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Class of 2019 Class of 2019 Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Career and College Ready Graduation Career and College Ready Graduation RequirementsRequirements

Increase to 24 credits from 21 creditsIncrease to 24 credits from 21 credits Rigorous and FlexibleRigorous and Flexible Keeping all post-secondary options open Keeping all post-secondary options open

including four year or two year institutionsincluding four year or two year institutions

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Northshore School District – Northshore School District – High School Graduation RequirementsHigh School Graduation Requirements

• Earn 24 total credits.• Pass one semester of Washington State History (Seventh grade).

• Meet all high school testing.• Complete a High School and Beyond plan. (Naviance)

• Take at least two credits of AP, IB, college in the high school or tech prep classes.

• 85% of the required credits for graduation shall be earned through the comprehensive high school course offerings, and no more than 50% in any discipline.

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Minimum Credit Requirements for GraduationMinimum Credit Requirements for Graduation

High SchoolHigh School CollegeCollege

EnglishEnglish 44 44

Social StudiesSocial Studies 33 3-43-4

ScienceScience 33 3-43-4

MathMath 33 3-43-4

Fine ArtsFine Arts 11 11

Career and Technical Career and Technical Ed.Ed.

11 11

Health/FitnessHealth/Fitness 22 22

World LanguageWorld Language 00 2-42-4

Flexible CreditsFlexible Credits 77

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17 Core Academic Credits17 Core Academic Credits

4 credits English4 credits English

3 credits Math3 credits Math Algebra Geometry Student math choice that aligns with the

student’s High School and Beyond Plan

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Academic Credits (cont.)Academic Credits (cont.)

3 credits Science (including 2 labs)3 credits Science (including 2 labs) Physical Science Biology Student choice

3 credits Social Studies3 credits Social Studies World History US History Contemporary World Issues

1 credit Career and Technical Education1 credit Career and Technical Education 1 credit Fine Arts1 credit Fine Arts 2 credits Health and Fitness2 credits Health and Fitness

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Health/Fitness RequirementsHealth/Fitness Requirements

2.0 Health/Fitness Credits Required.5 (1 semester) PE Life Fitness1.0 (2 semesters) PE 9-12

Any PE Class.5 (1 semester) Health

Actual CLASSROOM class (not physical)Usually taken in 10th grade 

PE WAIVERS.5 PE can be WAIVED for the following:

2 Seasons of WHS Sport

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7 Flexible Credits7 Flexible Credits

7 Flexible Credits 7 Flexible Credits Student exploration and the opportunity to

pursue a pathway that leads to a post-high school career or educational outcome of their choice

Based on the student’s High School and Beyond Plan

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High School and Beyond PlanHigh School and Beyond Plan

Student’s plan for attaining post-secondary Student’s plan for attaining post-secondary career and educational goals, created in career and educational goals, created in collaboration between the student, collaboration between the student, parent/guardian, and staffparent/guardian, and staff

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NavianceNaviance

(Your (Your high school and beyond planhigh school and beyond plan))

•Identify skills, interests and abilities Identify skills, interests and abilities in 7in 7thth, 8, 8thth and 9 and 9thth grades. grades.•Record activities to build resumeRecord activities to build resume•Research occupationsResearch occupations•Complete Education PlanComplete Education Plan•Contributes to the completion of his or Contributes to the completion of his or her High School and Beyond Planher High School and Beyond Plan

**Can be found on the TJH webpage under family connection

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Assessments Required for GraduationAssessments Required for Graduation**

Smarter Balanced ELA Test (Grade 10)Smarter Balanced ELA Test (Grade 10)

Smarter Balanced Math Test (Grade 10)Smarter Balanced Math Test (Grade 10)

Biology EOC-at the end of your Biology EOC-at the end of your sophomore yearsophomore year

* As of January, 2015* As of January, 2015

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4-year College Admission 4-year College Admission RequirementsRequirements

• English – 4 yearsEnglish – 4 years• Fine Arts – 1 yearFine Arts – 1 year• World Language – 2-3 yearsWorld Language – 2-3 years• Laboratory Science – 2-3 yearsLaboratory Science – 2-3 years• Math – 3-4 yearsMath – 3-4 years• Social Studies – 3 yearsSocial Studies – 3 years

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• Each class = .50 credit per Each class = .50 credit per semestersemester

• 6 classes X .50 credit = 3.00 6 classes X .50 credit = 3.00 credits per semestercredits per semester

• 3.00 credits per semester X two 3.00 credits per semester X two semesters = 6.00 credits per yearsemesters = 6.00 credits per year

• 6.00 credits per year X 4 years = 6.00 credits per year X 4 years = 24 credits24 credits

Credit CalculationCredit Calculation

24 total credits 24 total credits required to earn high required to earn high

school diplomaschool diploma

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TranscriptTranscript

• PERMANENT Record

The Transcript Indicates:

• Classes Taken• Grades Earned• Credit Earned• Cumulative GPA• It is used by

colleges to evaluate the courses you have taken and your academic achievement

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High School TranscriptHigh School Transcript

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•Class OfferingsClass Offerings•Pre-AP/IB- English, Social Studies, SciencePre-AP/IB- English, Social Studies, Science•ElectivesElectives

• Career and Technical Education: Computer Science and Design, Intro. To Engineering and Design, Leadership, Library Research Assistant, Peer Coach, Robotics Foundations II

• Fine Arts: Advanced Drama, Art Studio, Intro. To Play Production, Choir, Orchestra, Symphonic Band

• Flex Credit: Spanish, Spanish 200 French, French 200, German

• PE/ Life Fitness-All Sports, Life Fitness, Racquet Sports, Team Sports

RegistrationRegistration

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Correct Information is ImportantCorrect Information is Important

•www.nsd.org- Links to Timbercrest and all Links to Timbercrest and all three high school websites.three high school websites.

•Counselor contact:Counselor contact:

Last Name A-K: Last Name A-K: Ann McGowan amcgowanAnn McGowan amcgowan@nsd.org or 425-408-6920or 425-408-6920

Last Name L-Z: Last Name L-Z: Dylan Slatton Dylan Slatton dslatton@nsd.org or or

425-408-6921425-408-6921

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Registration Forms Registration Forms Due Due

Friday, March 27Friday, March 27