10th Grade Parent Night Counseling Department

CHALLENGES OF 10 TH GRADE ROLE OF COUNSELOR COMMUNICATION Ms. Sapienza

Counselors are here to help students…… Appointments are available daily. Appointments are available daily. Facilitate student/parent/teacher conferences. Facilitate student/parent/teacher conferences. Assist with the college application process Assist with the college application process Provide progress reports for parents upon request. Provide progress reports for parents upon request. Continually update student’s status towards meeting graduation requirements. Continually update student’s status towards meeting graduation requirements.

Alexandra Purchase Alexandra Purchase A-F A-F ext ext. 7610

Tiffany Sapienza Tiffany Sapienza G - Ld G - Ld ext ext. 7609

Sara Ackelson Sara Ackelson Le-Q Le-Q ext ext. 7611

Tania Barricklow Tania Barricklow R-Z R-Z ext ext. 7612

Philip Drasner Philip Drasner Student Support Counselor Student Support Counselor ext ext. 7702

Communications Website: Website: Daily Bulletin Daily Bulletin Counseling Office Bulletin (COB)…also available on website Counseling Office Bulletin (COB)…also available on website Parent Nights Parent Nights Progress Reports Progress Reports Parent Connect Parent Connect Contact teachers by or phone Contact teachers by or phone

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Miss Purchase

High School Graduation Total credits required = 220 (60 per year) Total credits required = 220 (60 per year) 6 semesters of excellent or satisfactory citizenship 6 semesters of excellent or satisfactory citizenship Pass California High School Exit Exam Pass California High School Exit Exam

Subject Requirements English – 40 credits English – 40 credits Social Science – 30 credits including: Social Science – 30 credits including: World History 10; US History 10; Govt/Econ 10 Mathematics – 20 credits (Algebra minimum) Mathematics – 20 credits (Algebra minimum) Science – 20 credits (physical and biological) Science – 20 credits (physical and biological) Health – 5 credits Health – 5 credits Physical Education – 20 credits Physical Education – 20 credits Foreign Language or VP Arts – 10 credits Foreign Language or VP Arts – 10 credits

COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS TESTING Mrs. Barricklow

Community Colleges Admission requirements: Admission requirements: HS Diploma or 18 years old English and Math placement exams upon registration. Honors Transfer Program HTP Guarantees priority university transfer admissions to those students completing required coursework with a 3.0 GPA or better. See your counselor for details.

Public Universities in California University of California University of California 9 campuses California State University 23 campuses

A-G requirements A. History and Social Studies – 2 years including 1 year US History or Gov’t/Econ and 1 year World History B. English – 4 years C. Mathematics – 3 years Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (4 years recommended) Algebra 2 (4 years recommended) D. Science – 2 years lab science (3 years recommended)

A-G requirements (cont.) E. Foreign Language – 2 years same foreign language (3 years recommended) F. Visual/Performing Arts – 1 year in same area G. College Prep Elective – 1 year UC-approved course list is available online:

Admissions Tests Required UC SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (with writing) SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (with writing) SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Tests in two different subject areas: history/social science, English literature, math (Level 2c), science or foreign language CSU SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (with writing) NO SAT Subject Tests required

Private Colleges Close to 80 schools in California alone Close to 80 schools in California alone Can be more expensive Can be more expensive Personal statement and letters of recommendation required Personal statement and letters of recommendation required Check with each campus for specific subject and admission testing requirements Check with each campus for specific subject and admission testing requirements

Things You Should Be Thinking About Now… GPA GPA Progression in grades Progression in grades Community Service Community Service Become involved/ Stay involved Become involved/ Stay involved Leadership Leadership

PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES Ms. Ackelson

Honors Classes More rigorous Available in most subjects Sign up in late spring for the school year Students should attend informational meetings held during lunch TUSD commitment form required

Summer Opportunities SoCal ROC…10 elective credits SoCal ROC…10 elective credits TUSD… no fees TUSD… no fees students who have failed a course students needing to pass CAHSEE Marymount… Marymount… students who want to advance tuition-based El Camino…need approval from counselor El Camino…need approval from counselor

College Admission Resources College Night College Night College rep visits from September – November College rep visits from September – November College Fair…100+ colleges represented at WHS College Fair…100+ colleges represented at WHS on February 23 rd (11am – 2pm) El Camino College rep in Career Center El Camino College rep in Career Center

Other Resources College & Career Center Military recruiters Teens & Police Program Business For A Day Green Team

West High Tutorial Center Tuesday - Thursday Lunch – Rm 4107 After school – Library from 3 – 4pm Peer tutoring, free Make an appointment 24 hours in advance

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