1. Welcome to Camas High School class of 2017

2. Camas High School has a lot to offer you
Strong academic classes
Many elective choices
An excellent athletics program
Clubs and activities
Leadership opportunities
Social events
Service opportunities
Career and College preparation
Academic support

3. Athletics Fall Sports Cross Country (Boys & Girls) Football (Boys)
Football Cheer
Golf (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Swim (Girls)
Tennis (Boys)
Volleyball (Girls)
Dance (Girls)
Winter Sports
Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Basketball Cheer
Bowling (Girls)
Gymnastics
Wrestling
Competitive Dance
Swim (Boys)
Spring Sports
Baseball (Boys)
Golf (Girls)
Soccer (Boys)
Softball (Girls)
Tennis (Girls)
Track (Boys and Girls)

4. Clubs and Activities American Red Cross Math Club
A.S.B. (student government) Mock Trial
A. S. L. Club Model United Nations
Band National Honor Society
Choir Natural Helpers
Christian Student Union Newspaper
Dance Team Papermaker Mentors
DECA Science Olympiad
Drama Student Council
Equestrian Team Technology Club
FIRST Robotics WDFY/TATOO
International Club Yearbook
Key Club Young Democrats
Knowledge Bowl Young Republicans Leadership

5. 2013 Forecasting Timeline for 8th Graders
Parent information meetings at Camas High School Feb. 21
Middle school teachers will go through the CHS Forecasting Guide in their 8th grade Advisory or Science classes
CHS staff speak to 8th graders in their classrooms
Students bring High School and Beyond Plans home for parents to sign
Middle school teachers help students complete Forecasting Sheets and enter classes on the computer

6. Options After High School
University or College
Community College
Technical Institute/Trade School
Apprenticeship
Military
Work
Marriage
Stay at home and help Dad & Mom with the
dishes, laundry, and mowing the lawn

7. Camas High School Credit Requirements for Graduation
Subject
English
Social Studies
[World History, US, CWI] (WA State)
Science [Physical Science, Biology]
Math [Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2]
P. E./Health [.5 Health PE]
Occupational [Focus + .5 occ cr]
Fine or Performing Arts
Electives
Total
Credits
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
6.0
22.0

8. Math [through Algebra 2] Foreign/World Language
Credit Requirements for many Four-Year Universities Fulfill requirements for high school graduation +:
Subject
Science
[Chemistry or Physics recommended]
Math [through Algebra 2]
Foreign/World Language
[2 years of the same language]
Credits
3.0 +
2.0
Many colleges look for students who have earned a strong G. P. A., have above average SAT scores, and who have taken academic classes for electives, in order to be accepted. Involvement in activities, athletics, clubs, leadership, and community service may also influence admissions.
CADR’s College Academic Distribution Requirements

9. Planning your high school classes is very important so that you graduate with the skills you need for college, for job training, and/or for your career.
Your high school transcript is part of your permanent record which can get you accepted into college or vocation training, can earn you a scholarship Or keep you from getting into the college or training of your choice or earning a scholarship. Some employers look at transcripts in the hiring process as well.
It is not easy to make schedule changes at Camas High School. So make sure you spend time planning your high school years and that you choose the most appropriate classes for your freshman year.

10. 2013-14 FRESHMAN HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND PLAN
9th
10th
11th
12th
English 9
PE (sem) & Health (sem)
Freshman Focus (sem)
Physical Science
Math:__________________
_______________________
Elective
_________________________
Semester Elective
English 10
World History
Biology
Math: __________________
________________
__________________________
Electives
English 11
US History
Math: ___________________
___________________________
English 12 & CWI or
(Business Communications)
Additional required classes for graduation:
Fine Art (1.0 credit)
Physical Education Elective (1.0 credit) Occupational (.5 credit) [Freshman Focus fulfills .5 of requirement]
Students must pass the HSPE—High School Proficiency Exam in Reading and English, & Algebra, Geometry, & Biology EOC

11. 2013-14 CHS FRESHMAN FORECASTING SHEET
English requirement—Check one of the following:
English 9
Pre AP English **contract required to forecast for Pre-AP
Mathematics requirement—You will need your math teacher’s recommendation for appropriate math placement: * special permission to enter these math classes
Algebra I Accelerated Geometry *
Geometry Accelerated Algebra II *
Geometry 1 Pre-Calculus *
Algebra II AP Calculus *
Math Lab *
Science requirement—Based on your science teacher’s recommendation:
Physical Science
Pre AP Physical Science ** contract required to forecast for Pre-AP
All 9th graders take the following required classes (each one semester long):
Physical Education & Freshman Focus
Health

12. 2013-14 Freshman Elective Choices
BEGINNING DRAWING/PAINTING
BEGINNING CERAMICS
EVERYTHING IN ART
GRAPHIC DESIGN
CALLIGRAPHY
DRAMA 1
TREBLE CHOIR
BASE CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
PIANO, SONGWRITING, & MORE
CAMAS GLEE CLUB
INTRO TO TECHNOLOGY
WEBSITE DESIGN
CHS VIDEO
CHS VIDEO NEWS & EVENTS
ENGINEERING & CAD
COMPUTER 3D MODELING
JOURNALISM/NEWSPAPER
YEARBOOK
VOCAL ENSEMBLE
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
ROBOTICS & ENGINEERING
INTRO TO FOODS
FOODS TOO
INTRO TO BUSINESS
MARKETING I
DIGITAL DRAWING
DIGITAL CAMERA
CLASSICAL FILM
CREATIVE WRITING
HISTORY OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
HISTORY OF WAR
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
FRENCH I
GERMAN I
JAPANESE I
SPANISH I
ADVANCED FITNESS
BODY WORKS
WEIGHT TRAINING

13. Typical Freshman Schedules at CHS
Algebra :45
2. Technology 1 & :45
3. Health/PE 9:50
A Lunch 10:50
4. English :25
5. Everything Art/Fresh Focus 12:25
6. Physical Science 1:25
Conference Period 2:25
Pre AP English :45
Physical Science 8:45
Fresh Focus/Piano 9:50
Band 10:55
B Lunch 11:50
Geometry 12:25
PE/Health 1:25

14. Some Alternative Programs
Freshman Success Academy
Math, Science, Technology Magnet
Hayes Freedom High School
Skills Center
Half-day programs for Juniors and Seniors interested in learning a trade. Programs available this year:
Applied Medical Science, Automotive Tech, Construction, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Diesel Tech, Electro-Digital Tech, Fashion Merchandizing, Financial Customer Services, Fire Science, Legal/Medical Office, Pre-Engineering Design Tech, Restaurant Management, Travel & Hotel Management
Running Start
Program for Juniors or Seniors in which students who qualify may take classes at Clark College for both high school and college credit.

15. 2013-14 Instructor’s Approval Form for Selected Freshman Classes
The following classes require a teacher signature to enter.
Special Education Classes (Guide Special Ed) IEP Manager
Support Group (Guide Potpourri) Intervention Special.
Concert Band (Guide Fine Arts) Your Band Teacher
The following classes require an additional application to enter.
Pre AP English (Guide Language Arts) AP Application
Pre-AP Physical Science (Guide Science) AP Application
Journalism/Newspaper (Guide Language Arts) Evaluation Sheet
Yearbook (Guide Fine Arts) Yearbook Application
AP Human Geography (Guide Language Arts) AP Application
These classes have an alternate processes to enter. You may not forecast for these classes. Your schedule will be changed later if you get accepted into them, so choose other electives .
Leadership Activities (Guide Potpourri)
Math, Science, & Technology Magnet (Guide Magnet Program)
Freshman Academy (Guide Freshman Academy)
Foreign Language Classes require an English teacher’s signature to enter
Students need to have a B or better in English, good study habits, strong work ethic, good attendance, be willing to study 20 to 30 minutes a night all year long in their language class.
ASL1, French 1, German 1, Japanese 1, Spanish 1

16. 2013-14 FRESHMAN HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND PLAN
9th
10th
11th
12th
English 9
PE (sem) & Health (sem)
Freshman Focus (sem)
Physical Science
Math:__________________
_______________________
Elective
_________________________
Semester Elective
English 10
World History
Biology
Math: __________________
________________
__________________________
Electives
English 11
US History
Math: ___________________
___________________________
English 12 & CWI or
(Business Communications)
Additional required classes for graduation:
Fine Art (1.0 credit)
Physical Education Elective (1.0 credit) Occupational (.5 credit) [Freshman Focus fulfills .5 of requirement]
Students must pass the HSPE—High School Proficiency Exam in Reading and English, & Algebra, Geometry, & Biology EOC
For progression of Math classes see Guide page 32

17. 2013-14 Freshman Elective Choices
BEGIN DRAWING/PAINTING art
BEGINNING CERAMICS art
EVERYTHING IN ART art
GRAPHIC DESIGN art & occ
CALLIGRAPHY art
DRAMA 1 art
TREBLE CHOIR art
BASE CHOIR art
CONCERT BAND art
PIANO, SONGWRITING, & MORE art
CAMAS GLEE CLUB art
INTRO TO TECHNOLOGY occ
WEBSITE DESIGN art & occ
CHS VIDEO art & occ
CHS VID NEWS & EVENTS art & occ
ENGINEERING & CAD occ
COMPUTER 3D MODELING occ
JOURNALISM/NEWSPAPER occ
YEARBOOK occ
VOCAL ENSEMBLE art
JAZZ ENSEMBLE art
ROBOTICS & ENGINEERING occ
INTRO TO FOODS occ
FOODS TOO occ
INTRO TO BUSINESS occ
MARKETING I occ
DIGITAL DRAWING art or occ
DIGITAL CAMERA art or occ
CLASSICAL FILM
CREATIVE WRITING
HISTORY OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
HISTORY OF WAR
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
FRENCH I
GERMAN I
JAPANESE I
SPANISH I
ADVANCED FITNESS
BODY WORKS
WEIGHT TRAINING

18. Thank you Don’t forget to take your High School & Beyond plan home for your parents to sign Bring it back Tomorrow