1. Counseling Department High School Preview Night for…

2. Counseling Department Class of 2019 Graduation Requirements  Career and College Ready Graduation Requirements  Increase to 24 credits from 21 credits  Rigorous and Flexible  Keeping all post-secondary options open including four year or two year institutions

3. Counseling Department Northshore School District – High School Graduation Requirements Earn 24 total credits. Pass one semester of Washington State History (Seventh grade). Meet all high school testing. Complete a High School and Beyond plan. (Naviance) Take at least two credits of AP, IB, college in the high school or tech prep classes. 85% of the required credits for graduation shall be earned through the comprehensive high school course offerings, and no more than 50% in any discipline.

4. Counseling Department Minimum Credit Requirements for Graduation High School College English44 Social Studies 33-4 Science33-4 Math3 3-4 3-4 Fine Arts 11 Career and Technical Ed. 11 Health/Fitness22 World Language 02-4 Flexible Credits 7

5. Counseling Department 17 Core Academic Credits  4 credits English  3 credits Math  Algebra  Geometry  Student math choice that aligns with the student’s High School and Beyond Plan

6. Counseling Department Academic Credits (cont.)  3 credits Science (including 2 labs)  Physical Science  Biology  Student choice  3 credits Social Studies  World History  US History  Contemporary World Issues  1 credit Career and Technical Education  1 credit Fine Arts  2 credits Health and Fitness

7. Counseling Department Health/Fitness Requirements 2.0 Health/Fitness Credits Required.5 (1 semester) PE Life Fitness 1.0 (2 semesters) PE 9-12 Any PE Class.5 (1 semester) Health Actual CLASSROOM class (not physical) Usually taken in 10th grade PE WAIVERS.5 PE can be WAIVED for the following: 2 Seasons of WHS Sport

8. Counseling Department 7 Flexible Credits  7 Flexible Credits  Student exploration and the opportunity to pursue a pathway that leads to a post-high school career or educational outcome of their choice  Based on the student’s High School and Beyond Plan

9. Counseling Department High School and Beyond Plan  Student’s plan for attaining post-secondary career and educational goals, created in collaboration between the student, parent/guardian, and staff

10. Counseling Department Naviance (Your high school and beyond plan ) Identify skills, interests and abilities in 7 th, 8 th and 9 th grades. Identify skills, interests and abilities in 7 th, 8 th and 9 th grades. Record activities to build resume Record activities to build resume Research occupations Research occupations Complete Education Plan Complete Education Plan Contributes to the completion of his or her High School and Beyond Plan Contributes to the completion of his or her High School and Beyond Plan **Can be found on the TJH webpage under family connection

11. Counseling Department Assessments Required for Graduation*  Smarter Balanced ELA Test (Grade 10)  Smarter Balanced Math Test (Grade 10)  Biology EOC-at the end of your sophomore year * As of January, 2015

12. Counseling Department 4-year College Admission Requirements English – 4 years English – 4 years Fine Arts – 1 year Fine Arts – 1 year World Language – 2-3 years World Language – 2-3 years Laboratory Science – 2-3 years Laboratory Science – 2-3 years Math – 3-4 years Math – 3-4 years Social Studies – 3 years Social Studies – 3 years

13. Counseling Department Each class =.50 credit per semester Each class =.50 credit per semester 6 classes X.50 credit = 3.00 credits per semester 6 classes X.50 credit = 3.00 credits per semester 3.00 credits per semester X two semesters = 6.00 credits per year 3.00 credits per semester X two semesters = 6.00 credits per year 6.00 credits per year X 4 years = 24 credits 6.00 credits per year X 4 years = 24 credits Credit Calculation 24 total credits required to earn high school diploma

14. Counseling Department Transcript PERMANENT Record The Transcript Indicates: Classes Taken Grades Earned Credit Earned Cumulative GPA It is used by colleges to evaluate the courses you have taken and your academic achievement

15. Counseling Department High School Transcript

16. Counseling Department Class Offerings Class Offerings Pre-AP/IB- English, Social Studies, Science Pre-AP/IB- English, Social Studies, Science Electives Electives Career and Technical Education : Computer Science and Design, Intro. To Engineering and Design, Leadership, Library Research Assistant, Peer Coach, Robotics Foundations II Fine Arts : Advanced Drama, Art Studio, Intro. To Play Production, Choir, Orchestra, Symphonic Band Flex Credit : Spanish, Spanish 200 French, French 200, German PE/ Life Fitness- All Sports, Life Fitness, Racquet Sports, Team SportsRegistration

17. Counseling Department Correct Information is Important www.nsd.org- Links to Timbercrest and all three high school websites. www.nsd.org- Links to Timbercrest and all three high school websites. www.nsd.org- Counselor contact: Counselor contact: Last Name A-K: Ann McGowan amcgowan@nsd.org or 425-408-6920 Last Name A-K: Ann McGowan amcgowan@nsd.org or 425-408-6920@nsd.org Last Name L-Z: Dylan Slatton dslatton@nsd.org or dslatton@nsd.org 425-408-6921

18. Counseling Department Registration Forms Due Friday, March 27