1. GKHS Course Selection Information 2017-2018 Class of 2019

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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!

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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.

14. Course Planner

15. 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.

16. Counselors A – COL: Ms. Melvin, dmelvin@bethelsd.org
COM – G: Mr. Hostak,
H – LA: Mrs. Wardle,
LE – O: Mrs. Colgan,
P – SL: Mrs. GreyEyes,
SM – Z: Mr. Stallman,

17. 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