1. Earning credits
    2. Grades:
    3. Attendance:
    4. Changing your Schedule:


           

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          Everett Public Schools

          8th to 9th 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:

           

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


           


           

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          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

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          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


           

           

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          “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!

           

           

           

           

           

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          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 skills by graduation. Most students will meet
          (CAA) this requirement, & earn the CAA, by passing state exit exams.


           
          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 11th 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.
           
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          To assist, use the definitions on pages 6 & 7.

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           ___________________  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.

           

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

           

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

           

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          ___________________  Permission to be excused from taking a particular class.

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           ___________________  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.

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

           
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          Classes that prepare you for life after high school such as
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          ___________________  “Approval Required”. Some classes are designed AR which means you must have the teachers’ permission before you can sign up for the class

           

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          Required for graduation at all Everett district high schools. A culminating
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          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.
           
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          Challenging yourself by taking higher level subject courses requiring pre-requisite skills, Advanced Placement (AP), Honors (H), and College in the High School (CHS).


            

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          “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.
           
           
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          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.


           

           

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          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 “alt" 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.

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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.

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          Think about the WOIS interest survey ( 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 Bridges, or those that you absolutely KNOW what you’d like to do, ask yourself: Do these careers still interest you?

          Then, star (alt) the career that most interests you.            

                            Still interested?

          Career #1 _____________________________  Yes    No

           

          Career #2 _____________________________  Yes    No

           

          Career #3 _____________________________  Yes    No

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

          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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          Thinking about your starred (alt) 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.

           

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          _________________   _________________   _________________

           

          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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          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?

           

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          Why?

           

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          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?

           

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          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? ____________________________

           

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          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

           



           

           

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


           
          3. The ___ Sno-Isle     _ ___ Skills __ Center is a vocational school located near Paine Field and offers over 25 different career/vocational programs.
          4. Earning an ___ academic ___ __ transfer ___ degree is basically the same thing as completing the first 2 years at a 4-year college/university.


           
          5. ___ Running ___ ____ Start ___ is a program which allows juniors & seniors with at least 10 credits to attend community college tuition FREE.
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          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.

           

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          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      


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          Now, that you have considered career opportunities,

          let’s take a CLalt 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, H. 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 and 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!


           

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          CLASSES REQUIRED TO GRADUATE       CLASSES REQUIRED TO


          FROM HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE AND

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

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           **   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.

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

          ü Meet standard on your Culminating Exhibition


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          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 11th-grade Smarter Balanced ELA Test,

          (2)   the Algebra 1 or Geometry EOC Exit Exam or 11th-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  

           

           

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          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/  

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          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. Smarter Balanced Tests & Exit Exams

           

          2. Culminating Exhibition & the HS & Beyond Plan

           

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

          WA State History, Algebra 1, Geometry, Coord. Science

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          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: ( See pg 17/18 )

           

          What type of training is needed? __________________________

           

          What is the average wage? ______________________________

           

          5.   Do you need a world language…

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          … to graduate from high school?    Yes    No

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

           

          6.   You need to earn ____ 22 ___ credits to graduate from a high school in the Everett School District.

           

          7.   You need to earn ___ 4.0 ___ English credits to graduate from high school.

           

          8.   You need to earn ____ 3 _____ math credits to graduate from high school.

           

          9.   You need to earn ____ 1 _____ fine arts credits to graduate from high school.

           

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

           

          ____ 2 ____ World Language credits, _____ 4 _____ English credits,

           

          ___ 4 _____ Math credits, and ____ 3 _____ Social Studies credits.

           

           

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          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 - 9th, 10th and 11th grade of high school. 9th 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.

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          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.

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          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.

           

           

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          How to calculate your GPA


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          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:

           

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           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 trimester? __________

           

          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? ____________________________

           

           

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          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.

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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.

           

           9th grade, Semester 1  9th 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.


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           10th grade, Semester 1  10th 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.


           11th grade, Semester 1  11th 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.


           12th grade, Semester 1  12th 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.
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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?
           

           

                       		   
           

           

           
           


           

           

          9th grade, Semester 1 9th 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
           

          10th grade, Semester 1 10th 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
           

          11th grade, Semester 1 11th 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
           

          12th grade, Semester 1 12th 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


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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?
           


           

           
                     		   
           

           

           
           


           

           

          9th grade, Semester 1 9th 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


           10th grade, Semester 1 10th 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


           11th grade, Semester 1 11th 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
           

           12th grade, Semester 1 12th 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?
           


           

           
                     		   
           

           

           
           


           

           

           9th grade, Semester 1  9th 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


           10th grade, Semester 1  10th 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


           11th grade, Semester 1  11th 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


           12th grade, Semester 1  12th 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


           


           

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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?
           


           

           
                     		   
           

           

           
           


           

           

           9th grade, Semester 1 9th 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


           10th grade, Semester 1 10th 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


           11th grade, Semester 1   11th 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


           12th grade, Semester 1 12th 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


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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?
           


           

           
                     		   
           

           

           
           


           

           

           9th grade, Semester 1 9th 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


           10th grade, Semester 1 10th 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


           11th grade, Semester 1 11th 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


           12th grade, Semester 1 12th 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


           


           

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          		Coordinated Science Coordinated Science
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          		English 1 English 1
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          		Health PE
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          		Social Studies, Fine Art, or CTE CTE or Fine Art
          6
          		Fine Art or CTE CTE or Fine Art


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          1
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          		English 1 English 1
          3
          		Math Math
          4
          		Health PE
          5
          		Social Studies, Fine Art, or CTE CTE or Fine Art
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          		World Language World Language
           

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           9th grade Fall Semester 9th grade Spring Semester
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          		Math Math
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          		Band, Choir or AVID Band, Choir or AVID
           

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          		English 1 English 1
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          		Math Math
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          		Band or Choir Band or Choir
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          		Health PE
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          		World Language World Language


           

           

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          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.

           

           

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          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  

           

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          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.snoisletech.com   for more details.


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          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

           

           


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          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.

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          Hey!! There’s still plenty of time

          to make sure you are ready

           


          For the remainder of your 8th grade year:

           


          Make the rest of your 8th 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 8th grade are a foundation for your 9th grade year.

           

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

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          It’s Time to Check your TIME MANAGEMENT

           

          Time flies when you’re…

           

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          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    


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           One goal I have to improve my schedule is:

           

           

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          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.

           

           

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          Extra Curricular opportunities at

          High School

           

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          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 1st month of 9th 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.

           

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          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: ___ (see pg. 35) ___

           

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

           

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           within __ 2 __ 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. __ personalizing ___ 2. ___ performance __ 3. ___ choice ___

           

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

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          2.

           

          3.

           

          6.   What is the webpage for the Online HS program? www. onlinehs.net ___

           

          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

          3.75    2.25    2.0    2.67

           

          8.   Your grade point average (_ G _. P. _ A __) is a number (the ___ average __ of all your grades) that reflects your academic performance.

           

          9.   Name 1 extracurricular school activity you are interested in joining: (answers will vary)  

           

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

           

          1. (See pg. 33)

           

          2.

           

          3.

           

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          The High School Cyber Hunt

           

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

           


           

          1.   The name of my high school is: Everett, Sequioa , Cascade, Jackson

           

          2.   My high school mascot is: Seagull, Squirrel, Bear, Timberwolf

           

          3.   My high school colors are: Purple/Gold, Silver/Black, Crimson/Grey, Green/Black

           

          4.   My high school day starts at this time: 7:30 am (SHS’s start time varies)

           

          5.   My high school day is over at this time: 2 pm (SHS’s end time varies)

           

          6.   My high school principal’s name is: Lancaster, Shepherd, Woods, Peters

           

          7.   My high school counselor’s name is: __ (names will vary) ______________

           

          8.   My high school is located in this town: Everett, Everett, Everett, Mill Creek _

           

          9.   My HS’s High School & Beyond family night is being held on: ( See webpage )

          (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: Smarter Balanced                    Tests & Exit Exams

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

           

          Name _____ SAT __________  Website _  www.collegeboard.org __

           

          Name _____ ACT ___________  Website ____  www.act.org     ________

           

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

           

          ________________________________________________________________

           

          14.   I need ___    22 ____ of credits to graduate.

          (number)

           

          15.   I WILL graduate in the year of: ______ 2018 ______!

           


          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”


          Understanding High School Credits

          An Introduction Activity

          8th grade

           


          ASCA Standards:  A:A3 Achieve school success, A:B1 Improve learning, A:B2 Plan to achieve goals

           

          Purpose:   

          Students will understand the basics of the credits required for high school graduation and beyond.

          · Identify the required credits and electives credits

          · Record credits as classes are completed throughout the 4 years of an hypothetical high school

          · Distinguish between credit requirements for attending a 4 year university after high school and credit requirements for high school graduation without attending a 4 year university.

          · Be able to identify areas of concern and options if credits are not earned.

           

          Materials needed:

          Worksheet with the empty squares representing credit requirement

          High school requirement pages from High School Guidelines booklet

          Colored pencils





          Lesson

          v Start lesson by reviewing critical vocabulary: credits, electives, CTE Describe the number of classes needed to graduate from high school

          o   6 classes each semester so 12 classes a year

          o   Show students that this is 48 semester classes (12 classes/year X 4 years) in high school

          o   Share with students that they need to pass 44/48 or 11/12 semester classes each year.

          o   You can let them know that a “D” is passing but will GREATLY impact their GPA.

          o   Explain to student that they work they do in middle school prepares them for future learning and sets them up to pass their high school courses.

           

          v Use overhead/document camera with blank worksheet.

           

          o   Guide students through each year of high school and have them shade in half a box for each completed class (.5 credit for each class). You will need the graduation requirements from the planning guide for your reference.

          o   Begin with freshman year and assume this “student” will pass each class. Use a specific color for each subject area: ex: math is blue, English is red, etc.

          o   When the basic high school requirements have been shaded in (22 full boxes) – you begin to add options:

          Ø additional classes for a 4 year university

          Ø erase classes when credit are not received and discuss the so what happens with this – retake class, have freshman status again, summer school, credit recovery, etc.

          o   An additional activity is to have students look at a sample transcript and shade in the classes that student completed for a look at what credits were received and what is still needed.

           

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          Total Credits/Years Needed
           

          English

           

           

           
          		      
           

          Math

           

           

           
          		      
           

          Social Studies

           

           
          		      

             
           

          Science

           

           

           
          		      
           

          PE/Health

           

           

           
          		      
           

          Fine Arts

           

           

           
          		      
           

          Career Technical Educ

           
          		      
           

          Senior Seminar

           

           
          		      
           

          World Languages

           

           
          		      
           

          Electives

           

           

           
          		      


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          Grades:

          Freshmen grades ______ __________!

          Ø Your grades throughout high school impact your future options.

          Ø Your ________ does not start over each year.  

          Ø If you ______ a class, you don’t get any ______ and it _______ count toward your graduation. That failure ______ _______your transcript during your _______ high school career, _____ ____ you take the class over and get a better grade.

           

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

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          ___________________:

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

          Ø Potential _______________

          Ø Inability to take ____________

          Ø _________ to participate in _______, ______-_____, _______ _________, etc.

          Ø ___________ to qualify for ________ __________

           

          You need to be _____ class to ________. Get a pre-arranged absence form from the _______ website or ________ 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.

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          _________________ your Schedule:

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

          Ø If you ________ a class ________ 10 days you will receive an _____ for that class.

          Ø Make sure to _______ _____ _________ _________ if there is a problem with your schedule.

          Ø You _______ _______ _______ ___ __________that is a requirement for graduation.

          Ø You __________ change your schedule based on ________ __________, your lunch, or to get into a class with a _________.

           

           

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          v ________ friends who will help you ______. We ______ like the people we ________ _______ with.

           

          v Sit close to the ______ of the _________ when possible.

           

          v Ask __________! If you don’t ___________ something, chances are ________ in the class don’t understand either.

           

          v Use the ________ _________ academic support time. __________ are available to help before & after school. The _________ is another perfect place to ___________.

           

          v Learn to take good ____________ ___________.

           

          v Learn to _________, _________, and ________ your written work.

           

          v Study for ________.

           

          v Turn off all __________ devices (TV, ______ ________, social _________ sites, _______ games, etc)! Students who ________ in more than an _______ or so of these activities ___ _______ put themselves at higher risk for __________.

           

          v Find _______ adults. Find _______ adults ________ your immediate _______ to have as _______. Students who have ____________ adults, in addition to _________ to support them, do ___________ in school.

           

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          Hey! There’s still ________ of time

          to make sure you are ________

           


          For the remainder of your ____ ________ year:

           

          Make the rest of your 8th grade year_________. Start building your H. S. _______ now by:

           

          v Completing work, _____________ in class, meeting _______ ________ and deadlines, and using a _____________r

           

          v __________ and achieving _________. The skills you __________ by merely working on ________ will help you prepare for the _________ of high school.

           

          v Joining a ________ or ______________ to help with a _________, _________ _________, or become a __________ mentor in a class.

           

          v ___________ for help in your classes. The skills you are learning in 8th grade are a ______________ for your ______ grade year.

           

          v Talking to your ____________ and __________ about registering for ________ __________ or honor classes in _______ grade.

           

          v __________ the high school you will attend next year. ________ ______ functions that the high school offers for ____________ ____________.

           

          v Taking _____________ classes to _________ up on your _______, _________ and ________ skills. You will use these skills in ______ class.

           

          v Getting a _________ ________ and begin saving for activities in high school i.e. ___________, _______, _______ (it is NOT _____ _______ to start ________!)

           

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

          1. _________________________________________

          2. ______________________________________________

          3. _________________________________________

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

           

          Do you ever feel like your _____________ running late, or do you _________ have _________ or __________ assignments? Does it seem like your day goes too ___________ and you run out of time to get everything __________? Here are a few tips on how to take __________of your time and __________ your life.

           

          1.   Every day make a “_______ _______” list ~ whether it be on _________ or by using your ________ ________ calendar, list your __________ __________ tasks first.

           

          2.   Use ________ time wisely. Waiting for your __________to pick you up? Have _________ time during lunch? Use any ________ time to _______ or study your _________ from the day.

           

          3.   It’s _________ to say “________.” If you have an exam on __________ and have been invited to attend the ______________ game the _________ _________, you may need to ________ ________ if you haven’t already _________ for your exam.

           

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

           

          5.   __________ _______ review your notes. This helps to __________ what you’ve learned, so you’ll need l________ time to study. This will also help if you teacher _______on you the next day or if there is a ________ _______.

           

          6.   Get a good night’s ________. If you are ________ your day will seem longer and your _________will feel more _______.

           

          7.   _____________ your _____________ with others. If your friends _______ you study from 4 – 5:30 pm, they’ll ________ to hold off on _________ ________ until _________ you’re _______ working.

           

          8.   _________ your ____________. __________ _______ your _______ time, ________ your time and _______ activities accordingly

           

          9.   Don’t ____________ time ________. Have you ever _________about an assignment or __________ all night long? Was it _______ it? __________ of agonizing and __________, just ________ it.

           

          10.   Keep things in _______________. Set __________ goals – unrealistic ____________will set you up for __________. Set goals that are ____________ but ____________.


          High School Planning Guide Scavenger –

          Know Your Future


           

          Directions:  As you read your High School Planning Guide, answer all questions    below; include the page number where you found your answer.

           

          1.   In addition to earning credits, what two other things do you need in order to graduate?

           

           

          b.

           

          2.   What is the difference between a two year and four year college? Elaborate.

           

           

          3.   How many years of training/school do I need in order to become a dental assistant?

           

           

          4.   Identify 6 post high school opportunities.

          a.

          b.

          c.

          d.

          e.

          f.

           

          5.   True or False:  You must be a high school graduate in order to join the      military.

           

          6.   According to the 4 year plan, what subject must you take all four years of high school?

           

           

          7.   What does the abbreviation AP stand for?

           

           

          8.   What is one reason you would take an online class?

           

           

          9.   Do you need a world language in order to graduate? YES  NO

           

           

          10.   How many credits do you need to graduate from a high school in the Everett School District?

           

           

          11.   How many English credits do you need to graduate?

           

          12.   What are at least 2 options for earning college credit in the high school?

           

          a.

           

          b.

           

          13.   What 3 things do you need to know about changing your class schedule once school has started (in high school)?

           

          a.

           

          b.

           

          c.

           

          14.   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

           

           

          15.   Will your grades your freshman year count toward your Cumulative GPA?

           

          16.   What are the three major principles at Sequoia High School?

           

          a.

           

          b.

           

          c.

           

          17.   What are some things you can do NOW to make sure you are ready for High School? Identify at least 5.

           

          a.

           

          b.

           

          c.

           

          d.

           

          e.

           

          18.   What is one high school graduation requirement you can meet in middle school?


          H.A.C. 4-year Plan Powerpoint Lesson

           

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