Puyallup School District Graduate Follow-up and Post Secondary Participation

1. Puyallup School District Graduate Follow-up and Post Secondary Participation Presented by Jay Reifel, Assistant Superintendent Puyallup School District March 26, 2009

2. Enrollment in College Class of 2004, 2005, 2007

3. Type of College Attended by Those in CollegeClass of 2005

4. Type of College Attended by Those in College Class of 2007

5. Programs that Encourage Post Secondary Participation • Turn Around Schools • “No Excuses University” • I’m Going to College Program • Northwest Education Loan Association (NELA) • AVID • Advancement Via Individual Determination • College Fairs • Green River Community College, 8th grade fair • Puyallup Fair “Fair”, 9th-12th grade • High School Fairs, 10th-12th grade • Historically Black College Fair, 8th–12th grade • College Admission Requirements Posters • http://www.puyallup.k12.wa.us/studentprograms/collegeplanning/CollegeAdmission.cfm

6. University of Washington • Admission Requirements • Required: • Common Application • For highest consideration, application is due December 1 for autumn or summer admission. • $50.00 fee • Final closing date is January 15 for autumn or summer admission. • High School Curriculum required: • 4 years of English • 3 years of Math • 3 years of Social Science • 2 years of Science (one year must be a lab) • .5 year of Visual or Performing Arts • .5 year of an Academic Elective • 2 years of a Foreign Language • AP courses – highly recommended • Personal Statement – Short Essay • Short narrative of activities • SAT: UW must receive SAT results no later than January 15 of the year you are entering school. • Middle 50% score: Math 580- 690, Critical Reading 550- 680, Critical Writing 530- 660. • Class Ranking: 38% in top 10% • 62% in top 25% • 91% in top 50% • GPA: 26% have a GPA of 3.75 or higher • 22% have a 3.50 - 3.74 • 21% have a 3.25 - 3.49 • 19% have a 3.00 - 3.24 • 11% have a 2.50 - 2.99

7. Washington State University • Admission Requirements • Required: • Application • Priority date for freshman applications for fall semester is January 31 and October 1 for spring semester. • $50.00 application fee • High School Curriculum • 4 years of English (including at least 3 years of composition and literature) • 3 years of Math (one year each of algebra, geometry, and algebra II; an additional year as a senior is recommended) • 3 years of Social Science (including at least one year of history) • 2 years of Science (including one year of lab science; biology, chemistry, physics or principles of technology) • 2 years of Foreign Language (of a single foreign language, Native American language, • or American Sign language) • 1 year of Arts (fine, visual, or performing arts or an additional year of the courses listed above) • Personal Statement • SAT I: Critical Reasoning 490- 600, Math 520- 630, Composite 1010- 1210 • Class Ranking: • 38% in top 10% of high school class • 62% in top 25% • 91% in top 50% • GPA: 26% have a GPA of 3.75 or higher • 22% have a 3.50 and 3.74 • 21% have a 3.25 and 3.49 • 19% have a 3.00 and 3.24 • 12% have a 2.50 and 2.99

8. Bates Technical College • Admission Requirements • Required: • Common Enrollment Application • $53.50 non-refundable application fee (subject to change) • COMPASS (placement) Test • Results determine placement in 100-level core academic classes in communications, human relations, and mathematics. • High School Graduate, or… • Technical High School -- Eligible high school students between the ages of 16 and 20 may register in career education programs, earning both college and high school completion credits simultaneously. • Running Start -- Eligible high school juniors and seniors register in their own school district for the Running Start program and complete coursework at Bates. • Educational Options • Associate of Technology Degree Certificate of Competency • Associate of Applied Science – Transferable Degree Certificate of Training • Career Programs • Communications Technology: Audio & Sound, Broadcast Production, Digital Media, Electronic Equipment Service • Advanced Technologies & Computer Science: Computer Networking, Database Management, Industrial Technology, Information Technology, Web and Software Development, Wireless and Advanced Communications • Automotive/Engine Repair/Truck Driving: Auto Body Rebuilding, Automotive Mechanic, Commercial Truck Driving, Diesel and Heavy Mechanic, Power Sports • Business & Office: Accounting/Bookkeeping, Administrative Medical, Administrative Office, Legal Office, Marketing and Business Management, Medical Transcriptionist, Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing • Construction & Skilled Trades: Boat Building, Architectural Cabinet Making, Carpentry, Electrical Construction, Facilities Maintenance, HVAC/R, Machinist, Sheet Metal, Welding • Engineering: Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Fire Protection, Land Surveying • Healthcare & Medical: Biotechnology, Dental Assisting, Dental Lab, Denturist, Hearing Instrument, Practical Nursing • Personal & Public Service: Apparel Construction & Patternmaking, Barber/Stylist, Child Care/Early Education, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Fire Service

9. Pierce College • Admission Requirements • Easy Enrollment Steps: • Application • Submit an admissions form (Due dates: December 1 for fall quarter, September 1 for winter quarter, January 1 for spring quarter, March 1 for summer quarter) • No application fee • You may also apply online • Submit your application at any time • Enrollment – You may enroll if any of the following are true. • You are 18 years of age or older • Your high school class has graduated • You are a high school graduate or have earned a GED • You have qualified for admission through Running Start or similar programs • Explore financial aid options • Take the Pierce College Placement Test • Meet with an advisor • Register and pay tuition

10. College Bound Scholarship Program