Wasilla High Wasilla High SchoolSchool

Class of 2019Class of 2019Scheduling for Scheduling for

2015/20162015/2016

Freshman Year!Freshman Year!

2019 Graduation 2019 Graduation RequirementsRequirements

► Health 0.5 credit► Language Arts 4.0 credits

English 1, English 2, English Electives

► Mathematics 3.0 credits Algebra, Geometry, Math Elective

► Physical Education 1.0 credit► Science 3.0 credits

Physical Science, Life Science, Science Elective

► Social Studies 3.5 credits Civics, World History, United States History, Alaska History, U.S. Government

► Electives 9.5 credits ► Total Credits 24.5 credits

• English – 1.0 credit• Read 180, English 1 or English 2

• Math – 1.0 credit• Intro Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2

• Science – 1.0 credit• Earth Science, Physical Science or Biology

• Social Studies – .5 credit• Civics

• Health – .5 credit

• Physical Education – up to 1.0 credit• Sports Activities, Swimming, Water Activities, Weight Training, and

Sports Conditioning• Electives – up to 3.5 credits

• Includes selections in Science, Social Studies, Business, Fine Arts, World Language, Trade & Industry and Academic Support classes as required.

99thth Grade Schedules Grade Schedules

Schedule Change RequestsSchedule Change Requests► Before school begins, students may e-mail schedule change requests to their counselor.

► Schedule changes are also accommodated during the first two weeks of each semester based on course availability.

► The schedule change timeline & process is the same in the spring. However, students may sign up on their counselor ‘s door anytime during the fall to request a spring schedule change.

► This is also how students sign up to see their counselor for any other reason.

► The 4th day of the semester, any student may submit a schedule change request form. Forms in the counseling office.

► The first few days of the fall semester, new students, students with incomplete schedules & seniors are given priority.

► Students requesting a change into an elective from a core class or academic elective (i.e. band, world language) must have a parent sign the request form.

Alaska Performance Alaska Performance ScholarshipScholarship

Up Up to $4,755 a year to schools in Alaskato $4,755 a year to schools in Alaska Based on GPA, ACT/SAT/WorkKeys scoresBased on GPA, ACT/SAT/WorkKeys scores Must fill out FAFSAMust fill out FAFSA Optional: Create an account on the Alaska Student Aide Portal (ASAP)Optional: Create an account on the Alaska Student Aide Portal (ASAP) 2 ways to qualify:2 ways to qualify:

4 math, 4 science, 4 lang. arts, 4 social studies4 math, 4 science, 4 lang. arts, 4 social studies 3 math, 3 science, 4 lang. arts, 4 social studies, 2 foreign lang.3 math, 3 science, 4 lang. arts, 4 social studies, 2 foreign lang.***Not all core courses count for the APS! Check to make sure the classes you select will count if you are ***Not all core courses count for the APS! Check to make sure the classes you select will count if you are

planning to qualify for the APS.planning to qualify for the APS.

For more information see…For more information see…

Ms. Abell, Counseling Secretary

Mrs. Rawlings A-D

Spring semester, see Ms. Overfelt, Mrs. Rawlings’ sub

Mrs. Smart L-R

Mr. Paramo S-Z

Mrs. Hinton, Registrar

Mr. Holbrook, Counseling Intern

Mrs. Beebe E-K

WHSCounselors

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