GKHS Course SelectionInformation 2015-2016
Class of 2016
Graduation Requirements
• Eng Lang Arts– 4 credits• Social Studies – 3 credits• Science – 2 credits• Math – 3 credits
– Algebra 1– Geometry– Advanced Algebra
• Health/PE 2.5 Credits– Health 0.5– PE 1.5– Health/PE 0.5
• Fine Arts – 1 credit
• Occupational/Vocational Education (CTE) – 1 credit
• Career Education & Culminating Project – 1 credit
• Electives – 5 credits• Pass Reading and
Writing state exams• Pass Math and Science
End of Course Assessments.
4-Year College Entrance Requirements
• English – 4 credits• Math – 3 credits (minimum
of Algebra 1, Geometry, AND Adv Algebra), must take math based class senior year
• Social Studies – 3 credits
• Science – 2 credits lab science, one credit of Algebra based science (Chemistry or Physics)
• Fine Arts – 1 credit• World Languages – 2
credits of the same language
• ACT/SAT score (Take this spring!)
Credit Retrieval• GK Aventa Online Credit Retrieval
– $70 per 0.5 credit ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch)– English Language Arts– Social Studies– Science
• GK ALEKS Math Credit Retrieval– $70 per 0.5 credit ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch)– Algebra 1 through Pre-Calculus
• BYU Online– $140 per 0.5 credit (Price may increase next school year.)– Core classes and elective classes.
See your counselor for enrollment information/paperwork.
Running Start• COMPASS – $15 at Pierce College; must
score into college level reading & writing
• GK Course Selection Forms – check on Running Start line and choose GK courses for next year.
• Student Running Start Meeting – March 11, during study support in the auditorium
• Parent Running Start Meeting – March 24, 6:30 PM at Bethel High School.
Advanced Placement
• AP students will take an AP test in May – approximately $95 AP test fee
• Interested students must read and sign the AP contract.
• Scores of 3,4, or 5 may earn college credit or waivers at college level
• AP is a predictor of completion of a 4-year college degree.
• Don’t take too many AP and/or challenging classes!
College in the High School
• Earn college credit from the University of Washington.
• Cost: approximately $370
• GKHS Courses:– The Biology of Addiction and the Brain– AP Computer Science
Pierce County Skills Center
• Technical programs to earn college and high school credit.
• Attend GK 3 class periods and attend PCSC 3 class periods.
• GK Course Selection Forms – check on PCSC line and choose GK courses for next year.
• PCSC applications are online now. Will be accepted beginning March 2.
• PCSC Open House – February 19, 5:30–7:00 pm
PCSC Programs• Aerospace Composites
• Aerospace Machining/Fabrication
• Automotive Technology
• Building Trades
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• DigiPen Video Game Development
• DigiPen Robotics/Mechatronics
• Environmental Explorations
• Fire Science & Emergency Services
• Hotel Management & Tourism
• Machining/Metal Fabrication
• Medical Careers
• PC Networking & Hardware Repair
• Pre-Pharmacy Technology
• Pre-Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
• Pre-Veterinary Technology
• Welding
New Courses• Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
– Credit: CTE, Science, Health, or Elective– No pre-requisites– Page 30 of Course Description Book
• Principles of Engineering/Robotics– Credit: CTE or Elective– Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intro to
Engineering/Design is highly recommended.– Page 23 of Course Description Book
• Civil Engineering and Architecture– Credit: CTE or Elective– Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intro to
Engineering/Design– Page 24 of Course Description Book
Course Description Book
• Check– Grade Level– Credit Area– Prerequisites
• Courses are for entire school district. Use your GKHS Course Offerings List (page 2 of course selection packet) for courses available to GKHS students.
12th Grade Courses
• English Language Arts 12 OR AP Literature & Composition
• Civics (one semester) OR AP US Government/Politics (all year)
• Mathematics
• Electives/courses needed for graduation/college entrance
Fill Out the Form Correctly• Locker Request – Check the box and list your
locker partner to request a locker for next year.• Course Selection Forms are due in Careers by
March 6. Don’t forget a parent signature.• Sign the AP Contract if signing up for an AP
class.• YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT SIGNATURE ON
YOUR FORM PRIOR TO TURNING IT IN!!!!!• Counselors will choose courses for students who
have not turned in completed forms by March 6.
Questions?
• Email your counselor.
• See your counselor in the Career Center during lunches February 25, 26, 27, & March 4, 5.