1. SHORECREST REGISTRATION Class of 2020

2. Shorecrest High School Mission Statement At Shorecrest, we push ourselves to grow as unique learners; we are involved in our school, we excel in our classes, and we are committed to our community.

3. 9 th Grade Life... The new frontier – managing an iPad Using a planner; managing time Data Dashboard - is this where I find my homework? Teacher websites – Google docs, turnitin.com, remind Navigating social groups and social media Participating in clubs, sports, dances, events

4. Athletics Fall Sports: boys’ tennis, football, girls’ volleyball, soccer, swimming and cross-country (co-ed) Winter Sports: boys’ basketball, swimming, girls’ basketball, gymnastics, and wrestling (co-ed) Spring Sports: boys’ baseball, golf, soccer, girls’ golf, fast pitch, tennis and track (co-ed)

5. Activities/Clubs Ambassadors Art Club Black Student Union Environmental Club Key Club Drama Program GSA Hip Hop Dance Team Latino Club Tattoo (Literary Magazine) Ultimate Frisbee Feminism Club Highland Dancers

6. Explore Interests and Career Opportunities Shoreline College and Career Readiness Framework (CCRF) Grade-level experiences built into students’ program to learn about themselves and career/post-high school education options Naviance – online tool where students explore growing career fields and maintain a profile of interests and potential schools/programs Senior Culminating Project - post-high school planning and action focus

7. Plan Carefully To meet all graduation requirements and personal goals, each student must look at his/her program from freshman year on, selecting classes carefully.

8. Earning High School Credit One school year is divided into 2 semesters Student takes 6 classes per semester.5 credit is earned per class, per semester 3 credits possible per semester 6 credits per year 22. 5 credits to graduate

9. Credit Requirements 2020 English 4.0 Social Studies 3.0 Mathematics 3.0 Science 3.0 Fine Arts 1.0 PE 1.5 Health.5 Occupational 1.0 World Language 1.0 Electives 4.5 TOTAL CREDITS: 22.5

10. Math Requirements Three years high school math credit Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Smarter Balance Exam in Math Special circumstances handled with IEP managers and counselors

11. Additional Requirements/Testing 40 Hours Community Service End of Course Exam - Biology Smarter Balanced Assessment: ELA/Math High School and Beyond Plan Senior Culminating Project Washington State History ( usually satisfied in grade 7 or 8)

12. Four-Year College Entrance Minimum Requirements 4 years English 3 years Social Studies 3 years Math (through Algebra 2) Senior Year Math/Quantitative course 2 years Lab Science (1 yr Algebra-based) 2 years World Language 1 year Fine/Performing Arts Must pass three year-long college prep courses each year of high school

13. Considering Honors? Talk with your current core teachers Balance of academics and other activities Science and English available in 9th Summer homework required Year-long commitment No requirement for honors in grade 9 to register in grade 10 Science Handout – new process

14. Ninth Grade Program English 9 full year 1.0 Mathematics full year 1.0 Int. Phys. Sci. full year 1.0 World History 1 one semester.5 Health one semester.5 Electives four semesters 2.0 (Start/continue World Language, music, other electives) TOTAL 6.0

15. Support Classes Schedules may change based on individual academic needs. Elective choices will be replaced by your counselor. Examples of these courses include: READ 180, Algebra I Support, and Study Skills

16. Highlander Home and more... 35 minutes of support, 4 days per week Targeted Interventions for academic remediation Flexibility two times per week to see teachers Homework Help – Two days after school with supervision and transportation Math Night - weekly session, Wed 3:30-5:00

17. Important Reminders Students are “reserving” spaces in classes and are making a commitment to take those classes. Minimal class changes will be made prior to the start of school to facilitate proper level placement or scheduling errors. Students requesting honors classes are making a full year-long commitment to honors level work. If a requested class does not fit in a student’s schedule, an alternate will be scheduled. Please choose alternate classes carefully.

18. Each student will receive: A SC registration form, pre-printed with courses and directions for entering courses. Hard copy of Registration Guide District Residency Form

21. Completed online registration and all forms are due: March 14 th

22. Who, What, Where... ? iPad concerns – Tech Lab off the Library Attendance – Mr. Cho Class and ASB fees – Ms. Denney Club and activity info – Ms. Phillips Athletics – Mr. Loland Class of 2020 Administrator – Mr. Loland

23. Questions? SC Registration linked to SC main page Shorecrest Counseling Staff: Jill Brown – A – Fin Stacey Zachau – Fis - Man Jenny Breed – Mar - Roo, AVID 2018, 2019 Wendy Friedman – Ros - Z, AVID 2017 Jocelyn Hudson, Counseling Secretary Emily Cedergreen, Registrar Becky Worrell, Assistant Principal

24. See you in the fall!