1. GKHS Parent Information Night 2015-2016 Class of 2019

2. Soar Like an Eagle We believe all GKHS students have a future! We believe all GKHS students have a future! Student Goals Student Goals Take an academically challenging course or Advanced Placement course prior to graduation. Take an academically challenging course or Advanced Placement course prior to graduation. Be involved in at least one extra-curricular or co-curricular activity. Be involved in at least one extra-curricular or co-curricular activity. Connect with at least one adult at GKHS. Connect with at least one adult at GKHS.

3. Soar Like an Eagle Be safe. Be safe. Be responsible. Be responsible. Be respectful. Be respectful.

4. Pathways to Promise Agreement with University of Washington – Tacoma. Agreement with University of Washington – Tacoma. Students who complete the entrance requirements will have automatic admission. Students who complete the entrance requirements will have automatic admission.

5. Advice to Parents Characteristics of Successful Students Characteristics of Successful Students Dedicated study time at home Dedicated study time at home Students ask questions in class Students ask questions in class Organization skills are emerging Organization skills are emerging Investment in school Investment in school Open to exploring different interests Open to exploring different interests Professionally persistent in navigating a large system Professionally persistent in navigating a large system

6. Family Access Verify/report attendance Verify/report attendance Monitor student academic progress Monitor student academic progress Email teachers Email teachers Updated on the 1 st and 15 th of each month Updated on the 1 st and 15 th of each month

7. Graduation Requirements Requirements for class of 2019 have a few changes. Requirements for class of 2019 have a few changes. Plan of study – Plan can be modified. Plan of study – Plan can be modified. Class of 2019 needs 24 credits to graduate. Class of 2019 needs 24 credits to graduate.

8. Graduation Requirements SubjectGraduation Requirement for Class of 2019 English Language Arts (ELA)4 Math3 Science3 (2 labs) Social Studies3 Career and Technical Education (CTE)1 Health0.5 Physical Fitness1.5 Arts (or 1 Personal Pathways Requirement)2 (1 can be PPR) World Language or PPR2 (both can be PPR) General Electives4 Total Credits24

9. Personalized Pathway Requirement (PPR) PPR’s allow flexibility for students PPR’s allow flexibility for students PPR’s may be any course that aligns with the student’s career path PPR’s may be any course that aligns with the student’s career path Plan of study (High School and Beyond Plan) should reflect PPR’s Plan of study (High School and Beyond Plan) should reflect PPR’s To use PPR option students will complete a PPR request form To use PPR option students will complete a PPR request form Freshman are encouraged to fill schedule with required courses Freshman are encouraged to fill schedule with required courses PPR’s are best used during junior and senior year PPR’s are best used during junior and senior year

10. 4-Year College Entrance Requirements College Academic Distribution Requirement (CADR) Credits English4 Mathematics3 (Algebra 1, Geometry, Adv Algebra) Senior Year Math-Based Quantitative Course1 Science2 lab (one credit Algebra based: Chemistry or Physics) Social Studies3 Arts1 World Language2 2.0 Minimum GPA ACT or SAT Score

11. Testing Information PSAT – Preliminary SAT. Great practice for SAT PSAT – Preliminary SAT. Great practice for SAT ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) – Military placement test ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) – Military placement test COMPASS/ACCUPLACER – Community/Technical college placement test; Running Start placement test COMPASS/ACCUPLACER – Community/Technical college placement test; Running Start placement test SBAC – Required for graduation. College placement test for colleges in Washington State SBAC – Required for graduation. College placement test for colleges in Washington State ACT – Take spring of junior year (act.org) ACT – Take spring of junior year (act.org) SAT – Take spring of junior year (collegeboard.org) SAT – Take spring of junior year (collegeboard.org)

12. Future Options at GK: Dual Credit & College in the High School Dual Credit Dual Credit Earn college credit by taking CTE courses at GKHS (9 th – 12 th grades). Earn college credit by taking CTE courses at GKHS (9 th – 12 th grades). Free college credit! Free college credit! College in the High School College in the High School Opportunity to take college level classes in high school (11 th & 12 th grades) Opportunity to take college level classes in high school (11 th & 12 th grades) Earn college credit from the University of Washington. Earn college credit from the University of Washington. Classes: Classes: The Biology of Addiction and the Brain The Biology of Addiction and the Brain AP Computer Science AP Computer Science Get Ready: Get Ready: Study and do well in 9 th & 10 th grade courses Study and do well in 9 th & 10 th grade courses Save money for course enrollment fee. Save money for course enrollment fee.

13. Future Options at GK: Advanced Placement (AP) Opportunity to take college level classes in high school (starting in 10 th grade). Opportunity to take college level classes in high school (starting in 10 th grade). AP Courses AP Courses World History, Psychology, US History, US Government & Politics, Microeconomics, Language & Composition, Literature & Composition, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Calculus, Studio Art World History, Psychology, US History, US Government & Politics, Microeconomics, Language & Composition, Literature & Composition, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Calculus, Studio Art Get Ready Get Ready Study and do well in 9 th grade courses. Study and do well in 9 th grade courses. Save money for AP exams. Save money for AP exams. Take honors classes at GK. Take honors classes at GK.

14. Future Options at GK: Running Start Eligible 11 th /12 th grade students enroll in college classes to earn college AND high school credit. Eligible 11 th /12 th grade students enroll in college classes to earn college AND high school credit. Eligibility determined spring of 10 th grade by taking COMPASS or ACCUPLACER (college placement test). Eligibility determined spring of 10 th grade by taking COMPASS or ACCUPLACER (college placement test). Get Ready: Get Ready: Study and d0 well in 9 th and 10 th grade classes. Study and d0 well in 9 th and 10 th grade classes. Save money for college text books. Save money for college text books. Earn Physical Fitness credits in 9 th & 10 th grades. Earn Physical Fitness credits in 9 th & 10 th grades.

15. Future Options at GK: Pierce County Skills Center Junior/Senior Year Aerospace Composites Aerospace Composites Aerospace Machining/Fabrication Aerospace Machining/Fabrication Automotive Technology Automotive Technology Building Trades Building Trades Cosmetology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Culinary Arts DigiPen Video Game Development DigiPen Video Game Development DigiPen Robotics/Mechatronics DigiPen Robotics/Mechatronics Environmental Explorations Environmental Explorations Fire Science & Emergency Services Hotel Management & Tourism Machining/Metal Fabrication Medical Careers PC Networking & Hardware Repair Pre-Pharmacy Technology Pre-Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Pre-Veterinary Technology Welding

16. CTE Elective Options Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Credit CTE, Science, Health, or Elective Credit CTE, Science, Health, or Elective No pre-requisites No pre-requisites Intro to Engineering & Design Intro to Engineering & Design Credit: CTE or Elective Credit: CTE or Elective No pre-requisites No pre-requisites Principles of Engineering/Robotics Principles of Engineering/Robotics Credit: CTE or Elective Credit: CTE or Elective Pre-requisite: Successful Completing of Intro to Engineering & Design Pre-requisite: Successful Completing of Intro to Engineering & Design Civil Engineering & Architecture Civil Engineering & Architecture Credit: CTE or Elective Credit: CTE or Elective Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intro to Engineering & Design Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intro to Engineering & Design

17. 9 th Grade Recommended Course of Study 9 th Grade 1 st Semester2 nd Semester English Language Arts (ELA) Math Physical Science (or Biology**) Digi Tools (CTE)Health or Physical Fitness Elective ** Physical Science or Biology – Biology is recommended for all Highly Capable students and students with a Science Career Path

18. Sample Schedule Option I 9 th Grade 1 st Semester2 nd Semester English Language Arts (ELA) – 9 th Advanced Algebra Biology Digi Tools (CTE)Intro to Health & Fitness (Hlth or Fit req) Band, Choir or Orchestra (Art) Spanish (World Language) Requirements Below 4 ELA (8 sem)   3 Math (6 sem)   3 Science (6 sem)    3 Social Studies (6 sem)  1 CTE  0.5 Health  2 Arts or PPR  1.5 Fitness  2 World Lang. or PPR   

19. Two for One Requirements CourseRequirement 1Requirement 2 JROTCCTEPhysical Fitness Nutrition and FitnessCTEPhysical Fitness or Health Principals of Bio-MedCTELab Science or Health CTE courses may count for one other requirement in addition to the CTE requirement. EXAMPLES

20. Sample Schedule Option II 9 th Grade 1 st Semester2 nd Semester English Language Arts (ELA) – 9 th Algebra Physical Science Digi Tools (CTE)Intro to Health & Fitness (Health or Fitness Req) Theatre (Arts)Drawing (Arts) JROTC (CTE & PE) Requirements Below and Twenty-Four (24) Credits 4 ELA (8 sem)  3 Math (6 sem)   3 Science (6 sem)    3 Social Studies (6 sem)  1 CTE  0.5 Health  2 Arts or 1 PPR  1.5 Fitness  2 World Lang. or 2 PP 

21. Course Description Book Check Check Grade Level Grade Level Pre-requisites Pre-requisites Credit Area Credit Area Courses are for entire school district. Use the GKHS Course Offerings List (page 2 of the Course Selection Packet) for courses available to GKHS students. Courses are for entire school district. Use the GKHS Course Offerings List (page 2 of the Course Selection Packet) for courses available to GKHS students.

22. Course Selection Form Write in course choices on the first page. Write in course choices on the first page. Make sure to choose four alternate courses. Make sure to choose four alternate courses. Page 2 – Courses offered for 9 th graders Page 2 – Courses offered for 9 th graders Page 3 – High School & Beyond Plan (Plan of Study) Page 3 – High School & Beyond Plan (Plan of Study) Locker Request – Check box & write in locker partner’s name Locker Request – Check box & write in locker partner’s name Course selection forms are due: Course selection forms are due: LMS students – March 2 LMS students – March 2 FMS students – March 3 FMS students – March 3

23. Counselor Contact Information Danielle Melvin Danielle Melvin A-Da A-Da dmelvin@bethelsd.org dmelvin@bethelsd.org Lauren Bell Lauren Bell De - I De - I ltbell@bethelsd.org ltbell@bethelsd.org Joanne Gaulke J-Mi jgaulke@bethelsd.org Jodi GreyEyes Mo - Sc jgreyeyes@bethelsd.org Mike Stallman Se - Z mstallman@bethelsd.org