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CLASS OF 2016 GRADUATION CHECKLIST

Freshman Year Credits English 111 1.0 Math 1.0 Physical Science 1.0 Electives 3.0

TOTAL 6.0 Sophomore Year Credits English 211 1.0 Math 1.0 Biology 1.0 World History 1.0 Electives 2.0

TOTAL 6.0 Junior Year Credits English 311 1.0 Math 1.0 US History 1.0 Electives 3.0

TOTAL 6.0 Senior Year Credits English 411 1.0 CWI 0.5 Civics 0.5 Electives 4.0

TOTAL 6.0

Total Possible: 24 Total Required: 22

Elective Requirements Health .5

PE 1.5 Occupational Ed. 1.0 Fine Art 1.0

Culminating Project 0.5

HSPE Requirements

Pass Reading ___________ Pass Writing ___________ EOC Algebra or ___________ EOC Geometry ___________ EOC Biology

Five Year Plan 0.0

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Post High School Options

Guidance for the 21st Century

Four Year Colleges and Universities: Majors offered by four-year colleges and

universities offer a wide variety of job preparation possibilities. More than 100 areas of

study may be offered. Some of these areas of study will prepare students for specific

occupations, while others emphasize research and preparation for advanced study.

Public In-State Universities

Public Out-of-State Universities

Private/Independent In-State Colleges/Universities

Private/Independent Out-of-State Colleges/Universities

Foreign Universities

Community Colleges: Two-year colleges offer a large number of programs including

short-term vocational preparation (Certificate Programs), Associate of Art or Science

degrees, and courses of study designed to facilitate transfer to a four-year college.

Tuition is very reasonably priced.

Graduate/Professional School: Some occupations require more than 4 years of full-

time enrollment. Admission to graduate school requires completion of the Bachelor’s

degree; some professional schools, such as pharmacy and optometry, admit student who

have completed 2 or 3 years of undergraduate study.

Vocational Schools: These include privately-owned business, trade and technical

schools which may be in business to make a profit. The programs offered generally last

no more than two years, and allow an individual to obtain highly specialized training.

Tuition is generally high, but most provide an externship and good job placement

services. Check out the credentials of the school before applying, and read the fine print

in the contract carefully!

Specialized Schools: These institutions offer specialized training similar to Vocational

Schools, but are usually non-profit. Many award two and/or four-year degrees and

tuition is generally high. These schools are a good choice for students who have clear

career goals. Find out which organization(s) provide accreditation, and seek financial

aid.

Distance Learning: Distance learning includes high school and college level courses

taught by correspondence, via cable television, and on the Internet. These are options

for those who cannot or do not wish to attend formal classes.

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Apprenticeships: An apprenticeship is a more formal way of learning a skill or trade.

Although you work with someone at a particular job, you must also attend class. Most

programs are 3-4 years in length; however, some may be as short as 2 years while

others last as long as 6 years. The number of apprentice openings is usually limited.

Tests, personal interviews, and high school mathematics through trigonometry may be

required.

On-The Job Training: This is an informal type of training. Someone who knows the

job well will teach you while you observe and assist that person in performing it. High

School graduation may or may not be required, but is always desirable. On-the-job

training allows you to earn while you learn.

Military Training: Branches of the military offer training in almost 1,500 civilian-related

jobs. Classroom study is generally required along with on-the-job training. Taking the

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery will help you to determine which training

programs you may qualify for. Most branches of the military now provide opportunities

for enlisted personnel to earn credit towards a college degree while they serve. The Air

Force has its own community college.

Job Corps: Job Corps is a career training and education program for students’ age 16-

24 who meet income or disability requirements. It is designed to help students find the

path to personal and career success – all at no cost to eligible students.

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COLLEGE ADMISSION FACTORS

There’s no magic formula when it comes to college admission decisions. So how do you advise

students on admission factors when they vary so widely from one college to the next? Students

and parents should know that many factors influence admission decisions, including:

Grades point average

Depth of courses – Honors, AP, Running Start

Success in classes – challenge yourself throughout your senior year

Standardized test scores

Class rank

Extra curriculum activities – inside school and outside school

Personal statements and essays – true reflection

Recommendations

Interviews

Which factors most effect the admission decision?

Many small, private and/or selective colleges pay greater attention to personal statements and

essays, teacher and counselor recommendations, leadership experiences and the individual talents

of applicants.

Regardless of the college’s evaluation system, students should present a well-rounded picture of

their skills, experience and personal traits. Applicants should highlight their ability to succeed at

each particular institution and what they can contribute to student life on campus.

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Students: Take the PSAT: October

Plan on taking either ACT/SAT in Winter or Spring

Review 5-year plan

Attend college and financial aid nights: Fall

Continue to take challenging and required classes to prepare for college

Continue to stay involved in school or community based activities

Develop a tentative list of post high school educational options

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Parents: Attend college and financial aid nights with your child

Take your child to visit college campuses

Talk to your child about post high school options

Review 5-year plan

Make sure your child is scheduled to take either ACT/SAT

Continue to save for your child’s education

Continue to research college requirements and set up individual meetings with your child’s

school counselor

Research scholarships

STUDENTS:

Complete all final college course requirements

Retake or take SAT/ACT, if applicable: Fall

Apply to the colleges you have chosen: Fall

Attend college and financial aid nights: Fall

Apply for scholarships: Fall

Apply for financial aid: Fall/Winter

Review your college acceptances and compare the colleges’ financial aid

packages: Spring

When you decide which school you want to attend, notify that school of your

commitment: Spring

Parents: Complete your child’s financial aid packet: Fall/Winter

Stay connected with your child’s school regarding

scholarships

Attend college and financial aid nights

4 Year College

Requirements

Web-Site: ww.wsac.wa.gov

4 years of English

3 years of Math

2 years of Laboratory Science

3 years of History and Social

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2 years of Foreign Language (2

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HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE COLLEGE RESEARCH COLLEGE READINESS ASSESSMENT www.fafsa.ed.gov www.collegeboard.com www.thewashboard.org www.univsource.com www.collegeboard.com www.studentscholarshipsearch.com www.ed.gov www.actstudent.org www.collegeanswer.com www.khec.com www.khec.com www.cappex.com www.campustours.com www.allaboutcollege.com www.nelliemae.org www.princetonreview.com

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WOIS/The Career Information System

Your Best Resource for Career and Educational Planning!

Go to www.wois.org

Enter your site key: rne688

Match Careers to Your Interests With the four WOIS Assessment Tools, you can discover careers that relate to the things you like to do! Research Careers and More than 500 up-to-date Career Educational Opportunities Descriptions help you learn the career tasks and activities, skills and training

required, wages you can expect to earn, and much more!

Create a Plan Explore options for the training you will need and the schools that provide the training. Up-to-date admission and cost information can help you finalize your training plan.

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High School Outline

SOPHOMORE: Continue to take challenging and appropriate courses Stay active in clubs/activities Attend Sophomore Parent Night-Feb Students meet with their CIS/Counselor throughout year to discuss:

Review 5-year plan

Transcript review (student/academic support)

Taking appropriate classes (AP, Honors, RS, Technical)

District and State graduation requirements

Junior year outline Junior registration-Jan/Feb

JUNIOR: PSAT-October Attend College Fair-October Attend Junior Parent Night-October Continue to take challenging and appropriate courses Stay involved in clubs/activities Completion of I-Search Paper within Junior English (requirement for Culminating Project) Students meet with their CIS/Counselor throughout year to discuss:

Review 5-year plan (AP, Honors, RS, Technical)

Choosing a college

What’s next- My options

Senior year outline

Transcript review (Student/academic support) Senior year registration-Jan/Feb Take SAT/ACT by end of the year

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SENIOR:

Continue to take challenging and appropriate courses (no senior slump) Stay active in clubs/activities Start College application process-September Start scholarship process-September Take ASVAB-October-if applicable Take ACT/SAT by Oct/Nov if not already completed Attend College Fair-October Attend Senior Parent Night-October Attend Financial Aid Night-Dec Completion of Community Service Hours (Culminating Project Requirement) Culminating Project-April/May Students meet with their CIS/Counselor throughout year to discuss:

Transcript review (Student/academic support)

College discussion

What’s Next-My options

GRADUATION-JUNE

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET

If you are serious about graduating from college, you need to take AP classes.

A US Department of Education Study found that the strongest predictor of college graduation is something students do before they ever go to college: Participate in rigorous, college-level courses in high school-and AP courses in particular.

DID YOU KNOW…(based on information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, March 2009)

If you earn a high school diploma, you’re likely to earn $8,500 more per year than students who don’t complete high school.

But if you earn a bachelor’s degree in college, you’re likely to earn $29,000 more per year!

SO WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? College Readiness “As a freshman, I was able to skip general Ed requirements and head straight into the higher-level classes I wanted to take. Taking AP Exams literally saved me a semester of time.” Brent Wiese, University of Iowa graduate Confidence in your academic abilities Students who have prepared for and taken the AP Exams adapt more easily to taking college courses, writing essays and taking exams. College Credit Most U.S. colleges and universities, as well as those in 24 other countries, grant students admission, credit and/or placement for qualifying AP Exam grades. Example: At WSU, earning a 3 on the AP US History Exam satisfies the requirement for History 110 for 3 credits. Earning a 4 or 5 satisfies both History 110 and 111 for a total of six credits. Enriched academic experience You will be participating in a classroom environment with students who are similarly motivated to succeed. Recognition You will stand out in the college admissions process and be recognized at high school as a high performing student.

AND DON’T BELIEVE THE MISCONCEPTIONS Myth: I am going to graduate from college at the same time whether I take an AP class or not. Reality: Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a

bachelor’s degree in four years or less. Myth: It is only possible to take one AP class at a time. Reality: It is entirely possible to take multiple AP classes. Challenge yourself!

AP CLASSES AT WHITE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

Calculus Psychology Economics

Biology Government & Politics Human Geography

Chemistry English

Statistics Environmental Science

QUESTIONS? STILL NOT SURE? Contact one of the AP teachers: Mr. Argo, Ms. Campbell, Ms. Fugate, Ms. Harjehausen, Mr. Marlow, Mr. Wenham, Mr. Mothershead or Ms. Miller, Ms. Schuster, Mr. Wilson

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RUNNING START

Running Start is a program created by the legislature. It provides an opportunity for juniors and seniors in high school to enroll in college courses at a community college or enroll in a vocational program at a voc-tech college. The purpose of the program is to provide academically qualified students a choice to take college courses as part of their high school program. Students may enroll simultaneously in high school and college classes or solely in college classes, and will receive high school credit toward graduation for all classes taken. Classes taken at the college as part of the Running Start program are limited to “college level courses” (numbered 100 or above). Students may elect to take community college or vocational college courses during the junior and senior years. To be classified as a junior, a student must have completed thirteen (13) or more credits. The 13 credits must include at a minimum: two credits of high school English, one credit of PE, one credit of math, one credit of science, and one credit of social studies. Each student is eligible for the equivalent of two years of high school. The college classes offered are tuition-free. Books, supplies, lab fees, and transportation are the responsibility of the student. Completed classes receive both high school and college credit. One five-credit class at the college earns one high school credit. Graduation requirements are established by each high school and students must consult the course transfer guide from their high school counselor. The combined enrollment of an eligible student in a high school and the college shall total one full-time FTE. Students are not eligible for Running Start during the summer quarter, though they may attend at their own expense. All Running Start students are required to take the college placement test. To be eligible for Running Start, students must place into English 101 (Freshman Composition) or English 110 (College Writing) to take any non-math course. To take a math or math-related course, students must place into a 100-level or above math course.

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Community Service

Requirement: 20 hours

Definition: Community service is time spent which is unpaid and is working with others in order to meet

a community need. Community Service is making a difference through actions of caring for others,

either in the school or in the community. It includes direct service and indirect service. In examining

options for community service, the question to be answered is “Who Benefits?” In community service,

the community benefits with a focus on filling a specific community need.

Rationale: Community service encourages students to look outside of themselves and become caring and

responsible citizens and to see themselves as part of a larger community.

How to document: Documentation for the community service occurs within the Community Service

Journal.

Requirement and process to complete:

Once Community Service experience has been selected, complete “Community Service Project

Proposal” form. Note that Community Service experience requires a mentor.

Obtain all signatures on Community Service Project Proposal form: parent, student, and mentor.

Submit form to your supervising Social Studies teacher.

Running Start students submit form to Culminating Project Coordinator.

Once approved, begin service and document hours on the “Community Service Time Log” sheet.

Hours must be completed outside of the regularly scheduled school day.

Obtain mentor signature when complete.

Obtain feedback and signature on “Community Service Mentor Response” form.

Complete Community Service Journal and submit to your supervising Social Studies teacher.

Examples of Community Service:

Direct Service:

Tutoring an elementary or middle school student

Tutoring a high school (upon following a formal approval process)

Being a buddy at a Special Olympics event

Participating in an organized, non-profit clean-up

Refereeing games that are community sponsored

Painting a school or building a house for Habitat for Humanity

Taking a group of handicapped children on an outing through an organized program

Being a peer facilitator during a new student orientation

Organizing a cultural event (i.e. arts fair)

Organizing public debates, lectures, health services and clinics

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Indirect Service:

Organizing fundraisers

Raising money for scholarships

Organizing a Wishing Tree or baskets at Thanksgiving

Taking part in a food drive

Collecting money for victims of a natural disaster

Making a video or a web page for a service organization or school

Providing information about non-profit organizations to groups of people

The following examples do not meet the definition of Community Service:

Activities for which you receive pay or benefits

Any class that may be taken for credit

Any form of religious promotion and/or teaching

Attendance at trainings

Promotion of political agenda

Any form of service that displaces a potential paid worker

Any form of family duty such as tutoring a sibling, cleaning your room, or working for a family

member

Work experience other than in a social service setting

Community Service Checklist:

Am I working directly with people?

Is my work meeting a legitimate community need?

Is my service through a non-profit agency (School, YMCA, Red Cross, hospital, etc.)

Is my mentor an expert in the activity?

Did I clearly specify exactly what I would be doing?

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