2. WHS Eighth Grade Parent Night Tiffany Garcia (A - He) tgarcia@tusd.org Ext. 7609 Tiffany Garcia (A - He) tgarcia@tusd.org Ext. 7609tgarcia@tusd.org Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) llau@tusd.org Ext. 7611 Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) llau@tusd.org Ext. 7611@tusd.org Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) tbarricklow@tusd.org Ext. 7612 Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) tbarricklow@tusd.org Ext. 7612tbarricklow@tusd.org

3. The Counselor’s Role Academic College Career Personal/social

4. Online Resources www.whs.tusd.org www.parentconnect.tusd.org http://connection.naviance.com/westhigh

5. How do I contact my counselor? Your student can sign up for an appointment in the Counseling Office or drop by at lunch (except Thursdays) or after school Email or call to schedule an appointment: Tiffany Garcia (A - He) tgarcia@tusd.org Ext. 7609 tgarcia@tusd.org Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) llau@tusd.org Ext. 7611 Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) llau@tusd.org Ext. 7611@tusd.org Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) tbarricklow@tusd.org Ext. 7612 tbarricklow@tusd.org

6. High School Graduation Requirements 220 total credits in the required subjects. An average of 60 credits per year. Six semesters of excellent or satisfactory citizenship marks Students also need to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).

7. Graduation Requirements English 40 credits Social Science 30 credits including: World History 10; US History 10; Govt/Econ 10 Mathematics 20 credits: Algebra 1 minimum Science 20 credits (physical and biological) Health 5 credits Foreign Language/ V P Arts 10 credits Physical Education 20 credits

8. Honors Courses Open enrollment policy  current grades and teacher recommendations should be considered Number of Honors courses to take Application and Commitment Forms required

9. Aim For A Balanced Program Allow for a period of adjustment Manageable schedule Athletics and activities require extra hours Honors courses demand extra study hours

12. SCHEDULING Bert Lynn Middle School  April 18 th and 19 th Jefferson Middle School  April 25 th and 26 th Private and non-feeder schools  Enrollment packets available starting March 26 th. Turn in completed forms by the end of April in order to meet with a Counselor in May.  Limited appointments available in May  Latecomers will meet with counselor mid-August

13. Enrollment Procedures for New TUSD Students TWO CURRENT original utility bills Birth Certificate/Passport Parent Picture ID Transcripts or report cards from 8 th Grade Immunization Records (Tdap Booster) Student/Parent will be scheduled to meet with a Counselor in May to select courses

14. Questions?