JUNIOR / SENIOR
INFORMATION
Tumwater High School
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What you need to graduate…
Graduation Requirements
English – 3.5
Mathematics -3
 Algebra I, Geometry (2 credits for class
2012)
 Algebra , Geometry, Algebra 2/or
career path math for class of 2013
Social Studies – 2.5
Science – 2
Physical Education – 2
Occupational Ed. – 1
Fine Arts – 1
Electives - 7
4 yr College/University
Requirements - Minimum
English - 4
Mathematics -3
 Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
 Seniors must take a senior year of math
based quantitative course
Social Studies -3
Science – 3
Physical Education – 2
Occupational Ed. – 1
Fine Arts – 1
World Language – 2
Electives - 3
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HSPE/ EOC
Juniors
Seniors
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Reading/Writing
•Reading/Writing
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Math/EOC -Algebra &
Geometry, must pass
one of the two to
graduate
•Math- pass test or need 2
additional math credits
•COE
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LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
• Military –
Contact the Military branch you are interested in.
• Military visits December and May, See Mrs. Tyrrell for more info.
• Vocational / Apprenticeship
• http://www.exploreapprenticeship.wa.gov/
• 2 year colleges
• http://www.spscc.ctc.edu/
• http://www.centralia.edu/
• 4 year colleges –
• School to Work
Research colleges that you are interested in.
 Come and see your counselor!!!
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College Visits
Upcoming College Visits –
An Admissions Rep. from each of these schools will be in the Career Center on the following
dates. Seniors interested in attending, or who want more information from, these academic
institutions should plan on attending the visit.
9/19 Southern Oregon University, 10:00 am
9/23 St. Martin’s University, 9:00 am
9/23 The Evergreen State College, 11:00 am
10/4 The University of Portland, 10:04 am
10/11 Washington State University, 10:00 am
10/17 Oregon State University, 10:00 am
10/19 Gonzaga University, 8:00 am
10/24 George Fox University, 8:30 am
10/24 Seattle Pacific University, 10:15 am
10/24 Grand Canyon University, 12:30 pm
10/24 Eastern Washington University, 1:00
10/25 Whitworth, 9:00 am
10/25 Western Washington University, 10:00 am
10/25 U. of Washington/Bothell, 12:30 pm
10/26 University of the Pacific, 9:00 am
10/26 Central Washington University, 10:00 am
10/26 Seattle University, 1:10 pm
11/1 Corban University, 10:00 am
11/2 Linfield College, 8:30 am
11/2 Pacific Lutheran University, 10:00 am
11/10 Cornish, 9:30 am
11/17 Montana State University, 1:19 pm
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Washington State College Profiles
*projected enrollment numbers are based on the number of students who will be admitted from Washington
State.
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Deadlines and Fees
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THE TEST
SAT
ACT
www.collegeboard.com
www.actstudent.org
•Register online - check registration dates
•Check SAT Program test dates
•Free online practice tools
•Free online account
•Free online practice center
•Register online - check registration dates
•Subjects:
•$49 per test
•ACT $34
•ACT Plus Writing $49.50
•Dates:
Nov 5 - Dec 3 - Jan 28 - March 10 May 5 - June 2
•Dates:
Dec 10 – Feb 11 – April 14 – June 9
•English, mathematics, reading, and science
•The Writing Test, which is optional,
measures skill in planning and writing a
short essay.
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FINANCIAL AID 101
SPSCC: in-depth financial aid information night:
http://www.spscc.ctc.edu/admissions/funding/finaid
FAFSA Workshop - One-on-one assistance with Financial Aid staff to help you
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Come
prepared with: the FAFSA Worksheet, 2010 tax returns for both you and your
parents (as appropriate), and PIN (s). Workshops will be held in the
Computer Lab in Building 23 room 201. No need to sign up, just show up!
October 13 from 3-4
November 3 from 10-11
November 17 from 3-4
FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid)- www.fafsa.ed.gov
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TIMELINE
JUNIORS
SENIORS
•School/Community activities
•Explore post HS options
•Take SAT/ACT
• January – can take
prep class
•Visit colleges
• Junior visit days /
spring
•Register with the NCAA
Clearinghouse
•2P’s –where are you at?
•Get your PIN # from FAFSA
•November start college apps
•Retake SAT/ACT if needed
•FAFSA – Jan. 1st
•Keep up academically
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UPCOMING DATES
SENIORS
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If you have not taken the SAT/ACT yet , you need to sign -up NOW:
Next SAT date: November 5th
Next ACT date: October22th
•
Apply, Apply, Apply to colleges, universities and technical schools NOW
•
FAFSA January 1st: 2yr / 4yr colleges and universities, technical colleges
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Students need to be on track to graduate by 2nd semester in order to participate
in graduation, must have 19 credits at the end of January
•
End of the year Senior dates:
Senior Finals – June 7th, 8th & 11th
Senior Awards Night – June 7th - @ 6:15pm
Baccalaureate – June 8th @ 7pm -Mt View Church of the Nazarene
Senior Breakfast – June 12th @ 9:30 in the Commons
Graduation – June 12th – SMU @ 7pm
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Senior Scholarship Auction
“Scream 4 Scholarships”
• October 29th, Silent auction begins @ 5:30pm, Dinner and Live
auction begin @ 7pm.
• Students who participate in the fundraising and event preparation
will be awarded scholarships from the proceeds.
• For more information contact Mary Henley @ maryh@teftteam.org
or leave a message
@ (360) 709-7997
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Senior Info
• Graduation: You can NOT walk if you do not have
enough credits.
• You should have at least 10 credits now if you are a Junior
and 16 credits if you are a senior.
• By the end of 1st semester if you are a senior you have to
have19 credits complete in order to be eligible to walk in
graduation.
• Honor cords: determined by your GPA at the end of the
1st semester of your senior year.
• Gold: 3.75-4.0
• Silver: 3.5-3.749
• Green: 3.0-3.49
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THS COUNSELING CENTER
• Todd Caffey A-G
• Sidney Reid H-O
709.7617
709.7608
• Seana Ditterline
Mrs. Reid’s Intern
• Jill Rotter
P-Z
709.7612
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COUNSELING CENTER
SUPPORT STAFF
•Jana Tyrrell - Career Center Specialist
•Nancy Manley- Registrar
•Jackie Yee - Drug & Alcohol Counselor
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QUESTIONS
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