terra nova high school freshman information night class of 2019

Terra Nova High School Freshman Information

Night

Class of 2019

Counseling Department Staff

Dan Nemiroff, M.S., PPSLast Names A-G650-550-7677

dnemiroff@juhsd.net

Aliah Singh, M.A., PPSLast Names G-N

650-550-7675aliah.singh@juhsd.net

Elena Carnes, M.A., PPSLast Names O-Z650-550-7676

ecarnes@juhsd.net

Cielo Calpotura, M.A., PCCI

Wellness Counselor650-550-7678

ccalpotura@juhsd.net

Chelsea JohnsonCollege & Career Aide

650-550-7604 cjohnson@juhsd.net

Ananda ShivesRegistrar

650-550-7680 ashives@juhsd.net

Counseling Services

• Four-year plan• Information nights• Tracking academic progress• Conferences with parent/guardian

and teachers• Wellness Counselor & Peer Helpers• Outside referrals (i.e. Daly City Youth

Health Center)

Transitioning to High School

• Individuation: exercise personal decision making

• Increase independence• Learn to self-advocate• Meet challenges and solve problems• Enhance self-awareness• Plan for post-secondary options and

career training

Staying Connected

• Get to know your teachers!• Use StudentVUE regularly• Access TN websiteo Daily Bulletin

• Active involvement in the school community (i.e. athletics and clubs)

Campus Resources

• Libraryo Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-5:30pmo Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm

• Math Lab (Room N107)o Monday-Thursday: 3-4pm in N107

• College & Career Center (Room 209)o Monday-Friday: 11:30am-3:30pm

TN Graduation Requirements

• Earn a total of 225 credits• Pass specific subject requirements

• English: 40 credits (4 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

Credits & Grading

• Students may earn 5 credits per class each semester for a total of 30 credits per semester or 60 credits per year

• Progress reports every six weekso Grading is cumulative

• Credits and final grades are earned at semester’s end

Freshman Grades Count!

• Colleges verify that 9th grade CP classes are passed with at least a C grade

• Recommendations for classes for future/advanced courses are dependent on grades in 9th grade prerequisite classes

• GPA for honors at graduation is cumulative• GPA is used for California Scholarship

Federation

Life After High School

• On-the-job training programs• Apprenticeship programs• Military training• Career and Technical Education

programs• Community/junior colleges• Four-year colleges & universities

Naviance – Family Connection

UC/CSU Eligibility Requirements (“a-g”)

a. History/Social Science – 2 yearsb. English – 4 yearsc. Math – 3 years* (Math Course 1, Math Course 2, Math

Course 3)

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?

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 UC GPA calculation begins in 10th grade

SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing Compare GPA & UC Score to determine eligibility

Am I Eligible for CSU?

Minimum of 15 yearlong “a-g” courses in grades 9-12

Test scores required unless GPA above 3.0 and a resident of California

Eligibility Index:CSU GPA x 800 + SAT Score

ORCSU GPA x 200 + 10 x ACT Composite Score

Students must have a minimum eligibility index of 2900 for admission to a CSU using SAT scores or a minimum of 694 using ACT score Many CSU campuses have higher standards due to

impaction

Private Colleges & Universities

Check individual admission requirementsSAT or ACT with Writing usually required

SAT Subject Tests may be requiredMost require essays, letters of

recommendation, and transcript May require supplemental information (i.e.

portfolio)Mid-year report submissions may be

necessary

College Admissions Testing Timeline

SAT Info: www.collegeboard.org ACT Info: www.actstudent.org

10th gradeSpring: PSAT 10 offered at TN in February

11th gradeFall: PSAT offered at TN in OctoberSpring: SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing

12th gradeSummer/Fall: retake SAT or ACT to improve scores

December should be last opportunity to retake

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 Visits

Dates: January 27th

April 20th Time: 12:15-1pmLocation: College/Career Center (Room

209)

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

North Peninsula College Fair

Date: Wednesday, October 7th Time: 5-7pmLocation: Serramonte Shopping CenterMeet representatives from UC, CSU,

Private Colleges & Universities, Community Colleges, Out of State Colleges & Universities, and US Armed Forces