1. Freshman and Sophomore Parent Meeting
Welcome Class of 2021 and 2022
Parents & Guardians
Presented by
The TVHS Counseling Team
November 28, 2018

2. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English credits
Social Science credits
Science credits
Mathematics credits
Physical Ed credits
Fine Arts or
World Language Credits
Electives Credits
TOTAL Credits
Sandra
Pass algebra 1
Community Service 40 Hours

3. Community Service Log Available on TVHS Website under Counseling Link.
Turn in completed forms to counseling office or the career center (rm 207)
40 hours total required, but they can be completed at multiple locations and students do not need to wait for all 40 hours to be done before turning in the log.
Sandra

4. Academic Planner
Infinite Campus Student & Parent Portal “Academic Planner”
4-year-plan to include graduation & A-G requirements
Excellent planning tool for families.
Matt

5. Class Selection
Current Freshmen will complete their academic planner (4-year plan) in Spring 2019.
Courses for Next Year:
English
World History
Math
Science PE
Elective
Matt

6. The Benefits of Rigor
Sophomore and Junior year opens more opportunity for
Advanced Placement
Dual Enrollment (Juniors and Seniors Only)
Taking more rigorous classes help prepare students for college and increase scores on admission tests.
May increase GPA/rank
AP Classes:
Human Geography, Psychology, US History, Gov & Politics, Economics
English Language & English Literature
Statistics, Calculus AB & Calculus BC
Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, & Physics
Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Studio Art
Tammy

7. Dual Enrollment (Junior and Senior Year Only)
Dual Enrollment Classes:
Math 105/Math 110
English 101/English 103
Spanish 101/Spanish 102
Geology 100/Biology 117
Biology 115/Geology 103
Interest form will be available in January.
Partnership with Mt. San Jacinto Community College.
TVHS teachers approved by MSJC to teach college level classes on our campus
Free to our students
Must have 3.0 cumulative GPA & Qualifying measures
DE classes earn more than 5 credits per semester & are weighted
Tammy

8. College Entrance Exams
PSAT…took it in October, but plan to do it again as a Sophomore/Junior
Only Juniors qualify for National Merit scholarship program.
Results will be available through College Board in December.
Use results to study for SAT through Kahn Academy.
SAT &/or ACT
Recommended that juniors take these between Feb – June.
SAT: $64.50 w/essay
ACT: $67 with writing
Fee Waivers for students on free/reduced lunch
TVHS School Code:
Regina

9. https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/home
Regina
Access PSAT Scores

10. PSAT “How to…” videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzCSIilL3WQ
Regina
PSAT “How to…” videos

11. Guaranteed Admission! Cal State San Marcos MOU with TVUSD
New agreement started with Class of 2015
Student must meet all 7 requirements…
Student must be continually enrolled in district since 9th grade.
Student must complete all A-G coursework required by CSU admission policies.
Student must meet the minimum CSU eligibility index requirements.  
Student must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA upon graduation.
Student must participate in and successfully pass the Early Assessment Plan (EAP) in their JUNIOR YEAR in math and English OR senior schedule could be restricted. EAP is embedded in CAASPP test taken in spring of junior year.
Student must take the SAT reasoning or ACT Exam. (Before December of senior year!)
Student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). (Anytime after October 1st of senior year).
Kathy

12. CAASPP & EAP
“Standard Exceeded” = Ready for College Level Placement for English/Math
“Standard Met” = Must take math class higher than Algebra 2 as a Senior and/or ERWC instead of Eng 12 and earn a C.
“Standard Nearly/Not Met” = Will need extra courses to be College Ready. Could mean doing Early Start summer program for remediation.
Embedded in the CAASPP exam all Juniors take in the spring semester…
Scores determine which category CSUs will put you:
“Standard Exceeded”
“Standard Met”
“Standard Nearly Met”
“Standard Not Met”
Chris

13. Helpful Websites
Excellent resources to help every family navigate the transition from high school to college.
Chris