it’s time to get ready for your senior year class of 2015 columbia high school white salmon, wa
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
It’s Time toGet Ready for
Your Senior Year
Class of 2015Columbia High School
White Salmon, WA
![Page 2: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Graduating from high school used to be pretty simple….
Required Courses / Credits
Take
![Page 3: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Graduating from high school used to be pretty simple….
Required Courses / Credits
Pass
![Page 4: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Today, things are a little more complicated.
Required Courses / Credits
State Tests
High School & Beyond
Plan
Senior Paper
Senior Project
Community Service
Portfolio
![Page 5: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
But with a little planning and information…
Required Courses / Credits
State Tests
High School & Beyond
Plan
Senior Paper
Senior Project
Community Service
Portfolio
![Page 6: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
…you can conquer the challenges ahead!
Required Courses / Credits
State Tests
High School & Beyond
Plan
Senior Paper
Senior Project
Community Service
Portfolio
![Page 7: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Let’s find out how
Required Courses / Credits
State Tests
High School & Beyond
Plan
Senior Paper
Senior Project
Community Service
Portfolio
![Page 8: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
First, the courses
Required Courses / Credits
State Tests
High School & Beyond
Plan
Senior Paper
Senior Project
Community Service
Portfolio
![Page 9: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Required Courses / Credits
• 4 credits English*• 3 credits Math• 2 credits Science• 3.5 credits Social Studies*• 2 credits Physical Education• 1 credit Career &Technical Ed (CTE)• 1 credit Fine Arts• enough credits other classes / electives to
equal 27.5 total credits* Include required senior year courses
Trimester offers
Extra 0.5 Credit
![Page 10: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Next, the tests
Required Courses / Credits
State Tests
High School & Beyond
Plan
Senior Paper
Senior Project
Community Service
Portfolio
![Page 11: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
State Tests
To graduate you need:• Reading: 400 + on 10th grade test• Writing: 17+ on 10th grade test • Math: 400+ on ONE or more EOC’s• Science: 400+ on Biology EOC
HSPE, EOC, WASL, etc.
![Page 12: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
And now, the paper
Required Courses / Credits
State Tests
High School & Beyond
Plan
Senior Paper
Senior Project
Community Service
Portfolio
![Page 13: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Senior Paper
• Completed in Senior English**AP English & Running Start: less class
class time & instructional support• Linked to your senior project• Requirements vary: 6-8 page
academic research paper• Due 1st Trimester of Senior English
Academic Research Paper
![Page 14: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Which supports the project
Required Courses / Credits
State Tests
High School & Beyond
Plan
Senior Paper
Senior Project
Community Service
Portfolio
![Page 15: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Senior Project• Challenging product of your own
design• Connected to your research paper • Completed during your senior year• At least 15 out-of-school-time hours• Presented to a panel of judges
Culminating Project
![Page 16: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Senior Project
Demonstrates:• Personal learning and growth• Readiness for the future• Ability to think analytically, logically,
and creatively• Ability to integrate experience and
knowledge
Culminating Project Goals
![Page 17: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Senior Project
Career—project involves potential future employment.
Academic—project involves formal instruction from a professional in the field.
Personal Growth—project represents a unique personal challenge.
Service—project provides valuable service to the community.
Culminating ProjectWhat is it?
![Page 18: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Senior Project
No on-the-water or underwater projects (boating, sailing, water skiing, fishing, white water rafting, jet skiing, scuba diving, etc.)
No above ground projects (flying, skydiving, bungee jumping, hang gliding, hot air balloons, etc.)
No activities not permitted under labor laws governing minors, tattoos/body piercing, human or animal experimentation
No climbing mountains, extreme skiing or snowboardingNo motorized races or contests (auto racing, demolition contests,
motocross, motorcycle and go-cart races, tractor pulls, stunting, etc.)
No weapons or the making of weapons, explosives, bow and arrows, knives
Culminating ProjectWhat ISN’T it?
![Page 19: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Senior Project
Examples from past year’s seniors:• Learn carpentry, a musical instrument,
sign language, blacksmithing• Create a music video, music CD,
community web site, robotic arm• Put on a volleyball camp, fundraising
drive, art show, mariachi dance• Job shadow a veterinarian, architect,
dentist, cosmetologist or teacherOr whatever YOUR PASSION happens to be
Culminating ProjectWhat could it be?
![Page 20: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Senior Project
You will need to follow school procedures if:• Your project uses school facilities (gym,
track, fields, courts, or Henkle/Whitson)• Your project involves any money from
outside sources (fundraising events, donations from community, etc.)
• Your project involves athletic activities (sports camps, fitness, etc.)
It’s not that you CAN’T do them; just know you’ll do a little more work than others
Culminating ProjectA couple warnings
![Page 21: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
We asked past seniors for advice, and they said:
![Page 22: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
We asked past seniors for advice, and they said:
![Page 23: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
And now, the portfolio
Required Courses / Credits
State Tests
High School & Beyond
Plan
Senior Paper
Senior Project
Community Service
Portfolio
![Page 24: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Portfolio Professional Portfolio
• Created and maintained in advisory• Meets some district graduation
requirements• Used at student-led conferences• Contains best works, test scores,
goals, awards & accomplishments • It’s also where you….
![Page 25: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
… keep track ofcommunity service
Required Courses / Credits
State Tests
High School & Beyond
Plan
Senior Paper
Senior Project
Community Service
Portfolio
![Page 26: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Where you keep track ofcommunity service
Benefits local community and for which the student does not receive any personal monetary compensation
• 30 hour required for graduation• Suggested 15 hours senior & junior
years• Don’t wait until the end• Don’t forget the paperwork!
Community Service
![Page 27: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
And create your high school and beyond plan
Required Courses / Credits
State Tests
High School & Beyond
Plan
Senior Paper
Senior Project
Community Service
Portfolio
![Page 28: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
And create your high school and beyond plan
Contained in your professional portfolio
• Explains your plans to reach graduation
• And beyond….
High School & Beyond
Plan
![Page 29: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Which takes you to GRADUATION!
CREDITS & REQUIREMENTSSTATE TESTSSENIOR PAPERSENIOR PROJECTPROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIOCOMMUNITY SERVICEHIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND PLAN
How are you gonna keep track of all that?
![Page 30: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Keeping track of it all
Earn Badges for your workwhen you complete it
Keeping Track of it all
![Page 31: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Game Lab Management
Choose your quests..
When you want them...
Or when you need them...
![Page 32: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Level up and Keep Score
![Page 33: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Keeping track of it all
a.k.a. Graduate!
WIN the game
![Page 34: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Your next steps?
• Register for GameLab (you should have an email waiting for you)
• Choose a senior project topic (C.A.P.S.)• Keep doing community service (30+)• Stay involved, aware and on top of things• Meet Beat Deadlines• Get ready for a great senior year
![Page 35: It’s Time to Get Ready for Your Senior Year Class of 2015 Columbia High School White Salmon, WA](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022103112/551b74b4550346d31b8b6253/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Updated information can be found online
http://chs.whitesalmonschools.org
Look under “Students” link to find “*Seniors” and from there, Senior Project Information and materials