GKHS Course Selection

Information Class of 2020

Soar Like an Eagle

● Student Goals●Take an academically challenging course or Advanced

Placement course prior to graduation.●Be involved in at least one extracurricular or co-curricular

activity.●Connect with at least one adult at GKHS.

● Orange & Blue Starts with YOU● Your personal best every day● Own your future● Understand we are one

Soar Like an Eagle

● GKHS is a closed campus.

● GKHS Dress Code: same as LMS and FMS.

● GK Expectations● Attendance● Study Habits● Extra Help

● GKHS Athletics● Fall sports begin late summer

Graduation RequirementsSubject Graduation Requirement for

Class of 2020English Language Arts (ELA) 4

Math 3

Science 3 (2 labs)

Social Studies 3

Career and Technical Education (CTE) 1

Health 0.5

Physical Education 1.5

Arts (or 1 Personal Pathways Requirement)

2 (1 can be PPR)

World Language or PPR 2 (both can be PPR)

General Electives 4

Total Credits 24

Personalized Pathway Requirement (PPR)

● PPR’s allow flexibility for students

● PPR’s may be any course that aligns with the student’s career path

● High School and Beyond Plan should reflect PPR’s

● To use PPR option students will complete a PPR request form

● Freshman are encouraged to fill schedule with required courses

● PPR’s are best used during junior and senior year

WA 4-Year College Entrance Requirements

College Academic Distribution Requirement (CADR)

Credits

English 4Mathematics 3 (Algebra 1, Geometry,

Adv Algebra)Senior Year Math-Based Quantitative Course 1Science 2 lab (one credit Algebra

based: Chemistry or Physics)

Social Studies 3Arts 1World Language 22.0 Minimum GPAACT or SAT Score

Options for Your Future at GK: Dual Credit & College in the High School

● Dual Credit● Earn college credit by taking CTE courses at GKHS (9th – 12th grades).● Free college credit!

● College in the High School● Opportunity to take college level classes in high school● Earn college credit from the University of Washington.● Classes:

● The Biology of Addiction and the Brain● Computer Science

● Get Ready:● Study and do well in 9th & 10th grade courses● Save money for course enrollment fee.

Options for Your Future at GK: Advanced Placement (AP)

● Opportunity to take college level classes in high school (starting in 10th grade).

● AP Courses● World History, Psychology, US History, US Government & Politics,

Microeconomics, Language & Composition, Literature & Composition, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Calculus, Studio Art

● Get Ready● Study and do well in 9th grade courses.● Save money for AP exams.● Take honors classes at GK.

Options for Your Future at GK:Running Start

● Eligible 11th/12th grade students enroll in college classes to earn college AND high school credit.

● Eligibility determined spring of 10th grade by taking COMPASS or ACCUPLACER (college placement test).

● Get Ready:● Study and do well in 9th and 10th grade classes.● Save money for college textbooks.● Earn Physical Fitness credits in 9th& 10th grades.

Options for Your Future at GK:Pierce County Skills Center

Junior/Senior Year

● Aerospace Composites● Aerospace

Machining/Fabrication● Automotive Technology● Construction Trades● Cosmetology● Criminal Justice● Culinary Arts● DigiPen Video Game

Development

● Fire Science & Emergency Services

● Medical Careers● PC Networking & Hardware

Repair● Pre-Pharmacy Technology● Pre-Physical Therapy & Sports

Medicine● Pre-Veterinary Technology● Welding

Course Description Book

● Check● Grade Level● Pre-requisites● Credit Area

● Courses are for entire school district. Use your GKHS Course Offerings List (page 2 of your Course Selection Packet) for courses available to GKHS students.

9th Grade Recommended Course of Study

9th Grade1st Semester 2nd Semester

English Language Arts (ELA) English Language Arts (ELA)

Math Math

Physical Science (or Biology**) Physical Science (or Biology**)

Intro to Health & Fitness Digi Tools (CTE)

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

** Physical Science or Biology – Biology is recommended for all Highly Capable students and students with a Science Career Path

Two for One Requirements

Course Requirement 1

Requirement 2

JROTC CTE Physical Fitness

Nutrition and Fitness CTE Physical Fitness or Health

Principles of Bio-Med CTE Lab Science or Health

CTE courses may count for one other requirement in addition to the CTE requirement.

EXAMPLES

Fill Out the Form Correctly

● Write in your course choices on the first page.

● Make sure to choose alternate courses.

● Page 2 – Courses offered for 9th graders

● Locker Request – Check box & list your locker partner

Complete Your Form on Time

● Course Selection Forms are due February 29. Don’t forget a parent signature!

● Counselors will choose courses for students who have not turned in completed forms by February 29

●GK Parent Information Night – February 24, 6:00 PM

Questions?

● Parent Information Night- February 24, 6:00 pm

● Email your GKHS counselor