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Welcome ParentsofClass of 2020!
3 Steps to GraduationWhat are they?22 Total CreditsHigh School &Beyond PlanOccurs DuringAdvisory throughCareer CruisingStateAssessments:ELA(Reading/Writing)Math
Class of 2020Graduation RequirementsGraduation RequirementCredit Needed Minimum Creditsneeded to be on trackEnglish/Language Arts4 Credits2.5 CreditsSocial StudiesSS Elective, US History (or AP U.S.) and ContemporaryWorld ( or AP Government)3 Credits1.5 CreditScience2 Credits2 CreditsMathMust complete Algebra II or approved alternative3 Credits2.5 CreditsHealth//Fitness2 CreditsSuggested 1.5 Credit(.50 Health/.50 PE)Occupational/CTE1 CreditSuggested 1.0 CreditFine Arts1 CreditSuggested 1.0 CreditElectives6 CreditsSuggested 1 Credit22 Credits13 Credits (Min needed)(.50 Health/1.50 PE)Total
Graduation Requirements Continued High School and Beyond Plan & Culminating PortfolioWashington State History (PNW – may be met in middleschool)Pass state tests or approved alternatives to those tests. Smarter Balanced Assessment - English Language Arts (SBA - ELA) Smarter Balanced Assessment - Math
State Assessment Requirements andAlternative OptionsENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTSMATHSBA ELA Exam (2548)Passing SBA Math (2595)Or SAT or ACT ScoreOr SAT or ACT ScoreOR AP Score 3 or Higher in APEnglishOR AP Score of 3 or Higher in MathOr Collection of Evidence (COE)OR Collection of Evidence (COE)
Do I need to complete a Job Shadow?YES! What is it? You set up a job shadow (can prearrange the absence throughthe CIC) in a career field that interests you. Gives you anopportunity to see career options first hand! Due By March 7, 2019This is a Portfolio graduation requirement! It is a graded item inthe Jr Year Advisory and required for passing Jr Advisory. It isalso a required portion of the Sr Culminating Portfolio requiredfor High School graduation.
Minimum College Entrance RequirementsGraduation RequirementCredit Needed Additional Creditfor HSneeded for entry to 4GraduationYear UniversityEnglish/Language Arts4 Credits4 CreditsScienceOne credit must be an algebra based course such asChemistry or Physics2 Credits3 CreditsMathUniversity bound students must complete a quantitative(math-based)course during their 12th grade year.3 Credits4 CreditsWorld LanguagePrivate Universities often recommend you take 3 or morecredits.0 Credits2 Credits
SAT and ACTCollege entrance exams required for entrance into a 4 year universityWhy take the SAT or ACT All colleges accept the SAT/ACT as an objective measurement of students’college readiness.Used with GPA’s and high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores allowcolleges to fairly compare applicants.Gives access to scholarship opportunitiesMost colleges require an admission test like SAT/ACTSAT/ACT provides students with comprehensive performance feedbackTaking one by the end of Junior year gives you a score to submit tocolleges, along with your grades and transcriptWhich test should I take?Truly, no one can answer this question for you, but if you’d like to learn moreabout the ways that the SAT and ACT are similar and different the next fewslides may be helpful to you
Jr/Sr TimelineTiming Matters! Plan Ahead!Junior/Senior Year Timeline: Junior Year February Course planning for Sr year to meet post high school goals, register forSAT/ACT in May or JuneMay-June Take college entrance exams, Take state graduation assessments,work hard in courses to increase grades/gpaSenior Year Senior Prowler is released about every 4 weeks!September Begin college applications (need SAT/ACT scores, gpa, class rank,courses completed,etc)October File FAFSA (Federal Application for Free Student Aid)November Retake SAT/ACT if necessary (can do Aug-Nov)December Scholarship applications (done through the end of Sr year)SAT:collegeboard.orgACT:act.org
Let’s make a plan
AdmissionsPublic UniversitiesUniversity of WA – SeattleU of WA –TacomaWA State UniversityCentral WA U G.P.A. 3.7 – 3.95 ACT: 27-32 SAT: 1250-1430 G.P.A.: 3.39 (mid 50% range)ACT: 20-27SAT: 920-11103.5 GPA or higher guaranteedadmissionG.P.A. 3.0-3.57ACT: 19-25SAT: 1090G.P.A. 2.8-3.5SAT: 1070
Admissions Continued Private SchoolsPacific Lutheran University G.P.A.: Avg 3.71 ACT: 21-27 SAT: 1040-1270University of Puget Sound G.P.A.: 3.37-3.85 ACT: 26-31 SAT:GonzagaG.P.A. 3.78ACT: 28SAT: 1260
Everyone has theirown path.Success can also mean finishing graduation requirementsAND getting started on a promising job skill program!Earning your HS credits opens doors for career trainingoptions as part of your HS plan, and if it’s part of HS it ismostly paid for before you graduate.Jobs in skilled trades are a great option
Apprencticeship/TradesApprentice: Traditionally meant “learn on the job, under a master of the trade”current fields Boeing (Aerospace), PSE (Lineman), culinary,construction, automotive, railroad, artTrades: Specialized work you can train for without a college degreecurrent fields hair/cosmetology, mechanical, pre-nursing, elder care,firefighting, law enforcement, construction, automotive too many to list!!!CloverParkTCCBatesTechnicalHighlineCC***CIC Has a Job Board! Use it! ***RentonTechnical
MilitaryASVAB March 13th @ 7:30am, FREE, scores in two weeks, recruitershelp with scores about four weeks afterCoast Guard - Air Force - Navy - Army - Marines National Guard varies
Explore Your OptionsReady Set Grad: www.readysetgrad.comResearch Careers: Career Cruising (Advisory)Research types of educational programs: Four-year colleges and universities Bachelor’s, Master’s, Professional, or Doctoral degrees Two-year colleges Associate’s degree and certificate programs Private vocational colleges (voc-tech or trade schools)
Earn College Credits in High SchoolDual Credit Classes CTEAdvanced PlacementRunning StartPCSC
Links to planning and funding college.Links to funding w.fastweb.comwww.fafsa.ed.govLinks to college w.checkoutacollege.org
Upcoming Events Feb 20th - Senior year course registration begins in Advisory class March 13th - ASVAB March 23rd - College Planning Day Field Trip, UW Tacoma March 26th - Student Led Conferences at BLHS Match 28th - Phoenix Lodge Masonic Scholarship Due
Contact Your Counselor!Phone: 253-891-5752Email:A-D: kelly speir@sumnersd.orgE-Ko: dasha berry@sumnersd.orgKr-Rod: todd herd@sumnersd.orgRog-Z: eric crinklaw@sumnersd.orgStop by the CIC to make an appointment with Mrs. Mehr.
Schedule for the night:Session 2: 6:40 - 7:00Session 3: 7:05 - 7:25Sessions: Running Start - Commons Advanced Placement - Rm 410 Class of 2020 Grad Requirement/College Planning - Rm403 Class of 2021 & 2022 Grad Requirement/Planning - Rm405
SS Elective, US History (or AP U.S.) and Contemporary World ( or AP Government) 3 Credits 1.5 Credit Science 2 Credits 2 Credits Math Must complete Algebra II or approved alternative 3 Credits 2.5 Credits Health//Fitness (.50 Health/1.50 PE) 2 Credits Suggested 1.5 Credit (.50 Health/.50 PE) Occupational/CTE 1 Credit Suggested 1.0 Credit
