Graduation Requirements

Prairie High SchoolClass of 20191Future Falcons!Planning for 9th Grade

1 PHS Diploma Process2 .5 credit earned for each class passed

Students take 6 classes each semester

Students earn 3.0 credits per semester and 6.0 credits per year by passing all classes

Make it your goal to pass all classes!

Graduation Requirements3 4.0English 3.0Social Studies 3.0Math Algebra, Geometry, andAlgebra II or another approved math class 2.0Science must include 1.0 lab Science 2.0Health/Fitness.50 Health and 1.50 Fitness 1.0Fine Arts 1.0Occupational Education 7.0Electives23.0Total credits required to graduate

Additional graduation requirements :

Must pass English Language Arts Exit Exam, and Algebra End of Course Exam or Geometry End of Course Exam, and Biology End of Course Exam

Must pass Washington State History Usually completed in middle school

Complete High School & Beyond Plan

3Quick Review!How many credits will you earn each semester next year at PHS when you pass every class?

A. 6.0 B. 1.0 C. 3.0 D. None of the above

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C.A.S.E.ECenter for Agriculture, Science and Environmental EducationA Career and Technical Education ProgramStudents attend PHS for three classes and CASEE for three classes every dayClasses are taught in an integrated format and students earn .50 English credit, .50 Science credit, and .50 Occupational Education creditTransportation is providedApplication is required Completed applications for future PHS students are due by April 15thhttp:casee.battlegroundps.org/5Determined by grades and BGPS Assessment test scores

English IHonors English I Summer reading requiredCASEE - English

Its important to do your best during 8th grade year to increase your class choices in High School!

6English7Social Studies

World Studies is taken during 10th grade

World Studies is not taken during 9th grade

Exception: World Studies AFJROTC is available for 9th or 10th grade students enrolled in the AFJROTC programTo insert your company logo on this slide

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Click anywhere inside the logo. The boxes that appear outside the logo are known as resize handles. Use these to resize the object. If you hold down the shift key before using the resize handles, you will maintain the proportions of the object you wish to resize.Washington State History8Requirement is met in 8th grade if you pass both semesters or two trimesters of Social Studies in the BGPS.

If you attended a BGPS middle school but did not pass both semesters of 8th grade Social Studies, you need Washington State History in high school to meet the graduation requirement. Please talk to your PHS counselor.

If you did not attend a BGPS middle school and you completed Washington State History in the 7th or 8th grade, please talk with your PHS counselor .To be determined by8th grade teacher recommendations.

Graduation requirements include passing Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II or another approved math class.9

Math PlacementSCIENCE10Agriculture Science Integrated Earth & Physical Science Biology - Students should earn B or better in 8th grade science and English and have a 3.0 GPA to be prepared for this class. Students should be enrolled in Algebra or higher math.CASEE Program- Application process with acceptance required before CASEE can be added on the schedule.

The majority of 9th grade students take Integrated Earth & Physical Science.

For students interested in taking AP Biology or AP Environmental Science, parents need to email the PHS counselor .

Quick Review!In which subjects will your test scores determine your placement?

A. MathB. ScienceC. Social StudiesD. English11World Languages available at PHS: German Spanish FrenchAmerican Sign Language

Earning a B or better in middle school English is a recommended pre-requisite for taking World Language in 9th grade.Two years of high school World Language is a requirement for entrance into four-year colleges and universities. This must be in the same language.Consider waiting until 10th or 11th grade to take World Language classes.

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World Language

World Language is NOT a high school graduation requirement.

Falcon Transitions13One semester required of all freshmenOccupational credit

The goal of the PHS Falcon Transitions course is to create for 9th grade students a safe, focused learning environment that will facilitate their developing the skills necessary for a successful high school experience, and where they can learn strategies for making positive academic, social, and career decisions

ORIENTATION Get to Know PHS; Get to Know Your Classmates; About Me (PowerPoint Presentation)Get to Know the Attendance Office; PHS Handbook review; Student Computer User Contract PHS Resources: Guest Speakers--Administration; Counseling; School Resource Officer; Intervention Specialist; School Nurse; Career Lab StaffCourse Outline/Grading Criteria Contract; Class Expectations; Student Questionnaire

Falcon Transitions - Outline14GOAL SETTING Planning ahead--setting short term and long term goalsEnvisioning the future counseling presentation STUDY SKILLS Getting and Staying Organized Time ManagementNote Taking - Listening Skills - How to Get Good GradesTest Taking Strategies/Managing Test AnxietyINTERNET SAFETY Appropriate Online Behavior; Cyber Harassment (bullying/stalking) Social Networking /Digital Permanence/Online Privacy/Digital SecurityCAREER CHOICES 9th Grade Component of Culminating Project Career Cruising portfolioCTE - PHS Course Opportunities; Forecasting (Career Cruising)Career Exploration-Investigation (including Non-Traditional Careers)Career Brochure (MS Publisher); Holland Interest Inventory (RIASEC); 21st Century Employability Skills Resume Preparation/Job Application/Mock Interviews/Personal Business Card21st Century Workforce Effects of Globalization History of Child Labor - Workplace Rules for MinorsTeen Labor LawsHUMAN RELATIONSLearning Styles - Multiple IntelligencesSurviving High School Stereotypes/Peer Pressure; DiversityLeadership/teamwork/collaborative problem solving Stress Management/Anger Management (Discovery Education)MEDIA LITERACY Library/Media Center Resources Research Skills - Website EvaluationComputer Ethics: Copyright/Fair Use-Plagiarism-Paraphrasing-Netiquette-Intellectual Property Research Project Oral Presentation (PowerPoint)DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONSShared drive/File Organization--file storage devicesIntroduction to MS Office; Network safetyKeyboarding Assessment/Review (keyboarding program available)

Freshman Health/Fitness - full yearFamily Health half yearBasketball Sports Conditioning full year or half yearSpeed Strength Training (SST) for Men or Women full year

SST is a full year class recommended for students planning to participate in fall, winter, or spring sports. Family Health must be taken for half year during high school.

AFJROTC Health/Journey Into Aviation History full year.50 Health credit & .50 Occupational credit15Health/Fitness

Freshman Electives16 There are many elective choices for Freshmen at PHS! Please check the online Student Course Guide at www.prairiehighschool.org Counseling Center link, to read about your choices. Also, choose alternatives!! Select six (6) just in case your first choice doesnt fit in your schedule. CASEE includes a year long elective.

Quick Review!How many elective alternates should you choose?

A. 4B. 5C. 6D. 317Organizations & Clubs18ASB Officers/LeadershipAmerican Sign LanguageAuto Club (VICA)ChessCSU- Christian Students UnitedDECA Student business organizationDramaEquestrianFamily Careers & Community Leaders AssociationFashion ClubFFA- Agricultural leadershipGSA- Gay/Straight AllianceGo GreenHSCC Health Sciences & Careers Club

Organizations & Clubs, contd.19Japanese Pop CultureJournalismKey Club Service, character , leadershipKitty Hawk/JROTCKnowledge BowlLegacyMath ClubMetals/Drafting (VICA)National Honor SocietyPhoto ClubRachels ChallengeRugby ClubScience Olympiad Skate/Long BoardSki & SnowboardingSpeech & DebateUltimate FrisbeeYearbook

SPORTS20Baseball BasketballBowlingCheerCross CountryDanceFootballGolfSoccerSoftballSwimmingTennisTrack & FieldVolleyballWrestling

Completed sports packets must be turned into ASB office prior to start date of the sport. All student athletes must purchase an ASB card ($35) and pay the participation fee ($85). Fees are subject to change in August 2015.

SPORTS, contd. - GPA requirement for all athletes is 1.7 or higher with no failing grades. - Grades from 8th grade count!

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LINKConnecting 9th Grade Students to Prairie High School All 9th grade students attend the day before school starts

Trained 11th & 12th grade mentors assigned to groups of 9th grade students

Provides group activities and fun! 22

Attend Prairie High SchoolOpen House!!23April 14, 2015 Tuesday

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Prairie High SchoolLearn more about PHS classes, clubs, organizations, sports, and activities available for 2015/2016!

Campus tours provided by AFJROTC cadets!