gkhs parent information night 2015-2016 class of 2019
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GKHS ParentInformation
Night2015-2016
Class of 2019
Soar Like an Eagle
We believe all GKHS students have a future!
Student Goals Take an academically challenging course or
Advanced Placement course prior to graduation.
Be involved in at least one extra-curricular or co-curricular activity.
Connect with at least one adult at GKHS.
Soar Like an Eagle
Be safe.
Be responsible.
Be respectful.
Pathways to Promise
Agreement with University of Washington – Tacoma.
Students who complete the entrance requirements will have automatic admission.
Advice to Parents
Characteristics of Successful Students Dedicated study time at home Students ask questions in class Organization skills are emerging Investment in school Open to exploring different interests Professionally persistent in navigating a large
system
Family Access
Verify/report attendance
Monitor student academic progress
Email teachers
Updated on the 1st and 15th of each month
Graduation Requirements
Requirements for class of 2019 have a few changes.
Plan of study – Plan can be modified.
Class of 2019 needs 24 credits to graduate.
Graduation Requirements
Subject Graduation Requirement for Class of 2019
English Language Arts (ELA) 4
Math 3
Science 3 (2 labs)
Social Studies 3
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
1
Health 0.5
Physical Fitness 1.5
Arts (or 1 Personal Pathways Requirement)
2 (1 can be PPR)
World Language or PPR 2 (both can be PPR)
General Electives 4
Total Credits 24
Personalized Pathway Requirement (PPR)
PPR’s allow flexibility for students
PPR’s may be any course that aligns with the student’s career path
Plan of study (High School and Beyond Plan) should reflect PPR’s
To use PPR option students will complete a PPR request form
Freshman are encouraged to fill schedule with required courses
PPR’s are best used during junior and senior year
4-Year College Entrance Requirements
College Academic Distribution Requirement (CADR)
Credits
English 4
Mathematics 3 (Algebra 1, Geometry, Adv
Algebra)
Senior Year Math-Based Quantitative Course
1
Science 2 lab (one credit Algebra based:
Chemistry or Physics)
Social Studies 3
Arts 1
World Language 2
2.0 Minimum GPA
ACT or SAT Score
Testing Information
PSAT – Preliminary SAT. Great practice for SAT
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) – Military placement test
COMPASS/ACCUPLACER – Community/Technical college placement test; Running Start placement test
SBAC – Required for graduation. College placement test for colleges in Washington State
ACT – Take spring of junior year (act.org)
SAT – Take spring of junior year (collegeboard.org)
Future Options at GK:Dual Credit & College in the High School
Dual Credit Earn college credit by taking CTE courses at GKHS (9th – 12th
grades). Free college credit!
College in the High School Opportunity to take college level classes in high school (11th
& 12th grades) Earn college credit from the University of Washington. Classes:
The Biology of Addiction and the Brain AP Computer Science
Get Ready: Study and do well in 9th & 10th grade courses Save money for course enrollment fee.
Future Options at GK:Advanced Placement (AP)
Opportunity to take college level classes in high school (starting in 10th grade).
AP Courses World History, Psychology, US History, US Government
& Politics, Microeconomics, Language & Composition, Literature & Composition, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Calculus, Studio Art
Get Ready Study and do well in 9th grade courses. Save money for AP exams. Take honors classes at GK.
Future Options at GK:Running Start
Eligible 11th/12th grade students enroll in college classes to earn college AND high school credit.
Eligibility determined spring of 10th grade by taking COMPASS or ACCUPLACER (college placement test).
Get Ready: Study and d0 well in 9th and 10th grade
classes. Save money for college text books. Earn Physical Fitness credits in 9th& 10th
grades.
Future Options at GK:Pierce County Skills Center
Junior/Senior Year
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
CTE Elective Options Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
Credit CTE, Science, Health, or Elective No pre-requisites
Intro to Engineering & Design Credit: CTE or Elective No pre-requisites
Principles of Engineering/Robotics Credit: CTE or Elective Pre-requisite: Successful Completing of Intro to
Engineering & Design
Civil Engineering & Architecture Credit: CTE or Elective Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intro to
Engineering & Design
9th Grade Recommended Course of Study
9th Grade
1st Semester 2nd Semester
English Language Arts (ELA) English Language Arts (ELA)
Math Math
Physical Science (or Biology**) Physical Science (or Biology**)
Digi Tools (CTE) Health or Physical Fitness
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
** Physical Science or Biology – Biology is recommended for all Highly Capable students and students with a Science Career Path
Sample Schedule Option I
9th Grade
1st Semester 2nd Semester
English Language Arts (ELA) – 9th
English Language Arts (ELA) – 9th
Advanced Algebra Advanced Algebra
Biology Biology
Digi Tools (CTE) Intro to Health & Fitness (Hlth or Fit req)
Band, Choir or Orchestra (Art) Band, Choir or Orchestra (Art)
Spanish (World Language) Spanish (World Language)Requirements Below
4 ELA (8 sem) o oooooooo 3 Math (6 sem) oooooo 3 Science (6 sem) oooooo 3 Social Studies (6 sem) oooooo1 CTE oo 0 .5 Health o2 Arts or PPR oooo 1.5 Fitness ooo2 World Lang. or PPR oooo
Two for One Requirements
Course Requirement 1 Requirement 2
JROTC CTE Physical Fitness
Nutrition and Fitness CTE Physical Fitness or Health
Principals of Bio-Med CTE Lab Science or Health
CTE courses may count for one other requirement in addition to the CTE requirement.
EXAMPLES
Sample Schedule Option II
9th Grade
1st Semester 2nd Semester
English Language Arts (ELA) – 9th
English Language Arts (ELA) – 9th
Algebra Algebra
Physical Science Physical Science
Digi Tools (CTE) Intro to Health & Fitness (Health or Fitness Req)
Theatre (Arts) Drawing (Arts)
JROTC (CTE & PE) JROTC (CTE & PE)Requirements Below and Twenty-Four (24) Credits
4 ELA (8 sem) oooooooo 3 Math (6 sem) oooooo 3 Science (6 sem) oooooo 3 Social Studies (6 sem) oooooo1 CTE oo 0.5 Health o 2 Arts or 1 PPR oooo 1.5 Fitness ooo2 World Lang. or 2 PP oooo
Course Description Book
Check Grade Level Pre-requisites Credit Area
Courses are for entire school district. Use the GKHS Course Offerings List (page 2 of the Course Selection Packet) for courses available to GKHS students.
Course Selection Form
Write in course choices on the first page.
Make sure to choose four alternate courses.
Page 2 – Courses offered for 9th graders
Page 3 – High School & Beyond Plan (Plan of Study)
Locker Request – Check box & write in locker partner’s name
Course selection forms are due: LMS students – March 2 FMS students – March 3
Counselor Contact Information
Danielle Melvin A-Da [email protected]
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De - I [email protected]
Joanne Gaulke J-Mi [email protected]
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Mo - Sc jgreyeyes@bethelsd.
org Mike Stallman
Se - Z mstallman@bethelsd
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