Your High School Planning Guide

Military Service
Four-Year Colleges
& Universities
Earning credits

CLASSES REQUIRED TO GRADUATE CLASSES REQUIRED TO
1. Total 22.0 credits
Grades:
Changing your Schedule:
- Just for fun, calculate your CURRENT GPA!

Name

Class of

2018

Everett Public Schools

8^th to 9^th grade Educational Planning Resource

2013-14 School Year

The purpose of this booklet is to help you prepare for

high school registration & post high school by assisting you:

in connecting future career goals to your high school plan

2. in understanding high school credits and requirements
3. in developing your 9^th grade schedule
4. by providing sample 4-year course plan forms
5. in knowing where to go for help and support

Italicized titles indicate booklet worksheets

Preparation for high school page 5

Terms to know before you go ~ H.S. Vocabulary pages 6 – 7

H.S. Vocabulary Worksheet pages 8 – 9

H.S. College Readiness programs page 10

Planning Backwards Worksheet pages 11 – 12

Post High School Opportunities pages 13 – 14

Post High School Worksheet page 15

Education pays ~ Employment Projections page 16

Career preparation pages 17 – 18

High School Graduation Requirements pages 20 – 21

High School Graduation Requirements Worksheet page 22

Things to know before you go page 23

Calculate your GPA Worksheet page 24

High School Transcript page 25

Creating YOUR 4 year Plan Worksheet page 26

Sample 4 year Plan examples pages 27 - 31

Sample Freshman Schedules page 32

Tips for making your classes count page 33

Study Skills Worksheet page 34

Sequoia High School and Alternate credit options page 35

Jump start on high school page 36

Time Management Worksheet page 37

Time Management page 38

Extracurricular opportunities page 39

High School Concepts Worksheet page 40

High School Cyber Hunt Worksheet page 41

“Psst…it is what you have been doing

for the past 2 plus years of your life”

You have had a wide variety of experiences in middle school all designed to help YOU be ready for high school.

High school is about getting all the knowledge, skills, experience that will help you when you are OUT of school.

It is like having a cell phone…without a plan your phone won’t work and you won’t be able to call or text your friends or family …without a solid education and a high school diploma, life is … well like a cell phone that doesn’t get coverage, it won’t take you very far if you need to get a hold of someone.

This Blueprint was developed to help YOU plan for high school. It is not meant to take the place of your high school course planning guide. This Blueprint gives you GENERAL information to help prepare you for your journey. All schedules included in this booklet are samples and meant only to guide you as you create your 4-year plan. Your middle school counselor, your future high school counselor, your teachers, parents and high school websites can all help as you make decisions and preparations for high school. So make sure to use the tools available to you and to have fun as you GET READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL!

ACT A college entrance test by American College Testing. Most 4-year universities require either the ACT or the SAT.

Advanced Special courses and exams given for specific H.S. subjects. Many

Placement (AP) colleges will award credit or waive requirements for demonstrated proficiency through these exams.

Alternate Additional classes that you register for just in case one of your non-core classes is full or will not fit into your schedule. For example, an alternate for Drawing & Painting might be Ceramics.

AR “Approval Required”. Some classes are designated AR which means you must have the teacher’s permission before you can sign up for the class.

AVID “Advancement Via Individual Determination.” AVID targets students in the academic middle who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. AVID provides an elective class that puts them on the college track.

Career and Technical Classes that prepare you for life after high school such as

Education (CTE) computer classes, marketing, or independent living. Many CTE classes offer opportunities for college credit.

Certificate of All WA state high school students must show they have key reading

Academic Achievement writing , math & science skil ls by graduation. Most students will meet

(CAA) this requirement , & earn the CAA, by p assing state exit exam s .

Closed Campus A campus where students are not allowed to leave, except in special circumstances, during the school day.

Credit What you earn for passing a class. One semester-long class earns 0.5 credit. You must earn 22 credits in order to graduate. You must also earn credit in specific subjects to graduate, for example, English and Math.

Culminating Required for graduation at all Everett district high schools. A culminating

Exhibition (CE) demonstration of learning and college and/or career planning including

the High School and Beyond Plan and Culminating Exhibition. Also called the “Sr. Project.”

Cumulative GPA Cumulative Grade Point Average. A number indicating the average of all the grades you have earned in all your classes. If you received all “A”s, your cumulative GPA would be 4.0.

Elective Any courses taken above the specified graduation requirements. For example: Fine Arts, Career and Technical Education, Math, Science, and World Language classes. Everyone needs electives to graduate. Select electives that interest you and fit your post-high school goals.

Fine Arts The fields of art in which you express yourself creatively, i.e. painting, drama and music. You must take Fine Arts classes to graduate.

GPA Grade Point Average- a number that indicates the average of the grades you receive. Most schools use a point system of 0 through 4. “A” equals 4, “B” equals 3, etc. If you took two classes and received an “A” and a “B”, your GPA would be 3.5.

PLAN The PLAN is considered a pre-ACT test. This test has both academic assessment components and an interest inventory that helps students identify possible career paths.

Prerequisite (Pre-Req.) A beginning class you must take and pass before you can take a more advanced one.

PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test. This test is good practice for the SAT. The Everett School District pays for all 11^th graders to take the PSAT. It is also used to determine National Merit Scholars.

Rigorous courses Challenging yourself by taking higher level subject courses requiring pre-requisite skills, Advanced Placement (AP), Honors (H), and College in the High School (CHS).

SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test. The SAT is a college entrance test (also see ACT) that most students will be required to take before they go to a 4-year college/university. These scores are one of the criteria most colleges use to accept or reject applicants.

Senior Project See Culminating Exhibition

Smarter Balanced Tests A state graduation requirement designed to ensure students have a solid foundation of reading, writing, math and science. Based on the Common Core State Standards, students are required to pass English language arts (ELA) and math exit exams, and the Biology End of Course exam.

Transcript The official record of all your grades and credits.

Waiver Permission to be excused from taking a particular class.

Work Based A class allowing students to receive credit for work or volunteer

Learning (WBL) experience. If you have a job and meet specific requirements set by your school, you can receive credit toward your graduation requirements.

It’s Time to Check your VOCABULARY

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.

To assist, use the definitions on pages 6 & 7.

___________________ A number that indicates the average of the grades you have earned in all of your high school classes. If you earned all “A’s,” this number would count as a 4.0.

___________________ Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test. This test is good practice for the SAT. The Everett School District pays for all 11^th graders to take the PSAT. It is also used to determine National Merit Scholars.

___________________ The fields of art in which you express yourself creatively, i.e. painting, drama and music. You must take this type of class to graduate.

___________________ A beginning class you must take and pass before you can take a more advanced one.

___________________ Special courses and exams given for specific H.S. subjects. Many colleges will award credit or waive requirements for demonstrated proficiency through these exams.

___________________ Any courses taken above the specified graduation requirements. For example: Fine Arts, Career and Technical Education, Math, Science, and World Language classes. It is suggested that you elect to take such courses that interest you and fit your post-high school goals.

___________________ Permission to be excused from taking a particular class.

___________________ Scholastic Aptitude Test. The test is a college entrance test that most students will be required to take before they go to a 4-year college/university. These scores are one of the criteria most colleges use to accept or reject applicants.

___________________ The official record of all your grades and credits.

___________________ A college entrance test by American College Testing. Most 4-year universities require either this exam or the SAT.

___________________ A class allowing students to receive credit for work or volunteer

experience. If you have a job and meet specific requirements set by your school, you can receive credit toward your graduation requirements.

___________________ Classes that prepare you for life after high school such as

computer classes, marketing, or independent living. Many classes offer opportunities for college credit.

___________________ “Approval Required”. Some classes are designed AR which means you must have the teachers’ permission before you can sign up for the class.

High School Vocabulary Worksheet Continued

___________________ Required for graduation at all Everett district high schools. A culminating

demonstration of learning and college and/or career planning including

the High School and Beyond Plan and Culminating Exhibition. Also called the “Sr. Project.”

___________________ A campus where students are not allowed to leave, except in special circumstances, during the school day.

___________________ What you earn for passing a class. You must earn 22 of these in order to graduate. You must also earn these in specific subjects to graduate, for example, English and Math.

___________________ Additional classes that you register for just in case one of your non-core classes is full or will not fit into your schedule. For example, an alternate for Drawing & Painting might be Ceramics.

___________________ The practice exam is considered a pre-ACT test. This test has both academic assessment components and an interest inventory that helps students identify possible career paths.

___________________ Challenging yourself by taking higher level subject courses requiring pre-requisite skills, Advanced Placement (AP), Honors (H), and College in the High School (CHS).

___________________ A number that indicates the average of the grades you receive. Most schools use a point system of 0 through 4. “A” equals 4, “B” equals 3, etc. If you took two classes and received an “A” and a “B”, your GPA would be 3.5.

___________________ “Advancement Via Individual Determination.” This program targets students in the academic middle who have the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. This program provides an elective class that puts students on the college track.

___________________ All WA state high school students must show they have key reading

writing , math & science skil ls by graduation. Most students will meet

this requirement & earn this certificate by passing state exit exam s.

____________________ A state graduation requirement designed to ensure students have a solid foundation of reading, writing, math and science. Based on the Common Core State Standards, students are required to pass English language arts (ELA) and math exit exams, and the Biology End of Course exam.

If you are interested in learning more about any of the below programs,

talk with your middle or high school counselor.

Directions: Put a star “

" next to any program(s) you would like to learn more about or take when you are in high school.

Advanced Placement (AP): The Everett Public Schools AP program was designed to develop rigorous, college-level courses and assessments for high school students. Through AP courses, students demonstrate and confirm their mastery of particular subjects through AP exams. AP exams are offered each spring, and are open, for a fee, to any student.

AVID : “Advancement Via Individual Determination.” AVID is a class designed for students who are in the academic middle and who desire to attend a four year college. Students learn a variety of study, reading, and writing strategies. Students are expected to use these strategies in their other classes and to enroll in the most challenging course of study that is suitable to their skills. Enrollment is by invitation and application. Applicants are selected based on a person interview.

Career and Technical education (CTE): Classes that prepare you for the work force after high school, and classes that give you practical skills for everyday living. These classes are offered at each high school. Some CTE classes offer opportunities to earn college credit.

College-in-the-High-School classes : The High Schools in Everett Public Schools contract with the University of Washington and area community colleges to offer courses taught by high school staff on the high school campus. To earn both high school and college credit, students pay tuition (at a reduced rate) and receive both high school and college credit.

Running Start: This is a program which allows high school juniors and seniors with at least 10 credits to attend community college tuition FREE. Students receive both high school and community college credits for these courses. You must provide your own transportation and purchase your books and materials. You also must take the community college entrance exam and test into college-level English.

Sno-Isle: The Sno-Isle Skills Center is a vocational school located near Paine Field and offers over 19 different career/vocational programs. Sno-Isle offers awards and scholarships for top students. Students may attend during their junior and/or senior year as part of their daily schedule of classes. Transportation is provided from each high school.

Tech Prep: Certain high school career technical education courses are aligned with the curriculum at the community colleges. By taking such courses, students can earn high school and community college credits at the same time.

Work Based Learning: This class teaches employability skills by having each student maintain a job at local work site and by meeting with the teacher each week.

Planning Backwards

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High school is an opportunity for you to lay the foundation for the rest of your life. High school is really only a continuation of what you have already been working on in elementary and middle school.

Step #1

Think about the Career interest survey (http://www.wois.org ) you took earlier this year. After you completed the survey, you were given a list of careers that you might enjoy based on the way you answered the questions. Having investigated at least 3 of the careers that were either suggested by WOIS, or those that you absolutely KNOW what you’d like to do, ask yourself: Do these careers still interest you?

Then, star (

) the career that most interests you.

Still interested?

Career #1 _____________________________ Yes No

Career #2 _____________________________ Yes No

Career #3 _____________________________ Yes No

Step #2

Based on your reflection…

In one sentence, state how you feel about the career you marked with a star (

).

EXAMPLE: I enjoyed learning that I should get a job working with people, because I enjoy helping others.

EXAMPLE: I was surprised to learn that I would be good in science related careers,

because I haven’t thought about such careers before.

________________________________________________________________

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Step #3

Thinking about your starred (

) career, what types of high school classes do you think would be helpful for you as you prepare for this career?

EXAMPLE: to be a math teacher, I’ll need to take math classes.

EXAMPLE: to work with computers I’ll want to take several computer classes.

_________________ _________________ _________________

_________________ _________________ _________________

If you aren’t sure what you want to do ( or do not even have an idea ) you can think about it this way…what OPPORTUNITIES would you like to have after high school?

EXAMPLES: I would like to travel. I would like to work with animals.

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Step #4

There are a number of “doors you can walk through” once you finish high school.

Military

Community College

Technical & Trade

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On-Job

Training

Apprenticeship

4-year College

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Each door offers YOU valuable opportunities. It is important to know that each door has certain requirements to open it. Considering (or knowing) which door you want to open will help you use your high school years for preparation. It is always a smart idea to aim high. If you are not entirely sure what you would like to do after high school, no problem. It is smart to have many opportunities or “doors” available to you, so plan to take rigorous classes. If you take the requirements that will make you eligible to go to a 4-year college, you will very likely be able to go through any of the doors shown above.

Which “door” would you like to be able to open after high school?

___________________________________________________________________

Why?

___________________________________________________________________

If you don’t know exactly which door looks most inviting, what might you do or who might you talk to, to explore this question further?

___________________________________________________________________

Who do you know who has a career that interests you? You should interview that person about their career path. Talking to people is an EXCELLENT way to find out more about the path you need to take.

Who could you interview? ____________________________

Community

Colleges

·
3 types of degrees & certificates: academic transfer degrees, professional-technical degrees, and certificates of achievement.

·
Earning an academic transfer degree is basically the same thing as completing the first 2 years at a 4-year college/university.

·
Majors are offered in many academic, scientific, and technical fields. In most fields, if you plan to transfer to a 4-year college/univ., you work toward an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Arts & Sciences (A.A.S.) degree, which requires 90 college-level credits. Once you complete a community college degree you can apply to a 4-year college where you can earn a higher degree.

Technical & Trade
Colleges

·

1 to 2 year programs

·
There is a huge need for skilled high tech workers in the United States and many people decide to attend a technical school, technical institute, or technical college to prepare for a high paying job in the high tech industry.

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Examples: ITT tech in Everett, Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland

Military Service

There are a number of ways to

be involved with military service

after high school. Benefits include:

·
Educational opportunities include up to 90% tuition assistance for college courses taken during off-duty time
· Free technical training in over 200 skill areas
· G.I. Bill-Tuition for any school

Requirements: Entrance requirements are high for all branches of the service, but do differ among the individual branches. Each service has its own recruiters who will determine eligibility of applicants for specific training and assignments. Eligibility basics:

·
Be a high school graduate
· Be at least 17 years of ages (under 18 requires permission of parents)
· Be physically qualified
· Be of good moral character
· Qualify on the Armed Services Vocation Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

Four-Year Colleges

& Universities

·
4-year colleges & universities offer you the widest variety of class subjects and levels, from art to zoology and from introductory to advanced.

·
The degrees available from a 4-year college or university are: Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in many fields of study. The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (B.A.B.A.) is also available. Bachelor of Science degrees (B.S.) are offered in technical fields such as computer science, forestry, medical technology, engineering, and nursing.

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A university (as opposed to a college) also offers master’s degrees (M.A., M.S.) and doctorates (Ph.D.) for advanced, highly specialized study.

Apprenticeship

· An apprenticeship is a training program where you earn wages while learning a skilled profession in a specific field.
· Examples: construction (carpenters, electricians, plumbers, sheet metal workers, etc.), culinary arts, health care
· Apprenticeships are supervised by a trade professional and combine both classroom studies and on-the-job training.
· It can take several years to become fully trained in the occupation. As an apprentice you earn a salary while you learn about your trade. Once you’ve completed your training, you earn the same wages as a professional.

Internship

· An intern is an advanced

student or a recent graduate undergoing supervised practical training.

·
Internships motivate students to select the right courses, and make learning in high school a priority. Students benefit from seeing real-life applications of the skills they are learning in school.

·
An internship is a fantastic way to “try on a job” before deciding on a career.

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Internships may be offered in any field, including manufacturing, health care, banking and finance, travel and hospitality, communications and construction.

Consider this- if you are a high school student thinking about college: Someone with a: bachelor's degree earns nearly $1 million more over his or her lifetime than a high school graduate. A Census Bureau survey shows a full-time worker (who works what demographers call a typical work-life period, between ages 25 – 64) will expect to earn:

College graduate Master's degree Professional degree,

(Such as a doctor or lawyer)

$2.1 million $2.5 million $4.4 million

It’s Time to Check your Understanding of POST-H.S. OPTIONS

Directions: Answer each question. To assist, use the information covered on pages 10 - 14.

1.
Identify 6 post high school opportunities:

1. 4.

2. 5.

3. 6.

2.
An ___________________ is a fantastic way to “try on a job” before deciding on a career.

3.
The ___________________ ________________ Center is a vocational school located near Paine Field and offers over 25 different career/vocational programs.
4. Earning an ___________________ ________________ degree is basically the same thing as completing the first 2 years at a 4-year college/university.

5.
__________________ _________________ is a program which allows juniors & seniors with at least 10 credits to attend community college tuition FREE.

6.
You must be a high school graduate in order to join the military? True
False

7.
What are two options for earning college credit during high school?

1.

2.

8.
An apprenticeship is a training program where you earn wages while learning a skilled profession in a specific field. Name 2 apprenticeship program examples:

1.

2.

9.
Name the 3 types of degrees & certificates offered through a community college:

1.

2.

3.

10.
Name two of our local Technical & Trade Schools:

1.

2.

Hey, did you know…

Education Pays!!

Why go to college?

Can’t I get a good job now? Yes, maybe you could, but a college degree will make your chances even better. Check out the earnings and unemployment rates for people 25 years and older with different levels of education:
Level of education completed Mean (average) earnings in 2011 Unemployment rate in 2011
Less than a high school diploma $29,848 14.1%
High school graduate, no college $41,288 9.4%

Some college, no degree
$46,288 8.7%

Occupational program (career school)
$49,920 6.6%

Associate degree (academic program)
$52,988 6.9%

Bachelor’s degree
$71,552 4.9%

Master’s degree
$84,448 3.6%

Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D.)
$102,648 2.5%

Professional degree (e.g., M.D., J.D.)
$121,212 2.4%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, unpublished tables, 2012.

Career Preparation

All jobs require some sort of preparation. Below are some popular job titles and the preparation/training they require (along with the average wage earned per year).

Abbreviations:

OJT = On the Job Training CC = Community College

HS   = High school diploma or equivalent 4     = 4 year college/university

T      = Tech program or trade school 4+   = Masters or Ph.D.

App = Apprenticeship 4++ = professional degree plus certification

Little Preparation (Less than one month OJT through CC)

Occupation Title Training Mean Wages

Combined food service workers, including fast food OJT $25,500

Cashiers, except gaming OJT, HS $27,000

Retail sales OJT $32,000

Waiter, waitress OJT $30,000

General office clerk OJT, HS, CC $35,500

Child care workers OJT, HS, CC $22,000

Laborers and freight/stock handlers OJT, HS $32,500

Counter and rental clerks OJT $27,000

Janitors and cleaners, except maids OJT, HS $28,500

Maids and house cleaners OJT $25,000

Receptionists and information clerks OJT, HS, CC $33,000

Counter attendants, cafeteria and food concessions OJT $23,000

Landscaping and grounds keeping workers OJT, HS, T $35,000

Stock clerks OJT, HS $31,000

Teachers Assistants OJT, HS, CC $29,000

Short Preparation (1 to 12 months OJT, plus some tech, CC, or App)

Occupation Title Training Mean Wages

Sales representatives, non-tech or non-science manufacturing OJT, HS, 4 $60,000

Painters, construction and maintenance OJT, HS, App, CC, T $40,500

Bookkeeping, accounting and audit clerks OJT, HS, CC, 4 $42,000

Secretaries, general office OJT, HS, CC $40,000

Customer service representatives OJT, HS $37,000

Sales representatives, tech and science manufacturing OJT, HS, 4+ $70,000

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants OJT, HS, CC, 4 $45,000

Medical assistants OJT, HS, CC, 4 $32,500

Bus drivers, city transit OJT, HS $39,000

Dental assistants OJT, HS, CC, T $45,500

General farm, fishing and forestry laborers OJT, HS, CC, T, 4    varies

Truck drivers, tractor-trailer OJT, HS, T $42,500

Team assemblers OJT, HS, T, CC $33,000

Construction laborers OJT, HS, T, CC $47,000

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Middle-Level Preparation (1 to 4 years training through employer, CC or 4-year degree, or

combinations of these. All require high school graduation and OJT.)

Occupation Title Training Mean Wages

Registered Nurses 4+ $66,000

Hairdressers, stylists, cosmetologists CC, T $42,000

Managers of construction trades, first-line managers CC, App, 4+ $70,500

Carpenters CC+, App, T $52,500

Automotive service mechanics CC, T $45,000

Managers of office and Admin support workers CC, T $55,500

Managers of retail sales workers CC+ $49,500

Medical secretaries CC+ $35,500

Real estate sales agents CC, 4+ $55,500

Managers of food preparation workers CC, 4+ $42,000

Cooks, restaurant CC+ $30,000

Maintenance and repair workers CC, T $42,000

Electricians CC, App, T $60,000

All other managers CC+, 4+ $85,000

Licensed practical Nurses and vocational nurses CC+, 4 $43,500

More preparation (Completion of 4-year college degree or higher. May require additional professional

degree or license, plus work experience)

Occupation Title Training Mean Wages

Business operations specialists 4+ $67,000

College professors 4++ $69,500

Aerospace engineers 4++ $81,000

Elementary teachers 4+ $49,000

Insurance sales agents 4+ $60,000

General operations managers 4+ $107,000

Accountants and auditors 4+ $70,000

Management analysts 4+ $75,000

Physician and surgeons 4++ $125,000

Secondary teachers 4+ $52,500

Stock agents (securities and financial sales) 4+ $80,000

Computer systems analysts 4+ $75,500

All other teachers 4 $45,500

Middle school teachers 4+ $45,500

Construction managers 4 $80,000

Now, that you have considered career opportunities,

let’s take a CL SER look at the next 4 years of your life, & how it impacts future opportunities

There are 4 high schools in the Everett Public School system: Cascade High School, Everett High School, Henry M. Jackson High School, and Sequoia High School. Each one has the same requirements; however, it is important that you know each high school has varying course options.

To plan for your high school education, it is important for you to understand…

q What you plan to do after high school

q How many credits you need to graduate

q Which classes you are required to take to graduate

q Other graduation requirements

q How to calculate your GPA

q How to meet standard on the Reading, Writing, Math and Science portions of the Smarter Balanced Tests & Exit Exams

Earning credits

You must earn 22 credits to graduate from an Everett Public High School. You get these credits by passing classes. A semester class equals 0.5 credit (½ credit). By passing a whole year class (for example, English) you will earn a total of one credit (1.0 credit).

It is important that you keep up with your assignments, prepare for tests and quizzes and ask for help before you get behind. If you fail a class you will not earn credit and you will have to retake the class if it is a graduation requirement.

EARNING CREDITS IS CRITICAL!

CLASSES REQUIRED TO GRADUATE CLASSES REQUIRED TO

FROM HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE AND

The required classes for you to take in order to graduate from high school are:

§ 4.0 English credits

§ 3.0 Social Studies credits

ü 1.0 World History

ü 1.0 U.S. History

ü 0.5 Government

ü 0.5 Washington State History credit or Soc. Studies Elective (If you passed WSH in middle school)

§ 1.0 Fine Arts credit

§ 1.5 Physical Education credits

§ 0.5 Health credit

§ 3.0 Math credits

§ 1.0 Career & Technical Education credit

§ 2.0 Science credits

§ 0.5 Senior Seminar credit

§ 5.5 Elective credits

§ Senior Quantitative Elective**

Total 22.0 credits

The required classes for you to take in order to graduate & attend a 4-year college are:

§ 4.0 English credits

§ 3.0 Social Studies

ü 1.0 World History

ü 1.0 U.S. History

ü 0.5 Government

ü 0.5 Washington State History credit or another Social Studies* credit

§ 1.0 Fine Arts credit

§ 1.5 Physical Education credits

§ 0.5 Health credit

§ 4.0 Math credits/ Alg-Trig level or higher

§ 1.0 Career & Technical Education credit

§ 3.0 – 4.0 Science credits

§ 0.5 Senior Seminar credit

§ 2.0 or more Elective credits

§ 2.0 or more World Language credits

Total 22.0 credits

ATTEND A 4 YEAR COLLEGE

*Check your high school Planning Guide to find out what social studies classes they

offer.

** To align with the Washington State Student Achievement Council College Admission Standards, students must earn 1.0 credit in a mathematics-based quantitative course during the senior year of high school. This requirement may be met by earning credit in one of the three required mathematics courses; or earning credit in a mathematics-based quantitative course like Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or appropriate career and technical courses; or by earning credit in an Algebra-based Science course taken during the senior year. Completion of higher-level mathematics prior to the senior year fulfills this requirement (e.g., Pre-Calculus, Mathematics Analysis, or Calculus).

The course Planning Guide for each high school will explain the SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS for that school and how to account for your credits.

ü Meet standard on the Smarter Balanced Tests in English Language Arts, Math & Science

ü Meet standard on your Culminating Exhibition

Smarter Balanced Tests and Exit Exams

A state graduation requirement designed to ensure students have a solid foundation of reading, writing, math and science. Based on the Common Core State Standards, students are required to pass English Language Arts (ELA) exit exam, one of two math exit exams, and the Biology End of Course (EOC) exam, or a state-approved alternative.

A Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA): is earned by meeting standard on:

(1) the English Language Arts Exit Exam or 11^th-grade Smarter Balanced ELA Test,

(2) the Algebra 1 or Geometry EOC Exit Exam or 11^th-grade Smarter Balanced Math Test,

(3) and the Biology EOC or Comprehensive Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Test.

State approved assessments are required for high school graduation.

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For more information, please review the OSPI website:

www.k12.wa.us/assessment/Smarter/default.aspx

Culminating Exhibition and the High School & Beyond Plan

(also called: “Senior Project” or “CE”)

The Culminating Exhibition is required for graduation from all of the high schools in this district. Students have an opportunity develop a project that demonstrates application of knowledge and may include research, learning a new skill, writing a paper, and presenting the project to a review panel. This is an opportunity to have support and mentorship as you explore a topic, a career or a personal interest. It is also through this class that students complete their required High School and Beyond Plan.

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For more information, please review the EPS website:

http://everettce.com/

It’s Time to Check your Understanding of

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Directions: Answer each question. To assist, use the information covered on pages 16 - 21.

1. In addition to earning credits, name two other things you need to pass in order to graduate from high school:

1.

2.

2. Name one high school graduation requirement you can complete in middle school:

3. If you fail a class, you will still earn credit for the course. True False

4. From the list on pages 17 & 18, name a job that interests you: _______________

What type of training is needed? __________________________

What is the average wage? ______________________________

5. Do you need a world language…

… to graduate from high school? Yes No

… to enter a 4-year college/university? Yes No

6. You need to earn __________ credits to graduate from a high school in the Everett School District.

7. You need to earn _________ English credits to graduate from high school.

8. You need to earn _________ math credits to graduate from high school.

9. You need to earn _________ fine arts credits to graduate from high school.

10. To enter a 4-year College/University, a student needs to complete

__________ World Language credits, __________ English credits,

__________ Math credits, and __________ Social Studies credits.

Grades:

Freshmen grades DO count!

Ø Your grades throughout high school impact your future options.

Ø Your GPA does not start over each year.

Ø If you fail a class, you don’t get any credit and it doesn’t count toward your graduation. That failure will affect your transcript during your entire high school career, even if you take the class over and get a better grade.

Ø Note: When you apply to college, the GPA you submit is often based on your first 3 years - 9^th, 10^thand 11^th grade of high school. 9^th grade or your freshman year is 1/3 of your GPA used when applying to college. Colleges will see your senior transcript and GPA as well, so senior year is also extremely important.

Attendance:

There are important reasons to attend your classes. Too many absences can cause the following:

Ø Potential loss of credit

Ø Inability to take electives

Ø Inability to participate in sports, Sno-Isle, Running Start, etc.

Ø Inability to qualify for open campus

You need to be IN class to LEARN. Get a pre-arranged absence form from the school website or Attendance Office, fill it out, and turn it in to the Attendance Office before any planned absences. A parent/guardian must excuse your absence with the school attendance office within 2 days of the absence.

Changing your Schedule:

Ø You may make changes to your schedule ONLY during the first 10 days of a semester, and ONLY if you have an error on your schedule. See your school’s schedule change policy for more information.

Ø If you drop a class AFTER 10 days you will receive an F for that class.

Ø Make sure to talk to your counselor if there is a problem with your schedule.

Ø You may not drop a class that is a requirement for graduation.

Ø You cannot change your schedule based on teacher preference, your lunch, or to get into a class with a friend.

How to calculate your GPA

Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is the average of all your class grades that reflects your academic performance. GPAs are used in determining athletic and academic scholarships, college admissions, entrance to special programs, and work opportunities.

The grade you get for each class has a point value. The point value follows the point system:

A = 4.0 points

A- = 3.7 points

B+ = 3.3 points

B = 3.0 points

B- = 2.7 points

C+ = 2.3 points

C = 2.0 points

C- = 1.7 points

D+ = 1.3 points

D = 1.0 points

F = 0.0 points*

*“F” indicates a failing grade and is included in your GPA

To calculate your GPA, take the total number of points you have earned and divide those points by the number of classes you’ve taken.

Just for fun, calculate your CURRENT GPA!

What is your CURRENT GPA for this semester? __________

Is this the GPA you want to earn? YES NO

If “yes”, what are you doing to earn it? ____________________________________

If “no”, what could you do to earn a higher GPA? ____________________________

The High School Transcript used by all

Public Washington State High Schools

A transcript is a paper that summarizes your classes, grades and cumulative GPA. Colleges use your transcript to review your academic career and potential. Employers may use it to get a sense of what kind of employee you will be. The National College Athletic Association (NCAA) uses it to determine recruitment eligibility. Your transcript reports your classes and your grades.

The high school name & address

Grade Point Table

Your name, student ID, & parent/guardian name

Middle School Alg. 1, Geom. & Coordinated Science can be added to your H.S. Transcript

Cumulative credits earned

NOTICE: If you fail a class, you won’t earn credit

Cumulative GPA

2^nd semester classes, grades & credits earned

1^st semester classes, grades & credits earned

This section lists all of the high schools a student has attended

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Creating YOUR 4-year High School Plan

Use the charts on the following pages, along with your future high school (Cascade, Everett, Jackson, or Sequoia High School) Planning Guide to create your 4-year high school plan for high school graduation. On pages 27 – 32 you will find sample 4-year plans for college, college with band or choir, vocational prep, and vocational tech 4-year college plan. Remember, this is a “living” document; you should make updates to it throughout your high school career.

9^th grade, Semester 1 9^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 1	1. English 1
2. Science	2. Science

3. Mathematics	3. Mathematics

4. PE	4. Health

5.	5.

6.	6.

10^th grade, Semester 1 10^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 2	1. English 2
2. Science	2. Science

3. Mathematics	3. Mathematics

4. World History	4. World History

5.	5.

6.	6.

11^th grade, Semester 1 11^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 3	1. English 3
2. U . S . History	2. U . S . History

3. Mathematics	3. Mathematics

4.	4.

5.	5.

6.	6.

12^th grade, Semester 1 12^th grade, Semester 2

1. English	1. English
2. WA State ( unless you passed this in M.S. ) *or another Social Studies*	2. Government

3. Senior Seminar (CE)	3.

4.	4.

5	5.

6.	6.

What Career are you currently considering?	What training/education will you need in order to obtain this position?	What qualifications (HS classes, etc) will you need to get into this training/education?	What classes should you take in HS to make sure you are qualified to enter this training/education institution?	What other activities should you include in order to prepare you for your future?

9^th grade, Semester 1 9^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 1 or Honors	1. English 1 or Honors
2. Coordinated Science or Honors	2. Coordinated Science or Honors
3. Algebra, Geometry, or Alg. 2	3. Algebra, Geometry, or Alg. 2

4. PE	4. Health

5. Fine Arts	5. Career & Technical Education

6. World Language	6. World Language

10^th grade, Semester 1 10^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 2 or Honors	1. English 2 or Honors
2. Biology or Honors	2. Biology or Honors
3. Geometry, Algebra 2, or Pre-Cal	3. Geometry, Algebra 2, or Pre-Cal
4. World History or AP	4. World History or AP

5. Career & Technical Education	5. Fine Arts

6. World Language	6. World Language

11^th grade, Semester 1 11^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 3 or AP	1. English 3 or AP
2. U.S. History or AP	2. U.S. History or AP

3. Algebra 2, Pre-Cal, or Calculus	3. Algebra 2, Pre-Cal, or Calculus

4. Chemistry	4. Chemistry

5. PE	5. Elective

6. World Language	6. World Language

12^th grade, Semester 1 12^th grade, Semester 2

1. English – English 4, UW, AP , etc.	1. English - UW, AP , Myth/ Legend , etc.
2. WSH or other Social Studies	2. Government or AP

3. Pre-C, Stats, Cal, AP Stats, or AP Cal	3. Pre-C, Stats, Cal, AP Stats, or AP Cal

4. Physics, AP Bio, AP Chem, AP Physics	4. Physics, AP Bio, AP Chem, AP Physics
5. Sr. Seminar (CE)	5. Elective
6. PE	6. Elective

What Career are you currently considering?	What training/education will you need in order to obtain this position?	What qualifications (HS classes, etc) will you need to get into this training/education?	What classes should you take in HS to make sure you are qualified to enter this training/education institution?	What other activities should you include in order to prepare you for your future?

9^th grade, Semester 1 9^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 1 or Honors	1. English 1 or Honors
2. Coordinated Science or Honors	2. Coordinated Science or Honors

3. Algebra, Geometry, or Algebra 2	3. Algebra, Geometry, or Algebra 2

4. PE	4. Health

5. Band/Choir/AVID	5. Band/Choir/AVID

6. World Language	6. World Language

10^th grade, Semester 1 10^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 2 or Honors	1. English 2 or Honors
2. Biology or Honors	2. Biology or Honors

3. Geometry, Alg. 2, or Pre-Calculus	3. Geometry, Alg. 2, or Pre-Calculus

4. World History or AP	4. World History or AP

5. Band/Choir/AVID	5. Band/Choir/AVID

6. World Language	6. World Language

11^th grade, Semester 1 11^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 3 or AP	1. English 3 or AP
2. U.S. History or AP	2. US History or AP

3. Algebra 2, Pre-Cal, or Calculus	3. Algebra 2, Pre-Cal, or Calculus

4. Chemistry	4. Chemistry

5. Band/Choir/AVID	5. Band/Choir/AVID

6. World Language	6. World Language

12^th grade, Semester 1 12^th grade, Semester 2

1. English – English 4, UW, AP, etc.	1. English - UW, AP, Myth/Legend, etc.
2. WSH or Social Studies Elective	2. Government or AP

3. Pre-C, Stats, Cal, AP Stats, or AP Cal	3. Pre-C, Stats, Cal, AP Stats, or AP Cal

4. Physics, AP Bio, AP Chem, AP Physics	4. Physics, AP Bio, AP Chem, AP Physics

5. Band/Choir/AVID	5. Band/Choir/AVID

6. Senior Seminar (CE)	6. PE **

** To complete this option, a student will need to discuss options to complete the final 0.5 PE outside of normal school day with his/her counselor

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What Career are you currently considering?	What training/education will you need in order to obtain this position?	What qualifications (HS classes, etc) will you need to get into this training/education?	What classes should you take in HS to make sure you are qualified to enter this training/education institution?	What other activities should you include in order to prepare you for your future?

9^th grade, Semester 1 9^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 1 or Honors	1. English 1 or Honors
2. Coordinated Science or Honors	2. Coordinated Science or Honors

3. Algebra, Geometry, or Algebra 2	3. Algebra, Geometry, or Algebra 2

4. PE	4. Health

5. Fine Art	5. Career & Technical Education

6. World Language	6. World Language

10^th grade, Semester 1 10^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 2 or Honors	1. English 2 or Honors
2. Biology or Honors	2. Biology or Honors

3. Geometry, Alg. 2, or Pre-Calculus	3. Geometry, Alg. 2, or Pre-Calculus

4. World History or AP	4. World History or AP

5. Career & Technical Education	5. Fine Art

6. World Language	6. World Language

11^th grade, Semester 1 11^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 3 or AP	1. English 3 or AP
2. U.S. History or AP	2. U.S. History or AP

3. Mathematics	3. Mathematics

4. PE	4. PE

5. Elective	5. Elective

6. Elective	6. Elective

12^th grade, Semester 1 12^th grade, Semester 2

1. English – English 4, UW, AP, etc.	1. English - UW, AP, Myth/Legend, etc.
2. WSH or Social Studies Elective	2. Government or AP

3. Mathematics	3. Mathematics

4. Sr. Seminar	4. Elective

5. Elective	5. Elective

6. Elective	6. Elective

What Career are you currently considering?	What training/education will you need in order to obtain this position?	What qualifications (HS classes, etc) will you need to get into this training/education?	What classes should you take in HS to make sure you are qualified to enter this training/education institution?	What other activities should you include in order to prepare you for your future?

9^th grade, Semester 1 9^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 1	1. English 1
2. Coordinated Science	2. Coordinated Science

3. Mathematics	3. Mathematics

4. PE	4. Health

5. Fine Arts	5. Career & Technical Education

6. Elective or Support Class	6. Elective or Support Class

10^th grade, Semester 1 10^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 2	1. English 2
2. Biology	2. Biology

3. Mathematics	3. Mathematics

4. World History	4. World History

5. PE	5. PE

6. Career & Technical Education	6. Fine Arts

11^th grade, Semester 1 11^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 3	1. English 3
2. US History	2. US History

3. Mathematics	3. Mathematics

4. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective	4. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective

5. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective	5. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective

6. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective	6. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective

12^th grade, Semester 1 12^th grade, Semester 2

1. English – English 4, UW, AP, etc.	1. English - UW, AP, Myth/Legend, etc.
2. WSH or other Social Studies	2. Government

3. Sr. Seminar (CE)	3. Elective

4. Sr. Quantitative Elective	4. Sr. Quantitative Elective

5. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective	5. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective
6. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective	6. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective

What Career are you currently considering?	What training/education will you need in order to obtain this position?	What qualifications (HS classes, etc) will you need to get into this training/education?	What classes should you take in HS to make sure you are qualified to enter this training/education institution?	What other activities should you include in order to prepare you for your future?

9^th grade, Semester 1 9^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 1 or Honors	1. English 1 or Honors
2. Coordinated Science or Honors	2. Coordinated Science or Honors

3. Algebra, Geometry, or Algebra 2	3. Algebra, Geometry, or Algebra 2

4. PE	4. Health

5. Fine Arts	5. Career & Technical Education

6. World Language	6. World Language

10^th grade, Semester 1 10^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 2 or Honors	1. English 2 or Honors
2. Biology or Honors	2. Biology or Honors

3. Geometry, Alg 2, or Pre-Calculus	3. Geometry, Alg 2, or Pre-Calculus

4. World History or AP	4. World History or AP

5. PE	5. PE

6. World Language	6. World Language

11^th grade, Semester 1 11^th grade, Semester 2

1. English 3 or AP	1. English 3 or AP
2. U.S. History or AP	2. U.S. History or AP

3. Algebra 2, Pre-Cal, or Calculus	3. Alg 2, Pre-Cal, or Cal

4. Chemistry or Sno-Isle	4. Chemistry or Sno-Isle

5. World Language or Sno-Isle	5. World Language or Sno-Isle

6. Elective or Sno-Isle	6. Elective or Sno-Isle

12^th grade, Semester 1 12^th grade, Semester 2

1. English – English 4, UW, AP, etc.	1. English - UW, AP, Myth/Legend, etc.
2. WSH or other Social Studies	2. Government or AP

3. Sr. Seminar **	3. Elective

4. Sr. Quantitative Elective	4. Sr. Quantitative Elective

5. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective	5. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective

6. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective	6. Sno-Isle or CTE or Elective

** Talk with your counselor if you need to learn about options to complete 0.5 credit of WA State History, Social Studies, or CTE outside of school day

Generic Schedule

	9^th grade Fall Semester	9^th grade Spring Semester
1	Coordinated Science	Coordinated Science
2	English 1	English 1

3	Math	Math

4	Health	PE

5	Social Studies, Fine Art, or CTE	CTE or Fine Art

6	Fine Art or CTE	CTE or Fine Art

Schedule with

World Language

	9^th grade Fall Semester	9^th grade Spring Semester
1	Coordinated Science	Coordinated Science
2	English 1	English 1

3	Math	Math

4	Health	PE

5	Social Studies, Fine Art, or CTE	CTE or Fine Art

6	World Language	World Language

Schedule with

Band, Choir

or AVID

	9^th grade Fall Semester	9^th grade Spring Semester
1	Coordinated Science	Coordinated Science
2	English 1	English 1

3	Math	Math

4	Health	PE

5	Social Studies or CTE	CTE

6	Band, Choir or AVID	Band, Choir or AVID

Schedule with Band or Choir AND World Language

	9^th grade Fall Semester	9^th grade Spring Semester
1	Coordinated Science	Coordinated Science
2	English 1	English 1

3	Math	Math

4	Band or Choir	Band or Choir

5	Health	PE

6	World Language	World Language

v Pick friends who will help you graduate. We behave like the people we spend time with.

v Sit close to the front of the classroom when possible.

v Ask questions! If you don’t understand something, chances are others in the class don’t understand either.

v Use the after school academic support time. Teachers are available to help before & after school. The library is another perfect place to study.

v Learn to take good class notes.

v Learn to proofread, correct, and rewrite your written work.

v Study for tests.

v Turn off all electronic devices (TV, cell phones, social networking sites, video games, etc)! Students who engage in more than an hour or so of these activities a day put themselves at higher risk for failure.

v Find helpful adults. Find caring adults outside your immediate family to have as mentors. Students who have responsible adults, in addition to parents to support them, do better in school.

It’s Time to Check your STUDY SKILLS

Study Skills – Do you have them? (circle “yes” or “no”)

Study Plan:

1. Do you have a daily study schedule? Yes No

2. Do you have a good study area? Yes No

3. Do you review what you have studied? Yes No

4. Do you study/recall the main points from each class? Yes No

5. Do you take good class/study notes? Yes No

Review Techniques:

1. Do you have time scheduled to study/review before tests? Yes No

2. Do you plan your review systematically? Yes No

3. Do you summarize your notes? Yes No

4. Do you self-test yourself on material covered in your notes? Yes No

5. Do you ask the teacher what to study the most? Yes No

6. Do you try to predict the questions? Yes No

7. Do you review with other students? Yes No

8. Do you give yourself time to study for tests (versus cramming) ? Yes No

Attitude:

1. Do you think/feel you test well?

(versus feeling like you have failed before taking a test) Yes No

2. Do you see tests as a way to show how much you know? Yes No

Organize:

1. Do you study/review the day before a test? Yes No

2. Do you eat and sleep well before a test? Yes No

3. Do you stay calm before a test? Yes No

4. Do you have all the supplies needed before a test? Yes No

5. Do you question yourself as you study? Yes No

Pace yourself:

1. Do you listen carefully to the test instructions? Yes No

2. Do you read the entire test first? Yes No

3. Do you organize your thoughts before answering? Yes No

4. Do you budget time for each question? Yes No

5. Do you think carefully about one question at a time? Yes No

6. Do you write down key words? Yes No

7. Do you write legibly? Yes No

8. Do you avoid leaving blank answers? Yes No

9. Do you answer short questions specifically and with details? Yes No

10. Do you organize & express yourself clearly on essay questions? Yes No

11. Do you reread your answers when you finish? Yes No

A “Yes” answer will show that you have the study skills in that area. A “No” answer will show that you need improvement in those areas. Please look at each “No” answer and apply techniques to change it to a “Yes.” The following is a self-help study skills website that may provide additional guidance: www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html

See your H.S. Counselor and school counseling website for more information.

Sno-Isle Skills Center

Sno-Isle Skills Center often has exciting summer classes.

Check www. snoisle tech.com for more details.

Online High School

Students take online classes for a variety of reasons, which include: making up credits, accelerating credit acquisition, scheduling difficulties, fulfill prerequisites for advanced classes at their school, and more!

For more information, visit www.onlinehs.net or talk to your counselor

Summer School

Classes are offered during the summer at different sites and via Online HS.

Visit: The Everett Public Schools webpage or check with the Counseling Office.

Sequoia High School

Sequoia High School (SHS) was built on three major principles:

(1) personalizing,

(2) performance

(3) choice

Any student between the ages of 15-21, who is a high school student (grades 9-12), and will be able to complete all high school credits and requirements by the time s/he turns 21 is welcome to enroll at Sequoia High School.

Sequoia is a high school of only 200+ students. It is a school of choice. Students give up the broad course offerings and extracurricular activities of a traditional school for this more personal, individualized approach.

Hey!! There’s still plenty of time

to make sure you are ready

For the remainder of your 8^th grade year:

Make the rest of your 8^th grade year count. Start building your H. S. muscles now by:

v Completing work, participating in class, meeting due dates and deadlines, and using a calendar

v Setting and achieving goals. The skills you acquire by merely working on goals will help you prepare for the rigor of high school.

v Joining a club or volunteer to help with a dance, sporting event, or become a peer mentor in a class.

v Asking for help in your classes. The skills you are learning in 8^th grade are a foundation for your 9^th grade year.

v Talking to your counselor and teachers about registering for upper level or honor classes in 9^th grade.

v Visiting the high school you will attend next year. Attend any functions that the high school offers for incoming freshmen.

v Taking summer classes to polish up on your writing, reading and math skills. You will use these skills in every class.

v Getting a summer job and begin saving for activities in high school i.e. homecoming, prom, college (it is NOT too early to start saving!)

List 3 things you WILL do to make sure you are prepared for high school:

1. ______________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________

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3. ______________________________________________________

It’s Time to Check your TIME MANAGEMENT

Time flies when you’re…

#1

How do you spend your time? Fill in this worksheet with what you do in a normal school week. Use the results to figure out where you might have some extra time. Then, set a goal focused on how you can improve your schedule.

How many hours do you:	Daily Total	Frequency	Weekly total
Sleep (include naps)?		x 7 days
Spend in school?		x 7 days
Study or do homework?		x 7 days

Watch TV?		x 7 days

Spend online or on the computer?		x 7 days

Talk on the phone?		x 7 days

Work at a job?		x 7 days

Commute to and from school?		x 7 days

Participate in extracurricular activities (e.g. sports)?		x 7 days

Prepare and eat meals?		x 7 days

Other:		x 7 days

Other:		x 7 days

Other:		x 7 days
Total Hours

#2

Read the information on page 38

#3

One goal I have to improve my schedule is:

Adapted from www.collegeboard.com

It’s 9 pm ~ Do you know where your homework is and what you need to get done?

Do you ever feel like your always running late, or do you continually have late or missing assignments? Does it seem like your day goes too fast and you run out of time to get everything completed? Here are a few tips on how to take control of your time and organize your life.

1. Every day make a “to do” list ~ whether it be on paper or by using your cell phone calendar, list your most important tasks first.

2. Use spare time wisely. Waiting for your parent to pick you up? Have extra time during lunch? Use any spare time to read or study your notes from the day.

3. It’s okay to say “No.” If you have an exam on Friday and have been invited to attend the basketball game the night before, you may need to stay home if you haven’t already studied for your exam.

4. Find the right time. Most people have a “best time” to study ~ find your right time. For example, if you feel the most awake in the afternoon, do your studying then versus in the late evening.

5. Every day review your notes. This helps to reinforce what you’ve learned, so you’ll need less time to study. This will also help if you teacher calls on you the next day or if there is a pop quiz.

6. Get a good night’s sleep. If you are tired your day will seem longer and your tasks will feel more difficult.

7. Communicate your schedule with others. If your friends know you study from 4 – 5:30 pm, they’ll know to hold off on calling you until after you’re done working.

8. Track your tasks. Figure out your free time, budget your time and plan activities accordingly

9. Don’t waste time agonizing. Have you ever worried about an assignment or project all night long? Was it worth it? Instead of agonizing and procrastinating, just do it.

10. Keep things in perspective. Set realistic goals – unrealistic goals will set you up for failure. Set goals that are challenging but reachable.

Extra Curricular opportunities at

High School

A great way to ensure your success and to meet new friends in high school is to get INVOLVED. If you are actively involved in your school, it is more likely that you will enjoy being there and be successful. Along with being fun, activities help to build your leadership skills.

Some options include:

Ø Sports

Ø Clubs

Ø Band or Choir

Ø ASB (class officer elections are held the 1^st month of 9^th grade)

Check out what your future high school has to offer by looking in the Planning Guide, talking to coaches and teachers, searching the high school webpage, making an appointment to talk to your counselor, or joining a student leadership group (they know what is going on because they plan school functions).

See your high school’s Planning Guide or website to find specific information about extracurricular activities.

It’s Time to Check your Understanding of

More KEY HIGH SCHOOL CONCEPTS

Directions: Answer each question. To assist, use the information covered on pages 23 - 39.

1. Name one reason a student would take an online class: ___________________

2. A parent/guardian must excuse your absence with the school attendance office

within ______ days of the absence.

3. Will your freshman year grades count toward your cumulative GPA? YES NO

4. What are the 3 major principles at Sequoia High School?

1. ___________________ 2. __________________ 3. ___________________

5. Name 3 things you should know about changing your class schedule once school has started:

1.

2.

3.

6. What is the webpage for the Online HS program? www.____________________

7. Figure out the grade point average for the following grades and then figure out what the cumulative GPA will be:

A C B

A B B

B B A

A D F Cumulative GPA

8. Your grade point average (_____. P. ______) is a number (the _______________ of all your grades) that reflects your academic performance.

9. Name 1 extracurricular school activity you are interested in joining: _________________

10. From the list on page 33, name 3 things you can do now to make sure you are ready for high school?

1.

2.

3.

The High School Cyber Hunt

Directions: Access your high school website to answer the following questions!

1. The name of my high school is: _______________________________________

2. My high school mascot is: ___________________________________________

3. My high school colors are: ___________________________________________

4. My high school day starts at this time: __________________________________

5. My high school day is over at this time: _________________________________

6. My high school principal’s name is: ____________________________________

7. My high school counselor’s name is: ___________________________________

8. My high school is located in this town: __________________________________

9. My HS’s High School & Beyond family night is being held on: _______________

(enter date)

10. I look forward to getting more information about and/or joining the following two activities, sports teams and/or clubs:

a. ___________________________ b. _____________________________

11. The exam that WA State requires me to pass is called the: _________________

12. The 2 college entry exams & their websites are:

Name _____________________ Website ____________________________

Name _____________________ Website ____________________________

13. The most interesting thing about my high school is: _______________________

________________________________________________________________

14. I need ______________ of credits to graduate.

(number)

15. I WILL graduate in the year of: ____________________________!

Webpage Resources

High School Websites:

Cascade High School: www.everettsd.org/Domain/8

CHS Counseling Dept: www.everettsd.org/domain/2025

Everett High School: www.everettsd.org/Domain/9

EHS Counseling Dept: www.everettsd.org/domain/2026

H. M. Jackson High School: www.everettsd.org/Domain/10

JHS Counseling Dept.: www.everettsd.org/domain/2027

Sequoia High School: www.everettsd.org/Domain/11

SHS Counseling Dept: www.everettsd.org/domain/2028

Online High School: www.onlinehs.net

High School Resource Websites:

Athletics: www.everettsd.org/Page/199

AVID: www.avid.org

Career & Technical Education: www.everettsd.org/Page/5958

Food & Nutrition: www.everettsd.org/Page/4827

Everett School District H.S. Graduation requirements

Policies: http://docushare.everett.k12.wa.us/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-412/2410%20High%20School%20Graduation%20Requirements.pdf

Procedures: http://docushare.everett.k12.wa.us/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-441/2410P%20High%20School%20Graduation%20Requirements.pdf

State Testing: www.k12.wa.us/assessment

Post High School Planning Websites:

ACT: www.act.org

Apprenticeships: www.lni.wa.gov/tradeslicensing/apprenticeship/programs/

Career Search: www.wois.org , www.myfuture.com

College Planning: See the College & Career Readiness link on each High School Counseling Webpage

College Board (SAT, AP, etc.): www.collegeboard.org

College Searches: www.collegeboard.org , www.fastweb.com , www.checkoutacollege.com ,

www.questbridge.org/ ,

www.projectopportunity.net/

Gap Year Fairs: www.usagapyearfairs.org/

Military: www.military.com

NCAA Clearinghouse: http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp

Scholarships: www.thewashboard.org . Also, under the College & Career Readiness link (on each High School Counseling Webpage), click on “Scholarships”

2.	in understanding high school credits and requirements
3.	in developing your 9^th grade schedule
4.	by providing sample 4-year course plan forms
5.	in knowing where to go for help and support

Majors are offered in many academic, scientific, and technical fields. In most fields, if you plan to transfer to a 4-year college/univ., you work toward an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Arts & Sciences (A.A.S.) degree, which requires 90 college-level credits. Once you complete a community college degree you can apply to a 4-year college where you can earn a higher degree.




Technical & Trade
Colleges

·	Free technical training in over 200 skill areas
·	G.I. Bill-Tuition for any school

Be a high school graduate
·	Be at least 17 years of ages (under 18 requires permission of parents)
·	Be physically qualified
·	Be of good moral character
·	Qualify on the Armed Services Vocation Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

Internships may be offered in any field, including manufacturing, health care, banking and finance, travel and hospitality, communications and construction.


Consider this- if you are a high school student thinking about college: Someone with a: bachelor's degree earns nearly $1 million more over his or her lifetime than a high school graduate. A Census Bureau survey shows a full-time worker (who works what demographers call a typical work-life period, between ages 25 – 64) will expect to earn:

The ___________________ ________________ Center is a vocational school located near Paine Field and offers over 25 different career/vocational programs.
4.	Earning an ___________________ ________________ degree is basically the same thing as completing the first 2 years at a 4-year college/university.

You must be a high school graduate in order to join the military? True
False

Level of education completed	Mean (average) earnings in 2011	Unemployment rate in 2011
Less than a high school diploma	$29,848	14.1%
High school graduate, no college	$41,288	9.4%

Some college, no degree	$46,288	8.7%

Occupational program (career school)	$49,920	6.6%

*Associate degree* (academic program)	$52,988	6.9%

Bachelor’s degree	$71,552	4.9%

Master’s degree	$84,448	3.6%

Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D.)	$102,648	2.5%

Professional degree (e.g., M.D., J.D.)	$121,212	2.4%