Torrey Pines High School 11th Grade Presentation

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Torrey Pines High School11th Grade Presentation

• Class of 2010

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Our GoalOur Goal

• Discuss TPHS Graduation Requirements
• Explore Post High School Options
• Explain the Letter of Recommendation
• Discuss Testing Information Dates
• Explain Financial Aid and Scholarship
• Information
• Career Exploration

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Who is your School Counselor?
Mary Sanchez-Allwein
Brennan Dean Cr-Ha
Jayme Cambra
He-Ko EL students
A-Co
Lauren Dowell Si-Z
Ashley Bascom
Sally Gervasini
Ne-Sh AVID
Kr-Na AVID
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Transcripts

• Check your transcripts for the following
• Correct Name, Address
• Off campus classes
• Credits
• Grades
• Courses taken in the correct year
• Graduation Status
• CSIS ID SSID (UC System Only)

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General High School Requirements

• Complete a minimum of 230 credits.
• Complete all course requirements.
• Pass the California High School Exit Exam in
• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Passing Algebra I is a state mandated graduation
  requirement.

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Required High School Courses

• English 4 years
• Science 2 years (Life, Physical)
• Mathematics 3 years (must complete Alg 1)
• History 3 years
• PE 2 years
• Health 1 semester
• Career Technical Education 1 semester
• VPA 1 year
• Electives 7 classes needed

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Summer School Courses

• District Summer Courses
• Some summer school courses are offered for repeat
  and acceleration through TPHS.
• Information is available in March
• Courses offered for acceleration have a limited
  space available. A lottery may be used to fill
  these spaces.
• Off Campus Courses
• 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 on record with the counselor.
• Students may only take up to 30 credits off
  campus at other high schools or colleges.

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Post High School Options

• Applied Technical Schools
• Military
• Community College
• Four-Year University

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Community Colleges

• No specific course requirements must be met prior
  to entrance. Any student may enroll at a
  community college if they meet the following
• 18 years of age or
• Earned a high school diploma
• Meet with a transfer counselor as soon as you
  arrive to understand options (i.e. IGETC and
  TAG).

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California State Universities (CSU)

• 23 campuses
• Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements
• Apply online _at_ www.csumentor.edu
• Admission determined by eligibility index.

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University of California (UC)

• 9 campuses
• Visit pathways.ucop.edu/doorways/list for a
  complete list of Torrey Pines High School UC
  approved courses
• Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements
• Apply online _at_ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/appl
  y
• Application determined by comprehensive review
  process
• CSIS ID SSID

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UC/CSU Subject Requirements

• A History/ Social Science 2 years required
• B English 4 years required
• C Math 3 years required/ 4 yrs recommended
• D Lab Science 2 yrs required/ 3 recommended
• E Foreign Language 2 yrs required/ 3 yrs
  recommended
• F Visual/ Performing Arts 1 year required
• G Electives 1 year required

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D Grades

• UC and CSU campuses consider a D grade in a
  required subject a Subject Omission.
• Students who have received a D grade in a
  required course need to repeat the course in
  order to be eligible to apply to a UC or CSU
  campus
• HOWEVERthere are exceptions
• Math
• World Languages
• See your counselor for specific information

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Private/ Out of State College Options

• 1. Students should check with individual campuses
  to determine admission requirements deadlines
• 2. Often use committee type admission process
• 3. Many campuses use the Common Application
  (Visit www.commonapp.org for more information)
• 4. Download TPHS letter of Recommendation packet
  (available at www.tphs.net)

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Letter of Recommendation Packet

• Purpose of Letter of Recommendation Packet
• Be thorough, we want details!!!
• Only for private and out of state colleges
  universities
• UC/ CSU do not accept letters of recommendation
• Available online at www.tphs.net

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College Admission Testing Requirements

• www.fairtest.org great resource to view a list
  of colleges and universities that do not require
  a SAT or ACT exam for admission

University of California ?Require SAT reasoning
or ACT (w/ writing) ?2 Subject exams in 2
different areas California State Universities
?Require SAT or ACT Check specific program
testing requirements- as some majors require
certain subject tests
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SAT I Reasoning Information

• The exam covers three subject areas
• Critical reading
• Math (Up to Algebra II)
• Writing
• Students should be prepared for these exams by
  the Spring
• of their junior year
• To register visit www.collegeboard.com
• Upcoming test dates March 14th, May 2nd, June
  6th
• All official SAT scores will be recorded on your
  SAT score report and submitted to the colleges
  you request

• All official SAT scores will be recorded on your
  SAT score
• report and submitted to the colleges you request.
  Some colleges want
• to see all scores. Check each college for
  details.

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SAT II Subject Tests

• This is a supplemental exam that is required by
  UC schools and some private and out of state
  schools.
• Most of these schools require 2 if not 3 exams in
  different subject areas.
• College board also creates the AP exam so if you
  are in an AP class you should also sign up to
  take the subject test in that course.
• Check individual college websites to confirm test
  requirements.

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ACT Testing Information

• The exam covers five subject areas
• English Grammar
• Math (Up to trigonometry)
• Reading Comprehension
• Science Reasoning
• Writing (Optional)
• Students should be prepared for these exams by
  the Spring of their junior year
• To register visit www.act.org
• Upcoming test dates February 7th, April 4th,
  June 13th

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NAVIANCE

• Computer program to help prepare for life after
  high school
• http//connection.naviance.com/tphs 
• Use your ID number to register
• Great to use to start your resume
• Research College options
• Career Exploration

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College Visits

• Do you want to meet college reps?
• If so, visit NAVIANCE to view and sign up for
  scheduled rep visits starting in the fall.

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Financial Aid / Scholarships

• All students should apply beginning January 2010
• Visit www.fafsa.gov to download FAFSA form
• More scholarship information on NAVIANCE

CSS/ Profile - Similar to FAFSA - Certain
private Universities use this form to determine
financial aid eligibility
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College Athletes

• ?Ensure you are meeting the NCAA course
  requirements
• ?Dont forget to register online _at_ the new NCAA
  Eligibility Center website.
• https//web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
• ?Make sure to send official transcript to NCAA,
  see registrar

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TPHS College Career Center (CCC)

• Visit Mrs. Bhagwat in Room 401 for
• Detailed information on college careers
• Information on NAVIANCE
• Hours
• Monday 700am -100pm
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 700am 330pm
• Friday Closed

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Upcoming Events

• March 15, 2009
• College Night- Learn about admission practices,
  writing the college essay, SATs, athletics and
  much more.
• To be held at CCA this year.
• May 21, 2009
• Career Day- Industry professionals will be
  visiting classrooms, and will also be available
  at lunch for individual conversations.

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The last day to drop a class

• without any record on your transcript is
  Thursday, February 26th, 2009
• The last day to Withdraw from a class is
• Friday, May 1st, 2009
• (a W will appear on your transcript)

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Enjoy Your Junior Year!

• Remember to contact your counselor for more
  information
• Mrs. Cambra A-Co
• Mr. Dean Cr-Ha
• Mrs. Sanchez-Allwein He-Ko ELL Students
• Ms. Gervasini Kr-Na AVID
• Mrs. Bascom Ne-Sh AVID
• Ms. Dowell Si-Z