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Washougal High School Owen Sanford Class of 2014

Washougal High School Owen Sanford Class of 2014. Welcome!. Jostens Graduation Requirements Credits HSPE Culminating Project High School & Beyond Plan. Preparation for Senior Year and Beyond Academic and Career Counseling Student Actions Parent Support. David Schnieder.

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Washougal High School Owen Sanford Class of 2014

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  1. Washougal High School Owen Sanford Class of 2014

  2. Welcome! • Jostens • Graduation Requirements • Credits • HSPE • Culminating Project • High School & Beyond Plan • Preparation for Senior Year and Beyond • Academic and Career Counseling • Student Actions • Parent Support

  3. David Schnieder

  4. Graduate on time… • 14+ Credits as of today • HSPE/EOC (Math, Reading & Writing) • Math • US History • Junior English • Skyward • Need more credits? • Summer school • Bridges/Skill Center • BYU Online

  5. HSPE- Reading, Writing, Math, & Science • Must pass Reading & Writing HSPE • Collection of Evidence (COE) this spring/fall • Take the SAT/ACT and meet score • Math-students who don’t pass a math EOC must complete a COE their senior year • HSPE begins in March • Retakes in August

  6. Culminating Project &High School and Beyond Plan Senior year students will complete: Pre-approval process Senior meeting Research paper Senior project (21 hours minimum) Presentations in May High School and Beyond Plan

  7. Academic and Career Counseling • Junior Year • Graduation Requirements presentation in fall & spring • Career Cruising • Meeting with ALL Juniors • Senior Year • Graduation Requirements presentation in fall • Meetings with ALL Seniors in October • Workshops on college applications, financial aid and essay writing.

  8. Counseling Center Support • WHS Academic Support Guide • Offers email links, websites, blogs, and helpful sites by subject • Facebook page • College visits, scholarship info, class meetings/assemblies, and financial aid

  9. Post High School Options

  10. Wages Based on Education

  11. Credit Requirements for WHS & College

  12. Comprehensive Review • Be the best, well-rounded student you can • Academics • course rigor (Honors, AP classes & academic electives) • meeting college admissions requirements • GPA (3.0 or higher) • Test scores • ACT/SAT • Personal Statement • opportunity to express yourself • letters of recommendation • Activities • Volunteer service, leadership, athletics, clubs, work

  13. ACT/SAT Difference • ACT • American College Test • $50.50 • Subject based • 11-36 scoring range • Writing recommended • No penalty for guesses • Content areas: • Reading-25% • English-25% • Science-25% • Math-25% • SAT • Scholastic Aptitude Test • $50 • Critical Reasoning • 800-2400 scoring range • Writing required • Penalty for guesses • Content areas: • Critical Reading-33% • Mathematics-33% • Writing-33%

  14. Student Actions Junior meeting Brainstorm for SR project Get involved

  15. Student Actions • Use resources • My College QuickStart • Career Cruising to research • plan and prepare. • Forecast for rigorous classes in your Senior year. • Math • Science • Social Studies-3 credits • Visit career center @ WHS • Take the SAT/ACT this spring • Plan a college visit—Junior year is the best time to visit campuses.

  16. Student Actions (continued) Attend College Fairs Complete college applications this fall Attend FAFSA workshop in December Complete FAFSA in January Ask for letters of recommendations early

  17. Summer Time At a Glance • Take a summer class • WSD • Clark College • Skills Center. • Do community service, internship, apprenticeship, look for a leadership position • Get a paid job. • Visit colleges (pick 3-6 colleges at least 1 dream, 1 realistic and 1 plan B school). • Research…...research…….research!

  18. What Can Parents Do? Talk to your student about future plans Support and encouragement Educate yourself Work together with student Important dates and deadlines Attend informational meetings Monitor your child’s (& your own) stress level Ask questions!

  19. Any questions?

  20. Thank you for coming tonight!

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