TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PARENT NIGHT Class of 2013 SEPTEMBER 13, :00pm-6:45pm

Class of 2013 Advisor: Mrs. Belway Class Officers: Sophie Shapiro Morgan Curley Megan Blanchard Brianne Hanaike

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)

GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Seniors in good academic standing should have 180 credits to date Minimum number of credits required for senior status is 165 Please review your child’s transcript for accuracy. Transcript will be on NAVIANCE by next week

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 Foreign Language or Fine Arts- 1 year Career Technical Education- 1 year Business, Home Economics, Industrial Technology Physical Education- 2 years Health- 1 semester Electives- 60 credits needed for graduation

CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE) 2 Sections (1) English Language Arts (2) Math Students must pass each section with a score of 350 or higher Test dates for Seniors October 2 nd (English) & October 3 rd (Math) November 6 th (English) & November 7 th (Math) March 12 th (English) & March 13 th (Math)

Students need to pass all classes during the day No guarantee that money will be available for after school classes next semester. No room for students repeating classes at the semester Example: Taking Gov’t and Econ during the day at the same time All BYU courses and exams must be completed by MAY 1, 2013—No Exceptions! (TNHS charges a $20 proctoring fee for each BYU exam) SENIORITIS

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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. Students, get the Naviance App for your iPhone or Android today!

COLLEGE SYSTEMS IN CALIFORNIA 4 College Systems California Community Colleges (110) California State University (23) University of California (10) Private Colleges (77)

COMMUNITY COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or equivalent 18 years of age or older Reasons to Consider An excellent value- 1 unit = $46 Transfer Agreements Job skills for a career

APPLYING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES Apply in Spring of Senior Year (March & April) Process for Applying (1) Complete the college application (online or paper) (2) Take English and Math placement tests (3) Attend Orientation (4) Meet with a college counselor (5) Register for classes Participate in Priority Enrollment Programs (PEP) Skyline and CSM dates are in March

LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEBSITES Canada College City College of San Francisco College of San Mateo Skyline College Check Them Out!!

California State University 16 campuses are impacted (out of 23 campuses) Priority given to applicants in the local service area The minimally eligible student will have fewer options (2.0 GPA with a 1300 SAT score or a 2.99 with a 510 SAT score) Application fee: $55 Students who qualify can get up to 4 application waivers Tuition Increase: $5,970 per year

University of California Freshman enrollment decreased for Fall 2012 UC Merced is the only campus to guarantee admission to all eligible applicants and ELC Students Application Fee: $70 Students who qualify can get up to 4 application waivers Tuition: $13,200 per year

CSU & UC “A-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS a. History/Social Science- 2 years b. English- 4 years c. Math- 3 years* (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) d. Lab Science- 2 years*(1 yr. Biological, 1 year 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 “C” grade or better both semesters TN UC-approved course list:

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- 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

UC ELC STATUS Those that are in the top 9% of their graduating class qualify as ELC Students will be notified of their ELC status 4-6 weeks after they have submitted their application The following campus will guarantee admission to ELC students: MERCED!

UC PERSONAL STATEMENT Purpose Adds clarity, depth and meaning to information collected in other parts of the UC application Helps readers know and understand applicants and answer any questions that may come to the evaluator’s mind Instructions Respond to both prompts 1000 words total Shorter answer should be no less than 250 words Type answers in a Word document and cut & paste to application

UC PERSONAL STATEMENT Tips Write personal statement in context of academic transcript/test scores (review these items critically- explain what is not obvious) Explain who you are in your statement- not your mother, clergyman, brother, teachers, etc. Focus your answers- do not need to respond to all items being asked for- choose one area that is most relevant Draft, get feedback and revise DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO WRITE YOUR STATEMENT!!

APPLYING TO UC Apply on-line at Filing Period: November 1 st -November 30 th (Students may access the on-line application starting October 1 st ) UC Application Workshop Terra Nova High School November 15 th 3 p.m. Outside Computer Lab

APPLYING TO CSU Apply on-line at Filing Period: Oct 1 st - Nov 30 th CSU Application Workshop Terra Nova High School October 25 th 3 p.m. Outside Computer Lab

PRIVATE COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY Admission criteria varies (research individual school) Course pattern for admission is similar to CSU & UC Most require SATor ACT scores Personal statement/essay Letters of Recommendation

APPLYING TO PRIVATE COLLEGES Private colleges use either their own application for admission or the common application For a listing of the 488 private colleges that use the common application: Make note of application deadlines- will vary by college Fee: $60 Application fee waivers available to eligible students Personal statement/essay usually required Letters of Recommendation required from 2 teachers & 1 counselor Please notify teacher/counselor two weeks prior to deadline Interviews required for certain colleges

SAT/ACT CSU’s will use highest SAT or ACT score from multiple sittings UC’s will use only highest combined SAT or ACT score from a single sitting All SAT and ACT tests must be completed by DECEMBER of Senior year Impacted UC/CSU campuses prefer that students complete testing by the November test dates

Students must indicate Terra Nova as their school when taking the SAT/ACT: TN code is: In addition to self-reporting their SAT/ACT scores into their application, students must also send scores to colleges via Fee is $11 per campus CSU has a universal code: 3594 For UC’s if you send score to one UC campus, all campuses will receive it. Student athletes must also send scores to NCAA clearinghouse: NCAA code is: 9999

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS DECISIONS Most CSU & UC Campuses will notify students of admissions decision by March 2012 Private Colleges will notify students of admissions decisions on a rolling basis, depending on school- most decisions should be made by March Conditions of Admission *Complete all coursework reported in the application with appropriate grades *Notify campus in a timely manner of deficient grades in the fall or spring of senior year *Notify campus of any change in course selection

NOW THAT I’M GOING TO COLLEGE Students should attend Spring Open Houses to finalize decision Students must choose campus of attendance and submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and deposit by May 1 st deadline FAILURE TO MEET DEADLINE = NO COLLEGE ADMISSION Make residence hall decisions Take English and Math Placement Tests- by May 4 th Read College Advising Materials and contact Academic Advisor Attend College Orientation- most are mandatory

30 NORTH PENINSULA COLLEGE FAIR SERRAMONTE MALL WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10 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 ASAP FEE: $70 Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program, please see VPG Make contact with coach at college campus to make sure you are on track

FINANCIAL AID ALL students should apply for financial aid regardless of whether or not they think they will qualify 2 Sources of Financial Assistance (1) Funding from the federal government and state (2) Scholarships

FINANCIAL AID GOVERNMENT AND STATE File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) January 1 st - March 2 nd File the Cal Grant GPA verification form Students will get the form in their Gov’t/ Econ classes in January January 1 st - March 2 nd You should never have to pay to fill out and submit the FAFSA!

FINANCIAL AID PRIVATE COLLEGES Many private colleges require students to complete the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA verification form CSS Profile helps colleges award their private student aid funds Must complete the CSS Profile online Visit “students” section of collegeboard Click on the CSS/Profile section under “Pay for College” Apply starting October 1st FEE: $25 initial application fee $16 per report Fee waivers available to students who qualify, see counselor HELP:

FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are sources of FREE $$ 2 types of scholarships: * Need-Based Scholarships * Merit-Based Scholarships Apply for scholarships when completing college applications UC scholarship applications are embedded in the admissions application Apply directly to CSU Financial Aid offices Contact college financial aid office and inquire about scholarships/special programs Presidential Scholars EOP Program TN bulletin/career center

37 FINANCIAL AID NIGHT FALL OCTOBER 25, 2011 OCEANA HIGH SCHOOL Little 7 p.m.

38 FINANCIAL AID NIGHT SPRING TERRA NOVA H.S. 7 p.m.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS Starting wages $9-$14/hour; $35/hour and up once journeyman status is reached Requirements * 18 years old * High school diploma or equivalent * Pass qualifying test and interview * Complete required prerequisite classes

UNITED STATES MILITARY Air force Requirements Army * 17 years old Coast Guard * U.S. citizen/green card Marines * High school diploma Navy

WORLD OF WORK Students may obtain application for work permits from the TN Career Center Room 209 Marie Martin (650) Peninsula Works/Jobs for Youth nd St., Daly City (650) * Employment Services for Youth ages years old * Job placement assistance (job referrals) * One-on-one job counseling * Interviewing skills * Resume writing * Job search web site for teens

SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL May 16 th 7 p.m. Cafeteria Honors at Graduation GPA High Honors at Graduation- 3.5 GPA or higher

SENIOR CHECK-OUT Monday, May 20 th (starts at 2:45 p.m.)  All bills must be paid for students to check-out for graduation  All books must be returned to the library prior to check- out  Located in the cafeteria  Students get in line based on their last name and check in with their counselor.

GRADUATION Class of 2013 Terra Nova High School May 23 rd, :00 p.m. Football Field

COUNSELOR INFORMATION  Challis Michael Seniors Last Name “A-J”  Micaela Nereu Seniors Last Name “K-N”  Tricia Hernandez Seniors Last Name “O-Z”