The Tustin High Experience

1. The Tustin High Experience • What to do first. • Registration? • Freshman Orientation? • College, Already? • Diploma Requirements • Specialized Programs!!! • A-G???? • Honors & AP • On-line/Parent Portal • Expectations!

2. What To Do First • Don’t Panic – We’re here to help • Locate your student’s counselor • Visit the information sessions • Review your student’s course selection sheet • Ask lots of questions • Get your student involved

3. Registration • Course Selection Sheets will be picked up end of this week • Honors Contracts filled out and returned • Specialized program visits • Contact by advisor/coach • Information packet sent home mid-July • Registration – August 16th-20th • Locator cards @ freshman orientation

4. Course Selection Sheets • Make sure they are filled out completely • Prioritize electives • Picked up from middle school on _____________ • Make sure to sign the form • Make sure to sign up for athletics if you plan to play a sport

5. Q & A Day • Planned for August 16th • Detailed explanation of High School requirements • Detailed explanation of College requirements • Break down of fee’s and expenses • Detailed explanation of Specialized Programs • Parent Portal Information & Set Up

6. Freshman Orientation • Last week in August • Tour of Campus • History of Tustin High • Learn the Alma Mater • ASB presentations • On-line resources • Parent Portal Information • Link Crew Meetings • Freshman Academy • Lunch • Pool Party • Pick up class schedule

7. Graduation Requirements • Pass the California High School Exit Exam • 2-part test (Math and ELA) • Passing Score of 350 required • 230 Credits to Graduate • Each class = 5 Credits per semester • Each course = 10 credits per year • 9th – 11th Required to take 6 classes per semester

8. CAHSEE • English • Multiple Choice and writing sections • Mathematics • Multiple Choice • Must pass both sections with a score of: 350+ to meet graduation requirement. • First Exam given March of Sophomore year. • If you do not pass either portion of the CAHSEE, you must retake that section. • Future CAHSEE exams will be given in your junior and senior years

9. Required Classes for Graduation 5 credits = 1 semester • English 40 credits • Math 20 credits • Algebra & Geometry • Science 30 credits • Life Science (Biology) • Physical Science (Chemistry) • Other (Earth Science) • Social Sciences 35 credits • Geography • World History • US History • American Government & Economics

10. Required Classes for Graduation • Foreign Language &/or Visual Performing Art 25 Credits Foreign Language or VPA 10 Credits Foreign Language, VPA, or Applied Art 10 Credits Applied Art (Research and Technology) 5 Credits • Physical Education 20 Credits • Electives 60 Credits

11. UC and CSU Requirements (A – G) • Social Science 2 years • English 4 years • Mathematics 3 years - Must have Algebra 2 (4 years recommended) • Lab Science 2 years - One life, One physical(3 years recommended) • Foreign Language 2 years (3 years recommended) • Visual Performing Art 1 year • College Prep Elective 1 year

12. UC and CSU Requirements (A – G ) • ALL classes must be passed with a grade of C or better • UC minimumGPA for admission is 3.0 • GPA calculated from Sophomore and Junior year for UC approved courses only • The A – G list represents only the minimum requirements.

13. College Entrance Exams • PSAT • Practice SAT recommended but not required for college acceptance • Taken during Junior year in order to compete for National Merit Scholarship • Given in October • Purchase exam at Student Store • ACT and/or SAT Reasoning Test • Taken during the spring of Junior year and no later than December of Senior year. • www.collegeboard.com • www.actstudent.org

14. Honors or Advanced Placement Courses • What courses are offered? • HONORS CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN: • Geography, Geometry, Algebra 2, English 1, Biology • Why take an honors or advanced course? • Students receive an extra grade point for all honors/AP courses(i.e.:B grade is weighted as an A) • Students can receive college credit for taking the AP exam and passing it with a 3 or higher. • Students are academically challenged to meet their abilities for advanced learning

15. Honors ClassesCriteria for Placement How do you sign up for Honors or AP courses? • Teacher approval is needed. • Students need to complete an annual Honors Contract Form signed by student and parent. • Students need to score advanced or proficient on their California Subject Test. • Completion of a summer assignment is a must. • Assignments will be posted on THS website by grade level in May. **Download an honors packet from the counseling website for more information**

16. Honors or Advanced Placement Courses • Challenge Cards – You may challenge the placement of your student • Once enrolled in honors or AP course, student must stay in the class for the remainder of the year • Challenge Cards can be obtained in front office

17. Specialized Programs • Model United Nations • One to One Notebook Computer Program • S.T.E.M. – Project Lead the Way • Early Start • AVID

18. Band & Orchestra Color Guard Chorus Drama Athletics Cheerleading Dance Team Yearbook Link Crew ASB/Leadership Organized clubs Anime, Future Teachers of America, Environmental, MeCha, Science and Key Clubs Start your own organization! GET INVOLVEDShow your Tiller Pride!

19. Get to know your counselor: • Tustin Tillers are assigned to a counselor according to the alphabetical distribution of their last name or special program: Mrs. Pysher A – G Miss. Repp H – N Mrs. Bledsoe O – Z

20. VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://ths.tustin.k12.ca.us/counseling Includes: • Frequently asked questions • Required forms • Academic program and club information • College and career planning information • Phone and email contact information