1. JUNIORS: CLASS OF 2016
Pathways to Possibilities and Student Success

2. This Year… Read the daily bulletin!
Join Clubs, Sports, and Extracurricular Activities
VOLUNTEER!!!
Attend College Nights
Start gathering data about colleges
Get A’s and B’s…a C is the lowest grade that can be used for university admission….courses can be repeated for higher grades
Familiarize yourself with school policies, especially in regards to add/drops of courses. Please address changes before courses start! Refer to pages 6-11 in the Student Planner.

3. Workshops/College Fairs 2014
Workshops for College Applications: Help with UC, CSU & Common Aps
Weds/Thurs 10-8 and 10-9: 4th block & 2:30-3:30pm
Tues/Thurs and 10-16: 4th block & 2:30-3:30pm
College Essay Writing Workshop: Sept 22, 2:30-4pm
Sierra College Career Technical Ed: Oct 3rd (Rocklin Trip)
THS COLLEGE FAIR, October 7, 5-7pm, Cafeteria
UNR COLLEGE FAIR, November 3, Noon to 4 pm
STEAM Fair, November 6th, 5-7pm, THS
Career Day, March

4. Duke + Georgetown + Harvard + Penn + Stanford
Student/Parent Information Sessions
: wwww.exploringcollegeoptions.org
Reno, NV
Sunday, September 28, 7:30pm
Reno Ballroom
401 N Center Street
Reno, NV 89501

5. High School and A-G requirements
Review A-G handout and notice the differences for Truckee High School graduation and CSU and UC requirements.
Double check that all credits are completed or in progress. (refer to student planner for details on requirements)
Have a strong academic year!

6. Community Service Requirement
AS part of your graduation requirements, the *class of 2016 must perform a minimum of 24 hours of Community Service.
Service is described as: Not graded, off campus, not during school hours, no compensation and it benefits the community.
The community service activity form can found on the THS website and can be downloaded.
Community Service Opportunities are always posted in the Daily Bulletin and on the Community Service Wall in the SAC.

7. Naviance: Family Connection
This is your “go-to” place for researching colleges and managing your college list.
Personality test and career information
Scholarship postings
I need to register

8. PSAT PSAT: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
Practice test for the SAT
3 hour exam that measures aptitude in Critical Reading, Math, and Writing.
National Merit Scholarship Program uses it to determine if a student is eligible to receive a scholarship
Colleges use the scores as a recruitment tool. Colleges receive your child’s scores and can start sending information.
Sign up at the Attendance Office: cost is $15, or fee waiver (if you qualify)

9. ACT and SAT: Explained Review Handout Test Dates & Locations
Locations will populate when you select a specific date on the corresponding website! Closest locations are:
Squaw Valley
Incline Village
Reno
Sparks

10. Thank you! http://ths.ttusd.org
Counseling and Career Counseling Tab, then click on Links: