WELCOME CLASS OF 2023
CLASS OF 2023 Let’s get READY GO WOLVES!
Welcome to SKHS Meet the Freshman Team Mrs. Charla Cole Mr. Marcus Logue Assistant Principal Dean Ms. Hays Mr. Reichel Ms. Talley Counselor Career Counselor L-Z Counselor A-K
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
GET INVOLVED STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SKHS CLASS OF 2023 CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Subjects Credits • Language Arts 4 • Math (min. Adv. Algebra) 3 • Social Studies 3 • Science (2 lab) 3 • Health ½ • Physical Education (.5 credit Swim) 1 ½ Additional • Career 1 Requirements • Arts 2 * • World Language 2 * WA State History • General Electives 10 SBAC Math, 30 TOTAL English, Science High School & * May substitute Personalized Pathway courses for: • Beyond Plan 1 credit of Art and 2 credits of World Language
IT’S MORE THAN JUST GRADUATING • Tacoma Dome June 2023 Graduation with your peers • 4 year completion •
YOU NEED TO BE READY! National College and Career Readiness Indicators https://www.redefiningready.org • Redefining Ready! introduces research-based metrics to more appropriately determine our students are college ready, career ready and life ready. • Our students are MORE than a SCORE. • South Kitsap High School provides students with rigorous academic programs, personalized and career-specific learning experiences, along with social and emotional skills that prepare our Wolves to be global citizens in an ever-changing world.
• Identified a career interest and • 90% Attendance and • Two or more organized Co-Curricular Activities and • Dual Credit Career Pathway Course and • 25 hours Community Service
• 2.8 GPA and • Advanced Placement and/or IB Course (A,B,C) and • Advanced Placement Exam (3+) and/or IB Exam (4+) and • Algebra II (A, B or C) and • SAT: Math (530), Reading/Writing (480) or • ACT: English (18), Reading (22), Math (22)
CTE COURSES Explore options for your future • Video production, Engineering/CAD, Automotive, Early Childhood Education, Sports Medicine, Computer Sciences, Business and Marketing, Culinary, Vet Sciences, Agriculture, Graphic Design Tech Prep/Dual Credit • Courses aligned with community college course. If you earn an A or B student can apply for the community college credit.
West Sound Technical Skills Center • 15 (+) programs that teach skills specific to a technical program. Available for juniors and seniors only. IB Career Program • Complete two IB courses and complete a two year career track program at SK. Completed Junior and Senior year.
Advanced Placement (AP) • College credit possible depending on AP exam scores • Beginning this year – AP Capstone Program – Diploma International Baccalaureate (IB) • Recognized as a premier college readiness program • Rigorous classes required in all disciplines • International mindedness • Program informational meeting April 26 th Running Start • Must qualify with the Accuplacer test or state exams • Earn up to 15 credits per quarter – tuition free • Available for juniors and seniors
FRESHMAN SUCCESS • Freshman Success is an academic, regularly scheduled class t eaching study and organizational skills • Uses English as a writing tool for learning and s trengthens writing skills • Teaches students to work collaboratively to be successful in the most rigorous courses • Helps students explore careers and college options • Supports students in building their High School & Beyond Plan using Xello
Help and information about: • Resumes • Apprenticeships • Armed Services • Career Research • College Credit for High School Classes • Job Board • Field Trips: colleges, public works • ASVAB, ACCUPLACER testing • SAT/ACT Test Strategies prep Mr. Dave Reichel Mrs. Sandy Elton Career Counselor Career Center Coordinator
FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS (per semester) • English Math • Be Cautious… • Social Studies ( optional) Balance your courses Science • World Language PE/Health • Do YOU! • Freshman Success or AVID And yes…Mom and Dad get to • Art help make these choices! • Elective
REGISTRATION PRESENTATIONS John Sedgwick - Wednesday, Feb 20 Marcus Whitman - Thursday, Feb 21 Cedar Heights - Friday, Feb 22 REGISTRATION PICK UP John Sedgwick - Monday, March 4 Marcus Whitman - Tuesday, March 5 Cedar Heights - Wednesday, March 6
SUCEEDING IN 9 TH GRADE Academic Success Everything Counts STUDENTS Most freshmen have a significant amount of homework and a • lot more reading to do. • Develop good study habits. • Come to school. • PASS your classes - GPA – Credits – Freshmen Courses all part of permanent record. Make good choices • PARENTS Monitor progress - Check interim/mid term and semester • report cards and REACH OUT during conference time. • Help your child develop good morning and night time routines and make sure he/she gets enough sleep. Insist on regular attendance. • Monitor your child’s social media. • Using Technology Social Growth
STAY CONNECTED SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS Use it to: View schedules, grades, report cards, attendance. Get updates on the message board, communicate with teachers, request changes, receive notifications, check graduation requirements, excuse absences. Log in anywhere on our district website that you see the Skyward logo. Download the mobile app on your smartphone. • Be sure to complete the “Annual Verification & Acknowledgment” to ensure your student’s information is accurate. SKHS FACEBOOK PAGE SKHS WEBSITE https://skhs.skschools.org https://www.facebook.com/SKHSWolves
SKHS PTSA The high school experience is enhanced by parent involvement and participation! You are their advocates! The SK High School PTSA meets from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at South Kitsap High School Library the third Thursday of the month (except December). SKHS PTSA Co-Presidents : Erin Simon & Alanna Speidel skhsptsa@gmail.com Join our PTSA!!
GO WOLVES!
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