Transcript TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL High School Planning for 12th Graders

TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL
High School Planning For
JUNIORS
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
Additional Support Staff
• Career Center Coordinator & ROP:
– Sherri Friend
• Data and Records/Transcripts
– Lucy Garcia (habla espanol)
• Community Liaison
– Irene Thomas (habla espanol)
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.
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
Required Classes for Graduation
5 credits = 1 semester
• English
• Math
40 credits
20 credits
• Algebra & Geometry
• Science
30 credits
• Life Science (Biology)
• Physical Science (Chemistry)
• Other (Earth Science)
• Social Sciences 35 credits
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Geography
World History
US History
American Government & Economics
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
Alternative Options for
Credit Make-up/Completion
• Adult School
• See your counselor for mandatory paperwork
• Make an appointment with Adult School to register
• Plato
• See your counselor to register and to be put on the wait list
• Currently offered zero period
• College Courses
• TUSD Partnership with Irvine Valley College
• Santiago Canyon College, Santa Ana College, UCI, etc.
• Must have school approval prior to enrollment
UC and CSU Requirements (A-G)
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Social Science
English
Math (through Algebra 2)
Science (with lab)
Foreign Language
Visual/Performing Art
Elective
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ALL classes must be passed with a grade of C or better
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UC minimum GPA for admission is 3.0
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2 years
4 years
3 years (4 years recommended)
2 years (3 years recommended)
2 years (3 years recommended)
1 year
1 year (College preparatory elective)
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
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You must register online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
the end of your Junior Year
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Fill out a Student Release Form. Cost is $50.
College Entrance Exams
www.collegeboard.com
www.actstudent.org
TUSTIN SAT Test Center and CEEB/ACT Code: 05 3570
• ACT and/or SAT Reasoning Test (Late Registration Oct 10th for SATs)
• 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
• 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.
Deadlines to know:
• CSU: Applications need to be submitted
November 1- November 30
www.csumentor.edu
(don’t wait until the last day)
• UC: Applications need to be submitted
November 1-November 30
• www.ucop.edu
(don’t wait until the last day)
• Private Colleges: Consult Individual
college website for deadlines.
Recommendation Letters
• These must be requested; they are not
assumed.
• For each teacher or counselor writing a letter
of recommendation, a stamped and
addressed envelope as well as your Brag
Sheet must be provided.
• Must submit your request at least three
working weeks before your expected postage
date.
• Thank you letters are suggested
Career Center
Make Mrs. Friend your friend
• Provides information and resources about:
 Scholarships and Grants for college: www.scholarship.com
www.Fastweb.com, www.wierdscholar.com, www.freschinfo.com
• Careers
• College (community, 4-year, private, out-of-state)
• SAT/ACT Testing
• The Military
• Certificate programs/specialty schools
• ROP courses
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Workshops
• College visitations from college admissions staff
• Financial aid
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Computers allow students internet access for research as well as
personality and interest inventories
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Students can access the career center as often as they want during
non-class time
Community Service
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Remember: Students can and should volunteer for
many reasons:
To feel good about themselves
To help other people
To keep active
To gain job experience
To discover interests that they did not know they
had
To make a difference in their community & the
world
To enhance college applications and resumes for
employment (If you are applying to UC schools, make 150-200 hours
over a 2 year period your goal. This will make you a more competitive
applicant.)
GET INVOLVED
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Band & Orchestra
Color Guard
Chorus
Drama
Athletics
Cheerleading
Dance Team
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Journalism
Yearbook
Link Crew
ASB/Leadership
Organized clubs
– Key Club, Anime,
Environmental,
MEChA, Science
• Start your own
organization!
Personal Learning Plan
• Under Grade 11 Post Secondary Goals:
Write what you want to do after you
graduate
• Under Junior Schedule:
Write in the classes you are currently
registered
• Sign and date under 11th grade signature