ACADEMIC PARENTING 111FOR GRADUATION 2013

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Presented by Kentridge Counseling Department, Spring, 2012

KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSEight semester of full-time attendance – Grades 9-12

SUBJECT AREAS 23 Credits Required – One semester class = .5 Credit

WA STATEHISTORY

LANGUAGE ARTS

SOCIAL STUDIES

MATHEMATICS

LAB SCIENCES

PE CREDITS

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CORE ENGLISH 12AP ENGLISH 12

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KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSEight semester of full-time attendance – Grades 9-12

SUBJECT AREAS 23 Credits Required – One semester class = .5 Credit12th

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KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSEight semester of full-time attendance – Grades 9-12

SUBJECT AREAS 23 Credits Required – One semester class = .5 Credit12th

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KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSEight semester of full-time attendance – Grades 9-12

SUBJECT AREAS 23 Credits Required – One semester class = .5 Credit12th

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KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSEight semester of full-time attendance – Grades 9-12

SUBJECT AREAS 23 Credits Required – One semester class = .5 Credit12th

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WAIVING PE CREDITS:• MEDICAL REASONS• RELIGIOUS REASONS• EACH SEASON OF KR ATHLETICS• ACADEMIC REASONS

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KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSEight semester of full-time attendance – Grades 9-12

SUBJECT AREAS 23 Credits Required – One semester class = .5 Credit12th

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KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSEight semester of full-time attendance – Grades 9-12

SUBJECT AREAS 23 Credits Required – One semester class = .5 Credit12th

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WHERE DO I GET A FORM TO WAIVE PE CREDITS??

THE COUNSELINGOFFICE ! !

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KSD GRADUATION & COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Class of 2013

SUBJECT KSD GRAD REQ.MIN. REQ. for

4-YEAR College(Weak App.)

4-YEAR College(Good App.)

(Includes 3 Advanced Level Classes)

4-YEAR College(Strong App.)

(Advanced Level in ALL *Core Classes)

ENGLISH *(Core Class)

4 credits 4 years (2.00 GPA min.)

4 years 4 years

SOCIAL STUDIES*(Core Class)

3 credits 3 years 3 years 4 years

SCIENCE*(Core Class)

3 credits (1-Lab Science)

2 years (1-Lab Science)

3 years (1-Lab Science)

4 years (1-Lab Science)

MATH*(Core Class)

3 credits 3 years (Must have

ALG. 3-4 or higher)

3 years (Must have

ALG. 3-4 or higher)

4 years (Must have

ALG. 3-4 or higher)

HEALTH & PE(May be Waived to Electives)

.5 & 1.5 credits NONE NONE NONE

OCCUPATIONALEDUCATION

1.0 credit NONE NONE NONE

VISUAL OR PERFORMING ARTS

1.0 credits 1 year 2 years 3 years

ELECTIVES 6.0 credits NONE NONE NONE

WORLD LANGUAGES(same language)

0 credits 2 years 3 years 4 years

TOTAL 23 credits

ALL CLASSES• LANGUAGE ARTS• SOCIAL STUDIES• MATH • SCIENCE• OCCUPATIONAL ED & ART• ELECTIVES

MUST BE RETAKEN FOR CREDITFOR EACH SEMESTER FAILED

DEALING WITH F’s

“CAN I STILL GRADUATE?”

1. POSSIBLE KR “ZERO HOUR” CLASSES: 6:30 to 7:30am (Current Cost $100 per semester, per class)

2. KENT PHOENIX ACADEMY CLASSES: After school and/or Summers (Current Cost ~$300 per semester, per class)

3. FEDERAL WAY INTERNET ACADEMY: On-line courses (Current cost ~$199 per semester, per class)

4. “RUNNING START PROGRAM”: AT BELLEVUE College, GREEN RIVER Community College, HIGHLINE CC or RENTON Technical College (Current Cost $0 per quarter, per class, when enrolled as part of your High School Curriculum)

MAKE SURE KENT SCHOOL DISTRICTHAS APPROVED THE PLACE YOU GO FOR CLASSES. . .

OR YOU WON’T GET CREDIT TOWARD KR GRADUATION!

TALK TO YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR ! ! !

HOW DO I RECOVERFAILED CREDIT?

KSD GRADUATION & COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Class of 2013

• CULMINATING PROJECT:

Must be completely COMPLETED!!

• HSPE: Pass Reading and Writing at => 400

• MATH EOC: Pass either – Algebra 1-2 EOC-1

OR– Geometry 1-2 EOC-2

OR– See Counselor for a State Approved Alternative

IN ADDITION, TO GRADUATE:

JUST ONE OF THESEFOR CURRENT

JUNIORS !!!

http://www.k12.wa.us/graduationrequirements/GraduationToolkit.aspx

GRADUATION TOOLKIT At: OSPI

WHERE DO I START FIRST?

Start at:“THE COLLEGE BOARD”

http://collegeboard.ORGNOT

http://collegeboard. COM

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

http://www.collegeboard.orgCHOOSE: “SAT HOME”

SAT & ACT DATES – 2012Sources: collegeboard.org & actstudent.org

DATE OF TEST TEST NAME REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Get Scores by:WEB

Get Scores by:MAIL

March 10, 2012 SAT only FEBRUARY 10(2/24 with late fee)

March 29 April 7

April 14 ACT MARCH 9(3/23 with late fee)

April 30 May 5

May 5 SAT & SAT Subject

APRIL 6(4/20 with late fee)

May 24 June 2

June 2 SAT & SAT Subject

MAY 8(5/22 with late fee)

June 21 June 30

June 9 ACT MAY 4(5/18 with late fee)

June 27 June 30

Sept. 8 ACT AUGUST 10(8/24 with late fee)

September 24 September 29

Oct. 6 * Tentative

SAT & SAT Subject

SEPTEMBER 14(9/26 with late fee)

October 25 November 3

Oct. 27 ACT SEPTEMBER 21(10/5 with late fee)

November 13 November 17

Nov. 3* Tentative SAT & SAT Subject

OCTOBER 5(10/19 with late fee)

November 20 December 1

Dec. 1* Tentative SAT & SAT Subject

NOVEMBER 6(11/18 with late fee)

December 20 December 29

Dec. 8 ACT NOVEMBER 2(11/16 with late fee)

December 24 December 29

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

ACT SAT

Tests: SCIENCE, MATH, READING, & ENGLISH Tests: CRITICAL READING, MATH, & WRITING

Accepted Nationally Accepted Nationally

Questions Based on: Subject Curriculum Questions Based on: Reasoning

NO Penalty for Wrong Answers PENALTY for Wrong Answers

Answers: Multiple Choice Answers: Math, “grid-ins” or fill in the blank

Basic Fee: $33 Basic Fee: $47

Writing Essay: Optional (add $15-$48) Writing Essay: Mandatory part of test

Writing Essay Time: 30 minutes Writing Essay Time: 25 minutes

Perfect Score: 36 Perfect Score: 2400

Pre-ACT: Plan and Explore Pre-SAT: PSAT

Career Interest Inventory

http://www.collegeboard.orgCHOOSE: “COLLEGE PLANNING”

http://www.collegeboard.orgCHOOSE: “MY ORGANIZER”

ENTER: Your User Name and a Password

http://www.collegeboard.orgCHOOSE: MY JUNIOR YEAR ACTION PLAN

CLASS OF 2013JUNIOR YEAR CHECKLIST

FEBRUARY, 2012Meet with your School Counselor: Review initial list of colleges that meet your needs and interests Review colleges where you are likely to be admitted. Student and parents refine discussions of financing college experience

Begin preparing for SAT or ACT: Set a study schedule based on date of SAT/ACT test Can sign up for SAT/ACT preparation course (if desired) Can explore and use software preparation materials Can check out SAT/ACT preparation materials from KR Counseling Office

MARCH, 2012Transcript: Review an UNOFFICIAL copy of High School Transcript

To plan Senior classes To meet KSD graduation requirements & college entrance requirements To schedule Academically Rigorous courses!!

Begin preparing to take AP Exams in May

Register: For a May/June SAT/ACT test

Finalize: List of 5 - 6 colleges or universities that meet most important desired criteria

CLASS OF 2013JUNIOR YEAR CHECKLIST

APRIL, 2012Stay FOCUSED: Work to RAISE GPA!

Attend College FairsVisit Colleges & Universities during Spring BreakSchedule Summer VisitationsSchedule Summer Internships or Summer Experiences

MAY/JUNE/JULY/AUGUST, 2012Take AP ExamsContinue preparation for SAT/ACT tests registered forResearch Scholarships List Scholarships and Application Due Dates that will be filed forSummer INTERNSHIPS or SUMMER EXPERIENCES ORContinue COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCESUpdate Resume with summer activities

FINDING THE “RIGHT” COLLEGE?Sources: collegeboard.com

CHOOSE: “Find a College”

FINDING THE “RIGHT” COLLEGE?Sources: collegeboard.org

FINDING THE “RIGHT” COLLEGE?Sources: collegeboard.com

College & University

APPS.Dead-line

FAFSA Dead-line

VISITS:Research &

RSVP at:

Tuition & Fees

Housing & Meals

CENTRAL WASHINGTONUNIVERSITY

Apr. 1 Mar. 15 http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuadmis/tourinfo/calendar.php

$6,201 $8,901

EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Feb. 15 Feb. 15 campustours@ewu.eduor call: 509- 359-2314

$7,422 $7,971

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - Seattle

Dec. 1 Feb. 28 https://uwashington.edu.185r.net/Event/

$ 10,346 $9,771

EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE

Mar. 1 Mar. 1 admissions@evergreen.edu or call: (360) 867-6170

$6,909 $9,000

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON -Bothell

Jan. 15 Feb. 28 touruwb@uwb.edu or call: (425) 352-5000

$10,241 $9,771

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - Tacoma

Mar. 1 Feb. 28 http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/admissions/campus-tours

$10,343 $9,771

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Jan. 31 Feb. 15 http://admission.wsu.edu/visits or call: 509-335-4980

$9,886 $9,662

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Jan. 31 Feb. 15 http://admissions.wwu.edu/visit/calendar

$7,758 $8,755

INFORMATION:PUBLIC COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

• www.collegeboard.org sign up for SAT’s, apply for college, search for scholarships, learn about Financial Aid.

• www.collegenet.com search schools that are best suited to your interests and personality. Provides information on Financial Aid and search of over 600,000 Scholarships totaling $1.6 billion. No personal information required.

• www.collegeview.com examine more than 3,800 colleges, limit search by area of study, size, public/private, religion, ethnicity, special services, location, etc., virtual tours of schools, career planning, job profiling, job hunting skills, and much more.

• www.petersons.com college search, college comparison, and admissions essay help.

• www.usnews.com America’s best colleges, conquering admissions. Requires Email login, may need to pay for some information.

• CheckOut ACollege.com Find College and degree options, and links to two-year and four-year colleges.

ON-LINE COLLEGE SEARCH RESOURCES

Career CenterMrs. Piper

FINDING THE “RIGHT” COLLEGE?

• Research Colleges• Compare Cost and Programs• Financial Aid Information• Post High School Planning• Meet with Visiting College Reps

VISITING COLLEGES

“WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT COLLEGES?”

JUNIOR YEAR: SPRING BREAK

JUNIOR YEAR: SUMMER BREAK

SUMMER EXPERIENCES for High School Student

www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/9839.html

CAN JUNIORS APPLY FORCOLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS?

ABSOLUTELY ! !

FIND OUT ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS AT:

theWashBoard.org

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHEStheWASHBOARD.org

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHESAt Kentridge

2. KENTRIDGE ANNOUNCEMENTS !

For: UPDATES AND DEADLINES ! ! !

• A – Co Mrs. Kelley

• Cr–Ha Mrs. Rieger

• He-L Mr. Rutherford

• M-Ph Mr. Vanderport

• Pi-Sh Mrs. Hart

• Si-Z Mrs. Wiskerchen

KENTRIDGECOUNSELORS

• Adm. Assistant Ms. Boughter

• Registrar Ms. Calkins

• Data Processor Ms. Gundlach

• Career Specialist Ms. Piper

KENTRIDGECOUNSELING OFFICE