1. Welcome Class of 2020 www.whscounseling.com Visit Us At: Generosity
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2. Agenda & Announcements
Short presentation regarding high school planning, course selection, and other information.
Free to leave after the presentation
Tours available and counselors will be available in classrooms to answer specific questions over the information we cover
School Store “Warrior Zone” open tonight and Saturday to purchase spirit wear.

3. Facts about Sioux Falls Washington High School
Enrollment = 2,093
Average Class Size = 26
Faculty & Staff = 124
25% of the student body represents a diverse or ethnic background

4. People you should know @ Washington High School
Principal: Mr. Jamie Nold

5. People you should know @ Washington High School
Assistant Principal: Mr. Dan Conrad

6. People you should know @ Washington High School
Asst. Principal: Ms. Rachael Eggers-Ferry

7. People you should know @ Washington High School
Activities Principal: Mr. Nate Malchow

8. People you should know @ Washington High School
School Resource Officer: Eric Meyer

9. People you should know @ Washington High School
School Resource Officer: Marty Cahoy

10. Counselor
Mr. Jacob McDonald
A - C

11. Counselor
Mrs. Jennifer Witt
D-HAN

12. Counselors
Mrs. Laura Meile
HAP - LA

13. Mrs. Patti Lake-Torbert
Counselors
Mrs. Patti Lake-Torbert
LE-O

14. Counselors
Mrs. Dannica Hoffman
P-SL

15. Counselors
Mr. Travis Sieber
SM- Z

16. What Can High School Counselors Do For Your Student?
Social & Emotional Issues
Career Exploration & Development
Post-High School Planning
Academic Support
Registration & Scheduling

17. WHS Freshman Academy Students will be part of a team
Study/Lunches are with team teachers
GIFT Lunch (Get It Finished Today!)
2 primary goals
Students pass all of their classes
Each student will become involved in high school student life (activities, sports, fine arts, clubs, events, etc)
Dr. Todd Novak Director

18. Terms That New Students Should Know
Credit: The value given to a course or .5
Required Course: A course you MUST take and complete to graduate from high school. Remember to sign up for both sections of a year-long course (A & B)
Elective: A course you select that interests you or can prepare for future learning and career aspirations.
Selective: A series of courses in a content area that satisfy graduation requirements. English Example: Advanced Placement (AP), Creative Writing, British Literature, Mod. Literature, Advanced Composition, etc
Pre-requisite: A course you take before another; example: Drawing or Exploring Visual Art before 3D Design... Spanish IA before Spanish IB

19. Classes most students take in 9th Grade
1.0 credit of English
Example: English IA & English IB
1.0 credit of Math
Example: Algebra IA & IB
1.0 credit of Science
Example: Biology A & B
0.5 credit of Social Studies
Example: World Geography

20. Other Popular Courses for Freshman
Physical Education
Computer
Fine Arts
Speech or Debate
Technology Education (Tech Ed)
Family & Consumer Science (FACS)
World Languages
Social Studies Selective (such as Global Issues, or Early History of Mankind)

21. Middle School Credit
Students who have taken high school courses in 8th grade and passed the course will receive high school credit
The credit will appear on your transcript
2 quarters of middle school health integration count for high school health requirement. (must be from a SFSD middle school)

22. Registration Notes All students must register for 6 credits
All students have a lunch/study period
Consider accelerated courses. Speak to your middle school counselor or math and English teachers.

23. Personal Learning Plan (PLP) Graduation Requirements
English credits
Social Studies credits
Math credits
Science credits
Fine Arts credit
Physical Education credit
Economics/Personal Finance credit
World Language or CTE combination 1 credit
Electives credits
Total Minimum credits

24. Personal Learning Plan (PLP)
Works as a guide
Elective choices made now can be changed during high school.

25. Example of Personal Learning Plan (PLP) 9th Grade Sample
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
1. English IA
1. English IB
2. Algebra IA
Algebra IB
3. Biology A
3. Biology B
4. Lunch/Study
5. World Geography
5. Physical Education
Fine Arts
6. Elective
7. World Language or CTE

26. Example of Personal Learning Plan (PLP) 10th Grade Sample
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
1. English IIA
1. English IIB
2. Geometry A
Geometry B
3. Chemistry or Physics A
3. Chemistry or Physics B
4. Lunch/Study
5. World History
5. Speech or Debate
World Language/ CTE/ or Elective
6. World Language/ CTE/ or Elective
7. Elective

27. Example of Personal Learning Plan (PLP) 11th Grade Sample
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
1. American Literature
1. Composition
2. Algebra IIA
Algebra IIB
3. Chemistry or Physics A
3. Chemistry or Physics B
4. Lunch/Study
5. US History A
5. US History B
Elective
6. Elective
7. Elective

28. Example of Personal Learning Plan (PLP) 12th Grade Sample
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
1. Social Studies Selective
1. Government
2. Economics or Personal Finance
English Selective
3. Additional Math
4. Lunch/Study
5. Additional Science
Elective
6. Elective
7. Elective

29. Important Numbers For Freshman To Know
5.0 = Sophomore
11.0 = Junior
16.0 = Senior
22.0 = Graduation

30. Opportunities Scholarship
4 credits of English
3 credits of Social Studies
4 credits of Algebra or Higher Mathematics
4 credits of Science
1 credit of Fine Arts
2 credits of the following or a combination of the two:
Career and Technical Education Courses (CTE)
World Language
1/2 credit of Personal Finance or Economics
1/2 credit of Physical Education
1/2 credit of Health or Health Integration

31. Activities and Athletics
Every student should choose at least one activity to join
Students involved with at least one co-curricular activity have better grades and better attendance
Start building a resume for potential scholarships and awards

32. Summer School Located at CTE Academy (I-29 & West Madison Street)
Speech-only Session = June 6th -20th
Online and Work For Credit Session =
June 6th – July 28th
Responsible for own transportation
Register on Sioux Falls School District web site
Cost: $150 per ½ credit $110 for reduced; $75 for free lunch

33. Connections Class June/July 2016 (10 School Days)
Session #1    8:00 am—3:15 pm
June 9th—June 23rd
(Not meeting on Fri., June 17)
Session #2    8:00 am—3:15 pm
July 6th—July 21st
(Not Meeting on Fridays)
@ WHS
Walk into high school on that first day ready for the jump to high school!

34. Other Information Classes will be dropped if enrollment is too low
Schedules & tours will be available in August at “Warrior Day”
Freshmen Orientation (attendance required) will be held in mid-August.

35. GRADUATE! Together We Can…
You do your part - Be involved in your students lives and activities
We’ll do ours – Serve as a resource and provide guidance for many issues.
And you’ll be ready to take on your future.
GRADUATE!

36. What’s Next? Tours or meet with your school counselor
School Store is open!
Please wait as we will dismiss by alphabetical last name. You are free to leave if you choose. If you have specific questions, your counselors will be available in classrooms separated by alphabet.
Please wait to leave until your alphabet has been announced.

37. TOURS? Stay in Auditorium
Dismissal
Only if you have specific questions, please wait until your counselor is called with your last name.
A-C = A136
D-HAN = A137
HAP-LA = A139
LE- O = Little Theatre
P-SL = A140
SM-Z = A159
TOURS? Stay in Auditorium