Wasilla High School Class of 2024 Scheduling for

Wasilla High School Class of 2024 Scheduling for 2020 -2021 Freshman Year

For more information see… Ms. Overfelt A-G Additional Support Mrs. Troisi H-O Ms. Abell, Counseling Secretary Mr. Holbrook P-Z WHS Counselors Mrs. Hinton, Registrar

High School – it’s all about the credits! 2024 Graduation Requirements Health ► Language Arts ► 0. 5 credit 4. 0 credits § English 1, English 2, English Electives ► Mathematics 3. 0 credits § Algebra, Geometry, Math Elective Physical Education ► Science ► 1. 0 credit 3. 0 credits § Physical Science, Life Science, Science Elective ► Social Studies 3. 5 credits § Civics, World History, United States History, Alaska History, U. S. Government Electives ► Total Credits ► 9. 5 credits 24. 5 credits

9 th Grade Schedules • English – 1. 0 credit • • • Math – 1. 0 credit • Intro Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2 Science – 1. 0 credit • Earth Science, Biology, or Physical Science Social Studies –. 5 credit • Civics Health –. 5 credit Physical Education – up to 1. 0 credit • • Read 180, English 1 or English 2 Sports Activities, Weight Training, and Swimming Electives – up to 3. 0 credits • Includes selections in Music, Fine Arts, World Language, Career and Technical Education, JROTC, and Academic Support classes if required.

Schedule Change Requests ► Before school begins, students may e-mail schedule change requests to their counselor. We will do our best to meet your request before school starts. ► Schedule changes are also accommodated during the first two weeks of each semester based on course availability. However… ► The first few days of the fall semester, new students, students with incomplete schedules & seniors are given priority. ► The 4 th day of the semester, any student may submit a schedule change request form. Forms in the counseling office. ► Students requesting a change into an elective from a core class or academic elective (i. e. band, world language) must have a parent sign the request form. ► The schedule change process is the same for semester 2 in January. Students are encouraged to sign up to see their counselor anytime during the first semester to request a semester 2 schedule change. (The sign-up sheet in the counseling office is also how students sign up to see their counselor at any time. )

Alaska Performance Scholarship There are three levels of scholarship, based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores Ø Up to $4, 755 a year to schools in Alaska Ø You must fill out the FAFSA for any scholarships Ø 2 ways to qualify: § 4 math, 4 science, 4 lang. arts, 4 social studies § 3 math, 3 science, 4 lang. arts, 4 social studies, 2 foreign lang. Ø *IMPORTANT: -Inform your counselor that you want to qualify for APS so we can help you. -Not all core courses count for APS! -Verify the classes you take will count if you are planning to qualify for the APS.