GKHS Course Selection Information 2017-2018 Class of 2019

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 and Science Tests Will be placed in World Language if not yet taken and PPR form not submitted. *PPR = Personalized Pathway Requirement

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

See your counselor for enrollment information/paperwork. Credit Retrieval GK Online Credit Retrieval (FuelEd) $50 per 0.5 credit ($25 reduced 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.

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) Students must earn a minimum of three credits from the courses listed above, each year (9th through 12th). 2-year and 4-year colleges want students to take math all four years of high school. We encourage college bound students to take more than two years of science, especially if they are looking at science based careers. 5

Advanced Placement AP students will take an AP test in May – approximately $95 AP test fee (First AP 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/or challenging classes!

Language/Composition US History Chemistry Studio Art Music Theory AP Statistics Physics 1 Physics 2 Microeconomics Physics C Calculus AB Psychology Computer Science A Biology Calculus BC

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

Pierce County Skills Center Technical programs to earn college and high school credit. Attend GK 3 class periods and attend PCSC 3 class periods. CC Course Planner – Select PCSC and choose GK courses for next year. PCSC applications are online. Will be accepted beginning March 1. PCSC Open House – February 9, 5:00–6:30 pm

PCSC Programs 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

Running Start ACCUPLACER– $15 at Pierce College; must score into college level reading & writing CC Course Planner– Select Running Start and choose GK courses for next year. Student Running Start Meeting – March 6, during study support in the auditorium Parent Running Start Meeting – March 7, 6:30 PM at SLHS.

11th Grade Courses English Language Arts 11 OR AP Language & Composition US Studies OR AP US History Math Science Electives/courses needed for graduation/college entrance

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.

Course Planner

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.

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

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