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Welcome to SW class of 2020. What we will cover today. General Shorewood information 2020 Graduation R equirements Registration information. Get Involved!. Clubs Sports Volunteer Leadership Have fun!. Earning High School Credit. The school year is divided into 2 semesters
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What we will cover today • General Shorewood information • 2020 Graduation Requirements • Registration information
Get Involved! • Clubs • Sports • Volunteer • Leadership • Have fun!
Earning High School Credit • The school year is divided into 2 semesters • Students take 6 classes per semester • .5 credit is earned for each class passed • 6.0 credits earned per year • 22.5 credits are needed to graduate
Keep in Mind • Graduating = credits! • Need to pass • Need to be there – attendance policy • Get help when you need it
Shoreline School District Graduation Credit Requirements • English 4.0 • Social Studies 3.0 • Science 3.0 • Mathematics 3.0 • Fine, Visual or Performing Arts 1.0 • Health & PhysicalEducation 2.0 • OccupationalEducation 1.0 • World Language 1.0 • Electives4.5 • Total: 22.5
Additional Graduation Requirements • State tests in: English, Math and Science • Senior Project • 40 hours of Community Service
What Colleges are looking for: • High GPA and academic rigor • Minimum of 2 years World Language • 4 years of core subjects (as a general rule) • SAT/ACT • Activities and leadership
Are You Planning To Play Collegiate Sports? • Talk to your counselor to make sure you are taking the required courses! • Register at www.eligibilitycenter.org and review the eligibility requirements along with approved courses.
Frequently Asked Questions • How do I contact my teachers at Shorewood? • What if I am enrolled in a specialized program (IEP, ELL etc)? • Can I apply middle school credits to high school? • How do I fit it all in? • How many honors classes should I take? • Summer homework?
Refer To TheRegistration Guide • Paper copy or Online • Information about classes, grad requirements, SW policies, college information and more!
Good To Know! • Students are committed to their class selections. • Teachers, counselors and family members are good resources for class suggestions. • Think ahead about your four-year plan.
Due Date! • Tues. March 22nd