WHS Eighth Grade Parent Night Tiffany Garcia (A - He) Ext Tiffany Garcia (A - He) Ext. Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) Ext Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) Ext. Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) Ext Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) Ext.

The Counselor’s Role Academic College Career Personal/social

Online Resources

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 or call to schedule an appointment: Tiffany Garcia (A - He) Ext Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) Ext Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) Ext. Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) Ext

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 18 th and 19 th Jefferson Middle School  April 25 th and 26 th Private and non-feeder schools  Enrollment packets available starting March 26 th. 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 8 th Grade Immunization Records (Tdap Booster) Student/Parent will be scheduled to meet with a Counselor in May to select courses

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