Sophomores: What’s Next?

2013-2014

Overview of Today

Review of 10th grade requirements Discuss 5 post-HS options Look over YOUR transcripts GPA Game

2016 Requirements

Language Arts (4.0) Social Studies (3.0)

› World History, US History, Govt/CWI Math (3.0)

› Algebra 1-2, Geometry, another Algebra-based course Science (2.0)

› Physical/Earth Science, Biology PE (1.5); Health (.5) Occupational (1.0) Fine Arts (1.0) 6.0 Electives

**Electives may be Algebra Support, world language, etc.**

Sophomore Requirements

Graduation Reminders:› Pass Reading, Writing, Biology and Math

State Tests› Culminating Portfolio and Presentation› 22 total credits for RHS Diploma

Four-Year College Requirements

Requirements above RHS Diploma:› 2 years of World Language› Through Algebra 3-4 for Math› Meet the CADR’s› SAT/ACT

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Focuses on College

Post High School Options

Community College 4-year university Tech/Trade School Military Employment

Community College

2+ years Diploma required Undocumented students – Ok, but currently

no state or federal financial aid available. Some scholarships may be available.

Placement Tests for Reading, Writing, Math› Remedial Courses; World Language

Sports are available at most schools Clubs/Recreational Activities available

Community College

No out-of-state tuition Transfer degree vs. Associates Degree Common Programs:

› Nursing, Culinary, Business/Accounting, Interior Design

Schools: Green River, Seattle Central, South Seattle, Highline, Bellevue, RTC, etc.

4-Year University

Options› Bachelor of Science or Art (4 years +)› Can transfer from Community College› WA Schools:

UW (3 campuses), WWU, CWU, EWU, WSU, Evergreen State

› Public Vs. Private: Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle University,

Seattle Pacific University, Whitman College, University of Puget Sound, Whitworth University, Cornish College of the Arts, and more

› College Visits and Visitations

4-Year University

Admissions› ACT/SAT: most schools accept either› GPA: most schools expect 3.0 or above› Essay/Personal Statement (not at WSU)› Transcript

Courses of Rigor CADRs World Languages GPA

4-Year University WA Four-Year GPA Averages:

› Central WA: 2.8-3.5 (holistic review)› Eastern WA: 3.27 (holistic review)› Evergreen State: 3.02 (holistic review)› Washington State Univ: 3.4 (holistic review)› UW-Seattle: 3.67-3.94 (holistic review)› UW-Bothell: 3.30 (holistic review)› UW-Tacoma: 3.0-3.54 (holistic review)› Western WA Univ: 3.29-3.8 (holistic review)

Private colleges: you should be aiming for a 3.4 or above CADRs: College Academic Distribution

Requirements – 15 credits of required academic classes

Tech/Trade School Shorter Programs Specific job training and career skills

› Apprenticeship Common Programs:

› Massage, Cosmetology› Bricklaying, Auto Tech, Carpentry, Plumber,

Sheet Metal Worker, Airplane Repair› Electrician, Heavy Equipment Operator

Some 3 or 6-month programs offered:› Examples: HVAC Program, 911 Dispatcher,

Bookkeeper, Pharmacy Technician, Food Service

Military

5 Branches:› Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines,

Navy Must have Diploma

› GED is not accepted ASVAB test

› This year offered at RHS December 9 (listen for the announcements)

› Sign up in counseling center (free!)› May take more than once

Employment

Work Skills needed:› Timeliness, regular attendance› Able to learn new tasks and perform well› Work well with other people and bosses› Be eager to learn› Willing to accept responsibility

Use of your transcript and/or references

Education Pays – 2012 Data(Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Average Weekly Pay› Some high school, no diploma

$471› High school diploma

$652› Associate degree

$785› Bachelor’s degree

$1066› Master’s, Professional, Doctoral

$1300-$1735

People with a Bachelor’s Degree will earn $22,000 more in each year than those without!

Transcript Review

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Questions?

Make an appointment with your counselor, Ms. Kearns, in the Counseling Center