Transcript Graduation Requirements - Prairie High School Counseling Center
Future Falcons!
Planning for 9
th
Grade
Prairie High School Class of 2018
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PHS Diploma Process
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5 credit earned for each class passed Students take 6 classes each semester Students earn 3.0 credits per semester and 6.0 credits per year by passing all classes.
Make it your goal to pass all classes!
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Graduation Requirements
English Social Studies Math – Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II or another approved math class.
Science – must include 1.0 lab Science Health/Physical Education .50 Health and 1.50 Physical Education Fine Arts Occupational Education Electives Total credits required to graduate • Additional graduation requirements : Must pass English Language Arts Exit Exam, and Algebra End of Course Exam or Geometry End of Course Exam, and Biology End of Course Exam.
• Complete Culminating Project and High School & Beyond Plan 3
Quick Review!
How many credits will you earn each semester next year at PHS when you pass every class?
A. 6.0
B. 1.0
C. 3.0
D. None of the above
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CASEE
Center for Agriculture, Science, and Environmental Education
A Career and Technical Education Program Students attend PHS for three classes and CASEE for three classes every day Classes are taught in an integrated format and students earn .50 English credit, .50 Science credit, and .50 Occupational Education credit.
Transportation is provided Application is required – see middle school counselor http:casee.battlegroundps.org/ 5
English
To be determined by grades and BGPS Assessment test scores and CASEE eligibility.
English I Honors English I CASEE - English
It’s important to do your best your class choices!
during your 8 th grade year to increase
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Social Studies
World Studies is not taken during 9
th
grade
World Studies is taken during 10 th grade Available for 9 th Exception: World Studies AFJROTC or 10 th grade students enrolled in the AFJROTC program 7
Washington State History
Requirement is met in 8 th grade if you pass both semesters or two trimesters of Social Studies in the BGPS.
If you attended a BGPS middle school but did not pass both semesters of 8 th grade Social Studies, you need Washington State History in high school to meet the graduation requirement. Please talk to your PHS counselor.
If you did not attend a BGPS middle school and you completed Washington State History in the 7 th or 8 th grade, please talk with your PHS counselor .
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Math Placement
To be determined by BGPS Assessment Test
Graduation requirements include passing Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II or another approved math class.
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SCIENCE
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Integrated Earth & Physical Science Agriculture Science CASEE Program AP Environmental Science
– Students should earn B or better in 8 th grade science to be prepared for this class.
Biology Students scoring Level 4 on 8 th grade MSP will be placed into Biology. Students not scoring Level 4 must pass IEPS Challenge Exam to be placed into Biology.
Students requesting Biology yet scored below Level 4 on the Science MSP may take the IEPS Challenge Exam in August. Contact the district office at 885-5391 prior to this school year ending to sign-up for the Challenge Exam.
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Quick Review!
In which subjects will your test scores determine your placement?
A. Math B. Science C. Social Studies D. English 11
World Language
World language is NOT a high school graduation requirement. World Languages available at PHS: German French Spanish American Sign Language Two years of high school World Language is a requirement for entrance into four-year colleges and universities. This must be in the same language.
Earning a B or better in middle school English is a recommended pre-requisite for taking World Language in 9 th grade.
Consider waiting until 10 th or 11 th grade to take World Language.
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Falcon Transitions
One semester – required of all freshmen The goal of the PHS Falcon Transitions course is to create for 9th grade students a safe, focused learning environment that will facilitate their developing the skills necessary for a successful high school experience, and where they can learn strategies for making positive academic, social, and career decisions ORIENTATION Course Outline/Grading Criteria Contract; Class Expectations; Student Questionnaire Get to Know PHS; Get to Know Your Classmates; “About Me” (PowerPoint Presentation) Get to Know the Attendance Office; PHS Handbook review; Student Computer User Contract PHS Resources: Guest Speakers--
Administration; Counseling; School Resource Officer; Intervention Specialist; School Nurse; Career Lab Staff
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Falcon Transitions - Outline
GOAL SETTING STUDY SKILLS Getting and Staying Organized –Time Management Planning ahead--setting short term and long term goals Envisioning the future – counseling presentation Note Taking - Listening Skills - How to Get Good Grades Test Taking Strategies/Managing Test Anxiety INTERNET SAFETY Appropriate Online Behavior; Cyber Harassment (bullying/stalking) Social Networking /Digital Permanence/Online Privacy/Digital Security CAREER CHOICES 9th Grade Component of
Culminating Project
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Career Cruising
CTE - PHS Course Opportunities; Forecasting (Career Cruising) portfolio Career Exploration-Investigation (including Non-Traditional Careers) Career Brochure (MS Publisher); Holland Interest Inventory (RIASEC); 21st Century Employability Skills Resume Preparation/Job Application/Mock Interviews/Personal Business Card 21st Century Workforce – Effects of Globalization History of Child Labor - Workplace Rules for Minors–Teen Labor Laws HUMAN RELATIONS Learning Styles - Multiple Intelligences
Surviving High School –
Stereotypes/Peer Pressure; Diversity Leadership/teamwork/collaborative problem solving Stress Management/Anger Management (Discovery Education) MEDIA LITERACY Library/Media Center Resources Research Skills - Website Evaluation Computer Ethics:
Copyright/Fair Use-Plagiarism-Paraphrasing-Netiquette-Intellectual Property
Research Project – Oral Presentation (PowerPoint) DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Shared drive/File Organization--file storage devices Introduction to MS Office; Network safety Keyboarding Assessment/Review (keyboarding program available) 14
Physical Education
Health/Fitness - full year Family Health
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half year Speed Strength Training (SST) for men or women – full year or half year For students planning to participate in fall, winter, or spring sports Family Health must be taken for half year during high school Dance – half year or full year Can be taken with Health/Fitness AFJROTC – Health & Aviation History – full year 15
Freshman Electives
There are many elective choices for Freshmen at PHS! Please check the online Student Course Guide at www.prairiehighschool.org Counseling Center link, to read about your choices. Also, choose alternatives!! Select six (6) just in case your first choice doesn’t fit in your schedule. CASEE includes a year long elective.
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Quick Review!
How many elective alternates should you choose?
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 3 17
Your PHS Diploma is the first step to your future. Don’t settle for less!
Every class you pass moves you one step closer to your PHS Diploma!
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Organizations & Clubs 2014 – 2015
ASB Officers/Leadership American Sign Language Auto Club (VICA) Chess CSU- Christian Students United DECA – Student business organization Drama Equestrian Family Careers & Community Leaders Association Fashion Club FFA - Agricultural leadership GSA - Gay/Straight Alliance Go Green HSCC – Health Sciences & Careers Club
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Organizations & Clubs 2014 – 2015
Japanese Pop Culture Journalism Key Club – Service, character and leadership development Kitty Hawk/JROTC Knowledge Bowl Legacy Math Club Metals/Drafting (VICA) National Honor Society Photo Club Rachel’s Challenge Rugby Club Science Olympiad Skate/Long Board Ski & Snowboarding Speech & Debate Ultimate Frisbee Yearbook
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Team Sports
Completed sports packets must be turned into ASB office prior to start date of the sport. GPA requirement for all athletes is 1.7 or higher with no failing grades. Grades from 8 th grade count! All student athletes must purchase an ASB card ($35) and pay the participation fee ($85). Fees are subject to change in August 2014.
Baseball Basketball Bowling Cheer Cross Country Dance Football Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling 21
Attend Prairie High School Open House!!
April 15, 2014
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Prairie High School Learn more about PHS classes, clubs, organizations, sports, and activities available for 2014/2015 !
Campus tours provided by AFJROTC cadets!
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Registration Reminders
The following forms must be completed to ensure PHS registration for the 2014/2015 school year: STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM INDIVIDUAL USER ACCESS RELEASE Students living outside of the Prairie High School area will need to complete the Boundary Exception Form. Boundary requests will not be approved without signature of Prairie High School Principal (and Support Services as needed).
Students planning to attend CASEE need to give completed application forms to their middle school counselor by April 11, 2014.
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LINK
Connecting 9
th
Grade Students to Prairie High School
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 9 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
All 9 th grade students attend the event Lunch is provided 11 th 12 th grade trained mentors Each trained mentor will be assigned a group of 9th grade students. 24