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2. Our Purpose today… Review Graduation requirements Explore pathways of interest Become acquainted with the 4 Year Plan Resource the Course Catalog Learn how to earn my HS diploma Choose courses for next year Learn how to register for classes next year Review schedule change procedures Accessing your counselor

3. Graduation Requirements Earn 22.5 credits (various subject areas) Pass HSPE (Reading, Writing ) Passing the Biology EOC is required Pass Math End of Course Exams (EOC)(Pass both Alg and Geo) Complete Culminating Portfolio

4. Graduation Credit Requirements 4 credits Language Arts (English) 2.5 credits Social Studies (US Hist, World Studies, Glob Iss, Civics; +.5 for college) 3 credits Mathematics (College: Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra min.) 2 credits PE/Health 2 credits Science (1 Lab Science, 1 Non Lab Science; College 2 lab sciences) 1 credit Occupational (CTE courses) 1 credit Fine Arts 7 credits Electives 22.5 credits Total ________________________________________________________ 2 Credits World Language (Colleges require this in addition to above) Remember: 1 year = 1 credit; 1 semester = .5 credit

6. Course Catalog Course catalog available on school web site 6 Pathways overview Index of courses in back of catalog Description of courses in detail (alphabetically) Course codes, prerequisites, teacher permission

7. 6 Pathways Overview Arts and Communication Business and Management Engineering, Science, and Technology Environmental and Natural Science Health and Medical Services Social and Personal Services

9. Course Catalog Index Page

10. Course Description Example LAN320 & 321: AMERICAN LITERATURE AND WRITING OPEN TO: 11, 12 Full Year Course PREREQUISITE: Teacher’s signature CONTENT: This course invites students to examine the issue of “Who am I as an American?”. Students will read and discuss a variety of themes in American literature and relate the past classics to contemporary works. This course also provides students with the opportunity to improve their writing, vocabulary, and grammar skills. LAN330 & LAN331: ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION-AP OPEN TO: 11, 12 Full Year Course (must take full year) PREREQUISITE: Grade A or B grade in previous English class Teacher/Counselor signature   This course will provide students, especially those who are university bound or interested in AP English, with an intensive study of both fiction and nonfiction, including contemporary works and training in documented research writing. Students will examine how authors used style, such as word choice and sentence structure, to create arguments. The course will prepare interested students to take the AP English Language/Composition Test Vocabulary building will be emphasized. SUMMER READING AND/OR WRITING IS REQUIRED. LAN514 & LAN515: NEWSPAPER STAFF OPEN TO: 9, 10, 11, 12 One Semester or Full Year Course.* May fulfill one semester only of 11, 12 grade high school English requirement except for staff photographers and graphic artists who will receive elective credit. Course does not satisfy four year college or NCAA entrance requirement. PREREQUISITE: A or B grade in journalistic writing (exception: photographers) and application. Instructor’s signature.

11. 4 Year Plan/Pathways to Success 4 Year planning form Need this form filled out to register for classes Course codes must be included on this form Parents must sign this form before registering for classes Courses that require teacher permission must be initialed on form This 4 Year Plan form available on school web site Let’s take a look at this form and how it appears filled out

13. 11th Grade Example Completed

14. 4 Year Plan/registration 11th Grade

16. Public Four Year College Entrance Requirements Central Washington University Eastern Washington University The Evergreen State College University of Washington Washington State University Western Washington University

17. Minimum “CADR”college Academic Distribution Requirements for Admission to Four Year Public Colleges Language Arts/English-4 years, including 3 years of literature and composition. Math-3 years including algebra, geometry, and advanced (second year) algebra. Social Studies-3 years (Must add 0.5 into your schedule.) Science-2 years, one year of which must be lab science (Western requires 2 years lab science, including one year of chemistry or physics) For the class of 2010 and beyond: 2 years of lab science, 1 year algebra based. World Language-2 years (same language) includes American Sign Language. Fine, Visual or Performing Arts-(Refer to information below for specifics) Senior year Quantitative Course:1 year, may be 3rd year math, higher level math, algebra based science or math based career & technical courses. (Completion of higher level math prior to senior year exempts student from requirement.)

18. College Bound Athletes-NCAA NCAA-Clearance for college athletics is in the process of continuing change regarding its requirements. More complete details and online application are available at the NCAA website: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. More information regarding NCAA requirements can be found on our course catalog.

19. Registration Process Presentation and distribution of transcripts Fill out 4 year plan. A copy can be found on ARHS website as well as in your course catalog on page 11. (Must be complete and sign by parents by one week from today to register for classes) Have 11th grade classes selected, some may require teacher’s signature. Look up classes you are interested in and make sure that they are open for your grade level. Look for prerequisites and cross credit options Have your form completed and with all the necessary signatures . Think carefully about choices and mark your selection sheet clearly. List the course code for each class (i.e. SOC300 Civics.) Codes can be found in the catalog next to the course title.

20. 11th Grade Example Completed

21. Appointments with Counselors Come to Counseling office, fill out yellow form Be specific with your request I will send a pass for you to come and see me Changing schedules and when to do so First 5-7 school days of the semester or Raven Day Changing year long classes and/or teachers Not recommended and usually not allowed Visit your counselor periodically to check on credits

22. Counselor Appointment Request Form ARHS COUNSELING OFFICE Counselor Appointment Request Student Name Grade Date ___Hartt (A-Fa) ___Sigurdson (Fb-K) ___Polley (L-Rn) ___Raguzin-Holloman (Ro-Z) Please indicate below your reason for requested appointment. Be as specific as possible. This will help your counselor determine the necessary amount of time to set aside for your appointment. ___Class change: __ current semester __next semester/next year Drop Add ___Discuss high school course requirements (credit check/make up credits) ___Personal ___Running Start ___Other: ___Emergency (immediate action required, safety issue) ARHS COUNSELING OFFICE Counselor Appointment Request Student Name Grade Date ___Hartt (A-Fa) ___Sigurdson (Fb-K) ___Polley (L-Rn) ___Dooley (Ro-S) ___Raguzin-Holloman (T-Z) Please indicate below your reason for requested appointment. Be as specific as possible. This will help your counselor determine the necessary amount of time to set aside for your appointment. ___Class change: __ current semester __next semester/next year Drop Add ___Discuss high school course requirements (credit check/make up credits) ___Personal ___Running Start ___Other: ___Emergency (immediate action required, safety issue)

23. Questions • What classes need a teacher’s signature? (catalog, posted list) • What classes count as an Occupational Education? (CTE coded) • What is a non lab science class? (catalog description) • How am I placed in a math class? (levels, placement test) • How many years of World language should I take? (College, 2 yrs) • Do I have to take a PE course? (2 years/credits) • If I want to play college sports, what do I need to know about the NCAA requirements? (check out requirements in the Course Catalog) • What is a transcript, why is it important, and what does one look like? • Your question?

24. Please have your Skyward password!! Please be ready to register one week from today during your Social Studies classThank You!! 