GKHS Course Selection Information Class of 2017

Graduation Requirements Eng Lang Arts– 4 credits Social Studies – 3 credits Science – 2 credits Math – 3 credits –Algebra 1 –Geometry –Advanced Algebra Health/PE Credits –Health 0.5 –PE 1.5 –Health/PE 0.5 Fine Arts – 1 credit Occupational/Vocational Education (CTE) – 1 credit Career Education & Culminating Project – 1 credit Electives – 5 credits Pass Reading and Writing state exams Pass Math and Science End of Course Assessments

4-Year College Entrance Requirements English – 4 credits Math – 3 credits (minimum of Algebra 1, Geometry, AND Adv Algebra) Senior Year Quantitative Course – 1 year Social Studies – 3 credits Science – 2 credits lab science, one credit of Algebra based science (Chemistry or Physics) Fine Arts – 1 credit World Languages – 2 credits of the same language ACT/SAT score (Take this spring!)

ACT & SAT

Credit Retrieval GK Online Credit Retrieval (FuelEd) –$70 per 0.5 credit ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch) –English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science GK ALEKS Math Credit Retrieval –$70 per class ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch) –Algebra 1 through Pre-Calculus BYU Online –Approximately $150 per 0.5 credit –Core classes and elective classes. Summer School –Information available in April See your counselor for enrollment information/paperwork..

12 th Grade Courses English Language Arts 12 OR AP Literature & Composition Civics (one semester) OR AP US Government/Politics (all year) Math Electives/courses needed for graduation/college entrance

New Courses Statistics/Probability –Credit: Math or Elective 1.0 –Prerequisite: Adv Algebra with a C or better or teacher approval Human Body Systems –Credit: CTE, Lab Science, Health, or Elective 1.0 –Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of the Biomedical Sciences –This class replaces Applied Anatomy & Physiology. Spanish for Native Speakers 1 –Credit: Elective 1.0 –Prerequisite: Ability to understand and communicate verbally and be able to write simple basic sentences in Spanish. Results of placement test.

Advanced Placement AP students will take an AP test in May – approximately $95 AP test fee Interested students must read and sign the AP contract. Scores of 3,4, or 5 may earn college credit or waivers at college level AP is a predictor of completion of a 4-year college degree. Don’t take too many AP and/or challenging classes!

AP Literature/Composition Statistics Calculus AB Chemistry Biology US Government/Politics Microeconomics Physics 1 Computer Science A Psychology Physics 2 Physics C Calculus BC Studio Art

College in the High School Earn college credit from the University of Washington. Cost: approximately $370 GKHS Courses: –The Biology of Addiction and the Brain –Computer Science

Pierce County Skills Center Technical programs to earn college and high school credit. Attend GK 3 class periods and attend PCSC 3 class periods. GK Course Selection Forms – check on PCSC line and choose GK courses for next year. PCSC applications are online. Will be accepted beginning March 1. PCSC Open House – February 18, 5:30–7:00 pm Pizza, Pop & Power Tools - February 25, 6:00 - 7:30

PCSC Programs Aerospace Composites Aerospace Machining/Fabrication Automotive Technology Construction Trades Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts DigiPen Video Game Development Fire Science & Emergency Services Medical Careers PC Networking & Hardware Repair Pre-Pharmacy Technology Pre-Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Pre-Veterinary Technology Welding

Running Start COMPASS – $15 at Pierce College; must score into college level reading & writing GK Course Selection Forms – check on Running Start line and choose GK courses for next year. Student Running Start Meeting – March 15, during study support in the auditorium Parent Running Start Meeting – March 17, 6:30 PM at GKHS.

Login to Career Cruising Check –Grade Level –Credit Area –Prerequisites Courses are for entire school district. Use your GKHS Course Offerings List (page 2 of course selection packet) for courses available to GKHS students.

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Fill Out the Form Correctly Locker Request – Check the box and list your locker partner to request a locker for next year. Course Selection Forms and CC Course Planner are due in Careers by March 4. Don’t forget a parent signature. Sign the AP Contract if signing up for an AP class. YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT SIGNATURE ON YOUR FORM PRIOR TO TURNING IT IN!!!!! Counselors will choose courses for students who have not turned in completed forms by March 4.

Questions? your counselor. See your counselor in the Career Center during lunches February 24, 25, 26, March 2 & 3. Sophomore/Junior Parent Night – March 2, 6:30 pm