Skyline Course Selection & Planning Classes of 2016

Course Selection Timeline Mon, March 16 (7am) –Wed March 25 (4pm) Student Access is open for students to input requested course selections Mon-Thurs March 16, 17, & 19 Classroom presentations Fri, March 20 Q & A with counselors during lunches in the Commons Mon-Tue, March 23 & 24 Computer lab open during lunches for students who have questions or want help entering their course requests in the computer

Timeline (cont’) Wednesday, March 25 –Student Access to input course requests closes at 4:00pm. High School and Beyond Plan due to SS teacher! Mon April 6 through Wed April 15– Family Access opens as VIEW ONLY for students/parents to review requests to ensure accuracy Wednesday, April 16– Last day for paperwork with parent signature to be turned in to the counseling office for requesting course selection changes.

Online Resources course guide Student Access step-by-step instructions Course selection video (how-to) Course selection video 4-year sample planning worksheets Course selection timeline Classroom PowerPoint presentation

Class of 2016 Graduation Requirements

Requirements Please see course catalogue for specifics 1. Satisfy graduation credits and classes 2. Meet technology proficiency 3. Earn Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) 4. High School and Beyond Plan

High School Credits Classes 2016 Language Arts 4.0 World Studies (grade 9) 1.0 European Studies (grade 10) 1.0 American Studies (grade 11) 1.0 Mathematics 3.0 (At least through Algebra 2) Science 2.0 Health 0.5 Northwest Studies (taken in grade 7-12) Physical Education 1.5 Fine/Applied Arts 1.0 Career & Technical Education 1.0 Electives/Additional Core TOTAL 22.0

Technology Proficiency Options to satisfy this requirement: t Pass the Technology Proficiency Test (no CTE credit) OR one of the following classes (CTE Credit earned): t Website Design t Intro to Computer Science t IB Computer Science

High School and Beyond Plan Annually updated to reflect your plans for the future. Due to Social Studies teacher by March 25 th !

College Admissions: CADRs

CADRs – College Academic Distribution Requirements English 4 years Social Studies 3 years Science 2-3 years * – Washington in-state public universities require students to take a Physics or Chemistry class in addition to Biology World Languages 2-3 years Fine Arts year – Colleges vary on how much credit and which classes they will count to satisfy this requirement

CADRs (Cont’) Mathematics 3+ years Washington in-state public universities require: Math through Algebra 2 A quantitative math-based class in senior year (either a math class or math-based science such as physics or chemistry count) Completion of a higher-level math (e.g. pre- calculus) prior to the senior year exempts students from the senior year quantitative course requirement.

CADRs (Cont’) Additional academic electives (math, history, English, world language, science & fine arts) Always check with colleges for specific requirements!

Additional Programs International Baccalaureate (IB) International Baccalaureate (IB) Wanic.org NCAA information Tech Prep College in the High School Summer School Software Tech test DLD Online Courses

International Baccalaureate (IB) IB information on the Skyline Website IB IB curriculum is divided into Standard Level (1-2 years of study) and Higher Level courses (2-3 years of study) IB classes are available to all juniors and seniors Options: – Enroll because you are interested in the course – or Enroll for interest and plan to take the exam – or Enroll to pursue the full IB diploma

Running Start Provides academically independent juniors and seniors an opportunity to take college courses as part of their high school education Students new to Running Start must register for SHS classes. Once you have passed the entrance exam and registered for classes at the college we will adjust your SHS schedule FAQ’s page is on our Skyline website FAQ’s

Steps to Running Start 1. Complete the online application at a specific college (BC, Renton, LWIT) 2. Take and Pass the English entrance exam at the college to qualify for Running Start 3. After you have been admitted, completed online pre-orientation, and attended an in person orientation. 4. Print out SHS Running Start Agreement and make an appointment with your counselor to complete verification paperwork.

WaNIC/NEVAC What is it? wanic.org Open to students in 11 th & 12 th grade Work/Occupational related courses - such as Culinary Arts, Auto Tech, Animation Courses are year-long and students provide their own transportation between schools See the Career Center for more information

Middle School Credits in Math & World Language Students may elect to have the letter grade and credit applied to their high school transcript for qualifying world language and math classes from middle school. You have until June 12, 2015 to submit this request. Once a class has been added to your transcript it cannot be removed.

PE Options

Equivalency Courses Equivalent courses are those that satisfy more than one graduation requirement. Courses that have an equivalency are noted in the course catalog. Equivalency applies to meeting high school graduation requirements only. It does not diminish the number of credits required for graduation; it may change the courses needed to fulfill graduation requirements. Equivalency does not apply for meeting core requirements for college entrance.

Course Selection Things to keep in mind when selecting course requests:  Balance - consider academic load & outside involvements; sports, clubs, home, etc.  Learning Recommendations for courses  Graduation requirements  CADRS (College Academic Distribution Requirements)

Course Alternative Selections Choose classes wisely- your first choices might not be available. Alternative choices - If no alternatives are listed, an alternative class will be selected for you. Seniors must choose two English alternates in addition to their six regular alternates Alternatives MUST be different than first choice classes.

Course Selection Expectations Master schedule is developed based on courses requested When you choose a course you commit to completing the course in its entirety to the best of your ability Course changes after first week through 20 calendar days remain on transcript with a “W” On day 21 and beyond – any courses dropped will remain on transcript with an “F”

7 th Period Option 7 th period courses are completely optional – Please read Course Guide carefully as these classes will have different learning requirements, meeting times, and possible outside of class requirements (service hours, lab hours, flexibility, etc.). Optional 7 th period registration process is available on the course selection portion of the SHS website

Student Access Step by Step Instructions are online Enter course selections online by March 25 th at 4pm Counselors will have the computer lab open on Monday, March 23 rd and Tuesday, March 24th during lunches if you would like help inputting course requests.

Trouble Shooting Student Access Login If you do not know have an in Student Access – enter one when you log on to S.A. – Your must be different from your parent’s in S.A. If you do not know your password – click on the “forgot password” to have it ed to you If you do not know your password and do not have an in Student Access – Please come to the counseling office to update your information Please try logging into your Student Access account tonight!

Wrap Up What is the deadline for entering your course requests into Student Access? How many alternates must you choose? When is your High School and Beyond Plan due? When are good times to ask counselors questions? What day will counselors be in the labs to help you enter online course requests?

COUNSELORS Mrs. MenonA-Fa students Mr. PaulFb-Le students Ms. Walker Lf-Ro students Mrs. Flemer Rp-Z students Mrs. HogleFreshmen students