Download - TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PARENT NIGHT Class of 2013 SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 6:00pm-6:45pm
Class of 2013 Advisor:Mrs. Belway
Class Officers:
Sophie Shapiro
Morgan Curley
Megan Blanchard
Brianne Hanaike
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
(1) Earn a total of 225 credits(2) Pass specific subject
requirements(3) Pass the California High
School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Seniors in good academic standing should have 180 credits to date
Minimum number of credits required for senior status is 165
Please review your child’s transcript for accuracy. Transcript will be on NAVIANCE by next week
GRADUATION SUBJECT REQUIREMENTSEnglish- 4 years
Math- 3 yearsScience- 2 years
1 year biological, 1 year physicalSocial Studies- 3 years
1 year World History, 1 year U.S. History, 1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics
Foreign Language or Fine Arts- 1 yearCareer Technical Education- 1 year
Business, Home Economics, Industrial TechnologyPhysical Education- 2 yearsHealth- 1 semesterElectives- 60 credits needed for graduation
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM
(CAHSEE) 2 Sections(1) English Language Arts(2) Math
Students must pass each section with a score of 350 or higher
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/ Test dates for Seniors
October 2nd (English) & October 3rd (Math)November 6th (English) & November 7th (Math)March 12th (English) & March 13th (Math)
Students need to pass all classes during the day No guarantee that money will be available for after school classes next semester.
No room for students repeating classes at the semester
Example: Taking Gov’t and Econ during the day at the same time
All BYU courses and exams must be completed by MAY 1, 2013—No Exceptions!
(TNHS charges a $20 proctoring fee for each BYU exam)
SENIORITIS
Terra Nova High School is proud to announce the availability of Family Connection from Naviance. It is a comprehensive web-based system for Counselors, students and families. With Family Connection, students and their families will now be able to explore colleges, careers, communicate with counselors, search for scholarships and receive important school and college related announcements. Click on the NAVIANCE link under Counseling on the Terra Nova High School website for access.
Students, get the Naviance App for your iPhone or Android today!
COLLEGE SYSTEMS IN CALIFORNIA
4 College Systems California Community Colleges (110)www.cccco.edu California State University (23)www.csumentor.edu University of California (10)www.unversityofcalifornia.edu Private Colleges (77)www.aiccumentor.org
COMMUNITY COLLEGEELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or equivalent 18 years of age or olderReasons to Consider An excellent value- 1 unit = $46 Transfer Agreements Job skills for a career
APPLYING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Apply in Spring of Senior Year (March & April)Process for Applying(1) Complete the college application (online or paper)(2) Take English and Math placement tests(3) Attend Orientation(4) Meet with a college counselor(5) Register for classes Participate in Priority Enrollment Programs (PEP)
Skyline and CSM dates are in March 2013www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/PEP
http://www.skylinecollege.edu/highschool/getstartedhighschool/priorityenroll/index.html
LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEBSITES
Canada College www.canadacollege.edu City College of San Francisco www.ccsf.edu College of San Mateo www.gocsm.net Skyline College www.skylinecollege.edu
Check Them Out!!Check Them Out!!
California State University
16 campuses are impacted (out of 23 campuses)Priority given to applicants in the local service area
The minimally eligible student will have fewer options (2.0 GPA with a 1300 SAT score or a 2.99 with a 510 SAT score)
Application fee: $55 Students who qualify can get up to 4
application waivers Tuition Increase: $5,970 per year
University of California
Freshman enrollment decreased for Fall 2012
UC Merced is the only campus to guarantee admission to all eligible applicants and ELC Students
Application Fee: $70 Students who qualify can get up to 4
application waivers Tuition: $13,200 per year
CSU & UC “A-G” SUBJECT
REQUIREMENTSa. History/Social Science- 2 yearsb. English- 4 yearsc. Math- 3 years* (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)d. Lab Science- 2 years*(1 yr. Biological, 1 year
Physical)e. LOTE- 2 years* (same language)f. Visual & Performing Arts- 1 yearg. College Prep Elective- 1 year
*additional years of subject recommendedMust earn a “C” grade or better both semesters
TN UC-approved course list: https://doorways.ucop.edu/list
UC COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
GPA in “a-g” courses SAT or ACT w/writing Courses beyond the minimum 15 “a-g”courses Honors, AP, IB, college courses ELC- top 9% Quality of senior year courses Academic performance given opportunities available in high
school Outstanding performance in one or more subject areas Outstanding work in one or more special projects in any
academic field Marked improvement Talents, achievements Special projects (evidence of special effort and determination or
suitability to a program on a specific campus) Accomplishments in light of life experience Location of school or home
UC ELC STATUS
Those that are in the top 9% of their graduating class qualify as ELC
Students will be notified of their ELC status 4-6 weeks after they have submitted their application
The following campus will guarantee admission to ELC students:
MERCED!
UC PERSONAL STATEMENT
Purpose Adds clarity, depth and meaning to information collected
in other parts of the UC application Helps readers know and understand applicants and
answer any questions that may come to the evaluator’s mind
Instructions Respond to both prompts
1000 words total Shorter answer should be no less than 250 words
Type answers in a Word document and cut & paste to application
UC PERSONAL STATEMENT
Tips Write personal statement in context of academic
transcript/test scores (review these items critically- explain what is not obvious)
Explain who you are in your statement- not your mother, clergyman, brother, teachers, etc.
Focus your answers- do not need to respond to all items being asked for- choose one area that is most relevant
Draft, get feedback and revise DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE
TO WRITE YOUR STATEMENT!!
APPLYING TO UC
Apply on-line at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
Filing Period: November 1st-November 30th
(Students may access the on-line application starting October 1st )
UC Application WorkshopTerra Nova High School
November 15th 3 p.m.
Outside Computer Lab
APPLYING TO CSU
Apply on-line at www.csumentor.eduFiling Period: Oct 1st- Nov 30th
CSU Application WorkshopTerra Nova High School
October 25th 3 p.m.
Outside Computer Lab
PRIVATE COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY
Admission criteria varies (research individual school)
Course pattern for admission is similar to CSU & UC
Most require SATor ACT scores Personal statement/essay Letters of Recommendation
APPLYING TO PRIVATE COLLEGES Private colleges use either their own application for
admission or the common application For a listing of the 488 private colleges that use the common
application:www.commonapp.org
Make note of application deadlines- will vary by college
Fee: $60Application fee waivers available to eligible students
Personal statement/essay usually required Letters of Recommendation required from 2 teachers & 1
counselor Please notify teacher/counselor two weeks prior to deadline Interviews required for certain colleges
SAT/ACT CSU’s will use highest SAT or ACT score
from multiple sittings
UC’s will use only highest combined SAT or ACT score from a single sitting
All SAT and ACT tests must be completed by DECEMBER of Senior year
Impacted UC/CSU campuses prefer that students complete testing by the November test dates
Students must indicate Terra Nova as their school when taking the SAT/ACT: TN code is: 050721
In addition to self-reporting their SAT/ACT scores into their application, students must also send scores to colleges via www.collegeboard.com
Fee is $11 per campus
CSU has a universal code: 3594 For UC’s if you send score to one UC campus, all campuses will receive it. Student athletes must also send scores to
NCAA clearinghouse: NCAA code is: 9999
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS DECISIONS Most CSU & UC Campuses will notify students of
admissions decision by March 2012 Private Colleges will notify students of
admissions decisions on a rolling basis, depending on school- most decisions should be made by March
Conditions of Admission*Complete all coursework reported in the application with appropriate grades*Notify campus in a timely manner of deficient grades in the fall or spring of senior year*Notify campus of any change in course selection
NOW THAT I’M GOING TO COLLEGE
Students should attend Spring Open Houses to finalize decision
Students must choose campus of attendance and submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and deposit by
May 1st deadlineFAILURE TO MEET DEADLINE
= NO COLLEGE ADMISSION
Make residence hall decisions Take English and Math Placement Tests- by May 4th Read College Advising Materials and contact Academic
Advisor Attend College Orientation- most are mandatory
STUDENT ATHLETES
If students are planning on competing at a Division I or Division II college, they must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP
www.eligibilitycenter.org
FEE: $70Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch
program, please see VPG
Make contact with coach at college campus to make sure you are on track
FINANCIAL AID
ALL students should apply for financial aid regardless of whether or not they think they will qualify
2 Sources of Financial Assistance (1) Funding from the federal government and state(2) Scholarships
FINANCIAL AID GOVERNMENT AND STATE
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
www.fafsa.ed.gov
January 1st- March 2nd
File the Cal Grant GPA verification formStudents will get the form in their Gov’t/ Econ classes in
January
January 1st- March 2nd
You should never have to pay to fill out and submit the FAFSA!
FINANCIAL AIDPRIVATE COLLEGES
Many private colleges require students to complete the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA verification form
CSS Profile helps colleges award their private student aid funds
Must complete the CSS Profile onlinewww.collegeboard.org/profile
Visit “students” section of collegeboardClick on the CSS/Profile section under “Pay for College”
Apply starting October 1st FEE: $25 initial application fee $16 per reportFee waivers available to students who qualify, see counselor
HELP: [email protected]
FINANCIAL AIDSCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are sources of FREE $$ 2 types of scholarships:
* Need-Based Scholarships* Merit-Based Scholarships
Apply for scholarships when completing college applications
UC scholarship applications are embedded in the admissions application
Apply directly to CSU Financial Aid offices Contact college financial aid office and inquire about
scholarships/special programsPresidential ScholarsEOP Program
TN bulletin/career center
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
Starting wages $9-$14/hour; $35/hour and up once journeyman status is reached
Requirements* 18 years old* High school diploma or equivalent* Pass qualifying test and interview* Complete required prerequisite classes
www.calapprenticeship.org
UNITED STATES MILITARY
Air force Requirements Army * 17 years old Coast Guard * U.S. citizen/green
card Marines * High school diploma Navy
www.todaysmilitary.com
WORLD OF WORK
Students may obtain application for work permits from the TN Career Center Room 209
Marie Martin (650) 550-7604 Peninsula Works/Jobs for Youth
271 92nd St., Daly City (650) 301-8492 * Employment Services for Youth ages 14-21 years old* Job placement assistance (job referrals)* One-on-one job counseling* Interviewing skills* Resume writing* Job search web site for teens
SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
May 16th
7 p.m. Cafeteria
Honors at Graduation- 3.0-3.49 GPAHigh Honors at Graduation- 3.5 GPA
or higher
SENIOR CHECK-OUT
Monday, May 20th (starts at 2:45 p.m.) All bills must be paid for students to check-
out for graduation All books must be returned to the library
prior to check-out Located in the cafeteria Students get in line based on their last
name and check in with their counselor.
COUNSELOR INFORMATION Challis Michael
Seniors Last Name “A-J”
650-550-7675
[email protected] Micaela Nereu
Seniors Last Name “K-N”
650-550-7676
[email protected] Tricia Hernandez
Seniors Last Name “O-Z”
650-550-7677