1. FRESHMAN BASICS FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

2. The Counselor’s Role Academic Academic College College Career Career Personal/ Social Personal/ Social

3. How do I contact my counselor? Students can sign up for an appointment in the Counseling Office or drop by at lunch (except Thursdays) or after school. Students can sign up for an appointment in the Counseling Office or drop by at lunch (except Thursdays) or after school. Call or email to schedule an appointment or phone conference: (310)533-4299 Call or email to schedule an appointment or phone conference: (310)533-4299

4. Counselor’s Contact Information Mrs. Garcia (A – He) Mrs. Garcia (A – He)  tgarcia@tusd.org tgarcia@tusd.org  Ext. 7609 Mrs. Druten (Hi – N) Mrs. Druten (Hi – N)  ydruten@tusd.org ydruten@tusd.org  Ext. 7611 Mrs. Barricklow (O – Z) Mrs. Barricklow (O – Z)  tbarricklow@tusd.org tbarricklow@tusd.org  Ext. 7612

5. Tips for Success Aim for a high GPA Aim for a high GPA Take challenging courses Take challenging courses Get involved on campus and in the community Get involved on campus and in the community Get organized! Obtain a student planner or organizer Get organized! Obtain a student planner or organizer Create and continue to update a resume in Naviance Create and continue to update a resume in Naviance Get to know your teachers and counselors Get to know your teachers and counselors WHS Tutorial Center in the library at lunch and after school (Mon – Thurs) WHS Tutorial Center in the library at lunch and after school (Mon – Thurs)

6. Communication Naviance Naviance Parent Connect Parent Connect Progress Reports – Posted on Parent Connect every 5 th week Progress Reports – Posted on Parent Connect every 5 th week Quarterly and semester report cards Quarterly and semester report cards West High website: www.whs.tusd.org West High website: www.whs.tusd.org www.whs.tusd.org Principal’s and PTSA Newsletter Principal’s and PTSA Newsletter Contacting the teacher by email or phone Contacting the teacher by email or phone

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