TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR PARENT NIGHT

Class of 2014SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

6:00pm-6:45pm

WELCOME!

Ms. Dorene Basuino, PrincipalMr. Matthew Hill, VP of GuidanceMs. Mark Beshirs, VP of AdministrationCounselors

Ms. Sabrina Wilson, A-He Ms. Jennifer Gordon, Hi-Sa Ms. Maritza Torres, Sc-Z Ms. Heather Campagna,

Career & College Advisor

TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTS(1) Earn a total of 225 credits(2) Pass specific subject

requirements(3) Pass the California High

School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

Seniors in good academic standing should have 180 credits to date

Minimum number of credits required for senior status is 165

GRADUATION SUBJECT REQUIREMENTSEnglish- 4 years

Math- 3 yearsScience- 2 years

1 year biological, 1 year physicalSocial Studies- 3 years

1 year World History, 1 year U.S. History, 1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics

Foreign Language or Fine Arts- 1 yearCareer Technical Education- 1 year

Business, Home Economics, Industrial TechnologyPhysical Education- 2 yearsHealth- 1 semesterElectives- 60 credits needed for graduation

CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM

(CAHSEE) 2 Sections(1) English Language Arts(2) Math

Students must pass each section with a score of 350 or higher

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/ Test dates for Seniors

October 1st (English) & October 2nd (Math)November 5th (English) & November 6th (Math)March 11th (English) & March 12th (Math)

Students need to pass all classes during the day No guarantee that money will be available for after school classes next semester.

No room for students repeating classes at the semester

Example: Taking Gov’t and Econ during the day at the same time

All Credit Recovery courses and exams must be completed by MAY 1, 2013—No Exceptions!

SENIORITIS

Check the TNHS website often!

Terra Nova High School is proud to announce the availability of Family Connection from Naviance. It is a comprehensive web-based system for Counselors, students and families. With Family Connection, students and their families will now be able to explore colleges, careers, communicate with counselors, search for scholarships and receive important school and college related announcements. Click on the NAVIANCE link under Counseling on the Terra Nova High School website for access.

Students, get the Naviance App for your iPhone or Android today!

COLLEGE SYSTEMS IN CALIFORNIA

4 College Systems California Community Colleges (110)www.cccco.edu California State University (23)www.csumentor.edu University of California (10)www.unversityofcalifornia.edu Private Colleges (77)www.aiccumentor.org

COMMUNITY COLLEGEELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or equivalent 18 years of age or olderReasons to Consider An excellent value- 1 unit = $46 Transfer Agreements Job skills for a career

APPLYING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Apply in Spring of Senior Year (March & April)Process for Applying(1) Complete the college application (online or paper)(2) Take English and Math placement tests(3) Attend Orientation(4) Meet with a college counselor(5) Register for classes Participate in Priority Enrollment Programs (PEP)

Skyline and CSM dates are in March 2014www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/PEP

http://www.skylinecollege.edu/highschool/getstartedhighschool/priorityenroll/index.html

LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEBSITES

Canada College www.canadacollege.edu City College of San Francisco www.ccsf.edu College of San Mateo www.gocsm.net Skyline College www.skylinecollege.edu

Check Them Out!!Check Them Out!!

California State University

16 campuses are impacted (out of 23 campuses)Priority given to applicants in the local service area

The minimally eligible student will have fewer options (2.0 GPA with a 1300 SAT score or a 2.99 with a 510 SAT score)

Application fee: $55 Students who qualify can get up to 4

application waivers Tuition Increase: $5,970 per year

University of California

UC Merced is the only campus to guarantee admission to all eligible applicants and ELC Students

Application Fee: $70 Students who qualify can get up to 4

application waivers Tuition: $13,200 per year

CSU & UC “A-G” SUBJECT

REQUIREMENTSa. History/Social Science- 2 yearsb. English- 4 yearsc. Math- 3 years* (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)d. Lab Science- 2 years*(1 yr. Biological, 1 year

Physical)e. LOTE- 2 years* (same language)f. Visual & Performing Arts- 1 yearg. College Prep Elective- 1 year

*additional years of subject recommendedMust earn a “C” grade or better both semesters

TN UC-approved course list: https://doorways.ucop.edu/list

UC COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

GPA in “a-g” courses SAT or ACT w/writing Courses beyond the minimum 15 “a-g”courses Honors, AP, IB, college courses ELC- top 9% Quality of senior year courses Academic performance given opportunities available in high

school Outstanding performance in one or more subject areas Outstanding work in one or more special projects in any

academic field Marked improvement Talents, achievements Special projects (evidence of special effort and determination or

suitability to a program on a specific campus) Accomplishments in light of life experience Location of school or home

UC PERSONAL STATEMENTPurpose Adds clarity, depth and meaning to information collected

in other parts of the UC application Helps readers know and understand applicants and

answer any questions that may come to the evaluator’s mind

Instructions Respond to both prompts

1000 words total Shorter answer should be no less than 250 words

Type answers in a Word document and cut & paste to application

UC PERSONAL STATEMENTTips Write personal statement in context of academic

transcript/test scores (review these items critically- explain what is not obvious)

Explain who you are in your statement- not your mother, clergyman, brother, teachers, etc.

Focus your answers- do not need to respond to all items being asked for- choose one area that is most relevant

Draft, get feedback and revise DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE

TO WRITE YOUR STATEMENT!!

UC Eligibility in the Local Context

Those that are in the top 9% of their graduating class qualify as ELC

Students will be notified of their ELC status 4-6 weeks after their application has been submitted

To maintain the ELC status a student must: Satisfy the general admissions requirements, Maintain a 3.0 GPA, and Submit an official copy of ACT with Writing or

SAT Reasoning Test scores.

APPLYING TO UC

Apply on-line at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

Filing Period: November 1st-November 30th

(Students may access the on-line application starting October 1st )

UC Application WorkshopTerra Nova High School

TBAOutside Computer Lab

APPLYING TO CSU

Apply on-line at www.csumentor.eduFiling Period: Oct 1st- Nov 30th

CSU Application WorkshopTerra Nova High School

TBAOutside Computer Lab

PRIVATE COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY

Admission criteria varies (research individual schools)

Course pattern for admission is similar to CSU & UC

Most require SAT or ACT scores Personal statement/essay Letters of Recommendation

APPLYING TO PRIVATE COLLEGES Private colleges use either their own application for

admission or the common application For a listing of the 488 private colleges that use the common

application:www.commonapp.org

Make note of application deadlines- will vary by college

Fee: $60Application fee waivers available to eligible students

Personal statement/essay usually required Letters of Recommendation required from 2 teachers & 1

counselor Please notify teacher/counselor two weeks prior to deadline Interviews required for certain colleges

SAT/ACT CSU’s will use highest SAT or ACT score

from multiple sittings

UC’s will use only highest combined SAT or ACT score from a single sitting

All SAT and ACT tests must be completed by DECEMBER of Senior year

Impacted UC/CSU campuses prefer that students complete testing by the NOVEMBER test dates

Students must indicate Terra Nova as their school when taking the SAT/ACT: TN code is: 050721

In addition to self-reporting their SAT/ACT scores into their application, students must also send scores to colleges via www.collegeboard.com

Fee is $11 per campus

CSU has a universal code: 3594 For UC’s if you send score to one UC campus, all campuses will receive it.  Student athletes must also send scores to

NCAA clearinghouse: NCAA code is: 9999

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS DECISIONS Most CSU & UC Campuses will notify students of

admissions decision by March 2014 Private Colleges will notify students of

admissions decisions on a rolling basis, depending on school- most decisions should be made by March

Conditions of Admission*Complete all coursework reported in the application with appropriate grades*Notify campus in a timely manner of deficient grades in the fall or spring of senior year*Notify campus of any change in course selection

NOW THAT I’M GOING TO COLLEGE

Students should attend Spring Open Houses to finalize decision

Students must choose campus of attendance and submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and deposit by

May 1st deadlineFAILURE TO MEET DEADLINE

= NO COLLEGE ADMISSION

Make residence hall decisions Take English and Math Placement Tests- by May 4th Read College Advising Materials and contact Academic

Advisor Attend College Orientation- most are mandatory

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NORTH PENINSULA

COLLEGE FAIR

SERRAMONTE MALL WEDNESDAY

OCTOBER 9th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

STUDENT ATHLETES

If students are planning on competing at a Division I or Division II college, they must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP

www.eligibilitycenter.org

FEE: $70Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch

program, please see VPG

Make contact with coach at college campus to make sure you are on track

FINANCIAL AID

ALL students should apply for financial aid regardless of whether or not they think they will qualify

2 Sources of Financial Assistance (1) Funding from the Federal & State Money

*Grants, Loans & Work Study(2) Scholarships

FINANCIAL AID GOVERNMENT AND STATE

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

www.fafsa.ed.gov

January 1st- March 2nd

File the Cal Grant GPA verification formStudents will get the form in their Gov’t/ Econ classes in

January

January 1st- March 2nd

You should never have to pay to fill out and submit the FAFSA!

FINANCIAL AIDPRIVATE COLLEGES

Many private colleges require students to complete the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA verification form

CSS Profile helps colleges award their private student aid funds

Must complete the CSS Profile onlinewww.collegeboard.org/profile

Visit “students” section of collegeboardClick on the CSS/Profile section under “Pay for College”

Apply starting October 1st FEE: $25 initial application fee $16 per reportFee waivers available to students who qualify, see counselor

HELP: help@cssprofile.org

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FINANCIAL AIDSCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are sources of FREE $$ 2 types of scholarships:

* Need-Based Scholarships* Merit-Based Scholarships

Apply for scholarships when completing college applications

UC scholarship applications are embedded in the admissions application

Apply directly to CSU Financial Aid offices Contact college financial aid office and inquire about

scholarships/special programsPresidential ScholarsEOP Program

TN bulletin/College & Career Center

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FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

FALLOCTOBER 17, 2013

OCEANA HIGH SCHOOL

Little Theatre @ 7 p.m.

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FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

SPRINGJANUARY 14, 2014

TERRA NOVA HIGH Cafeteria @ 7 p.m.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

Starting wages $9-$14/hour; $35/hour and up once journeyman status is reached

Requirements* 18 years old* High school diploma or equivalent* Pass qualifying test and interview* Complete required prerequisite classes

www.calapprenticeship.org

UNITED STATES MILITARY

Air force Requirements Army * 17 years old Coast Guard * U.S. citizen/green

card Marines * High school diploma Navy

www.todaysmilitary.com

WORLD OF WORK

Students may obtain application for work permits from the TN Career Center Room 209

Marie Martin (650) 550-7604 Peninsula Works/Jobs for Youth

271 92nd St., Daly City (650) 301-8492 * Employment Services for Youth ages 14-21 years old* Job placement assistance (job referrals)* One-on-one job counseling* Interviewing skills* Resume writing* Job search web site for teens

SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT

TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL

May 15th

7 p.m. Cafeteria

Honors at Graduation- 3.0-3.49 GPAHigh Honors at Graduation- 3.5 GPA

or higher

SENIOR CHECK-OUT

Monday, May 19th (starts at 2:45 p.m.) All bills must be paid for students to check-

out for graduation All books must be returned to the library

prior to check-out Located in the cafeteria Students get in line based on their last

name and check in with their counselor.

GRADUATIONClass of 2014

Terra Nova High School

May 22nd, 20142:00 p.m.

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What does the Career & College Center offer?

COUNSELOR INFORMATION Sabrina Wilson

Seniors Last Name “A-He” 650-550-7675 sabrina.wilson@juhsd.net Jennifer Gordon Seniors Last Name “Hi-Sa” 650-550-7677 jgordon@juhsd.net Maritza Torres Seniors Last Name “Sc-Z” 650-550-7676 mtorres@juhsd.net