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Washougal High School “Striving for Excellence” Class of 2011

Washougal High School “Striving for Excellence” Class of 2011. Welcome!. Graduation Requirements Credits HSPE Culminating Project High School & Beyond Plan. Preparation for Senior Year and Beyond Academic and Career Counseling Student Actions Parent Support.

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Washougal High School “Striving for Excellence” Class of 2011

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  1. Washougal High School “Striving for Excellence” Class of 2011

  2. Welcome! • Graduation Requirements • Credits • HSPE • Culminating Project • High School & Beyond Plan • Preparation for Senior Year and Beyond • Academic and Career Counseling • Student Actions • Parent Support

  3. Graduation Requirement-22.0 Credits Minimum- English – 4 credits Social Studies – 2.5 credits 1.0 U.S. History, 1.0 CWP, .5 Elective & WA state history (taken in 7th gr. In district). Science – 2 credits Math – 2 credits Family Health – .5 credit Physical Education – 1.5 credits Fine Arts – 1 credit Career and Technical Ed. – 2 credits Electives – 6.5 credits

  4. HSPE- Reading, Writing, Math & ScienceAKA- WASL • HSPE= High School Proficiency Exam • Benefits= shorter exam, fewer days • The Class or 2011 must pass reading and writing to graduate . • Collection of Evidence this spring • Take the SAT/ACT and meet cut score • Collection of Evidence in fall of senior year • Math-students who did not pass the math HSPE are required to take and pass math as a junior and a senior. • Student can take the math HSPE but it is not required. • HSPE will begin in March…. watch for dates.

  5. Culminating Project &High School and Beyond Plan Senior year students will complete: Research paper completed through Senior English in the Fall Senior project (15 hours minimum) Presentations to community members in May JAS Interview High School and Beyond Plan (completed in Panther Time)

  6. Academic and Career Counseling • Junior Year • Graduation Requirements presentation to students in fall and spring • Career Cruising lessons • Individual meeting with counselor and career counselor in February • Senior Year • Graduation Requirements presentation in fall • JAS Interview • Individual meeting with counselor and career counselor in October • Workshops on college applications, financial aid and essay writing.

  7. Post High School Options

  8. Wages Based on Education

  9. Four Year University Minimum Requirements for Enrollment

  10. Comprehensive Review • Best students chosen first, well rounded chosen second. • Academics • course rigor (Honors, AP classes & academic electives) • meeting college admissions requirements • GPA (3.0 or higher) • Tests scores • ACT/SAT • Personal Statement • opportunity to express yourself • letters of recommendation • Activities • community service, leadership, athletics, clubs, work

  11. ACT/SAT Difference ACT American College Test • Curriculum based • 1-36 scoring range • Writing portion optional • Not penalized for guessing • Content areas: • Reading-25% • English-25% • Science-25% • Math-25% * Washington students score higher than the national average. SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test • Critical reasoning/problem solving • 800-2400 scoring range • Writing portion required • Penalized for guessing • Content areas: • Critical Reading-33% • Mathematics-33% • Writing-33%

  12. Student Actions Use resources like My College QuickStart and Career Cruising to research, plan and prepare. Forecast for rigorous classes in your Senior year. Visit career center @ WHS Take the SAT/ACT this spring Plan a college visit, take a tour and talk to a financial aid advisor. Attend College Fairs in the fall of your Senior year. Complete college applications in the fall of your Senior year. Attend FAFSA workshop in December Complete FAFSA in January Ask for letters of recommendation early

  13. Summer Time At a Glance Take a summer class at Clark College or the Skills Center. Do community service, internship, apprenticeship, look for a leadership position Get a paid job. Visit colleges (pick 3-6 colleges at least 1 dream, 1 realistic and 1 fall back school). Research…...research…….research!

  14. What Can Parents Do? Talk to your son/daughter about what they may be thinking about doing after graduation? Offer support and encouragement. Be a member of your child’s support team. Educate yourself about the college process or training programs in which your child is interested. Consider all options with your student. Help keep track of important dates and deadlines. Attend meetings such as (conferences, Parent Nights, College Nights and Financial Aid Nights). Monitor your child’s stress level. Ask questions!

  15. WHS Web Pages • Counseling • Career Center

  16. Thank You For Coming Tonight…..

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