career guidance washington. why does high school matter? ►have fun ►learn about things that...
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CAREER GUIDANCE
WASHINGTON
►Have fun
►Learn about things that interest you
►Qualify for postsecondary
►Prepare for your career dreams
►Do your best in every class
►Join clubs and activities
►Take core courses each year (Math, Science, English, Social Studies)
►Take advanced courseso World Languageo Algebrao Honors courses
►These are the classes you will take
►Get more information from your counselor
►Take electives to explore your interests
►Develop a skill(Band, orchestra, choir, art)
►Explore career interests (Woodshop, metal shop, web design, cooking)
►Prepare for high school(Writing, environmental science, world language)
►It’s great to participate!
►Join at least one school activity or team
►Clubs, sports, and activities help you:o Develop skillso Show commitmento Meet friends
►In 8th grade, plan for 9th grade courses
►Plan high school courses based on your goals and school requirements
►Plan what you will do after graduation
►Earn high school credit
►Meet standard on state tests
►Complete a Culminating Project
►Prepare a High School & Beyond Plan
*Note: Districts may seek an extension to 2018 for some parts of the 2016 requirements.
►High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) – 10th grade
►End-of-Course exams in Math (Algebra, Geometry)
►End-of-Course exam in Science (Biology) Beginning in 2012
►Culminating Project is done during senior year
►Your school district determines requirements
►Many students present their high school portfolios to show the work they’ve done
Photo: Yakima Herald-Republic
►Outlines your interests and goals
►Summarizes your high school accomplishments
►Describes your postsecondary plan
►Do more than the minimum!
►Take advanced and “dual credit” courses
►Take career prep classes to get hands-on experience
►Take as many math and science courses as you can
►Take honors courses
►Take Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes
►Take classes that give college AND high school credit (dual credit)
►CTE (Tech Prep) programs help students explore careers and prepare for skilled jobs
►Programs include:o Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math (STEM)o Health Careo Culinary Arts o Computer Programming
►Do your best in every class
►Take advanced and honors classes
►Take electives and join clubs to explore your interests
►Get ready for high school!