2. Our Purpose today… Review Graduation requirements
Resource the Course Catalog
Learn how to earn my HS diploma
Choose courses for next year
Learn how to register for classes next year

3. Graduation Requirements
Earn 22.5 credits (various subject areas)
Pass State Exams in ELA, Math, and Science
Complete Culminating Portfolio

4. Graduation Credit Requirements
4 credits Language Arts (English)
3 credits Social Studies (US Hist, World Studies, Glob Iss, Civics; +.5 elective)
3 credits Mathematics (College: Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra min.)
2 credits PE/Health
2 credits Science (1 Lab Science, 1 Non Lab Science; College 2 lab sciences)
1 credit Occupational (CTE courses)
1 credit Fine Arts
6.5 credits Electives
22.5 credits Total
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2 Credits World Language (Colleges require this in addition to above)
Remember: 1 year = 1 credit; 1 semester = .5 credit

6. Public Four Year College Entrance Requirements
Central Washington University
Eastern Washington University
The Evergreen State College
University of Washington
Washington State University
Western Washington University

7. Minimum College Academic Requirements for Admission to Four Year Colleges
Language Arts/English-4 years, including 3 years of literature and composition. Math-3 years including algebra, geometry, and advanced (second year) algebra. Social Studies-3 years Science-2 years, one year of which must be lab science (1 year algebra based Science either Chemistry or Physics) World Language-2 years (same language) includes American Sign Language. Fine, Visual or Performing Arts-(Refer to information below for specifics) Senior year Quantitative Course:1 year, may be 3rd year math, higher level math, algebra based science or math based career & technical courses. (Completion of higher level math prior to senior year exempts student from requirement.)

8. College Bound Athletes-NCAA
NCAA-Clearance for college athletics is in the process of continuing change regarding its requirements. More complete details and online application are available at the NCAA website: More information regarding NCAA requirements can be found on our course catalog.

10. Course Catalog Course catalog available on school web site
Description of courses in detail (alphabetically)
Course codes, prerequisites, teacher permission

11. Course Description Example
LAN320 & 321: AMERICAN LITERATURE AND WRITING OPEN TO: 11, 12 Full Year Course PREREQUISITE: Teacher’s signature CONTENT: This course invites students to examine the issue of “Who am I as an American?”. Students will read and discuss a variety of themes in American literature and relate the past classics to contemporary works. This course also provides students with the opportunity to improve their writing, vocabulary, and grammar skills. LAN330 & LAN331: ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION-AP OPEN TO: 11, 12 Full Year Course (must take full year) PREREQUISITE: Grade A or B grade in previous English class Teacher/Counselor signature This course will provide students, especially those who are university bound or interested in AP English, with an intensive study of both fiction and nonfiction, including contemporary works and training in documented research writing. Students will examine how authors used style, such as word choice and sentence structure, to create arguments. The course will prepare interested students to take the AP English Language/Composition Test Vocabulary building will be emphasized. SUMMER READING AND/OR WRITING IS REQUIRED. LAN514 & LAN515: NEWSPAPER STAFF OPEN TO: 9, 10, 11, 12 One Semester or Full Year Course.* May fulfill one semester only of 11, 12 grade high school English requirement except for staff photographers and graphic artists who will receive elective credit. Course does not satisfy four year college or NCAA entrance requirement. PREREQUISITE: A or B grade in journalistic writing (exception: photographers) and application. Instructor’s signature.

12. 11th Grade Example Completed
First Semester Examples
Second Semester Examples
First Semester
Second Semester
Grade 11:
Code Title
Code Title T.
Sign
Code Title 1
LAN320 AMER.LIT 1
LAAN 321 AMER.. LIT 2
 LAN AMER. LIT 1
LAN321 AMER. LIT 2 2
MAT310 ADV.ALG/TRI1
MAT 311 ADV. ALG/TRI 2
MAT 310 ADV.ALG/TRI 1
MAT 311 ADV.ALG/TRI 2 3
SOC300 CIVICS
ELECTIVE
SOC500 PSYCHOLOGY 4
SCI300 CHEMISTRY 1
SCI301 CHEMISTRY 2 5
CTE240 Independent living 
PHY223 VOLLEYBALL 6
FOR603 Span 3 
FOR Spanish 4

13. 4 Year Plan/registration 11th Grade
Alternate Core Subjects
Alternate Elective Courses
Alternate PE Courses
CTE305/306 Human Anatomy & Physiology
LAN 500 Acting 1
PHY 207 Basketball
SCI 503 Environmental Sci
CTE 331/332 Culinary Arts
PHY 213 Field Sports
SOC 500 Psychology 1
ART 110 Ceramics
PHY 502 Human Survival
MUS 401 Beginning Guitar
PHY 205 Aerobics

15. Career Cruising

18. Below is the login information for Career Cruising Username: AUB-0 with your six digit lunch number. Example: AUB Password: Your birthdate with no dashes and the full year. Example: January 4, 2000 would be Please be ready to register March 16th during your Language Arts class. Thank You!!! 

20. Questions?
We will see you on Thursday, March 16th in your Language Arts classes. Please come prepared to enter your course selections for fall. Also, review your credits and remaining requirements to graduate prior to Thursday.
Thank you