terra nova high school junior information night class of 2017 november 19, 2015
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Terra Nova High School Junior Information Night
Class of 2017
November 19, 2015
Counseling Department StaffDan Nemiroff, M.S., PPS
Last 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]
AgendaCounseling Services
TNHS Graduation Requirements
Credit Recovery Options
UC/CSU/Private University Eligibility
SAT & ACT Information
NCAA Student-Athletes
Community College Overview
Additional Postsecondary Options
College & Career Exploration
Counseling Services
Individual academic planning Fall Classroom Presentations Spring Course Selection Conferences with parent/guardian and
teachers Referrals to Wellness Counselor
and/or outside agencies (i.e. Daly City Youth Health Center)
TNHS Graduation Requirements Earn a total of 225 credits Pass specific subject requirements
English: 40 credits (4 years) Math: 30 credits (3 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
Graduation Credit Check
Juniors in good academic standing should have 120 credits to date
Minimum number of credits required for junior status is 105
See your counselor for transcript review
Credit Recovery Options
Summer school APEX BYU Independent Study
College Systems Community Colleges California Public Universities
University of California (UC) California State Universities (CSU)
Private Colleges & Universities
UC/CSU Eligibility Requirements (“a-g”)
a. History/Social Science – 2 yearsb. English – 4 yearsc. Math – 3 years* (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)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
Am I Eligible for UC/CSU? 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
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing
Private Colleges & Universities Check individual admission requirements
SAT or ACT with Writing usually required SAT Subject Tests may be required
Most require essays, letters of recommendation, and transcript May require supplemental information (i.e.
portfolio) Many accept the Common Application
www.commonapp.org May require mid-year report submissions
New SAT Exam Essay OPTIONAL 4 Parts:
Reading Writing and Language Math Optional Essay
400-1600 score scale 3 hours (+50 minutes with optional essay) 4 answer choices No penalty for guessing
Recommended Testing Timeline 11th Grade
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing Take SAT Subject Tests if specifically
required by University or intended major (May or June)
12th Grade Repeat SAT/ACT at least once
SAT Exam Dates & FeesTest Date Registration DeadlineMarch 5th Feb. 5th (Feb. 19th late registration)May 7th April 8th (April 22nd late registration)June 4th May 5th (May 20th late registration)
Fees* SAT: $43SAT with Essay: $54.50SAT Subject Tests:
• Basic Subject Test: $26 (per registration)• Language with Listening Tests: +$26 (per test)• All other Subject Tests: +$18 (per test)
www.sat.collegeboard.org
*Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program; please see Counselor
ACT Exam Dates & Fees
Test Date Registration DeadlineFebruary 6th Jan. 8th (Jan. 9th late registration)April 9th March 4th (March 5th late registration)June 11th May 6th (May 7th late registration)
Fees* ACT (No Writing): $39.50ACT with Writing: $56.50
www.actstudent.org
*Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program; please see Counselor
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
Community College Overview
High school graduate or 18 years of age
Benefits: Affordability (~$46/unit) Flexible schedule Transfer programs Gain career skills & certificates
Early Assessment Program (EAP) EAP helps students determine
readiness to take college level English and math courses before attending a CSU or participating CCC
All juniors will take the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) in the spring
Students must mark the release button at the end of both tests
Additional Postsecondary Options
Military Visits Dates:
January 27th
April 20th Time: 12:15-1pm Location: College/Career Center
(Room 209)
Naviance – Family Connection
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
NACAC College Fair
Date: Saturday, April 30th Time: 1:30-4:30pm Location: Cow Palace Arena Meet admission representatives
from a wide range of postsecondary institutions
Volunteer/Internship Opportunities
Explore various career fields Gain work experience, skills, and
confidence Obtain letters of recommendation
for college applications and job opportunities
Visit College & Career Center for more info!
Volunteer Resources
College & Career Center (Room 209) City of Pacifica
www.cityofpacifica.org Pacifica School Volunteers
www.pacificaschoolvolunteers.org The Volunteer Center
www.thevolunteercenter.net