high school planning info

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AGENDA

1. Graduation Requirements

2. Course Planning

3. Prog rams for Juniors & Seniors

4. College Resources:

Career Center: College Resource Handbook

College Admission Informa tion

5. Questions & Handouts


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Graduation Requirements for

Classes of 2012 - 2014

1. Minimum o f 22 tota l c red its(0.5 = 1 semester)

2. State Certific a te of Ac hievement:

pass Read ing , Writing , Math*, Sc i*WASL/ HSPE

(*2013-14 pass a ll 4 sub jec ts, 2012 ma th c r a lterna tive, no sc ienc e )

1. Culminating Projec t

2. Tec h Profic iency requirement3. Spec ific c ourse req uirements


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2012-14Graduation

Requirements

Page 2 of Course Guide HS Grad 2 yr college 4 yr collegeLanguage Arts 4.0 4.0 4.0

Social Studies (*NW St) 3.0* 3.0* 3.0 (pref. 4.0)

Math 3.0 Thru Alg 2 Thru Alg 2 +,

4 years of math

Science 2.0 2.0 3.0 or more

(Chem/Phys)

PE 1.5 X X

Fine Art 1.0 X .5 - 1.0*

Health .5 .5 X

Career Tech Ed (CTE) 1.0 X X

Foreign Language X X 2.0 (pref. 3.0)

vs.College

Requirements*

*see CADRs


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WASL/ HSPE

Students must earn a Certificate of Achievementby passing the Reading, Writing & Math WASLs tograduate

2012 final year with math c redit a lternative and nosc ienc e requirement

2013-14 must pass Ma th & Sc ienc e + Read/ Write

Students can take the WASL up to 5 times Plea se ta ke a dvantage o f the Aug ust WASL!

We will p lan ind ividua lly with students who d o no t passthe WASL.


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Meeting Credit Requirements

The Course Guide is ava ilab le online & answersmost questions

Parents need to look c losely at their students

graduation requirements, make sure you have theright one in the course guide

22 total c red its are required for graduation

The c ourse guide lists which c lasses qualify forwhat graduation requirement

College definitions may d iffer from high sc hooldefinitions fine art, pass/ fa il grades, etc .


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Course Planning

Online Registration due: Marc h 1

Plan a ll 4 yea rs together not one yea r inisolation

Use the 4 year HS p lanning form (online)to avoid mistakes rela ted to -

HS gradua tion req . s

Co lleg e entrance req . s


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Scheduling Priorities

Each student must register for six c lasses, keeping inmind the following p riorities:

Graduation Requirem ents (See Course Guide)

Future PlansCollege

Voc ationa l tra ining

Military

Employment op tions

Interests and Ab ilities

When students sign up for yearlong courses, they arecommitting to stay in the c lass both 1st & 2nd semester.


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English SequencingThis chart is available in the online course catalog.

Honors English 10English 10SAIL English 10

AP Lang & Comp 11American Literature 11Comp & American Authors 11

AP English Lit & Comp 12British & Western Literature

SAIL English 9 English 9 Advanced English 9

All elseRecommendation

onlyAll else B+ & up

Recommendationonly

Recommendationonly


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Social Studies Sequencing

Honors European StudiesEuropean Studies

U.S. History

Senior Social Studies Electives

*see Course Guide for details!*

World Studies

AP U.S. History

SAIL World Studies Honors World Studies

This chart is available in the online course catalog.

AP European Studies


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Math Sequencing

IntegratedGeometry

Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus BC

Calculus andMath Applications AP Statistics

Algebra 1 Lab

AP Calculus AB

IntegratedAlgebra 2

IntegratedAlgebra 1

Advanced Algebra,Functions &

Trigonometry

C- & up

C- & up

C+ & up

C- & up

This chart is available in the online course catalog.

C & upC- &up

D & up

C & upC- & up

C & up


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Average Academic Schedulefor college entrance Class of 2012 +

9th Grade

Sem 1

9th GradeSem 2

10th

Grade

Sem 1

10th

Grade

Sem 2

11th

Grade

Sem 1

11th

Grade

Sem 2

12th

Grade

Sem 1

12th

Grade

Sem 2

English English English English English English English English

WorldStudies

WorldStudies

EuroStudies

EuroStudies

U.S.History

U.S.History

SS Elect SS Elect

Math Math Math Math Math Math Math Math

Science

PhySci

Science

PhySci

Science

Bio

Science

Bio

Science

Chem

Science

Chem

Science/

Elect

Science /

Elect

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

Elective Elective

PE Tech(CTE)

PE Health(CTE)

Art Art Elective Elective

Important note: must earn min 15 CADR, 3-4 each year, see course guide for details


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Intensive 4-year Academic Rigor (AP focus), Class of 2012 +

9th Grade

Sem 1

9th GradeSem 2

10th

Grade

Sem 1

10th

GradeSem 2

11th

Grade

Sem 1

11th

GradeSem 2

12th

GradeSem 1

12th

Grade

Sem 2

HonEnglish

HonEnglish

Hon

English

Hon

English

AP

English

AP

English

AP

English

AP

English

H WorldStudies

H WorldStudies

H or APEuro Stu

H or APEuro Stu

AP U.S.History

AP U.S.History

AP Gov &polit.

AP Gov &polit.

Math

Geom.

Math

Geom.

Math

Alg. 2

Math

Alg. 2

Math

Precalc.

Math

Precalc.

Math

AP Calc

Math

AP Calc

Science Science Science Science Science Science APScience

APScience

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

AP Lang AP Lang

Tech

(CTE)

PE Health

(CTE)

PE Art Art PE elective

1.0 CTE = 0.5 Health, 0.5 Tech1.5 PE=some in schedule, school sports up to 0.5, outside PE, BC PE0.5 Tech Proficiency can be met by passing tech exam, completion of BC equivalency course BTS1610.5 Health online through ISD0.5 NW studies can be done as senior SS elective or possibly online



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Intensive Music and Academic Schedule, Class of 2012 +

9th Grade

Sem 1

9th GradeSem 2

10th

Grade

Sem 1

10th

GradeSem 2

11th

Grade

Sem 1

11th

GradeSem 2

12th

GradeSem 1

12th

Grade

Sem 2

HonEnglish

HonEnglish

Hon

English

Hon

English

AP

English

AP

English

AP

English

AP

English

H WorldStudies

H WorldStudies

H EuroStudies

H EuroStudies

AP U.S.History

AP U.S.History

SSElect/

AP Gov

SS Elect/

AP Gov


Science Science Science Science Science Science Science/For. Lang

Science/For. Lang

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

ForeignLang

PE/Health*

PE/Tech*

Music Music Music Music Music Music Music Music

1.0 CTE = 0.5 Health, 0.5 Tech1.5 PE=some in schedule, school sports up to 0.5, outside PE, BC PE, some students may be able to waive up to 0.5 PE0.5 Tech Proficiency can be met by passing tech exam, completion of BC equivalency course BTS1610.5 Health online through ISD0.5 NW studies can be done as senior SS elective or possibly onlineImportant note: must earn min 15 CADR, 3-4 each year, see course guide for details


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Average Academic Schedulefor ROTC (+ college entrance) Class of 2012 +

9th Grade

Sem 1

9th GradeSem 2

10th

Grade

Sem 1

10th

GradeSem 2

11th

Grade

Sem 1

11th

GradeSem 2

12th

GradeSem 1

12th

Grade

Sem 2

English English English English English English English English

WorldStudies

WorldStudies

EuroStudies

EuroStudies

U.S.History

U.S.History

SS Elect SS Elect


Science

PhySci

Science

PhySci

Science

Bio

Science

Bio

Science

Chem

Science

Chem

Art Art

Foreign

Lang

Foreign

Lang

Foreign

Lang

Foreign

Lang

Foreign

Lang

Foreign

Lang

tech Health

ROTC

(CTE, PE)

ROTC ROTC ROTC ROTC ROTC ROTC ROTC



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Honors 9 & 10

Honors classes are offered in grades 9-10

Designed for students who want achallenge and possess high levelacademic skills

Subjects include

English 9, 10

World Studies, European Studies


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Advanced Placement

AP Classes na tiona l c urric ulum, highly c ha lleng ing, requiremuc h more w ork than reg ula r c ourses

AP Exam given on national da te for all students (fee)

grad es of 3-5 ma y earn college c red it (varies by c ollege) any student may take AP test, don t have to ta ke AP c ourse

AP Offerings at I.H.S. English 11 European St. Biology Calc ulusEnglish 12 US History Chemistry Stat ist ic s

Government Physics French 4Spanish 4

Students should think c arefully aboutcom mitting to multiple AP courses


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Honors and AdvancedPlacement

Why?

Greater depth of studies

Intellectually exciting class discussions Develop self-directed learning skills

Prepare for college-level course work

Improved Writing Skills Show academic rigor for college apps

Potentially earn college credit


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Social Studies classes College level textbooks, volume & complexity of

reading is very intensive Students must illustrate ability to analyze & think

critically, rather than simply memorize Grading is very test-driven

English classes

Critical, in-depth reading is required, expect 20-25pages per night average Writing must illustrate persuasive, analytical &

research abilities Heavy emphasis on timed writes to prepare students

for SAT / AP Exams


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What Our Students are SayingAbout Honors and AP

You must be disciplined.

You cannot procrastinate.

Be prepared if you werent in honors last year to receive lowergrades. Its a huge jump in the amount of work and the level of

difficulty (this came from a student in general English lastyear).

Be willing to get teacher help early on.

Time management is crucial.

Not one night assignments anymorehave to have a schedule

and plan (you have a month where you are working on severalprojects at once).

Dont take it just to have it look good on your transcriptyouhave to want it.


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Successful AP & Honors students Pay close attention to detail Have strong listening, reading & writing skills

Are strong test takers Good independent analytical essay writers

under time pressure Willingly take on the risk & challenge

Participate actively in class discussions Enjoy the analyticalprocess Manage time well & show initiative


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Balance is the KEY! Think about yourstudents entire yearlong schedule, inside & outof school.

Each student is different, and you must select anappropriate challenge for your individualstudents unique situation.

Be willing to adapt to the challenge, growth maybe required from Sept June for success.



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How do I fit it all in?

Ways to get classes done outside of6-period day

Online Health ($300)

PE through BCC

NW Studies through BYU, if needed

Software Tech test (includes Microsoft

Access) or through BCC Summer Enrichment credits


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Programs

ava ilable to Juniors & Seniors
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NEVAC

Typica lly 1-2 hour c lasses for vocational skill tra ining

Classes are sc heduled in various high schools; students mustprovide their own transportation

Aud io Eng ineering AP Environ. Sc ienc e Sp orts Med ic ineAuto Collision Fire Service Teaching AcademyAutom otive Tec h Gra phic s Prod uc tion Tec hnic al Thea terBio techno logy Hea lth Sc ience Careers We ld ingCarpentry Horticulture Cisco NetworkingCosmetology Hospita lity Game Design

Criminal Justice Interior Design 3D AnimationCulinary Arts Media Produc tion Computer Sc ienceDrafting Tech Rad io /TV Broadcasting Computer Tech

Call the Career Center for more info: 837-6003 or 837-6001


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Tec h PrepCollege Credit & Careers Network

Artic ula ted p rog ram b etween spec ific high sc hoolc ourses and community colleg es and tec hnic a lsc hools - ea rn c olleg e & high sc hoo l c red it

Students ma y rec eive benefit or c red it a t four-yea rc olleg es or other tec hnic a l or c ommunity c olleg es

Must reg ister with Tec h Prep while in c lass & pay $25

to get c olleg e c red it

Some high sc hool c ourses & m ost NEVAC c oursesare tec h prep look for symb ol in the c ourse b ook


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College in the High School

Applies only to:Advanced Biology/Paleontology/ZoologyAdvanced Biology/Anatomy/Physiology

Double Transcribed course title and grade on both high school& community / technical college transcripts

Mid-first quarter - you must decide if you want to accept or rejectthe opportunity. Once you decide, it is a final decision with noreversal later to get credit or to drop due to grade received.

Low Cost For College Tuition

Not all colleges accept this credit call your school ofchoice to verify.


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Running Start

WHAT IS IT? Sta te p rogram o ffering doub le-transc ribed c red its &

grades on b oth high sc hoo l & c om munity colleg e transc rip tsTo be eligible:

Must be 16, a junior and have ea rned 10+ c red its Pass p lac ement exams in Eng lish & Ma th. Exams a re g iven in

Ap ril to qua lify stud ents for the Fa ll qua rte r next year.

Costs: Sc hoo l d istric t pays tuition Student p ays the rest: fees, books + transporta tion c osts

Students must ma inta in a minimum of 2.0 GPA in c ollege c lasses

Your stud ent s sc hedule may be:Full time (15 c r, or 3-4 c lasses a t RST)Part time (2 @ RST + 2 @ IHS) or (4 @ RST + 1 @ IHS)

NOTE: Students cannot take math below Pre-Calculusthrough Running Start


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Running Start

Advantages: Free Tuition! - d istric t pays for c ourses

Get a "Running Start" on College Educ ation

c an earn up to two yea rs of c olleg e c red it Advanced Coursework grea ter selec tion of

c ourses than offered a t the high sc hool

Adult Educ ational Setting Flexibility in Scheduling Classesc lasses

ava ilab le from 6:30 am to 10 pm, a lso onweekends, and online.


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Running Start

Important Considerations:

Maturity is Essential - ac adem ic rea d iness, persona ld isc ip line, responsib ility to ha nd le independenc e a nd fast

pac e of c ollege c lasses is a must! Transportation, Books, Fees are the Student's Responsib ility

College Cred it Does Not Transfer to All Schools out of sta tesc hools ma y not ac c ep t the c red it

Soc ialization Can Be an Issue average c ommunity c olleg estud ent is mid -30s, HS stud ents may miss out on usua l highsc hoo l type a c tivities

This is a Persona l Dec ision onc e a t BCC, only c ommunic a tionwith p arent is through stud ent


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What parents need to know

No Family Access

No progress reports

IHS Counselors have no insight

Parents must rely solely on student for

information about BCC classes Student is TRULY a BCC student. IHS simply

receives grades at the end of the quarter.

Running Start


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Running Start

NOTE: enrolling in Running Start is a ll betweenyou and BCC. 425.564.2026 or

For more information, searc h online for:

Bellevue Community College

Or go to: www.bcc .c tc .edu/ hsprograms/ runningstart

Attend ing RS is a persona l/ family dec ision, informyourself ab out the p rogram and look a t your

motiva tions then c hoose wisely.


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College Resources
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www.ihs.issaquah.wednet.edu

Click on Career Center or Counseling Services


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Career Center

Career Spec ialists: Claudia Cote 837.6003 & Cathy Blankenstein 837.6001

Co lleg e advising: The Co lleg e Resourc e Handbook

Ca ree r interest & ap titude testing

NEVAC & Tec h Prep

On-Ca mp us c areer events

Co llege representa tive visits

Community servic e, pa rt-time jobs, internships & job shadows Off-Ca mpus field trips

Issaquah Sc hool Distric t Culmina ting Projec t

Resume, app lic a tion & interview ing resourc es


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4-Year In-State UniversityAdmissions Process

Criteria on which students are reviewed:

1. GPA: as of the end of junior yea r

2. SAT/ ACT test sc ores

3. Core Course entrance req uirements(CADRs)

4. Rigor of Coursework: inc lud ing senior

year!5. Co-Curricular Ac tivities/ Spec ia l

Considerations

6. Essays/ Personal Statements


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College Placement Exams

PSAT/ NMSQT (Preliminary SAT) Fa ll of Jr Year

ACT (through Algebra 2) Spring of Jr Year

SAT Reasoning Test (through Alg 2) Spring of Jr YearSAT Sub jec t Tests (only a few selec t c olleges require this, AP c lasses

are g rea t p reparation for SAT Sub jec t test)

Stud ents a re responsib le fo r knowing when & how to sign up , pay

the fees, and for send ing & m anag ing the ir sc ore reports.

www.collegeboard.com

www.act.org


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2-Year Community

& Technical Colleges

Students who pursue 2-yea r college out of high schoolc an earn transfer degrees or complete certificate

degree programs leading direc tly to employment

To prepare, students should take Math throughAlgebra 2 +, and take c ollege-prep English 12

Earning an AA degree is substantial less expensivethan the 1st two years of a 4-yr college

25% of IHS seniors last year went on to a 2-yr college


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To transfer to a 4-year school with anassociates degree: Submit application to a 4-year college

Submit SAT/ACT scores

Apply to a major department for entrance

You will be competing with other transfer students foradmission, not incoming freshmen

Roughly 1/3 of university students at public

4-yr colleges in WA started at a 2-yr college

2-Yr Community &

Technical Colleges


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