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9 th & 10 th Grade Parent Night

9 th & 10 th Grade Parent Night. Alexandra Purchase (A-F) Tiffany Garcia (G-Ld) Yoko Kobayashi (Le-Q) Tania Barricklow (R-Z) Philip Drasner (Student Support Counselor). New and Improved Counseling Services. Naviance Torrance Juvenile Diversion Counseling Thelma McMillen Counseling

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9 th & 10 th Grade Parent Night

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  1. 9th & 10th Grade Parent Night Alexandra Purchase (A-F) Tiffany Garcia (G-Ld) Yoko Kobayashi (Le-Q) Tania Barricklow (R-Z) Philip Drasner (Student Support Counselor)

  2. New and Improved Counseling Services • Naviance • Torrance Juvenile Diversion Counseling • Thelma McMillen Counseling • Career Center • Brown Bag College Workshops • PSAT Parent Night • SPARC

  3. CHALLENGES OF 9th & 10TH GRADE ROLE OF COUNSELOR COMMUNICATION Mrs. Garcia

  4. Counselors are here to help students…… • Appointments are available daily. • Facilitate student/parent/teacher conferences. • Assist with the college application process • Provide progress reports for parents upon request. • Continually update student’s status towards meeting graduation requirements.

  5. Communications • Parent Connect: www.parentconnect.tusd.org • West High Website: www.whs.tusd.org • Daily Bulletin • Grade Level Parent Nights • Progress Reports • Contact teachers by e-mail or phone • Principal’s and PTSA newsletter

  6. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTSCOMMUNITY COLLEGES Ms. Purchase

  7. High School Graduation • Total credits required = 220 (60 per year) • 6 semesters of excellent or satisfactory citizenship • Pass California High School Exit Exam: Math English

  8. Subject Requirements • English – 40 credits • Social Science – 30 credits including: World History 10; US History 10; Govt/Econ 10 • Mathematics – 20 credits (Algebra minimum) • Science – 20 credits (physical and biological) • Health – 5 credits • Physical Education – 20 credits • Foreign Language or VP Arts – 10 credits

  9. Admission requirements: HS Diploma or 18 years old English and Math placement exams upon registration. Honors Transfer Program HTP Guarantees priority university transfer admissions to those students completing required coursework with a 3.0 GPA or better. See your counselor for details. Community Colleges

  10. FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSTESTING Mrs. Barricklow

  11. University of California 9 campuses www.universityofcalifornia.edu California State University 23 campuses www.csumentor.edu Public Universities in California

  12. A-G requirements A. History and Social Studies – 2 years including 1 year US History OR 1 semester US History and 1 semester Government AND 1 year World History B. English – 4 years C. Mathematics – 3 years Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (4 years recommended) D. Science – 2 years lab science (3 years recommended)

  13. A-G requirements (cont.) E. Foreign Language – 2 years same foreign language (3 years recommended) F. Visual/Performing Arts – 1 year in same area G. College Prep Elective – 1 year UC-approved course list is available online: www.doorways.ucop.edu/list

  14. UC SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (with writing) SAT Subject Tests in two different subject areas: history/social science, English literature, math (Level 2), science or foreign language CSU SAT Reasoning Test or ACT NO SAT Subject Tests required Admissions Tests Required

  15. Private & Out of State Colleges • Close to 80 schools in California alone • Can be more expensive • Personal statement and letters of recommendation required • Check with each campus for specific subject and admission testing requirements

  16. PLANNING YOUR FUTURE Ms. Kobayashi

  17. Aim for a high GPA Progression in grades Take challenging courses Community Service Become involved/ Stay involved Leadership Create a personal resume Get to know your teachers and counselor Things You Should Be Thinking About Now…

  18. Student Involvement • Athletic Teams • Clubs • Community Service • Paid Employment • Internships • Summer Programs

  19. Honors Classes • More rigorous • Available in most subjects • Sign up in late spring for the 2009-10 school year • Students should attend informational meetings held during lunch • TUSD commitment form required

  20. PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES Mr. Drasner

  21. Summer Opportunities • SoCal ROC – 5 to 10 elective credits • TUSD – no fees students who have failed a course students needing to pass CAHSEE • Marymount – students who want to advance tuition-based • El Camino – need approval from counselor • Online Classes

  22. College Admission Resources • College Night • College Representative visits from Sept – Nov • TUSD College Fair on February 21st at THS from 11am – 2pm • El Camino College Counselor • Campus Visits

  23. Other Resources • College & Career Center • SoCal ROC • Military recruiters • Teens & Police Program • Green Team

  24. West High Tutorial Center • Monday – Thursday • Lunch – Media Room in the Library • After School from 3-4 in the Main Library • Peer tutoring, free • Make an appointment 24 hours in advance

  25. Thank you for coming…

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