1. WELCOME! Gig Harbor High School
Incoming Tides
Class of 2017
April 2, 2013

2. Counseling Team Kim Lubin A – Bar Lillian Amrine Bas – F
Jen Clarke G– Lau
Todd Dempewolf Law – Rof
Todd Davis Rog – Z
Dave Burmark Career Counselor
Lorraine McCormick Career Center Specialist
Kim Lubin Social Worker
Julie Barnett Psychologist
Karen Lindberg Secretary
Marilyn McBride Registrar

3. High School Graduation Requirements
22 credits, 17 of which target specific courses
Meet Standard on High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) in Reading and Writing & End of Course Assessment in Algebra, Geometry and Biology
Senior Culminating Project/Presentation
High School & Beyond Plan

4. Freshman Course Selections
Pre AP English 9
Lab Science 9
Math
PE 9
Student’s will choose 2-4 elective classes

5. Freshman Course Selections (cont.)
Parent Participation—signature
Check Prerequisites
Teacher Permission: Required for designated classes only
Alternates: Needed for elective classes
Course Catalog on GHHS website

6. SOCIAL STUDIES???
Social Studies is not required for freshmen BUT we highly recommend that they take a World Cultures class to help fulfill the .5 Social Studies Elective credit.
The alternate will be the Contemporary World Problems course in grade 11 or 12

7. Math Placement Criteria:
Current class and level of performance
Middle School Teacher recommendation
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra 2
MSP and other standardized test scores
Explore Math assessment

8. Science course selection
Lab Science 9
Biology: Placement based upon student/guardian understanding of science graduation requirement (EOC exam), Geometry or higher math and expected 4 year science plan.

9. Honors Options World Cultures Honors
B or better in middle school Social Studies
Teacher signature required

10. Beyond High School
Entry requirements for further education vary--refer to “ABC Plan” handout
High School & Beyond Plan reviewed annually with students during guidance units

11. HOW DOES MY STUDENT REGISTER FOR CLASSES?
READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS on the handout given to your student
Log on to your Parent Portal from the PSD website
Any questions? Ask the current MS counselor

12. When will schedules be available?
Check Parent Portal in Mid-August
We will send out more information later

13. Fall Sports Participation
Football (August 21) Girl’s Soccer, Volleyball, Girl’s Swimming, Cross Country, Cheer, Boy’s Tennis, Dance (August 26)
Eligibility Requirements
2.0 GPA
Passing 5 of 6 courses
High school physical required

14. Important Dates Registration: Pick Up Goodman : April 1 April 4
Kopachuck : April 2 April 5 Lighthouse: March 27 April 3
Spring Visit: Monday, June 10
Schedules Available Online: Mid August
Ninth Grade Parent Orientation:
Thursday, TBD

15. Class of 2017
We look forward to having you and your student as part of our Tides Family!!