Wasilla High School Class of 2021 Scheduling for Sophomore Year & Looking to the Future

For more information see… Additional Support Ms. Overfelt A-D Mrs. Troisi E-K (some L) Ms. Abell, Counseling Secretary Mrs. Smart (some L) M-R WHS Counselors Mrs. Hinton, Registrar Mr. Paramo S-Z

Post High School Planning What will I do? College Degree: *Associates *Bachelor *Master *Doctorate Vocational Training: *Certificate *Apprenticeship *On the job training Military: *Air Force *Army/Marine *Coast Guard *Navy

PEAKS and PSAT All Freshmen will take the PEAKS on April 3rd. PEAKS test results will be used in addition to MAP scores for course placement. Take PSAT in October Sophomore & Junior year. Junior PSAT can qualify students for the NMSQT.

Alaska Performance Scholarship Three levels of scholarship, based on GPA & ACT/SAT scores Up to $4,755 a year to schools in Alaska You must fill out the FAFSA for all scholarships 2 ways to qualify: 4 math, 4 science, 4 lang. arts, 4 social studies 3 math, 3 science, 4 lang. arts, 4 social studies, 2 foreign lang. *IMPORTANT: - Inform your counselor that you want to qualify for APS so we can help you. - Not all core courses count for APS! Verify the classes you select will count if you are planning to qualify for the APS.

For College Bound Athletes: NCAA/NAIA For NCAA Approved High School courses go to https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction Type in 020155 for the ACT Code and select Search.  Select Show All Approved Courses, or Show All Denied Courses and compare to your completed and current courses. Register online for NCAA at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net Register online for NAIA at www.playnaia.org **Notice**  It is your responsibility as a student and an athlete to make sure that the CORE classes you are taking to meet NCAA and NAIA requirements are accepted.

AK Career Information System Go to http://acpe.Alaska.gov Click on AKCIS WHS Login Info: Username: wasillahs Password: 4Student 2. Do an occupation sort 3. Do a school sort Information on careers, colleges, and scholarships. Specific to Alaska as well as other states. Lots of information!

Graduation Requirements Health 0.5 credit Language Arts 4.0 credits English 1, English 2, English Electives Mathematics 3.0 credits Algebra, Geometry, Math Elective  Physical Education 1.0 credit Science 3.0 credits Physical Science, Life Science, Science Elective Social Studies 3.5 credits Civics, World History, United States History, Alaska History, U.S. Government Electives 9.5 credits  Total Credits 24.5 credits

Understanding Your Transcript Courses and Grades Earned By Semester Work in Progress (current courses) GPA Summary and class rank – weighted & non-weighted Credit Summary: Credits required Credits completed Credits Deficient (still needed)

Course Progression… Remember to Add Classes you need to repeat. Requirements from previous years you still need. Classes you may need for: College or Technical School admittance APS and other Scholarships Want to Know More about a WHS Class? Visit: the WHS home page Select: About US Select: Courses Offered Read 180 > English 1 English 2 > English 3/*AP Lit Intro to Algebra > Algebra 1 Algebra 1 > Algebra 1 Geometry > Algebra 2 Algebra 2 > Pre-Calculus Civics> World History World History > US History Earth Science> Biology Biology > Physical Science/Chemistry * PREREQUISITE REQUIRED

Submitting Course Requests Please print neatly – Don’t forget your name: Review graduation requirements and transcript to determine needed classes. Review the attached course offerings form and Circle the classes you are interested in. Fill out the bottom portion of this form. Enter classes into computer. https://icue.matsuk12.us/toas/sr_tsis_login.asp Turn in COMPLETED page to your counselor. See the example. For course information, refer to the WHS Scheduling Guide PowerPoint and MSBSD Program of Studies on the WHS website: www.matsuk12.us/WHS under the Guidance Tab – 2017-2018 Scheduling. http://www.matsuk12.us/cms/lib/AK01000953/Centricity/shared/msbsd _forms/education%20and%20instruction/HS%20Program%20of%20S tudies.pdf