College Admissions Presentations and Application Workshops will be held virtually this year! Be sure to read the fine print on the event calendar as there is important information on how to register for events and other important college application information. 

Career Center Event Calendar November 2020

Welcome to the Career Center

The Career Center is currently closed during Distance Learning. Be sure to visit all the links on this webpage for help 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. Below are some handouts with helpful information:

• Helpful Websites for Students
• Resources for Planning Your Future

• CSU Application Link
• UC Application Link
• Common App Link
• Family Resources from Common App
• Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Link
• California Community College Link
• Delta College Apply
• Las Positas Apply
• Modesto Junior College Apply
• Delta College Dual Enrollment Program Application
• CODESTACK ACADEMY FOR STUDENTS AGE 18-SPONSORED BY SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

• Las Positas Concurrent/Dual Enrollment Steps-Online Process
• San Joaquin Delta College Dual Enrollment Information

Helpful Scholarship Information:

• Fastweb Informational Downloads
• Six Great Options for Finding Scholarships
• Helpful Scholarship websites and information
• Link to TUSD District Scholarship Website Page

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)

• Going Merry Scholarship List for January 2021
• Deadline January 31, 2021: Union Plus Scholarships for Union Members and Their Children
• Deadline January 31, 2021: College Covered Sweepstakes
• Deadline February 1, 2021: Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
• Deadline February 19, 2021: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship-Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter-African American Descent
• Deadline March 1, 2021: CSEA (California School Employees Association) Scholarship for Dependents-parent must be a CSEA member to apply
• Deadline March 2, 2021: CSU Stanislaus Scholarships
• Deadline March 5, 2021: California Winegrape Growers Foundation Scholarship-parent/legal guardian must be employed by a California Winegrape Grower-must attend a UC/CSU/or California Community College
• Deadline March 15, 2021: Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship
• Deadline March 31, 2021: Tracy Historical Museum/West Side Pioneer Association-(3) scholarships available
• Deadline April 1, 2021: Retired Public Employees of San Joaquin County Scholarship-must be a child or grandchild of a current RPESJ member
• Deadline April 23, 2021: TSMA (Tracy School Management Association) Scholarship

FAFSA-CASH FOR COLLEGE WORKSHOP-FEBRUARY 3 @ 4PM-REGISTRATION INFO HERE

FAFSA and California Dream Act (CADAA) application opened October 1st. 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 have been electronically sent to the State of California for the Class of 2021. The State of California pulls the information from FAFSA/CADAA to determine Cal Grant Status. Have your 2019 income tax information available to file and choose the year 2021-2022 FAFSA/CADAA. Deadline to file is March 2, 2021. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible 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/

• Start your FAFSA application here
• CA Dream Act Application Here
• California Student Aid Commission (Cal Grant) Information Here
• Create your Cal Grant account through Web Grants 4 Students Here
• FSA ID/FAFSA/DREAM ACT/WEBGRANTS Password Keeper
• Federal Student Aid Resources Here-Everything you need to know

Start your CSS Profile application

Due to COVD-19, SAT and ACT tests are optional for the Class of 2021 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, SAT and ACT tests are not required, except for certain majors. Check the website of the community college you plan to attend for complete admissions requirements, especially for the Class of 2021. 

• Register for SAT at College Board Here
• Register for ACT here

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.

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

• U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York
• U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland
• U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado
• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut 

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

• Job Corps Information Here
• State of California Department of Industrial Relations Apprenticeship Information-Search by county and occupation
• United States Apprenticeship Information Here

Visit the Cal Apprenticeship website below for information on opportunities: 

• Weekly Community Service Opportunities
• List of Community Service Opportunities in Tracy
• Log Sheet for Community Service Hours Tracking

NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19, BE SURE TO INQUIRE ABOUT ANY SAFETY RESTRICTIONS AND 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.

 Follow the instructions below for work permit issuance:

DOWNLOAD WORK PERMIT APPLICATION HERE

Work Permit Instructions and Information Here

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.

Information on local community college events below:

• Modesto Junior College Spring Application Workshop Info
• Modesto Junior College Spring Ed Plan Workshop Info

• San Joaquin Delta College "Why Delta Workshop" for West High seniors on February 17, 2021 @ 2pm-Register in advance here
• San Joaquin Delta College "Application Workshop" for West High seniors on February 24, 2021 @ 2pm-Register in advance here
• Second chance SJ Delta College "Application Workshop" for West High seniors on April 14, 2021 @ 2pm-Register in advance here

TO APPLY TO MJC, SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE, OR LAS POSITAS, SEE THE LINKS IN THE "COLLEGE APPLICATION/INFORMATION" TAB ABOVE

• 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

• LPC Welding Info
• LPC Theater Info
• LPC Automotive Technology Program Info
• LPC Automotive Service Program Info

• Class of 2021 Senior Presentation
• Senior Calendar Here
• Senior Calendar-Spanish
• Letter of Recommendation Request Form

• Career Center News & Scholarships Remind App Instructions:

Class of 2021-English Version

Class of 2021-Spanish Version

Career Center News & Scholarships Remind App Instructions:

Class of 2022-English Version

Class of 2022-Spanish Version

Career Center News & Scholarships Remind App Instructions:

Class of 2023-English Version

Class of 2023-Spanish Version

Career Center News & Scholarships Remind App Instructions:

Class of 2024-English Version

Class of 2024-Spanish Version 

9th Grade course options-english

opciones de cursos de grado 9

aeries student/parent portal course entry instructions

West high course catalog 2021-2022

2021 - 2022 ENROLLMENT STEPS

9TH GRADE COURSE Sheets ARE DUE asap-contact high school counseling office with questions 

Click on the links below for 9th grade courses and enrollment information: 

incoming freshmen presentation-non tusd

enrollment steps

pasos de INSCRIPCION

NON TUSD WELCOME FLYER-NOV. 19TH PRESENTATION

9th grade course options-english

opciones de cursos de grado 9

9th grade course selection form

selecciones de cursos de grado 9

West high course catalog 2021-2022

• West High School Course Catalog & Guide 2021-2022

• Journalism Course Application
• Yearbook Course Application
• Leadership Course Application 2021-2022

NEW COURSE ENTRY DEADLINE:

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24TH @ 11:59 pm

Detailed instructions on how to input the course selections through the parent portal is available on the first link below. NOTE: Due to the time sensitive nature of collecting the course requests, students who do not input their requests before the deadline will be given a schedule by their counselors and, unfortunately, they cannot be changed. 

• Course Request Entry using the Parent Portal
• Course Selection Process - All Grades 2021-2022
• Senior  (Grade 12) Course Selection Sheet 2021-2022
• Junior (Grade 11) Course Selection Sheet 2021-2022
• Sophomore (Grade 10) Course Selection Sheet 2021-2022

wEST hIGH COURSE CATALOG 2021-2022

West high special programs flipgrid

senior odyssey elective info

Visual Arts/performing arts

learn more about ap bio/ap chem/ap physics - watch this video

Have you decided on a career yet? If you think you might be interested in a career in science, medicine, or research then I’ve got just the class for you! AP Biology, yep, that’s right, AP Biology will study in-depth concepts such as DNA fingerprinting, bacteria that glow and other fun activities that will prepare you for the AP exam. Did you know you could even earn some college credit?! Watch the video above for more info. Email Ms. Haut all your questions (jhaut@tusd.net)! Don’t be left behind, science is a wide open field waiting for you, yes, you to make your mark upon the world!!

• Four year plan worksheet for all grades here

• A-G Course List Here