Welcome to Wenatchee High School

1. Welcome to Wenatchee High School Class of 2013

2. Graduation Requirements

3. Credit Requirements • English 3.5 credits • Math 3.0 credits • Science 2.5 credits • Social Studies 3.0 credits • PE 1.5 credits • Health .5 credit • Fine Arts 1.0 credits • Occupational Ed. 1.5 credits • Electives 6.5 credits • Total 22.00 credits • Note: Graduation requirements may change based on state mandates

4. 4 year college entrance requirements (differences) • 4 years of English • 3 years of math through Algebra 2 (includes math during senior year for most students) • 2 years of lab science (one must be an Algebra-based science - Chemistry or Physics) • 2 years of same foreign language • 3 years of Social Science • 1 year of Arts

5. CADRsCollege Academic Distribution Requirements Students planning to go directly to a 4 year college need to take as many rigorous courses as possible during the senior year - English, math, science, social studies, world languages, arts

6. Honors Freshman English Honors Sophomore English Survey of American Lit. AP U.S. History AP Human Geography AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP English Lit. AP Spanish Language (prepare for test) AP courses and Honors courses offered at WHS

7. Academic Challenge 3.0 minimum gpa (each semester) • 3 years foreign language • 4 years of English • 3 years of math through Trigonometry • 3 years of science including Biology and Chemistry or Physics • 1 year of Fine Arts • 1.5 years of Occupational Ed including Business Computer Applications I • Participate in one school sport /activity each year • Complete 10 hours community service each year

8. Distinguished Scholar Award • 3.5 minimum gpa cumulative • Same requirements as Academic Challenge plus • Member of National Honor Society • 4 years of math through Precalculus • Meet HSPE standards in all 4 areas • Complete 15 hours community service each year • Total of 5 credits from honors classes,AP classes, 4th year of same foreign language

9. Running Start • Must be a junior • Can earn both high school and college credit • Must take placement test at WVC

10. Automotive Tech Collision Repair Computer Tech Cosmetology Boeing Pre-Employment Training Construction Trades Culinary Arts Digipen & Robotics Digital Video Fire Science Law Enforcement North Central Tech Centerprograms for juniors and seniors

11. HSPE (WASL)2013 requirements Reading Writing Math Science

12. Culminating Project • 5th year plan • Presentation in grade 12 • Portfolio

13. WOIS - a great career planning tool • Career Assessments • Electronic Portfolio • College Information • Career Information • Workshops about using WOIS tonight - 7:00 and 7:35

14. Check the counseling website for more detailed informationwhs.wsd.wednet.edu A copy of this powerpoint presentation is there as well!

15. Individual Freshman Conferences • Information shared here will be covered in freshman conferences • Students will be scheduled by the counseling office • Parents are encouraged to attend • Call the counseling office if you need to change the time/date.

16. Thanks for coming tonight! We hope you enjoy the rest of the evening presentations and opportunities!