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HIGH SCHOOL AT NORTHSHORE
JUNIOR HIGH

●Josh Sanchez, Principal
●Kristi Hannigan, Asst. Principal
●Karen Berg, Counselor
●Paige Bradbury, Counselor
●Bryan McNiel, IHS Counselor
●Jim Allen, IHS Counselor

9 th Grade: Freshman –
Northshore Junior High
10 th Grade: Sophomore –
Inglemoor High School
11 th Grade: Junior –
Inglemoor High School
12 th Grade: Senior –
Inglemoor High School
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION!!

● Earn 24 credits
● Meet standard on state assessments
● Successfully complete two AP, IB, College in the
High School, Tech Prep, and/or Running Start classes
● Complete High School and Beyond Plan

Subject
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
The Arts
Health/Fitness
Career & Technical
Education
Flexible Credits
Years
4 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
1 year
2 years
1 year
Grades 9-12
Total
Credits
4.00 credits
3.00 credits
3.00 credits
3.00 credits
1.00 credit
2.00 credits
1.00 credit
7.00 credits
24.00 credits

● 4 credits English
● 3 credits Social Studies
○ World History
○ US History
○ Contemporary World Issues
● 3 credits Math
○ Algebra
○ Geometry
○ Student Math Choice (math must align with the student’s High
School and Beyond Plan)

● 3 credits Science (including 2 lab sciences)
○ Physical Science
○ Biology
○ Student Science Choice (science must align with the student’s
High School & Beyond Plan)
● 1 credit Career and Technical Education
● 1 credit The Arts
● 2 credits Health and Fitness

● Classes beyond the required CORE Credits
● Based on student’s interest and High School and Beyond Plan
Examples: World Languages, additional Art or Career and Technical Classes, 4th year of Math, Science,
Social Studies

Biology
End of Course Exam
Grade 10
English Language
Arts
Smarter Balance Test
Grade 10 or 11*
Math
Smarter Balance Test
Grade 10 or 11*
*Grade level still to be determined by state

• No more than TWO online classes to receive IHS diploma
• Successfully complete a combination of two AP, IB, Running Start and/or
Tech Prep courses

● Meet Washington State History
Requirement
● Complete High School and Beyond
Plan -
Naviance
○Student’s plan for attaining post-secondary career and educational goals, created in collaboration with parent/guardian and school staff

COLLEGE ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION
REQUIREMENTS (CADR)
✓
English
✓
Math
✓
Senior-year math-based quantitative course
✓
Science
✓
World Language
✓
Social Studies
✓
Fine Arts
4 credits
3 credits
1 credit
2 credits
2 credits
3 credits
1 credit
4 year colleges in Washington state minimum: 3 CADRs each year,
2.0 GPA minimum, SAT/ACT scores

Minimum College Admission Standards – An Overview for Students and Parents
Revised 12/2011
Students should consult with their local high school to obtain complete information about minimum college admission standards,
And to be aware of which courses at their high school meet CADR guidelines, as determined by the local school district
Document – Revised 12/11
. HECB

Grades: A, B, C, D, P are passing grades
F, NC, INC are NOT passing grades
Credit: You earn .50 credit for each semester class you pass.
You do not earn any credit for non-passing grades!
Ultimate Goal: Earn 24.0 credits
You have the opportunity to earn the following credits each year:
.50 per class per semester
1.0 per class per year
6.00 for all classes per year

Sample 9 th Grade Schedule-
First Semester
1.English .50 credit
2.Algebra .50 credit
3.History .50 credit
4.Science .50 credit
5.PE
.50 credit
6.Choir
.50 credit
+
+
+
+
+
+
Second Semester
English .50 credit =
Algebra .50 credit
History .50 credit
=
=
Science .50 credit
Life Fitness .50 credit
Choir .50 credit =
=
=
First Semester 3.0 credits + Second Semester 3.0 credits = 6 credits
6 credits per year x 4 years of high school = 24 credits
Year
1.0 credit
1.0 credit
1.0 credit
1.0 credit
1.0 credit
1.0 credit

11-Point Grading System
You earn the following points for each grade.
Points are averaged by the number of classes taken.

In addition to the graduation requirements, you’ll need to complete 2-3 years of the same World
Language. (4 years required for full IB diploma)
Options for Northshore JH students include:
• Spanish*
• French*
• Japanese
•
German
• American Sign Language (10 th grade only)
• Mandarin Chinese (10 th grade only)
* = offered at NJH

• Japanese
• German
• American Sign Language
• Mandarin Chinese
• French 100 & 200*
• Spanish 100 & 200*
• Year-long commitment
• No drops for grades or after CSS is in
• Responsible for all work
• 2.0 GPA in CORE Classes Required
• Different block schedule at IHS = Miss some of 2nd period at NJH on even block days

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FULL-YEAR
Fine Arts :
Band,
Orchestra,
Choir
Advanced Drama,
Advanced Art
Career and Technical Education :
Library Research Assistant,
Peer Coaching
World Language :
• French I, Spanish I, Spanish II (NJH unless full)
• French II, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese (IHS)
*American Sign Language available at IHS in 10th grade

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ONE SEMESTER
Fine Arts : Art 9
Career and Technical Education:
Intro to Engineering,
Foundations of Computer Aided Design (CAD),
Gourmet Foods,
Peer Coaching,
Library Research Assistant
Physical Education:
Life Fitness,
Aerobics/Conditioning,
Racquet Sports,
Lifetime Sports

Health Fitness Requirement:
.5 = Physical Education* (HF)
.5 = Physical Education* (HF)
.5 = Life Fitness (LF)
.5 = Health
*PE (up to one year of activity based PE) can be waived through participation in high school sports .25 credit per season>
(2 seasons = 1 semester class)
Life Fitness and Health CANNOT be waived (some exceptions made for IB students)

“IB” stands for International Baccalaureate – this is an internationally recognized honors program that offers challenging college-level work while in high school
You can gain college credit through taking IB exams at the end of these courses
IB classes start in 11 th Grade

• Start World Language next year
• Consider Pre-IB English, World History and/or
Physical Science
• Learn more by visiting the IHS IB website (under prospective students)

March 11, 2015 – 8th
Grade Parent Night
7:00PM Library
March 18, 2015 – Course
Selection Sheets DUE to
Homeroom or Attendance
Office
March 16, 2015 –
Waivers accepted for
2015-2016 school year.
All students whose home school is NOT NJH need to renew waivers.
April 27 & 28, 2015 – Intro to Naviance/ Start on High
School and Beyond Plan