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Washougal High School Owen Sanford Class of 2014. Welcome!. Jostens Graduation Requirements Credits HSPE Culminating Project High School & Beyond Plan. Preparation for Senior Year and Beyond Academic and Career Counseling Student Actions Parent Support. David Schnieder. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Washougal High SchoolOwen Sanford
Class of 2014
Welcome!
Jostens Graduation
RequirementsCreditsHSPECulminating ProjectHigh School &
Beyond Plan
Preparation for Senior Year and BeyondAcademic and
Career CounselingStudent ActionsParent Support
David Schnieder
Graduate on time… 14+ Credits as of today
HSPE/EOC (Math, Reading & Writing)Math US HistoryJunior EnglishSkyward
Need more credits? Summer school Bridges/Skill Center BYU Online
HSPE- Reading, Writing, Math, & Science
Must pass Reading & Writing HSPECollection of Evidence (COE) this spring/fallTake the SAT/ACT and meet score
Math-students who don’t pass a math EOC must complete a COE their senior year
HSPE begins in March Retakes in August
Culminating Project &High School and Beyond PlanSenior year students will complete: Pre-approval process Senior meeting Research paper Senior project (21 hours minimum) Presentations in May High School and Beyond Plan
Academic and Career Counseling Junior Year
Graduation Requirements presentation in fall & spring
Career Cruising Meeting with ALL
Juniors
Senior Year Graduation
Requirements presentation in fall
Meetings with ALL Seniors in October
Workshops on college applications, financial aid and essay writing.
Counseling Center Support
WHS Academic Support Guide Offers email links, websites, blogs, and
helpful sites by subject
Facebook page College visits, scholarship info, class
meetings/assemblies, and financial aid
Post High School Options
Wages Based on Education
Credit
Requirements for WHS & College
SubjectsWHS GraduationRequirements Four Year College Admission Selective College Admission
English 4.0 4.0 4.0
Math3.0
Through Integrated Alg. 2A/2B or Fin. Fit/App. Math
3.0Math or math based science in the
senior year4.0
Science2.0
1.0 Life & 1.0 Physical Science
3.0These must be lab based and one of the two must be algebra based
4.0
Social Studies2.5
1.0 U.S, 1.0 CWP, .5 Elective3.0 3.0
WA State History.5
Often taken during M.S.
Fine/Visual/Performing Arts
1.0
Foreign Language 2.0 3.0
PE 1.5
Health .5
CTE 2.0
Electives 6.5
Total23.00
HSPE, High School & BeyondCulminating Project
SAT/ACT, Volunteer Experience, Extra-curricular
High GPA, High SAT/ACT, Volunteer Experience, Extra-curricular
Comprehensive Review Be the best, well-rounded student you can Academics
course rigor (Honors, AP classes & academic electives)
meeting college admissions requirements GPA (3.0 or higher)
Test scores ACT/SAT
Personal Statement opportunity to express yourself letters of recommendation
Activities Volunteer service, leadership, athletics, clubs, work
ACT/SAT Difference
ACT American College Test $50.50
Subject based 11-36 scoring range Writing recommended No penalty for guesses Content areas:
Reading-25% English-25% Science-25% Math-25%
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test $50
Critical Reasoning 800-2400 scoring range Writing required Penalty for guesses Content areas:
Critical Reading-33% Mathematics-33% Writing-33%
Student Actions
Junior meeting Brainstorm for SR project Get involved
Student Actions Use resources
My College QuickStart Career Cruising to research plan and prepare.
Forecast for rigorous classes in your Senior year. Math Science Social Studies-3 credits
Visit career center @ WHS Take the SAT/ACT this spring Plan a college visit—Junior year is the best time to visit campuses.
Student Actions (continued)
Attend College Fairs Complete college applications this fall Attend FAFSA workshop in December Complete FAFSA in January Ask for letters of recommendations early
Summer Time At a Glance
Take a summer class WSD Clark College Skills Center.
Do community service, internship, apprenticeship, look for a leadership position
Get a paid job. Visit colleges (pick 3-6 colleges at least 1 dream,
1 realistic and 1 plan B school). Research…...research…….research!
What Can Parents Do? Talk to your student about future plans Support and encouragement Educate yourself Work together with student Important dates and deadlines Attend informational meetings Monitor your child’s (& your own) stress level Ask questions!
Any questions?
Thank you for coming tonight!