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Welcome & Introductions Beth Porter ASB Involvement Natalie Warner, ASB President Parent Involvement Tricia Kaminski, Parent Club Treasurer Parent Perspective Maggie & Jim Potocsnak Student Perspective Kobe McDaniel Graduation Requirements Beth Porter Registration Process Ken Hansen 2
Students 1 st day of school Link Day ASB Activities/clubs Athletics Parents Parent Club Volunteer at school Attend events 3
From SHS Daily bulletin listserv Bi-weekly newsletter emails Website Facebook page School Messenger phone & email system Family Access To SHS Curriculum Night Conferences Phone Email 4
Tricia Kaminski 5
Maggie & Jim Potocsnak 6
Kobe McDaniel 7
More student opportunities 15+ min of HW per night per class Absences have a greater impact Greater responsibility on student Classes and tests count Panther Period Impact of sports, clubs, activities 8
22 Total Credits in (for specifics see course description book on the school website): 4.0 English 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 Math 2.0 Science 1.5 PE 0.5 Health 1.0 Occupational Ed. 1.0 Fine Arts 6.0 Electives 9
Certificate of Academic Achievement: meet the state testing requirements in English/Language Arts, Math and Science 13 th Year Plan: you will work on this at least once each school year in a specific required course or with the counselor Community Service: 8 hours completed in senior year 10
March 8 Freshman Orientation Night March 8 & 10 Registration Presentations @ CMS March 8-17 Online sign-up through Family Access March 17 Registration forms due to CMS history teacher 11
Students received: Course Description Book Scheduling Form Four Year Plan Credit Check List 4-year college admission requirements Online Registration Directions 12
Review Course Description Book Seek input from teachers & parents Create 4-year plan that meets graduation and future plan requirements IEP Case Managers will help with course selections for students in Resource classes Fill out scheduling form & get necessary signatures Input course selections on line Turn in scheduling form 13
Class Grad Req Minimum College Ent. English 4.0 4.0 Math 3.0 3.0+ Science 2.0 2.0+ Soc Stud 3.0 3.0+ World Lang 0 2.0+ College Entrance Notes: Math Algebra 2 or Higher Science includes Chemistry or Physics 14
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All Freshmen take: Washington State History Most Freshmen take: TechEx (Technology Exploration) 1.0 credits in Physical Education (1.5 credits required before graduation) PE course JROTC course 18
Consider what you are interested in Before graduation you must take: 2 semesters of visual or performing art 2 semesters of occupational education (Tech Ex is 1 semester) Note pages 65-70 in Course Description Book for quick guide 19
Freshman English Honors Freshman English Opt-in form signed by student, parent & current LA teacher due March 17 to LA teacher A or B for both semesters of 8 th grade Language Arts Summer Assignment Class moves at a faster pace, more material is covered, and writing focus is on college prep Be prepared for reading or writing homework each night 20
Algebra (most Freshmen) Math Block: Algebra Placement only Two periods (1.0 math; 1.0 elective) Algebra & basic math Geometry Successful completion of Algebra in 8 th grade Algebra 2 w/trig Successful completion of Geometry in 8 th grade Teacher Recommendation Support classes: Algebra Lab Geometry Lab Note: 8 th grade math teacher recommends math placement 21
Integrated Science Lab orientated class examining basic principles of Physics & Chemistry Intro to Agricultural Science Parallels Integrated Sci with focus on natural environment and surroundings Biology, Animal Bio or Plant Bio A- or better in both semesters of 8 th grade science B or better in both semesters of Algebra 22
Not required to graduate, but required for some college admissions Consider HW commitment, other class responsibilities, etc. Choices: Chinese French German Spanish 1 st choice is not guaranteed all students must put an alternate language 23
Contact Information (counselors by last name) A-Ef Sheri.adams@sno.wednet.edu 360-563-4051 Eg-K Kelly.lago@sno.wednet.edu 360-563-4052 L-Re Tiffany.coleman@sno.wednet.edu 360-563-4053 Rf-Z Ken.hansen@sno.wednet.edu 360-563-4054 Website http://shs.sno.wednet.edu 24