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Transcript of Skyline Course Selection & Planning Class of 2014.
Agenda
Course selection materials & timeline What’s online? Graduation requirements College CADRs High School & Beyond Plans
Course Selection Materials
Course selection sheet
Credit checklist
Online scheduling instruction sheet
High School & Beyond plan
Registration Timeline
• Tuesday, February 23– Presentation and course selection materials given by SHS counselors at middle schools
• Tuesday, February 23 – Welcome Night at SHS starts at 6:30pm
• Monday, February 22 – March 1 Student Access open for students to input requested course selections
Timeline (cont’)
• Monday, March 1 – Students submit course selection paperwork to teachers
Online access to course requests closes at midnight
• Monday & Tuesday, March 8 & 9 – Access opens as VIEW ONLY for students/parents to review requests to ensure accuracy
• Wednesday, March 10 – Any changes are due to counseling office with parent signature on this day.
What’s Online?
2010-2011 Course Guide 4-year course planning sheets Course Selection Timeline Student Access step-by-step instructions Classroom PowerPoint presentations
Requirements
1. Complete required graduation credits/classes
2. Obtain a Certificate of Academic Achievement – HSPE (formerly WASL)
3. Complete Culminating Project
4. Craft an annual High School and Beyond Plan
How will I earn HS credits?
Two semesters – 18 weeks each Two grading periods on transcript for each
year of HS (semester 1, semester 2) Transcript is the official record of your high
school classes & credits One semester course = .5 credit One year-long course = 1.0 credit
High School Credits
If you pass all of your classes you will earn 6.0 credits each year of High School 6.0 credits/year x 4 years = 24.0 credits
Total number of credits needed for graduation = 22.0 credits
High School CreditsClasses 2012-2014
Language Arts 4.0 World Cultures Studies (grade 9) 1.0 European Studies (grade 10) 1.0 American Studies (grade 11) 1.0 Mathematics 3.0 Science 2.0 Health 0.5 Northwest Studies (taken in grade 7-12) Physical Education 1.5 Fine/Applied Arts 1.0 Occupational Education /CTE1.0 Software Tech 0.5 Electives/Additional Core TOTAL 22.0
What do I take in 9th Grade?
1. English 9
2. World studies 9
3. Math
4. Physical Science
5. Elective - Software Technology, PE, Health
6. Elective (1 year-long class* or 2 semester-long classes)
*Most common are Foreign Language , Music, PE
Humanities Option #1 – BlockENGLISH 9 and WORLD STUDIES 9
1 classroom 2 consecutive periods (i.e. 1st & 2nd ) 2 different teachers Integrated curriculum – subjects relate to
each other
Humanities Option #1 – Split BlockENGLISH 9 and WORLD STUDIES 9
2 separate classrooms 2 separate periods – may or may not be
back to back Integrated curriculum – subjects relate to
each other
Humanities Option #2 – HONORS BLOCK
1 classroom 2 different teachers Integrated curriculum Recommend B+ or higher in 8th grade
Humanities classes A successful honors student should be
intellectually curious, enjoy reading & read on a regular basis, possess strong study habits
Humanities Option #3 – SAIL
2 classrooms, 2 teachers Same curriculum as English 9 and World
Studies 9 For students who struggled in LA/SS in
middle school Smaller class size, more discussion- based Filled by counselor recommendation
Math
The math sequence is: Integrated Algebra A and B (8th grade math) Algebra I (with Algebra 1 lab upon recommendation) Geometry Algebra II Advanced Algebra, Pre-calculus, Math Methods I, or
Statistics
*Math classes are taken in sequence. Classes cannot be skipped.
Science
Virtually all 9th graders take Physical Science
Challenge Exam to place into Biology Information sent home in March about the
Challenge Test
HS Graduation Requirements - PE
1.5 credits = 3 semesters 1.0 MUST be done through classes The remaining .5 credits can be done outside
of school: School Sports (.25 waived for each school sports
season, 2 season maximum) Outside credit
HS Graduation Requirements – SOFTWARE TECH
Software Tech is a required class 1 semester (.5 credit) Two ways to complete requirement:
9th grade Software Technology class (Earns CTE/Oc Ed credit)
OR Pass the Challenge test (does not earn CTE/OC
Ed credit)
Course Options
World Languages Spanish I, Spanish II French I, French II Japanese I
Music Choir, Band, Orchestra, Beginning Piano
PE Spartan 360, Intro to Fitness
Course Options
Occupational Education / CTE Graphic Design 1&2, Police Forensics 1&2, TV
Productions, Pre-allied Healthcare, Health Software Tech,
Fine Art All music courses, Theater, Studio Art 1&2,
Graphic Design, Studio Graphic Arts, Sculpture
Equivalency Courses
Equivalent courses are those that satisfy more than one graduation requirement. A list of equivalency courses for your class is included in the course catalog.
Equivalency applies to meeting high school graduation requirements only. It does not diminish the number of credits required for graduation; it may change the courses needed to fulfill graduation requirements.
Equivalency does not apply for meeting core requirements for college entrance.
CADRs – College Academic Distribution Requirements
English 4 years Social Studies 3 years Mathematics 3+ years
Washington in-state public universities require:• Classes 2012-2014: math in senior year (can be
Algebra 2) or 3 years through Precalculus
CADRs (Cont’)
Science 2-3 years * – Recommended that students take a Physics
or Chemistry class World Languages 2-3 years Fine Arts 1 year Academic Electives (math, history, English,
world language, science & fine arts) Always check with colleges for specific
requirements!
What is in the Course Catalog?
Educational, College & Career planning guides
HS Graduation requirements Course descriptions & credits Special programs and policies Alternative/Outside Credit Options Equivalency policy & courses And more!
International Baccalaureate (IB)
IB information on the Skyline Website
IB curriculum is divided into Higher Level courses (2 years of study) and Standard Level (1-2 years of study) taken during grades 11 and 12.
IB classes are open to juniors and seniors only
It is not necessary to pursue the IB diploma in order to take IB courses.
Middle School Credits inMath & World Language
Students may elect to have the letter grade and credit applied to their high school transcript for qualifying world language and math classes from middle school.
Once a class has been added to your transcript it cannot be removed.
Course Request Sheet
Choose classes wisely Be aware of prerequisites Fill in all blank lines and boxes Alternative choices - If no alternatives are
listed, an alternative class will be selected for you. Alternatives MUST be different than first choice classes.
Signatures & contact information required
Student Access
Enter course requests into the computer through Student Access
You will need to select Skyline from the drop-down menu at the top of Student Access
Step-by-Step instructions, Student ID and password are in your course selection packet
Turn in all completed & signed forms to teachers on Monday, March 1
Welcome to Skyline!
Mrs. Hogle A-G [email protected]
Mrs. Contreras H-O [email protected]
Mrs. Flemer P-Z [email protected]