1. Class of 2018 8th grade Orientation
Kentridge
It’s a great day to be a Charger!
Class of 2018
8th grade Orientation

2. Graduation Requirements
23 CREDITS
Completion of Washington State History (middle school)
COMPLETION OF THE CULMINATING PROJECT
PASS ALL REQUIRED COMPONENTS OF THE STATE ASSESSMENT

3. 4 credits of English 9th grade 11th grade 10th grade 12th grade Core
Honors
9th grade
10th grade
AP English Language and Composition
11th grade
College Composition & Literature
AP English Literature and Composition
12th grade

4. 3 credits of Social Studies
Honors Social Studies
9th grade
Honors Social Studies (AP Human Geography)
10th grade
US History
AP US History
11th grade
Civics
AP Government & Politics
12th grade

5. 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade 3 credits of Math
Algebra 1-2
9th grade
Geometry
10th grade
Algebra 3-4
11th grade
WA 4 year Colleges require math in senior year
12th grade

6. 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade 3 credits of Science
Integrated 1-2
Integrated 3-4 (Honors track)
9th grade
Integrated 3-4
Chemistry (Honors track)
10th grade
Optional science choices:
Chemistry, Chemistry in the Community, Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics, Astronomy, Oceanography ,Auto Tech, Culinary Arts Prep, Sports Medicine
11th grade
Colleges highly recommend science all 4 years, requiring either Chemistry or Physics.
12th grade

7. 1.5 credits of P.E. and .5 Health
P.E. courses can be taken anytime during the 4 years. Classes offered are: P.E. 9, Cooperative Team Sports, Aerobics/Fitness, Food and fitness, Weight Training.
Students may waive the P.E. requirement for religious, athletic, health, or academic reasons.
Health: Core classes take in 10th grade for semester. Honors classes will need to take 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.

8. 1 credit Occupational Education = 2 Occ Ed classes
Family and Consumer Science
Technical and Applied Programs
Business Education
Computer Programming
Commercial Art I and II
Graphic Arts
Yearbook
Photo I and II
Peer Tutoring

9. 1 credit Art = 2 art classes
Any class in the fine, visual or performing arts:
Music
Ceramics
Drama
Draw Paint
Photography
Commercial Art
Graphic Art

10. 6 credits Electives = 12 elective classes
Any credits earned above the required classes will automatically be counted as an elective.

11. Your Registration Packet
Time line & Zero hour classes
Registration form
Please circle classes (Core or Honors English, Social Studies, Science, Math, 2 Electives)
You MUST put in 3 alternates that you would want to take
Have parents sign form

12. You must sign up for 6 credits
Full year classes will not be changed at the semester
Choose your alternate classes wisely- we will not change your schedule if you get one of your alternate courses.

13. Sample Schedule
1st English 2nd Science 3rd Social Studies 4th Elective & Lunch 5th Math 6th Elective

14. We will return for Online registration
Meeker- Monday, March 3
Northwood Tuesday, March 4
Bring your SIGNED registration form on these days
Parent night Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00pm