1. GKHS Course Selection Information Class of 2020

2. Soar Like an Eagle ● Student Goals ● Take an academically challenging course or Advanced Placement course prior to graduation. ● Be involved in at least one extracurricular or co-curricular activity. ● Connect with at least one adult at GKHS. ● Orange & Blue Starts with YOU ● Your personal best every day ● Own your future ● Understand we are one

3. Soar Like an Eagle ● GKHS is a closed campus. ● GKHS Dress Code: same as LMS and FMS. ● GK Expectations ● Attendance ● Study Habits ● Extra Help ● GKHS Athletics ● Fall sports begin late summer

4. Graduation Requirements SubjectGraduation Requirement for Class of 2020 English Language Arts (ELA)4 Math3 Science3 (2 labs) Social Studies3 Career and Technical Education (CTE)1 Health0.5 Physical Education1.5 Arts (or 1 Personal Pathways Requirement)2 (1 can be PPR) World Language or PPR2 (both can be PPR) General Electives4 Total Credits24

5. Personalized Pathway Requirement (PPR) ● PPR’s allow flexibility for students ● PPR’s may be any course that aligns with the student’s career path ● High School and Beyond Plan should reflect PPR’s ● To use PPR option students will complete a PPR request form ● Freshman are encouraged to fill schedule with required courses ● PPR’s are best used during junior and senior year

6. WA 4-Year College Entrance Requirements College Academic Distribution Requirement (CADR) Credits English4 Mathematics3 (Algebra 1, Geometry, Adv Algebra) Senior Year Math-Based Quantitative Course1 Science2 lab (one credit Algebra based: Chemistry or Physics) Social Studies3 Arts1 World Language2 2.0 Minimum GPA ACT or SAT Score

7. Options for Your Future at GK: Dual Credit & College in the High School ● Dual Credit ● Earn college credit by taking CTE courses at GKHS (9 th – 12 th grades). ● Free college credit! ● College in the High School ● Opportunity to take college level classes in high school ● Earn college credit from the University of Washington. ● Classes: ● The Biology of Addiction and the Brain ● Computer Science ● Get Ready: ● Study and do well in 9 th & 10 th grade courses ● Save money for course enrollment fee.

8. Options for Your Future at GK: Advanced Placement (AP) ● Opportunity to take college level classes in high school (starting in 10 th grade). ● AP Courses ● World History, Psychology, US History, US Government & Politics, Microeconomics, Language & Composition, Literature & Composition, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Calculus, Studio Art ● Get Ready ● Study and do well in 9 th grade courses. ● Save money for AP exams. ● Take honors classes at GK.

9. Options for Your Future at GK: Running Start ● Eligible 11 th /12 th grade students enroll in college classes to earn college AND high school credit. ● Eligibility determined spring of 10 th grade by taking COMPASS or ACCUPLACER (college placement test). ● Get Ready: ● Study and do well in 9 th and 10 th grade classes. ● Save money for college textbooks. ● Earn Physical Fitness credits in 9 th & 10 th grades.

10. Options for Your Future at GK: Pierce County Skills Center Junior/Senior Year ● 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

11. Course Description Book ● Check ● Grade Level ● Pre-requisites ● Credit Area ● Courses are for entire school district. Use your GKHS Course Offerings List (page 2 of your Course Selection Packet) for courses available to GKHS students.

12. 9 th Grade Recommended Course of Study 9 th Grade 1 st Semester2 nd Semester English Language Arts (ELA) Math Physical Science (or Biology**) Intro to Health & FitnessDigi Tools (CTE) Elective ** Physical Science or Biology – Biology is recommended for all Highly Capable students and students with a Science Career Path

13. Two for One Requirements CourseRequirement 1Requirement 2 JROTCCTEPhysical Fitness Nutrition and FitnessCTEPhysical Fitness or Health Principles of Bio-MedCTELab Science or Health CTE courses may count for one other requirement in addition to the CTE requirement. EXAMPLES

14. Fill Out the Form Correctly ● Write in your course choices on the first page. ● Make sure to choose alternate courses. ● Page 2 – Courses offered for 9 th graders ● Locker Request – Check box & list your locker partner

15. Complete Your Form on Time ● Course Selection Forms are due February 29. Don’t forget a parent signature! ● Counselors will choose courses for students who have not turned in completed forms by February 29 ● GK Parent Information Night – February 24, 6:00 PM

16. Questions? ● Parent Information Night- February 24, 6:00 pm ● Email your GKHS counselor