Tustin High School Freshman/Sophomore Fall Parent Workshop 2016-2017 Presented by your THS Counselors
Who is my child s counselor? Mrs. Hagstrom Freshman// non-avid Mrs. Pysher Sophomore// non-avid Mrs. Avila AVID// 9th & 10th
Junior/Senior Counselors Mrs. Bledsoe (A - Gillis) Mrs. Swanson (Ortiz - Z) Mrs. Park (Godoy-Orajel)
Counseling Support Staff Julie Sam ROP Specialist Ana Menjivar Counseling Secretary Darius Durham Counseling Technician
What are the graduation requirements? Earn 230 credits in specific subject areas At this time, it is no longer a requirement to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) as the state of California has currently suspended the test. We are waiting for the state to make a final decision.
Graduation Requirements
Oops! What do I do if I failed a class? Summer School TUSD Adult School Two 3-week sessions are offered Can remediate D s and F s Only minimum graduation courses available, no Lab Sciences, Foreign Languages or honors/ap courses Credits are not A - G approved Only for Juniors and Seniors PLATO Online independent recovery course currently offered during zero and 7th period Courses not available: lab courses, foreign languages, Honors/AP Credits are A - G approved Seniors have first priority
A - G Requirements All A - G courses must be passed with a minimum C grade Must have 11/15 A - G courses completed by end of junior year
California State Universities 23 total CSU Bakersfield, CSU Channel Islands, CSU Chico, CSU Dominguez Hills, CSU East Bay, CSU Fresno, CSU Fullerton, Humboldt State University, CSU Los Angeles, CSU Long Beach, California Maritime Academy, CSU Monterey Bay, CSU Northridge, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CSU Sacramento, CSU San Bernardino, San Diego State University, San Francisco State University, San Jose State University, Sonoma State University, CSU San Marcos, CSU Stanislaus Admission based on Eligibility Index from calculated GPA from A - G courses and SAT/ACT test scores Minimum 2.0 GPA calculated from A - G sophomore and junior year courses only Majority of CSU s are impacted which means more students apply than there are available seats
University of California 9 Total UC Los Angeles, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Santa Cruz Minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 calculated from A - G sophomore and junior year courses only Requires SAT or ACT plus writing (SAT Subjects exams are no longer required except for certain majors) Only 8 semester H/AP courses are accepted Top 9% ELC: UC schools will notify you if you qualify If you receive notification for top 9% ELC, apply! (Not an admission guarantee to your UC of choice)
Community College Two year public local schools that provides the first two years of general education requirements, certificate programs, or associate s degrees As a transfer student from the community college, the CSU/UC campuses give priority admission Students can earn a specific certificate or an associate degree in a specialized field and enter the workforce immediately Economic option for students as the average cost of community college is less than half the cost of a public 4 year universities and about one-tenth the cost of private institutions Students are NOT required to take any college entrance exams
Financial Aid What is Financial Aid? Financial assistance that covers educational expenses including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation What types of financial aid are available? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form used by the U.S. Dept. of Ed. to determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) by conducting a need analysis based on financial information given by your family. Apply online starting October 1, 2016 - March 2, 2017 Student must have Social Security Number Loans are required to be paid back after graduation
Financial Aid Cal Grant is a financial aid program administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) providing aid to students attending a California college or vocational school Eligibility is based on minimum GPA and need Students do NOT have to pay back Must complete the FAFSA before submitting Cal Grant online Due March 2, 2017 A scholarship is financial aid given to students because for various reasons such merit, athletic ability, following a particular career, or has some special ethnic or other characteristic. Students do NOT have to pay back Monthly scholarship calendars will be emailed to your mytusd account Search on Naviance
Naviance..how can it help me? O Career Planning O Interest Inventory, Resume Building O College Planning O College Search, Application Process, College Major Exploration, College visit sign ups, workshop sign ups O Success Planning O Personalized Goals and Tasks, Surveys and Inventories, Student Planner
Family Connection Page Log In Sign in! UN:mytusd email PW:class year?
Make sure that email is current and accurate! This will be a main mode of communication
Naviance Tips Check your emails frequently to get updates. Check on Naviance frequently to sign up for upcoming workshops and college visits Research careers and colleges to find out admission requirements. All of it is right at your fingertips!
What can I do to help my child in school? O O O O O O O Connect with your child s teachers Aeries Parent Portal Haiku Check their homework Monitor your child s internet, TV and social media Encourage your student to get involved! Check the THS website for available clubs- students can start their own!