Class of 2018

WELCOME

Here to Help You

Dale Leach Principal

Matt Blair Assistant PrincipalSharon Gilbert Counselor A-KHeidi Klippert Holboy Counselor L-ZStephanie Hoidal Registrar/SecretaryAndrea Rees Career Center

TODAY

1. Get ready for high school NOW2. Graduation Requirements3. Picking your classes4. Questions and Answers

Start Preparing Now

Build good habits…Attend class every dayComplete homework and turn it inStudyAsk for help

Get involved Join clubs and activitiesParticipate in sportsVolunteer in your community

Graduation requirements for Class of 2018

State assessments

Cougar PATH and Senior Project

Courses

State Assessments

Cougar PATH & Senior Project

Courses

University Entrance Requirements

Requirements for University• 2 Years of a World Language

– Must be the same world language both years– Spanish is offered at LHS– Want a different language? Maybe French, German,

American Sign Language, Russian, Japanese, Arabic?• Wait until 11th grade and take a different language at Everett

Community College through the Running Start program.

• Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry– You can take this after you complete Algebra & Geometry

• Third year of Science– You can take this in 11th or 12th grade– Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Biology (Forensics),

Astrobiology, Oceanography/Marine Biology

Earn College Creditsin High School

• Tech Prep

• College in the High School

• Running Start

• Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center

Tech Prep Credit

– Careers– Office Technology– Advanced Office Technology– Advanced Drafting and Design

• Students must earn a “B” or higher to receive college credit from Everett Community College (EvCC)

• Free tuition

Selecting YOUR Courses

Schedule Card

English• Do you have an “A” or “B” in English 8?

• Not sure which class to take? Ask your English teacher.

Math• Math teacher’s recommendation & initials

Select a P.E. Course 9th Grade Course List – Physical Education Write the course code (for example, PTB100)

Electives

Alternates Choose Alternates in case you don’t get your first choice.

Parent Signature Required

9th Grade Schedule Example

1st Semester 2nd Semester

1st English 9 English 9

2nd Science Science

3rd Algebra Algebra

4th Health Tennis/Zumba/Basketball

5th Art 1 Office Technology

6th Spanish 1 Spanish 1

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: When will I get my schedule of classes?

A: At Cougar Days in August.

Q: What if I don’t like my classes?

A: You can request schedule changes at Cougar Days and the first week of school.

Q: Can we wear hats and hoods?

A: Hats & hoods are allowed everywhere at school. However, in the classroom, the teacher decides.

Q: Can we have food & drinks in class? What about gum?

A: It is up to each teacher.

Q: Can I bring my backpack to class?

A: Yes.

Q: Do I have to share a locker?

A: Yes, 9th graders share a locker with one other person. Lockers are assigned at Cougar Days in August. You can pick your locker buddy.

Questions??