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Class of 2019

Soar Like an Eagle

We believe all GKHS students have a future!

Student Goals Take an academically challenging course or

Advanced Placement course prior to graduation.

Be involved in at least one extra-curricular or co-curricular activity.

Connect with at least one adult at GKHS.

Soar Like an Eagle

Be safe.

Be responsible.

Be respectful.

Pathways to Promise

Agreement with University of Washington – Tacoma.

Students who complete the entrance requirements will have automatic admission.

Advice to Parents

Characteristics of Successful Students Dedicated study time at home Students ask questions in class Organization skills are emerging Investment in school Open to exploring different interests Professionally persistent in navigating a large

system

Family Access

Verify/report attendance

Monitor student academic progress

Email teachers

Updated on the 1st and 15th of each month

Graduation Requirements

Requirements for class of 2019 have a few changes.

Plan of study – Plan can be modified.

Class of 2019 needs 24 credits to graduate.

Graduation Requirements

Subject Graduation Requirement for Class of 2019

English Language Arts (ELA) 4

Math 3

Science 3 (2 labs)

Social Studies 3

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

1

Health 0.5

Physical Fitness 1.5

Arts (or 1 Personal Pathways Requirement)

2 (1 can be PPR)

World Language or PPR 2 (both can be PPR)

General Electives 4

Total Credits 24

Personalized Pathway Requirement (PPR)

PPR’s allow flexibility for students

PPR’s may be any course that aligns with the student’s career path

Plan of study (High School and Beyond Plan) should reflect PPR’s

To use PPR option students will complete a PPR request form

Freshman are encouraged to fill schedule with required courses

PPR’s are best used during junior and senior year

4-Year College Entrance Requirements

College Academic Distribution Requirement (CADR)

Credits

English 4

Mathematics 3 (Algebra 1, Geometry, Adv

Algebra)

Senior Year Math-Based Quantitative Course

1

Science 2 lab (one credit Algebra based:

Chemistry or Physics)

Social Studies 3

Arts 1

World Language 2

2.0 Minimum GPA

ACT or SAT Score

Testing Information

PSAT – Preliminary SAT. Great practice for SAT

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) – Military placement test

COMPASS/ACCUPLACER – Community/Technical college placement test; Running Start placement test

SBAC – Required for graduation. College placement test for colleges in Washington State

ACT – Take spring of junior year (act.org)

SAT – Take spring of junior year (collegeboard.org)

Future Options at GK:Dual Credit & College in the High School

Dual Credit Earn college credit by taking CTE courses at GKHS (9th – 12th

grades). Free college credit!

College in the High School Opportunity to take college level classes in high school (11th

& 12th grades) Earn college credit from the University of Washington. Classes:

The Biology of Addiction and the Brain AP Computer Science

Get Ready: Study and do well in 9th & 10th grade courses Save money for course enrollment fee.

Future Options at GK:Advanced Placement (AP)

Opportunity to take college level classes in high school (starting in 10th grade).

AP Courses World History, Psychology, US History, US Government

& Politics, Microeconomics, Language & Composition, Literature & Composition, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Calculus, Studio Art

Get Ready Study and do well in 9th grade courses. Save money for AP exams. Take honors classes at GK.

Future Options at GK:Running Start

Eligible 11th/12th grade students enroll in college classes to earn college AND high school credit.

Eligibility determined spring of 10th grade by taking COMPASS or ACCUPLACER (college placement test).

Get Ready: Study and d0 well in 9th and 10th grade

classes. Save money for college text books. Earn Physical Fitness credits in 9th& 10th

grades.

Future Options at GK:Pierce County Skills Center

Junior/Senior Year

Aerospace Composites Aerospace

Machining/Fabrication Automotive Technology Building Trades Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts DigiPen Video Game

Development DigiPen

Robotics/Mechatronics Environmental Explorations

Fire Science & Emergency Services

Hotel Management & Tourism

Machining/Metal Fabrication

Medical Careers PC Networking & Hardware

Repair Pre-Pharmacy Technology Pre-Physical Therapy &

Sports Medicine Pre-Veterinary Technology Welding

CTE Elective Options Principles of the Biomedical Sciences

Credit CTE, Science, Health, or Elective No pre-requisites

Intro to Engineering & Design Credit: CTE or Elective No pre-requisites

Principles of Engineering/Robotics Credit: CTE or Elective Pre-requisite: Successful Completing of Intro to

Engineering & Design

Civil Engineering & Architecture Credit: CTE or Elective Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intro to

Engineering & Design

9th Grade Recommended Course of Study

9th Grade

1st Semester 2nd Semester

English Language Arts (ELA) English Language Arts (ELA)

Math Math

Physical Science (or Biology**) Physical Science (or Biology**)

Digi Tools (CTE) Health or Physical Fitness

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

** Physical Science or Biology – Biology is recommended for all Highly Capable students and students with a Science Career Path

Sample Schedule Option I

9th Grade

1st Semester 2nd Semester

English Language Arts (ELA) – 9th

English Language Arts (ELA) – 9th

Advanced Algebra Advanced Algebra

Biology Biology

Digi Tools (CTE) Intro to Health & Fitness (Hlth or Fit req)

Band, Choir or Orchestra (Art) Band, Choir or Orchestra (Art)

Spanish (World Language) Spanish (World Language)Requirements Below

4 ELA (8 sem) o oooooooo 3 Math (6 sem) oooooo 3 Science (6 sem) oooooo 3 Social Studies (6 sem) oooooo1 CTE oo 0 .5 Health o2 Arts or PPR oooo 1.5 Fitness ooo2 World Lang. or PPR oooo

Two for One Requirements

Course Requirement 1 Requirement 2

JROTC CTE Physical Fitness

Nutrition and Fitness CTE Physical Fitness or Health

Principals of Bio-Med CTE Lab Science or Health

CTE courses may count for one other requirement in addition to the CTE requirement.

EXAMPLES

Sample Schedule Option II

9th Grade

1st Semester 2nd Semester

English Language Arts (ELA) – 9th

English Language Arts (ELA) – 9th

Algebra Algebra

Physical Science Physical Science

Digi Tools (CTE) Intro to Health & Fitness (Health or Fitness Req)

Theatre (Arts) Drawing (Arts)

JROTC (CTE & PE) JROTC (CTE & PE)Requirements Below and Twenty-Four (24) Credits

4 ELA (8 sem) oooooooo 3 Math (6 sem) oooooo 3 Science (6 sem) oooooo 3 Social Studies (6 sem) oooooo1 CTE oo 0.5 Health o 2 Arts or 1 PPR oooo 1.5 Fitness ooo2 World Lang. or 2 PP oooo

Course Description Book

Check Grade Level Pre-requisites Credit Area

Courses are for entire school district. Use the GKHS Course Offerings List (page 2 of the Course Selection Packet) for courses available to GKHS students.

Course Selection Form

Write in course choices on the first page.

Make sure to choose four alternate courses.

Page 2 – Courses offered for 9th graders

Page 3 – High School & Beyond Plan (Plan of Study)

Locker Request – Check box & write in locker partner’s name

Course selection forms are due: LMS students – March 2 FMS students – March 3

Counselor Contact Information

Danielle Melvin A-Da dmelvin@bethelsd.or

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