Welcome to West High

Sophomore Information Night

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Let’s meet the counselors !

Iris Abraham [email protected]

Sarah Banchero [email protected]

Bradley Watt [email protected]

Laurie Tomlin [email protected]

Idi Gaines [email protected]

A - Carz + ABL X 8332 Cas - Hern X 3005 Herr – Mo X 3004 Mu – Rodrigues + AVID X 3007 Rodriguez – Z X 3009

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How do I contact my child’s Counselor ?

• • • You can call and set up an appointment (209) 830-3379.

You or your child can visit the counseling office to schedule an appointment. Students before or afterschool and at lunchtime.

E-mail your counselor.

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How do I help my child who is struggling in class?

• Contact your child’s teacher. The staff’s email address is generally the first letter of their first name , then their last name ; followed by: @tusd.net

• Example: Joan Fell = website. [email protected]

Teacher names can be found on your student’s schedule, report card or on our 4

Tutoring is available before and after school !!!!

• • • • • Science Math Spanish & French Social Science English Tutoring calendars are located in the counseling office.

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Minimizing Distractions Manage your time wisely during the school week.

• • • Limit Video Game play during the school week.

Limit TV and Cable Find a quite Place your own Work space if possible.

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Managing the social side of high school….

• Extra-curricular activities – Clubs – Sports – Community service – Community activities 8

Visit our Website at: tracy.k12.ca.us/whs . 9

How do I sign up for Parent Link ?

• • • You will need to follow the link sent in the email message and enter three pieces of information listed below: VPC Telephone Student ID This information is available in the counseling and administration offices. 10

Daily Bulletin on the WEB !!!

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Keep up to date with your child’s progress !!!

• • • • Parent Link Teacher e-mails Calendar of Assignments Weekly progress reports 12

When should I expect Report Cards?

• • • • • • • • 1 st 3 rd qtr. Progress Grades 09/14/2012 1 st qtr. Report Card OCT. 22 ND –Distributed At

Parent Conferences

2 ND 1 st qtr. Progress Grades Semester Report Card 11/16/2012 01/09/2013 qtr. progress grades 02/08/2013 3 rd qtr. Report Card 4 th 2 nd qtr. Progress Grades Semester Report Card 03/15/2013 04/26/2013 06/14/2013 13

Is your child on track to graduate?

You must earn a minimum of 220 credits.

– 40 English – 20 Math (10 in Algebra 1 or IMP 1) – 30 Science (biological, physical and other) – 20 Physical Education – 10 Visual/Performing Art or Modern Language – 70 Electives (“fun” classes; advanced classes) – 30 Social Sciences Additionally, you must pass the High School Exit Exam (E.L.A. and Math with a 350 or better) 14

Sophomores should have completed 60 credits. 15

Pass the high school exit exam (CAHSEE)

• There are two parts to the test – Language Arts – Math Students begin testing for the CAHSEE sophomore year. Once you pass one part, you do not have to take that part again. The best way to prepare for the tests is to do well in your current classes! You may also take special CAHSEE classes beginning junior year. 16

CSU/UC A-G Requirements

• • • • • • • a - History 2yrs b - English 4yrs c – Math 3yrs, 4yrs.Recommended (UC) ( CSU, Algebra1, Geometry, Algebra 2) d - Lab Science 2 yrs. (1biological,1physical) 3yrs. Recommended (UC) e - Foreign Language 2 yrs. required, 3yrs.

recommended (UC) (same language) f - Visual Performing Arts 1yr G – Elective course 1yr

** must have a grade of C or better in all a-g courses**

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C S U System

CSU Sonoma San Diego State

CSU Eligibility

Based on your eligibility index

SAT

10-12 academic GPA

ACT

10-12 academic gpa X 800 plus math & reading score X 200 plus ACT composite score X 10 Non – impacted schools = 2900 or above • • • Bakersfield East Bay Dominguez Hills Maritime Academy Monterey Channel Islands Stanislaus • San Marcos 2900 with at least a 2.75 gpa

SAT Sample

3.0 10-12 grade academic gpa X 800 2400 + 500 SAT math score + 500 SAT reading score

3400 = Eligibility Index

ACT Sample

3.0

X 200 600 +180 780 10-12 grade academic gpa ACT composite score x 10 = Eligibilty Index

SAT/ACT

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2900 SAT = 720 ACT

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3200 SAT = 760 ACT

UC System

UC Davis UC Irvine

UC Eligibility

• • • Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (a-g courses), with at least 11 finished prior to the beginning of your senior year. Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better with no grade lower than a C-. Meet the examination requirement by taking the ACT With Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test by December of your senior year. We don't require SAT Subject Tests, but certain programs on some campuses recommend them.

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Comprehensive Review

Grade-Point Average Test Scores Courses Completed/Planned Honors Courses Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) Quality of Senior-Year Program of Study Academic Opportunities in California High Schools Performance in Academic Subject Areas • • • • • • Achievements in Special Projects Improvement in Academic Performance Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards Participation in Educational Preparation Programs Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences Geographic Location

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Community Service

Check with Ms. Fell in the Career Center             New Hope Care Center Astoria Gardens Tracy Animal Shelter Tracy Boys and Girls Club Sutter Tracy Hospital Tracy Library McHenry House Tracy Interfaith Ministries Tracy Convalescent Hospital Give Every Child a Chance Tutoring Block W Key Club

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• • • • • • LONGEVITY SOMETHING YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT PEER LEADERSHIP ETHNIC/RACE COMMUNITY FAITH COMMUNITY HOW DID I MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN MY COMMUNITY?

Timelines

• • • • • • • • PSAT – Soph, Jr SAT/ACT – Jr, Sr Campus visits – all years Scholarships – Jr, Sr / Career Center Community Service – all years/Career Center Financial Aid – Sr / January GPA Verification – Sr / Winter Apply to Colleges – Sr / Fall

Go Wolf Pack !!!