1. GKHS Course Selection Information 2016-2017 Class of 2019

2. Graduation Requirements Eng Lang Arts– 4 credits Social Studies – 3 credits Science – 3 credits Math – 3 credits –Algebra 1 –Geometry –Advanced Algebra Health/PE 2 Credits –Health 0.5 –PE 1.5 Arts – 2 credits (or 1 credit Art + 1 credit *PPR) World Language – 2 credits (or 2 credits *PPR) Career & Technical Education (CTE) – 1 credit Electives – 4 credits Careers (High School & Beyond Plan) Pass SBA ELA and Math tests. Pass Science Test *PPR = Personalized Pathway Requirement

3. Personalized Pathway Requirement (PPR) PPR’s allow flexibility for students PPR’s may be any course that aligns with the student’s career path High School and Beyond Plan should reflect PPR’s To use PPR option students will complete a PPR request form PPR’s are best used during junior and senior year

4. Credit Retrieval GK Online Credit Retrieval (FuelEd) –$70 per 0.5 credit ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch) –English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science GK ALEKS Math Credit Retrieval –$70 per class ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch) –Algebra 1 through Pre-Calculus BYU Online –Approximately $150 per 0.5 credit –Core classes and elective classes Summer School – information available in April See your counselor for enrollment information/paperwork.

5. 4-Year College Entrance Requirements English – 4 credits Math – 3 credits (minimum of Algebra 1, Geometry, AND Adv Algebra) Senior Year Quantitative Course – 1 credit 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 (take spring of 11 th grade)

6. 10 th Grade Courses English Language Arts 10 OR Honors English Language Arts 10 World Studies OR AP World History Biology (or other science if already passed Biology) Math Electives/courses needed for graduation/college entrance

7. Advanced Placement AP students will take an AP test in May – approximately $95 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 Honors classes!

8. AP World History Studio Art Computer Science A Psychology Microeconomics Physics 1 Physics 2 Statistics

9. New Courses Human Body Systems –Credit: CTE, Lab Science, Health, or Elective 1.0 –Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of the Biomedical Sciences. –This class replaces Applied Anatomy & Physiology. Spanish for Native Speakers 1 –Credit: Elective 1.0 –Prerequisite: Ability to understand and communicate verbally and be able to write simple basic sentences in Spanish. Results of placement test.

10. College in the High School Earn college credit from the University of Washington. Cost: approximately $370 GKHS Courses: –The Biology of Addiction and the Brain –Computer Science

11. Option for the Near Future: Running Start Eligible 11 th /12 th grade students enroll in college classes to earn college AND high school credit To be eligible, students must pass the COMPASS or Accuplacer test in spring of the 10 th or 11 th grade year. Tip: Earn PE credits before junior year

12. Option for the Near Future: Pierce County Skills Center Junior and/or Senior Year Aerospace Composites Aerospace Machining/Fabrication Automotive Technology Construction Trades Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts DigiPen Video Game Development Fire Science & Emergency Services Medical Careers PC Networking & Hardware Repair Pre-Pharmacy Technology Pre-Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Pre-Veterinary Technology Welding

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14. http://www2.careercruising.com/default/cplo gin/BETH# Course Planner

15. 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 and completed CC Course Planner are due in Careers classes by March 4. Don’t forget a parent signature. Sign the AP Contract if signing up for an AP class. YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT SIGNATURE ON YOUR FORM PRIOR TO TURNING IT IN!!!!! Counselors will choose courses for students who have not turned in completed forms by March 4.

16. Questions? Email your counselor. See your counselor in the Career Center during lunches February 24, 25 26, March 2 & 3. Freshmen Parent Night – February 24, 5:30-6:30 pm Presentation, 6:30-7:00 pm Curriculum Fair