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THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL. PARENT NIGHT-HIGH SCHOOL 101 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012. Presented by TJ’s Caring Counselors, College Center & Communities in Schools. College Center. College Access Programs/College Advisors Education Is Freedom (EIF)- Ray Castilleja & James Ochoa

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THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL PARENT NIGHT-HIGH SCHOOL 101 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012 Presented by TJ’s Caring Counselors, College Center & Communities in Schools

  2. College Center College Access Programs/College Advisors Education Is Freedom (EIF)-Ray Castilleja & James Ochoa Advise Texas-PeterDiCesare Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 Room 204

  3. Communities In School The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. • Address Attendance • Behavior • Academics • Social Services Contact: Damaris Campos, Campus Manager dcamposCIS@dallasisd.org Phone 972-502-7387

  4. COUNSELING DEPARTMENT TEAM • Ms. Reed– Students A-B trareed@dallasisd.org, 972/502-7318 • Ms. Brooks-Students C-GA jbrooks@dallasisd.org, 972/502-7320 • Mrs. Kitchens-Students GE-MA maycervantes@dallasisd.org, 972/502-7316 • Ms. Makinen-Students Mc-RI dmakinen@dallasisd.org, 972/502-7317 • Ms. Shelton-Students Ro-Z ms9310@dallasisd.org, 972/502-7319 • Ms. Saldaña-Counselors’ Clerk rsaldana@dallasisd.org, 972/502-7315

  5. Thomas Jefferson High School Counseling Department The counseling department is available to assist students and their families with a wide range of academic and personal concerns, including areas such as academic, career, and college planning; academic success; social, family, or emotional issues; or substance abuse. • Individual /Group Counseling/Classroom Guidance • Academic/College and Career Counseling • Personal/Crisis Situations

  6. Graduation Requirements: 26 CREDITS ARE YOU ON TRACK TO GRADUATE? 4x4 Plan • English - English I, English II, English III, English IV • Math - Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus Algebra, Geometry, Math Models, Algebra II • Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, 4 Year Science • Social Studies - World Geography, World History, U.S. History Government/Economics

  7. Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2013 • .5 Speech – Communication Application • .5 Health • 1.5 Physical Education • 2 Same Foreign Language (Spanish I, Spanish II or Chinese I, Chinese II) • 1 Fine Arts Credit • 1 Technology Credit-12th grade ONLY • 3.5 Electives/4.5 Electives: 9th-11th grade only TOTAL 26 CREDITS 12th grade: TAKS -ELA/WRITING, MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES-SCORE OF 2100 OR ABOVE 9thgrade:STAAR/EOC

  8. 2012-2013 TAKS DATES • EXIT- LEVEL TAKS October 22, 2012 ELA October 23, 2012 Math October 24, 2012 Science October 25, 2012 Social Studies March 4, 2013 ELA March 5, 2013 Math March 6, 2013 Science March 7, 2013 Social Studies April 22, 2013 ELA April 23, 2013 Math April 24, 2013 Science April 25, 2013 Social Studies April’s TAKS Test is the last time a student can qualify for May/June 2013 Graduation!!!! 11th Grade Students will take the EXIT Level- TAKS this school year April 2012-2013.

  9. College Planning for Seniors Every senior must: • Complete Apply Texas Application • Apply to at least three colleges • Apply to at least three scholarships • Register and take the SAT AND ACT Test • Accuplacer/THEA • Complete a FAFSA/TASFA College fairs: September 19, 2012 District-wide College Fair @ Jesse Owens Stadium October 27,2012 Las Llaves College Fair (Location to be Determined)

  10. CAREER CRUISING/COURSE PLANNER STUDENTS AND PARENTS CAN ACCESS: SCHOLARSHIPS College Applications-Apply Texas Resumes Job Searches Career Interest Inventories SAT/ACT/NCAA Registrations and Preparations Financial Aid-FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) To find the FAFSA school code for the University or College you wish to apply to , please click on: http://www.freeeducationguides.com/fafsa_school_codes.cfm Community Service Logs, and more!!!!

  11. Things to Know • 4 minute passing period/8 classes • Student Code of Conduct-dress code, attendance, disciplinary actions, Offenses/Consequences • Parent Portal • Patriot Academy (PA) • Pre-Advance Placement/Advance Placement • Dual Credit (Brookhaven)

  12. Events and Activities • Character Counts Week- October 15-19 • Red Ribbon Week-October 22-26 • Bullying Stops Here Week-November 12-16 • Wednesday, October 10, 2012-10th grade STAAR presentation • Monday, October 15, 2012-High School Parent Conference Night 4:00pm-8:00pm • Monday, October 15, 2012-TJ’s College Fair 4:00pm-5:30pm

  13. School Year Breakdown Monday-Friday 8:50am-4:22pm • 1 Year=2 Semesters • 1 Semester=3 Six Week Periods • .5 credit per semester per class Credits To pass to: 10th grade-5 credits 11th grade-12 credits 12th grade-19 credits

  14. Who can I ask? • Attendance: Parent Portal, Contact teacher by phone or email, Attendance Office #972/502-7350 • Grades: Parent Portal, Contact Teacher, Schedule Parent Conference • Special Education: Ms. Cole; ccole007@dallasisd.org • Senior Activities: Ms. Cadiganccadigan@dallasisd.org Mrs. Cole ccole007@dallasisd.org

  15. Parent Conferences Contact the following persons to schedule a parent conference: 9th Grade-Ms. Bustamante #972/502-7350; EVBustamante@dallasisd.org 10th Grade-Ms. Rojas #972/502-7307; Grojas@dallasisd.org 11th Grade & 12th Grade-Ms. Saldaña #972-502-7315; rsaldana@dallasisd.org

  16. Principals Mr. Ashiqali-Principal; aashiquali@dallasisd.org • 9th Grade-Mr. Phillips; Sphillips@dallasisd.org • 10th & 11th Grade-Mrs. Victor; Lvictor@dallasisd.org • 12th Grade-Mr. Roman; Jroman@dallasisd.org • Associate Principal-Ms. Townsend; dtownsend@dallasisd.org

  17. Q&A

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