washougal high school “striving for excellence” class of 2012

Washougal High School

“Striving for Excellence”

Class of 2012

Tonight’s AgendaCreditsHSPECulminating ProjectHigh School & Beyond PlanPost High School Options

Graduation RequirementGraduation Requirement--22.0 Credits Minimum-22.0 Credits Minimum-

English – 4 creditsEnglish – 4 credits Social Studies – 2.5 creditsSocial Studies – 2.5 credits

1.0 U.S. History, 1.0 CWP, .5 Elective & WA state history (taken in 71.0 U.S. History, 1.0 CWP, .5 Elective & WA state history (taken in 7 thth gr. In district). gr. In district).

Science – 2 creditsScience – 2 credits Math – 2 credits Math – 2 credits Family Health – .5 creditFamily Health – .5 credit Fitness – 1.5 credits Fitness – 1.5 credits Fine Arts – 1 creditFine Arts – 1 credit Occupational Ed. – 2 creditsOccupational Ed. – 2 credits Electives – 6.5 creditsElectives – 6.5 credits

HSPE- Reading, Writing, HSPE- Reading, Writing, Math & ScienceMath & Science

HSPE= High School Proficiency ExamHSPE= High School Proficiency Exam Class 2010-2012 must pass reading and writing to Class 2010-2012 must pass reading and writing to

graduate .graduate . Math- if students do not pass the math HSPE then they Math- if students do not pass the math HSPE then they

will be required to take and pass math as a junior and a will be required to take and pass math as a junior and a senior to graduate.senior to graduate.

Class of 2013 will be required to pass reading, writing, Class of 2013 will be required to pass reading, writing, math and science.math and science.

Benefits= shorter exam and will be completely Benefits= shorter exam and will be completely computerized over the next couple of years.computerized over the next couple of years.

HSPE will begin in March…. watch for dates.HSPE will begin in March…. watch for dates.

Culminating Project &Culminating Project &High School and Beyond PlanHigh School and Beyond Plan

Senior year students will complete:Senior year students will complete: research paper research paper service learning project (15 hrs of community service) service learning project (15 hrs of community service) formal presentationsformal presentations JAS InterviewJAS Interview high school and beyond planhigh school and beyond plan

High School Program Options

Running Start Skills Center Tech Prep Credit Excelsior Bridges GED Adult Diploma Program Job Corps

Running Start Running Start

Interested in taking classes at Clark College in the Fall of Interested in taking classes at Clark College in the Fall of next year? next year?

Students should be mature and college ready and on Students should be mature and college ready and on track to graduate. track to graduate.

January 14January 14thth or January 20 or January 20thth students & parents must students & parents must attend a Information Night at Clark College 7-8 p.m.attend a Information Night at Clark College 7-8 p.m.

After meeting students will register online to take the After meeting students will register online to take the COMPASS exam. COMPASS exam.

March 25March 25thth students & parents attend must attend a students & parents attend must attend a Orientation Night at WHS at 6 p.m. to receive contract Orientation Night at WHS at 6 p.m. to receive contract and learn about required courses for graduation. and learn about required courses for graduation.

Running Start students will complete their High School Running Start students will complete their High School and Beyond Plans and Culminating Projects at Clark and Beyond Plans and Culminating Projects at Clark College.College.

Clark County Skills Clark County Skills Center Center

Are you thinking about getting job specific Are you thinking about getting job specific training and Clark Community College credits in training and Clark Community College credits in high school?high school?

Enrollment for next year will start with an Enrollment for next year will start with an application process this Spring!application process this Spring!

Make sure you are on track with credits to have Make sure you are on track with credits to have room in your schedule to attend the Skills Center room in your schedule to attend the Skills Center in your Junior and Senior Year.in your Junior and Senior Year.

Tech Prep Credit At Clark

Community CollegeWHS Courses WHS/Clark

Credits Earned

Savings

to YOU!

Accounting I 3 credits $ 239.40

Accounting II 3 credits $ 239.40

Computer Ap. I 3 credits $ 239.40

Computer Ap. II 3 credits $ 239.40

Med. Office Ap. 3 credits $ 239.40

Metal Tech II 3 credits $ 399.00

Metal Tech III 3 credits $399.00

Post High School OptionsPost High School Options

Wages Based on Education Wages Based on Education

Four Year UniversityFour Year University

MinimumMinimum

Requirements for Requirements for EnrollmentEnrollment

SubjectsHigh School Requirements

2008+Four Year College Admission Selective College Admission

English 4.0 4.0 4.0

Math2.0

(through Integrated Alg. 2A/2B)3.0 4.0

Science 2.0

2.0**These must be lab based and one of the two must be algebra

based

4.0

Social Studies2.5

(1.0 U.S./World, 1.0 CWP, Elective)

3.0 3.0

WA State History.50

(waived if taken in 7th grade within district)

Fine/Visual/Performing Arts

1.0 1.0 1.0

Foreign Language 2.0 3.0

PE 1.5

Health .50

Occupational Education 2.0

Electives 6.5

Total 22.00

WASL, High School & BeyondCulminating Project

SAT/ACT SAT/ACT

What Are Colleges What Are Colleges Looking For?Looking For?

“College is a match to be made not a prize

to be won.”

Comprehensive ReviewComprehensive Review Best students chosen first, well rounded chosen second. AcademicsAcademics

course rigor (Honors, AP classes & academic course rigor (Honors, AP classes & academic electives)electives)

meeting college admissions requirementsmeeting college admissions requirements GPA (3.0 or higher)GPA (3.0 or higher)

Tests scoresTests scores ACT/SATACT/SAT

Personal StatementPersonal Statement opportunity to express yourselfopportunity to express yourself letters of recommendationletters of recommendation

ActivitiesActivities community service, leadership, athletics, clubs, workcommunity service, leadership, athletics, clubs, work

ACT/SAT DifferenceACT/SAT Difference

ACT ACT American College TestAmerican College Test

Curriculum basedCurriculum based 1-36 scoring range1-36 scoring range Writing portion optionalWriting portion optional Not penalized for guessingNot penalized for guessing Content areas:Content areas:

Reading-25%Reading-25% English-25%English-25% Science-25%Science-25% Math-25%Math-25%* Washington students score higher * Washington students score higher

than the national average.than the national average.

SATSAT Scholastic Aptitude TestScholastic Aptitude Test

Critical reasoning/problem Critical reasoning/problem solvingsolving

800-2400 scoring range800-2400 scoring range Writing portion requiredWriting portion required Penalized for guessingPenalized for guessing Content areas:Content areas:

Critical Reading-33%Critical Reading-33% Mathematics-33%Mathematics-33% Writing-33%Writing-33%

Junior Year Junior Year At a GlanceAt a Glance

Credit check and post secondary advising with Mrs. Credit check and post secondary advising with Mrs. Lindsey and Mrs. Spencer.Lindsey and Mrs. Spencer.

Visit career center @ WHSVisit career center @ WHS Portland College Fair in OctoberPortland College Fair in October Plan a college visit, take a tour and talk to a financial aid Plan a college visit, take a tour and talk to a financial aid

advisor.advisor. Take the PSAT in fall @ WHS (cost= $12.00).Take the PSAT in fall @ WHS (cost= $12.00). SAT in March. SAT in March. ACT in April. ACT in April. Advanced Placement tests in May.Advanced Placement tests in May. Forecast for rigorous classes in your Senior year.Forecast for rigorous classes in your Senior year.

Summer Time At a Glance

Take a summer class at Clark College or the Skills Center.

Do community service, internship, apprenticeship, look for a leadership position, and a NTA (Non Teenager Activities).

Get a paid job. Visit colleges (pick 3-6 colleges at least 1 ick 3-6 colleges at least 1

dream, 1 realistic and 1 fall back school).dream, 1 realistic and 1 fall back school). Research…...research…….research!

What Can Parents Do? Talk to your son/daughter about what they may be

thinking about doing after graduation? Offer support and encouragement. Be a member of your child’s support team. Educate yourself about the college process or training

programs in which your child is interested. Consider all options with your student. Help keep track of important dates and deadlines. Attend meetings such as (conferences, Parent Nights,

College Nights and Financial Aid /Nights). Monitor your child’s stress level. Ask questions!

WHS Counseling Web Page

WHS Career Center Web Page

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