Terra Nova High School Freshman Information Night Class

Terra Nova High School Freshman Information Night Class of 2020

Counseling Department Staff Leslie Chin, M. A. , PPS Last Names A-G 650 -550 -7677 lchin@juhsd. net Cielo Calpotura, M. A. , PCCI Wellness Counselor 650 -550 -7678 ccalpotura@juhsd. net Aliah Singh, M. A. , PPS Last Names G-N 650 -550 -7675 aliah. singh@juhsd. net Chelsea Johnson College & Career Aide 650 -550 -7604 cjohnson@juhsd. net Elena Carnes, M. A. , PPS Last Names O-Z 650 -550 -7676 ecarnes@juhsd. net Ananda Shives Registrar 650 -550 -7680 ashives@juhsd. net

Counseling Services • • • Four-year planning Tracking of academic progress College and career exploration and development Conferences with parent/guardian and teachers Wellness Counselor & Peer Helpers Outside referrals (i. e. Daly City Youth Health Center)

Transitioning to High School • • • Increase independence Enhance self-awareness Learn to self-advocate Exercise personal decision making Meet challenges and solve problems Plan for post-secondary options and career training

Staying Connected • Get to know teachers and staff • Use Student. VUE/Parent. VUE regularly • Access TN website o Daily Bulletin • Active involvement in the school community (i. e. athletics and clubs)

Campus Resources • Library o Monday-Friday: 7: 30 am-3: 30 pm • Math Lab (Room N 107) o Monday-Thursday: 3 -4 pm • College & Career Center (Room 209) o Monday-Friday: 11: 30 am-3: 15 pm

TN Graduation Requirements • • Earn a total of 225 credits Pass specific subject requirements • • • English: 40 credits (4 years) History/Social Science: 30 credits (3 years) Math: 30 credits (3 years) Laboratory Science: 20 credits (2 years) Fine Art or Language Other Than English: 10 credits (1 year) Career Technical Education (CTE): 10 credits (1 year) Physical Education: 20 credits (2 years) Health: 5 credits (1 semester) Electives: 60 credits

Credits & Grading • Students may earn 5 credits per class each semester for a total of 30 credits per semester or 60 credits per year • Progress reports every six weeks o Grading is cumulative • Credits and final grades are earned at semester’s end

Freshman Grades Count! • Colleges verify that 9 th grade CP classes are passed with at least a “C” grade • Recommendations for classes in future/advanced courses are dependent on grades in 9 th grade prerequisite classes • GPA for honors at graduation is cumulative • GPA is used for California Scholarship Federation

Student-Athletes TN eligibility: 2. 0 minimum GPA Six-week eligibility periods (progress report grades) NCAA eligibility: must register if planning on competing at a Division I or Division II college: https: //web 1. ncaa. org/eligibilitycenter/student/index_student. html Fee: $75 Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program; please see Counselor Contact prospective college to ensure you’re on track

Life After High School • Trade and certificate programs • Military training • Community/junior colleges • Four-year colleges & universities

Naviance – Family Connection

UC/CSU Eligibility Requirements (“a-g”) a. b. c. d. e. f. g. History/Social Science – 2 years English – 4 years Math – 3 years* (Math Course 1, Math Course 2, Math Course 3) Lab Science – 2 years* (1 year life & 1 year physical) Language Other Than English – 2 years* (same language) Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year College Prep Elective – 1 year *additional years of subject recommended Must earn a “C” grade or better both semesters

Am I Eligible for UC/CSU? Minimum of 15 yearlong “a-g” courses in grades 9 -12 Seven of these courses must be taken in the last two years of high school Minimum GPA of 3. 0 in “a-g” coursework UC/CSU GPA calculation begins in 10 th grade SAT Reasoning Test with Writing or ACT with Writing

Private Colleges & Universities Check individual admission requirements SAT or ACT with Writing usually required SAT Subject Tests may be required Most require essays, letters of recommendation, and transcript May require supplemental information (i. e. portfolio) Mid-year report submissions may be necessary

College Admissions Testing Timeline SAT Info: www. collegeboard. org ACT Info: www. actstudent. org 10 th grade Spring: PSAT 10 offered at TN in February 11 th grade Fall: PSAT offered at TN in October Spring: SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing 12 th grade Summer/Fall: retake SAT or ACT to improve scores December should be last opportunity to retake

Community College Overview High school graduate or 18 years of age Benefits: • • Affordability (~$46/unit) Flexible schedule Transfer programs Gain career skills & certificates

College Visits & Career Fairs Check College/Career Center for upcoming college visits and career fairs on-campus Listen to announcements for listing of preview days for UC, CSU, Private Colleges, Technical Schools, and Community Colleges Schedule campus visits by contacting colleges directly