1. Terra Nova High School Freshman Information Night Class of 2019

2. Counseling Department Staff Dan Nemiroff, M.S., PPS Last Names A-G 650-550-7677 dnemiroff@juhsd.net Aliah Singh, M.A., PPS Last Names G-N 650-550-7675 aliah.singh@juhsd.net Elena Carnes, M.A., PPS Last Names O-Z 650-550-7676 ecarnes@juhsd.net Cielo Calpotura, M.A., PCCI Wellness Counselor 650-550-7678 ccalpotura@juhsd.net Chelsea Johnson College & Career Aide 650-550-7604 cjohnson@juhsd.net Ananda Shives Registrar 650-550-7680 ashives@juhsd.net

3. Counseling Services Four-year plan Information nights Tracking academic progress Conferences with parent/guardian and teachers Wellness Counselor & Peer Helpers Outside referrals (i.e. Daly City Youth Health Center)

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

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

6. Campus Resources Library o Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-5:30pm o Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm Math Lab (Room N107) o Monday-Thursday: 3-4pm in N107 College & Career Center (Room 209) o Monday-Friday: 11:30am-3:30pm

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) 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 o Grading is cumulative Credits and final grades are earned at semester’s end

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

10. Life After High School On-the-job training programs Apprenticeship programs Military training Career and Technical Education programs Community/junior colleges Four-year colleges & universities

11. Naviance – Family Connection

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

13. Am I Eligible for UC? 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 GPA calculation begins in 10 th grade SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing  Compare GPA & UC Score to determine eligibility

14. Am I Eligible for CSU? Minimum of 15 yearlong “a-g” courses in grades 9-12 Test scores required unless GPA above 3.0 and a resident of California Eligibility Index: CSU GPA x 800 + SAT Score OR CSU GPA x 200 + 10 x ACT Composite Score Students must have a minimum eligibility index of 2900 for admission to a CSU using SAT scores or a minimum of 694 using ACT score  Many CSU campuses have higher standards due to impaction

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: www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org ACT Info: www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org 10 th grade Spring: PSAT 10 offered at TN in February 11 th grade Fall: PSAT offered at TN in October Spring: SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing 12 th grade Summer/Fall: retake SAT or ACT to improve scores  December should be last opportunity to retake

17. NCAA Student-Athletes Must register if planning on competing at a Division I or Division II college: https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/student/index_student.html Fee: $75  Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program; please see Counselor Contact prospective college to ensure you’re on track

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

19. Additional Postsecondary Options

20. Military Visits Dates:  January 27 th  April 20 th Time: 12:15-1pm Location: College/Career Center (Room 209)

21. 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

22. North Peninsula College Fair Date: Wednesday, October 7 th Time: 5-7pm Location: Serramonte Shopping Center Meet representatives from UC, CSU, Private Colleges & Universities, Community Colleges, Out of State Colleges & Universities, and US Armed Forces