1. - 9 th GRADE REGISTRATION A Student Workshop Tahoma Junior High School Class of 2019

2. Pass required state testing Complete Senior S.T.E.P Project What do I need to do to graduate from Tahoma High School? Complete High School and Beyond Plan Earn a minimum 22 credits

3. Tahoma School District Minimum Credit Requirements 4.0 creditsEnglish 3.0 credits Mathematics 3.0 credits Social Studies 2.0 credits Science 1.5 credits Health and Fitness (PE) 0.5 credits Health 1.0 credits Fine Arts (Visual/Performing) 1.0 credits Career/Tech Education 6.0 credits Electives 22.0 total

4. WA State 4-Year College Minimum Academic Requirements English4 credits Math4 credits* Science2 credits** Social Studies3 credits World Language2 credits Arts1 credit *Quantitative math-based course required in senior year; fourth year of math not needed with pre-calculus completed successfully by end of junior year. **Three years of Science are recommended.

5. Four Year Planning for the Class of 2019 Freshman YearSophomore Year 1 st Sem.2 nd Sem.1 st Sem2 nd Sem. English 9English 9English 10English 10 PNWHHealthMathMath MathMathScienceScience ScienceScience______________ ____________________________ Junior YearSenior Year Am. ExpressAm. ExpressEnglish Elec.English Elec. Am. StudiesAm. StudiesAGGIAGGI MathMath_______ _______ _______________________ _______

6. Sample Two Year College Student Plan Freshman YearSophomore Year 1 st Sem.2 nd Sem.1 st Sem2 nd Sem. English 9English 9English 10English 10 PNWHHealthMathMath MathMathScienceScience ScienceSciencePE Elec.Soc Studies Fine Art Elec.Fine Art Elec.CTE ElecCTE Elec. PE ElectivePE ElectiveElective Elective Junior YearSenior Year Am. ExpressAm. ExpressEnglish Elec.English Elec. Am. StudiesAm. StudiesAGGIAGGI MathMathMathMath ScienceScienceScience Elec.Science Elec. ElectiveElectiveElectiveElective

7. Sample Four Year College Student Plan Freshman YearSophomore Year 1 st Sem.2 nd Sem.1 st Sem2 nd Sem. English 9English 9English 10English 10 PNWHHealthMathMath MathMathScienceScience ScienceSciencePE ElecSoc. Studies PE ElecPE ElecWorld Lang.World Lang. Fine Art ElecFine Art ElecElective_ Elective Junior YearSenior Year Am. ExpressAm. ExpressEnglish Elec.English Elec. Am. StudiesAm. StudiesAGGIAGGI MathMathMathMath ScienceScienceScienceScience World Lang.World Lang.World Lang. World Lang. CTE ElecCTE Elec. Acad Elec. Acad Elec.

8. Sample Four Year Music Student Plan Freshman YearSophomore Year 1 st Sem.2 nd Sem.1 st Sem2 nd Sem. English 9English 9English 10English 10 PNWHHealthMathMath MathMathScienceScience ScienceSciencePE ElecPE Elec World LangWorld LangWorld Lang.World Lang. Band/ ChoirBand/ChoirBand/ChoirBand/ Choir Junior YearSenior Year Am. ExpressAm. ExpressEnglish Elec.English Elec. Am. StudiesAm. StudiesAGGIAGGI MathMathMathMath ScienceScienceSoc StudiesAcad Elec World Lang.World Lang.PE Elec Elective Band/ChoirBand/ChoirBand/Choir Band/Choir

9. Sample Career/Technical Student Plan Freshman YearSophomore Year 1 st Sem.2 nd Sem.1 st Sem2 nd Sem. English 9English 9English 10English 10 PNWHHealthMathMath MathMathScienceScience ScienceSciencePE Elec.Soc. Studies Fine Art Elec.Fine Art Elec.CTE ElecCTE Elec. PE ElectivePE ElectiveElective Elective Junior YearSenior Year Am. ExpressAm. ExpressEnglish Elec.English Elec. Am. StudiesAm. StudiesAGGIAGGI MathMathElectiveElective ElectiveElectiveElective Elective

10. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR 9TH GRADE STUDENTS English: English 9 OR Pre AP Literature I-II* (1.0 credit) Health: Personal & Family Health (.5 credit) Science: Inquiry I-II w/ Earth Science Lab (1.0 credit) Inquiry III-IV with Biology Lab (1.0 credit) Social Studies: Pac. NW History (.5) OR AP Human Geography* (1.0 credit) OR Summit Program (3.0 credits) - Includes English 9, Inquiry Science I-II, PNWH & Health, team taught in a block format. Math: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II (Adv. Algebra) AP/UW contract required. See page 87 in THS Course Catalog Note: PE is not required however is recommended because a total of 3 semesters are required for graduation.

11. 9 th Grade Registration TRADITIONAL PROGRAM Course Credit English 1.0 PNWH 0.5 Science 1.0 Health 0.5 Math 1.0 Electives 2.0 SUMMIT PROGRAM Course Credit Summit Block 3.0 Math 1.0 Electives 2.0 TRADITIONAL WITH HONORS PROGRAM CourseCredit Pre AP Lit. 1.0 AP Geography 1.0 Science 1.0 Health 0.5 Math 1.0 Electives 1.5 Total Credits = 6.0 Total Credits = 6.0 Total Credits = 6.0

12. Need Course Descriptions? ALL classes are defined in the electronic 2015 – 16 THS Course Catalog Use this Link: http://swift.tahoma.wednet.edu/tjhs/tcounseling/documents Link also located on the TJH website Visit the TJH Counseling website for powerpoints/video on selected electives http://swift1.tahoma.wednet.edu/tjhs/tcounseling/index.php Documents/Electives Links/Manufacturing & Shop classes

13. Important Registration Notes!! On-line Registration Open Now: March 6 th – March 22 nd Enter course selections in Skyward Student/Family Access AP/UW Contract – Required for Pre AP Literature I/II & AP Human Geography. Located at back of THS Course Catalog. Staple to registration form and turn in. Yearbook Applications: Pick up in counseling center. Staple completed forms to registration form and turn in on March 23 rd /24 th to History teacher. Registration forms: Turn in to History teacher on March 23 rd / 24 th. Parent Information Night: Thursday, March 12 th @ 7pm in the TJH Commons.

14. Registration Help Counselors are available by phone, email or appointment to answer your registration questions. Please ask us!! –Betty Bernstein Last names A – Gi –Lori LewisLast namesGL - M –Naomi WhylieLast namesN– Z On-Line Registration (Skyward Family Access) Opens March 6 th and Closes March 22 nd.