TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL High School Planning For Your Student PARENTS

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TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOLHigh School Planning For
Your StudentPARENTS
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Get to know your counselor

• Tustin Tillers are assigned to a counselor
  according to the alphabetical distribution of
  their last name
• A- Fa SDC
• Mr. Wiedemann
• Fe- Mc
• Ms. Pyle
• Me- Q AVID
• Ms. Repp
• R- Z Early College
• Mrs. Bledsoe

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Additional Support Staff

• Career Center Coordinator ROP
• Sherri Friend ext 122
• Data and Records/Transcripts
• Lucy Garcia ext 169 (habla espanol)
• Community Liaison
• Irene Thomas ext 159 (habla espanol)

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Graduation Requirements

• Total credits required for graduation 230
• Successful completion of the Competency in
  Technology requirement (AKA Research and Tech OR
  by passing a technology course, Media Arts, etc.
  or passing a technology proficiency exam
  completing 5 credits of an Applied Art class.)
• Passing scores on both sections of the CAHSEE
• All students must meet California state standards
  in Language Arts and Mathematics by passing the
  California High School Exit Exam.

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CAHSEE

• English
• Multiple Choice and writing sections
• Mathematics
• Multiple Choice
• Must pass both sections with a score of
• 350 to meet graduation requirement.
• Must only retake the subject that you did not
  pass the first time.
• Test Dates for 2008/2009
• November 4-5, February 3-4, May 12-13

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Required Classes for Graduation

• 5 credits 1 semester
• English 40 credits
• Math 20 credits
• Algebra Geometry
• Science 30 credits
• Life Science (Biology)
• Physical Science (Chemistry)
• Other (Earth Science)
• Social Sciences 35 credits
• Geography
• World History
• US History
• American Government Economics

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Required Classes for Graduation

• Foreign Language /or a
• Visual or Performing Art 25 Credits
• 1 year Foreign Language or VPA 10 Credits
• 1 year Foreign Language, VPA, or Applied Art 10
  Credits
• 1 semester Applied Art (Research and Technology)
  5 Credits
• Physical Education 20 Credits
• Electives 60 Credits

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Alternative Options for Credit Make-up/Completion

• Summer School
• You are required to attend summer school to
  repeat any failed classes
• Two classes maximum (10 credits)
• Adult School
• See your counselor for mandatory paperwork Junior
  year
• Make an appointment with Adult School to register
  (Seniors have priority)
• Plato
• See your counselor to register and to be put on
  the wait list
• Currently offered zero period (Seniors have
  priority)
• College Courses
• TUSD Partnership with Irvine Valley College
• Santiago Canyon College, Santa Ana College, UCI,
  etc.
• Must have school approval prior to enrollment

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UC and CSU Requirements (A-G)

• Social Science 2 years
• English 4 years
• Math (through Algebra 2) 3 years (4 years
  recommended)
• Science (with lab) 2 years (3 years recommended)
• Foreign Language 2 years (3 years recommended)
• Visual/Performing Art 1 year
• Elective 1 year (College preparatory elective)
• ALL classes must be passed with a grade of C or
  better
• UC minimum GPA for admission is 3.0
• GPA calculated from Sophomore and Junior year for
  
• UC approved courses only
• The list above represents only the minimum
  requirements. Some colleges request more. Check
  with the college of your choice.
• If you are an athlete, ask you counselor about
  NCAA Eligibility
• You must register online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.
  net
• Fill out a Student Release Form. Cost is 50.

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College Entrance Exams

• www.collegeboard.com
• www.actstudent.org
• TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL CODE 05 3570
• PSAT Preliminary SAT
• This practice SAT is recommended but not required
  for college acceptance
• It is recommended that students have completed
  Geometry
• Taken during Junior year in order to compete for
  National Merit Scholarship
• ACT and/or SAT Reasoning Test
• Taken during the spring of Junior year or no
  later than November of Senior year.
• For UC schools, 2 subject tests are required
  along with the ACT writing test
• SAT Subject Tests- Required by UC Schools
• Taken after completing accelerated courses in
  math, science, foreign language, world history,
  and literature
• Some university programs require specific SAT
  Subject Tests to be considered for admission.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Financial Aid go to www.fafsa.ed.gov (Its
  free)
• Get password and pin
• Officially submit information after January 1st.
  Document requires parent information,
  documentation and parent signature
• Apply for financial aid if you need it. Dont let
  the cost of college get in your way of an
  education.
• Scholarships and Grants www.scholarship.com,
  www.Fastweb.com, www.wierdscholar.com,
  www.freschinfo.com
• Go to the career center for more information

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I Am Concerned About My Students Gradeswhat do
I do?

• Access Parent Portal to view your son/daughters
  grades weekly
• https//schoolabi.tustin.k12.ca.us/ log on
  using ID and pass code
• Student should discuss grades with teacher on a
  one-on-one basis
• Contact your students teachers via email or
  phone extension (call ext100 for teacher
  extensions)
• Contact your students counselor or make and
  appointment for further assistance