Counseling

WEST HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Students are assigned to a counselor by last name.

Iris Abraham: Grade 9: A-B, AVID| Grades 10-12: A-F
iabraham@tusd.net

Sarah Banchero: Grade 9: C-G, SEA| Grades 10-12: G-Kh| SEA
sbanchero@tusd.net

Laurie Tomlin: Grade 9 H-Q| Grades 10-12: Ki-Paz, AVID
ltomlin@tusd.net

Idi Gaines: Grade 9 R-Z| Grades 10-12: Pb-Z
igaines@tusd.net

Welcome to West High Counseling

How do I find out about current events at WHS?

Visit our Website at: https://westhigh.tracy.k12.ca.us/.
Like us on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/MerrillFWestHighSchool

How do I find out about Community Service Opportunities, Work Permits, College Information, Financial Aid and Scholarships?

Visit the Career Center. Hours are 9:30am - 4:00pm when school is in session-209-830-3370 ext. 3056 or email the Career Education Technician, Gayle Jackson, at gjackson@tusd.net
Sign up for the Career Center News and Scholarships Remind App — Instructions can be found on the WHS website under “Counseling”. Be sure to sign up by student’s correct grade level.

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

Contact your child’s teacher. Teacher emails are listed on your student’s schedule, report card, or visit the WHS website. Click on “About US” and then “Teacher and Staff Contacts”
Before and after-school tutoring is available; schedules are posted on the WHS website and copies are available in the counseling office
Weekly Progress Reports for student use are available in the counseling office
Encourage your student to use the West High Planner

How do I stay on top of my child’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

Why didn’t I get my student’s report card?

Report cards are not mailed if fines are owed
Have you moved? Be sure to keep your address information current with the counseling secretary or registrar

How do I meet with my child’s counselor?
• Email your student’s counselor (see below) or contact the counseling secretary, Melinda Gallegos, by phone at (209) 830-3379 or email her at mgallegos@tusd.net to set up an appointment. Be sure to include the student’s first and last name when sending email or leaving a voicemail.

How does my student make an appointment with their counselor?

Visit the counseling office before or after school or at lunchtime to schedule an appointment
Email your counselor

Transcript Request Form Education Verification Information

HONOR ROLL FOR FALL 2019

PRINCIPAL'S HONOR ROLL FOR FALL 2019

UPCOMING EVENTS:

class news

SENIORS - CLASS OF 2020

JUNIORS - CLASS OF 2021

SOPHOMORES - CLASS OF 2022

FRESHMEN -CLASS OF 2023

Course Guide and Course Listings

College, Career, Scholarship, Community Service, and Work Permit Information

COLLEGE APPLICATION/INFORMATION

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Download Most Recent Scholarship List Here

Download Scholarship and Financial Aid Website List Here

NOTE: Email the completed Friedberger Scholarship application and the Tracy Latin Athletic Club Scholarship application to gjackson@tusd.net by the due dates listed on the applications. Do not drop them off to the Career Center as schools are closed.

Print paper applications/instructions from the links below:

FINANCIAL AID

SAT and ACT Information

CAREER CENTER EVENT CALENDAR

CAREER TECHNICAL AND APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Weekly Community Service Opportunities

List of Community Service Opportunities in Tracy

Log Sheet for Community Service Hours Tracking

www.justserve.org

Tracy Unified School District does not have a community service requirement for graduation. There are certain programs or academies that may have community service requirements. Students enrolled in a specific program or academy should be aware of any community service requirements. 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 should 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 and through the Career Center Remind App. Log sheets to track hours are available in the Career Center as well as flyers with ongoing opportunities. More information is posted here.

STUDENT ATHLETES

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.

Main Menu