Our Purpose today…Review Graduation requirementsExplore pathways of interestBecome acquainted with the 4 Year PlanResource the Course CatalogLearn how to earn my HS diplomaChoose courses for next yearLearn how to register for classes next yearReview schedule change proceduresAccessing your counselor

Graduation Requirements1. Earn 22.5 credits (various subject areas)

2. Pass HSPE ( Reading, Writing ) Passing the Biology EOC is required

3. Pass Math End of Course Exams (EOC)(Pass both Alg and Geo)

4. Complete Culminating Portfolio

Graduation Credit Requirements4 credits Language Arts (English)2.5 credits Social Studies (US Hist, World Studies, Glob Iss, Civics; +.5 for college)3 credits Mathematics (College: Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra min.)2 credits PE/Health2 credits Science (1 Lab Science, 1 Non Lab Science; College 2 lab sciences)1 credit Occupational (CTE courses)1 credit Fine Arts 7 credits Electives22.5 credits Total________________________________________________________2 Credits World Language (Colleges require this in addition to above)

Remember: 1 year = 1 credit; 1 semester = .5 credit

Course CatalogCourse catalog available on school web

site6 Pathways overviewIndex of courses in back of catalogDescription of courses in detail

(alphabetically)Course codes, prerequisites, teacher permission

6 Pathways OverviewArts and CommunicationBusiness and ManagementEngineering, Science, and TechnologyEnvironmental and Natural ScienceHealth and Medical ServicesSocial and Personal Services

Course Catalog Index Page

Course Description ExampleLAN320 & 321: AMERICAN LITERATURE AND WRITINGOPEN TO: 11, 12 Full Year CoursePREREQUISITE: Teacher’s signatureCONTENT: This course invites students to examine the issue of “Who am I as an American?”. Students will read and discuss a

variety of themes in American literature and relate the past classics to contemporary works. This course also provides students with the opportunity to improve their writing, vocabulary, and grammar skills.

 LAN330 & LAN331: ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION-AP OPEN TO: 11, 12 Full Year Course (must take full year)PREREQUISITE: Grade A or B grade in previous English classTeacher/Counselor signature  This course will provide students, especially those who are university bound or interested in AP English, with an intensive study of

both fiction and nonfiction, including contemporary works and training in documented research writing. Students will examine how authors used style, such as word choice and sentence structure, to create arguments. The course will prepare interested students to take the AP English Language/Composition Test Vocabulary building will be emphasized. SUMMER READING AND/OR WRITING IS REQUIRED.

 LAN514 & LAN515: NEWSPAPER STAFFOPEN TO: 9, 10, 11, 12 One Semester or Full Year Course.*

May fulfill one semester only of 11, 12 grade high school English requirement except for staff photographers and graphic artists who will receive elective credit. Course does not satisfy four year college or NCAA entrance requirement.

PREREQUISITE: A or B grade in journalistic writing (exception: photographers) and application. Instructor’s signature.

4 Year Plan/Pathways to Success

4 Year planning form Need this form filled out to register for classes Course codes must be included on this form Parents must sign this form before registering for classes Courses that require teacher permission must be initialed

on form This 4 Year Plan form available on school web site Let’s take a look at this form and how it appears filled out

11th Grade Example Completed

 First Semester

ExamplesSecond Semester

Examples First Semester   Second Semester

Grade 11: Code Title Code Title Code TitleT.

Sign Code Title

1 LAN320 AMER.LIT 1 LAAN 321 AMER.. LIT 2  LAN320 AMER. LIT 1   LAN321 AMER. LIT 2

2MAT310 ADV.ALG/TRI1 MAT 311 ADV. ALG/TRI 2 MAT 310 ADV.ALG/TRI 1   MAT311 ADV ALG/TRI 2

3

SOC300 CIVICS

ELECTIVE SOC300 CIVICS   GEN300 STUDY SKILLS

4 ELECTIVE ELECTIVE SCI300 CHEMISTRY 1   SCI301 CHEMISTRY2

5 ELECTIVE ELECTIVE CTE130 LAW & SOCIETY    PHY223 VOLLEYBALL

6 ELECTIVE ELECTIVE FOR603 Span 3    FOR604 Spanish 4

4 Year Plan/registration 11th Grade

Alternate Core Subjects Alternate Elective Courses

Alternate PE Courses

CTE305/306 Human Anatomy & Physiology

LAN 500 Acting 1 PHY 207 Basketball

SCI 503 Environmental Sci CTE 331/332 Culinary Arts PHY 213 Field Sports

SOC 500 Psychology 1 ART 110 Ceramics PHY 502 Human Survival

MUS 401 Beginning Guitar PHY 205 Aerobics

Public Four Year College Entrance Requirements

Central Washington UniversityEastern Washington UniversityThe Evergreen State CollegeUniversity of WashingtonWashington State UniversityWestern Washington University

Minimum “CADR”college Academic Distribution Requirements for Admission to Four Year Public

Colleges

Language Arts/English-4 years, including 3 years of literature and composition.

Math-3 years including algebra, geometry, and advanced (second year) algebra.

Social Studies-3 years (Must add 0.5 into your schedule.)

Science-2 years, one year of which must be lab science (Western requires 2 years lab science, including one year of chemistry or physics) For the class of 2010 and beyond: 2 years of lab science, 1 year algebra based.

World Language-2 years (same language) includes American Sign Language.

Fine, Visual or Performing Arts-(Refer to information below for specifics)

Senior year Quantitative Course:1 year, may be 3rd year math, higher level math, algebra based science or math based career & technical courses. (Completion of higher level math prior to senior year exempts student from requirement.)

College Bound Athletes-NCAA NCAA-Clearance for college athletics is in the

process of continuing change regarding its requirements. More complete details and online application are available at the NCAA website: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. More information regarding NCAA requirements can be found on our course catalog.

Registration Process Presentation and distribution of transcripts Fill out 4 year plan. A copy can be found on ARHS website as well as

in your course catalog on page 11. (Must be complete and sign by parents by one week from today to register for classes)

Have 11th grade classes selected, some may require teacher’s signature. Look up classes you are interested in and make sure that they are open

for your grade level. Look for prerequisites and cross credit options Have your form completed and with all the necessary signatures .

Think carefully about choices and mark your selection sheet clearly. List the course code for each class (i.e. SOC300 Civics.) Codes can be

found in the catalog next to the course title.

11th Grade Example Completed  First Semester

ExamplesSecond Semester

ExamplesFirst Semester  

Second Semester

Grade 11: Code Title Code Title Code Title T.Sign

Code Title

1 LAN320 AMER.LIT 1

LAAN 321 AMER.. LIT 2

 LAN320 AMER. LIT 1   LAN321 AMER. LIT 2

2 MAT310 ADV.ALG/TRI1

MAT 311 ADV. ALG/TRI 2

MAT 310 ADV.ALG/TRI 1   MAT 311 ADV.ALG/TRI 2

3SOC300 CIVICS

ELECTIVE SOC300 CIVICS   GEN300 STUDY SKILLS

4 ELECTIVE ELECTIVE SCI300 CHEMISTRY 1   SCI301 CHEMISTRY 2

5 ELECTIVE ELECTIVE CTE240 Independent living 

  PHY223 VOLLEYBALL

6 ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

FOR603 Span 3  

FOR604 Spanish 4

Appointments with Counselors Come to Counseling office, fill out yellow form Be specific with your request I will send a pass for you to come and see me Changing schedules and when to do so

First 5-7 school days of the semester or Raven Day Changing year long classes and/or teachers

Not recommended and usually not allowed Visit your counselor periodically to check on credits

Counselor Appointment Request Form

ARHS COUNSELING OFFICECounselor Appointment Request

Student Name Grade Date

___Hartt (A-Fa) ___Sigurdson (Fb-K) ___Polley (L-Rn)

___Dooley (Ro-S) ___Raguzin-Holloman (T-Z)

Please indicate below your reason for requested appointment. Be as specific as possible. This will help your counselor determine the necessary amount of time to set aside for your appointment.

___Class change: __ current semester __next semester/next yearDrop Add

___Discuss high school course requirements (credit check/make up credits)___Personal ___Running Start___Other: ___Emergency (immediate action required, safety issue)

ARHS COUNSELING OFFICECounselor Appointment Request

Student Name Grade Date

___Hartt (A-Fa) ___Sigurdson (Fb-K) ___Polley (L-Rn) ___Raguzin-Holloman (Ro-Z)

Please indicate below your reason for requested appointment. Be as specific as possible. This will help your counselor determine the necessary amount of time to set aside for your appointment.

___Class change: __ current semester __next semester/next yearDrop Add

___Discuss high school course requirements (credit check/make up credits)___Personal ___Running Start___Other: ___Emergency (immediate action required, safety issue)

Questions

1. What classes need a teacher’s signature? (catalog, posted list)2. What classes count as an Occupational Education? (CTE coded)3. What is a non lab science class? (catalog description)4. How am I placed in a math class? (levels, placement test)5. How many years of World language should I take? (College, 2 yrs)6. Do I have to take a PE course? (2 years/credits)7. If I want to play college sports, what do I need to know about the

NCAA requirements? (check out requirements in the Course Catalog)

8. What is a transcript, why is it important, and what does one look like?

9. Your question?

Please have your Skyward password!!

Please be ready to register one week from today during

your Social Studies classThank You!!