TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT September 19, CLASS OF 2015

NEW COUNSELOR CONTACTS Sabrina Wilson (Last Name A-He) Phone: (650) Jennifer Gordon (Last Name Hi-Sa) Phone: (650) Maritza Torres (Last Name Sc-Z) Phone: (650)

TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (1) Earn a total of 225 credits (2) Pass specific subject requirements (3) Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) 3

JUNIOR STANDING Juniors in good academic standing should have 120 credits to date Minimum number of credits required for junior status is 105 credits Review your student’s course history on ParentVUE 4

GRADUATION SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS English- 4 years Math- 3 years Science- 2 years 1 year biological, 1 year physical Social Studies- 3 years 1 year World History, 1 year U.S. History, 1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics Language Other than English or Visual Performing Arts- 1 year Career Technical Education- 1 year Business, Home Economics, Industrial Technology Physical Education- 2 years Health- 1 semester Electives Courses 5

CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CASHEE) 2 sections (1) English Language Arts (2) Math Students must pass each section with a score of 350 or higher Juniors have two opportunities to take test this year if not previously passed (November 5 & 6 and March 18 & 19) 6

CREDIT/SUBJECT DEFICIENT OPPORTUNITIES Summer School Classes (credit recovery only) On-line classes (APEX) Private summer school programs (e.g. Mercy, Riordan, S.I.) Concurrent Enrollment Skyline, CSM, Canada (not guaranteed) 7

COLLEGE SYSTEMS IN CALIFORNIA 4 College Systems California Community Colleges (112) California State University (23) University of California (10) Private Colleges (77) 8

9 California Community College Campuses

COMMUNITY COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent 18 years of age or older Reasons to Consider An excellent value- $46 per unit Transfer agreements Job skills for a career 10

11 California State University (CSU) Campuses

12 University of California (UC) Campuses

CSU & UC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Subject Requirements Testing Requirements GPA Requirement UC schools will use a comprehensive review to admit students 13

CSU & UC “A-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS a. History/Social Science- 2 years b. English- 4 years c. Math- 3 years* (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II) d. Lab Science- 2 years* (1 yr. Biological, 1 yr. Physical) e. LOTE- 2 years* (same language) f. Visual & Performing Arts- 1 year g. College Prep Elective- 1 year * additional years of subject recommended Must earn a grade of “C” or better both semesters TN course list: 14

15 UC SUBJECT REQUIREMENT TIMELINE To be eligible for UC, students must complete the 15 required “a-g” subjects, with at least 11 courses completed by the end of junior year: 1 year of History/Social Science 2 years of English 2 years of Mathematics 1 year of Laboratory Science 1 year of Language other than English 4 years chosen from among the remaining “a-g” requirements

CSU & UC GPA REQUIREMENT CSU minimum GPA for eligibility is a 2.7, competitive GPA is a 3.2 or higher UC minimum GPA for eligibility is a 3.0, competitive GPA is a 4.0 or higher GPA is calculated beginning in 10 th grade for approved “a-g” courses only Additional grade points given for a grade of “C” or higher in approved Honors or Advanced Placement Courses and transferable college courses 16

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR CSU ? Eligibility Index (GPA) x (SAT Critical Reading + SAT Mathematics) (GPA) X 200+(10 X ACT Composite Score) Students must have a minimum eligibility index of 2900 using the SAT or 694 using the ACT for admission to a CSU Students must have above the minimum for impacted campuses 17

UC COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW GPA in “A-G” courses SAT or ACT w/writing Courses beyond the minimum 15 “A-G” courses Honors, AP, IB, college courses ELC- NOW TOP 9% Quality of senior year courses Academic performance given opportunities available in high school Outstanding performance in one or more subject areas Outstanding work in one or more special projects in any academic field Marked improvement Talents, achievements Special projects (evidence of special effort and determination or suitability to a program on a specific campus) Accomplishments in light of life experience Location of school or home 18

CSU & UC TESTING REQUIREMENT CSU SAT Reasoning Test or ACT UC SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with writing SAT Subject Tests are no longer required for admission! ( SAT Subject Tests are highly recommended for students pursuing math and science majors ) 19

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS RECOMMENDED TESTING TIMELINE 11 th grade PSAT- administered at TN on October 19 th SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with writing- Spring 2014 SAT Subject Tests (for UC/Private schools only)- June th grade Repeat SAT/ACT to Improve Scores (SAT- October, November or December) (ACT- September, October, December) 20

PRELIMINARY SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE EXAM (PSAT) PSAT tests Critical Reading, Writing, Math Purpose Help students prep for the SAT by familiarizing students with the testing environment and test content PSAT offered at TN on October 19 th Testing fee: $15 PSAT Results workshop will be held in January

SAT vs. ACT SAT Critical Reading Writing Math Tests ability to reason with facts and concepts rather than the ability to recall and recite information ACT English Math Reading Science Test questions are more closely related to the high school curriculum 22

SAT TEST DATES 2014 / FEES Test Date Registration Deadline January 25, 2014December 27, 2013 March 8, 2014 February 7, 2014 May 3, 2014 April 4, 2014 June 7, 2014 May 9, 2014 Fees SAT Reasoning Test: $51 SAT Subject Tests Basic Registration Fee: $24.50 Language Test w/Listening: add $24 All other subject tests: $13 each Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program, please see College & Career Aide 23

SAT REGISTRATION Register on Choose high school in your local area (TN does not offer SAT testing) Be sure to enter the TN code: Students may select up to four colleges to receive scores, each additional score report is $10 CSU universal code: 3594 for all 23 campuses NEW! Must include photo to register 24

ACT TEST DATES / FEES Test Date Registration Deadline February 8, 2014January 10, 2014 April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 June 14, 2014May 8, 2014 Fees ACT (no writing) : $35 ACT plus writing: $50.50 Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program, please see counselor 25

ACT REGISTRATION Register at Choose high school in your local area (TN does not offer ACT testing) Be sure to enter the TN code: Students may select up to four colleges to receive scores, additional score report is $11 No universal ACT code for CSU Students must release ACT score to 1 CSU campus NEW! Must include photo to register 26

SAT/ACT RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that Juniors take the SAT Reasoning Test/ACT in March/April or May/June and take the SAT subject tests (for UC and Private Schools only) in June Students should take the SAT or ACT at least once in the Junior year and once in the fall of Senior year 27

28 California Independent College and University Campuses

PRIVATE COLLEGE ELIGIBILTY Admission criteria varies (research individual school) Course pattern for admission is similar to CSU & UC Most require SAT & ACT scores Personal statement/essay Letters of Recommendation Students must submit application via: 29

EARLY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (EAP) Tests college readiness in English & Math 11 th grade students will be encouraged to participate in the EAP this spring as part of the STAR testing Students will be asked to answer an additional 15 questions in English & write a 45-minute essay Students will also answer an additional 15 questions in Math Depending on scores, students may be waived from math and English placement testing. 30

31 THE COLLEGE SEARCH 4 STEPS 1. Identify factors that are most important to you in a college 2. Find colleges that meet your criteria 3. Evaluate your admissibility 4. Visit schools

Terra Nova High School is proud to announce the availability of Family Connection from Naviance. It is a comprehensive web-based system for Counselors, students and families. With Family Connection, students and their families will now be able to explore colleges, careers, communicate with counselors, search for scholarships and receive important school and college related announcements. Click on the NAVIANCE link under Counseling on the Terra Nova High School website for access.

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34 NORTH PENINSULA COLLEGE FAIR SERRAMONTE MALL WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9 th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

STUDENT ATHLETES If students are planning on competing at a Division I or Division II college, they must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse during their Junior year. FEE: $70 Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program, please see VPG, for further information

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Explore various career fields Gain work experience, skills, confidence Help people in need Letters of recommendation for college and jobs Scholarship Opportunities! 36

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES Volunteer Center (serves San Mateo & San Francisco County) Terra Nova Career Center (650) City of Pacifica (650)

JUNIOR YEAR COUNSELING CURRICULUM Fall classroom presentations (Fall Semester) Review high school graduation and college eligibility requirements, junior year planning calendar, important dates & deadlines, copy of transcript Spring classroom presentations Review graduation requirements Discuss postsecondary options Researching college options Career Planning/Job Search Skills Junior Year Academic Review (August-May) 38

Thank you for coming tonight! We look forward to working with you and your student this year. 39