Terra Nova High School Sophomore Information Night Class of 2018 January 28, 2016

Counseling Department Staff Dan Nemiroff, M.S., PPS Last Names A-G Aliah Singh, M.A., PPS Last Names G-N Elena Carnes, M.A., PPS Last Names O-Z Cielo Calpotura, M.A., PCCI Wellness Counselor Chelsea Johnson College & Career Aide Ananda Shives Registrar

Agenda  Counseling Services  TNHS Graduation Requirements  Credit Recovery Options  UC/CSU/Private University Eligibility  PSAT Information  NCAA Student-Athletes  Community College Overview  Additional Postsecondary Options  College & Career Exploration

Counseling Services Individual academic planning Fall Classroom Presentations Spring Course Selection Conferences with parent/guardian and teachers Referrals to Wellness Counselor and/or outside agencies (i.e. Daly City Youth Health Center)

TNHS Graduation Requirements Earn a total of 225 credits Pass specific subject requirements  English: 40 credits (4 years)  Math: 30 credits (3 years)  History/Social Science: 30 credits (3 years)  Laboratory Science: 20 credits (2 years)  Fine Art or Language Other Than English: 10 credits (1 year)  Career Technical Education (CTE): 10 credits (1 year)  Physical Education: 20 credits (2 years)  Health: 5 credits (1 semester)  Electives: 60 credits

Graduation Credit Check Sophomores in good academic standing should have 90 credits to date Minimum number of credits required for sophomore status is 75 See your counselor for transcript review

Credit Recovery Options Summer school APEX BYU Independent Study

College Systems California Public Universities  University of California (UC)  California State Universities (CSU) Private Colleges & Universities Community Colleges

UC/CSU Eligibility Requirements (“a-g”) 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 year life & 1 year physical) e. Language Other Than English – 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

Am I Eligible for UC/CSU? Minimum of 15 yearlong “a-g” courses in grades 9-12  Seven of these courses must be taken in the last two years of high school Minimum GPA of 3.0 in “a-g” coursework SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing

Private Colleges & Universities Check individual admission requirements SAT or ACT with Writing usually required  SAT Subject Tests may be required Most require essays, letters of recommendation, and transcript  May require supplemental information (i.e. portfolio) Many accept the Common Application  May require mid-year report submissions

Recommended Testing Timeline 10 th Grade  PSAT 10 (February) 11 th Grade  PSAT/NMSQT (October)  SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing  Take SAT Subject Tests if specifically required by University or intended major (May or June) 12 th Grade  Repeat SAT/ACT at least once

PSAT 10 Great practice for the SAT Provides detailed score reports Helps identify potential AP courses Connects to scholarship opportunities Offered to all sophomore students on February 25 th

NCAA Student-Athletes Must register if planning on competing at a Division I or Division II college: Fee: $75  Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program; please see Counselor Contact prospective college to ensure you’re on track

Community College Overview High school graduate or 18 years of age Benefits:  Affordability (~$46/unit)  Flexible schedule  Transfer programs  Gain career skills & certificates

Additional Postsecondary Options

Military Visit Date: Wednesday, April 20 th Time: 12:15-1pm Location: College/Career Center (Room 209)

Naviance – Family Connection

College Visits & Career Fairs Check College/Career Center for upcoming college visits and career fairs on-campus Listen to announcements for listing of preview days for UC, CSU, Private Colleges, Technical Schools, and Community Colleges Schedule campus visits by contacting colleges directly

TN Career Fair Date: Thursday, February 11 th Location: Gym Opportunity to meet professionals from various career fields

NACAC College Fair Date: Saturday, April 30 th Time: 1:30-4:30pm Location: Cow Palace Arena Meet admission representatives from a wide range of postsecondary institutions

Volunteer/Internship Opportunities Explore various career fields Gain work experience, skills, and confidence Obtain letters of recommendation for college applications and job opportunities Visit College & Career Center for more info!

Volunteer Resources College & Career Center (Room 209) City of Pacifica  Pacifica School Volunteers  The Volunteer Center 