Get to know your THS counselor:

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Get to know your THS counselor

• Tustin Tillers are assigned to a counselor
  according to the alphabetical distribution of
  their last name
• Mr. Wiedemann
• A- Fa SDC
• Ms. Pyle
• Fe- Mc
• Ms. Repp
• Me- Q AVID
• Mrs. Bledsoe
• R- Z Early College

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Additional Support Staff

• Attendance [phone]
• Monica Johnston and Jeanine Raab
• Career Center Coordinator ROP
• Sherri Friend ext 122
• Data and Records/Transcripts
• Lucy Garcia ext 169 (habla espanol)
• Community Liaison
• Irene Thomas ext 159 (habla espanol)

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE

• www.tustin.k12.ca.us/ths/counseling
• Includes
• Frequently asked questions
• Required forms
• Academic program and club information
• College and career planning information
• Phone and email contact information

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Graduation Requirements

• Total credits required for graduation 230
• See page titled High School Requirements for
  more
• information.
• 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.

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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

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UC and CSU Requirements (A-G)

• Social Science 2 years
• English 4 years
• Math (through Algebra 2) 3 years (4 years
  recommended)
• Science (with lab) 2 years (3 years recommended)
• Foreign Language 2 years (3 years recommended)
• Visual/Performing Art 1 year
• Elective 1 year (College preparatory elective)
• ALL classes must be passed with a grade of C or
  better
• UC minimum GPA for admission is 3.0
• 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
• You must register online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.
  net
• Fill out a Student Release Form. Cost is 50.

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Recommended Tests

• TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL CODE 05 3570
• ACT www.actstudent.org
  SAT www.collegeboard.com
• PSAT/NMSQT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
• Test taken October of 9th, 10th and 11th grade
• This practice SAT is recommended but not required
  for college acceptance
• It is recommended that students have completed
  Geometry
• Taken during Junior year in order to compete for
  National Merit Scholarship
• ACT Assessment plus writing and/or SAT Reasoning
  Test
• ACT Taken April/June of 11th and/or
  October/December of 12th grade.
• SAT Taken May or June of 10th/11th grade and/or
  no later than October/November of 12th grade
• For UC schools, 2 SAT subject tests are required
  along with the ACT writing test
• SAT Subject Tests- Required by UC Schools
• 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.

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GET INVOLVEDShow your Tiller Pride!

• Band Orchestra
• Color Guard
• Chorus
• Drama
• Athletics
• Cheerleading
• Dance Team

• Journalism
• Yearbook
• Link Crew
• ASB/Leadership
• Organized clubs
• Anime, Future Teachers of America, Environmental,
  MeCha, Science and
• Key Clubs
• Start your own organization!

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Honors Classes Criteria for Placement

• Teacher approval is needed.
• Students need to complete an annual Honors
  Contract Form signed by student and parent.
• Students need to score advanced or proficient on
  their California Subject Test.
• Completion of a summer assignment.
• Assignments will be posted on THS website by
  grade level in May.
• Pick up or download an honors packet for more
  information

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I Am Concerned About My Students Gradeswhat do
I do?

• Access Parent Portal to view your son/daughters
  grades weekly
• https//schoolabi.tustin.k12.ca.us/ log on
  using ID and Verification Code. You can obtain
  these numbers from students counselor.
• Student should discuss grades with teacher on a
  one-on-one basis
• Contact your students teachers via email or
  phone extension for a parent conference (call
  ext100 for teacher extensions or access from THS
  website)
• Contact your students counselor or make an
  appointment for further assistance