Transcript Torrey Pines High School High School Four Year Plan

Torrey Pines High School
Academic/Career Presentation
9th grade students
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Overview
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Torrey Pines General
Information
Graduation
Requirements
Academic Honesty
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Off Campus Classes
Post high School
Options
Naviance
Preparing For College
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How to Contact your School Counselor
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by times are:
school
During break
During lunch
After school
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In the counseling center,
students may fill out a:
 “Request to see my
counselor” slip
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Students are welcome to
email their counselor
Before
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How to Stay Informed
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Listen to the morning announcements
Read the Falconer
Visit www.tphs.net
Visit the counseling website
Read the parent newsletter
Naviance Computer Program
Ask a PAL (Peer Assistance Listeners)
Check Edline/ Aeries regularly
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Edline/Aeries
Edline
 To obtain an Edline code see:
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Ms. Lopez (room 213) or
Ms. Davies (room 60)
Aeries
 You need to see a counseling secretary and request
your verification code in writing (no emails or calls).
 The verification code is the same for parents and
students. Once entered you can change to create
your own passwords.
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Ways to Get Involved
Join a club
 Create your own club (get application from
ASB in the Fall)
 Try out for a sport (Fall, Winter, Spring)
 Try out for a play (See Marinee in Theater)
 Think about joining PALS, journalism, debate,
yearbook, leadership, etc.
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Get Support
Peer Assistance Listeners
 Support Groups
 Counselors
 Tutoring
 GATEway Workshops
 Project Options
 READI
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General High School Requirements
Complete a minimum of 230 credits.
 Complete all course requirements.
 Pass the California High School Exit Exam in:
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 Language Arts
 Mathematics
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Passing Algebra I is a state mandated graduation
requirement.
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High School Course Requirements
English
(40 Credits)
(4 years)
Mathematics
Algebra I
(30 Credits)
(3 years)
Social Studies
(30 Credits)
(3 years)
Science
(20 Credits)
Life/Biological (10)
Physical (10)
(2 years)
Year One PE
(10 Credits)
(1 year)
Physical
Education
(10 Credits)
(1 year)
CTE
(10 Credits)
(1 year)
Visual/
Performing Arts
(10 Credits)
(1 Year)
Electives
(70 Credits)
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Academic Honesty
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"Academic Honesty" means that all academic work is
the legitimate, truthful work of the student.
When taking tests or submitting homework,
students rely on their own knowledge and
preparation, unless otherwise instructed by the
teacher.
Students credit sources used when the wording,
ideas, facts, statistics, or opinions of other persons or
books are utilized.
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Consequences for Academic
Dishonesty
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Loss of all credit for the assignment or test with no
makeup permitted.
Placement on probation with a contract (in the class
of the infraction) for the remainder of that class.
Referral to the assistant principal and the
parent/guardian will be contacted.
Suspension from school.
Removal from all elected or appointed leadership
positions for the remainder of the school year.
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Naviance
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Computer program to help prepare for life after
high school
 http://connection.naviance.com/tphs
 Use
your ID number to register
Great to use to start your “resume”
 Research College options
 Career Exploration
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Preparing for College
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Begin to keep track of any extracurricular
activities, sports, or community services
activities that you participate in.
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Take the PLAN and PSAT exams during 9th11th grades which are held in the months of
October and November.
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Plan on taking the SAT and/or ACT tests in
during your Junior year.
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TPHS College & Career Center
(CCC)
Visit Mrs. Bhagwat in Room 401 for
detailed information on college &
career options!
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays
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Thank You!
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For further questions, please drop by and see your
counselor:
Mrs. Cambra: A-Co
Mr. Dean: Cr-Ha; Wr-Z
Mrs. Sanchez-Allwein: He-Ko;Ty-Wo;and ELL students
Ms. Gervasini: Kr-Na;Su-Tu; and AVID:A-K
Mrs. Bascom: Ne-St and AVID:L-Z
Ms. Dexter: Student & Intrevention Support
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