Terra Nova High School Freshmen and Sophomore Parent Night September 19, 2013 Counselors Sabrina Wilson Last Names A-He 550-7675 – [email protected]Jennifer Gordon Last Names Hi-Sa 550-7677 - [email protected]Maritza Torres Last Names Sc-Z 550 – 7676 – [email protected]
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Terra Nova High School Freshmen and Sophomore Parent Night September 19, 2013
Terra Nova High School Freshmen and Sophomore Parent Night September 19, 2013. Counselors Sabrina Wilson Last Names A-He 550-7675 – [email protected] Jennifer Gordon Last Names Hi-Sa 550-7677 - [email protected] Maritza Torres Last Names Sc-Z 550 – 7676 – [email protected]. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Terra Nova High School Freshmen and Sophomore Parent Night
Provide quite time and a place for students to complete work Be aware of course syllabus for each class
and review student daily planner for assignment completion
Prepare for morning rush by making sure student has materials for next day
(binders, homework, p.e. clothes, lunch)
Supporting Students
At school
Establish regular contact with teachersvia ParentVUE, e-mail or weekly progress report forms
Find out when teachers are available for support
Schedule parent/teacher conferences
Stay Connected
Terra Nova Times TN website
* Daily Bulletin ParentVUE Phone Messages
* Attendance/Information
Resources
Counselors Monitor academic progress Four year plan Postsecondary Planning Additional support with teachers Special Services Counselor Outside Referrals Conferences with student and teachers
Facilities
LibraryHours of Operation
M-Fri, 7:30 a.m.- 2:45 p.m. Computer LabCareer Center
Freshmen Grades Do Count!
Colleges verify that 9th grade CP classes are passed with at least a C grade
Recommendations for classes for future/advanced classes are dependent on grades in prerequisite classes
GPA for honors at graduation is cumulative
GPA is used for California Scholarship Federation
Terra Nova High School Graduation Requirements
(1) Earn total of 225 credits
(2) Pass subject requirements
(3) Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
Terra Nova High School Graduation Requirements
English - 4 yearsMath- 3 yearsScience- 2 years
1 year biological and 1 year physicalSocial Studies - 3 years
1 year World History, 1 year US History, 1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics
Foreign Language or Fine Arts - 1 yearVocational Arts - 1 year
Business, Home Economics, or Industrial TechnologyPhysical Education - 2 yearsHealth- 1 semesterElectives - X number of units needed for graduation
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
Date: March 18th and 19th 2 Sections:
(1) English Language Arts(2) Math
Students must pass each section with a score of 350 or higher
www.cde.ca.gov/statetests/cahsee
CAHSEE Overview
The first opportunity students have to take the CAHSEE is in grade 10.
Students have additional opportunities to take the part(s) of the CAHSEE not yet passed throughout high school
Students shall retake only the portion(s) of the exam not previously passed
Exam Content
Day One: English-Language Arts (ELA)
72 multiple-choice items
1 writing task
7 multiple-choice field test items
Assesses content standards through grade 10 in reading and writing
ELA Strands
Six strands addressed on CAHSEE:
Word Analysis Reading Comprehension Literary Response and Analysis Writing Strategies Writing Conventions Writing Applications
Exam Content: Math
Day Two: Math
80 multiple-choice items
12 field test multiple-choice items
Assesses grades 6 and 7 content standards, in addition to Algebra I
Math Strands
Six strands addressed on CAHSEE:
Number Sense Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability Measurement and Geometry Algebra and Functions Algebra I Mathematical Reasoning
College Systems in California
4 College Systems(1) Community Colleges (109)(2) California State University (23) (3) University of California (10)(4) Private Colleges (77+)
Community College Eligibility Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent 18 years of age or olderReasons to Consider An excellent value - $46/unit Transfer agreements Job skills for a career
CSU and UC Eligibility Requirements
Subject Requirement Testing Requirement GPA Requirement UC schools will use comprehensive
review to admit students (academics, extracurricular activities, personal statement, special circumstances).
CSU and UC “a-g” Subject Requirements
A. History/Social Science - 2 yearsB. English - 4 years C. Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II)
3 years (4 recommended)D. Lab Science (1 Biological, 1 Physical)
2 years (3 recommended)E. Language Other than English (Same Language) 2 years (3 recommended)F. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 yearG. College Prep Elective - 1 year
Must earn a “C” or better both semesters
https:pathways2.ucop.edu/doorways/list/site
CSU & UCTesting Requirement
CSUSAT Reasoning or ACT
UCSAT Reasoning or ACT with writing
optional:SAT Subject Tests- 2 subject tests in 2 different areas:
History/Social Science, English Literature, Math II, Lab Science, or Language other than English