GKHS Course Selection Information 2017 2018 Class of

GKHS Course Selection Information 2017 -2018 Class of 2019

Graduation Requirements • • Eng Lang Arts– 4 credits Social Studies – 3 credits Science – 3 credits Math – 3 credits – Algebra 1 – Geometry – Advanced Algebra • Health/PE 2 Credits – Health 0. 5 – PE 1. 5 • World Language – 2 credits (or 2 credits *PPR) • Career & Technical Education (CTE) – 1 credit • Electives – 4 credits • Careers (High School & Beyond Plan) • Pass ELA, Math and Science Tests • Arts – 2 credits (or 1 credit Art + 1 credit *PPR) *PPR = Personalized Pathway Requirement

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 • PPR’s are best used during junior and senior year

Credit Retrieval • GK Online Credit Retrieval (Fuel. Ed) – $50 per 0. 5 credit ($25 reduced lunch, $10 free lunch) – ELA, Social Studies, Science, World Language, Health • GK ALEKS Math Credit Retrieval – $70 per class ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch) – Algebra 1 through Pre-Calculus • Careers Credit Retrieval • $30 • BYU Online – Approximately $150 per 0. 5 credit – Core classes and elective classes • 7 th Period Class Next Year • Summer School – information available in April See your counselor for enrollment information/paperwork.

4 -Year College Entrance Requirements • English – 4 credits • Math – 3 credits (minimum of Algebra 1, Geometry, AND Adv Algebra) • Senior Year Quantitative Course – 1 credit • 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 spring of 11 th grade)

Advanced Placement • AP students will take an AP test in May – approximately $95 AP test fee (First AP test is free!) • 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!

Language/Composition US History Chemistry Music Theory Physics 1 Physics 2 Physics C Studio Art AP Statistics Microeconomics Calculus AB Psychology Computer Science A Biology Calculus BC

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. • CC Course Planner – Select PCSC and choose GK courses for next year. • PCSC applications are online. Will be accepted beginning March 1. • PCSC Open House – February 9, 5: 00– 6: 30 pm

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

Running Start • ACCUPLACER– $15 at Pierce College; must score into college level reading & writing • CC Course Planner– Select Running Start and choose GK courses for next year. • Student Running Start Meeting – March 6, during study support in the auditorium • Parent Running Start Meeting – March 7, 6: 30 PM at SLHS.

11 th Grade Courses • English Language Arts 11 OR AP Language & Composition • US Studies OR AP US History • Math • Science • Electives/courses needed for graduation/college entrance

Career Cruising ● Select your courses in the Course Planner section of Career Cruising. ● Make sure to choose alternate courses. ● Have your parents and teachers help you choose your courses. ● Courses must be submitted by February 22.

Course Planner

Course Planner Signature Form • Upload Course Planner Signature Form and complete CC Course Planner by February 22. • Sign the AP Contract if signing up for an AP class. • YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT SIGNATURE ON YOUR FORM PRIOR TO UPLOADING TO CAREER CRUISING!!!!! • Counselors will choose courses for students who have not completed CC Course Planner and uploaded a Course Planner Signature form by February 22.

Counselors • • • A – COL: Ms. Melvin, dmelvin@bethelsd. org COM – G: Mr. Hostak, bhostak@bethelsd. org H – LA: Mrs. Wardle, mwardle@bethelsd. org LE – O: Mrs. Colgan, jcolgan@bethelsd. org P – SL: Mrs. Grey. Eyes, jgreyeyes@bethelsd. org SM – Z: Mr. Stallman, mstallman@bethelsd. org

Questions? • Email your counselor. • See your counselor in the Career Center during lunches February 15, 16, & 22, or stop by the Counseling Center after school • Parent Information Night – February 15, 6: 30 pm