WHS Eighth Grade Parent Night

Tiffany Garcia (A - He) tgarcia@tusd.org Ext. 7609Tiffany Garcia (A - He) tgarcia@tusd.org Ext. 7609Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) llauLianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) llau@tusd.org Ext. 7611 Ext. 7611

Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) tbarricklow@tusd.org Ext. 7612 Ext. 7612

The Counselor’s Role

Academic College Career Personal/social

Online Resources

www.whs.tusd.org

www.parentconnect.tusd.org

http://connection.naviance.com/westhigh

How do I contact my counselor? Your student can sign up for an appointment in

the Counseling Office or drop by at lunch (except Thursdays) or after school

Email or call to schedule an appointment:

Tiffany Garcia (A - He) tgarcia@tusd.org Ext. Tiffany Garcia (A - He) tgarcia@tusd.org Ext. 76097609

Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) llau@tusd.org Ext. Lianne Lau ( Hi-Ne) llau@tusd.org Ext. 76117611

Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) tbarricklow@tusd.org Ext. 7612Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) tbarricklow@tusd.org Ext. 7612

High School Graduation Requirements 220 total credits in the

required subjects. An average of 60 credits per year.

Six semesters of excellent or satisfactory citizenship marks

Students also need to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).

Graduation Requirements

English 40 credits Social Science 30 credits including:

World History 10; US History 10; Govt/Econ 10

Mathematics 20 credits: Algebra 1 minimum Science 20 credits (physical and biological) Health 5 credits Foreign Language/ V P Arts 10 credits Physical Education 20 credits

Honors Courses

Open enrollment policy current grades and teacher recommendations

should be considered Number of Honors courses to take Application and Commitment Forms

required

Aim For A Balanced Program

Allow for a period of adjustment

Manageable schedule

Athletics and activities require extra hours

Honors courses demand extra study hours

SCHEDULING

Bert Lynn Middle School April 18th and 19th

Jefferson Middle School April 25th and 26th

Private and non-feeder schools Enrollment packets available starting March 26th. Turn

in completed forms by the end of April in order to meet with a Counselor in May.

Limited appointments available in May Latecomers will meet with counselor mid-August

Enrollment Procedures for New TUSD Students

TWO CURRENT original utility bills Birth Certificate/Passport Parent Picture ID Transcripts or report cards from 8th Grade Immunization Records (Tdap Booster) Student/Parent will be scheduled to meet

with a Counselor in May to select courses

Questions?