Junior/Senior Parent Night

1. Junior/Senior Parent Night

2. WHAT? WHO? WHEN?

3. Our Goal Tonight • What? • Who? • When? Our goal is to answer many of your questions about Senior Year and Graduation… …maybe create some more questions… …and provide the resources to have them answered

4. Graduation Requirements Jay Gowen

5. Graduation Requirements All Washington public school students must meet three graduation requirements: • Meet the minimum local school district graduation requirements • Pass the high school Reading, Writing HSPE and the appropriate Math and Science (class of 2015) End of Course Assessments (EOC) or approved alternative(s) • High School and Beyond Plan

7. Vancouver Public Schools Requirements

8. VPS Requirements – Cont. NON-CREDIT REQUIREMENTS: High School and Beyond Plan and Washington State History (covered in middle school or passing 1.0 World Themes class in high school)

9. State Assessments Stephanie Jakubek

10. STATE ASSESSMENTS

11. CAA OPTIONS • Students must have attempted the testing subject (reading, writing or math) they are trying to substitute for before being eligible for these options. Students that transfer in 11th or 12th grade automatically qualify without having to test. 1. Collection of Evidence (COE): Students compile sets of classroom work samples to submit for approval. 2. GPA comparison (Seniors only above 3.2 GPA). Compares your GPA in common classes to those meeting standard on HSPE/EOC. 3. College Entrance/AP exams: Can substitute qualifying SAT/ACT/AP scores to meet standards.

12. High School and Beyond Plan Chrissy Brown

13. High School and Beyond Plan Purpose: The purpose of the High School and Beyond Plan is to provide students an opportunity to explore their interests and abilities, select coursework that will best prepare them for their post-secondary goals, and demonstrate preparation for college, career and life.

14. High School and Beyond Plan Overview • In alignment with the mission of Vancouver Public Schools, and Washington State's graduation requirements, the High School and Beyond Plan is a requirement for all graduates and includes 5 components. • The Career Cruising activities encourage students to explore their learning styles, abilities, career and education interests, set goals relative to their future and compile school and community involvement throughout grades 6-12 in an electronic portfolio.

15. HSBP – Cont. • The Planning Guide allows students to develop a 4-year plan of high school courses aligned with their career and post-secondary plans. The plan is developed in 8th grade and reviewed annually by students in cooperation with counselors, career specialists, and parents. • The Resume will prepare students for a successful transition to work and other post-high school opportunities.

16. HSBP – Cont. • The Budget will be completed as part of a financial literacy unit of instruction in the classroom, designed to increase awareness of important financial information and skill-building for life readiness. • To incorporate the Family Connection, students will be given the opportunity to share the components of their High School and Beyond Plan annually with parents as part of the Student Led Conferences.

17. College Admissions Information George Geranios

18. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTSCOLLEGE ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS (CADR) English 4 credits (Literature and Composition) Math 3 credits (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II) Science 2 credits 2 credits of lab Science required, including 1 credit of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.

19. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTSCOLLEGE ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS (CADR) Social Sciences 3 credits World Languages 2 credits (of the same language) Art 1 credit (fine, visual, or performing arts) Senior Year Math Based Quantitative Course 1 credit

20. SAT Reasoning Test **Cost: $52.50 *College-entrance requirement *Three-part test (Critical Reading, Math, Writing) *Perfect score is 2400 (800 per section) *Penalty for wrong answers *SAT Subject Tests not generally required (for most colleges), although competitive colleges often require 3 of them.

21. SAT Reasoning Test The SAT test dates for the 2014-2015 School Year are the following: • November 8, 2014………deadline October 9, 2014 • December 6, 2014………deadline November 6, 2014 • January 24, 2015………deadline December 29, 2014 • March 14, 2015…………deadline February 13, 2015 • May 2, 2015………………deadline April 6, 2015 • June 6, 2015……………deadline May 8, 2015

22. SAT Reasoning Test SAT Website: www.collegeboard.org Skyview High School Code: 481-489

23. ACT Test *Cost: $38 (No Writing) $54.50 (Plus Writing) – optional but recommended *College-entrance requirement *Four-part test (English, Math, Science, Reading) *Perfect score is a 36 *No penalty for guessing

24. ACT Test The ACT test dates for the 2014-2015 School Year are the following: • October 25, 2014……deadline September 19, 2014 • December 13, 2014……deadline November 7, 2014 • February 7, 2015………deadline January 9, 2015 • April 18, 2015……………deadline March 13, 2015 • June 13, 2015…………deadline May 8, 2015

25. ACT Test ACT Website: www.actstudent.org Skyview High School Code: 481-489

26. Counseling Website Kristina Howe

27. Guidance & Counseling Website Counseling Website

28. Career Center Chris Erdman

29. Career Center • Chris Erdman – Career Guidance Counselor Career Center Video Career Center Website

30. Career Center Career Center Video

31. Additional Take-Aways • Senior Checklist • What Not to Write in a College Application Essay • Financial Aid & Scholarship Help Sheet • College Visits • Posted on the Career Center Website

32. THANK YOU!