TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL
High School Planning For
SOPHMORES
Get 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 Staff
• Career Center Coordinator & ROP:
– Sherri Friend
• Data and Records/Transcripts
– Lucy Garcia (habla espanol)
• Community Liaison
– Irene Thomas (habla espanol)
Graduation Requirements
• Total credits required for graduation = 230
• Successful completion of the Competency in
Technology 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 CAHSEE
• All students must meet California state standards in Language
Arts and Mathematics by passing the California High School Exit
Exam.
CAHSEE
• English
• Multiple Choice and writing sections
• Mathematics
• 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 Graduation
5 credits = 1 semester
• English
• Math
40 credits
20 credits
• Algebra & Geometry
• Science
30 credits
• Life Science (Biology)
• Physical Science (Chemistry)
• Other (Earth Science)
• Social Sciences 35 credits
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Geography
World History
US History
American Government & Economics
Required Classes for Graduation
• Foreign Language &/or a
Visual or Performing Art 25 Credits
1 year: Foreign Language or VPA
10 Credits
1 year: Foreign Language, VPA, or Applied Art
10 Credits
1 semester Applied Art (Research and Technology) 5 Credits
• Physical Education
20 Credits
• Electives
60 Credits
Alternative Options for
Credit 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)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Social Science
English
Math (through Algebra 2)
Science (with lab)
Foreign Language
Visual/Performing Art
Elective
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ALL classes must be passed with a grade of C or better
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UC minimum GPA for admission is 3.0
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2 years
4 years
3 years (4 years recommended)
2 years (3 years recommended)
2 years (3 years recommended)
1 year
1 year (College preparatory elective)
GPA calculated from Sophomore and Junior year for
UC approved courses only
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The list above represents only the minimum requirements. Some
colleges request more. Check with the college of your choice.
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If you are an athlete, ask you counselor about NCAA Eligibility
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You must register online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Fill out a Student Release Form. Cost is $50.
California Scholarship
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 Exams
www.collegeboard.com
www.actstudent.org
TUSTIN SAT Test Center and CEEB/ACT Code: 05 3570
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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 Center
Make 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
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Workshops
• College visitations from college admissions staff
• Financial aid
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Computers allow students internet access for research as well as
personality and interest inventories
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Students can access the career center as often as they want during
non-class time
Community Service
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Remember: 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.)
Personal Learning Plan
• 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