20092010 Torrey Pines High School

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2009-2010Torrey Pines High School

• Incoming 9th Grade
• Registration Information

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Welcome and Introductions

• Principal- Brett Killeen
• Assistant Principals
• Rob Coppo
• Milan Perisic
• Garry Thornton
• ASB President- Alexa Golden
• PALs Students- Josh Adler and
• Tara Mullally
• TPHS Foundation- Bobbi Karlson

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TPHS Counselors
Jayme Cambra A-Co
Brennan Dean Cr- Ha
Mary Sanchez-Allwein He-Ko and ELL
Lauren Dowell Si-Z
Sally Gervasini Kr-Na and AVID
Ashley Bascom Ne-Sh and AVID
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Registration Packet

• Contract
• Course Request Form
• High School Graduation Requirements
• 10 Important TPHS Academic Facts
• UC/CSU a-g Admission Requirements
• 9th Grade 09-10 Course Offering Sheet

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General Graduation Requirements

• Complete a minimum of 230 credits.
• Complete all course requirements.
• Pass the California High School Exit Exam in
• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Pass Algebra I P with a D or better.

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Required High School Courses
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Four-Year University RequirementsUC/CSU A-G
List
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Freshmen students typically take

• English
• Math
• Year One PE
• Biology
• World Language
• CTE, VPA, or other elective class

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English
You must choose 1 English 9 College Prep or
English 9 Honors Please circle the course you
would like on the form as indicated by the arrow.
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Mathematics
You must write one course, from the list of math
classes indicated on the Course Offering Sheet.
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Physical Education

• You MUST write 1
• Year One PE (includes health)
• Team Sport (see Course Offering Sheet for
  options)
• Band/PE (Music auditions are required sign up at
  http//teachers.sduhsd.net/awillcox)
• ISPE (Must be approved yearly through the
  Athletics department)

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Health Requirement

• If a student selects ISPE or Band/PE they will
  still need to fulfill the health requirement
  sometime during the next four years.
• Students may take Health through
• Summer school
• or
• An approved off campus source.

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Elective Choices

• Using your Course Offering sheet, select three
  classes from the following categories
• Science
• World Language
• Visual Performing Arts
• Career Technical Education
• Alternates, must be written as well in case of
  course cancellation or staffing changes.

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Science

• Which science sequence is best for you?
• Love science and math? Do well in those classes?
  VENTI
• Solid student, will definitely apply to a UC?
  GRANDE
• Need extra support in science and math? Still
  want to be on track for college? TALL

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World Language

• If a student is earning a C or better in their
  current world language class, they are prepared
  to continue on to the next level.
• World language courses completed in middle school
  count towards meeting the college admission
  requirements.
• -i.e. Spanish II, equals two years of a World
  Language if the final year is completed in high
  school.

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Honors vs. College Prep Courses

• Level of difficulty
• Achievement level in past
• Personal interest/Motivation
• Time management
• Work and study habits
• Well rounded student/other commitments

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Special Programs/Classes

• ASB Leadership
• English Language Learners
• PALs
• AVID
• Yearbook
• Journalism

• Special Education
• If your student receives Special Education
  services, please bring a copy of your childs IEP
  next week.

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How can I find out what a class will be like?

• Visit the counseling website
• http//www2.sduhsd.net/tp/counseling.php
• Select the TPHS Course Profiles link and read
  about all our classes

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Things to consider when choosing your courses.

• Do my course selections correlate with my post
  high school plans?
• Have I met the course prerequisites?
• Math and World Languages must have a C or better
  both semesters to progress to the next level.
• How much time can I reasonably commit to studying
  given my responsibilities outside of school (i.e.
  community service, clubs, sports)?

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When is the last day to make course changes?

• The last day to make course changes is Friday,
  May 29th
• If you would like to make a change, email your
  class change to
• tpchangecourses_at_sduhsd.net
• No email response will be given

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Will I be able to change my schedule next year?

• Mandatory schedule changes will be made for
  students who completed an approved summer school
  course or for students who failed a class.
• Schedule changes will NOT be made to accommodate
  teacher requests, off campus classes or
  extracurricular activities, such as sports.

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Schedule Changes Continued

• Adding and dropping courses will be considered
  during Readiness Days in August and will ONLY be
  approved if
• it improves the integrity of the schedule.
• there is space available in the desired class
  during the same period as the dropped course.
• After the first day of school, requests will
  require a conference with an administrator. If
  approved student may be required to make up
  missed work.

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What if I want to change levels?

• Level changes (from an honors course to a college
  prep course) will be considered during the first
  four weeks of the semester, if there is space
  available.
• Prior to any level change being made, student and
  parent must have contact with current teacher.

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How do I submit my course request form and
contract?

• On the evening of March 25th or 26th you are
  invited to briefly meet with a staff member and
  submit your forms.
• OR
• If you dont have questions, you can drop off
  your completed form in your designated room.

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What should I bring if I return on March 25th or
26th to meet with TPHS Staff?

• You must bring a signed Contract by both student
  and parent and a completed Course Request Form.
• If in Special Education courses, a current IEP.
• You will meet individually with a staff member
  and it is very important that you have alternates
  for each elective class
• chosen.

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March 25th and 26th Schedule
Room Assignments A-G and Special Ed Lecture
Hall H-N and EL Learners Media Center O-Z
and AVID Room 52 and 53
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Summer School

• Applications are available in your middle school
  counseling office.
• Check application for due date.
• Summer school is important if you need to make up
  D or F grades.
• Counselors will be checking transcripts before
  beginning of school year to make sure students
  have fulfilled course prerequisites.

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Optional Coffee Chat with TP Counselors

• Incoming 9th grade parents are welcome to attend
  an informal session where counselors will answer
  general questions about TPHS and course
  selections.
• This event will take place in the Media Center at
  Carmel Valley Middle School
• Monday, March 23rd from 600pm-700pm

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Thank You for Attending!

• Remember to choose your courses wisely. The
  choices you make now will determine your
  2009-2010 schedule
• We look forward to seeing you next week ?