freshman focus getting your high school career off to a great start!

Freshman FocusFreshman Focus

Getting your high school Getting your high school career off to a great start!career off to a great start!

What is Freshman Focus?What is Freshman Focus?

A series of lessons designed to give Freshmen the A series of lessons designed to give Freshmen the tools to be successful!tools to be successful!

Things we will do this year:Things we will do this year:-Learn high school graduation requirements-Learn high school graduation requirements-Learn about special programs available to -Learn about special programs available to

studentsstudents-Learn types of teachers/classes for Freshmen-Learn types of teachers/classes for Freshmen-Learn about post-high school options and -Learn about post-high school options and

what what classes you should take to meet your classes you should take to meet your goalsgoals

Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-Share

What does a high school Counselor do:What does a high school Counselor do:

Possible answers:Possible answers:

Track student planning andTrack student planning and graduation requirementsgraduation requirementsHelp develop post high school plansHelp develop post high school plansAdjust schedules to help students meet their plansAdjust schedules to help students meet their plansHelp students who are having difficulty in schoolHelp students who are having difficulty in schoolHelp students with any personal or family issuesHelp students with any personal or family issuesAssist students and families in accessing resourcesAssist students and families in accessing resourcesTeach classroom lessons on: high school pre-registration Teach classroom lessons on: high school pre-registration

planning, post high school planning, career interests, planning, post high school planning, career interests, identifying strengths and areas of personal interestsidentifying strengths and areas of personal interests

Write recommendations for colleges and/or scholarshipsWrite recommendations for colleges and/or scholarshipsADVOCATE for YOU!ADVOCATE for YOU!

Graduation (only 4 years away)Graduation (only 4 years away)

May seem like a long way away, but it May seem like a long way away, but it really is just around the cornerreally is just around the corner

It is imperative that students get off to a It is imperative that students get off to a good start to their high school career!good start to their high school career!

Freshman year is probably most important Freshman year is probably most important in school careerin school career

Why?Why?

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How many total credits How many total credits and others requirements and others requirements are needed to graduate?are needed to graduate?

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How many credits = one semester class?How many credits = one semester class?

How many total credits can be earned in a How many total credits can be earned in a semester?semester?

How many total credits can be earned in a year?How many total credits can be earned in a year?




How many English credits are How many English credits are required to graduate? required to graduate? How many math credits are required How many math credits are required to graduate?to graduate?




How many CTE credits are required to graduate?How many CTE credits are required to graduate?

How many Fine Art credits are required to graduate?How many Fine Art credits are required to graduate?

How many P.E. credits are required to graduate?How many P.E. credits are required to graduate?

How many Health credits are required to graduate?How many Health credits are required to graduate?

How many World Language credits are required to How many World Language credits are required to graduate?graduate?




In order to graduate,In order to graduate,what is the requirement for a what is the requirement for a

student who has 3.0 math credits student who has 3.0 math credits but has not met standard on the but has not met standard on the

Math HSPE?Math HSPE?


CTE & Fine Art Classes for CTE & Fine Art Classes for 100100


What are 3 Fine Arts classes What are 3 Fine Arts classes available to Freshmen?available to Freshmen?




What are 4 CTE classes available to What are 4 CTE classes available to Freshmen?Freshmen?




What is the difference between What is the difference between performing art classes and visual art performing art classes and visual art

classes?classes?




Name three CTE class that you can Name three CTE class that you can earn college credit for as a earn college credit for as a

freshman?freshman?




What is the minimum required Fine What is the minimum required Fine Art credit for the University of Art credit for the University of

Washington?Washington?


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4-Year College Information 4-Year College Information for 100 for 100

How many English credits are required How many English credits are required to enter a 4-year college right out of to enter a 4-year college right out of high school?high school?How many math credits are required to How many math credits are required to enter a 4-year college right out of high enter a 4-year college right out of high school?school?


4-Year College Information 4-Year College Information for 200for 200


How many World Language credits How many World Language credits are required to enter a 4-year are required to enter a 4-year

college right out of high school?college right out of high school?




What are What are two college admissions two college admissions tests that tests that students can take to get students can take to get into a 4-year college?into a 4-year college?


4-Year College Information for 4-Year College Information for 400400


What are the names of:What are the names of:2 Public Universities 2 Public Universities

&&2 Private Universities 2 Private Universities in Washington statein Washington state




What other important pieces of What other important pieces of information are important in the information are important in the

college application packet for college application packet for admissions people to review?admissions people to review?


Other Post High Other Post High SchoolSchool EducationalEducational

Options for 100Options for 100

Other Post High Other Post High SchoolSchool EducationalEducational

Options for 100Options for 100What is the name of the program What is the name of the program

some students join after high school some students join after high school to “serve their country”?to “serve their country”?


Other Post High School Other Post High School EducationalEducational




What other educational options are What other educational options are available besides 4-year colleges?available besides 4-year colleges?






What are the names of 4 Community What are the names of 4 Community or Technical Colleges in Washington or Technical Colleges in Washington

State?State?






What is the name of the combined What is the name of the combined education and on-the-job training education and on-the-job training

program that provides an opportunity to program that provides an opportunity to learn a skill while also getting paid?learn a skill while also getting paid?

(also referred to as “The Other 4-Year Degree or “Earn as you (also referred to as “The Other 4-Year Degree or “Earn as you Learn”)Learn”)





Options for 500Options for 500What are some reasons why high What are some reasons why high school graduates would choose school graduates would choose

Community College instead of 4-Year Community College instead of 4-Year College right after high school?College right after high school?


School Counseling for 100School Counseling for 100School Counseling for 100School Counseling for 100

Who is your school counselor?Who is your school counselor?&&

Give one fact about her/himGive one fact about her/him



What does it mean for counselors to What does it mean for counselors to be an advocate for students?be an advocate for students?



What are some things school What are some things school counselors do?counselors do?



How do students access their How do students access their counselor if they have questions or counselor if they have questions or

need assistance?need assistance?



How does the school counselor work How does the school counselor work with teachers in supporting student with teachers in supporting student

success?success?


Teachers & Opportunities @ Teachers & Opportunities @ JHS for 100JHS for 100


What are the names of 6 Freshmen What are the names of 6 Freshmen teachers at JHS?teachers at JHS?




What requirement can 9What requirement can 9thth graders delay for graders delay for later years if they take both band or choir later years if they take both band or choir

and a world language their Freshman year?and a world language their Freshman year?




What can students do to get extra What can students do to get extra help in school?help in school?




What clubs and/or sports can students What clubs and/or sports can students participate in to become involved with participate in to become involved with

extra curricular school activities?extra curricular school activities?


Make Your Day @ North for Make Your Day @ North for 500500

Teachers & Opportunities Teachers & Opportunities @ JHS for 500@ JHS for 500


What opportunities are available for What opportunities are available for students to earn college-in-the-high students to earn college-in-the-high

school credit, other college or technical school credit, other college or technical credit, or learn a vocational skill?credit, or learn a vocational skill?


How many total credits and How many total credits and other requirements are other requirements are needed to graduate?needed to graduate?



22 total credits

Meet standard in Writing & Reading WASL

Meet standard on CE presentation



How many credits = one semester class?How many credits = one semester class?

How many total credits can be earned in a How many total credits can be earned in a semester?semester?

How many total credits can be earned in a year?How many total credits can be earned in a year?

.5 credit (1 class)

3.0 credits (6 classes)

(3.5 if in 0 hour jazz choir or band)

6.0 credits (12 classes)

(7 if in 0 hour jazz choir or band)



How many English credits are How many English credits are required to graduate? required to graduate? How many math credits are required How many math credits are required to graduate?to graduate?

3.5 credits of English (7 classes)

3.0 credits in math (6 classes)



How many CTE credits are required to graduate?How many CTE credits are required to graduate?How many Fine Arts credits are required to How many Fine Arts credits are required to graduate?graduate?How many P.E. credits are required to graduate?How many P.E. credits are required to graduate?How many Health credits are required to graduateHow many Health credits are required to graduateHow many World Language credits are required to How many World Language credits are required to graduate?graduate?

1.0 CTE credits (2 classes)

1.0 Fine Arts credits (2 classes)

1.5 P.E. credits (3 classes)

.5 Health credit (1 class)

0 World Language credits for high school diploma



In order to graduate,In order to graduate,what is the requirement for a student what is the requirement for a student who has 3.0 math credits but has not who has 3.0 math credits but has not

met standard on the Math WASL?met standard on the Math WASL?

The student MUST continue to earn 1.0 math credit AND take the Math WASL or take the SAT/ACT test each year until she/he meets standard or until she/he graduates.



What are 3 Fine Arts classes What are 3 Fine Arts classes available to Freshmen?available to Freshmen?

Choir, Band, Guitar, Piano Lab, Music Studio, Drama, Drama Improv, Tech Theater, Intro Art, Draw/Paint, Intro to Graphic Design, Graphic Design I to name some



What are 4 CTE classes available to What are 4 CTE classes available to Freshmen?Freshmen?

Computer Prog, Info Tech, Web Design, Video Design, Intro Mrktg, Intro Sports Mrktg, Fash Merch, Acctg, Nutrition, Intro to Graphic Design to name some



What is the difference between performing What is the difference between performing art classes and visual art classes?art classes and visual art classes?

Performing art classes are like music or drama where people perform or act their art form

Visual art classes are like drawing, painting, ceramics, graphic design where people show their art through a visual product or piece of work



Name three CTE classes you can get Name three CTE classes you can get college credit for as freshman.college credit for as freshman.

Office user, UW IT Computer Science, Accounting II, Graphic Design, Digital Photo II



What is the minimum Fine Art requirement What is the minimum Fine Art requirement for the University of Washington?for the University of Washington?

.5



How many English credits are How many English credits are required to be admitted to a 4-year required to be admitted to a 4-year college right out of high school?college right out of high school?How many math credits are required How many math credits are required to be admitted to a 4-year college to be admitted to a 4-year college right out of high school?right out of high school?

4.0 credits of English (8 classes)

3.0 credits of Math (6 classes)

recommend 4.0 math credits



How many World Language credits How many World Language credits are required to enter a 4-year are required to enter a 4-year

college right out of high school?college right out of high school?

2.0 credits of World Language (4 classes)

Recommend 3.0 or more



What are What are two college admissions two college admissions tests that tests that students can take to get students can take to get into a 4-year college?into a 4-year college?

SAT

ACT



What are the names of:What are the names of:2 Public Universities 2 Public Universities

&&2 Private Universities 2 Private Universities in Washington state?in Washington state?

UW, WWU, WSU, CWU, EWU, Evergreen

SPU, SU, UPS, PLU, Gonzaga, Whitman, Whitworth



What other important pieces of What other important pieces of information are important in the information are important in the

college application packet for college application packet for admissions people to review?admissions people to review?

Community service, extra curricular activities, special talents/skills

Well written essay, personal statement or answers to prompt questions





What is the name of the program What is the name of the program some students join after high school some students join after high school

to “serve their country”?to “serve their country”?

Military: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard





What other educational options are What other educational options are available besides 4-year colleges?available besides 4-year colleges?

Community Colleges

Vocational & Technical Colleges

Specialized Training Schools such as:

Massage Therapy, Art & Film, Fashion Design, Cosmetology, to name a few





What are the names of 4 Community What are the names of 4 Community or Technical Colleges in Washington or Technical Colleges in Washington

State?State?EvCC, EdCC, CCC, Shoreline CC, Seattle Central CC, Whatcom CC, BCC to name a few

Lake Washington Technical, Renton Technical, Bellingham Technical, Bates Technical to name a few




Options for 400Options for 400What is the name of the combined education and What is the name of the combined education and

on-the-job training program that provides an on-the-job training program that provides an opportunity to learn a skill while also getting opportunity to learn a skill while also getting

paid?paid?

Apprenticeships:

Construction, Electrician, Plumbing & Steamfitters, Welding, Metal Work, Roofing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Laborers to name some




Options for 500Options for 500What are some reasons why high What are some reasons why high school graduates would choose school graduates would choose

Community College instead of 4-Year Community College instead of 4-Year College right after high school?College right after high school?

Tuition is cheaper

Able to live a home

Uncertain of career or college major interest

CC does not require college admissions tests upon entrance

All who apply are accepted

(however, some students need to take remedial, non-college credit classes before being able to enroll in college level courses and still pay tuition)


Who is your school counselor?Who is your school counselor?&&

Give one fact about her/himGive one fact about her/him


What does it mean for counselors to What does it mean for counselors to be an advocate for students?be an advocate for students?

Counselors are advocates by:

Speaking on behalf of students

Helping students develop skills to “stand up for themselves” (assertiveness training)

Acting as a “personal coach” for students by holding them accountable yet “cheering them on” to reach their potential and find success


What are some things school counselors do?What are some things school counselors do?

Track student planning and graduation requirementsHelp develop post high school plansAdjust schedules to help students meet their plansHelp students who are having difficulty in schoolHelp students with any personal or family issuesAssist students and families in accessing resourcesTeach classroom lessons on: high school pre-registration planning, post high school planning, career interests, identifying strengths and areas of personal interestsWrite recommendations for colleges and/or scholarshipsADVOCATE for YOU!


How do students access their counselor How do students access their counselor if they have questions or need if they have questions or need

assistance?assistance?Go to the counseling office and ask to see their counselor. If the counselor is not available, fill out a green request form indicating why they need to see counselor and best time to send for them or best way to contact them.


How does the school counselor work with How does the school counselor work with teachers in supporting student success?teachers in supporting student success?

Discuss & consult with teachers about student difficulties and brainstorm solutions

Observe student in class to help provide suggestions for improving their learning and studying

Set up a conference with teachers, student, parent and counselor to discuss concerns & develop a plan of improvement



What are the names of 6 Freshmen What are the names of 6 Freshmen teachers at JHS?teachers at JHS?

Mrs. Nelson, Mr. Hall, Mrs. Westfahl, Mrs. Brown, Mr. Gerhard, Mrs. McEntire, Mr. Walters, Ms. Peterson, Mr. Barashkof, Mrs. Marques, Mr. Brush, Mr. Lamoreux, Mrs. Iverson, Mr. Hutt to name some



What requirement can 9What requirement can 9thth graders delay for graders delay for later years if they take both band or choir later years if they take both band or choir

and a world language their Freshman year?and a world language their Freshman year?

CTE credit

Sometimes Health

Sometimes P.E.



What can students do to get extra What can students do to get extra help in school?help in school?

Visit their teachers before (7:00 – 7:30) or after (2:00 – 2:30) to ask for individual help

Ask for help form a specific teacher during SSR

Seek help from a tutor (volunteer Honor Society tutors or private for-pay tutors)

Ask parents for assistance with organization or homework

Talk to your counselor for help and resources



What clubs and/or sports can students What clubs and/or sports can students participate in to become involved with participate in to become involved with

extra curricular school activities?extra curricular school activities?

World Language Club---Spanish, German, French

Be the Change Club, Multicultural Club, Drama Club, Band or Choir to name a few

Cross Country or Track, Swimming, Volleyball, Football, Tennis, Softball, Basketball, Baseball to name several

Make Your Day @ North for Make Your Day @ North for 500500



Some computer technology classes such as Info Tech, Graphic Design, UW IT computer class

Pre-Calculus, Calculus

Spanish and German 3

ECC or UW English (12th grade)

(to name some)

Outside JHS

Running Start (11th & 12th grade)

Sno-Isle Vocational Program (11th & 12th grade)

What opportunities are available for students to What opportunities are available for students to earn college-in-the-high school credit, other earn college-in-the-high school credit, other

college or technical credit, or learn a vocational college or technical credit, or learn a vocational skill?skill?

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