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SOPHMORESSOPHMORES

Get to know your counselorGet to know your counselor:• Tustin Tillers are assigned to a counselor according to

the alphabetical distribution of their last name:– A- Fa & SDC = Mr. Wiedemann – Fe- Mc = Ms. Pyle– Me- Q & AVID =Ms. Repp– R- Z & Early College = Mrs. Bledsoe

Additional Support StaffAdditional Support Staff

• Career Center Coordinator & ROP:– Sherri Friend

• Data and Records/Transcripts– Lucy Garcia (habla espanol)

• Community Liaison– Irene Thomas (habla espanol)

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

• Total creditsTotal credits required for graduation = required for graduation = 230230

• Successful completion of the Competency in Successful completion of the Competency in Technology requirementTechnology requirement (AKA Research and Tech OR by passing a technology course, Media Arts, etc. or passing a technology proficiency exam & completing 5 credits of an Applied Art class.)

• Passing scores on both sections of the CAHSEEPassing scores on both sections of the CAHSEE• All students must meet California state standards in Language

Arts and Mathematics by passing the California High School Exit Exam.

CAHSEECAHSEE• EnglishEnglish

• Multiple Choice and writing sections

• MathematicsMathematics• Multiple Choice

• Must pass both sections with a score of:350+ to meet graduation requirement.

• Must only retake the subject that you did not pass the first time.

• Test Dates for 2008/2009: – November 4-5, February 3-4, May 12-13

Required Classes for GraduationRequired Classes for Graduation 5 credits = 1 semester

• English 40 credits• Math 20 credits

• Algebra & Geometry

• Science 30 credits• Life Science (Biology)• Physical Science (Chemistry)• Other (Earth Science)

• Social Sciences 35 credits• Geography• World History• US History• American Government & Economics

Required Classes for GraduationRequired Classes for Graduation• Foreign Language &/or a Visual or Performing Art 25 Credits

1 year: Foreign Language or VPA 10 Credits1 year: Foreign Language, VPA, or Applied Art 10 Credits1 semester Applied Art (Research and Technology) 5 Credits

• Physical Education 20 Credits

• Electives 60 Credits

Alternative Options for Alternative Options for Credit Make-up/CompletionCredit Make-up/Completion

• Summer School• You are required to attend summer school to repeat any

failed classes• Two classes maximum (10 credits)

• Adult School• See your counselor for mandatory paperwork Junior year• Make an appointment with Adult School to register (Seniors

have priority)

• College Courses• TUSD Partnership with Irvine Valley College• Santiago Canyon College, Santa Ana College, UCI, etc.• Must have school approval prior to enrollment

UC and CSU Requirements (A-G)UC and CSU Requirements (A-G)A. Social Science 2 yearsB. English 4 yearsC. Math (through Algebra 2) 3 years (4 years recommended)D. Science (with lab) 2 years (3 years recommended)E. Foreign Language 2 years (3 years recommended)F. Visual/Performing Art 1 yearG. Elective 1 year (College preparatory elective)

• ALL classes must be passed with a grade of C or better

• UC minimum GPA for admission is 3.0• GPA calculated from Sophomore and Junior year for

UC approved courses only

A. The list above represents only the minimum requirements. Some colleges request more. Check with the college of your choice.

B. If you are an athlete, ask you counselor about NCAA EligibilityA. You must register online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net B. Fill out a Student Release Form. Cost is $50.

California Scholarship California Scholarship Federation (CSF)Federation (CSF)

– CSF recognizes outstanding achievement of high school students.

– Students apply for membership based upon grades earned during 1st four weeks of each semester.

– To qualify, a student needs a minimum of 10 points in academic subjects. (A=3 pts, B=2 pts)

– See Ms. Barlet for a complete list of qualifications and possible awards.

College Entrance ExamsCollege Entrance Examswww.collegeboard.com

www.actstudent.orgTUSTIN SAT Test Center and CEEB/ACT Code: 05 3570

PSAT= Preliminary SAT This practice SAT is recommended but not required for college acceptance• It is recommended that students have completed Geometry• Taken during Junior year in order to compete for National Merit Scholarship

ACT and/or SAT Reasoning Test• Taken during the spring of Junior year or no later than November of Senior

year.• For UC schools, 2 subject tests are required along with the ACT writing test

• SAT Subject Tests• Taken after completing accelerated courses in math, science, foreign

language, world history, and literature• Some university programs require specific SAT Subject Tests to be

considered for admission.

Career CenterCareer CenterMake Mrs. Friend your friend

• Provides information and resources about: Scholarships and Grants for college: www.scholarship.com www.Fastweb.com, www.wierdscholar.com, www.freschinfo.com• Careers• College (community, 4-year, private, out-of-state)• SAT/ACT Testing• The Military• Certificate programs/specialty schools• ROP courses

• Workshops• College visitations from college admissions staff• Financial aid

• Computers allow students internet access for research as well as personality and interest inventories

• Students can access the career center as often as they want during non-class time

CommunityCommunity ServiceServiceRemember: Students can and should volunteer for

many reasons:• To feel good about themselves• To help other people• To keep active• To gain job experience• To discover interests that they did not know they

had• To make a difference in their community & the

world• To enhance college applications and resumes for

employment (If you are applying to UC schools, make 150-200 hours over a 2 year period your goal. This will make you a more competitive applicant.)

PPersonal ersonal LLearning earning PPlanlan

• Under Grade 10 Post Secondary Goals: Write what you want to do after you graduate

• Under Sophomore Schedule:

Write in the classes you are currently registered

• Sign and date under 10 grade signature