THS CLASS OF 2021 #Freshman Registration

Assistant Principal: Ms. Libatique Assistant Principal: Mr. Ramirez Principal: Mr. Heitman Assistant Principal: Ms. Libatique 9th & 11th Assistant Principal: Mr. Ramirez 10th & 12th THS Administrators

Counseling Secretary: Alicia O’Beirne 9th-12th A-L: Randall Jackson 9th-12th G-N: Matt Sterk 9th-12th O-Z: Danielle Bryant Counseling Secretary: Alicia O’Beirne THS Counselors

How to reach your counselor THS Counseling Office 661-822-2146 dbryant@teh.k12.ca.us rjackson@teh.k12.ca.us msterk@teh.k12.ca.us

Some Differences between THS and JMS Grades are more important than ever High School GPA affects Car Insurance Rates, Scholarships, Financial Aid, Required SAT/ACT Scores, College Admittance THS is on a Semester system (not quarter) Official Transcript You must pass all classes in order to earn the required 230 credits to graduate

Middle School grades are not included Student’s Classes Here Middle School grades are not included Every semester grade will go on your transcript! Progress report & quarter grades do NOT go on transcripts

You need 230 credits to graduate from THS 60 credits per school year plus no 6th period your senior year = 230 If you fail a HS class, you must make up those credits!

you must make up those credits! If you fail a class you must make up those credits! If you fail a class you must make up those credits! If you fail a class you must make up those credits! If you fail a class you must make up those credits!

High School Diploma A-G College Prep THS Graduation Tracks

A-G REQUIREMENTS A list of college prep classes that must be passed with C’s or better in order to apply to a University of California, or a Cal State University

A-G vs. Non A-G Career Path Options

High School Graduate? Yes A-G? Yes No

A-G eligibility allows you Colleges & Universities look at many factors G.P.A. SAT/ACT scores Difficulty of classes Sports Extra curricular activities A-G eligibility allows you to apply to a UC/CSU

What do you need to do to be A-G eligible? Pass all of your classes with C’s or better Choose classes wisely College prep VS. non college prep Keep LOTE & VPA in mind 2 years Lab Science What do you need to do to be A-G eligible?

Next Year’s Prerequisites Are This Year’s Classes

You must pass your Math, Science, lj You must pass your Math, Science, Art, and Spanish classes with a grade of C or better, in order to move on to the next level in that course!

Next Year’s Prerequisites Are This Year’s Classes Advanced English 10 Next Year’s Prerequisites Are This Year’s Classes You must pass your Advanced English 9 class with a grade of B or higher, or your English 9 class with an A or higher in order to go into Advanced English 10 You must pass your PE class with a grade of B or higher, in order to take an elective PE class next year.

NCAA Athlete? Make an appointment with your counselor to make sure you are taking the correct classes.

Three ways to earn college credit while in high school Advanced Placement (AP) classes (AP classes start Sophomore year) Dual enrollment (college classes at THS) Concurrent enrollment (college classes at night or online) Three ways to earn college credit while in high school

Drivers Ed It’s free online. You need internet access & email. You must be at least 15 years old. The course is approximately 40 hours of work. You will receive your pink “Certificate of Completion” in the mail once you have finished. Get a registration form from Mrs. O’Beirne in the Counseling Office.

Ways to help your student succeed Sign up for a student AERIES account

Ways to help your student succeed Sign up for an AERIES account T.H. Warrior Sign up for an AERIES account Check AERIES often

Having trouble in your classes? Here’s what to do Students should talk to their Teacher Parents should contact the teacher Students should talk to their Counselor Parents should contact the Counselor

THS Student Help Resources Free Math Tutoring is available Monday through Thursday from 2:35 – 3:30 in the College & Career Center. Many Teachers are available in their classroom to help students during lunch. The College & Career Center is open before & after school, and during break and lunch. Students can do homework, use computers, or study for quizzes and tests. The Library is open during most breaks & lunches, and after school. Students can do homework, use computers, print, study for quizzes and tests, and utilize the typical library resources. The Learning Lab (room 1218) is a classroom that is open during break and lunch. The learning lab has a teacher or an adult aid who is available to help students with homework, projects, studying, etc. Private tutoring is available at the parent/guardian’s expense. Contact Paula Snider in the Career Center for more info.

Tips for Student Success Attendance is very important…strive to be at school everyday. IF you miss school you fall behind! Be prepared – have paper, pencils, pens, etc. Utilize the THS student planner Utilize the additional resources that THS offers Be a self advocate

THS Clubs Open to all students Usually meet during break or lunch (more info in the course description book) No sign ups necessary– just walk in and participate THS Clubs

THS Sports

THS Sports

THS Sports THS Student Athletes must… Maintain a 2.0 GPA Be merit eligible Have an Athletic Clearance Card (see Mr. Ramirez)