1. Welcome to the All Grade Level Parent Meeting 533-4396 Christina Yun (A-E) cyun@tusd.org Ext. 7961@tusd.org Mary Dillon (F-Lon) mdillon@tusd.org Ext. 7964mdillon@tusd.org Aisha Webb (Loo-Rn) awebb@tusd.org Ext. 7966awebb@tusd.org Rob Young (P-Z) ryoung@tusd.org Ext. 7965ryoung@tusd.org Attendance Office Ext. 7970 Free Tutoring Help: NHS: After School Tuesdays and Thursdays in Library Free Teacher tutoring is available daily, check ths.tusd.org for the tutoring schedule. Weekly Progress Reports—Thursdays Parent Connect and www.ths.tusd.org to monitor progress

2. The College Going Culture TUSD Comprehensive Educational Action Plan Overarching goal: To ensure that students are fully prepared for any post-secondary options they wish to pursue College Going Culture Committee was formed in 2011

3. The College Going Culture A quality college preparatory program is multi-faceted and takes place in classrooms, counseling offices, and at home. Important factors of college readiness include: - Rigorous high school courses -High teacher expectations -Consistent, high quality college counseling -The timely provision of admissions and financial aid information -Parental involvement in the college process -McDonough, P. (2006). Creating A College Going Culture Conference.

4. The College Going Culture Faculty Involvement: –Presenting data on college admission requirements to give faculty and understanding of college counseling as a whole Information and Resources: –Counselors will provide “targeted interventions” for students who are underrepresented in the college-eligible population with events such as subject-centered meetings Family Involvement: –Schools will organize topic-specific “Family Nights” PSAT and College Planning Night Building Academic Success Night Four Year Plans: –Students will develop 4-year plans that will be reviewed annually with parent, student and counselor input

6. Main Differences Between H.S. Grad & UC/CSU Requirements High School GradUC/CSU D is passing gradeC is passing grade 2 years any mathAlg 1, Geom, Alg. 2 (min.) 1 yr. Foreign Language OR 1 Art 2 yrs. For. Language (min.) AND 1 year F/P Art 1 yr. PSE/Chemistry & 1 yr. Biology 1 yr. Bio & PSE-CSU 1 yr. Bio & 1 yr. Chemistry for-UC at minimum Remember: Community College is “college”

7. UC Admission Guidelines Condensed Version 1.GPA (minimum of 3.0)* in A-G Summer / 10 th / Summer / 11 th / Summer-grades 1.Test Scores (SAT or ACT)* UC will want Writing section of ACT also 2.The number and content of and performance in completed academic courses beyond the minimum A-G course requirements 3.The number of and performance in UC approved honors and AP courses * A grid is available on the UC website

8. College Testing Comparison SchoolSATACTWritingSubj. Tests PlacementTimeline UCXXXNot for admission but some majors Subject A (needed after admis.) May of 11 th - Dec of 12 th CSUXXNo (EAP/ELM) after admission May of 11 th -Oct of 12 th Pvt. Schools XXMaybe ?May of 11 th -? Out of State Pref.? MaybeMaybe but not usually ?May of 11 th -? CA CC Honors Sometimes But not ECC Sometimes But not ECC ? Not ECC NoEnglish/MathFeb/March of 12 th CA CC Not Honors No English/MathFeb/March of 12 th

9. Private & Out of State Colleges & Universities Explore your options!! Go online and look at campuses. Explore Naviance – Family Connection Check the course & test requirements. Note test & application deadlines. Visit college campuses!! Just because there is a higher price tag doesn’t mean you will pay that!

10. Community College? Transfer to 4 year colleges –Transfer/Honors Programs-ECC: 3.1 or higher –Students should be ready for college classes –UC & CSU transfer in junior year –Check with schools to see when a student may transfer—some may accept before junior year. AA/AS degrees –Offered in academic and vocational programs Certificates –Offered in vocational programs Remember: Community College is COLLEGE!

11. Post Secondary Choices Setting Goals 4 Year Schools (UC, CSU, Out-of State and Private Schools) 2 Year Schools (El Camino, Harbor, etc.) –Transfer, AA/AS, Certificate? S.C.R.O.C./Vocational Schools Military Work Force

12. High School Planning Be aware of high school graduation and college admission requirements Be aware of community and extra-curricular opportunities (Clubs, NHS, CSF, ASB) Great websites to help plan for your future UC www.universityofcalifornia.edu/collegeprep CSU www.csumentor.edu SAT www.collegeboard.com ACT www.Act.org College Planning www.preparingforcollege.usc.edu www.Fastweb.comwww.Fastweb.com (scholarships) www.ths.tusd.org

14. Summer Suggestions For college bound students: –Make up any semester Ds –Take a class at ECC or Harbor College (10 th & 11 th ) –Summer Programs on College Campuses –If you email Mrs. Dillon she can send you a list. Meeting high school grad requirements: –Take summer school to make up classes –Take “Adult” School Classes for make-up in the fall –TEF hosts summer school at South & North for $$ –Talk to your student’s counselor * Be careful taking online classes!!

15. Schedule for Scheduling Counselors will see all students two times First meeting Students will receive an evaluated transcript with review Discuss curricular paths and explain choices Receive the Honors/AP Commitment Form Review the “Four Year Plan” with counselor Between meetings Students should discuss course options w/parent/teachers Get signatures from teacher(s) as needed Clarify questions and concerns Attend Honors/AP lunch meetings Get parent signature on selection sheet Second meeting Students will return their completed and signed Course Selection Sheet Students will return their signed Honors/AP form

16. Schedule for Scheduling Class of 2018 –1 st meeting begin on Tues., Feb 17th –2 nd meetings begin on Fri., Feb 20th Class of 2017 –1 st meeting on Tues., Feb 24th –2 nd meetings begin on Mon., March 2nd Class of 2016 –1 st meeting on Fri., March 6th –2 nd meetings begin on Fri., March 13th Please look for the Scheduling Form/4 year Plan & transcript after your student’s 1 st meeting with his/her class. Please review it with your student & sign it.

17. Thank You It takes parents, teachers, students and counselors working together to achieve student success. Next: Grade Level Meeting Class of 2016 Annex Cafe Mr. Young Class of 2017 Library Ms. Dillon & Ms. Webb Class of 2018 Auditorium Ms. Yun After Grade Level Meetings The Honors Coordinator & AP/Honors Teachers will be available with information on classes in the Library