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THEME: PLANNING FOR NEXT YE AR
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LESSON GO ALS:
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Discuss coursework needs (for graduation and college admission).
Introduce the Four-Year Plan. Prepare students for the course registration process for next year.
ESSENTI AL QUESTIONS:
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What courses do I need to reach my goals?
What should I do next year?
MATERI ALS NEEDED:
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High School Graduation Requirements (one per student)
College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) Handout (one per student)
Listing of Vancouver Public Schools’ HS Courses (one per student)
Four-Year Plan Worksheet (one per student)
2010-2011 Curriculum Guide (have one or two available, if possible)
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:
1. Discuss coursework needs. Research shows that taking rigorous courses in high school is key to
student success in postsecondary – more important than grades or socioeconomic status.
Distribute the High School Graduation Requirements and CADR handouts and explain the
difference between the minimum course requirements to graduate and to be admitted to
college. Have students refer to the Graduation Checklist on the back of their CAP
Documentation form for additional information.
2. Introduce the Four-Year Plan. Distribute a copy of the Listing of Available Courses and
Four-Year Plan Worksheet to each student. Then, using the list of courses, help students plan
for their remaining three years of high school. You might want to focus on the courses that are
needed to meet the CADRs or students’ career goals, including advanced, CTE, and dual-credit
courses. Remind them that the course listings document is a sampling of courses offered across
the district. Not all courses may be available in all schools. If students have a Program of Study
specific to a career pathway of interest (from the Career Center), they can use it as a resource at
this time.
3. Introduce the course registration process. Students’ Four-Year Plans will be the first step in
the course registration process. Explain how the course registration process will work and how
students and their families will be involved.
STUDENT PRODUCTS:
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Four-Year Plan. Each student should complete a Four-Year Plan.
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
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WHAT IS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL ?
The State of Washington requires students to fulfill four tasks to graduate from high school. These are:
1. Complete a High School & Beyond Plan. Students in Navigation 101 work on High School &
Beyond Plan worksheets each year and complete a final plan during senior year to meet this
requirement.
2. Meet minimum course credit requirements. The State of Washington currently requires 19
credits in the subjects listed below. Individual districts may have more rigorous requirements.
The course requirements to qualify for admission to college (the CADRs) are more rigorous than
these graduation requirements (see the College Academic Distribution Requirements handout),
and the requirements for individual colleges and universities may be even more rigorous still.
SUBJECT AREA
English
MINIMUM STATE REQUIREMENT
YOUR DISTRICT’S
REQUIREMENT
3 credits
4 credits
2 credits (through class of 2012)
3 credits (beginning with class of 2013)
2 credits (through class of 2012)
3 credits (beginning with class of 2013)
2 credits (1 must be a lab)
2 credits (1 must be a lab)
2.5 credits
3 credits
World Language
0 credits
0 credits
Visual or performing arts
1 credit
1 credit
Health & fitness
2 credits
2 credits
Occupational education
1 credit
1 credit
5.5 credits
7.5 credits
0 credits
0.5 credit
19 credits (through class of 2012)
20 (beginning with class of 2013)
23 credits (through class of 2012)
24 (beginning with class of 2013)
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Electives
Culminating Project
TOTAL
Remember that these minimum requirements are truly the minimum students must do to
graduate. Students are strongly encouraged to take more courses in mathematics, science, social
studies, English, and world languages, and to take the most challenging courses possible.
3. Receive a Certificate of Academic/Individual Achievement. Your school counselor will give
you information on this requirement; most students do this by meeting standard on an assessment
exam.
4. Complete a Culminating Project. Navigation 101 students prepare a senior presentation using
their portfolios. This senior presentation will meet the Culminating Project requirement.
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Navigation 101 is sponsored by the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
For more information, please visit our web site at www.k12.wa.us/navigation101
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COLLEGE
ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION
REQUIREMENTS
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The College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) are the minimum college admission
standards for Washington State. These CADRs may be higher than what your high school requires to
graduate but may not be high enough to meet the standards of some colleges or universities. Please check
with the postsecondary institution of your choice to verify admission requirements.
SUBJECT AREA
THROUGH 2011
BEGINNING IN 2012
TOTAL CREDITS
15
Student must obtain at least 15
credits in the subjects listed below.
English
4
Must include 3 credits of literature
and composition.
4
Must include 3 credits of college preparatory
composition or literature.
Passage of 10th grade WASL is equivalent to
earning the first 2 credits of high school English.
Mathematics
3
Must include Algebra, Geometry, and
an advanced math.
3
Must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
or Integrated Math I, II, and II.
Passage of 10th grade WASL is equivalent to
earning the first 2 credits of high school math.
One credit must be earned during senior year in
a math-based quantitative course or
algebra-based science course.*
Science
2
Through 2009, must include 1 credit of
laboratory science.
Beginning in 2010, must include 2
credits of laboratory science, including
1 credit of algebra-based biology,
chemistry, or physics.
15
Student must obtain at least 15
credits in the subjects listed below.
2
Must include 2 credits of laboratory science,
including 1 credit of algebra-based biology,
chemistry, or physics.
(Note that WWU specifies that the algebra-based
course be chemistry or physics.)
World Language
2
Must be earned for the same world
language, Native American Language,
or American Sign Language.
2
Must be earned for the same world language,
Native American Language, or
American Sign Language.
Social Science
3
3
History or other social sciences
Arts
1
Can be earned for fine, visual, or
performing arts, or electives from any
of the other required subjects.
1
Can be earned as 1 credit of fine, visual, or
performing arts or 1 additional credit in
other CADR subject areas.
(Note that UW and WWU specify at least 0.5 credit in
fine, visual, or performing arts)
This is a summary from the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board CADRs, May 2007 For more information, please see
http://www.hecb.wa.gov/research/issues/documents/MCASOverviewstudents.pdf.
*Students who take math through Pre-Calculus are exempt from the senior year math requirement.
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For more information, please visit our web site at www.k12.wa.us/navigation101
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Vancouver Public Schools’ H S
COURSES
Note: Not all cou rses listed are available at all schools.
CTE Course Equivalencies: Washington state law allows students to earn equivalency credit in Career
and Technical Education (CTE) courses that have been approved for equivalency credit by the district.
Equivalency credit is defined as credit earned in a course in one subject area that satisfies an academic
requirement in a different subject area. CTE courses that offer equivalency credit are denoted by the
symbol in the Curriculum Guide.
English Language Learner FVHS Only
Advanced ELL Literacy Block
Basic ELL Literacy Block
ELL Basic Math Skills
ELL Basic Skills with Science Focus
ELL Contemporary World Problems
ELL Foundations of Algebra & Geometry
ELL Integrated Math I
ELL Integrated Math II
ELL Senior English
ELL U.S. History
ELL Washington State History/World Studies
Intermediate ELL Literacy Block
English/Literacy
Academic Literacy Block
Academic Literacy I (L&C and VSAA only)
Academic Literacy II
Advanced Placement (AP) Language and
Composition
Advanced Placement (AP) Literature and
Composition
Comprehensive Literacy
Creative Writing
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 11/COE
Linguistics II
Pre-AP English 9
Pre-AP English 10
Skills Center Composition
Senior Composition/British Literature
Senior Composition/Creative Writing
Senior Composition/English Success
Senior Composition/Literary Perspectives in Media
Senior Composition/Mythology
Senior Composition/Science Fiction
Senior Composition/Shakespeare
Senior Composition/Speech Communication/
Debate
Senior Composition/Sports Literature
Fitness & Health
Advanced Weight Training
Aerobic Fitness
Circuit Training
Dance Conditioning
Food and Fitness
Health Sciences and Careers
Health Wellness
Physical Education
Weight Training
International Baccalaureate (IB) CRHS Only
International Baccalaureate (IB) Art
International Baccalaureate (IB) Art
International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology 2
International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology 3
International Baccalaureate (IB) Calculus Studies
International Baccalaureate (IB) Calculus Methods
International Baccalaureate (IB) Chemistry 2
International Baccalaureate (IB) Chemistry 3
International Baccalaureate (IB) English 11
International Baccalaureate (IB) English Seminar
International Baccalaureate (IB) French 4, German
4, Spanish 4
International Baccalaureate (IB) French 5, German
5, Spanish 5
International Baccalaureate (IB) German 3
International Baccalaureate (IB) History of the
Americas
International Baccalaureate (IB) Modern World
History
International Baccalaureate (IB) Music Theory
International Baccalaureate (IB) Physics
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Precalculus/Trigonometry/Statistics
International Baccalaureate (IB) Psychology
International Baccalaureate (IB) Theory of
Knowledge
PB Biology
PB Chemistry
PB English 9
PB English 10
PB Integrated Advanced Algebra
PB Integrated Math II
PB Psychology
PB World Studies and Washington State History
Mathematics
Advanced Mathematics with Applications
Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus
Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics
Applied Math
Applied Math II
Calculus 2
Foundations of Algebra and Geometry
Integrated Math I
Integrated Math II
Integrated Math III
Integrated Math IV
Introduction to Engineering Design (SHS Only)
Math Lab I
Math Lab II
Money and Math
Pre-AP Integrated Math II
Pre-AP Integrated Math III
Pre-AP Integrated Math IV
Principles of Engineering (SHS Only)
Miscellaneous Electives
Leadership/Peer Mentoring
Library Experience
Occupational Education
Accounting
Advanced Accounting
Advanced Business Law
Advanced Computer Applications
Advanced Culinary Arts
Advanced Design Technology
Advanced Marketing – Fashion
Advanced Marketing – Sports
Advanced Marketing Seminar
Advanced Marketing
Advanced Welding/Machine Technology
Business Law
Career Choices – Food Court
Career Choices
Careers in Education
Child Development/Tutoring
Communication Skills Using Digital Photography
Computer Applications
Culinary Arts – Café
Culinary Arts – Food Court
Culinary Arts – Special Projects
Culinary Arts
Design Technology – Special Projects
Design Technology
Desktop Publishing
Entrepreneurship
Exploring Childhood
Exploring Culinary Arts
Family Psychology
Occupational Education (continued)
GRADS Lab
GRADS
Horticulture – Special Projects
Intro to Machine Technology
Journalism
Marketing – Fashion
Marketing – Sports
Marketing
Medical Magnet Exploration/Athletic Medicine
Medical Terminology & Practice
Personal Nutrition
School Newspaper
Technology Tools
Web Publishing
Welding/Machine Technology – Special Projects
Welding/Machine Technology
Work Co-op
Science
Advanced Biology (CRHS Only)
Advanced Horticulture
Advanced Natural Resources and Conservation
(HBHS Only)
Advanced Placement (AP) Biology
Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry
Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science
Advanced Placement (AP) Physics
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Forensic Biology (FVHS Only)
Horticulture Science
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Integrated Science
Natural Resources and Conservation (HBHS Only)
Oceanography
Physics
Pre-AP Biology
Pre-AP Chemistry
Principles of Engineering (SHS Only)
Science Special Projects
SMT Research Project (SHS Only)
Zoology
Skills Center (Open to Grades 11 and 12)
Applied Medical Sciences
Automotive Technology
Construction Technology
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Dental Assisting
Diesel Technology
Electro-Digital Technologies
Skills Center (continued)
Financial Customer Services
Fire Science
Legal/Medical Office Applications
Pre-Engineering Design Technology
Restaurant Management/Culinary Arts
Travel and Hotel Management
Social Studies
Academic World Studies/Washington State History
Advanced Placement (AP) Comparative
Government
Advanced Placement (AP) Economics
Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology
Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. History
Advanced Placement (AP) World History
Constitutional Law
Contemporary World Problems
Criminal Law
Economics
Law and Justice
Mock Trial and Mock Legislature
Pre-AP World Studies and Washington State
History
Psychology and Health Issues
Psychology
Sociology
Street Law (Citizens Rights and Responsibilities)
U.S. History
Washington State History and Government
Washington State History
World Studies
Visual & Performing Arts
Acappella Choir
Advanced Graphic Design
Advanced Guitar
Advanced Placement (AP) Art History
Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art
Advanced Video Production
Art for Learning
Art Studio
Beginning Choir
Beginning Guitar
Calligraphy I
Calligraphy II
Chorus
Concert Band
Concert Choir
Concert/Marching Band
Visual & Performing Arts (continued)
Drawing & Painting
Drawing I
Drawing II
Graphic Design
Introduction to Photography
Introduction to Visual Art
Jazz Ensemble
Movie Making
Multimedia Technology
Orchestra
Percussion
Photography I
Photography II
Pottery I
Pottery II
Special Art
Symphonic Band
Theatre I
Theatre II
Theatre Special Projects
Video Production – Special Projects
Video Production
Visual Art
Vocal Jazz
Wind Ensemble
Yearbook
World Language
Advanced Placement (AP) French 4, German 4,
Spanish 4
Advanced Placement (AP) French 5, German 5,
Spanish 5
Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish 4
Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish 5
American Sign Language 1
American Sign Language 2
American Sign Language 3
American Sign Language 4
French 1, German 1, Spanish 1
French 2, German 2, Spanish 2
French 3, German 3, Spanish 3
Russian 4
Russian 5
PLEASE FILE THIS IN THE ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT SECTION OF YOUR PORTFOLIO
FOUR-YEAR
PLAN
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Name:
Grade:
Advisor:
Career Cluster:
FR E SHM AN Y E AR
First Semester
Second Semester
Freshman English:_________________________________
Freshman English: _________________________________
Mathematics: _____________________________________
Mathematics: _____________________________________
Science: _________________________________________
Science: _________________________________________
Social Studies: ____________________________________
Social Studies: ____________________________________
Elective: _________________________________________
Elective:__________________________________________
Elective (Language?):_______________________________
Elective (Language?):_______________________________
SO P HO M O RE Y E AR
First Semester
Second Semester
Sophomore English: ________________________________
Sophomore English: _______________________________
Mathematics: _____________________________________
Mathematics: _____________________________________
Science: _________________________________________
Science: _________________________________________
Social Studies: ____________________________________
Social Studies:_____________________________________
Elective (CTE?):___________________________________
Elective (Fine Art?):_________________________________
Elective (Language?):_______________________________
Elective (Language?):_______________________________
JU NIO R Y E AR
First Semester
Second Semester
Junior English: ____________________________________
Junior English: ____________________________________
Social Studies:____________________________________
Social Studies: ____________________________________
Mathematics: _____________________________________
Mathematics: _____________________________________
Science: _________________________________________
Science: _________________________________________
Elective (Language?):_______________________________
Elective (Language?):_______________________________
Elective (Fine Art):__________________________________
Elective (CTE?): ___________________________________
S EN IO R Y E AR
First Semester
Second Semester
Senior English:____________________________________
Senior English: ___________________________________
Social Studies: ____________________________________
Social Studies: ___________________________________
Mathematics: _____________________________________
Mathematics: _____________________________________
Science: _________________________________________
Science: _________________________________________
Elective (Language?):_______________________________
Elective (Language?):_______________________________
Elective:__________________________________________
Elective:__________________________________________
Credits needed: _____ Credits this plan provides: _____
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Navigation 101 is sponsored by the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
For more information, please visit our web site at www.k12.wa.us/navigation101
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