Transcript Torrey Pines High School High School Four Year Plan
Torrey Pines High School Academic Planning Presentation
10
th
grade students
Class of 2017
Who is Your School Counselor?
Jayme Cambra A-C
Ext. 2213
Brennan Dean Chr – Fl
Ext. 2214
Chanelle Lary Fo-Kj
Ext. 2012
Melissa Hernandez-Cyr Kl-M & EL
melissa.hernandezcyr
@sduhsd.net
Ext. 2017
Jennifer Magruder N-Sf & AVID
Ext. 2215
Sally Gervasini Sh-Z
Ext. 2200
How to Contact Your School Counselor
Visit your counselor before school, during break, during lunch, or after school. This method is best if you have a concern or question that can be addressed quickly.
Fill out a “Request to see your counselor” slip (available in the Counseling Office across from the secretary’s desk). This method is best if you have a concern or question that may take more time to address. For an urgent matter which requires immediate attention and cannot be addressed through the other methods, you may come in to see your counselor anytime. Please first check
in with your teacher and the Counseling Secretary.
How to Stay Informed
Listen to the morning announcements Read the Falconer Visit the TPHS website: http://tp.sduhsd.net/index.php
Visit the Counseling website: http://tp.sduhsd.net/counseling.php
Set up a Naviance Account “Like” TP Counseling on Facebook Ask a PAL (Peer Assistance Listener) Check Aeries regularly
Aeries
If you don’t have AERIES, see the Counseling own.
Secretary to request your verification students. code.
* The verification code is the same for parents and * Once entered, you can change the password to your
Use AERIES to monitor your: Grades Attendance Graduation Status
Ways to Get Involved
Join a club (or create your own!)
**See ASB website for a list of clubs**
Try out for a sport
Audition for a play or get involved in theatre
Join PALS, Journalism, Debate, Yearbook, ASB, etc.
Get Support
o o o o Speak with an adult on campus that you trust (Administrator, Counselor, Teacher, Coach, Club Advisor) Peer Assistance Listeners (PALs) Academic Tutoring -Peer Tutoring in all subjects- Monday-Thursday after school in the Media Center -Subject specific tutoring - Classroom-based after school * Tutoring schedule available on tphs.net
READI
Transcripts Check your transcripts for the following:
Correct name and address Off campus classes Credits Grades Courses taken in the correct year Graduation Status
General High School Requirements
Complete a minimum of 230 credits.
Complete all course requirements.
Including Health Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in: Language Arts Mathematics Passing Algebra I (or Integrated Math I) is a state mandated graduation requirement (can be met in middle school).
Required High School Courses
English
40 Credits (4 years)
Science
20 Credits Biological - 10 Physical - 10 (2 years)
Career Technical Education
10 Credits (1 year)
Mathematics
*Algebra I (or Int. Math I) 30 Credits (3 years)
Physical Education
10 Credits (1 year)
Visual / Performing Arts
10 Credits (1 Year)
Social Studies
30 Credits (3 years)
Year One PE
10 Credits (1 year) *(Including Health)
Electives
70 Credits
Honors/AP vs. College Prep Courses
Things to consider: Level of difficulty Achievement level in the past Personal interest and motivation Time management skills Work and study habits Balance Your current teachers are a great resource.
* This is an important topic to think about now, because counselors will meet with students in the Spring to register for their 2015-16 courses!
Summer School Courses
District Summer Courses Summer school courses will only be offered to current juniors and seniors who are behind in credits for graduation.
Off Campus Courses (at your own expense) For off campus classes, students must receive approval from their counselor prior to taking the class.
The off campus permission form must be signed by a parent and be on record with the counselor. The form is available on the website.
**Students may take up to 30 approved credits off campus at other schools throughout high school.
Community College Requirements
o o o o High School Diploma or be 18 years old No SAT or ACT required A Mira Costa College Ambassador is available in the Counseling Office on Thursdays. Sign up with your counselor.
You can take classes concurrently during the year/summer for FREE with an Off Campus Permission Form.
Four-Year University Requirements
CSU/UC A-G Subject Requirements
COURSES Minimum Requirements of College Preparatory classes
A. History/Social Science 2 years: World History, U.S. History/Government
B. English C. Math
4 years: English 9, 10, 11, 12 3 years of college prep math (4 years is highly recommended): Algebra 1(Int. Math I), Geometry, Algebra II
D. Laboratory Science
2 years of lab science (3 years of lab science is recommended)
E. Language other than English
2 years same language (3 years is recommended) *Students with competency in a language other than English may qualify for an exemption.
F. Visual/Performing Arts 1 year of college prep course from Art, Music, or Theater
G. College Preparatory Elective Test Requirements
1 year of a college prep elective SAT or ACT w/writing *SAT Subject Test is no longer required for UC schools.
Private & Out of State Universities
Most private and out-of-state universities/colleges follow similar UC/CSU coursework guidelines.
For exact requirements, contact the schools directly or check their admission websites for current information.
Introducing the …
PSAT- New!
SAT Reasoning Test- New!
ACT
SAT Subject Tests
PSAT
The PSAT is a practice exam for the SAT Reasoning Test.
Taken in grade 11, the PSAT is also the National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
The PSAT offered in October 2015 is redesigned to align with the new SAT being offered for the first time in March 2015.
Key changes: *Clearer, stronger focus on the knowledge, skills, and understandings most important for college and career readiness and success *½ hour longer (2 hours 45 minutes) *No penalty for incorrect answers *Composite score of 400-1600 instead of 60-240
SAT Reasoning Information
The redesigned SAT will be offered for the first time in March 2016 Common Core Emphasis The new test covers: Reading/Writing and Math with an Optional Essay (colleges determine whether essay is required) No penalty for incorrect answers New score ranges 400-1600 To learn more and to register, visit www.collegeboard.com
Torrey Pines High School does not include SAT scores on your high school transcript.
ACT Testing Information
The exam covers five subject areas: English Grammar Math (up to trigonometry) Reading Comprehension Science Reasoning Writing (optional) Students should be prepared for these exams by the Spring of their junior year.
Unlike the SAT, there are no significant changes to the ACT To register visit www.act.org
SAT Subject Tests
This is a supplemental exam that may be required by some more selective colleges and/or programs.
Some schools require 2, if not 3, exams in different subject areas.
College Board also creates the AP exams, so if you are in an AP class, you should also sign-up to take the subject test in that course (i.e. World History, Chemistry) Check individual college websites to confirm test requirements.
Subject Test Offerings
Literature US History World History Math Level I * Math Level II Reading Only French German Modern Hebrew Italian Latin Spanish Biology (E and M) Chemistry Physics Listening and Reading Chinese Japanese Korean * Math Level I is not accepted by most universities. Check each school’s website for details.
Naviance
Software program to help prepare you for life after high school.
http://connection.naviance.com/tphs Use your school ID number to register Great tool to start your resume Personality and interest inventories Research college options Career Exploration
Naviance Computer Program
To login http://connection.naviance.com/tphs Your school ID number is your Naviance registration code. Your parents can also create an account by using your ID # with a “p” at the end.
Career Exploration
Click on Careers to begin your career search.
Click on “personality type” to find which careers may be best suited for your personality type.
Click on “Start Assessment” to begin the survey. Be sure to answer each question as honestly as possible.
Select the person who most reflects who you are.
Determine how accurately the profile describe you.
Indicate the degree of interest you have in the following career groupings.
Review your final personality report.
At the bottom of the report you will find some suggested careers.
Here is the information on a career in School Counseling
Preparing for College
Begin to keep track of any extracurricular activities, sports, or community services activities that you participate in. In Naviance the “Resume” link under “About Me” is a great way to track this information.
Consider taking SAT Subject Tests in classes that you are doing well in this year. (May or June) Take the PSAT exam in October of 11 th grade.
Plan on taking the SAT and/or ACT by the spring of your Junior year.
Thank You!
For further questions, please drop by and see your counselor: A-Cho Chr-Fl Fo-Kj Kl-M & EL N-Sf & AVID Sh-Z Mrs. Cambra Mr. Dean Mrs. Lary Mrs. Hernandez-Cyr Mrs. Magruder Mrs. Gervasini