Senior Registration CLASS OF 2017

Plans for the Day… Discuss remainder of Junior Year Develop beyond-high school plan Review credit status Plan Senior Year classes

Junior Year Grades, Grades, Grades Stay Involved Listen to the Bulletin Schedule College/Program Visits Schedule testing for your post-high school plans Letters of recommendation Continue updating your resume

Where will you continue your education? University Technical School or Community College Military Apprenticeship Programs Workforce

University What colleges are looking for: Rigorous courses GPA Test scores (SAT/ACT) School Activities – Athletics, Clubs, Leadership Outside Involvement – Volunteering, activities Keep your resume updated with these activities.

University Testing Requirements SAT and/or ACT SAT Subject Tests (depending on college/major) SAT Test Dates May 7 (deadline to register – April 8) June 4 (deadline to register – May 5) ACT Test Dates April 9 (deadline to register – March 4) June 11 (deadline to register – May 6) Some scholarships require you to take one of these tests before the end of your junior year.

Community Colleges & Technical Schools Take courses that give you a solid foundation Many programs are competitive – apply early Take the placement test Accuplacer or Compass Contact Admission Office for details Portfolio, Interview, etc…

Military Meet with recruiters (third Wednesday of every month) Consider taking ROTC Schedule ASVAB testing – available twice a year on campus March 24 – sign up in Career Center Continue taking rigorous classes – Math & Science

Apprenticeship On the job training Continue taking courses to prepare you for field of interest Placement Testing Visit website to research available programs ( page 12 - On Track )

Workforce Take courses that will give you skills you will need Read through all of the programs and elective offerings to find courses that will prepare you Practice punctuality Build your resume Collect letters of recommendation that identify your strength as a worker

Graduation Status Review your Credit Check Remember to account for current classes still in progress Look for empty boxes on your credit check – all must be filled in before you can graduate

Graduation Status Review “Other Grad Requirements” box – these must all be met to graduate: Testing Washington State History Career Credits High School & Beyond Plan If you are behind in credits, please see your counselor!!!

Senior Registration Your completed registration form will need to be turned in for a grade during PACK You must have at least 5 classes each semester to be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony Senior Requirements: Literature If you have not met standard on the ELA exam, you will be placed in a course to help you meet this requirement

Senior Registration Senior Social Studies Comparative Government + CWP or Social Studies Elective AP Government Comparative Government + AP Macro Economics AP European History + Comparative Government

Senior Registration Math The Class of 2017 must complete through Advanced Algebra If you are planning to attend a 4-year university, you must take math or a math-based lab science during your senior year If you have not met standard on the Math EOC exam, you will be placed in a course to help you meet this requirement

Senior Registration Science Algebra-based sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy If you have not met standard on the Biology EOC exam, you will be placed in a course to help you meet this requirement Check to see you have other requirements completed. Check College Entrance Requirements – page 12 & college websites

Other Options Advanced Placement Courses College in the High School Courses Running Start Program Tech Prep Courses West Sound Technical Skills Center

Registering for Courses You can begin entering your selections online We will return next Monday (B-day) & Tuesday (A-day) to take you to the computer lab during US History classes Make sure you sign up for alternates Return your form to your Pack Advisor – this is a Pack requirement!

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