Terra Nova High School Junior Parent Night November 15, 2006

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Terra Nova High School Junior Parent
NightNovember 15, 2006
Kathy Gustavson 550-7676 kgusta_at_juhsd.net
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Terra Nova High School Graduation Requirements

• (1) Earn total of 225 credits
• (2) Pass subject requirements
• (3) Pass the California High School
  
• Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

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Graduation Credit Requirements

• 225 total credits
• Students earn 5 credits per class each semester,
  for a total of 30 credits per semester or 60
  credits a year
• Credits are earned at semester
• Grading is cumulative

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Terra Nova High School Graduation Requirements

• English - 4 years
• Math- 2 years
• Science- 2 years
• 1 year biological and 1 year physical
• Social Studies - 3 years
• 1 year World History, 1 year US History,
• 1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics
• Foreign Language or Fine Arts - 1 year
• Vocational Arts - 1 year
• Business, Home Economics, or Industrial
  Technology
• Physical Education - 2 years
• Health- 1 semester
• Electives - X number of units needed for
  graduation

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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
• www.cde.ca.gov/statetests/cahsee

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Life After High School GuideCareer and College
Information

• Junior Class Presentations January
• Career Planning
• Job Search Skills
• Preparing and Planning for College
• Researching College
• Community Colleges, Colleges and Universities
• Other Post Secondary Options
• Financial Planning

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Career Exploration

• California Career Zone www.cacareerzone.org
• Assess Yourself - Strengths, Interests
• Explore Industry Sectors
• Get a Reality Check

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Apprenticeship Programs

• An employee who receives an hourly wage and other
  benefits while learning a craft/trade
• 33 trades in San Mateo County
• CA Apprenticeship Programs- www.CalApprenticeship.
  org

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TNHS College Night April 19, 2006

• Information Night for all Grade Levels
• All Parents and Students are Encouraged to Attend
• How to Choose the Right College
• How to Best Prepare for College
• Meeting Eligibility Requirements
• Speakers from
• Community College System
• California State University System
• University of California System
• Private College System

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College Systems in California

• 4 College Systems
• (1) Community Colleges (109)
• (2) California State University (23)
• (3) University of California (10)
• (4) Private Colleges (77)

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Community College Eligibility Requirements

• Accepts 100 of Applicants
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older
• Reasons to Consider
• An excellent value - 20/unit
• Transfer agreements
• Technical Programs to develop job skills for a
  career

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CSU and UC Eligibility Requirements

• Subject Requirement
• Testing Requirement
• GPA Requirement
• UC schools will use comprehensive review to admit
  students (academics, extracurricular activities,
  personal statement, special circumstances)

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CSU and UC a-g Subject Requirements

• A. History/Social Science - 2 years
• B. English - 4 years
• C. Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II)
• 3 years (4 recommended)
• D. Lab Science (1 Biological, 1 Physical)
• 2 years (3 recommended)
• E. Language Other than English (Same Language)
• 2 years (3 recommended)
• F. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year
• G. College Prep Elective - 1 year
• Must earn a C or better both semesters
• (Only two exceptions - math or language if
  advanced level is C or better)
• httpspathways2.ucop.edu/doorways/list/site

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CSU UC GPA Requirement

• GPA calculated beginning in 10th grade for
  approved a-g courses only
• Minimum GPA required for CSU Eligibility is a 2.0
• competitive GPA is a 3.0 or higher
• Minimum GPA required for UC Eligibility is a 3.0
• competitive GPA is a 3.8 or higher
• Additional grade points given for grades of C or
  better in approved Honors or Advanced Placement
  Courses and transferable college courses

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Eligibility vs. Selectivity

• Meeting eligibility requirements does not
  guarantee admission
• To be selective in the admissions process, it is
  recommended that students complete additional
  college preparatory coursework
• For selectivity, GPA and test scores need to be
  above minimum requirements

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UC GPA and Test Score Averages

• Campus GPA R M W
• Berkeley 4.17 665 690 670
• Davis 3.84 595 634 602
• Irvine 3.89 602 640 612
• Los Angeles 4.13 658 687 665
• Merced 3.58 543 586 547
• Riverside 3.59 543 586 552
• San Diego 4.04 630 667 639
• Santa Barbara 3.91 609 631 612
• Santa Cruz 3.68 5.81 603 586

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CSU Impacted Campuses Eligibility Index

• San Luis Obispo Pomona 3600
• Fullerton 3200 San Diego 3640
• Long Beach 3550 Sonoma 3100
• All applicants must take the SAT Reasoning Test
• Eligibility Index is used for selection as all
  campuses have more applicants than they can
  accommodate
• Eligibility Index GPA x 800 SAT Reasoning
  Test score
• GPA x 200 10 x ACT Composite score
• Non-Impacted Campus Index is 2900/SAT or 694/ACT

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UC Comprehensive Review

• GPA in a-g courses (10-12th grade)
• SAT or ACT w/writing and 2 SAT Subject Test
  scores
• Number of, content of and performance in courses
  beyond the minimum 15 a-g courses
• Number of and performance in Honors, AP, IB,
  college courses
• Eligibility in the Local Context top 4
• Quality of the senior year courses
• Academic performance given opportunities
  available at students high school
• Outstanding performance in one or more academic
  subject areas

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UC Comprehensive Review (continued)

• Outstanding performance in one or more special
  projects in any academic field
• Recent marked improvement in academic performance
• Special talents, achievements, awards,
  leadership, significant community service
• Special school projects (evidence of special
  effort and determination, or suitability to a
  program on a specific campus)
• Academic accomplishments in light of life
  experience and special circumstances
• Location of school or home

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Private Colleges and Eligibility

• Check with each college for specific subject and
  testing requirements
• Generally speaking, meeting eligibility
  requirements for CSU UC satisfy the
  requirements for private colleges
• Private colleges use comprehensive review to
  admit students
• Letters of recommendation are required for
  private schools

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CSU UCTesting Requirement

• CSU
• SAT Reasoning or ACT
• UC
• SAT Reasoning or ACT with writing
• and
• SAT Subject Tests- 2 subject tests in 2 different
  areas History/Social Science, English
  Literature, Math II, Lab Science, or Language
  other than English

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College Admissions Recommended Testing Timeline

• www.collegeboard.com
• www.act.org
• 11th grade
• PSAT- October/3rd Saturday
• Offered once a year at TNHS
• SAT Reasoning or ACT with writing - Spring
• SAT Subject Tests - June
• U.S. History, Math II, English Literature, Lab
  Science, or Language other than English
• 12th grade
• Repeat SATs/ACTs to Improve Scores
• October, November or December

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SAT Test Dates

• Test Date Register by
• January 27, 2007 December 20
• March 10, 2007 (SAT I only) February 2
• May 5, 2007 March 29
• June 2, 2007 April 27
• October 6, 2008 September 4 Estimated
• November 3, 2008 September 28
  Registration
• December 1, 2008 November 6 Dates
• Cost SAT I 41.50, SAT IIs 26.00 - 42.00
• Fee waivers if qualified for free/reduced lunch
  program
• Note For CSU enter college code 3594 to send
  scores to all CSUs
• Enter TNHS Code 050721 to send scores to
  high school

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ACT Test Dates

• Test Date Register by
• February 10, 2007 January 5, 2007
• April 14, 2007 March 9, 2007
• June 9, 2007 May 4, 2007
• September 15, 2007
• October 27, 2007
• December 8, 2007
• Registration date is approximately 5 weeks
  before test date.

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SAT Test Preparation Programs

• The Edge TNHS Educational Support Team
• Terra Nova High School
• January-March, early evenings
• Approximately 85
• December PawPrint
• Community Education
• San Mateo Community College District
• CSM
• March, 4 Saturdays, afternoons
• Approximately 220
• [phone], http//Communityed.smccd.net

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CSU Early Assessment Program

• Academic preparation program to help high school
  students meet college readiness standards in
  English/Language arts and mathematics before
  admission to a CSU campus.
• Junior year During the STAR tests
• English 15 additional items, plus a 45 minute
  essay
• Math 15 additional items

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CSU EAP Program

• Benefits
• Skip the required placement tests
• Identify the need for additional preparation
• Adjust senior-year coursework
• Stop wasting time and money in college
  remediation courses

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College Exploration

• Explore Majors
• College Matching
• Visit Websites
• Visit Campuses

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Skyline College Making the Connection Plug
Into College

• Wondering about college?
• Thinking about a four-year university?
• Saturday, February 10, 2007, 8 3
• 12 pre-registration/15 at the door
• Conference registration includes lunch and
  material fees
• Parents Welcome!
• Plug into workshops about money for college,
  college success, writing a personal statement,
  overcoming fears, choosing a career path, meet
  university representatives
• Contact Information [phone] or
  skyplugin_at_smccd.edu

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Adolescence

• Tasks
• Individuation
• Remember the terrible twos?
• Increased independence
• Learn to self advocate
• Meet challenges and solve problems
• Increased self awareness
• Planning for post secondary school/training

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How We can Help

• Teach
• Advice vs. action
• Information vs. solutions
• Self Advocacy vs. intervention

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Supporting Students

• At school
• Establish regular contact with teachers
• via Communicado, e-mail or weekly progress
  report forms
• Find out when teachers are available for tutoring
  
• Schedule parent/teacher conferences

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Resources

• Counselors
• Monitor academic progress
• Four year plan
• Postsecondary Planning
• Additional support with teachers
• Special Services Counselor
• Outside Referrals

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Stay Connected

• Paw Print Newsletter
• Counseling Corner
• TN website
• Daily Bulletin
• Communicado
• Phone Messages
• Attendance/Information
• Educational Support Team Meetings

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Facilities

• Library
• Hours of Operation
• M-Th, 730 a.m.- 530 p.m.
• Friday, 730 a.m.- 330 p.m.
• Computer Lab
• Career Center

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Career College Center

• Phyllis Mendel pmendel_at_juhsd.net 550-7691
  Monday Friday, 10 am-2 pm
• Career/College Exploration
• Catalogs, Videos, DVDs
• College Outreach/Recruiters/Visits
• Work Permits
• Financial Aid/Scholarships

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Educational Enrichment Programs

• CSUs and UCs Summer Programs
• Community College - Concurrent Enrollment
• Regional Occupational Program
• Leadership Programs NYLF, Lead America
• Volunteer
• Private Colleges Universities
• San Francisco Academy of Art

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Community College Concurrent Enrollment

• 16 years old, 120 credits, 2.0 minimum GPA
• Vocational education
• Fine arts
• Enrichment
• Increase selectivity
• Remediate grades or requirements

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Regional Occupational Program

• 16 years old
• Career training and exploration
• Vocational education credit
• Elective credit

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Volunteering

• Gain work experience, skills, and confidence
• Explore various career fields
• Help people in need
• Meet new people
• Letters of Recommendation for college and job
  applications
• Be part of a team and have fun

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Volunteering Resources

• Terra Nova Career Center
• [phone]
• City of Pacifica
• [phone]
• The Volunteer Center
• Serving San Mateo San Francisco Counties
• [phone] ext. 225
• www.thevolunteercenter.net

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Handouts

• Important Dates and Websites
• College Calendar and Checklist
• Parent Resources
• FastWeb Scholarship Scams
• Fund Your Future