kentridge class of 2018 8 th grade orientation. graduation requirements 23 credits completion of...

Kentridge

Class of 20188th grade Orientation

It’s a great day to be a Charger!

Graduation Requirements23 CREDITS

Completion of Washington State History (middle school)

COMPLETION OF THE CULMINATING PROJECT

PASS ALL REQUIRED COMPONENTS OF THE STATE ASSESSMENT

4 credits of English

• Core• Honors9th grade

• Core• Honors10th grade

• Core• AP English Language and Composition11th grade

• Core• College Composition & Literature• AP English Literature and Composition

12th grade

3 credits of Social Studies

• Social Studies• Honors Social Studies9th

grade

• Social Studies• Honors Social Studies (AP Human Geography)10th grade

• US History• AP US History 11th grade

• Civics• AP Government & Politics12th grade

3 credits of Math

• Algebra 1-29th grade

• Geometry10th grade

• Algebra 3-411th grade• WA 4 year Colleges require math in

senior year12th grade

3 credits of Science

• Integrated 1-2• Integrated 3-4 (Honors track)9th grade• Integrated 3-4 • Chemistry (Honors track)10th grade• Optional science choices:• Chemistry, Chemistry in the Community, Physics,

AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics, Astronomy, Oceanography ,Auto Tech, Culinary Arts Prep, Sports Medicine

11th grade

• Colleges highly recommend science all 4 years, requiring either Chemistry or Physics.12th grade

1.5 credits of P.E. and .5 Health

• P.E. courses can be taken anytime during the 4 years. Classes offered are: P.E. 9, Cooperative Team Sports, Aerobics/Fitness, Food and fitness, Weight Training.

• Students may waive the P.E. requirement for religious, athletic, health, or academic reasons.

• Health: Core classes take in 10th grade for 1 semester. Honors classes will need to take 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.

1 credit Occupational Education = 2 Occ Ed classes

• Family and Consumer Science • Technical and Applied Programs• Business Education• Computer Programming• Commercial Art I and II• Graphic Arts• Yearbook• Photo I and II• Peer Tutoring

1 credit Art = 2 art classes

• Any class in the fine, visual or performing arts:• Music• Ceramics• Drama• Draw Paint• Photography• Commercial Art• Graphic Art

6 credits Electives = 12 elective classes

• Any credits earned above the required classes will automatically be counted as an elective.

Your Registration Packet

• Time line & Zero hour classes

• Registration form– Please circle classes (Core or Honors English,

Social Studies, Science, Math, 2 Electives)– You MUST put in 3 alternates that you would want

to take– Have parents sign form

• You must sign up for 6 credits• Full year classes will not be changed at the

semester• Choose your alternate classes wisely- we will

not change your schedule if you get one of your alternate courses.

Sample Schedule

1st English 2nd Science3rd Social Studies4th Elective & Lunch5th Math6th Elective

We will return for Online registration

• Meeker- Monday, March 3• Northwood Tuesday, March 4– Bring your SIGNED registration form on these days

• Parent night Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00pm