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Navigating Your Way Through High School

Navigating Your Way Through High School. Who are We:. TOHS Counselors:. A – C (+ ELD 1-3): Dr. Elizabeth Dee D – Hard (+ SDC): Mrs. Robyn Britt Hare – Mak (+ EThOS): Ms. Chris Cooper Mal – Rop: Mrs. Helen Spaeth Roq – Z: Mr. Mike Kelly Other Staff:

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Navigating Your Way Through High School

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  1. Navigating Your Way Through High School

  2. Who are We: TOHS Counselors: A – C (+ ELD 1-3): Dr. Elizabeth Dee D – Hard (+ SDC): Mrs. Robyn Britt Hare – Mak (+ EThOS): Ms. Chris Cooper Mal – Rop: Mrs. Helen Spaeth Roq – Z: Mr. Mike Kelly Other Staff: Assistant Principal of Instruction: Mrs. DeDe Dryer School to Career Coordinator (EThOS/Majors): Ms. Jane Carlson College/Career Center Coordinator: Mrs. Joan Sparks Counseling Secretary: Ms. Julie Lange

  3. What We Want to Share: • High School Graduation • Levels of classes: S, CP, H, AP • What are the “A – G” requirements? • NCAA – student athletes • What is the CAHSEE? • Resources at your disposal • Attendance – direct line and policy • Zangle/Q • TOHS Website • Teacher Websites • Naviance • Tutoring and ways to get your student help • Activities

  4. High School Graduation Requirements: English - 40 credits (4 years) Math - 30 credits (3 years) Health - 5 credits (1 semester) PE - 20 credits (2 years) Physical Science - 10 credits (1 year) Biology - 10 credits (1 year) US History - 10 credits (1 year) World History/Geography - 10 credits (1 year) Economics - 5 credits (1 semester) US Government/Politics - 5 credits (1 semester) Visual Performing Art or 10 credits (1 year) World Language Electives - 75 credits (4 years) Plus passing the CAHSEE 230 credits

  5. What is the CAHSEE?: • The California High School State Exit Exam, or CAHSEE, is an exam that all students must pass to graduate. • Students take it for the first time in 10th grade. • Must pass both sections: English and Math • Additional support if students do not pass the test by their Senior year.

  6. levels of General Education classes: • S – Standard (not college prep) • CP – College Prep • H – Honors • AP – Advanced Placement * Students are placed in levels based on past performance, teacher recommendation, and CST Star tests.

  7. “A – G” UC/CSU Requirements: • To be eligible for admission, students must meet subject requirements (“A-G”). • The “A – G” are the minimum academic standards for eligibilityand do not guarantee admission.  • All courses taken must be completed with a semester grade of C or higher and College Prep (CP) level courses and above. 

  8. NCAA Student Athletes • Requirements for NCAA student athletes may be different from A-G and HS graduation. • Check the NCAA eligibility website for complete details, information and guidance. • www.eligibilitycenter.org

  9. Grading Periods and Important Dates • High School – semesters • Middle School – trimesters • All progress/report cards are given to the student except June 21*.

  10. Attendance Hotline: (805) 496 - 6998 • The hotline is open from 7am – 4pm with after hours message service available. • Absences are: • Excused • 1) illness, 2)medical/dental appointment, 3)funeral/immediate family member (1 day in CA, 3 days out of state) • Excused with prior permission – must give at least 1 week written notice • 7 truancies/tardies in any one period could result in a drop/fail from that class.

  11. Resources - What is Zangle/Q Parent Connect? • Zangle/Q is the grading database for TOHS. Teachers • post grades for you to check through Parent Connect. • A reflection of the teachers grade book for that moment in time. • Keep “tabs” on your student • Both you and your student can receive a Zangle/Q password. • http://zangle.conejousd.org/

  12. Resources – The TOHS Website • Our TOHS website is a wealth of information. • You can: • View teacher web pages and e-mails. • Calendar • Clubs and organizations. • Information on sports, plays, and other activities. • Announcements about special happenings on campus: • SAT testing, minimum days, parent presentations, and much more! • Contact information for administrators, counselors, and staff. • Counseling tab for information regarding transcripts and college planning. • www.conejousd.org/tohs

  13. Resources – What is Naviance? College and Career Planning for the 21st Century • Online web application • Research career clusters, personality type, colleges, learning styles • Communication from TOHS (college visits, news, etc.) • College application process (transcripts, school reports, recommendations) • Locate the Naviance icon on TOHS homepage (left side) • Register with student ID number

  14. How can I get my student help? • After school tutoring – completely free! • Mondays – study skills (counselor/teacher recommendation) • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays • 3 – 4:30 pm in the library • At lunch tutoring • Sponsored through LINK Crew Room E-7 • Tuesdays and Thursdays • Individual tutors • Contact Mrs. Sparks in the College/Career Center Room D-2 • Student tutors – usually 11th and 12th graders • $15.00/hour • Adult tutors – not affiliated with TOHS • Prices vary • Use the resources available to you! • Zangle/Q, teacher websites, counselors/teachers • Summer School/Credit Recovery

  15. EThOS Entrepreneurship Academy–What is it? • EThOS is for motivated and proactivestudents. At a glance: • Small group learning • Networking w/local entrepreneurs • Real-world experiences • MacBook computers to master Web2.0, iMovie, QuickBooks, etc. • Mentorship, college tours, competitions • Special recognition at graduation • EThOS… A way to connect to • … your teacher • … your classmates • … your school

  16. Activities – GET INVOLVED ! ! ! Clubs/organizationsLINK Crew Sports Mock TrialCheer ASB Majors programAcaDecaBand EThOSDance Performing ArtsLancer Newspaper

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