Terra Nova High School
Freshman Information Night
Class of 2019
Counseling Department Staff
Dan Nemiroff, M.S., PPS
Last Names A-G
650-550-7677
dnemiroff@juhsd.net
Cielo Calpotura, M.A., PCCI
Wellness Counselor
650-550-7678
ccalpotura@juhsd.net
Aliah Singh, M.A., PPS
Last Names G-N
650-550-7675
aliah.singh@juhsd.net
Chelsea Johnson
College & Career Aide
650-550-7604
cjohnson@juhsd.net
Elena Carnes, M.A., PPS
Last Names O-Z
650-550-7676
ecarnes@juhsd.net
Ananda Shives
Registrar
650-550-7680
ashives@juhsd.net
Counseling Services
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Four-year plan
Information nights
Tracking academic progress
Conferences with parent/guardian and
teachers
Wellness Counselor & Peer Helpers
Outside referrals (i.e. Daly City Youth
Health Center)
Transitioning to High School
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Individuation: exercise personal decision making
Increase independence
Learn to self-advocate
Meet challenges and solve problems
Enhance self-awareness
Plan for post-secondary options and career
training
Staying Connected
• Get to know your teachers!
• Use StudentVUE regularly
• Access TN website
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Daily Bulletin
• Active involvement in the school community
(i.e. athletics and clubs)
Campus Resources
• Library
Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-5:30pm
o Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm
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• Math Lab (Room N107)
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Monday-Thursday: 3-4pm in N107
• College & Career Center (Room 209)
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Monday-Friday: 11:30am-3:30pm
TN Graduation Requirements
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Earn a total of 225 credits
Pass specific subject requirements
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English: 40 credits (4 years)
History/Social Science: 30 credits (3 years)
Laboratory Science: 20 credits (2 years)
Fine Art or Language Other Than English: 10 credits (1 year)
Career Technical Education (CTE): 10 credits (1 year)
Physical Education: 20 credits (2 years)
Health: 5 credits (1 semester)
Electives: 60 credits
Credits & Grading
• Students may earn 5 credits per class each
semester for a total of 30 credits per semester or
60 credits per year
• Progress reports every six weeks
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Grading is cumulative
• Credits and final grades are earned at semester’s
end
Freshman Grades Count!
• Colleges verify that 9th grade CP classes are
passed with at least a C grade
• Recommendations for classes for
future/advanced courses are dependent on
grades in 9th grade prerequisite classes
• GPA for honors at graduation is cumulative
• GPA is used for California Scholarship
Federation
Life After High School
• On-the-job training programs
• Apprenticeship programs
• Military training
• Career and Technical Education programs
• Community/junior colleges
• Four-year colleges & universities
Naviance – Family Connection
UC/CSU Eligibility Requirements (“a-g”)
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History/Social Science – 2 years
English – 4 years
Math – 3 years* (Math Course 1, Math Course 2, Math Course 3)
Lab Science – 2 years* (1 year life & 1 year physical)
Language Other Than English – 2 years* (same language)
Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year
College Prep Elective – 1 year
*additional years of subject recommended
Must earn a “C” grade or better both semesters
Am I Eligible for UC?
 Minimum of 15 yearlong “a-g” courses in
grades 9-12
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Seven of these courses must be taken in the last two years of
high school
 Minimum GPA of 3.0 in “a-g” coursework
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UC GPA calculation begins in 10th grade
 SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing
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Compare GPA & UC Score to determine eligibility
Am I Eligible for CSU?
 Minimum of 15 yearlong “a-g” courses in grades 9-12
 Test scores required unless GPA above 3.0 and a
resident of California
 Eligibility Index:
CSU GPA x 800 + SAT Score
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CSU GPA x 200 + 10 x ACT Composite Score
 Students must have a minimum eligibility index of
2900 for admission to a CSU using SAT scores or a
minimum of 694 using ACT score
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Many CSU campuses have higher standards due to impaction
Private Colleges & Universities
 Check individual admission requirements
 SAT or ACT with Writing usually required
 SAT Subject Tests may be required
 Most require essays, letters of recommendation,
and transcript
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May require supplemental information (i.e. portfolio)
 Mid-year report submissions may be necessary
College Admissions Testing Timeline
SAT Info: www.collegeboard.org
ACT Info: www.actstudent.org
10th grade
 Spring: PSAT 10 offered at TN in February
11th grade
 Fall: PSAT offered at TN in October
 Spring: SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing
12th grade
 Summer/Fall: retake SAT or ACT to improve scores
 December should be last opportunity to retake
NCAA Student-Athletes
 Must register if planning on competing at a
Division I or Division II college:
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/student/index_student.html
 Fee: $75
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Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch
program; please see Counselor
 Contact prospective college to ensure you’re on
track
Community College Overview
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High school graduate or 18 years of age
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Affordability (~$46/unit)
Flexible schedule
Transfer programs
Gain career skills & certificates
Additional Postsecondary Options
Military Visits
 Dates:
 January
 April
27th
20th
 Time: 12:15-1pm
 Location: College/Career Center (Room 209)
College Visits & Career Fairs
 Check College/Career Center for upcoming
college visits and career fairs on-campus
 Listen to announcements for listing of preview
days for UC, CSU, Private Colleges, Technical
Schools, and Community Colleges
 Schedule campus visits by contacting colleges
directly
North Peninsula College Fair
 Date: Wednesday, October 7th
 Time: 5-7pm
 Location: Serramonte Shopping Center
 Meet representatives from UC, CSU, Private
Colleges & Universities, Community Colleges,
Out of State Colleges & Universities, and US
Armed Forces