Kentlake High School Senior Orientation. How to enjoy your senior year and leave Kentlake with a diploma... and a plan!

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1 Kentlake High School Senior Orientation How to enjoy your senior year and leave Kentlake with a diploma... and a plan!

2 Leaving Kentlake With A Diploma Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2008 and beyond: 4 credits English 3 credits Social Studies (Must also have completed Washington State History. Most completed this in middle school.) 3 credits Math (including Algebra & Geometry) 3 credits Science (include Earth/Physical & Biology or Integrated Science 1-2 and 3-4.) 1.5 credits PE (As a senior, make sure you have completed your PE requirement. If you are planning to request a PE waiver you must submit your request before the beginning of second semester, 2013.) 1.0 credits Occupational Ed 1.0 credits Fine Arts.5 credit Health 6.0 credits Electives

3 HSPE REQUIREMENTS * Meet Standard on the HSPE in Reading and Writing. Meet Standard on the HSPE or EOC in Math. Students who have not met standard may use various alternate assessments, but this option is only available if you have a math HSPE or EOC score on record. This is state law. Some options require that you have made two attempts to pass the test.

4 Culminating Project All elements of the Culminating Project must be turned in before the oral presentation is given. Oral presentations will be scheduled during HSPE testing in March and April. Seniors should be working with their Advisor to be prepared for this requirement.

5 E-Folio The district requires all students to upload the elements of their culminating project into e-folio. You must have this requirement completed in order to walk in graduation and receive your diploma. We recommend that you not leave this until the last minute. Try to get your documents uploaded early!

6 Senior Credit Checks As a senior, you will meet with your counselor sometime before Winter Break to discuss your senior credit check and post-high school plans. You must return a copy of your senior credit check, signed by your parent, before the beginning of second semester.

7 If you are in Running Start Do not postpone a required class until spring quarter. Make sure you take any classes required for graduation during Fall or Winter quarter. Check with your counselor to make sure you are registering for the proper class to meet a graduation requirement. Don t Assume! Don t get senioritis. It could cost you your graduation! Running Start students should check the website regularly to get information.

8 Apprenticeships The other four-year degree Construction and Building Trades : plumber, pipefitter, carpenter, electrician Food Preparation and Culinary Arts: meat cutter, chef, grocery manager Health Care: optician, physical therapy aide, health unit coordinator Manufacturing: machinist, shop electrician, high tech, aerospace Public Safety: firefighter, fire medic, police officer See Mrs. Hurst in the career center for information on Apprenticeships. Completing an apprenticeship program often allows you to earn a salary and benefits while you learn a trade. Many skilled trades offer apprenticeship programs. Check out apprenticeships at the links below:

9 Military Options Military recruiters visit KL at lunches and may contact you at home. Due to Federal Law (This is a provision of the No Child Left Behind Act) military recruiters receive a list of all senior s contact information. If you prefer that your information not be provided please contact Mrs. Burtis in Student Services by the end of this week. By law, males must register for selective service at age 18.

10 Community and Technical Colleges Renton Technical College, Bates Technical College, Lake Washington Technical College, etc. Programs prepare students for employment in the chosen field. Programs may range from 6 months to 2 years. There may be a waiting list to begin so check out programs before you graduate. Check out programs at the link below: x.aspx Complete applications online.

11 Community College Transfer Programs Green River, Highline, Bellevue, South Seattle, Pierce, Tacoma, etc. Open Admissions Students must score at college level on Compass Test to take college-level classes. Application is available online. Students who complete an Associates Degree (AA) may then apply to the university as a junior. Acceptance is based on completion of the AA degree and grade point average at the community college. For info:

12 About 50% of the students who graduate with a 4-year degree (B.A., B.S.) from a Washington University began at a Community College and transferred to the university with an A.A. degree.

13 Public Universities in Washington University of Washington University of Washington- Tacoma University of Washington- Bothell Washington State University Central Washington University Western Washington University Eastern Washington University The Evergreen State College

14 College Representative Visits at KL (Sign up in Student Services) September 25 Seattle Pacific University 8:30AM September 27 University of Washington Bothell 8:30AM October 11 Whitman College 1:20PM October 11 Saint Martin s 8:30AM October 26 Oregon State University 12:15PM November 5 Gonzaga University 8:30AM November 27 University of Pacific (Stockton, CA) 9:30AM New college visits are scheduled on an ongoing basis. Check for updates in Student Services.

15 College Application Meeting When: October 5, st period Where: Cascade Hall What: Come and get information about the college application process for 4- year colleges. Sign up in Student Services to get a pass to attend.

16 Taking the SAT Register On-line at Test Dates Registration Deadline November 3 October 4 December 1 November 1 January 26 December 28 March 9 February 8 May 4 April 5 June 1 May 2

17 SAT Info Fee: $50.00 What to bring on test day: Students should bring their Web Ticket or Admission Ticket, two No. 2 pencils, a good eraser, picture identification (driver license, government issued id, or school id card), and an acceptable calculator (such as a scientific or graphing calculator).

18 ACT Info from ACT The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. Fee: ACT Plus Writing is $50.50

19 Taking the ACT Test Dates Registration Dates October 27 September 21 December 8 November 2 February 9 January 11 April 13 March 8 June 8 May 3 Register at

20 Scholarships Student Services publishes a list of scholarships that are mailed to our office. Use the internet to search for other scholarships. A good site is fastweb.com Complete and submit the FAFSA, as many colleges require this form to grant scholarships. It is not necessary to pay anyone to help you find scholarships!

21 The WashBoard.org is a free, web-based, non-profit scholarship clearinghouse. Register for an account, fill in the profile, and get scholarship matches to consider. Your profile will include: GPA and Grade Level Field of Study and Careers Personal Info Page Colleges Being Considered Affiliated Organizations or Companies.

22 Apply for Financial Aid Apply on-line at fafsa.ed.gov Make sure to provide your address. Submit your application soon after January 1, 2013.

23 College Bound Scholarship If you signed up for the College Bound Scholarship when you were in Middle School, you must do certain things to be eligible to claim your scholarship. You must graduate from high school with a 2.0 GPA or higher. You must be a good citizen and not be convicted of a felony. You must complete and file a FAFSA in a timely manner during your senior year of high school.

24 And finally, if you turn 18 and want to register to vote, it s easy! Click on the link above.