Counseling

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WEST HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS School Year 2021-2022:
Students are assigned to a counselor by student's last name.

Student Last Name

A-C

Counselor Name

Iris Abraham

Phone

Ext. 3004

Email

iabraham@tusd.net

D-GA & AVID

Alexandra (Alex) Boranian-Jackson

Ext. 3007

aboranianjackson@tusd.net

GE-H/Space & Engineering

Sarah Banchero

Ext. 3005

sbanchero@tusd.net

I-MOO

Gurneet Sharma

Ext. 3075

gsharma@tusd.net

MOR-ROF

Laurie Tomlin

Ext. 3006

ltomlin@tusd.net

ROM-Z

Idi Gaines

Ext. 3009

igaines@tusd.net

Parent information:

Access your student's Report Card and Progress Reports on the Aeries Student and Parent Portal:

How do I find out about Community Service Opportunities, Work Permits, College Information, SAT & ACT Fee Waivers, Financial Aid and Scholarships?

Join the Career Center News and Scholarships Remind App. Look under "Class News" on this page for instructions per grade level. Parents and students can join Remind. If you have students in more than one grade level, sign up for both
Contact the Career Center at 209-830-3370 ext. 3056 or email the Career Education Technician, Gayle Jackson, at gjackson@tusd.net

How do I help my student who is struggling in class?

Contact your student’s teacher. Teacher emails are listed on the Aeries Parent Portal or visit the WHS website. Click on “About US” and then “Teacher and Staff Contacts”
Ask your counselor about tutoring options
Encourage your student to use the West High Planner

How do I stay on top of my student’s grades and progress?

Visit the Aeries Parent Portal for the most up to date information posted by the teacher
Email the teacher with any questions or concerns

How do I contact my student’s counselor or schedule an appointment?

Email your student’s counselor (see above)
Contact the counseling secretary, Melinda Gallegos, at (209) 830-3379 or email mgallegos@tusd.net. Be sure to include the student’s first and last name and ID# if available

FOSTER YOUTH RESOURCES & MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

FOSTER YOUTH RESOURCES
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Tracy Unified School District is continuing its partnership with local organizations to provide students with mental health support during distance learning. At West High, please contact the student's counselor for more information on services available and to get a referral form.

Child Abuse Prevention Council, CAPC
Greg Rangel, grangel@nochildabuse.org

CAPC Referral Form

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
1-800-273-8255

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 170 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.

THE CRISIS TEXT LINE

The Crisis Text Line is the only 24/7, nationwide crisis-intervention text-message hotline. The Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting HOME to 741-741.

THE TREVOR PROJECT

The nationwide organization provides a 24-hour phone hotline, as well as limited-hour web chat and text options, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.

The Trevor Lifeline is a national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386 24/7
Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor Counselor 24/7
Confidential text messaging with a Trevor Counselor 24/7 Text START to 678678
TrevorText can be reached by texting TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200 (available M-F from 3PM to 10PM ET).

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HELP FOR STUDENTS IN CRISIS

TIPS FOR HEALTHY MENTAL HEALTH:

Track your achievements or moments of happiness
Pick up a healthy hobby
Focus on your strengths
Get artistic: bake, paint, sing or build something
Spend quality time with friends or family virtually
Watch a funny show or movie
Exercise or practice mindfulness

ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES HERE

Career Center Activities & Information-Click on the "+" for each category

CAREER CENTER EVENT CALENDAR

CAREER CENTER SERVICES AND RESOURCES

Welcome to the Career Center

The Career Center is available to West High students for assistance with Work Permits, Job Opportunities, Community Service Opportunities, College & Career Information, SAT & ACT info, Scholarships, Financial Aid, Military & more! Contact the Career Education Technician, Gayle Jackson, at gjackson@tusd.net or by phone (209) 830-3370 ext. 3056 with any questions.

Career Center Hours are 9:30am-4:00pm on days that school is in session.

Below are some handouts with helpful information:

APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION

Visit the Cal Apprenticeship website below for information on opportunities:

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY INFORMATION-UC, CSU, & MORE

CSU Application Link - (Fall 2022 App is Open-Submit 11/1-11/30)
CSU Academic Preparation Brochure
CSU Student Success Academic Prep and Early Start
CSU Paying for College
CSU High School Student Success
CSU Fall 2022 Application Deadlines by Campus

UC Application Link (Fall 2022 App is open-Submit 11/1-11/30)

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Link

Download free helpful college materials here

download free college planning guide here

CODESTACK ACADEMY FOR STUDENTS AGE 18-SPONSORED BY SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

LINKS FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PRESENTATIONS-PREVIEW FAIRS-AND OPEN HOUSE INFO

COMMUNITY COLLEGE INFO-DELTA/LAS POSITAS/MJC & PRIVATE CAREER COLLEGE INFO

Information on local community college events below:

MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE:

SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE:

LAS POSITAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE:

Discover Las Positas Community College Pathways-Choose from 15, 20-minute presentations to learn why Las Positas is your best choice after high school for transfer preparation and Career Educational options

NOTE: APPLICATION LINKS TO APPLY TO MJC, SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE, OR LAS POSITAS, ARE LOCATED ON THE TAB ABOVE: "COLLEGE APPLICATION/INFORMATION"

private career colleges

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM)-Aviation Careers

CONCURRENT/DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Click on the links below for more information about each scholarship, sorted by deadlines. Read the eligibility requirements to see if you are eligible to apply and follow the directions accordingly. (Scholarships are updated as notifications are received)

NOTICE: LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AFTER WINTER BREAK

Going Merry November List-click here-deadlines vary

Helpful Scholarship Information:

PLEASE NOTE: Local Scholarships become available in Spring Semester of Senior Year and will be posted here as received. For National scholarships, please create a profile at one of the sites listed above. National scholarship opportunities are posted here as received and through the national websites above.

Sign up for the Career Center News and Scholarships Remind App for all updated scholarship opportunities-see Class information tabs for instructions

FINANCIAL AID-FAFSA, CADAA & Cal Grant

FAFSA and California Dream Act (CADAA) application opens October 1st each year. You need to apply for an FSA ID to electronically sign your applications. There is not a separate application to apply for Cal Grant. Cal Grant GPA verifications are sent electronically to the State of California. The GPA info for Class of 2022 will be sent in fall 2021. The State of California pulls the information from FAFSA/CADAA to determine Cal Grant Status. Have your 2020 income tax information available to file and choose the year 2022-2023 FAFSA/CADAA. Deadline to file is March 2, 2022. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible once the application opens to determine your financial aid status. It is recommended you apply for FAFSA/CADAA even if you feel you won't qualify. Colleges and universities use this information to determine eligibility for financial aid and scholarships available at their campuses. When you receive your SAR (Student Aid Report) from FAFSA/CADAA, read and follow all the directions provided. Ask your counselor if you have questions about your SAR. To attend a Cash for College FAFSA/CADAA workshop or create your FSA ID, visit this link: https://www.cash4college.csac.ca.gov/

Additional Resources Handout below-click here for more info

Start your CSS Profile application

College Board Info-SAT/PSAT/Big Future/AP

To qualify for the SAT fee waiver, students must be in 11th or 12th grade and qualify for the National School Lunch Program. Other qualifications include students who live in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home, or is homeless, or is a ward of the state.

To ensure timely issuance of fee waivers, be sure to fill out the current year National School Lunch Program Application at the beginning of each school year on the TUSD website here.

To receive a fee waiver at West High, students need to bring in a copy of the letter received from TUSD Food Services showing they are approved for free or reduced lunch for the current school year to the Career Center. Upon presenting a copy of the letter, if the student is eligible, a fee waiver will be issued to the student at that time by the Career Center Technician.

West High usually administers the PSAT-10 to all sophomores-more information will be announced.

PSAT/NMSQT is offered to juniors (Grade 11) in October each year. Taking this test may qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Dates and fees are announced in early fall.

AP (Advanced Placement) information can be found on the College Board website here

Visit the West High AP website here for more specific AP information at West High School

Contact Rachel Ramirez, AP Secretary at ext. 3133 for more AP information.

Due to COVD-19, SAT tests may be optional for the Class of 2022 for college admissions purposes. Check the admissions page of the college website you plan to apply for to get updated information. If you plan to attend community college, ACT tests are not required, except for certain majors. Check the website of the community college you plan to attend for complete admissions requirements.

Class of 2023: Counselors recommend taking ACT or SAT tests at the end of junior year. See the website of the college you plan to apply for to get updated information on Class of 2023 admissions requirements. It is recommended to take the PSAT/NMSQT in Fall of your junior year to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. More information on PSAT opportunities will be announced in early fall.

ACT INFORMATION

To qualify for the ACT fee waiver, students must be in 11th or 12th grade and qualify for the National School Lunch Program. Other qualifications include students who live in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home, or is homeless, or is a ward of the state.

To ensure timely issuance of fee waivers, be sure to fill out the current year National School Lunch Program Application at the beginning of each school year on the TUSD website here.

Due to COVD-19, ACT tests may be optional for the Class of 2022 for college admissions purposes. Check the admissions page of the college website you plan to apply for to get updated information. If you plan to attend community college, ACT tests are not required, except for certain majors. Check the website of the community college you plan to attend for complete admissions requirements.

STUDENT ATHLETES

College board-planning checklist for student athletes

STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR COUNSELOR FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FEE WAIVER OPPORTUNITIES:

If you want to play NCAA sports at a Division I or II school, or an NAIA school, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center or the NAIA Eligibility Center.
The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) works with you and your high school to help you prepare for life as a student-athlete. To register, go to the NCAA Eligibility Center website. This is where you will find the tools and information you need to begin your college experience as a student-athlete. Allow at least 15 minutes to one hour to register completely. If you need to exit and come back at a later time, you can save and exit once your account has been created.

Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by following these steps:
1. Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org and enter as a college-bound student-athlete.
2. Create an account by clicking on the “New Account” button at the top right corner of the screen.
3. On the Account Creation page, provide a valid email address to create an account and begin the registration process. Be sure you provide an email address that will be active even after you complete high school.
4. On the About Me page, enter some quick facts, including your name, address, date of birth and gender.

REGISTRATION FEE AND WAIVER Your account will be eligible for processing once the registration fee is paid or waived. You must pay online by debit, credit card or e-check. The registration fee is $90 for students.

The NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) is the governing body of small athletic programs throughout the United States. Register with the NAIA Eligibility Center by following these steps:

1. Visit www.playnaia.org to check out schools and to register.
2. Create a Student-Athlete Profile.
3. On the Student-Athlete Profile page, provide a valid email address to create an account and begin the registration process. Be sure you provide an email address that will be active even after you complete high school.
4. Be sure to read all instructions regarding how to submit transcripts and required documents.

REGISTRATION FEE AND WAIVER Your account will be eligible for processing once the registration fee is paid or waived. You must pay online by debit or credit card. The registration fee is $80 for students.

MILITARY INFORMATION

Listed below are the five Military Academies in the United States. To learn more about each academy, click on the links below:

To learn more about the nomination process to attend a military academy, click here for more information and deadlines to apply

Note: You should begin this process at the end of your junior year if you intend to apply to a military academy.

Click on the military branch links below to learn more about enlisting after high school:

United States Army

United States Navy

United States Air Force

United States Marines

United States Coast Guard

Army National Guard

Air National Guard

California National Guard

ADDITIONAL MILITARY ACADEMY RESOURCES HERE

If you would like to take an ASVAB test, please contact your local recruitment office for assistance as our school is currently not providing the ASVAB test for fall 2021

COMMUNITY SERVICE

NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19, BE SURE TO FOLLOW CDC AND SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SAFETY GUIDELINES AND INQUIRE ABOUT ANY RESTRICTIONS OR OTHER GUIDELINES IN PLACE FOR ANY COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT OR LOCATION.

Tracy Unified School District DOES NOT have a community service requirement for graduation. There may be programs or academies at your school that require community service. Students enrolled in a specific program or academy should contact the program advisor to get any forms or instructions. It is the student's responsibility to turn in any required forms to the program or academy advisor.

All students are encouraged to provide community service in order to become aware of the multiple needs of the community in which they live and develop a sense of moral obligation to help those less fortunate, and the desire to make one’s community a better place to live.

Students are also encouraged to track their community service hours to use for college application purposes and to be eligible for various community service based scholarships offered.

Community Service opportunities are posted as received in the daily student bulletin (when available) and through the Career Center Remind App. The log sheet can be printed from the link above to track hours. NOTE: LOG SHEETS ARE FOR YOUR TRACKING PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT NEED TO BE TURNED IN TO THE CAREER CENTER.

WORK PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATION

Follow the instructions below for work permit issuance:

Please note: GPA and Saturday School hours requirements for work permits resume with first quarter grades of the 2021-2022 school year

DOWNLOAD WORK PERMIT APPLICATION HERE

Work Permit Instructions School Year 2021-2022

Detailed Work Permit Information

Department of Industrial Relations-Summary of Hours Students can work by age and Occupational Exemptions and Restrictions

Email to Gayle Jackson: gjackson@tusd.net

NOTE: To apply for a work permit, you must already be hired or offered a job. Work permits are not required to apply for jobs. See the links above to read the Work Permit Instructions and Information and to print the Work Permit Application. Complete the student, parent, and employer sections, including signatures and initials. Email a picture or scan of your completed application to gjackson@tusd.net for processing. Include your Social Security Number and preferred email to send the final work permit to. The State of California Department of Education has not changed any rules regarding the hours students can work due to distance learning. Visit their website below for more information:

https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/we/workpermitsforstudents.asp

To enroll in a work experience class, you must email your counselor for eligibility. If you are approved for work experience, notify Mrs. Jackson by email so your work permit can be re-issued to reflect work experience information and hours.

NOTE: Work permits expire 5 days after a new school year begins each year per state law OR when you turn age 18 OR receive a high school diploma, even if you are still 17.

SUMMER PROGRAMS AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

wHAT'S nEW?

Seniors-Order from jostens-see video-Caps/Gowns/announcements & More click Here

Career center event calendar here

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Next SAT Test Date=March 12, 2022-Register by February 11th
ACT Test Date=February 12, 2022-Register by January 7th
FAFSA/Dream Act-Cash for College Workshop Flyer-click here and see below

Girls Who Code-Thursdays @ 3:15pm-October 14-December 16-see flyer below-click here for link

2022-2023 REGISTRATION & COURSE ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

FORMS AND LINKS:

wORK pERMIT aPPLICATION

Work Permit Instructions

Work Permits are not issued during school holiday breaks to include the following dates: Thanksgiving break, November 20-28 AND Winter Break, December 18-January 2. Plan accordingly.

Work Permit Requirements per the TUSD High School Student Handbook are as follows for the 2021-2022 school year: Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and have less than 15 hours of Saturday School to be work permit eligible.

detailed work permit information

Department of industrial relations-summary of hours students can work and occupational exemptions and restrictions

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM

Education Verification Form

Letter of recommendation form for student use

Register for selective service-Male students who turn 18 are required by law to register

Counseling

Access your student's Report Card and Progress Reports on the Aeries Student and Parent Portal:

wHAT'S nEW?

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Next SAT Test Date=March 12, 2022-Register by February 11th

ACT Test Date=February 12, 2022-Register by January 7th

FAFSA/Dream Act-Cash for College Workshop Flyer-click here and see below

Girls Who Code-Thursdays @ 3:15pm-October 14-December 16-see flyer below-click here for link

FORMS AND LINKS:

Work Permits are not issued during school holiday breaks to include the following dates: Thanksgiving break, November 20-28 AND Winter Break, December 18-January 2. Plan accordingly.

Work Permit Requirements per the TUSD High School Student Handbook are as follows for the 2021-2022 school year: Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and have less than 15 hours of Saturday School to be work permit eligible.