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Terra Nova High School Senior Information Night Class of 2017

Join us for a comprehensive session on graduation requirements, credit recovery, college eligibility & more with the counseling department staff. Important info for postsecondary options and financial aid will be discussed.

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Terra Nova High School Senior Information Night Class of 2017

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  1. Terra Nova High School Senior Information NightClass of 2017 September 14, 2016

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

  3. Agenda • TNHS Graduation Requirements • Credit Recovery Options • UC/CSU/Private University Eligibility • SAT & ACT Information • NCAA Student-Athletes • Community College Overview • Additional Postsecondary Options • Naviance – Family Connection • Financial Aid/Scholarships Overview

  4. TNHS 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

  5. Graduation Credit Check • Seniors in good academic standing should have 180 credits to date • Minimum number of credits required for senior status is 165 • See your counselor for transcript review

  6. Credit Recovery Options • APEX • Online program (i.e. BYU Independent Study or California Virtual Academy) • Community College Concurrent Enrollment Important: All courses must be completed with official transcripts submitted by May 15th

  7. UC/CSU Eligibility Requirements (“a-g”) • History/Social Science – 2 years • English – 4 years • Math – 3 years* (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or MC1, MC2, MC3) • 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

  8. 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 • SAT Reasoning Test with Essay or ACT with Writing

  9. Applying to UC’s • Apply online: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply • Filing period: November 1st-November 30th • Students may access the online application now! • Fee: $70 per campus • UC will waive application fees for up to 4 campuses for qualified students • Application includes a personal statement • Choose 4 out of 8 short-answer questions • 350 word maximum/question

  10. Applying to CSU’s • Apply online: www.csumentor.edu • Filing period: October 1st-November 30th • Fee: $55 per campus • CSU will waive application fees for up to 4 campuses to qualified students

  11. 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) • Many accept the Common Application • www.commonapp.org • May require mid-year report submissions

  12. SAT Exam Dates & Fees Test DateRegistration Deadline October 1st Sept. 1st (Sept. 13th late registration) November 5thOct. 7th (Oct. 18yh late registration) December 3rd Nov. 3rd (Nov. 15th late registration) Fees* SAT Reasoning Test: $45 SAT with Essay: $57 SAT Subject Tests Basic Registration: $26 Language Test w/Listening: add $26 All other Subject Tests: add $20 www.sat.collegeboard.org *Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program; please see Counselor

  13. ACT Exam Dates & Fees Test DateRegistration Deadline October 22nd Sept. 16th (Sept. 17th late registration) December 10th Nov. 4th (Nov. 5th late registration) Fees* ACT (No Writing): $42.50 ACT with Writing: $58.50 www.act.org *Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program; please see Counselor

  14. SAT vs. ACT The Princeton Review (2016)

  15. 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://web1.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

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

  17. Additional Postsecondary Options

  18. Naviance – Family Connection

  19. Financial Aid/Scholarships Overview • ALL students should apply for financial aid regardless of whether or not they think they will qualify • 3 Types of Financial Assistance: • Grants and Scholarships • Work-study • Loans

  20. Financial Aid/Scholarships Overview • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov Beginning: October 1, 2016 Deadline: March 2, 2017 • JUHSD will automatically submit GPA to Cal Grant on October 1, 2016 • To opt out, please submit Opt Out Form by September 14, 2016 Take Action Now: • Create a FSA ID (parents and students) and save www.fsaid.ed.gov • Complete FAFSA4caster for estimate of federal aid www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov

  21. Financial Aid Presentations • FAFSA Overview with Dr. Paul Wrubel • October 12th: 7pm in the Cafeteria • Cash for College Workshop • January 11th: 5:30pm at Jefferson High School *Various Community Colleges and Universities also provide free assistance completing the FAFSA

  22. 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 visitsby contacting colleges directly

  23. Class of 2017 Commencement Terra Nova High School May 25, 2017 Football Field 2:30pm

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