Terra Nova High School Junior Information Night Class of 2017 November 19, 2015

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

dnemiroff@juhsd.net

Aliah Singh, M.A., PPSLast Names G-N

650-550-7675aliah.singh@juhsd.net

Elena Carnes, M.A., PPSLast Names O-Z650-550-7676

ecarnes@juhsd.net

Cielo Calpotura, M.A., PCCI

Wellness Counselor650-550-7678

ccalpotura@juhsd.net

Chelsea JohnsonCollege & Career Aide

650-550-7604 cjohnson@juhsd.net

Ananda ShivesRegistrar

650-550-7680 ashives@juhsd.net

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