Counseling

Class of 2020: #Accepted & #Enlisted Tillers

Sign up to be #accepted & #enlisted online at tinyurl.com/thsaccepted-enlisted!

Meet your Counselors

For important updates, check out the Counselors' CHAT .

Save the date‼️Parent University is offered for senior families and students to learn more about the various college applications. This year we will be hosting Parent University virtually. College representatives will be hosting Webex workshops!! Registration link in our Bio🎓📣 pic.twitter.com/I4Ko50ivgZ
— Tustin High School (@TustinHS) September 21, 2020

Counseling Information

2020-2021 AP EXAM REGISTRATION

August 31st - November 2nd

HOW TO REGISTER:

Step 1: Go to the online test registration site: https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/53570

Step 2: Create an account using your personal email and cell number

Step 3: Choose which exams you will take

Step 4: Follow payment instructions and submit/send payment

EXAM FEES:

$105 per exam / $15 per exam if approved for fee waiver*

*submit a request for fee waiver if you qualify for free & reduced lunch*

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LATE REGISTRATION

$150 per exam - $45 late fee and NO fee waivers will be honored

REFUND POLICY

Must cancel before 11/1/19 to receive refund of $100 / $10

NO REFUND if you cancel after 11/1/19

Questions? Contact Mrs. Hagstrom or Mr. Tanara

2020-2021 PSAT REGISTRATION

TEST DATE:

Saturday, October 17th, 2020

*Report time in the morning will vary so that we can stagger arrival time to maintain safety protocols.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Juniors: Fill out the online registration form:
Form Link

EXAM FEES:

FREE for all Juniors/11th graders

Registration Windows

Juniors: please fill out the form no later than September 11, 2020 at 3:30pm. Late registration will not be accepted.

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California Scholarship Federation

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California Scholarship Federation (CSF) membership is based on a student’s grades from their previous semester.

To become a member of CSF, you must print and complete the CSF Application Form every semester for a total of 4 from grades 10-12 in order to qualify for Sealbearer status. Also, at least ONE semester of CSF MUST be earned during your senior year.

After filling out the application, please turn it in to the Student Store with a copy of last semester’s grades, plus the $5 application fee. Students can print out their own transcripts here from Aeries Parent Portal, or they can obtain their most recent copy from Mr. Lopez, our Counseling Technician, in the Counseling Office.

If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Pysher in the Counseling Office.

CSF APPLICATION WINDOW: 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

The CSF window will be announced soon!

There is a new procedure for CSF:

Pick up a CSF form from the counseling office
Print out your transcript & fill out the form
Bring the competed form & transcript to Mr. Lopez in the Counseling office so he can check your points
Mr. Lopez will initial your form for approval
THEN, you can go to the student store & pay your $5 membership fee

*Mrs. Garcia in the student store will not accept your CSF form without Mr. Lopez's initials.

Please see Mr. Lopez or Mrs. Pysher with any questions. Thank you!

Click HERE to download and print the form.

National Honor Society

Are you an excellent student who is looking for ways to serve your community?

Junior and Seniors with a 3.5 GPA or above are eligible to apply and must be willing to complete 30 hours of community service and attend bi-weekly meetings. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved and be a leader at THS!

Any questions - see Ms. Khojikian or Mrs. Vandal.

Visit the National Honor Society Website to learn more about the program.

College & Career Readiness (CCR) Academy

College & Career Readiness (CCR)

The CCR Academy time is dedicated to College and Career Readiness for all Tillers. For 40 minutes, twice a month, students will have the opportunity to explore their post Tustin High School plans. During this time, students will learn college and career based curriculum using our Naviance Student Program.

2020-2021 CCR Academy dates:

August 26, 2020
September 16, 2020
October 14, 2020
December 2, 2020
December 9, 2020
January 13, 2021
February 10, 2021
March 10, 2021
April 14, 2021

April 30, 2021

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For log-in information, please contact Ms. Sam, at extension 87160, in the Counseling Department.

College Visits

NAVIANCE

What is Naviance?

And, Why is it important?

Naviance is a comprehensive K-12 college and career readiness platform that enables self-discovery, career exploration, academic planning, and college preparation for millions of students across all ages and around the globe.

THS counseling uses Naviance to help students begin exploring their college and career options as early as freshman year. You can also use it to register for upcoming college visits on campus!

College Application Day

#AppliedTillers

Tustin High School will continue to participate in The California College Application and Success Campaign this year. This is a national initiative to increase the number of first generation students applying to 2 and 4 year colleges. Seniors will receive assistance through their College and Career Readiness (CCR) class on every step of the application process, culminating in every Senior submitting an application on (SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED). We are excited to support our Seniors during this important time!

Please contact Mrs. Pysher with any questions at cpysher@tustin.k12.ca.us

2019 TUSD College Fair

2019 TUSD College & Career Fair

Click HERE to view or download the PDF of the 2019 TUSD College & Career Fair Flyer

Monday, November 4th from 6-8 PM at THS Sports pavilion

TUSD is holding its 2019 College and Career Fair on Monday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tustin High School. The 34th annual event is open to all TUSD high school students and their parents. Over 90 colleges, universities and military academies will have representatives hand out literature and answer questions about their institutions. Students and parents will be able to gather information on campus locations, curriculum, admissions requirements, tuition and living expenses. There will also be workshops on financial aid, higher education options in California and out-of-state, and NCAA eligibility. Additionally, community colleges, Coastline Regional Occupational Program (ROP) and career technical education programs will share their programs with Tustin Unified high school students.

Challenge Success

Challenge Success at Tustin High School

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The Tustin High School Challenge Success Team believes that a narrow definition of success, one which overemphasizes grades, test scores, and performance, allows little time for kids to develop the essential skills needed to become independent, ethical, and critical thinkers. Our aim is to help keep our kids in balance- Healthy, Engaged Kids.

THS CHALLENGE SUCCESS VISION

“Tustin High School will ensure that all parties are authentically engaged in challenging and purposeful learning while minimizing stress and valuing each member of the community.”

Peer Tutoring

THS Peer Tutoring Program

The Peer Tutoring program is designed to help students achieve greater success by connecting students with their peers. The goal is to build an academic support system in which student-to-student help is offered to anyone who needs tutoring in any subject in order to strengthen students’ skills and improve their overall achievement. Peer tutors will be available to help other students as needed during Tutorial on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

If you would like to be a peer tutor please complete the Peer Tutoring Application Form and this Checklist Page. You can complete the application by following the link below or you can pick up a paper application from the Student Services Office. Two teacher recommendation signatures and a parent/guardian signature are required to complete the application. Applications must be submitted and Checklist/Signature Page must be turned in to the Student Services Office by Friday, January 24th 2020.

Download the Application Checklist

and Fill out the Online Application form