9th grade guidance plan 1

Torrey Pines High SchoolAcademic/Career Presentation : 

Torrey Pines High School Academic/Career Presentation 9th grade students

Overview: 

Overview Torrey Pines General Information Understanding Your Academic Transcript Understanding Four Year Plans Honors/AP vs. College Prep Courses Academic Honesty Summer School Courses Off-Campus Classes Post high School Options College Entrance Requirements Choices Preparing For College

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A-Cl Cm-Gu Gv-Ld & EL students Le-Oh Sm-Z Jayme Williams Brennan Dean Mary Sanchez-Allwein Sally Gervasini Linsy Glassman Oi-Sl & AVID students Jesse Gonzalez Who is your School Counselor?

How to Contact your School Counselor: 

Drop by times are: Before school During break During lunch After school In the counseling center, students may fill out a: “Request to see my counselor” slip Students are welcome to email their counselor How to Contact your School Counselor

How Parents can Contact their Student’s School Counselor: 

Parents may email the counselor at first name.last name@sduhsd.net Parents may call the counselor Most calls are returned after 3pm Parents may call one of the counseling secretaries to set an appointment. Generally these are before or after school. How Parents can Contact their Student’s School Counselor

How to Stay Informed: 

Listen to the morning announcements Check Edline regularly Read the Falconer Visit www.tphs.net Visit the counseling website Read the counseling office bulletin Read the parent newsletter How to Stay Informed

Ways to Get Involved: 

Join a club Try out for a sport Try out for a play Think about joining PALS, journalism, debate, yearbook, leadership, etc. Create your own club Ways to Get Involved

Transcripts: 

Transcripts Lists classes taken Provides credit summary Only semester grades are included Grade Point Average Students required to submit outside transcripts to registrar

General High School Requirements: 

General High School Requirements Complete a minimum of 230 credits. Complete all course requirements. Pass the California High School Exit Exam in: Language Arts Mathematics Passing Algebra I is a state mandated graduation requirement.

High School Four Year Plan Chart: 

High School Four Year Plan Chart

EXAMPLE of a Four-Year Plan to Fulfill Minimum Requirements for HS Graduation/ Community College Entrance: 

EXAMPLE of a Four-Year Plan to Fulfill Minimum Requirements for HS Graduation/ Community College Entrance * : 1 Year of Visual and Performing Art required * : These areas can be fulfilled by any other TPHS course

Honors/AP vs. College Prep Courses: 

Honors/AP vs. College Prep Courses Level of difficulty Achievement level in past Personal interest/Motivation Time management Work and study habits Well rounded student/other commitments

Academic Honesty: 

Academic Honesty "Academic Honesty" means that all academic work is the legitimate, truthful work of the student. When taking tests or submitting homework, students rely on their own knowledge and preparation, unless otherwise instructed by the teacher. Students credit sources used when the wording, ideas, facts, statistics, or opinions of other persons or books are utilized.

Consequences for Academic Dishonesty: 

Consequences for Academic Dishonesty Loss of all credit for the assignment or test with no makeup permitted. Placement on probation with a contract (in the class of the infraction) for the remainder of that class. Referral to the assistant principal and the parent/guardian will be contacted. Suspension from school. Removal from all elected or appointed leadership positions for the remainder of the school year.

Summer School Courses at Torrey Pines: 

Summer School Courses at Torrey Pines Some summer school courses are offered for repeat and acceleration through TPHS. Information is available in March Courses offered for acceleration have a limited space available. A lottery may be used to fill these spaces.

Summer School Courses Off Campus: 

Summer School Courses Off Campus Students must receive approval from their counselor prior to taking a class off campus. The off campus permission form must be signed by a parent and on record with the counselor. Students may also take courses at the local community colleges. Students may only take up to 30 credits off campus at other high schools or colleges.

Post High School Options: 

Post High School Options Technical Schools Military Community College Four-Year University

Community College Admission Requirements: 

Community College Admission Requirements No specific course requirements must be met prior to entrance. Any student may enroll at a community college if they meet the following: 18 years of age or Earned a high school diploma

Four-Year University RequirementsCalifornia State University/University of California: 

Four-Year University Requirements California State University/University of California

Private & Out of State Universities: 

Private & Out of State Universities Most private and out-of-state universities/colleges follow similar UC/CSU guidelines. For out-of-state universities, contact the schools directly for current information.

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EXAMPLE of Four-Year Plan to Fulfill HS Graduation and UC/CSU and Other Four Year Institutions Requirements * 1 year of Visual and Performing Art Required * These areas can be fulfilled by any other TPHS course

Choices : 

Choices Use the Choices program to research colleges and careers Access program by visiting www.bridges.com You may get the username and password by emailing Mr. Dean at brennan.dean@sduhsd.net and simply write "Password" in the subject line.

Preparing for College: 

Preparing for College Begin to keep track of any extracurricular activities, sports, or community services activities that you participate in. Consider taking SAT II Subject tests in classes that you do well in this year, such as Biology. Take the PLAN and PSAT exams during 9th-11th grades which are held in the months of October and November. Plan on taking the SAT and/or ACT tests in the spring of your Junior year.

TPHS College & Career Center (CCC): 

TPHS College & Career Center (CCC) Opening Soon! Visit Room 401 for detailed information on college & career options!

Now create your own plan!!!: 

Now create your own plan!!!

Thank You!: 

Thank You! For further questions, please drop by and see your counselor: Ms. Williams: A-CL Mr. Dean: Cm-Gu Mrs. Sanchez-Allwein: Gv-Ld (& ELL students) Ms. Gervasini: Le-Oh Mrs. Glassman: Oi-SL (& AVID students) Mr. Gonzalez: Sm-Z