1. SENIOR Registration

2. Learning objectives
Know what is required of you to graduate from Highland High School
Understand how to use Student Access to track your graduation requirements
Understand which classes you should take in the 12th Grade

3. Graduation requirements
24 Credits
State Tests:
ELA
Math
Science
Senior Portfolio
High School Diploma

4. 24 Total Credits 24-Credit graduation requirement 4 English 3 Math
3.5 Social Studies
3 Science
2 Career & Technical Education
2 Health & Fitness
1 Arts
5.5 Electives
24-Credit graduation requirement

5. High school credits Yearlong Course (1.0 credits) Semester Course
By passing all of your classes each semester, you will earn 6.0 credits each year of High School
6 credits x 4 years = 24 total credits
A transcript is the official record of your high school classes and credits

6. A Real-Life High School Transcript!
This line shows your total earned credits & your cumulative GPA
This indicates which state tests you have passed
This indicates if you have passed WA State History

7. Registration Process Course Registration Presentation
Students complete their Registration Worksheet – due Thursday in SCOTS
Parents will approve course requests at conferences
Counselor will create your schedule
Students typically get their schedules at the end of the summer

8. Course request expectations
The master schedule is developed based on courses requested.
When you request a course, you commit to completing the course in its entirety to the best of your ability.
Students may request a schedule change before the end of the first week of school but only requests based on legitimate academic reasons will be considered.
Course changes after the first week of a course will result in an “F” posted to the student’s transcript.

9. Course alternative Selections
Students must write 4 alternates in case your first choices aren’t available
All 4 alternates must be different than your original choices
Choose wisely – be thoughtful!

10. What classes do SENIORS take?
1st Semester
2nd Semester
English
Current World Issues

11. SENIOR English options
Yearlong Course:
College in the High School – CWU English Series (ENG101, ENG102, ENG105)
English 12 – Essential English
Semester Courses:
Introduction to Theatre (College Prep Course)
Speech & Research (College Prep Course)
European Authors (College Prep Course)
Short Stories
Literature in Lyrics
Latino Literature
Greek Mythology

12. Math sequences Algebra 1 Geometry Financial Algebra Algebra 2
Pre-calculus
Calculus
Math 101 & 103
Math sequences
Most students will take math their senior year
ALL students planning to attend post-secondary school (college, university, community college, technical school, etc.) should take a 4th year of math

13. College in the high school
College in the High School is a state funded way for high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit and fulfill their high school graduation requirements all at the same time. 
Students have the opportunity to earn college credits from Central Washington University
Cost: $55/credit
Students that are eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch can apply to have 5 credits paid for by a grant
GEARUP can help with costs.  Please see Ms. Walker or Mrs. Mayfield for questions.

14. College in the High School
Course Name
College Credits
Cost
Pre-requisite
English 101 – Critical Reading & Responding 4
$220
500 on Critical Reading on the SAT or 19 on the ACT. A score of 4 on the SBAC will also qualify a senior to take the class.
English 102 – Reasoning  & Research
Pass English 101 with a “C-“ or higher
English 105 – The Literary Imagination 5
$275
Theatre 107 – Intro to Theatre
None
Math 101 – Math in the Modern World
$275 
Pass Algebra 2 with a “C” or higher and take the Accuplacer exam the spring before enrolling
Math 130 – Finite Math
Math 153 – Precalculus 1
Pass Algebra 2 with a “C” or higher and take the Accuplacer exam the spring before enrolling
Math 154 –Precalculus 2
Pass Algebra 2 with a “C” or higher and take the Accuplacer exam the spring before enrolling 
Math 172 – Calculus 1
Pass Math 154 with a “C” or higher
Math 173 – Calculus 2

15. Business Administration
YVTECH
Provides free academic and hands-on college prep & technical skills career training to high school students in the Yakima Valley
Students attend YVTECH for periods 1-3 or 4-6 (transportation provided for afternoon)
The following programs are available:
Pre-Engineering
Auto Collision
Auto Technology
Dental Hygiene
Dental Assisting
Law Enforcement
Cosmetology
Carpentry
Digital Media
Culinary Arts
Firefighting
Robotics
Vet Assistant
Physical Therapy Tech
Electrician
Business Administration
Metal Fabrication
Legal/Medical Office 

16. Running Start RUNNING START INFO NIGHT - Monday, March 27th @ 6pm
Juniors and Seniors have the option of participating in the Running Start Program.
Running Start students are eligible for part-time or full-time enrollment at YVCC.
All tuition is paid but students have to provide their own transportation and pay for fees and books.
RUNNING START INFO NIGHT - Monday, March 6pm
YVC Campus, Parker Room, Deccio Building #8, 1000 S 12th Ave, Yakima

17. Elective choices Yearlong Electives: Semester Electives: Band Choir
Spanish 1 & II
French 1 & II
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Drama
Annual
Intro to Engineering Design
Marketing
Semester Electives:
Basic Art
3D Design
Ceramics
Stained Glass
Bead & Wire Jewelry
Beginning Woodshop & Advanced Woodshop
Microsoft Academy II
Horticulture
*** Elective Fair – March 30th – Scottie Time 

18. Log-in to Student access - Check your remaining high school requirements