whs eighth grade parent night
DESCRIPTION
WHS Eighth Grade Parent Night. Tiffany Garcia (A - He) [email protected] Ext. 7609 Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) llau @tusd.org Ext. 7611 Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) [email protected] Ext. 7612. The Counselor’s Role. Academic College Career Personal/social. Online Resources. www.whs.tusd.org - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
WHS Eighth Grade Parent Night
Tiffany Garcia (A - He) [email protected] Ext. 7609Tiffany Garcia (A - He) [email protected] Ext. 7609Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) llauLianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) [email protected] Ext. 7611 Ext. 7611
Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) [email protected] Ext. 7612 Ext. 7612
The Counselor’s Role
Academic College Career Personal/social
Online Resources
www.whs.tusd.org
www.parentconnect.tusd.org
http://connection.naviance.com/westhigh
How do I contact my counselor? Your student can sign up for an appointment in
the Counseling Office or drop by at lunch (except Thursdays) or after school
Email or call to schedule an appointment:
Tiffany Garcia (A - He) [email protected] Ext. Tiffany Garcia (A - He) [email protected] Ext. 76097609
Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) [email protected] Ext. Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) [email protected] Ext. 76117611
Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) [email protected] Ext. 7612Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) [email protected] Ext. 7612
High School Graduation Requirements 220 total credits in the
required subjects. An average of 60 credits per year.
Six semesters of excellent or satisfactory citizenship marks
Students also need to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).
Graduation Requirements
English 40 credits Social Science 30 credits including:
World History 10; US History 10; Govt/Econ 10
Mathematics 20 credits: Algebra 1 minimum Science 20 credits (physical and biological) Health 5 credits Foreign Language/ V P Arts 10 credits Physical Education 20 credits
Honors Courses
Open enrollment policy current grades and teacher recommendations
should be considered Number of Honors courses to take Application and Commitment Forms
required
Aim For A Balanced Program
Allow for a period of adjustment
Manageable schedule
Athletics and activities require extra hours
Honors courses demand extra study hours
SCHEDULING
Bert Lynn Middle School April 18th and 19th
Jefferson Middle School April 25th and 26th
Private and non-feeder schools Enrollment packets available starting March 26th. Turn
in completed forms by the end of April in order to meet with a Counselor in May.
Limited appointments available in May Latecomers will meet with counselor mid-August
Enrollment Procedures for New TUSD Students
TWO CURRENT original utility bills Birth Certificate/Passport Parent Picture ID Transcripts or report cards from 8th Grade Immunization Records (Tdap Booster) Student/Parent will be scheduled to meet
with a Counselor in May to select courses
Questions?