Sophomore Class Parent Presentation 2017

Your Counselors Counselors By last name Jessica Escobedo A-D Gloria Miller E-J & AVID Kamara Brown K-P Sharie Carey Q-Z

Other Supportive Resources Counseling Secretary Danielle Brightenstine dbrightenstine@tusd.net Registrar Lisa McMahon lmcmahon@tusd.net School Psychologist Florence Smith fsmith@tusd.net Eric Lee elee@tusd.net College & Career Center Tech Maria Arce marce@tusd.net

Remember to use your Aeries account as well. Homework Help!! Ask your teacher(s) for assistance Check out teacher websites/portals Attend Learning Labs Utilize Khanacademy.org Utilize Quizlet.com Form study groups Remember to use your Aeries account as well. Don’t have access? Ask the counseling secretary or attendance office for login information.

HS Graduation Requirements vs. 4-yr College Entrance Requirements Subject Requirement Tracy High School Colleges/Universities History 3 years 2 years English 4 years Mathematics 2 years (including Algebra) 3 years (4 years recommended) Science 3 years (including Biology) 2 years (Lab sciences, 3 years recommended) Foreign Language 1 year * 2 years (3 years recommended) Visual/Performing Arts 1 year Phys. Ed. none Electives 70 credits minimum 1 year (must be a-g approved) * One year of either Foreign Language OR Art is required for high school graduation.

Helpful Tips About Grades & Credits Each year students take 6 classes. Each class is worth 10 credits. A total of 220 credits in required subjects is needed for graduation. Final semester grades are reported onto the transcript. Final semester grades are what count towards completing graduation requirements. If a grade of D or better is earned at the end of the semester, the student will receive credit for their classes. If a student fails a required course for graduation it must be made up in order to graduate. Credit recovery options are very limited. Students should meet with their Counselor to discuss options if they need to retake a class. Students who are very credit deficient may be eligible to attend an alternative school/program like Back On Track, Duncan Russell or Stein for credit recovery. Referrals for either school must be completed by the Counselor.

Graduation Status Letter Credits Completed from 9th grade: English/Biology/Math/Art or Lang/PE/Elective

“A-G” Information You must earn a C or better in all A-G classes. UCs and CSUs require that students meet minimum eligibility requirements. You must earn a C or better in all A-G classes. 11 of the 15 required courses must be completed by the end of your junior year. Which courses at Tracy High count for A-G requirements? * Visit https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/details/2107/ Private Schools, Out of State Schools, Vocational/Trade School and Community Colleges have different entrance requirements. Explore their admissions requirements as soon as possible.

Grades of “C” or better in all subjects. UC and CSU a-g requirements Grades of “C” or better in all subjects.

UNIVERSITY (4 year programs) COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2 year programs) Must graduate from high school and meet minimum requirements to apply. Take the SAT and/or ACT Earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) www.universityofcalifornia.edu https://www2.calstate.edu/apply www.californiacolleges.edu http://www.commonapp.org/ http://www.wiche.edu/wue www.aiccu.edu Must graduate from high school or be 18 years old or older to attend. Earn an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) Complete courses to transfer to a four year college Earn a Vocational Certification (http://www.cccco.edu/)

Students who are interested in gaining job specific training and skills can attend a trade school or vocational school. Many of those schools have programs that can be completed in 18-24 months. Trade schools or vocational schools often have programs for the following careers: Culinary Arts Cosmetology Fashion Design Medical Assisting Surgical Technology Welding Automotive Dental Assisting

Employment and Military Academy Resources Join the Armed Forces or Volunteer/non-paid internships: Be creative and don’t be afraid to take on new challenges! Visit the Career Center (A112) for local opportunities. Join the Armed Forces or Attend a Military Academy Many jobs and volunteer programs will ask for a resume. Check out this site for help creating your resume. https://www.resume.com/builder West Point Military Academy www.usma.edu US Naval Academy www.usna.edu Air Force Academy www.usafa.af.mil Coast Guard Academy www.cga.edu US Merchant Marine Academy www.usmma.edu Employment and Military Academy Resources Career Exploration Resources: www.mappingyourfuture.org www.californiacareers.info www.cacareerzone.org www.onetonline.org Military academies have specific requirements that must be met. Application process starts in 11th grade. Job listings: www.caljobs.ca.gov www.snagajob.com

Career Readiness Workshop For all 10th graders THIS WEEK

Suggested Sophomore Activities Meet with your high school counselor to make sure you are on track for graduation and/or “A-G” courses Maintain good grades (very important during 10th/11th year) Make up needed classes for graduation and “a-g”, if planning to attend college Explore careers and majors Take PSAT in Spring (date is TBD) Begin/continue community service activities Participate in sports or clubs Take advantage of free after school learning labs!!!

Questions?? ASK YOUR COUNSELOR Be sure to check the Counseling Department webpage for a review of today’s sophomore presentation and other pertinent information at: https://www.tracy.k12.ca.us/sites/ths