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!