1. GKHS Course Selection Information 2013-2014 Class of 2014

2. Graduation Requirements Communication Arts – 4 credits Social Studies – 3 credits Science – 2 credits Math – 3 credits –Algebra 1 –Geometry –Advanced Algebra Health & Fitness – 2.5 credits Fine Arts – 1 credit Occupational/Vocational Education – 1 credit Career Education – 0.5 credit Culminating Project – 0.5 Electives – 5 credits Pass Reading and Writing HSPE tests Pass one Math End of Course Assessment.

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

4. Credit Retrieval GK Aventa Online Credit Retrieval –$70 per 0.5 credit ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch) –Communication 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 –$132 per 0.5 credit –Core classes and elective classes. See your counselor for enrollment information/paperwork.

5. Running Start COMPASS/ASSET – $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 20, during study support in the auditorium Parent Running Start Meeting – March 21, 6:30 PM at GKHS

6. Advanced Placement AP students will take an AP test in May – approximately $90 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!

7. Pierce County Skills Center Technical programs to earn college and high school credit. Aerospace Composites, Aerospace Machining/Fabrication, Automotive Technology, Building Trades, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, DigiPen Video Game Development, DigiPen Robotics/Mechatronics, Environmental Explorations, Fire Science & Emergency Services, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Machining/Metal Fabrication, Medical Careers, PC Networking & Hardware Repair, Pre-Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, Pre-Veterinary Technology, Welding. 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

8. Course Description Book Check –Grade Level –Credit Area –Prerequisites Courses are for entire school district. Use your GKHS Course Offerings List (pages 2 & 3 of course selection packet) for courses available to GKHS students.

9. 12 th Grade Courses Communication Arts 12 OR AP Literature & Composition Civics (one semester) OR AP US Government/Politics (all year) Mathematics Electives/Courses needed for graduation/college entrance

10. 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 1. Don’t forget a parent signature. Sign the AP Contract if signing up for an AP class. Completed forms may be turned in to your Careers teacher before March 1. Counselors will choose courses for students who have not turned in completed forms by March 1.

11. Questions? Ask your Careers teacher. Email your counselor. See your counselor in the Career Center during lunch –February 25, 27, & 28.