terra nova high school freshman information night class of 2019
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Terra Nova High School Freshman Information
Night
Class of 2019
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Counseling Department Staff
Dan Nemiroff, M.S., PPSLast Names A-G650-550-7677
Aliah Singh, M.A., PPSLast Names G-N
Elena Carnes, M.A., PPSLast Names O-Z650-550-7676
Cielo Calpotura, M.A., PCCI
Wellness Counselor650-550-7678
Chelsea JohnsonCollege & Career Aide
650-550-7604 [email protected]
Ananda ShivesRegistrar
650-550-7680 [email protected]
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Counseling Services
• Four-year plan• Information nights• Tracking academic progress• Conferences with parent/guardian
and teachers• Wellness Counselor & Peer Helpers• Outside referrals (i.e. Daly City Youth
Health Center)
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Transitioning to High School
• Individuation: exercise personal decision making
• Increase independence• Learn to self-advocate• Meet challenges and solve problems• Enhance self-awareness• Plan for post-secondary options and
career training
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Staying Connected
• Get to know your teachers!• Use StudentVUE regularly• Access TN websiteo Daily Bulletin
• Active involvement in the school community (i.e. athletics and clubs)
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Campus Resources
• Libraryo Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-5:30pmo Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm
• Math Lab (Room N107)o Monday-Thursday: 3-4pm in N107
• College & Career Center (Room 209)o Monday-Friday: 11:30am-3:30pm
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TN Graduation Requirements
• Earn a total of 225 credits• Pass specific subject requirements
• English: 40 credits (4 years)• History/Social Science: 30 credits (3 years)• Laboratory Science: 20 credits (2 years)• Fine Art or Language Other Than English: 10 credits
(1 year)• Career Technical Education (CTE): 10 credits (1
year)• Physical Education: 20 credits (2 years)• Health: 5 credits (1 semester)• Electives: 60 credits
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Credits & Grading
• Students may earn 5 credits per class each semester for a total of 30 credits per semester or 60 credits per year
• Progress reports every six weekso Grading is cumulative
• Credits and final grades are earned at semester’s end
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Freshman Grades Count!
• Colleges verify that 9th grade CP classes are passed with at least a C grade
• Recommendations for classes for future/advanced courses are dependent on grades in 9th grade prerequisite classes
• GPA for honors at graduation is cumulative• GPA is used for California Scholarship
Federation
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Life After High School
• On-the-job training programs• Apprenticeship programs• Military training• Career and Technical Education
programs• Community/junior colleges• Four-year colleges & universities
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Naviance – Family Connection
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UC/CSU Eligibility Requirements (“a-g”)
a. History/Social Science – 2 yearsb. English – 4 yearsc. Math – 3 years* (Math Course 1, Math Course 2, Math
Course 3)
d. Lab Science – 2 years* (1 year life & 1 year physical)
e. Language Other Than English – 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
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Am I Eligible for UC?
Minimum of 15 yearlong “a-g” courses in grades 9-12 Seven of these courses must be taken in the last two
years of high school
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in “a-g” coursework UC GPA calculation begins in 10th grade
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing Compare GPA & UC Score to determine eligibility
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Am I Eligible for CSU?
Minimum of 15 yearlong “a-g” courses in grades 9-12
Test scores required unless GPA above 3.0 and a resident of California
Eligibility Index:CSU GPA x 800 + SAT Score
ORCSU GPA x 200 + 10 x ACT Composite Score
Students must have a minimum eligibility index of 2900 for admission to a CSU using SAT scores or a minimum of 694 using ACT score Many CSU campuses have higher standards due to
impaction
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Private Colleges & Universities
Check individual admission requirementsSAT or ACT with Writing usually required
SAT Subject Tests may be requiredMost require essays, letters of
recommendation, and transcript May require supplemental information (i.e.
portfolio)Mid-year report submissions may be
necessary
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College Admissions Testing Timeline
SAT Info: www.collegeboard.org ACT Info: www.actstudent.org
10th gradeSpring: PSAT 10 offered at TN in February
11th gradeFall: PSAT offered at TN in OctoberSpring: SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing
12th gradeSummer/Fall: retake SAT or ACT to improve scores
December should be last opportunity to retake
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NCAA Student-Athletes
Must register if planning on competing at a Division I or Division II college:
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/student/index_student.html
Fee: $75 Fee waivers available to students on the
subsidized lunch program; please see Counselor
Contact prospective college to ensure you’re on track
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Community College Overview
High school graduate or 18 years of age
Benefits:• Affordability (~$46/unit)• Flexible schedule• Transfer programs• Gain career skills & certificates
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Additional Postsecondary Options
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Military Visits
Dates: January 27th
April 20th Time: 12:15-1pmLocation: College/Career Center (Room
209)
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College Visits & Career Fairs
Check College/Career Center for upcoming college visits and career fairs on-campus
Listen to announcements for listing of preview days for UC, CSU, Private Colleges, Technical Schools, and Community Colleges
Schedule campus visits by contacting colleges directly
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North Peninsula College Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 7th Time: 5-7pmLocation: Serramonte Shopping CenterMeet representatives from UC, CSU,
Private Colleges & Universities, Community Colleges, Out of State Colleges & Universities, and US Armed Forces