Welcome to Torrance High Class of 2019 Counselors Ms. Yun A-E Ms. Dillon F-Lon Mrs. Webb Loo-Rn Mr. Young Ro-Z

Counselor role Counselor for four years Academic, vocational and personal counseling services Liaison for student and parent Resource and referral provider

Contacting your Counselor Students may schedule an appointment in the counseling office or contact by phone

Middle School/High School Transition Grading system-quarters vs. semesters Credit A-F grading system Transcripts-school records

CSU/UC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS Social Science – 2 years English – 4 years college prep English Math – 3 years through Algebra 2 Lab Science – 2 years UC – 2 courses from 3 areas, Biology, Chemistry, Physics CSU – 1 year Physical Science and 1 year Biological Science Foreign Language – 2 years (same language) College prep elective – 1 year Visual/Performing Arts – 1 year *these are minimum requirements

High School Graduation Requirements 220 total credits 6 semesters of composite satisfactory or excellent citizenship High school exit exams – ELA and Math Core Requirements Math-20 credits Science-20 credits English-40 credits Social Sci.-30 credits Physical Ed.-20 credits Fine art-10 credits or Foreign Lang.-10 credits Health-5 credits

Why High School is Important! It prepares you for: 4 year colleges Out of state colleges Junior colleges Vocational schools On the job training programs Military Life!

THS STUDENT HANDBOOK SCHOOL POLICIES GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS UC/CSU REQUIREMENTS CURRICULAR PATHWAYS HONORS/ADVANCED PLACEMENT INFORMATION IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Course Selections Freshmen must take 5 required classes, English, Science, Math, PE,& Health How do you select an elective? Honors and AP courses? Can you take 7 classes? Health in Summer?

Support Services Free Teacher Tutoring/NHS Tutoring Weekly progress reports School Psychologist School Resource Officer Dial by name teacher directory- ths.tusd.org – student/parent connect Naviance

IMPORTANT! SCHEDULING DATES and COURSE SELECTION SHEET HULL – 5/1 MADRONA – 4/30 Extracurricular Activities-Parent meeting at THS 5/13, 6:00 in the THS Auditorium

Thank You We will be meeting you again in the fall for registration, if you need to make any adjustments to your program. Please bring your report card to summer scheduling from any course work you completed over the summer. Counselors will need that information to adjust your schedule.