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Welcome Parentsof
Class of 2020!
3 Steps to GraduationWhat are they?
High School & Beyond Plan
Occurs During Advisory throughCareer Cruising
22 Total Credits
State Assessments:
ELA (Reading/Writing)
Math
Class of 2020Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirement Credit Needed Minimum Credits needed to be on track
English/Language Arts 4 Credits 2.5 Credits
Social StudiesSS Elective, US History (or AP U.S.) and Contemporary World ( or AP Government)
3 Credits 1.5 Credit
Science 2 Credits 2 Credits
MathMust complete Algebra II or approved alternative
3 Credits 2.5 Credits
Health//Fitness(.50 Health/1.50 PE)
2 Credits Suggested 1.5 Credit (.50 Health/.50 PE)
Occupational/CTE 1 Credit Suggested 1.0 Credit
Fine Arts 1 Credit Suggested 1.0 Credit
Electives 6 Credits Suggested 1 Credit
Total 22 Credits 13 Credits (Min needed)
� High School and Beyond Plan & Culminating Portfolio�
� Washington State History (PNW – may be met in middle school)
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� Pass state tests or approved alternatives to those tests.◦ Smarter Balanced Assessment - English Language Arts (SBA - ELA) ◦ Smarter Balanced Assessment - Math
Graduation Requirements Continued…
State Assessment Requirements and Alternative Options
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS MATH
SBA ELA Exam (2548) Passing SBA Math (2595)
Or SAT or ACT Score Or SAT or ACT Score
OR AP Score 3 or Higher in AP English
OR AP Score of 3 or Higher in Math
Or Collection of Evidence (COE) OR Collection of Evidence (COE)
● What is it?○ You set up a job shadow (can prearrange the absence through
the CIC) in a career field that interests you. Gives you an opportunity to see career options first hand!
○ Due By March 7, 2019
This is a Portfolio graduation requirement! It is a graded item in the Jr Year Advisory and required for passing Jr Advisory. It is also a required portion of the Sr Culminating Portfolio required for High School graduation.
Do I need to complete a Job Shadow?YES!
Minimum College Entrance Requirements
Graduation Requirement Credit Neededfor HS Graduation
Additional Credit needed for entry to 4 Year University
English/Language Arts 4 Credits 4 Credits
ScienceOne credit must be an algebra based course such as Chemistry or Physics
2 Credits 3 Credits
MathUniversity bound students must complete a quantitative (math-based)course during their 12th grade year.
3 Credits 4 Credits
World LanguagePrivate Universities often recommend you take 3 or more credits.
0 Credits 2 Credits
Why take the SAT or ACT
★ All colleges accept the SAT/ACT as an objective measurement of students’ college readiness.
★ Used with GPA’s and high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores allow colleges to fairly compare applicants.
★ Gives access to scholarship opportunities★ Most colleges require an admission test like SAT/ACT★ SAT/ACT provides students with comprehensive performance feedback★ Taking one by the end of Junior year gives you a score to submit to
colleges, along with your grades and transcript
Which test should I take?Truly, no one can answer this question for you, but if you’d like to learn more about the ways that the SAT and ACT are similar and different the next few
slides may be helpful to you
SAT and ACTCollege entrance exams required for entrance into a 4 year university
Timing Matters! Plan Ahead!
Junior/Senior Year Timeline:
★ Junior Year ○ February = Course planning for Sr year to meet post high school goals, register for
SAT/ACT in May or June○ May-June = Take college entrance exams, Take state graduation assessments,
work hard in courses to increase grades/gpa★ Senior Year
○ Senior Prowler is released about every 4 weeks!○ September = Begin college applications (need SAT/ACT scores, gpa, class rank,
courses completed,etc)○ October = File FAFSA (Federal Application for Free Student Aid)○ November = Retake SAT/ACT if necessary (can do Aug-Nov)○ December = Scholarship applications (done through the end of Sr year)
SAT: ACT:collegeboard.org act.org
Jr/Sr Timeline
Let’s make a plan…
Admissions Public Universities
� University of WA – Seattle U of WA –Tacoma◦ G.P.A. 3.7 – 3.95 G.P.A. 3.0-3.57◦ ACT: 27-32 ACT: 19-25◦ SAT: 1250-1430 SAT: 1090
�� WA State University Central WA U◦ G.P.A.: 3.39 (mid 50% range) G.P.A. 2.8-3.5◦ ACT: 20-27 SAT: 1070 ◦ SAT: 920-1110◦ 3.5 GPA or higher = guaranteed� admission
Admissions Continued…Private Schools
� Pacific Lutheran University◦ G.P.A.: Avg 3.71◦ ACT: 21-27◦ SAT: 1040-1270
� University of Puget Sound◦ G.P.A.: 3.37-3.85◦ ACT: 26-31◦ SAT:
Gonzaga G.P.A. 3.78ACT: 28SAT: 1260
Success can also mean finishing graduation requirements AND getting started on a promising job skill program!
Earning your HS credits opens doors for career training options as part of your HS plan, and if it’s part of HS it is mostly paid for before you graduate.
Jobs in skilled trades are a great option …
Everyone has their own path...
Apprentice: Traditionally meant “learn on the job, under a master of the trade”
current fields = Boeing (Aerospace), PSE (Lineman), culinary, construction, automotive, railroad, art
Trades: Specialized work you can train for without a college degreecurrent fields = hair/cosmetology, mechanical, pre-nursing, elder care,
firefighting, law enforcement, construction, automotive…too many to list!!!
Clover TCC Bates Highline Renton Park Technical CC Technical
***CIC Has a Job Board! Use it! ***
Apprencticeship/Trades
ASVAB March 13th @ 7:30am, FREE, scores in two weeks, recruiters
help with scores about four weeks after
Coast Guard - Air Force - Navy - Army - Marines - National Guard varies
Military
� Ready Set Grad: www.readysetgrad.com�
� Research Careers: ● Career Cruising (Advisory)
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� Research types of educational programs:● Four-year colleges and universities
● Bachelor’s, Master’s, Professional, or Doctoral degrees
● Two-year colleges● Associate’s degree and certificate programs
● Private vocational colleges (voc-tech or trade schools)
Explore Your Options
� Dual Credit Classes★ CTE★ Advanced Placement★ Running Start★ PCSC
Earn College Credits in High School
Links to funding college:� www.thewashboard.org� www.scholarships.com� www.fastweb.com� www.fafsa.ed.gov
Links to college planning:� www.collegeboard.com� www.knowhowtogo.com� www.checkoutacollege.org
Links… to planning and funding college.
Upcoming Events
■ Feb 20th - Senior year course registration begins in Advisory class
■ March 13th - ASVAB
■ March 23rd - College Planning Day Field Trip, UW Tacoma
■ March 26th - Student Led Conferences at BLHS
■ Match 28th - Phoenix Lodge Masonic Scholarship Due
Phone: 253-891-5752
Email: A-D: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]
Stop by the CIC to make an appointment with Mrs. Mehr.
Contact Your Counselor!
Schedule for the night:
Session 2: 6:40 - 7:00Session 3: 7:05 - 7:25
Sessions:● Running Start - Commons● Advanced Placement - Rm 410● Class of 2020 Grad Requirement/College Planning - Rm
403● Class of 2021 & 2022 Grad Requirement/Planning - Rm
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