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Welcome Generosity Belonging Independence Mastery Class of 2020 Visit Us At: www.whscounseling.com Agenda & Announcements • Short presentation regarding high school planning, course selection, and other information • Free to leave after the presentation • Tours available and counselors will be available in classrooms to answer specific questions over the information we cover • School Store “Warrior Zone” open tonight and Saturday to purchase spirit wear Facts about Sioux Falls Washington High School Enrollment = 2,093 Average Class Size = 26 Faculty & Staff = 124 25% of the student body represents a diverse or ethnic background People you should know @ Washington High School Principal: Mr Jamie Nold People you should know @ Washington High School Assistant Principal: Mr Dan Conrad People you should know @ Washington High School Asst Principal: Ms Rachael Eggers-Ferry People you should know @ Washington High School Activities Principal: Mr Nate Malchow People you should know @ Washington High School School Resource Officer: Eric Meyer People you should know @ Washington High School School Resource Officer: Marty Cahoy Counselor Mr Jacob McDonald A-C Personal Learning Plan (PLP) Graduation Requirements English credits Social Studies credits Math credits Science credits Fine Arts credit Physical Education credit Economics/Personal Finance credit World Language or CTE combination1 credit Electives credits Total Minimum 22 credits Personal Learning Plan (PLP) • Works as a guide • Elective choices made now can be changed during high school Example of Personal Learning Plan (PLP) 9th Grade Sample FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER English IA English IB Algebra IA Algebra IB Biology A Biology B Lunch/Study Lunch/Study World Geography Fine Arts Physical Education Elective World Language or CTE World Language or CTE Example of Personal Learning Plan (PLP) 10th Grade Sample FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER English IIA English IIB Geometry A Geometry B Chemistry or Physics A Chemistry or Physics B Lunch/Study Lunch/Study World History World Language/ CTE/ or Elective Speech or Debate World Language/ CTE/ or Elective Elective Elective Example of Personal Learning Plan (PLP) 11th Grade Sample FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER American Literature Composition Algebra IIA Algebra IIB Chemistry or Physics A Chemistry or Physics B Lunch/Study Lunch/Study US History A US History B Elective Elective Elective Elective Example of Personal Learning Plan (PLP) 12th Grade Sample FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Social Studies Selective Government Economics or Personal Finance English Selective Additional Math Additional Math Lunch/Study Lunch/Study Additional Science Elective Additional Science Elective Elective Elective Important Numbers For Freshman To Know 5.0 = Sophomore 11.0 = Junior 16.0 = Senior 22.0 = Graduation o o o o o o Opportunities Scholarship credits of English credits of Social Studies credits of Algebra or Higher Mathematics credits of Science credit of Fine Arts credits of the following or a combination of the two: o Career and Technical Education Courses (CTE) o World Language o 1/2 credit of Personal Finance or Economics o 1/2 credit of Physical Education o 1/2 credit of Health or Health Integration Activities and Athletics • Every student should choose at least one activity to join • Students involved with at least one co-curricular activity have better grades and better attendance • Start building a resume for potential scholarships and awards Summer School • Located at CTE Academy (I-29 & West Madison Street) – Speech-only Session = June 6th -20th – Online and Work For Credit Session = June 6th – July 28th • Responsible for own transportation • Register on Sioux Falls School District web site • Cost: $150 per ½ credit $110 for reduced; $75 for free lunch Connections Class • June/July 2016 (10 School Days)  • Session #1    8:00 am—3:15 pm – June 9th—June 23rd – (Not meeting on Fri., June 17) • Session #2    8:00 am—3:15 pm – July 6th—July 21st – (Not Meeting on Fridays) • @ WHS • Walk into high school on that first day ready for the jump to high school! Other Information • Classes will be dropped if enrollment is too low • Schedules & tours will be available in August at “Warrior Day” • Freshmen Orientation (attendance required) will be held in midAugust Together We Can… • You your part - Be involved in your students lives and activities • We’ll ours – Serve as a resource and provide guidance for many issues • And you’ll be ready to take on your future GRADUATE! What’s Next? • Tours or meet with your school counselor • School Store is open! • Please wait as we will dismiss by alphabetical last name You are free to leave if you choose If you have specific questions, your counselors will be available in classrooms separated by alphabet • Please wait to leave until your alphabet has been announced Dismissal Only if you have specific questions, please wait until your counselor is called with your last name A-C = A136 D-HAN = A137 HAP-LA = A139 LE- O = Little Theatre P-SL = A140 SM-Z = A159 TOURS? Stay in Auditorium .. .Agenda & Announcements • Short presentation regarding high school planning, course selection, and other