WHS SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

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WHS SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

• Class of 2010

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• Only 167 school days until your son/daughter
  walks across the graduation stage!

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AGENDA

• Welcome
• Graduation Requirements
• High School Beyond Plan, Job Acquisition
  Skills
• Certificate of Achievement
• Senior Project
• Post Secondary Education
• Senior Expenses
• Senior Events (ASB, Senior Parents, Grad Night,
  Yearbook Jostens)

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GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

• English 4.0 credits
• Mathematics 2.0 credits
• Social Studies
• CWP 1.0 credit
• U.S. History 1.0 credit
• Elective .5 credit
• Washington State History (taken in 7th grade
  within district)
• Science
• Life 1.0 credit
• Physical 1.0 credit
• Career and Technical Education 2.0 credits
• Physical Education
• Introductory PE 1.0 credit
• Elective .5 credit
• Health .5 credit
• Visual or Performing Art 1.0 credit
• Electives 6.5 credits
• Total Credits Required to Graduate 22.00

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ADDITIONAL STATE REQUIREMENTS

• High School and Beyond Plan
• Certificate of Academic Achievement
• Culminating Project

• Portfolio
• JAS Interviews
• WASL/HSPE Testing
• Senior Project

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Portfolio

• Academic Development
• Career Development
• Personal and Social Development.

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HIGH SCHOOL BEYOND PLAN

• Gets all students thinking about their future and
  how to get the most out of HS, so that they are
  ready to pursue their adult lives, no matter what
  direction they plan to take.
• Their personal story
• Their learning style
• Their goals for high school
• Their goals for immediately after high school
  should include classes needed in preparation for
  a 2- to 4-year college, vocational or technical
  school, certificate program or the workforce.

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JOB ACQUISITION SKILLS-JAS

• Step 1.
• Students identify two careers of interest.
• Between now and Oct. 12th Career Center staff
  contact business and community employees and
  employers for students to interview.
• Step 2
• Students will update their resume, write a cover
  letter, provide a reference page and prepare 10
  questions to ask.
• Students will be given their assigned business
  person and contact information between by October
  12th, 2009.
• Students call and make appointment for interview
  between October 12th and November 24th.
• Step 3
• Student write and send a Thank-you letter within
  one week.
• Interviewers will return an evaluation by fax to
  the Career Center.
• Evaluation is given to Panther Time Advocate as
  proof that assignment is completed.

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BENEFITS TO STUDENTS

• Students get to connect with someone in a career
  that they are interested in.
• This person could be a possible Senior Project
  Mentor or has ideas for a Senior Project
• Students may get information about post high
  school training, college and employment
  information and future career opportunities.
• This person could be a great reference for the
  future

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EVALUATIONS FROM INTERVIEWERS

• I love that we can give real life feedback for
  students!
• Best parts Being part of helping develop and
  grow students, being a mentor, giving students
  the opportunity to practice real life
  interviews.
• The obvious education the students are getting
  in how to prepare for an interview was the best
  partthey get better every year!

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CERTIFICATE OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTWASL/HSPE

• READING AND WRITING
• Pass reading and writing high school WASL or
  assessment for students in special education.
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• Pass reading and writing Certificate of Academic
  Achievement Option (state-approved alternative).
  

• MATH
• Pass math high school WASL or assessment for
  students in special education.
• --OR--
• Pass math Certificate of Academic Achievement
  Option (state-approved alternative).
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• Earn two math credits (or career and technical
  course equivalent) after 10th grade AND retake
  the WASL or a state-approved math assessment
  annually. (Students are required to pass math
  classes, not assessment, to earn diploma.)

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SENIOR PROJECT
Each individual student, as a culmination of his
or her education, will be able to demonstrate a
four P learning. The student will be able to
research and write a paper, produce a physical
project, complete a senior portfolio, and present
a summary of his or her work.
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SENIOR PROJECT

• By the end of the 1st semester of Senior year
  students will have completed their research paper
  in their English class.
• At the end of the 2nd semester students will have
  completed a presentation that showcased their
  plans for their future including a service
  learning project (15 hrs of community service),
  research paper, and best works from your
  portfolio.
• Formal presentations will take place in June.
• Now is a good time to start thinking about which
  topic you would like to explore in your project
  and research.

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GRAD STATUS REPORT ARE YOU ON TRACK FOR
GRADUATION?

• Do you have any high school credits that are not
  listed on your transcript (especially if you
  transferred)?
• Do you have any incomplete grades? Resolve them
  ASAP if you do.
• Do any of your grades or credits look inaccurate
  on your transcript?
• How many credits do you have?
• Are you on track to graduate?
• Do you have any school fines (lost books etc.)?
• Will you be able to get all your requirements in
  and complete any special programs in which you
  might be interested (i.e. Running Start or Skills
  Center)?

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POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
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POST SECONDARY EDUCATION PLANNING

• September/October/November-
• Apply early online in September (write essays)
• Retake the SAT/ACT for a better score (optional)
• Letters of recommendation/personal statements
• Attend College Fairs (Portland, Christian College
  Fair Performing Arts College Fair).
• Attend Post High School Options Fair and
  Financial Aid Night at WHS.
• Apply for scholarships (75 are gone by March)
• January-
• FAFSA- fill out your financial aid form (use
  http//www.fafsa.ed.gov!!!)
• Continue scholarship search

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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

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SENIOR YEAR EXPENSES

• Average Senior Year Expenses
• 1,000-2,000
• Includes announcements, cap/ gown, yearbook,
  prom, senior breakfast, senior party, class ring,
  class pictures etc.

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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 childs support team.
• Educate yourself about the college process or
  training programs in which your son/daughter is
  interested.
• Consider all post high school options with your
  student.
• Help keep track of important dates and deadlines.
• Attend meetings such as (conferences, Parent
  Info. Nights, College Nights and Financial Aid
  /Nights).
• Monitor your son/daughters stress level.
• Ask questions!
• Get involved with school fundraising and
  volunteer your time.

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ASB
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YEARBOOK
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GRAD NIGHT
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Jostens
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THANK YOU FOR COMING TONIGHT!

• Please complete an evaluation!
• For questions or to schedule an appointment
  please call or email the following individuals
• Senior Administrator- Gerry Stavney
• Senior Counselor- Lemecia Lindsey
• English Department Chair- Heather Santos
• Career Specialist-Marsha Spencer
• Senior Panels- Ann Jendro
• Senior Parent- Julie Heaton