terra nova high school sophomore information night class of 2018 january 28, 2016

Terra Nova High School Sophomore Information

Night Class of 2018

January 28, 2016

Counseling Department StaffDan Nemiroff, M.S., PPS

Last Names A-G650-550-7677

dnemiroff@juhsd.net

Aliah Singh, M.A., PPSLast Names G-N

650-550-7675aliah.singh@juhsd.net

Elena Carnes, M.A., PPSLast Names O-Z650-550-7676

ecarnes@juhsd.net

Cielo Calpotura, M.A., PCCI

Wellness Counselor650-550-7678

ccalpotura@juhsd.net

Chelsea JohnsonCollege & Career Aide

650-550-7604 cjohnson@juhsd.net

Ananda ShivesRegistrar

650-550-7680 ashives@juhsd.net

AgendaCounseling ServicesTNHS Graduation RequirementsCredit Recovery OptionsUC/CSU/Private University EligibilityPSAT InformationNCAA Student-AthletesCommunity College OverviewAdditional Postsecondary OptionsCollege & Career Exploration

Counseling Services Individual academic planning Fall Classroom Presentations Spring Course Selection Conferences with parent/guardian and

teachers Referrals to Wellness Counselor

and/or outside agencies (i.e. Daly City Youth Health Center)

TNHS Graduation Requirements Earn a total of 225 credits Pass specific subject requirements

English: 40 credits (4 years) Math: 30 credits (3 years) History/Social Science: 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

Graduation Credit Check Sophomores in good academic

standing should have 90 credits to date

Minimum number of credits required for sophomore status is 75

See your counselor for transcript review

Credit Recovery Options

Summer school APEX BYU Independent Study

College Systems California Public Universities

University of California (UC) California State Universities (CSU)

Private Colleges & Universities Community Colleges

UC/CSU Eligibility Requirements (“a-g”)

a. History/Social Science – 2 yearsb. English – 4 yearsc. Math – 3 years* (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)d. Lab Science – 2 years* (1 year life & 1 year physical)e. Language Other Than English – 2 years* (same

language)f. Visual & Performing Arts – 1 yearg. College Prep Elective – 1 year

*additional years of subject recommendedMust 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 SAT Reasoning Test 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) Many accept the Common Application

www.commonapp.org May require mid-year report submissions

Recommended Testing Timeline 10th Grade

PSAT 10 (February) 11th Grade

PSAT/NMSQT (October) SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing Take SAT Subject Tests if specifically

required by University or intended major (May or June)

12th Grade Repeat SAT/ACT at least once

PSAT 10 Great practice for the SAT Provides detailed score reports Helps identify potential AP courses Connects to scholarship opportunities

Offered to all sophomore students on February 25th

NCAA Student-Athletes 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

Community College Overview

High school graduate or 18 years of age

Benefits: Affordability (~$46/unit) Flexible schedule Transfer programs Gain career skills & certificates

Additional Postsecondary Options

Military Visit Date: Wednesday, April 20th

Time: 12:15-1pm Location: College/Career Center

(Room 209)

Naviance – Family Connection

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

TN Career Fair Date: Thursday, February 11th Location: Gym Opportunity to meet professionals

from various career fields

NACAC College Fair Date: Saturday, April 30th Time: 1:30-4:30pm Location: Cow Palace Arena Meet admission representatives

from a wide range of postsecondary institutions

Volunteer/Internship Opportunities

Explore various career fields Gain work experience, skills, and

confidence Obtain letters of recommendation

for college applications and job opportunities

Visit College & Career Center for more info!

Volunteer Resources College & Career Center (Room 209) City of Pacifica

www.cityofpacifica.org Pacifica School Volunteers

www.pacificaschoolvolunteers.org The Volunteer Center

www.thevolunteercenter.net