terra nova high school sophomore information night class of 2018 january 28, 2016
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Agenda Counseling Services TNHS Graduation Requirements Credit Recovery Options UC/CSU/Private University Eligibility PSAT Information NCAA Student-Athletes Community College Overview Additional Postsecondary Options College & Career ExplorationTRANSCRIPT
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
Aliah Singh, M.A., PPSLast Names G-N
Elena Carnes, M.A., PPSLast Names O-Z650-550-7676
Cielo Calpotura, M.A., PCCI
Wellness Counselor650-550-7678
Chelsea JohnsonCollege & Career Aide
650-550-7604 [email protected]
Ananda ShivesRegistrar
650-550-7680 [email protected]
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