1. Welcome to Torrance High Class of 2020
THS COUNSELORS:
Ms. Yun A-E
Ms. Dillon F-Lon
Mrs. Webb Loo-Rn
Mr. Young Ro-Z
Mr. Elizondo College/Career Advisor

2. Counselor Role Counselor for four years
Academic, vocational and personal counseling services
Liaison for student and parent
Resource and referral provider

3. Contacting your Counselor
Students may schedule an appointment in the counseling office or contact by phone

4. Middle School/High School Transition
Grading system-quarters vs. semesters
Credit
A-F grading system
Transcripts-school records

5. High School Graduation Requirements
Core Requirements
English 40 credits
Math credits
Science 20 credits
Social Sci credits
Physical Ed credits
Fine Art 10 credits OR
Foreign Lang. 10 credits
Health 5 credits
Electives 75 credits
220 Total Credits Required
6 semesters of composite Satisfactory or Excellent citizenship

6. CSU/UC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Social Science 2 years
English years college prep English
Math years through Algebra 2
Lab Science 2 years
UC – Biology, Chemistry, Physics
CSU – 1 year Physical Science and 1 year Biological Science
Foreign Language 2 years (same language)
College Prep Elective 1 year
Visual/Performing Arts 1 year
* Please not these are minimum requirements.

7. Why High School is Important!
It prepares you for:
4 year colleges
Out of state colleges
Junior colleges
Vocational schools
On the job training programs
Military
Life!

8. THS STUDENT HANDBOOK School Policies Graduation Requirements
Course Descriptiosn
UC/CSU Requirements
Curricular Pathways
Honor/AP Placement Information
Important Phone Numbers

9. Course Selections
Freshmen MUST take 5 classes in these subjects areas:
English, Science, Math, PE,& Health
Selecting an elective course
Honors and AP courses

10. Support Services Free Teacher Tutoring/NHS Tutoring
Weekly progress reports
School Psychologist
School Resource Officer
Dial by name teacher directory-
ths.tusd.org – student/parent connect
Naviance – College and Career Center

11. IMPORTANT! Scheduling dates and Course Selections Sheets are DUE:
HULL – 4/21
MADRONA – 4/22
Other Important Dates:
Parent Mtg at THS 04/13, 6:00 in the THS Auditorium
Extracurricular Activities Night – 05/11, 6pm in THS Auditorium

12. Thank You
We will be meeting you again in the fall for registration, if you need to make any adjustments to your program.
Please bring your report card to summer scheduling from any course work you completed over the summer. Counselors will need that information to adjust your schedule.