1. Class of 2018 WELCOME

2. Here to Help You Dale Leach Principal Matt BlairAssistant Principal Sharon Gilbert Counselor A-K Heidi Klippert Holboy Counselor L-Z Stephanie Hoidal Registrar/Secretary Andrea Rees Career Center

3. TODAY 1.Get ready for high school NOW 2.Graduation Requirements 3.Picking your classes 4.Questions and Answers

4. Start Preparing Now Build good habits… Attend class every day Complete homework and turn it in Study Ask for help Get involved Join clubs and activities Participate in sports Volunteer in your community

5. Graduation requirements for Class of 2018 State assessments Cougar PATH and Senior Project Courses

6. State Assessments

7. Cougar PATH & Senior Project

8. Courses

9. University Entrance Requirements

10. Requirements for University 2 Years of a World Language –Must be the same world language both years –Spanish is offered at LHS –Want a different language? Maybe French, German, American Sign Language, Russian, Japanese, Arabic? Wait until 11 th grade and take a different language at Everett Community College through the Running Start program. Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry –You can take this after you complete Algebra & Geometry Third year of Science –You can take this in 11 th or 12 th grade –Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Biology (Forensics), Astrobiology, Oceanography/Marine Biology

11. Earn College Credits in High School Tech Prep College in the High School Running Start Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center

12. Tech Prep Credit –Careers –Office Technology –Advanced Office Technology –Advanced Drafting and Design Students must earn a “B” or higher to receive college credit from Everett Community College (EvCC) Free tuition

13. Selecting YOUR Courses

14. Schedule Card

15. English Do you have an “A” or “B” in English 8? Not sure which class to take? Ask your English teacher.

16. Math Math teacher’s recommendation & initials

17. Select a P.E. Course  9 th Grade Course List – Physical Education  Write the course code (for example, PTB100)

18. Electives

19. Alternates  Choose Alternates in case you don’t get your first choice.

20. Parent Signature Required

21. 9 th Grade Schedule Example 1st Semester2 nd Semester 1 st English 9English 9 2 nd ScienceScience 3 rd AlgebraAlgebra 4 th HealthTennis/Zumba/Basketball 5 th Art 1Office Technology 6 th Spanish 1Spanish 1

22. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: When will I get my schedule of classes? A: At Cougar Days in August. Q: What if I don’t like my classes? A: You can request schedule changes at Cougar Days and the first week of school. Q: Can we wear hats and hoods? A: Hats & hoods are allowed everywhere at school. However, in the classroom, the teacher decides. Q: Can we have food & drinks in class? What about gum? A: It is up to each teacher. Q: Can I bring my backpack to class? A: Yes. Q: Do I have to share a locker? A: Yes, 9 th graders share a locker with one other person. Lockers are assigned at Cougar Days in August. You can pick your locker buddy.

23. Questions??