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TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT
September 19, 2013
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CLASS OF 2015
NEW COUNSELOR CONTACTS
Sabrina Wilson (Last Name A-He)Phone: (650) 550-7675E-mail: [email protected]
Jennifer Gordon (Last Name Hi-Sa)Phone: (650) 550-7677E-mail: [email protected]
Maritza Torres (Last Name Sc-Z)Phone: (650) 550-7677Email: [email protected]
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TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
(1)Earn a total of 225 credits
(2)Pass specific subject requirements
(3)Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
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JUNIOR STANDING
Juniors in good academic standing should have 120 credits to date
Minimum number of credits required for junior status is 105 credits
Review your student’s course history on ParentVUE
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GRADUATION SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
English- 4 yearsMath- 3 yearsScience- 2 years
1 year biological, 1 year physicalSocial Studies- 3 years
1 year World History, 1 year U.S. History, 1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics
Language Other than English or Visual Performing Arts- 1 year
Career Technical Education- 1 yearBusiness, Home Economics, Industrial
TechnologyPhysical Education- 2 yearsHealth- 1 semesterElectives Courses5
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CASHEE)
2 sections(1)English Language Arts(2)Math
Students must pass each section with a score of 350 or higher
Juniors have two opportunities to take test this year if not previously passed (November 5 & 6 and March 18 & 19)
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CREDIT/SUBJECT DEFICIENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Summer School Classes (credit recovery only) On-line classes (APEX)Private summer school programs
(e.g. Mercy, Riordan, S.I.)Concurrent Enrollment Skyline, CSM, Canada (not guaranteed)
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COLLEGE SYSTEMS IN CALIFORNIA
4 College SystemsCalifornia Community Colleges
(112)California State University (23)
University of California (10)Private Colleges (77)
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California Community
College Campuses
www.cccco.edu
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent18 years of age or olderReasons to ConsiderAn excellent value- $46 per unitTransfer agreementsJob skills for a career
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California State University (CSU) Campuses www.csumentor.edu
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University of California (UC) Campuseswww.universityofcalifornia.edu
CSU & UC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Subject RequirementsTesting RequirementsGPA RequirementUC schools will use a comprehensive review to admit students
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CSU & UC “A-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
a. History/Social Science- 2 yearsb. English- 4 yearsc. Math- 3 years* (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II)
d. Lab Science- 2 years*(1 yr. Biological, 1 yr. Physical)
e. LOTE- 2 years* (same language)
f. Visual & Performing Arts- 1 yearg. College Prep Elective- 1 year * additional years of subject recommended
Must earn a grade of “C” or better both semesters
TN course list: https://doorways.ucop.edu/list 14
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UC SUBJECT REQUIREMENT TIMELINE
To be eligible for UC, students must complete the 15 required “a-g” subjects, with at least 11 courses completed by the end of junior year:1 year of History/Social Science2 years of English2 years of Mathematics1 year of Laboratory Science1 year of Language other than English4 years chosen from among the remaining
“a-g” requirements
CSU & UC GPA REQUIREMENT
CSU minimum GPA for eligibility is a 2.7, competitive GPA is a 3.2 or higher
UC minimum GPA for eligibility is a 3.0, competitive GPA is a 4.0 or higher
GPA is calculated beginning in 10th grade for approved “a-g” courses only
Additional grade points given for a grade of “C” or higher in approved Honors or Advanced Placement Courses and transferable college courses
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AM I ELIGIBLE FOR CSU?
Eligibility Index(GPA) x 800 + (SAT Critical Reading + SAT
Mathematics)(GPA) X 200+(10 X ACT Composite Score)Students must have a minimum eligibility
index of 2900 using the SAT or 694 using the ACT for admission to a CSU
Students must have above the minimum for impacted campuses
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UC COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
GPA in “A-G” courses SAT or ACT w/writing Courses beyond the minimum 15 “A-G” courses Honors, AP, IB, college courses ELC- NOW TOP 9% Quality of senior year courses Academic performance given opportunities available in high
school Outstanding performance in one or more subject areas Outstanding work in one or more special projects in any academic
field Marked improvement Talents, achievements Special projects (evidence of special effort and determination or
suitability to a program on a specific campus) Accomplishments in light of life experience Location of school or homehttp://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/california-
residents/index.html18
CSU & UC TESTING REQUIREMENT
CSUSAT Reasoning Test or ACTUCSAT Reasoning Test or ACT with writing
SAT Subject Tests are no longer required
for admission! (SAT Subject Tests are highly recommended
for students
pursuing math and science majors)19
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS RECOMMENDED TESTING
TIMELINE
11th gradePSAT- administered at TN on October 19th SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with writing- Spring
2014SAT Subject Tests (for UC/Private schools only)-
June 2014
12th gradeRepeat SAT/ACT to Improve Scores (SAT- October, November or December)(ACT- September, October, December)
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PRELIMINARY SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE EXAM (PSAT)
PSAT tests Critical Reading, Writing, MathPurpose
Help students prep for the SAT by familiarizing students with the testing environment and test content
PSAT offered at TN on October 19th
Testing fee: $15PSAT Results workshop will be held in
January 2014
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SAT vs. ACT
SATCritical ReadingWritingMath Tests ability to reasonwith facts and conceptsrather than the ability
torecall and reciteinformation
ACTEnglishMathReadingScienceTest questions are
more closely related to the high school curriculum
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SAT TEST DATES 2014 / FEES
Test Date Registration DeadlineJanuary 25, 2014 December 27,
2013March 8, 2014 February 7, 2014May 3, 2014 April 4, 2014June 7, 2014 May 9,
2014
FeesSAT Reasoning Test: $51SAT Subject Tests
Basic Registration Fee: $24.50Language Test w/Listening: add $24All other subject tests: $13 each
Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program, please
see College & Career Aide23
SAT REGISTRATION
Register on www.collegeboard.comChoose high school in your local area (TN does not offer SAT testing)Be sure to enter the TN code: 050721Students may select up to four
colleges to receive scores, each additional score report is $10
CSU universal code: 3594 for all 23 campuses
NEW! Must include photo to register24
ACT TEST DATES / FEES
Test Date Registration DeadlineFebruary 8, 2014 January 10, 2014April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014June 14, 2014 May 8, 2014 FeesACT (no writing) : $35ACT plus writing: $50.50
Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch
program, please see counselor
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ACT REGISTRATION
Register at www.actstudent.orgChoose high school in your local area
(TN does not offer ACT testing)
Be sure to enter the TN code: 050721Students may select up to four colleges to
receive scores, additional score report is $11
No universal ACT code for CSUStudents must release ACT score to 1 CSU
campusNEW! Must include photo to register
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SAT/ACT RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that Juniors take the SAT Reasoning Test/ACT in March/April or May/June and take the SAT subject tests (for UC and Private Schools only) in June
Students should take the SAT or ACT at least once in the Junior year and once in the fall of Senior year
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California Independent College and University Campuses
www.aiccu.edu
PRIVATE COLLEGE ELIGIBILTY
Admission criteria varies (research individual school)
Course pattern for admission is similar to CSU & UC
Most require SAT & ACT scoresPersonal statement/essay Letters of RecommendationStudents must submit application via:
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EARLY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (EAP)
Tests college readiness in English & Math11th grade students will be encouraged to participate in the EAP this spring as part of the STAR testing
Students will be asked to answer an additional 15 questions in English & write a 45-minute essay
Students will also answer an additional 15 questions in Math
Depending on scores, students may be waived from math and English placement testing.
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THE COLLEGE SEARCH
4 STEPS1.Identify factors that are most important to you in a college2.Find colleges that meet your criteria3.Evaluate your admissibility4.Visit schools
Terra Nova High School is proud to announce the availability of Family Connection from Naviance. It is a comprehensive web-based system for Counselors, students and families. With Family Connection, students and their families will now be able to explore colleges, careers, communicate with counselors, search for scholarships and receive important school and college related announcements. Click on the NAVIANCE link under Counseling on the Terra Nova High School website for access.
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NORTH PENINSULA
COLLEGE FAIR
SERRAMONTE MALL WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 9th
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
STUDENT ATHLETES
If students are planning on competing at a Division I or Division II college, they must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse during their Junior year.
www.eligibilitycenter.org
FEE: $70Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized
lunch program, please see VPG, for further information
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Explore various career fieldsGain work experience, skills, confidenceHelp people in needLetters of recommendation for college and
jobsScholarship Opportunities!
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VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
Volunteer Center (serves San Mateo & San
Francisco County)www.thevolunteercenter.net
Terra Nova Career Center (650) 550-7604
City of Pacifica (650) 738-7300
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JUNIOR YEAR COUNSELING CURRICULUM
Fall classroom presentations (Fall Semester)Review high school graduation and college
eligibility requirements, junior year planning calendar, important dates & deadlines, copy of transcript
Spring classroom presentations Review graduation requirementsDiscuss postsecondary optionsResearching college optionsCareer Planning/Job Search Skills
Junior Year Academic Review (August-May)
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Thank you for coming tonight! We look forward to working with you and your student this year.
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