GKHS Course SelectionInformation 2015-2016

Class of 2016

Graduation Requirements

• Eng Lang Arts– 4 credits• Social Studies – 3 credits• Science – 2 credits• Math – 3 credits

– Algebra 1– Geometry– Advanced Algebra

• Health/PE 2.5 Credits– Health 0.5– PE 1.5– Health/PE 0.5

• Fine Arts – 1 credit

• Occupational/Vocational Education (CTE) – 1 credit

• Career Education & Culminating Project – 1 credit

• Electives – 5 credits• Pass Reading and

Writing state exams• Pass Math and Science

End of Course Assessments.

4-Year College Entrance Requirements

• English – 4 credits• Math – 3 credits (minimum

of Algebra 1, Geometry, AND Adv Algebra), must take math based class senior year

• Social Studies – 3 credits

• Science – 2 credits lab science, one credit of Algebra based science (Chemistry or Physics)

• Fine Arts – 1 credit• World Languages – 2

credits of the same language

• ACT/SAT score (Take this spring!)

Credit Retrieval• GK Aventa Online Credit Retrieval

– $70 per 0.5 credit ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch)– English Language Arts– Social Studies– Science

• GK ALEKS Math Credit Retrieval– $70 per 0.5 credit ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch)– Algebra 1 through Pre-Calculus

• BYU Online– $140 per 0.5 credit (Price may increase next school year.)– Core classes and elective classes.

See your counselor for enrollment information/paperwork.

Running Start• COMPASS – $15 at Pierce College; must

score into college level reading & writing

• GK Course Selection Forms – check on Running Start line and choose GK courses for next year.

• Student Running Start Meeting – March 11, during study support in the auditorium

• Parent Running Start Meeting – March 24, 6:30 PM at Bethel High School.

Advanced Placement

• AP students will take an AP test in May – approximately $95 AP test fee

• Interested students must read and sign the AP contract.

• Scores of 3,4, or 5 may earn college credit or waivers at college level

• AP is a predictor of completion of a 4-year college degree.

• Don’t take too many AP and/or challenging classes!

College in the High School

• Earn college credit from the University of Washington.

• Cost: approximately $370

• GKHS Courses:– The Biology of Addiction and the Brain– AP Computer Science

Pierce County Skills Center

• Technical programs to earn college and high school credit.

• Attend GK 3 class periods and attend PCSC 3 class periods.

• GK Course Selection Forms – check on PCSC line and choose GK courses for next year.

• PCSC applications are online now. Will be accepted beginning March 2.

• PCSC Open House – February 19, 5:30–7:00 pm

PCSC Programs• Aerospace Composites

• Aerospace Machining/Fabrication

• Automotive Technology

• Building Trades

• Cosmetology

• Criminal Justice

• Culinary Arts

• DigiPen Video Game Development

• DigiPen Robotics/Mechatronics

• Environmental Explorations

• Fire Science & Emergency Services

• Hotel Management & Tourism

• Machining/Metal Fabrication

• Medical Careers

• PC Networking & Hardware Repair

• Pre-Pharmacy Technology

• Pre-Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

• Pre-Veterinary Technology

• Welding

New Courses• Principles of the Biomedical Sciences

– Credit: CTE, Science, Health, or Elective– No pre-requisites– Page 30 of Course Description Book

• Principles of Engineering/Robotics– Credit: CTE or Elective– Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intro to

Engineering/Design is highly recommended.– Page 23 of Course Description Book

• Civil Engineering and Architecture– Credit: CTE or Elective– Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intro to

Engineering/Design– Page 24 of Course Description Book

Course Description Book

• Check– Grade Level– Credit Area– Prerequisites

• Courses are for entire school district. Use your GKHS Course Offerings List (page 2 of course selection packet) for courses available to GKHS students.

12th Grade Courses

• English Language Arts 12 OR AP Literature & Composition

• Civics (one semester) OR AP US Government/Politics (all year)

• Mathematics

• Electives/courses needed for graduation/college entrance

Fill Out the Form Correctly• Locker Request – Check the box and list your

locker partner to request a locker for next year.• Course Selection Forms are due in Careers by

March 6. Don’t forget a parent signature.• Sign the AP Contract if signing up for an AP

class.• YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT SIGNATURE ON

YOUR FORM PRIOR TO TURNING IT IN!!!!!• Counselors will choose courses for students who

have not turned in completed forms by March 6.

Questions?

• Email your counselor.

• See your counselor in the Career Center during lunches February 25, 26, 27, & March 4, 5.