Class of 2013

Class of 2013Graduation Requirements

In todays Advisory, we will be going over your graduation requirements. These include credits, testing & culminating project. 1Credit Requirement: 22.0 Total CreditsPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DOES NOT REFLECT COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

English:3.0Fine Arts:1.0Mathematics (Algebra and Above):3.0Science:2.0Social Studies:World Studies I, II, III1.5US History1.0Civics0.5Career and Technical Education:1.0Health:0.5Fitness:1.5Elective:7.0

This is a list of the credit requirements the class of 2013 needs to meet. These are HIGH SCHOOL requirements only and do not reflect college entrance requirements.

Please note, for Math your class must pass Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. There are exceptions to the 3rd year of math; Please meet with your counselor to discuss your Math pathway if you have questions.2State Assessment and Other RequirementsState AssessmentsPass Reading HSPE Pass Writing HSPEPass ONE Math End-of-Course Exam (EOC)(Algebra 1 or Geometry)

Washington State History 8th grade, Out-of-State history, or take in high school

You must pass the Reading HSPE, Writing HSPE and ONE Math end of course exam in either Algebra or Geometry or a state-approved alternative.

Washington State History is another graduation requirement.34-Year College:Additional RequirementsFor admission to a four-year college or University you will need to take:4 years of English2 years of Science, including 1 credit of algebra-based Biology, Chemistry or Physics3 years of Math (through SENIOR YEAR)2 years of the same World Language

If your plan is to go to a 4-year college directly after high school, these additional requirements need to be met.

Please note: Washington State colleges ask that you take math through your senior year unless you have met Pre-Calculus or higher.

4Culminating ProjectNTPS Graduation RequirementState of Washington Diploma Requirement

Why does Timberline require a Culminating Project? The answer is: it is a requirement for graduation in the North Thurston Public Schools and it is a state requirement for a diploma.5Culminating Project: The PortfolioBest Work Samples of:Reading or Writing Mathematics Creative, Artistic or a ProductionPersonal Choice of Entry

The first element of Culminating Project is your Portfolio. Your portfolio contains documents demonstrating proficiency in essential skills. While you are adding samples each year, your portfolio should also contain work from your senior year. Please note that best work doesnt have to be A-level work, but it should be something you worked hard on and are proud of.

Students will be required to submit documentation to their advisors of best works in these areas. 6Culminating Project: Community InvolvementMinimum of 20 hours, which can be done in a combination of:Community Service ActivitiesJob ShadowingWorking with an Adult Mentor

**School service projects can only count toward 10 hours**

The second element is community involvement. Timberline students are required to complete a minimum of 20 community involvement hours.

Some examples of community involvement are: volunteering at a hospital, working with a service organization such as Boys and Girls Club, or career exploration through job shadowing an expert in a career of interest.

You must complete this requirement by the time of your presentation, during student-led conferences

7A Note About Service HoursHours should be done ASAP or soon after Spring Break.

An in-danger of not graduating list is created after Spring Break for students who have not finished their requirements

8Culminating Project:The PresentationDuring Student Led Conferences (SLCs)Presentation includes:Portfolio of Best WorksAdvisory Documentation (The THS Checklist)High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP)Reflection on Community Involvement

The third element is a presentation, which will be fulfilled through your student-led conference. The presentation documents your proficiency in the essential skills of speaking, academic performance and future educational and work goal setting.9Timberline Checklist

You will be given the THS Checklist of Culminating Project requirements, which is shown here. You will bring this to your SLC to give to your Advisor before beginning your presentation.

10The end is nearKeep your grades up, it matters!For GraduationTo Colleges (they WILL ask for a final transcript)Grade Checks and Marching ListCounselors will do grade checks in early May. Seniors in danger of failing a class they need to graduate will be placed in back of the marching line. Their marching partner will be placed in the back with them.

We are nearing the end of your senior yearplease keep these things in mind

Counselors will be doing grade checks in May. If you are failing, or near, failing a class you will be placed on the back of the Marching line AS WILL YOUR PARTNER.11Questions?