2. Culminating Project  It is a high school graduation requirement  At each grade level students will be required to complete certain tasks  The final task consists of an exit interview senior year  The goal is to help students understand the connection between school and the real world  For more information visit the: Culminating Project Page

3. Certificate of Academic Achievement  It is earned by meeting standard on the Washington State Assessment Tests.  English Language Arts: ○ 10 th grade ELA (based on common core) or 11 th grade ELA (smarter balanced)  Math: ○ EOC in Algebra 1 or Geometry  Science: ○ EOC in Biology or Comprehensive NGSS Test More Information on State Testing

4. My top 3 Current Career Interests  Get students thinking about their future  Take a career inventory questionnaire (this will also be apart of your culminating project) Career Inventory Website-Bridges Site ID= 1235411 Password= bulldogs

5. Special Courses/Programs of Interest  International Baccalaureate (IB)  WaNic- Career & Technical Classes  Running Start (community college classes)  Online Classes  College in the High School

6. International Baccalaureate (IB) Junior/Senior year  Is a rigorous, internationally recognized course of study for academically talented and highly motivated students  3 paths for IB courses: Take the class only: Juniors and seniors sign up for courses they are interested in Certificates: Take the course and register for the IB exam that may earn you possible college credit Full Diploma: includes 6 exams, theory of knowledge course, extended essay and CAS activities  Meet with IB coordinator sophomore year. Click for more IB info

7. WaNIC (Junior/Senior Year)  Washington Network for Innovative Careers  It provides hands on Career and Technical Programs that prepare students for post high school jobs.  Districts work together in allowing students from various districts to take courses that are offered in the area of their interest.  For example: If you are interested in a cosmetology career then you can take courses at another school off campus.  More information please visit : WaNIC WebsiteWaNIC Website

8. Running Start  Students can earn both college credit and high school credit at the same time.  Have to be junior status  Will need to work with your high school counselor Skyline Counseling Website- Academic Options

9. Online Classes  Only 4 credits (2 a year max) can count towards graduation  Needs to be approved by the counselor prior to taking the course More Information for Online Courses

10. College in the High School  Students that take College in the High School courses may receive college and high school credits simultaneously  Credits are earned through either Bellevue College Bellevue College or University of WashingtonUniversity of Washington  If you take one of these courses the teacher will explain the criteria needed to earn both HS and College credit

11. 5 th year plan (after high school)  Technical or Community College  4-year College or University  Full-Time employment  Military  Apprenticeship Program  Other

12. Activities I participated in during my 8 th grade year  Examples: Sports After school clubs Musical Science Olympiad Math Olympiad NJHS Solo ensemble

13. Extracurricular activities I am interested in for my 9 th grade  Examples: Sports After school clubs Key club Math Club Ping Pong Novel Society Natural Helpers More Information on High School Extracurricular Activities

14. My community service plans for 9 th grade year include  Examples: Hospitals Humane Society Sammamish Youth Board City of Issaquah Boys and Girls Clubs

15. My summer enrichment plans include  Examples: Summer Camps College courses Sports Employment Travel

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