1. Wasilla High School Class of 2019 Scheduling for 2015/2016 Freshman Year!

2. 2019 Graduation Requirements ► ► Health 0.5 credit ► ► Language Arts 4.0 credits   English 1, English 2, English Electives ► ► Mathematics 3.0 credits   Algebra, Geometry, Math Elective ► ► Physical Education 1.0 credit ► ► Science 3.0 credits   Physical Science, Life Science, Science Elective ► ► Social Studies 3.5 credits   Civics, World History, United States History, Alaska History, U.S. Government ► ► Electives 9.5 credits ► ► Total Credits 24.5 credits

3. English – 1.0 credit Read 180, English 1 or English 2 Math – 1.0 credit Intro Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2 Science – 1.0 credit Earth Science, Physical Science or Biology Social Studies –.5 credit Civics Health –.5 credit Physical Education – up to 1.0 credit Sports Activities, Swimming, Water Activities, Weight Training, and Sports Conditioning Electives – up to 3.5 credits Includes selections in Science, Social Studies, Business, Fine Arts, World Language, Trade & Industry and Academic Support classes as required. 9 th Grade Schedules

4. Schedule Change Requests ► ► Before school begins, students may e-mail schedule change requests to their counselor. ► ► Schedule changes are also accommodated during the first two weeks of each semester based on course availability. ► The schedule change timeline & process is the same in the spring. However, students may sign up on their counselor ‘s door anytime during the fall to request a spring schedule change. ► This is also how students sign up to see their counselor for any other reason. ► The 4 th day of the semester, any student may submit a schedule change request form. Forms in the counseling office. ► The first few days of the fall semester, new students, students with incomplete schedules & seniors are given priority. ► Students requesting a change into an elective from a core class or academic elective (i.e. band, world language) must have a parent sign the request form.

5. Alaska Performance Scholarship  Up to $4,755 a year to schools in Alaska  Based on GPA, ACT/SAT/WorkKeys scores  Must fill out FAFSA  Optional: Create an account on the Alaska Student Aide Portal (ASAP)  2 ways to qualify:  4 math, 4 science, 4 lang. arts, 4 social studies  3 math, 3 science, 4 lang. arts, 4 social studies, 2 foreign lang. ***Not all core courses count for the APS! Check to make sure the classes you select will count if you are planning to qualify for the APS.

6. For more information see… Ms. Abell, Counseling Secretary Mrs. Rawlings A-D Spring semester, see Ms. Overfelt, Mrs. Rawlings’ sub Mrs. Smart L-R Mr. Paramo S-Z Mrs. Hinton, Registrar Mr. Holbrook, Counseling Intern Mrs. Beebe E-K WHS Counselors Additional Support