Wilson High School Senior Graduation Requirements Class of 2014

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1 Wilson High School Senior Graduation Requirements Class of 2014 Credit Check Certificate of Academic Achievement/Diploma Culminating Project High School and Beyond Plan

2 Wilson High School Graduation Requirements Credit Requirements: EARN 23.0 COURSE CREDITS 4.0 Credits English 3.0 Credits Math 2.0 Credits Science 2.5 Credits Social Studies 1.0 Credits Fine Arts 2.0 Credits Health & PE 1.0 Credits Occupational Education 7.5 Credits Electives 23.0 Credits Total CAA (Certificate of Academic Achievement) Pass Reading, Writing and Math EOC Exam (Algebra or Geometry) Reading (400+) Writing (400+) Math (400+) Additional options for obtaining a CAA: Math: Reading: Writing: 2a. COE Collection of Evidence reading, writing and math. 2b. AP and College Admission Test Scores. SAT = 390 or ACT = 16 AP Test SAT = 350 or ACT = 13 AP Test SAT = 380 or ACT =15 AP Test Complete a Culminating Project: The Culminating Project helps students to become competent, contributing citizens. As part of the Culminating Project, each student will demonstrate essential skills through reading, writing, speaking, production and/or performance. ( To complete the Culminating Project, a student will: Select your best work in any subject. Write a letter of introduction about the work in his/her Culminating Project. Present his/her Culminating Project during final student-led conferences.

3 Portfolio Requirements Culminating Project and High School and Beyond Plan Class of 2014 Requirements Title Page Table of Contents Letter of Introduction High School and Beyond Plan (typed) Personal Statement Best Works Completed ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MAY BE INCLUDED IN THE PORTFOLIO Resume Transcript Letters of Recommendation College Essay Volunteer Documentation Awards Other: This document certifies that has Student First and Last Name completed and presented his/her Culminating Project and High School and Beyond Plan at Wilson High School on. Date Student Signature: Staff Member Signature: Parent/Guardian Signature:

4 Title Page Example Culminating Project High School and Beyond Plan Submitted by: Sally Student Wilson High School Class of 2014

5 Table of Contents (Recommended) Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Letter of Introduction Portfolio Requirements Check Sheet High School and Beyond Plan o Plan Typed Resume and Letters o Resume o Letters of Recommendation Essays o Personal Statement o College Entrance Essay Transcript Best Works Volunteer Documentation Awards Other

6 Table of Contents (Minimum Requirements) Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Letter of Introduction Portfolio Requirements Check Sheet High School and Beyond Plan Plan Typed Personal Statement Best Works

7 Letter of Introduction Example June 1, 2014 Welcome! This portfolio is a representation of my academic progress at Wilson over the last four years. I ve included a list of my achievements, a resume and letters of recommendation, WASL scores, and high school transcripts. I ve also included a summary of my plans for after high school and a few of my favorite projects from my years at Wilson. While in high school, I enjoyed drama and English classes and sang in the school s concert choir. I also took two years of Spanish through my school s foreign language program. Outside of academics, I played tennis for our school, and my tennis partner and I were number one doubles my senior year. I began volunteering at the local elementary school as a math and reading tutor in my junior year and have since developed a love for working with and teaching elementary school students. This summer I am traveling with my church to Mexico to help build houses for needy families. I think this experience will help me improve my Spanish speaking ability and allow me to interact with people of a different cultural background. I am looking forward to this opportunity to give back and improve the lives of others. After I graduate from Wilson, I plan to pursue my love for teaching at Western Washington University in Bellingham where I hope to major in elementary education. I believe that I would make a good teacher because I work well with others and have a knack for inspiring younger children to succeed. I also want to minor in Spanish. This minor and my experience in Mexico will be useful in the classroom. Eventually I would like to be a third-grade teacher and help educate future generations of students. The pieces in the portfolio reflect my past achievements and relevant skills. I m sure the work I have done at Wilson High School will help me achieve my goals for the future. Enjoy! Sally Student Senior, Class of 2014

8 This worksheet is designed to help you set goals an ideal future - and plan activities and strategies for meeting these goals based upon work done in career cruising. As you complete this form you should realize that your goals are not set in stone; they may change and that is okay. The important thing is that you begin the planning process and dream a little. Please type your answers to these questions. Long-Range Goals For the purpose of this form, long-range goals are those that you set for the time that you will graduate plus five years. Goal: Where do you hope to be in your life goals at the time of your graduation? Examples: - I will have my acceptance letter for an apprenticeship program as an electrician. - I will be awaiting my dorm room assignment for the University I will be attending. - I will be working as a nurse s assistant. Educational Goal: What educational goals do you hope to accomplish with your high school diploma? Examples: - I plan to graduate with a high school diploma that will ensure I can apply for a job as a - I plan to use my high school diploma to help me get in to Community College to study... Examples: - I would like to learn another language and study abroad. - I would like to take an acting course and participate in the University Theater. - I would like to participate in student government and run for Student Senate. Short-Range Goals Short-range goals are those specific activities and strategies that move us toward our long range goals or ideal future. The following are questions that can help you formulate your short-range goals. Skills: What skills would you need to develop in order to realize your goals? Courses: What specific courses might help you with your career or personal goals? Student Employment Certain employment that you have while being a student can help you achieve your goals. For example, working at a youth camp is excellent for teachers. Remember, your goals and plans may change overtime and this is okay! Having a place to start, with your goals in mind, will provide future guidance for you. If you had trouble developing goals for this form, you might want to make an appointment with your Ram Team Advisor or the Career Counselor.

9 High School and Beyond Plan Example Sally Student High School and Beyond Plan Long-Range Goals After my four year bachelor s degree in business has been accomplished, I would like to go to school for two more years to receive a Master s degree in business administration. Once finished with that it is straight into the work field, where I will be able to use my degree as a business manager. Educational Goal I would like to graduate with at least the required 23 credits. I would also like to graduate still on honor roll. Short-Range Goals My short-range goal is to go to a four year college, to receive my master s degree. In order to accomplish that I need to take the S.A.T s or the A.C.T s, before my applications for college are due. I also need to talk to my counselor and look at what kind of scholarships that I can do to get money for college. Every college that I am looking at applying to requires you to have at least one letter of recommendation, so I will need to talk to some of my teachers and ask them to do one for me. I will also need to write my personal statement. Skills Skills that would be needed to complete my goals would be organization skills. You would also need time management because all of these things have to be turned in at specific times, and you cannot procrastinate. Courses English is something that will help me in life because I will always be using that no matter what I want to do. Legal occupations will help me to better understand the government for when I become an adult. Student Employment I am currently working at a Restaurant, and I am able to see how to deal with problems that come up, and see how to deal with issues in the business.

10 Personal Statement Example Sally Student It was really difficult for me when my great grandpa passed away. I was 13 years old and I didn t want to think that it was true. I couldn t stand the thought of losing him, not being able to talk to him. I would talk to him about anything and everything that happened in my life. He would always tell me to just forget about the bad things in life and to move on. He said to me that he wants me to be successful in life and to do well in school. Nothing should take away from school. It has been almost two years since he passed away and I think I have moved on from the bad thoughts. Let me tell you about it. When he passed away I could remember the good times that I had with him. All I could think about was going fishing with him and my grandma, getting stung by jelly fish when we were pulling up the crab pots. Even going over to his house on Christmas Eve and seeing his face when he would open up the gift that I got him. He always would say that I was his favorite grand-daughter because I would be the only kid to get him a present for anything. He just thought that was special. I would think about him all the time, when I was with my friends and my family. In my room, living room, before I went to bed I would think about him. If something came on TV that would remind me about him I would quickly change the channel. Even if I was at my friend s house and something came on the TV, I would walk out of the room or I would sit there and not be in a good mood for a while after that.

11 When I went to school the next couple of days I really didn t do anything. I got bad grades on my class work and I didn t even do most of the homework. My grades went down from there on. Then I realized that he wouldn t want me to be like this. He would want me to forget about the bad thing that happened. He would want me to still remember him but not let everything in school go down. He would want me to still do well in school. So I remembered what he told me and I started to do better and turn in all my work. I ended up raising my grades. Now when I don t want to do my homework nor even do my class work, I think of him and that just makes me want to do the work. When I see something on TV that would remind me of him I won t get upset or be in a bad mood. I think of that to be good now. I don t want to forget about him. He has helped me get through school and through my life. If it wasn t for him I think that I wouldn t be doing so great in school right now. So I have him to thank for that.

12 Resume Example Sally Student 1202 N. Orchard Tacoma, WA (253) Objective: To obtain a position where my exceptional people skills can be used to make a positive impact on your business. Qualifications Hard worker Respectful to peers and superiors Dependable and punctual Ability to speak and write clearly Team player who works well with others Honesty, integrity and personal ethics Consistently provide a high level of service Think critically and act logically to evaluate situations, solve problems and make decisions Self esteem and confidence Accountability for actions taken Employment Experience Operated cash register to itemize and total customers purchase in store Recorded prices and departments, subtotaled taxable items and totaled purchases on cash register Counted money in cash drawer at beginning and end of work shift Weighed items and bagged merchandise Used electronic scanner to record prices Consistently and cheerfully acknowledged customer s presence to include making direct eye contact Enthusiastically greeted customers giving them my full attention Took time to answer questions and resolve customer complaints Employment History Safeway Education Graduate, Wilson High School, 2014

13 Resume Example Roger Ram 1202 N. Orchard Tacoma, WA (253) Objective: To be selected for a position with the Bates Summer Academy where I will be able to expand my knowledge of the world of work. Qualifications Hard worker Respectful to peers and superiors Dependable and punctual Ability to speak and write clearly Team player who works well with others Honesty, integrity and personal ethics Consistently provide a high level of service Excellent customer relations skills Employment/Volunteer Experience Consistently and cheerfully acknowledged customer s presence to include making direct eye contact. Enthusiastically greeted customers giving them my full attention. Took time to answer questions and effective in resolving customer s complaints. Process orders on computerized cash register system. Balance cash drawer with high level of accuracy. Provide leadership and guidance activities for children ages five to twelve through local park program. Provide moral support to patients in the oncology unit at local hospital. Assist unit secretaries in oncology unit with general office support. Feed homeless at local hospitality kitchen. Awards Certificate of achievement for meeting or exceeding standards on the IOWA and WASL tests. Education Junior, Wilson High School Graduate June 2014