Eleventh Grade Parent Night WHS Counselors

Counseling Services Social/EmotionalAcademicCollege/Career 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 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

Continued….. Counseling Office Bulletin (COB)… monthly publication listing scholarships, testing and college admissions information, etc. – also available on WHS website. Counseling Office Bulletin (COB)… monthly publication listing scholarships, testing and college admissions information, etc. – also available on WHS website. Counseling Office Resource Bulletin…distributed to all Juniors in their US History classes in the Spring. Counseling Office Resource Bulletin…distributed to all Juniors in their US History classes in the Spring. Assist with the college application process Assist with the college application process

West High Tutorial Center Tuesday - Thursday Lunch (Room 5106) After school 3-4pm (Library) Peer tutoring, free Stop by Room 5106 to make an appointment 24 hours in advance

Career Resources El Camino Career Center ASVAB – Nov. 16 th SCROC Summer Internships Volunteer Work

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

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

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

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

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

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Mrs. Barricklow

High School Graduation Successful completion of 220 credits in the specified coursework. Successful completion of 220 credits in the specified coursework. Six or more semesters of composite satisfactory or excellent citizenship. Six or more semesters of composite satisfactory or excellent citizenship. Pass California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Pass California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

High School Graduation Requirements College Entrance Requirements History and Social Studies History and Social Studies High School – 3 years (World History, U. S. History, Government and Economics) High School – 3 years (World History, U. S. History, Government and Economics) UC – 2 years (1 year U. S. History or 1 semester U. S. History and 1 semester Gov. and 1 year Social Studies) UC – 2 years (1 year U. S. History or 1 semester U. S. History and 1 semester Gov. and 1 year Social Studies) CSU – 2 years (1 year U. S. History or 1 semester U. S. History and 1 semester Gov. and 1 year World History) CSU – 2 years (1 year U. S. History or 1 semester U. S. History and 1 semester Gov. and 1 year World History)

High School Graduation Requirements College Entrance Requirements English English High School – 4 years High School – 4 years UC – 4 years UC – 4 years CSU – 4 years CSU – 4 years

High School Graduation Requirements College Entrance Requirements Mathematics Mathematics High School – 2 years (Minimum requirement Algebra 1) High School – 2 years (Minimum requirement Algebra 1) UC – 3 years, 4 recommended (Minimum requirement Algebra 2) UC – 3 years, 4 recommended (Minimum requirement Algebra 2) CSU – 3 years (Minimum requirement Algebra 2) CSU – 3 years (Minimum requirement Algebra 2)

High School Graduation Requirements College Entrance Requirements Science Science High School – 2 years (1 year Physical, 1 year Biological) High School – 2 years (1 year Physical, 1 year Biological) UC/CSU – 2 years Lab Science required, 3 years recommended (1 year Physical, 1 year Biological) UC/CSU – 2 years Lab Science required, 3 years recommended (1 year Physical, 1 year Biological)

High School Graduation Requirements College Entrance Requirements Foreign Language and Visual/Performing Arts Foreign Language and Visual/Performing Arts High School – 1 year of Foreign Language or 1 year of VPA High School – 1 year of Foreign Language or 1 year of VPA UC – 2 years, 3 recommended of Foreign Language and 1 year of VPA UC – 2 years, 3 recommended of Foreign Language and 1 year of VPA CSU - 2 years, 3 recommended of Foreign Language and 1 year of VPA CSU - 2 years, 3 recommended of Foreign Language and 1 year of VPA

High School Graduation Requirements College Entrance Requirements Advanced Studies or Additional Requirements Advanced Studies or Additional Requirements High School – 2 years of Physical Education and 1 semester of Health High School – 2 years of Physical Education and 1 semester of Health UC – 1 year of College Prep Electives UC – 1 year of College Prep Electives CSU - 1 year of College Prep Electives CSU - 1 year of College Prep Electives

Admissions Tests Required UC... SAT Reasoning or ACT SAT Reasoning or ACT 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 or ACT NO SAT Subject Tests required

Summer Opportunities SCROC…10 elective credits SCROC…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 College Summer School Enrichment courses Explore areas of interest Get a feel for the college environment

TAKE A SUMMER TRIP Visit prospective college campuses… Visit prospective college campuses… Visit classes in session, talk to students, coaches, and/or faculty members, take a guided tour, arrange to have an interview with an admissions officer if recommended.

FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS Ms. Sapienza

What Financial Help is Available? GRANTS…don’t need to repay, State/Federal money LOANS…repay in future SCHOLARSHIPS… gifts with no obligations to repay WORK STUDY… work while attending school

How do I get the money? File Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between January 1 and March 2 of Senior year. File Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between January 1 and March 2 of Senior year. File Cal Grant GPA Verification Form by March 2 of Senior year. File Cal Grant GPA Verification Form by March 2 of Senior year. For Private Colleges, you must also submit the CSS Profile beginning October 1 of Senior year. For Private Colleges, you must also submit the CSS Profile beginning October 1 of Senior year.

College Financial Planning Night Hosted by Torrance High School Date: January 9, 2008

National Scholarships Online ( etc.) Online ( etc.) Counseling Office Bulletin (COB) Counseling Office Bulletin (COB) Books Books Ask your employer Ask your employer (Counselor’s Corner) (Counselor’s Corner)

TUSD Local Scholarships Range $200- $2500 Range $200- $2500 Apply during November Apply during November 2 letters of recommendation 2 letters of recommendation All students are eligible and should apply. All students are eligible and should apply.

SELECTING A COLLEGE Ms. Ackelson

Qualities to consider when deciding which colleges to apply to…. Size Size Academic offerings Academic offerings Coed or single sex Coed or single sex Religious/ethnic orientation Religious/ethnic orientation Academic environment Academic environment Activities available Activities available

More qualities to consider when deciding which colleges to apply to…. Big name or best fit school? Cost/availability of financial aid Admission difficulty Location Misc. considerations (i.e., campus safety, special facilities, housing, etc.)

Resources People sources of information 1. Counselors 2. College representatives 3. Alumni 4. Currently enrolled students 5. Parents 6. Friends 7. Educational consultants

Resources Paper and internet sources 1. Objective guidebooks 2. Subjective guidebooks 3. Printed materials for colleges 4. College websites 5. General internet resources

Resources Events 1. College fairs TUSD West High School in February from 11am-2pm 2. College events (Open houses, receptions) 3. Campus tours

COLLEGE NIGHT Select 3 Sessions: University of CaliforniaGym California State University Pavilion Community CollegeLibrary Private CollegeCafé 4 Financial Aid WorkshopCafé 5 Testing Information Lecture Hall Essay Writing Scarlata Theatre NCAACareer Center