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Washougal High School “Striving for Excellence” Class of 2012

Washougal High School “Striving for Excellence” Class of 2012. Tonight’s Agenda Credits HSPE Culminating Project High School & Beyond Plan Post High School Options. Graduation Requirement - 22.0 Credits Minimum-. English – 4 credits Social Studies – 2.5 credits

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Washougal High School “Striving for Excellence” Class of 2012

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  1. Washougal High School “Striving for Excellence” Class of 2012

  2. Tonight’s Agenda • Credits • HSPE • Culminating Project • High School & Beyond Plan • Post High School Options

  3. Graduation Requirement-22.0 Credits Minimum- • English – 4 credits • Social Studies – 2.5 credits 1.0 U.S. History, 1.0 CWP, .5 Elective & WA state history (taken in 7th gr. In district). • Science – 2 credits • Math – 2 credits • Family Health – .5 credit • Fitness – 1.5 credits • Fine Arts – 1 credit • Occupational Ed. – 2 credits • Electives – 6.5 credits

  4. HSPE- Reading, Writing, Math & Science • HSPE= High School Proficiency Exam • Class 2010-2012 must pass reading and writing to graduate . • Math- if students do not pass the math HSPE then they will be required to take and pass math as a junior and a senior to graduate. • Class of 2013 will be required to pass reading, writing, math and science. • Benefits= shorter exam and will be completely computerized over the next couple of years. • HSPE will begin in March…. watch for dates.

  5. Culminating Project &High School and Beyond Plan Senior year students will complete: • research paper • service learning project (15 hrs of community service) • formal presentations • JAS Interview • high school and beyond plan

  6. High School Program Options • Running Start • Skills Center • Tech Prep Credit • Excelsior • Bridges • GED • Adult Diploma Program • Job Corps

  7. Running Start • Interested in taking classes at Clark College in the Fall of next year? • Students should be mature and college ready and on track to graduate. • January 14th or January 20th students & parents must attend a Information Night at Clark College 7-8 p.m. • After meeting students will register online to take the COMPASS exam. • March 25th students & parents attend must attend a Orientation Night at WHS at 6 p.m. to receive contract and learn about required courses for graduation. • Running Start students will complete their High School and Beyond Plans and Culminating Projects at Clark College.

  8. Clark County Skills Center • Are you thinking about getting job specific training and Clark Community College credits in high school? • Enrollment for next year will start with an application process this Spring! • Make sure you are on track with credits to have room in your schedule to attend the Skills Center in your Junior and Senior Year.

  9. Tech Prep Credit At Clark Community College

  10. Post High School Options

  11. Wages Based on Education

  12. Four Year University Minimum Requirements for Enrollment

  13. What Are Colleges Looking For?

  14. “College is a match to be made not a prize to be won.”

  15. Comprehensive Review • Best students chosen first, well rounded chosen second. • Academics • course rigor (Honors, AP classes & academic electives) • meeting college admissions requirements • GPA (3.0 or higher) • Tests scores • ACT/SAT • Personal Statement • opportunity to express yourself • letters of recommendation • Activities • community service, leadership, athletics, clubs, work

  16. ACT American College Test Curriculum based 1-36 scoring range Writing portion optional Not penalized for guessing Content areas: Reading-25% English-25% Science-25% Math-25% * Washington students score higher than the national average. SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test Critical reasoning/problem solving 800-2400 scoring range Writing portion required Penalized for guessing Content areas: Critical Reading-33% Mathematics-33% Writing-33% ACT/SAT Difference

  17. Junior Year At a Glance • Credit check and post secondary advising with Mrs. Lindsey and Mrs. Spencer. • Visit career center @ WHS • Portland College Fair in October • Plan a college visit, take a tour and talk to a financial aid advisor. • Take the PSAT in fall @ WHS (cost= $12.00). • SAT in March. • ACT in April. • Advanced Placement tests in May. • Forecast for rigorous classes in your Senior year.

  18. Summer Time At a Glance • Take a summer class at Clark College or the Skills Center. • Do community service, internship, apprenticeship, look for a leadership position, and a NTA (Non Teenager Activities). • Get a paid job. • Visit colleges (pick 3-6 colleges at least 1 dream, 1 realistic and 1 fall back school). • Research…...research…….research!

  19. What Can Parents Do? • Talk to your son/daughter about what they may be thinking about doing after graduation? • Offer support and encouragement. • Be a member of your child’s support team. • Educate yourself about the college process or training programs in which your child is interested. • Consider all options with your student. • Help keep track of important dates and deadlines. • Attend meetings such as (conferences, Parent Nights, College Nights and Financial Aid /Nights). • Monitor your child’s stress level. • Ask questions!

  20. WHS Counseling Web Page

  21. WHS Career Center Web Page

  22. Thank You For Coming Tonight…..

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