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GKHS Course Selection Information 2017-2018 Class of 2020

GKHS Course Selection Information 2017-2018 Class of 2020. Graduation Requirements. Eng Lang Arts– 4 credits Social Studies – 3 credits Science – 3 credits Math – 3 credits Algebra 1 Geometry Advanced Algebra Health/PE 2 Credits Health 0.5 PE 1.5

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GKHS Course Selection Information 2017-2018 Class of 2020

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  1. GKHS Course SelectionInformation 2017-2018Class of 2020

  2. Graduation Requirements • Eng Lang Arts– 4 credits • Social Studies – 3 credits • Science – 3 credits • Math – 3 credits • Algebra 1 • Geometry • Advanced Algebra • Health/PE 2 Credits • Health 0.5 • PE 1.5 • Arts – 2 credits (or 1 credit Art + 1 credit *PPR) • World Language – 2 credits (or 2 credits *PPR) • Career & Technical Education (CTE) – 1 credit • Electives – 4 credits • Careers (High School & Beyond Plan) • Pass ELA, Math, & Science tests *PPR = Personalized Pathway Requirement

  3. Personalized Pathway Requirement (PPR) • PPR’s allow flexibility for students • PPR’s may be any course that aligns with the student’s career path • High School and Beyond Plan should reflect PPR’s • To use PPR option students will complete a PPR request form • PPR’s are best used during junior and senior year

  4. Credit Retrieval • GK Online Credit Retrieval (FuelEd) • $50 per 0.5 credit ($25reduced lunch, $10 free lunch) • ELA, Social Studies, Science, World Language, Health • GK ALEKS Math Credit Retrieval • $70 per class ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch) • Algebra 1 through Pre-Calculus • Careers Credit Retrieval • $30 • BYU Online • Approximately $150 per 0.5 credit • Core classes and elective classes • 7th Period Class Next Year • Summer School • information available in April See your counselor for enrollment information/paperwork.

  5. 4-Year College Entrance Requirements • English – 4 credits • Math – 3 credits (minimum of Algebra 1, Geometry, AND Adv Algebra) • Senior Year Quantitative Course – 1 credit • Social Studies – 3 credits • Science – 2 credits lab science, one credit of Algebra based science (Chemistry or Physics) • Fine Arts – 1 credit • World Languages – 2 credits of the same language • ACT/SAT score (take spring of 11th grade)

  6. Advanced Placement • AP students will take an AP test in May – approximately $95 AP test fee (First test is free!) • Interested students must read and sign the AP contract • Scores of 3, 4, or 5 may earn college credit or waivers at college level • AP is a predictor of completion of a 4-year college degree • Don’t take too many AP and Honors classes!

  7. AP World History Studio Art • Music Theory Statistics Physics 1 Microeconomics Physics 2 Computer Science A Psychology

  8. College in the High School • Earn college credit from the University of Washington. • Cost: approximately $370 • GKHS Courses: • The Biology of Addiction and the Brain • Computer Science

  9. Option for the Near Future:Running Start • Eligible 11th/12th grade students enroll in college classes to earn college AND high school credit • To be eligible, students must pass the Accuplacertest in spring of the 10th or 11th grade year. • Tip: Earn PE credits before junior year

  10. Option for the Near Future:Pierce County Skills CenterJunior and/or Senior Year • Aerospace Composites • Aerospace Machining/Fabrication • Automotive Technology • Construction Trades • Cosmetology • Criminal Justice • Culinary Arts • DigiPen Video Game Development • Fire Science & Emergency Services • Medical Careers • PC Networking & Hardware Repair • Pre-Pharmacy Technology • Pre-Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine • Pre-Veterinary Technology

  11. 10th Grade Courses • English Language Arts 10 OR Honors English Language Arts 10 • World Studies OR AP World History • Biology (or other science if already passed Biology) • Math • Electives/courses needed for graduation/college entrance

  12. Career Cruising • Select your courses in the Course Planner section of Career Cruising. • Make sure to choose alternate courses. • Have your parents and teachers help you choose your courses. • Courses must be submitted by February 22.

  13. Course Planner

  14. Course Planner Signature Form • Upload Course Planner Signature Form and complete CC Course Planner by February 22. • Sign the AP Contract if signing up for an AP class. • YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT SIGNATURE ON YOUR FORM PRIOR TO UPLOADING TO CAREER CRUISING!!!!! • Counselors will choose courses for students who have not completed CC Course Planner and uploaded a Course Planner Signature form by February 22.

  15. Counselors • A – COL: Ms. Melvin, dmelvin@bethelsd.org • COM – G: Mr. Hostak, bhostak@bethelsd.org • H – LA: Mrs. Wardle, mwardle@bethelsd.org • LE – O: Mrs. Colgan, jcolgan@bethelsd.org • P – SL: Mrs. GreyEyes, jgreyeyes@bethelsd.org • SM – Z: Mr. Stallman, mstallman@bethelsd.org

  16. Questions? • Email your counselor. • See your counselor in the Career Center during lunches February 15, 16, & 22, or stop by the Counseling Center after school • Parent Information Night – February 15, 6:30 pm

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