2.  Review of 10 th grade requirements  Discuss 5 post-HS options  Look over YOUR transcripts  GPA Game

3.  Language Arts (4.0)  Social Studies (3.0) › World History, US History, Govt/CWI  Math (3.0) › Algebra 1-2, Geometry, another Algebra-based course  Science (2.0) › Physical/Earth Science, Biology  PE (1.5); Health (.5)  Occupational (1.0)  Fine Arts (1.0)  6.0 Electives **Electives may be Algebra Support, world language, etc.**

4.  Graduation Reminders: › Pass Reading, Writing, Biology and Math State Tests › Culminating Portfolio and Presentation › 22 total credits for RHS Diploma

5.  Requirements above RHS Diploma: › 2 years of World Language › Through Algebra 3-4 for Math › Meet the CADR’s › SAT/ACT

6. Focuses on College

7.  Community College  4-year university  Tech/Trade School  Military  Employment

8.  2+ years  Diploma required  Undocumented students – Ok, but currently no state or federal financial aid available. Some scholarships may be available.  Placement Tests for Reading, Writing, Math › Remedial Courses; World Language  Sports are available at most schools  Clubs/Recreational Activities available

9.  No out-of-state tuition  Transfer degree vs. Associates Degree  Common Programs: › Nursing, Culinary, Business/Accounting, Interior Design  Schools: Green River, Seattle Central, South Seattle, Highline, Bellevue, RTC, etc.

10.  Options › Bachelor of Science or Art (4 years +) › Can transfer from Community College › WA Schools:  UW (3 campuses), WWU, CWU, EWU, WSU, Evergreen State › Public Vs. Private:  Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, Whitman College, University of Puget Sound, Whitworth University, Cornish College of the Arts, and more › College Visits and Visitations

11.  Admissions › ACT/SAT: most schools accept either › GPA: most schools expect 3.0 or above › Essay/Personal Statement (not at WSU) › Transcript  Courses of Rigor  CADRs  World Languages  GPA

12.  WA Four-Year GPA Averages: › Central WA: 2.8-3.5 (holistic review) › Eastern WA: 3.27 (holistic review) › Evergreen State: 3.02 (holistic review) › Washington State Univ: 3.4 (holistic review) › UW-Seattle: 3.67-3.94 (holistic review) › UW-Bothell: 3.30 (holistic review) › UW-Tacoma: 3.0-3.54 (holistic review) › Western WA Univ: 3.29-3.8 (holistic review)  Private colleges: you should be aiming for a 3.4 or above  CADRs: College Academic Distribution Requirements – 15 credits of required academic classes

13.  Shorter Programs  Specific job training and career skills › Apprenticeship  Common Programs: › Massage, Cosmetology › Bricklaying, Auto Tech, Carpentry, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker, Airplane Repair › Electrician, Heavy Equipment Operator  Some 3 or 6-month programs offered: › Examples: HVAC Program, 911 Dispatcher, Bookkeeper, Pharmacy Technician, Food Service

14.  5 Branches: › Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy  Must have Diploma › GED is not accepted  ASVAB test › This year offered at RHS December 9 (listen for the announcements) › Sign up in counseling center (free!) › May take more than once

15.  Work Skills needed: › Timeliness, regular attendance › Able to learn new tasks and perform well › Work well with other people and bosses › Be eager to learn › Willing to accept responsibility  Use of your transcript and/or references

16.  Average Weekly Pay › Some high school, no diploma  $471 › High school diploma  $652 › Associate degree  $785 › Bachelor’s degree  $1066 › Master’s, Professional, Doctoral  $1300-$1735 People with a Bachelor’s Degree will earn $22,000 more in each year than those without!

17.  Understanding your Transcript  Creating Goals

18.  Make an appointment with your counselor, Ms. Kearns, in the Counseling Center