Counseling

KHS 4-Year Plan

• KHS A-G Course List 2022-23

• KHS Course Catalog 2021-2022
• KHS Course Catalog 2022-2023

• KHS 2022 - 2023  12th Grade Course Selection Form
• KHS 2021 - 2022  12th Grade Course Selection Form

• KHS 2022 - 2023 11th Grade Course Selection Form
• KHS 2021-2022  11th Grade Course Selection Form

• KHS 2022 - 2023 10th Grade Course Selection Form
• KHS 2021-2022  10th Grade Course Selection Form

9TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION SHEET
9TH GRADE COURSE SELECTIONS OPTIONS

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE:  SENIOR CHECKLIST

Tips for applying to a 4 year university, community college
or trade school.

 

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER

• • Meet with your school counselor to make sure you are on track to graduate and fulfill college admission requirements
  • Register for the SAT and/or ACT if you didn’t take a college entrance exam as a junior or want to take one again. Remember: Your counselor can help with fee waivers.
  • Take a look at some college applications. Make note of all the pieces of information you will need to compile.
  • Check with your school counselor to make sure you are on track to graduate and fulfill college admission requirements.
  • Take every opportunity to get to know colleges. Meet with college representatives who visit your school, attend local college fairs, and visit campuses.
  • Narrow down your list of colleges. Collect information about the application and financial aid process at each school.
  • Create a checklist and calendar to keep track of standardized test dates, college application due dates, and financial aid deadlines. Make note of the other materials, such as recommendations or essays, you’ll need to complete your applications.

OCTOBER

• • File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after Oct. 1 as possible. In addition to determining your eligibility for federal funds, many colleges and states use the form when distributing grants, so don’t delay. Watch the mail for your Student Aid Report (SAR)—it should arrive four weeks after the FAFSA is filed.
  • Some colleges will have deadlines (rolling, priority, early decision, and early action) as early as this month.
  • If you cannot afford the application fees that many colleges charge, ask your counselor to help you request a fee waiver.
  • Finalize your college essay. Many schools will require that you submit at least one essay with your application.
  • Request personal recommendations from teachers, school counselors, or employers.
  • Research scholarships. Ask your counselor, your colleges, and local religious and civic groups about scholarship opportunities. You should never pay for scholarship information.

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER

• • Finalize and send any early decision or early action applications due this month. Have a parent, teacher, counselor, or other adult review the application before it is submitted.
  • Every college will require a copy of your transcript from your high school. Follow your school’s procedure for sending transcripts.
  • Make sure testing companies have sent your scores directly to the colleges to which you are applying.
  • Begin to organize regular decision applications and financial aid forms, which will be due in January and/or February.
  • If needed, register for the January SAT. It is the last one colleges will be able to consider for a senior.
  • Many popular and selective colleges will have application deadlines as early as Jan. 1. Others have deadlines later in January and February.
  • If necessary, register for the February ACT (some colleges will be able consider it).
  • In January, ask your guidance office to send first semester transcripts to schools where you applied. At the end of the school year, they will need to send final transcripts to the college you will attend. 

FEBRUARY-MAY

• • Acceptance letters and financial aid offers will start to arrive. Review your acceptances, compare financial aid packages, and visit your final choices.
  • Don’t slack in the classroom. The college you decide to attend will want to see your second semester transcript.
  • March 2nd is the DEADLINE to submit FAFSA!
  • May 1 is the date when the college you plan to attend requires a commitment and deposit. When you’ve made your college decision, notify your counselor. Send in your deposit by the postmark date of May 1. If you’ve been offered financial aid, accept the offer and follow the instructions given. Also notify schools you will not attend of your decision.
  • Request that your final transcript be sent to the college you will be attending.
  • If you are wait-listed by a college you really want to attend, visit, call, and write the admission office to make your interest clear. Ask how you can strengthen your application.

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE:  JUNIOR CHECKLIST

 

SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER

• • Talk with your counselor about the year ahead. Confirm that your courses will put you on the right track for college admission.
  • Ask about test dates for the PSAT, ACT, and SAT. You’ll need to register up to six weeks ahead of time.
  • Start developing a résumé—a record of your accomplishments, activities, and work experience. This will be an important part of your college application.
  • If you haven’t participated in many activities outside of class, now is the time to sign up. Consider clubs at school, team sports, leadership roles, or involvement in a religious or civic community group.
  • Take the PSAT. Taking the test as a junior will qualify you for some scholarship consideration and identify you to colleges as a potential applicant.
  • Begin to prepare for the ACT or SAT. Plan to take at least one of these tests in the spring. Ask your counselor if you qualify for a fee waiver.

JANUARY-FEBRUARY

• • Work with your counselor to set your senior schedule. Enroll in the most challenging courses.
  • Register for a spring SAT and/or ACT. Ask your counselor whether you should also take an SAT Subject Test.
  • Explore summer opportunities on college campuses—a great way to find out what college life is all about.

MARCH-MAY

• • Start researching colleges and universities. Go to college fairs and open houses. Learn as much as you can about colleges online.
  • Begin planning college visits. Try to visit colleges near you over spring break. Include a large, medium size, and small campus.
  • Develop a preliminary list of colleges that interest you. Go online to request additional information.
  • Take a look at some college applications. Make note of all the pieces of information you will need to compile. Make a list of teachers, counselors, employers, and other adults who could write letters of recommendation.
  • Consider lining up a summer job or internship

JUNE-AUGUST

• • Continue​ investigating colleges.
  • Schedule campus visits at the schools that you interest you.
  • Begin thinking about your applications. Generally, colleges will have their applications online by the beginning of August.
  • Start brainstorming your college essay.

 

 

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE:  SOPHOMORE CHECKLIST

 

Sophomore Year College Checklist!

• Get Involved. Activities: ...
• Get A's and study a lot! Grades really do matter as they say a great deal about your habits and work ethic. ...
• Amp up your academic game. What do I mean by this? ...
• Talk to your parents. ...
• Take the PSAT (if available) ...
• Create a test prep calendar. ...
• Amp up your skills. ...
• Explore!

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE:  FRESHMAN CHECKLIST

Freshman Year

• Meet with your school counselor and find our your high school's graduation requirements. ...
• Perform a Self-evaluation. ...
• Get Active! ...
• Decide if you'd like to take the ACT Aspire exam to evaluate your academic strengths.
• Volunteer or learn a new hobby during your summer break.

• AP Contract 2022-23

• TUSD AVID Flyer 22_23
• TUSDAVIDFlyerSpanish22_23.pdf
• AVID APPLICATION 2022-2023 

ASB Cabinet Positions:  Applications due November 5^th by 4:00 PM  (Must have prior KHS or Club Leadership experience). Elections take place:  November 8^th through November 12^th.

Class Officer Positions (Incoming Freshmen included):  Applications for Class of 2025, 2024, 2023 due November 19^th by 4:00 pm, Class of 2026 is due by December 3^rd by 4:00 pm.  If you don’t earn a class officer position, you are still eligible to apply for a commissioner position.  Elections take place:  December 6^th through December 10^th.  Class of 2026 do not require elections.

Commissioner Positions:  Applications due January 7^th.  These positions are by appointment only, no elections. 

All applications require teacher recommendation forms.  All current TUSD students need to submit their applications electronically using the link.  Those students who are outside TUSD can fill out the attached printed application. 

 

• KHS LEADERSHIP JOB DESCRIPTIONSPDF download
• For all students who are already in TUSD they need to submit their application via MS Forms:  CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
• Students that are NON TUSD:  CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
• TEACHER RECOMMENDATION 2021

MHSA REQUIREMENT & EXPECTATIONS

Thank you for your interest in the MHSA Program.

• MHSA Application 2022-23 
  • Complete Application
• MHSA 9th grade Courses Selection Sheet
• MHSA 9th grade Course Selection Form

Please return the following by email to zpajarillo@tusd.net 

1. Course Selection Form (Signed by student & Parent)
2. Transcript of Grades
3. Intra-district transfer request form (If Applicable)

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• MHSA 10th Grade Course Selection Form 22 - 23
• MHSA 11th Grade Course Selection Form 22 - 23
• MHSA 12th Grade Course Selection Form 22 - 23

• Yearbook Application 2022-2023 
   
• Teacher Evaluation

  • As part of your application, you need to have two teachers fill out an evaluation about you.  The teacher evaluations should include one from your English teacher and another one of your choice.  (Download Teacher Evaluation form)

    IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Give/send the evaluation forms to the teachers and have them give the completed forms to Ms. Soto, J4 or email it to ausoto@tusd.net

Student's  that would like to be Teachers Aide, Lab Assistant or Office Aide, please contact the Teacher or Mrs. Pajarillo (office) a nomination form for position.

Welcome to the Career Center

Click on the links below to learn more about the services and resources available to you in the Career Center:

• Career Center Services
• Helpful Website for Students
• Resources for Planning Your Future

 

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

2022-2023 WORKPERMIT INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS

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

NOTE: To apply for a work permit, you must have already been hired or offered a job. You do not need a work permit to apply for jobs. See the link above for Work Permit Instructions and Information. Download and print the work permit application from the link above. Complete the student, parent, and employer sections. Email a picture or scan of your completed application to Tiffany Pouliot tpouliot@tusd.net for  processing. Be sure to include your Social Security Number and student's email to send the final work permit to upon completion.

To enroll in a work experience class, you must email your counselor to see if you are eligible. If you get a job and are approved for work experience, notify Ms. Burkert by email, mburkert@tusd.net so your work permit can be issued to reflect work experience information and hours.

 Click here for STEPS APPLICATION

 

•   Community Service Opportunities 2022-2023 School Year
• LOG SHEET FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS TRACKING

NOTE: LOG SHEETS ARE FOR YOUR TRACKING PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT NEED TO BE TURNED IN TO THE CAREER CENTER.

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.  The log sheet can be printed from the link above to track hours. 

 

Navy

• Navy - Who We Are
• Navy -  Diversity and Equality
• Navy - Careers
• US Navy BONUS
• NROTC Scholarship

Marines

• Marines
• Becoming a Marine Overview
• Becoming a Marine - Enlisted Path
• Becoming a Marine - Officer

Army

• Army 

Air force

• Air Force - Aim High

Military academy

• Military Academy

• UNIVERSITY HEADQUARTERS
   

  ROTC stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps, and this program is offered in 1,700 universities and colleges throughout the US. ROTC helps college students, male and female, to prepare to enter a military career as officers in one of the three branches in which it is offered: Army, Air Force, and the Navy/Marines. The Coast Guard doesn’t have an ROTC program for students interested in a career in this particular military branch.

  Students in each branch of the ROTC benefit from scholarships, monthly stipends and a career that is guaranteed after graduation. Students in ROTC also derive benefits from learning how to develop valued leadership skills, discipline and good physical fitness.

   

According to federal law, all men between the ages of 18 and 25 (documented and undocumented) must register for the Selective Service and should register within 30 days of their 18th birthday. 

 

               SELECTIVE SERVICE 

 

Whether your students are in the classroom or learning remotely, you need the right tools to help them launch and track their college and financial aid applications.

Students in districts partnered with the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) can use CaliforniaColleges.edu to launch and track California Community Colleges, California State University, University of California, FAFSA, and California Dream Act applications. Counselors, educators, and administrators can review students’ application statuses and identify who might need more support.

CLICK FOR MORE INFO

Register Your Student Account

Using the Academic Planner

• 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

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

  

Application Launch

CSU Application Launch

Community College Application Launch

 

FAFSA or California Dream Act Launch

 

Using Career Exploration Tools

Using the Career Search Tool

Using The Major Search Tool

Using the College Search Tool

 

 

 

 

assist.org

Application Dictionary

 

 

• ​​​​​​Las Positas College Early Start Concurrent Enrollment Steps-Online Process
• San Joaquin Delta College Early Start Concurrent Enrollment Information

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.

FAFSA application opens October 1st each year. There is not a separate application to apply for Cal Grant. The State of California will pull the information from FAFSA to determine Cal Grant Status. Deadline to file for FAFSA is March 2, 2023 but you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to determine your financial aid status for college applications. It is recommended you apply for FAFSA even if you feel you won't qualify. Colleges and universities use this information to determine your eligibility for financial aid and scholarships available at their campuses.

Start your FAFSA application

California Student Aid Commission (Cal Grant) Information Here

Create your Cal Grant account through Web Grants 4 Students Here

CA Dream Act Application Here

Federal Student Aid Resources Here-Everything you need to know!

StudentAid.gov

 

Start your CSS Profile application

• HBCU Resource for KHS students (Historically Black College and University) 
•  College Planning Guide for High School Students

• FINANCIAL AID GUIDE FOR CALIFORNIA FOSTER YOUTH
• CALIFORNIA CHAFEE GRANT - free money for Foster youth
• Caregivers Can Support College Planning From Home
• HS Counselor Foster Youth - FAFSA Challenge Toolkit
• FAFSA - Apply Today
• FAFSA - Password Keeper
• State Minimum Course Requirements
• AB 167 - Frequently Asked Questions
• Foster & 602 (AB 216) Requirements for Graduation Form

WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?

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. Parents, students and teachers are welcome to complete and submit a referral form.

Community Medical Centers, CMC
Pam Thao, pthao@tusd.net 

Cmc referral form

 

Child Abuse Prevention Council, CAPC
Janissa Allen
jaallen@tusd.net

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 webchat 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).
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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