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Essential Guide for Parents of the Class of 2017: Counseling and Graduation Requirements

Welcome to the Class of 2017! Our dedicated counselors, Barbara Kelley, Alicea Rieger, Rob Rutherford, Jeff Vanderport, and Amy Wiskerchen, are here to assist you with personal concerns, high school planning, and post-graduation resources. This guide outlines critical graduation requirements, including credit prerequisites and the completion of the Certificate of Academic Achievement. Learn about community resources, scholarships, and planning for two-year and four-year colleges or vocational schools. We are here to provide the support you need to navigate your student's high school experience successfully.

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Essential Guide for Parents of the Class of 2017: Counseling and Graduation Requirements

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  1. Welcome Parents of CLASS of 2017!

  2. Counselors • Barbara Kelley (A-De) • Alicea Rieger (Dh-H) • Rob Rutherford (I-Me) • Jeff Vanderport (Mi-Se) • Amy Wiskerchen (Sh-Z)

  3. What We Can Do For You • Personal Concerns – confidential matters • Community Resources • High School Planning • Graduation requirements • Schedule conflicts • Post high School Planning • 2 – year schools, 4 – year schools, Tech/Voc schools • Scholarships, financial Aid • Recommendations

  4. Graduation Requirements • Earn 23 Credits • Successful completion of the Certificate of Academic Achievement • Successful completion of the Culminating Project

  5. Certificate of Academic Achievement Students must meet HSPE standards in (class of 2015 and beyond): • Reading • Writing • Math (EOC’s - pass Algebra and Geometry) • Science (Biology EOC)

  6. Successful Completion of the Culminating Project • The Culminating Project will include the following components: • Portfolio • Presentation • Research Paper • Community Service • Job Shadow • 13th year Plan – Action steps for the 1st year after high school graduation

  7. Requirements H.S. Grad. Requirements CADR’s 4 credits of English 3 credits of Social Studies 2 credits* of Lab Sciences 3 credits* of Math (1-Math credit: Senior Year) 1 credit of Art 2 credits of World Language 15 Total Credits College Academic Distribution Requirements • 4 credits of English • 3 credits of Social Studies • 3 credits of Science • 3 credits of Math • 1.5 credits of PE • .5 credit of Health • 1 credit of Occ. Ed. • 1 credit of Fine, Visual, Performing Art • 6 credits of Electives • 23 Total Credits Needed

  8. PODS • Consist of 3 courses • English • Social Studies • Science

  9. 2Different POD Options #1 Core English 9, Core Social Studies, Integrated Science 1-2 (Earth Science) #2HonorsEnglish 9, Honors Social Studies Integrated Science 3-4 (Biology)

  10. 10th grade POD Option #1 IF in 9th Grade: Core English 9, Core Social Studies, Integrated Science 1-2 (Earth Science) THEN: Core English 10, Core Social Studies& Health, Integrated Science 3-4 (Biology)

  11. 10th grade POD Option #2 IF in 9th Grade: Honors English 9, Honors Social Studies, Integrated Science 3-4 (Biology) THEN: Honors English 10, AP Human Geography, CHEMISTY 1-2

  12. Typical 9th Grade Schedule • 1st Semester • Freshman English -1 • Cont. World History -1 • Integrated Science -1 • Algebra - 1 • Occupational Education (Computer Essentials or Computer Apps highly recommended) or Elective • PE or Elective • 2nd Semester • Freshman English -2 • Cont. World History -2 • Integrated Science -2 • Algebra - 2 • Occupational Education or Elective • PE or Art POD POD

  13. STUDYING at KR: • GENERAL EDUCATION – Core or regular classes? 2 HOURS EVERY S, M, T, W, TH • HONORS CLASSES - Add an extra 1 hour (2 hours plus 1 hour = 3 hours) • AP CLASSES (Advanced Placement) – Add an extra hour PER AP Class (These are College Level classes)

  14. NOPE! “No Mom – I don’t have any HOMEWORK tonight . . .

  15. SUNDAY – THURSDAY KR STUDENTS HAVE: HOMEWORK OR PROJECTS OR TEST PREP EVERY NIGHT WITHOUT FAIL !!!

  16. KR Home Page http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/ksd/KR/ • Access Course Catalog • Activities and Clubs • Counseling Page WA Student Achievement Council http://www.hecb.wa.gov/

  17. KR Interactive COURSE CATALOGUE COURSE CATALOGUE

  18. SELECT:

  19. SELECT KENTRIDGE

  20. SEARCH FOR COURSES:

  21. Thank You! Questions?

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