1. Sophomore Parent Night
October 23, 2018

2. Tracy High School Counselors
Last Names Counselor
A-D Audra Munoz
E-J & AVID Gloria Miller
K-P Kamara Brown
Q-Z Sharie Carey

3. Counseling Department
Counseling Secretary Malinda Bledsaw
Registrar Lisa McMahon
School Psychologists Florence Smith Eric Lee
College & Career Readiness Maria Arce
Center Tech

4. HS Graduation Requirements Vs. 4-yr College Entrance Requirements
Subject Requirement
Tracy High School
Colleges/Universities
History
3 years
2 years
English
4 years
Mathematics
2 years (including Algebra)
3 years (4 years recommended)
Science
3 years (including Biology and 1 Physical Science)
2 years (Lab sciences, 3 years recommended)
Foreign Language
1 year *
2 years (3 years recommended)
Visual/Performing Arts
1 year
Phys. Ed.
none
Electives
70 credits minimum
1 year (must be a-g approved)

5. Graduation Status Letter

7. Helpful Tips About Grades & Credits
A total of 220 credits in required subjects is needed for graduation.
Final semester grades are reported onto the transcript. Final semester grades are what count towards completing graduation requirements.
If a student fails a required course for graduation it must be made up in order to graduate.
Credit recovery options are very limited. Students should meet with their Counselor to discuss options if they need to retake a class.
Students who are very credit deficient may be eligible to attend an alternative school/program like Back On Track, Duncan Russell or Stein for credit recovery. Referrals for either school must be completed by the Counselor.

8. Remember to use your Aeries account as well.
Homework Help!!
Ask your teacher(s) for assistance
Check out teacher websites/portals
Attend Learning Labs
Utilize Khanacademy.org
Utilize Quizlet.com
Form study groups
Remember to use your Aeries account as well.
Don’t have access? Ask the counseling secretary or attendance office for login information.

9. Post-Secondary Planning 4 Year University Community College
Vocational/Trade School
Military
Employment

11. “A-G” Information
UCs and CSUs require that students meet minimum eligibility requirements.
You must earn a C or better in all A-G classes.
11 of the 15 required courses must be completed by the end of your junior year.
Which courses at Tracy High count for A-G requirements?
Private Schools, Out of State Schools, Vocational/Trade School and Community Colleges have different entrance requirements. Explore their admissions requirements as soon as possible.

12. 4-yr Vs. Community College
University (4 year programs)
Most graduate from high school and meet min. requirements to apply
Take the SAT and/or ACT
Earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (AS) Websites:
www2.calstate.edu/apply
Community College (2 year programs)
Most graduate from high school or are 18 yrs. old or above to attend
Earn an Associates of Arts (AA) or Associates of Science (AS)
Complete courses to transfer to a four year college
Earn a Vocational Certification
Websites:

13. Vocational/Trade School

14. Students who are interested in gaining job specific training and skills can attend a trade school or vocational school. Many of those schools have programs that can be completed in months.
Trade schools or vocational schools often have programs for the following careers:
Culinary Arts
Cosmetology
Fashion Design
Medical
Assisting
Surgical
Technology
Welding
Automotive
Dental

15. Employment and Military Academy Resources Join the Armed Forces or
Volunteer/non-paid internships: Be creative and don’t be afraid to take
on new challenges!
Visit the Career Center (A112) for local opportunities.
Join the Armed Forces or
Attend a Military Academy
Many jobs and volunteer programs will ask for a resume. Check out this site for help creating your resume.
West Point Military Academy
US Naval Academy
Air Force Academy
Coast Guard Academy
US Merchant Marine Academy
Employment
and
Military Academy
Resources
Career Exploration Resources:
Military academies have specific requirements that must be met. Application process starts in 11th grade.
Job listings:

16. Suggested Sophomore Activities
Meet with your high school counselor to make sure you are on track for graduation and/or “A-G” courses
Maintain good grades (very important during 10th/11th year)
Make up needed classes for graduation and “a-g”, if planning to attend college
Explore careers and majors
Take PSAT 10 in Spring (date is TBD)
Begin/continue community service activities
Participate in sports or clubs
Take advantage of free after school learning labs!!!

17. Questions?
Counselors are available for drop-ins before school (starting at 7:30am), during lunches, and after school. Please visit the THS Counseling website for more info.