torrey pines high school academic planning presentation 10 th grade students class of 2017
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Torrey Pines High School
Academic Planning Presentation
10th grade studentsClass of 2017
Jayme Cambra
A-C
[email protected]. 2213
Jennifer Magruder
N-Sf & AVID
[email protected]. 2215
Sally Gervasini
Sh-Z
[email protected]. 2200
Who is Your School Counselor?
Chanelle Lary
Fo-Kj
[email protected]. 2012
Melissa Hernandez-Cyr
Kl-M & EL
[email protected]. 2017
Brennan Dean
Chr – Fl
[email protected]. 2214
How to Contact Your School Counselor
Visit your counselor before school, during break, during lunch, or after school. This method is best if you have a concern or question that can be addressed quickly.
Fill out a “Request to see your counselor” slip (available in the Counseling Office across from the secretary’s desk). This method is best if you have a concern or question that may take more time to address.
For an urgent matter which requires immediate attention and cannot be addressed through the other methods, you may come in to see your counselor anytime. Please first check in with your teacher and the Counseling Secretary.
Listen to the morning announcements Read the Falconer Visit the TPHS website:
http://tp.sduhsd.net/index.php Visit the Counseling website:
http://tp.sduhsd.net/counseling.php Set up a Naviance Account “Like” TP Counseling on Facebook Ask a PAL (Peer Assistance Listener) Check Aeries regularly
How to Stay Informed
Aeries
If you don’t have AERIES, see the Counseling
Secretary to request your verification code.
* The verification code is the same for parents and students.
* Once entered, you can change the password to your own.
Use AERIES to monitor your: Grades
Attendance Graduation Status
Ways to Get Involved
Join a club (or create your own!) **See ASB website for a list of clubs**Try out for a sportAudition for a play or get involved in theatreJoin PALS, Journalism, Debate, Yearbook, ASB, etc.
Get Support
o Speak with an adult on campus that you trust (Administrator, Counselor, Teacher, Coach, Club Advisor)
o Peer Assistance Listeners (PALs)o Academic Tutoring
-Peer Tutoring in all subjects- Monday-Thursdayafter school in the Media Center-Subject specific tutoring - Classroom-based after school* Tutoring schedule available on tphs.net
o READI
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Check your transcripts for the following:
Correct name and address Off campus classes Credits Grades Courses taken in the correct year Graduation Status
General High School Requirements
Complete a minimum of 230 credits.
Complete all course requirements. Including Health
Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in: Language Arts Mathematics
Passing Algebra I (or Integrated Math I) is a state mandated graduation requirement (can be met in middle school).
Required High School Courses
English40 Credits(4 years)
Mathematics*Algebra I (or Int. Math I)
30 Credits(3 years)
Social Studies30 Credits(3 years)
Science 20 Credits
Biological - 10Physical - 10
(2 years)
Physical Education10 Credits(1 year)
Year One PE10 Credits(1 year)
*(Including Health)
Career Technical Education10 Credits(1 year)
Visual / Performing Arts
10 Credits(1 Year)
Electives70 Credits
Honors/AP vs. College Prep Courses
Things to consider: Level of difficulty Achievement level in the past Personal interest and motivation Time management skills Work and study habits Balance
Your current teachers are a great resource.
* This is an important topic to think about now, because counselors will meet with students in the Spring to register for their 2015-16 courses!
Summer School Courses
District Summer Courses Summer school courses will only be offered to current
juniors and seniors who are behind in credits for graduation.
Off Campus Courses (at your own expense) For off campus classes, students must receive approval
from their counselor prior to taking the class. The off campus permission form must be signed by a
parent and be on record with the counselor. The form is available on the website.
**Students may take up to 30 approved credits off campus at other schools throughout high school.
Community College Requirements
o High School Diploma or be 18 years old
o No SAT or ACT required
o A Mira Costa College Ambassador is available in the Counseling Office on Thursdays. Sign up with your counselor.
o You can take classes concurrently during the year/summer for FREE with an Off Campus Permission Form.
Four-Year University RequirementsCSU/UC A-G Subject Requirements
COURSES Minimum Requirements of College Preparatory classes
A. History/Social Science
2 years: World History, U.S. History/Government
B. English 4 years: English 9, 10, 11, 12
C. Math 3 years of college prep math (4 years is highly recommended): Algebra 1(Int. Math I), Geometry, Algebra II
D. Laboratory Science
2 years of lab science(3 years of lab science is recommended)
E. Language other than English
2 years same language (3 years is recommended)*Students with competency in a language other than English may qualify for an exemption.
F. Visual/Performing Arts
1 year of college prep course from Art, Music, or Theater
G. College Preparatory Elective
1 year of a college prep elective
Test Requirements SAT or ACT w/writing*SAT Subject Test is no longer required for UC schools.
Private & Out of State Universities
Most private and out-of-state universities/colleges follow similar UC/CSU coursework guidelines.
For exact requirements, contact the schools directly or check their admission websites for current information.
Introducing the …
PSAT- New!
SAT Reasoning Test- New!
ACT
SAT Subject Tests
PSAT
The PSAT is a practice exam for the SAT Reasoning Test. Taken in grade 11, the PSAT is also the National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test. The PSAT offered in October 2015 is redesigned to align with the new
SAT being offered for the first time in March 2015. Key changes:
*Clearer, stronger focus on the knowledge, skills, and understandings most important for college and career readiness and success*½ hour longer (2 hours 45 minutes) *No penalty for incorrect answers *Composite score of 400-1600 instead of 60-240
SAT Reasoning Information
The redesigned SAT will be offered for the first time in March 2016
Common Core Emphasis The new test covers: Reading/Writing
and Math with an Optional Essay (colleges determine whether essay is required)
No penalty for incorrect answers New score ranges 400-1600 To learn more and to register, visit
www.collegeboard.com
Torrey Pines High School does not include SAT scores on your high school transcript.
ACT Testing Information The exam covers five subject areas:
English GrammarMath (up to trigonometry) Reading ComprehensionScience ReasoningWriting (optional)
Students should be prepared for these exams by the Spring of their junior year.
Unlike the SAT, there are no significant changes to the ACT
To register visit www.act.org
SAT Subject Tests This is a supplemental exam that
may be required by some more selective colleges and/or programs.Some schools require 2, if not 3,
exams in different subject areas.
College Board also creates the AP exams, so if you are in an AP class, you should also sign-up to take the subject test in that course (i.e. World History, Chemistry)
Check individual college websites to confirm test requirements.
Subject Test Offerings
Literature
US History World History
Math Level I * Math Level II
Biology (E and M) Chemistry Physics
Reading Only French German Modern Hebrew Italian Latin Spanish
Listening and Reading Chinese Japanese Korean
* Math Level I is not accepted by most universities. Check each school’s website
for details.
Naviance
Software program to help prepare you for life after high school. http://connection.naviance.com/tphs Use your school ID number to register
Great tool to start your resume
Personality and interest inventories
Research college options
Career Exploration
Naviance Computer Programhttp://connection.naviance.com/tphs To login-
Your school ID number is your Naviance registration code. Your parents can also create an account by using your ID # with a “p”
at the end.
Career Exploration
Click on Careers to begin your career
search.
Click on “personality type” to find which careers may
be best suited for your personality type.
Click on “Start Assessment” to begin the survey. Be sure to answer each question as
honestly as possible.
Select the person who most reflects
who you are.
Determine how
accurately the profile describe
you.
Indicate the degree of
interest you have in the following
career groupings.
Review your final
personality report.
At the bottom of the report you will
find some suggested careers.
Here is the information on
a career in School
Counseling
Preparing for College Begin to keep track of any extracurricular
activities, sports, or community services activities that you participate in. In Naviance the “Resume” link under
“About Me” is a great way to track this information.
Consider taking SAT Subject Tests in classes that you are doing well in this year. (May or June)
Take the PSAT exam in October of 11th grade.
Plan on taking the SAT and/or ACT by the spring of your Junior year.
Thank You!
For further questions, please drop by and see your counselor:
A-Cho Mrs. CambraChr-Fl Mr. DeanFo-Kj Mrs. LaryKl-M & EL Mrs. Hernandez-
CyrN-Sf & AVID Mrs. MagruderSh-Z Mrs. Gervasini