Transcript Welcome Tuffree Middle School

COUNSELORS
DANA ARMSTRONG
A-G
LAURA CARVELLI
H-O
LAURA CAMPUZANO
P-Z
EARNING CREDITS
230 Credits needed to graduate
 5 credits per class each semester
 Passing 6 classes each semester earns you 30
credits
1st semester
2nd semester
5 X 6 = 30
5 X 6 = 30
 60 credits per year will keep you on track for
graduation
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
•4 years Language Arts
•2 years Math including Alg 1A and 1B OR Alg 1
•3 years Social Science
•2 years Science (1 year Physical, 1 year Life)
•1 year of EITHER Fine Art or World Language
•1 semester Health
•1 semester Careers
•2 years Physical Education
•80 elective credits
•40 hours Community Service
•California High School Exit Exam
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
•4 years Language Arts
•3 years Mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
(4 years recommended)
•2 years Social Science (World History, U.S. History)
•2 years Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry)
(3 years recommended)
•2 years World Language
(3 years recommended)
•1 year Visual/Performing Art
•1 year College Prep Elective
(For example – Govt/Econ would fulfill this requirement)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (cont.)
•CSU/UC will only accept a “C” or better each
semester in any college prep class to qualify a
student for admission to the college.
•UC requires SAT I or ACT with Writing; SAT II
Subject Test optional
•CSU requires SAT I or ACT
•Start taking these tests in the Spring of your
Junior year!!!!!!
CALIFORNIA STATE FULLERTON
Automatic Acceptance
Did you know that seniors WILL be admitted to California
State University Fullerton if they meet the minimum
eligibility requirements due to them living in Fullerton’s local
area?
•Take the required classes listed in the previous two slides
•Earn Cs or better in all college prep classes
•Take the SAT or ACT and meet the eligibility index criteria
which can be found on csumentor.edu
•Apply online by the November 30th deadline
REASONS TO TAKE MATH ALL 4 YEARS OF
HIGH SCHOOL
•Shows colleges that you are challenging yourself
•Great preparation for college classes
•Great preparation for math college placement
test
•If you test below college level math, you will
have to take MORE math classes to reach
college level math (which means MORE money
out of your pocket and more time)
BRAG SHEET
For college applications, you may need to keep
track of the following:
•Awards
•Academic Achievements/Recognitions
•Clubs
•Community service
•Travel experiences
•Extra-curricular activities (sports, theater etc…)
Keep adding to this list throughout all of your time
in high school.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
REQUIREMENTS
•High School Graduate
•Enroll online in March of Senior Year
•No SAT/ACT required
•Placement tests in Math and English are
required
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OPTIONS
•ROP (Regional Occupational Program)
•Art Schools
•Culinary Arts Institutes
•Trade Schools
•Apprenticeships (Plumbing, Welding, etc..)
MILITARY INFORMATION
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Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy
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Military Academies
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High School Graduate
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Meet with recruiters on our campus before
graduation
HANDOUTS
4 Year Guideline
 Course Selections
 4 Year Individualized Learning Plan
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**** Keep these in a file folder at home
because you will need to reference them
throughout high school!
SUMMER SCHOOL
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Why would you need summer school?
- F in a high school graduation requirement class
- Remember Cs or better are required for the following:
- 4 year college admission requirements
- Advancing to next level of Math or World Language
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How do you get enrolled in summer school?
- Applications become available in March/April in counseling
- It’s YOUR responsibility to obtain the application from your
counselor
When in doubt
see your counselor!
STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
•Use your agenda
•Do your homework every night (about 30 minutes
per academic class)
•Turn in your work on time
•Check Aeries Often
•Talk to your teachers
•Peer tutoring available in the library after school –
Mon, Tues, Wed 2:45 – 3:30
•STAY INFORMED: Go to edhs.org and register
your email for Constant Contact!!!!!
BE CONNECTED! STAY INVOLVED!
Athletics
 Activities
 Performing Arts
 Academic Competition
 Clubs
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING
WITH YOU!
GO HAWKS!!!