1. GKHS Course Selection Information 2015-2016 Class of 2016

2. Graduation Requirements Eng Lang Arts– 4 credits Social Studies – 3 credits Science – 2 credits Math – 3 credits –Algebra 1 –Geometry –Advanced Algebra Health/PE 2.5 Credits –Health 0.5 –PE 1.5 –Health/PE 0.5 Fine Arts – 1 credit Occupational/Vocational Education (CTE) – 1 credit Career Education & Culminating Project – 1 credit Electives – 5 credits Pass Reading and Writing state exams Pass Math and Science End of Course Assessments.

3. 4-Year College Entrance Requirements English – 4 credits Math – 3 credits (minimum of Algebra 1, Geometry, AND Adv Algebra), must take math based class senior year 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 this spring!)

4. Credit Retrieval GK Aventa Online Credit Retrieval –$70 per 0.5 credit ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch) –English Language Arts –Social Studies –Science GK ALEKS Math Credit Retrieval –$70 per 0.5 credit ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch) –Algebra 1 through Pre-Calculus BYU Online –$140 per 0.5 credit (Price may increase next school year.) –Core classes and elective classes. See your counselor for enrollment information/paperwork.

5. Running Start COMPASS – $15 at Pierce College; must score into college level reading & writing GK Course Selection Forms – check on Running Start line and choose GK courses for next year. Student Running Start Meeting – March 11, during study support in the auditorium Parent Running Start Meeting – March 24, 6:30 PM at Bethel High School.

6. Advanced Placement AP students will take an AP test in May – approximately $95 AP test fee 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!

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 –AP 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. GK Course Selection Forms – check on PCSC line and choose GK courses for next year. PCSC applications are online now. Will be accepted beginning March 2. PCSC Open House – February 19, 5:30–7:00 pm

10. PCSC Programs Aerospace Composites Aerospace Machining/Fabrication Automotive Technology Building Trades Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts DigiPen Video Game Development DigiPen Robotics/Mechatronics Environmental Explorations Fire Science & Emergency Services Hotel Management & Tourism Machining/Metal Fabrication Medical Careers PC Networking & Hardware Repair Pre-Pharmacy Technology Pre-Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Pre-Veterinary Technology Welding

11. New Courses Principles of the Biomedical Sciences –Credit: CTE, Science, Health, or Elective –No pre-requisites –Page 30 of Course Description Book Principles of Engineering/Robotics –Credit: CTE or Elective –Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intro to Engineering/Design is highly recommended. –Page 23 of Course Description Book Civil Engineering and Architecture –Credit: CTE or Elective –Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intro to Engineering/Design –Page 24 of Course Description Book

12. Course Description Book Check –Grade Level –Credit Area –Prerequisites Courses are for entire school district. Use your GKHS Course Offerings List (page 2 of course selection packet) for courses available to GKHS students.

13. 12 th Grade Courses English Language Arts 12 OR AP Literature & Composition Civics (one semester) OR AP US Government/Politics (all year) Mathematics Electives/courses needed for graduation/college entrance

14. Fill Out the Form Correctly Locker Request – Check the box and list your locker partner to request a locker for next year. Course Selection Forms are due in Careers by March 6. Don’t forget a parent signature. Sign the AP Contract if signing up for an AP class. YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT SIGNATURE ON YOUR FORM PRIOR TO TURNING IT IN!!!!! Counselors will choose courses for students who have not turned in completed forms by March 6.

15. Questions? Email your counselor. See your counselor in the Career Center during lunches February 25, 26, 27, & March 4, 5.