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WELCOME TO UNION,

WELCOME TO UNION,. CLASS OF 2018!!! Forecasting for your Freshman Year at. The Schedule. Six period Day Two Semesters (18 weeks each) 53 Minute Classes 40 Minute Lunch Each class you pass =.5 Credit 3.0 credits each semester. 9 th Grade Core Requirements. 1.0 English 1.0 Math

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WELCOME TO UNION,

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  1. WELCOME TO UNION, CLASS OF 2018!!! Forecasting for your Freshman Year at

  2. The Schedule • Six period Day • Two Semesters (18 weeks each) • 53 Minute Classes • 40 Minute Lunch • Each class you pass =.5 Credit • 3.0 credits each semester

  3. 9th Grade Core Requirements • 1.0 English • 1.0 Math • 1.0 Science • Consider taking Health and PE 9th grade year. • No Social Studies requirement for 9th Grade

  4. Core Class Options • English • 9th English • 9th Honors English • Science • 9th Physics • Honors Bio/Chemistry • AP Environmental Science • Principles of Engineering • Math(Depends on your Math level from 8th grade) • Algebra I • Geometry • Integrated 3A/3B or Adv Alg/Trig

  5. Levels of Rigor • Regular Core Courses – HS courses accepted by college admission standards. • Honors – Challenging courses that prepare students for college level classes (i.e. – AP) • Advanced Placement (AP) – College courses taught in HS.

  6. Advanced Placement (AP) in 9th Grade • AP Human Geography and AP Environmental Science are available to Freshman • AP is a fast paced, rigorous, college class taught in the High School. • You must have a great work ethic, motivation, and study skills to be successful in an AP class • You don’t have to start in AP as a Freshman to take AP classes later. • Discuss with current teachers, counselor, and parents to determine if an AP class is a good fit for you as a freshman.

  7. 4.0 English • 3.0 Math* (through 3A/3B or approved alternative) • 3.0 Social Studies (WA St 7th grade, WrldHist, US Hist, CWI) • 2.0 Science* (Phys. Science & Biology) • 1.5 PE & .5 Health • 1.0 Fine Arts • 1.0 Occ Ed/CCTE* (College, Career &Technical Ed) • 6.5 Electives • = 22.5 (MINIMUM FOR GRADUATION) • *STEM (science, tech, engineering, math) 6 total Graduation Requirements

  8. Four Year Plan

  9. Other Graduation Requirements • State Testing • ELA Exit Exam = Reading and Writing • EOC = Math 1 or Math 2 • EOC Biology • Culminating Project - Research Paper – Project – Presentation • High School and Beyond Plan • Online Class = .5 credit

  10. HS Grad vs. College Admission

  11. How to be Successful in High School • Attendance • Be Organized • Complete Assignments • Turn in Assignments • Study • Get Help when needed • Get involved

  12. Athletics

  13. Next Step • Take a tour • Visit with Teachers • Explore different courses/electives/activities • Go to various breakout sessions • Buy your first Titan gear • Have Fun

  14. Career Cruising / Course Planner • Accessing Course Planner: • Step 2. Click on the blue COURSE PLANNER button on the left menu bar.

  15. Located on District Public website • Course Descriptions • Graduation Requirements • Prerequisites for classes • Length of courses Course Catalog

  16. Union HS Class of 2018 • The best class ever!!! • Everyone can succeed if you apply yourself • Plan for the future • Finish strong in 8th Grade • Make History at “The U”

  17. Questions?

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