1. Torrey Pines High School Academic Planning Presentation
10th grade students
Class of 2017

2. Who is Your School Counselor?
Jayme Cambra
A-C
Ext. 2213
Melissa Hernandez-Cyr
Kl-M & EL
melissa.hernandezcyr
@sduhsd.net
Ext. 2017
Brennan Dean
Chr – Fl
Ext. 2214
Jennifer Magruder
N-Sf & AVID
Ext. 2215
Chanelle Lary
Fo-Kj
Ext. 2012
Sally Gervasini
Sh-Z
Ext. 2200

3. How to Contact Your School Counselor
Visit your counselor before school, during break, during lunch, or after school. This method is best if you have a concern or question that can be addressed quickly.
Fill out a “Request to see your counselor” slip (available in the Counseling Office across from the secretary’s desk). This method is best if you have a concern or question that may take more time to address.
For an urgent matter which requires immediate attention and cannot be addressed through the other methods, you may come in to see your counselor anytime. Please first check in with your teacher and the Counseling Secretary.

4. How to Stay Informed Listen to the morning announcements
Read the Falconer
Visit the TPHS website:
Visit the Counseling website:
Set up a Naviance Account
“Like” TP Counseling on Facebook
Ask a PAL (Peer Assistance Listener)
Check Aeries regularly

5. Use AERIES to monitor your:
If you don’t have AERIES, see the Counseling
Secretary to request your verification
code.
* The verification code is the same for parents and students.
* Once entered, you can change the password to your own.
Use AERIES to monitor your:
Grades
Attendance
Graduation Status

6. Ways to Get Involved Join a club (or create your own!)
**See ASB website for a list of clubs**
Try out for a sport
Audition for a play or get involved in theatre
Join PALS, Journalism, Debate, Yearbook, ASB, etc.

7. Get Support
Speak with an adult on campus that you trust (Administrator, Counselor, Teacher, Coach, Club Advisor)
Peer Assistance Listeners (PALs)
Academic Tutoring
-Peer Tutoring in all subjects- Monday-Thursday
after school in the Media Center
-Subject specific tutoring - Classroom-based after school
* Tutoring schedule available on tphs.net
READI

8. Check your transcripts for the following:
Correct name and address
Off campus classes
Credits
Grades
Courses taken in the correct year
Graduation Status

9. General High School Requirements
Complete a minimum of 230 credits.
Complete all course requirements.
Including Health
Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in:
Language Arts
Mathematics
Passing Algebra I (or Integrated Math I) is a state mandated graduation requirement (can be met in middle school).

10. Required High School Courses
English
40 Credits
(4 years)
Mathematics
*Algebra I (or Int. Math I)
30 Credits
(3 years)
Social Studies
Science
20 Credits
Biological - 10
Physical - 10
(2 years)
Physical Education
10 Credits
(1 year)
Year One PE
*(Including Health)
Career Technical Education
Visual / Performing Arts
(1 Year)
Electives
70 Credits

11. Honors/AP vs. College Prep Courses
Things to consider:
Level of difficulty
Achievement level in the past
Personal interest and motivation
Time management skills
Work and study habits
Balance
Your current teachers are a great resource.
* This is an important topic to think about now, because counselors will meet with students in the Spring to register for their courses!

12. Summer School Courses
District Summer Courses
Summer school courses will only be offered to current juniors and seniors who are behind in credits for graduation.
Off Campus Courses (at your own expense)
For off campus classes, students must receive approval from their counselor prior to taking the class.
The off campus permission form must be signed by a parent and be on record with the counselor. The form is available on the website.
**Students may take up to 30 approved credits off campus at other schools throughout high school.

13. Community College Requirements
High School Diploma or be 18 years old
No SAT or ACT required
A Mira Costa College Ambassador is available in the Counseling Office on Thursdays. Sign up with your counselor.
You can take classes concurrently during the year/summer for FREE with an Off Campus Permission Form.

14. Four-Year University Requirements CSU/UC A-G Subject Requirements
COURSES
Minimum Requirements of College Preparatory classes
A. History/Social Science
2 years: World History, U.S. History/Government
B. English
4 years: English 9, 10, 11, 12
C. Math
3 years of college prep math (4 years is highly recommended): Algebra 1(Int. Math I), Geometry, Algebra II
D. Laboratory Science
2 years of lab science
(3 years of lab science is recommended)
E. Language other than English
2 years same language (3 years is recommended)
*Students with competency in a language other than English may qualify for an exemption.
F. Visual/Performing Arts
1 year of college prep course from Art, Music, or Theater
G. College Preparatory Elective
1 year of a college prep elective
Test Requirements
SAT or ACT w/writing
*SAT Subject Test is no longer required for UC schools.

15. Private & Out of State Universities
Most private and out-of-state universities/colleges follow similar UC/CSU coursework guidelines.
For exact requirements, contact the schools directly or check their admission websites for current information.

16. Introducing the … PSAT- New! SAT Reasoning Test- New! ACT
SAT Subject Tests

17. PSAT The PSAT is a practice exam for the SAT Reasoning Test.
Taken in grade 11, the PSAT is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
The PSAT offered in October 2015 is redesigned to align with the new SAT being offered for the first time in March 2015.
Key changes:
*Clearer, stronger focus on the knowledge, skills, and understandings most important for college and career readiness and success
*½ hour longer (2 hours 45 minutes)
*No penalty for incorrect answers
*Composite score of instead of

18. SAT Reasoning Information
The redesigned SAT will be offered for the first time in March 2016
Common Core Emphasis
The new test covers: Reading/Writing and Math with an Optional Essay (colleges determine whether essay is required)
No penalty for incorrect answers
New score ranges
To learn more and to register, visit
Torrey Pines High School does not include SAT scores on your high school transcript.

19. ACT Testing Information
The exam covers five subject areas:
English Grammar
Math (up to trigonometry)
Reading Comprehension
Science Reasoning
Writing (optional)
Students should be prepared for these exams by the Spring of their junior year.
Unlike the SAT, there are no significant changes to the ACT
To register visit

20. SAT Subject Tests
This is a supplemental exam that may be required by some more selective colleges and/or programs.
Some schools require 2, if not 3, exams in different subject areas.
College Board also creates the AP exams, so if you are in an AP class, you should also sign-up to take the subject test in that course (i.e. World History, Chemistry)
Check individual college websites to confirm test requirements.

21. Subject Test Offerings
Literature
US History
World History
Math Level I *
Math Level II
Biology (E and M)
Chemistry
Physics
Reading Only
French
German
Modern Hebrew
Italian
Latin
Spanish
Listening and Reading
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
* Math Level I is not accepted by most universities. Check each school’s website for details.

22. Naviance
Software program to help prepare you for life after high school.
Use your school ID number to register
Great tool to start your resume
Personality and interest inventories
Research college options
Career Exploration

23. Naviance Computer Program http://connection.naviance.com/tphs
To login-
Your school ID number is your Naviance registration code. Your parents can also create an account by using your ID # with a “p” at the end.

24. Click on Careers to begin your career search.
Career Exploration
Click on Careers to begin your career search.

25. Click on “personality type” to find which careers may be best suited for your personality type.

26. Click on “Start Assessment” to begin the survey
Click on “Start Assessment” to begin the survey. Be sure to answer each question as honestly as possible.

27. Select the person who most reflects who you are.

28. Determine how accurately the profile describe you.

29. Indicate the degree of interest you have in the following career groupings.

30. Review your final personality report.

31. At the bottom of the report you will find some suggested careers.

32. Here is the information on a career in School Counseling 

33. Preparing for College
Begin to keep track of any extracurricular activities, sports, or community services activities that you participate in.
In Naviance the “Resume” link under “About Me” is a great way to track this information.
Consider taking SAT Subject Tests in classes that you are doing well in this year. (May or June)
Take the PSAT exam in October of 11th grade.
Plan on taking the SAT and/or ACT by the spring of your Junior year.

34. Thank You! Chr-Fl Mr. Dean Fo-Kj Mrs. Lary
For further questions, please drop by and see your counselor:
A-Cho Mrs. Cambra
Chr-Fl Mr. Dean
Fo-Kj Mrs. Lary
Kl-M & EL Mrs. Hernandez-Cyr
N-Sf & AVID Mrs. Magruder
Sh-Z Mrs. Gervasini