1. FRESHMEN BASICS FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

2. The Counselor’s Role Academic Academic College College Career Career Personal/ Social Personal/ Social

3. How do I contact my counselor? Students can sign up for an appointment in the Counseling Office or drop by at lunch (except Thursdays) or after school. Students can sign up for an appointment in the Counseling Office or drop by at lunch (except Thursdays) or after school. Call or email to schedule an appointment or phone conference: (310)533.4299 Call or email to schedule an appointment or phone conference: (310)533.4299

4. Counselor’s Contact Information Mrs. Garcia (A – He) Mrs. Garcia (A – He)  tgarcia@tusd.org tgarcia@tusd.org  Ext. 7609 Mrs. Druten (Hi – Ne) Mrs. Druten (Hi – Ne)  ydruten@tusd.org ydruten@tusd.org  Ext. 7611 Mrs. Barricklow (Ng – Z) Mrs. Barricklow (Ng – Z)  tbarricklow@tusd.org tbarricklow@tusd.org  Ext. 7612

5. Communication Naviance Naviance Parent Connect Parent Connect Progress Reports – Posted on Parent Connect every 5 th week Progress Reports – Posted on Parent Connect every 5 th week Quarterly and semester report cards Quarterly and semester report cards West High website: www.whs.tusd.org West High website: www.whs.tusd.org www.whs.tusd.org Principal’s and PTSA Newsletter Principal’s and PTSA Newsletter Contacting the teacher by email or phone Contacting the teacher by email or phone

7. Tips for Success Aim for a high GPA Aim for a high GPA Take challenging courses Take challenging courses Get involved on campus and in the community Get involved on campus and in the community Get organized! Obtain a student planner or organizer Get organized! Obtain a student planner or organizer Create a personal resume file on Naviance Create a personal resume file on Naviance Get to know your teachers and counselors Get to know your teachers and counselors