Welcome to West High

1. Welcome to West High Sophomore Information Night

2. Let’s meet the counselors ! Iris Abraham A - Carz + ABL iabraham@tusd.net X 8332 Sarah Banchero Cas - Hern sbanchero@tusd.net X 3005 Bradley Watt Herr – Mo bwatt@tusd.net X 3004 Laurie Tomlin Mu – Rodrigues + AVID ltomlin@tusd.netX 3007 Idi Gaines Rodriguez – Z igaines@tusd.netX 3009

3. How do I contact my child’s Counselor ? • You can call and set up an appointment (209) 830-3379. • You or your child can visit the counseling office to schedule an appointment. Students before or afterschool and at lunchtime. • E-mail your counselor.

4. How do I help my child who is struggling in class? • Contact your child’s teacher. The staff’s email address is generally the first letter of their first name, then their last name; followed by: @tusd.net • Example: Joan Fell = jfell@tusd.net Teacher names can be found on your student’s schedule, report card or on our website.

5. Tutoring is available before and after school !!!! • Science • Math • Spanish & French • Social Science • English Tutoring calendars are located in the counseling office.

7. Minimizing Distractions Manage your time wisely during the school week. • Limit Video Game play during the school week. • Limit TV and Cable • Find a quite Place your own Work space if possible.

8. Managing the social side of high school…. • Extra-curricular activities • Clubs • Sports • Community service • Community activities

9. Visit our Website at: tracy.k12.ca.us/whs.

10. How do I sign up for Parent Link ? • You will need to follow the link sent in the email message and enter three pieces of information listed below: • VPC • Telephone • Student ID • This information is available in the counseling and administration offices.

11. Daily Bulletin on the WEB !!!

12. Keep up to date with your child’s progress !!! • Parent Link • Teacher e-mails • Calendar of Assignments • Weekly progress reports

13. When should I expect Report Cards? • 1st qtr. Progress Grades 09/14/2012 • 1st qtr. Report Card OCT. 22ND –Distributed At Parent Conferences • 2ND qtr. Progress Grades 11/16/2012 • 1st Semester Report Card 01/09/2013 • 3rd qtr. progress grades 02/08/2013 • 3rd qtr. Report Card 03/15/2013 • 4th qtr. Progress Grades 04/26/2013 • 2nd Semester Report Card 06/14/2013

14. Is your child on track to graduate?You must earn a minimum of 220 credits. • 40 English • 20 Math (10 in Algebra 1 or IMP 1) • 30 Science (biological, physical and other) • 20 Physical Education • 10 Visual/Performing Art or Modern Language • 70 Electives (“fun” classes; advanced classes) • 30 Social Sciences Additionally, you must pass the High School Exit Exam (E.L.A. and Math with a 350 or better)

15. Sophomores should have completed 60 credits.

16. There are two parts to the test Language Arts Math Students begin testing for the CAHSEE sophomore year. Once you pass one part, you do not have to take that part again. The best way to prepare for the tests is to do well in your current classes! You may also take special CAHSEE classes beginning junior year. Pass the high school exit exam (CAHSEE)

17. CSU/UC A-G Requirements • a - History 2yrs • b - English 4yrs • c – Math 3yrs, 4yrs.Recommended (UC) ( CSU, Algebra1, Geometry, Algebra 2) • d - Lab Science 2 yrs. (1biological,1physical) 3yrs. Recommended (UC) • e - Foreign Language 2 yrs. required, 3yrs. recommended (UC) (same language) • f - Visual Performing Arts 1yr • G – Elective course 1yr ** must have a grade of C or better in all a-g courses**

19. CSU System CSU Sonoma San Diego State

20. CSU Eligibility Based on your eligibility index SATACT 10-12 academic GPA 10-12 academic gpa X 800 plus X 200 plus math & reading score ACT composite score X 10 Non – impacted schools = 2900 or above • Bakersfield East Bay Monterey • Dominguez Hills Channel Islands • Maritime Academy Stanislaus • San Marcos 2900 with at least a 2.75 gpa

21. SAT Sample 3.0 10-12 grade academic gpa X 800 2400 + 500 SAT math score + 500 SAT reading score 3400 = Eligibility Index

22. ACT Sample 3.0 10-12 grade academic gpa X 200 600 +180 ACT composite score x 10 780 = Eligibilty Index

23. SAT/ACT • 2900 SAT = 720 ACT • 3200 SAT = 760 ACT

24. UC System UC Davis UC Irvine

25. UC Eligibility • Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (a-g courses), with at least 11 finished prior to the beginning of your senior year. • Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better with no grade lower than a C-. • Meet the examination requirement by taking the ACT With Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test by December of your senior year. We don't require SAT Subject Tests, but certain programs on some campuses recommend them.

26. Achievements in Special Projects Improvement in Academic Performance Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards Participation in Educational Preparation Programs Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences Geographic Location Comprehensive Review • Grade-Point Average • Test Scores • Courses Completed/Planned • Honors Courses • Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) • Quality of Senior-Year Program of Study • Academic Opportunities in California High Schools • Performance in Academic Subject Areas

28. Community Service Check with Ms. Fell in the Career Center • New Hope Care Center • Astoria Gardens • Tracy Animal Shelter • Tracy Boys and Girls Club • Sutter Tracy Hospital • Tracy Library • McHenry House • Tracy Interfaith Ministries • Tracy Convalescent Hospital • Give Every Child a Chance Tutoring • Block W • Key Club

29. COMMUNITY SERVICE • LONGEVITY • SOMETHING YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT • PEER LEADERSHIP • ETHNIC/RACE COMMUNITY • FAITH COMMUNITY • HOW DID I MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN MY COMMUNITY?

30. Timelines • PSAT – Soph, Jr • SAT/ACT – Jr, Sr • Campus visits – all years • Scholarships – Jr, Sr / Career Center • Community Service – all years/Career Center • Financial Aid – Sr / January • GPA Verification – Sr / Winter • Apply to Colleges – Sr / Fall

31. GoWolfPack !!!