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

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

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

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

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.

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

Post High School Options

Wages Based on Education

Credit Requirements for WHS & College

Subjects WHS Graduation RequirementsFour Year College AdmissionSelective College Admission English4.0 Math 3.0 Through Integrated Alg. 2A/2B or Fin. Fit/App. Math 3.0 Math or math based science in the senior year 4.0 Science Life & 1.0 Physical Science 3.0 These must be lab based and one of the two must be algebra based 4.0 Social Studies U.S, 1.0 CWP,.5 Elective 3.0 WA State History.5 Often taken during M.S. Fine/Visual/ Performing Arts 1.0 Foreign Language PE1.5 Health.5 CTE2.0 Electives6.5 Total HSPE, High School & Beyond Culminating Project SAT/ACT, Volunteer Experience, Extra- curricular High GPA, High SAT/ACT, Volunteer Experience, Extra-curricular

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

ACT/SAT Difference ACT  American College Test  $50.50 Subject based 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 scoring range Writing required Penalty for guesses Content areas:  Critical Reading-33%  Mathematics-33%  Writing-33%

Student Actions Junior meeting Brainstorm for SR project Get involved

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

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

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. ick 3-6 colleges at least 1 dream, 1 realistic and 1 plan B school). Visit colleges (pick 3-6 colleges at least 1 dream, 1 realistic and 1 plan B school). Research…...research…….research!

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!

Any questions?

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