1. Terra Nova High School Freshman Information Night
Class of 2020

2. Counseling Department Staff
Leslie Chin, M.A., PPS
Last Names A-G
Aliah Singh, M.A., PPS
Last Names G-N
Elena Carnes, M.A., PPS
Last Names O-Z
Cielo Calpotura, M.A., PCCI
Wellness Counselor
Chelsea Johnson
College & Career Aide
Ananda Shives
Registrar

3. Counseling Services Four-year planning Tracking of academic progress
College and career exploration and development
Conferences with parent/guardian and teachers
Wellness Counselor & Peer Helpers
Outside referrals (i.e. Daly City Youth Health Center)

4. Transitioning to High School
Increase independence
Enhance self-awareness
Learn to self-advocate
Exercise personal decision making
Meet challenges and solve problems
Plan for post-secondary options and career training

5. Staying Connected Get to know teachers and staff
Use StudentVUE/ParentVUE regularly
Access TN website
Daily Bulletin
Active involvement in the school community (i.e. athletics and clubs)

6. Campus Resources Library Math Lab (Room N107)
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm
Math Lab (Room N107)
Monday-Thursday: 3-4pm
College & Career Center (Room 209)
Monday-Friday: 11:30am-3:15pm
Career/College Center:
Career/college exploration
Catalogs, videos, DVD’s
College outreach/recruiters/visits
Work permits
Financial aid & scholarships
Computer access for college/career searches

7. TN Graduation Requirements
Earn a total of 225 credits
Pass specific subject requirements
English: 40 credits (4 years)
History/Social Science: 30 credits (3 years)
Math: 30 credits (3 years)
Laboratory Science: 20 credits (2 years)
Fine Art or Language Other Than English: 10 credits (1 year)
Career Technical Education (CTE): 10 credits (1 year)
Physical Education: 20 credits (2 years)
Health: 5 credits (1 semester)
Electives: 60 credits

8. Credits & Grading
Students may earn 5 credits per class each semester for a total of 30 credits per semester or 60 credits per year
Progress reports every six weeks
Grading is cumulative
Credits and final grades are earned at semester’s end

9. Freshman Grades Count!
Colleges verify that 9th grade CP classes are passed with at least a “C” grade
Recommendations for classes in future/advanced courses are dependent on grades in 9th grade prerequisite classes
GPA for honors at graduation is cumulative
GPA is used for California Scholarship Federation

10. Student-Athletes TN eligibility: 2.0 minimum GPA
Six-week eligibility periods (progress report grades)
NCAA eligibility: must register if planning on competing at a Division I or Division II college:
Fee: $75
Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program; please see Counselor
Contact prospective college to ensure you’re on track

11. Life After High School Trade and certificate programs
Military training
Community/junior colleges
Four-year colleges & universities

12. Naviance – Family Connection

13. UC/CSU Eligibility Requirements (“a-g”)
History/Social Science – 2 years
English – 4 years
Math – 3 years* (Math Course 1, Math Course 2, Math Course 3)
Lab Science – 2 years* (1 year life & 1 year physical)
Language Other Than English – 2 years* (same language)
Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year
College Prep Elective – 1 year
*additional years of subject recommended
Must earn a “C” grade or better both semesters

14. Am I Eligible for UC/CSU?
Minimum of 15 yearlong “a-g” courses in grades 9-12
Seven of these courses must be taken in the last two years of high school
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in “a-g” coursework
UC/CSU GPA calculation begins in 10th grade
SAT Reasoning Test with Writing or ACT with Writing
While SAT/ACT test scores are not required to establish the admission eligibility of California residents with high school GPAs of 3.00 or above (nonresidents 3.61 or above), impacted campuses and impacted first-time freshmen enrollment categories often include test scores among the supplemental criteria required of all applicants to those campuses and enrollment categories.

15. Private Colleges & Universities
Check individual admission requirements
SAT or ACT with Writing usually required
SAT Subject Tests may be required
Most require essays, letters of recommendation, and transcript
May require supplemental information (i.e. portfolio)
Mid-year report submissions may be necessary

16. College Admissions Testing Timeline
SAT Info:
ACT Info:
10th grade
Spring: PSAT 10 offered at TN in February
11th grade
Fall: PSAT offered at TN in October
Spring: SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing
12th grade
Summer/Fall: retake SAT or ACT to improve scores
December should be last opportunity to retake

17. Community College Overview
High school graduate or 18 years of age
Benefits:
Affordability (~$46/unit)
Flexible schedule
Transfer programs
Gain career skills & certificates
Take the top 100% of Applicants

18. College Visits & Career Fairs
Check College/Career Center for upcoming college visits and career fairs on-campus
Listen to announcements for listing of preview days for UC, CSU, Private Colleges, Technical Schools, and Community Colleges
Schedule campus visits by contacting colleges directly