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
Counselor
Mrs. Jennifer Witt
D-HAN
Counselors
Mrs. Laura Meile
HAP - LA
Counselors
Mrs. Patti Lake-Torbert
LE-O
Counselors
Mrs. Dannica Hoffman
P-SL
Counselors
Mr. Travis Sieber
SM- Z
What Can High School
Counselors Do For Your
Student?
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Social & Emotional Issues
Career Exploration & Development
Post-High School Planning
Academic Support
Registration & Scheduling
WHS Freshman Academy
• Students will be part of a team
• Study/Lunches are with team
teachers
• GIFT Lunch (Get It Finished
Today!)
• 2 primary goals
– Students pass all of their
classes
– Each student will become
involved in high school
student life (activities,
sports, fine arts, clubs,
events, etc)
Dr. Todd Novak
Director
Terms That New Students Should
Know
• Credit: The value given to a course. 1.0 or .5
• Required Course: A course you MUST take and complete to
graduate from high school. Remember to sign up for both
sections of a year-long course (A & B)
• Elective: A course you select that interests you or can
prepare for future learning and career aspirations.
• Selective: A series of courses in a content area that satisfy
graduation requirements. English Example: Advanced
Placement (AP), Creative Writing, British Literature, Mod.
Literature, Advanced Composition, etc
• Pre-requisite: A course you take before another; example:
Drawing or Exploring Visual Art before 3D Design... Spanish
IA before Spanish IB
Classes most students take
in 9th Grade
• 1.0 credit of English
– Example: English IA & English IB
• 1.0 credit of Math
– Example: Algebra IA & IB
• 1.0 credit of Science
– Example: Biology A & B
• 0.5 credit of Social Studies
– Example: World Geography
Other Popular
Courses for Freshman
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Physical Education
Computer
Fine Arts
Speech or Debate
Technology Education (Tech Ed)
Family & Consumer Science (FACS)
World Languages
Social Studies Selective (such as Global Issues,
or Early History of Mankind)
Middle School Credit
• Students who have taken high school
courses in 8th grade and passed the
course will receive high school credit
• The credit will appear on your transcript
• 2 quarters of middle school health
integration count for high school health
requirement. (must be from a SFSD
middle school)
Registration Notes
• All students must register for 6
credits
• All students have a lunch/study
period
• Consider accelerated courses.
Speak to your middle school
counselor or math and English
teachers.
Personal Learning Plan (PLP)
Graduation Requirements
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Fine Arts
Physical Education
Economics/Personal Finance
World Language or CTE combination
Electives
Total Minimum
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
1 credit
.5 credit
.5 credit
1 credit
6 credits
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
1. English IA
1. English IB
2. Algebra IA
2. Algebra IB
3. Biology A
3. Biology B
4. Lunch/Study
4. Lunch/Study
5. World Geography
5. Physical Education
6. Fine Arts
6. Elective
7. World Language or
CTE
7. World Language or
CTE
Example of Personal Learning Plan (PLP)
10th Grade Sample
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
1. English IIA
1. English IIB
2. Geometry A
2. Geometry B
3. Chemistry or Physics A
3. Chemistry or Physics B
4. Lunch/Study
4. Lunch/Study
5. World History
5. Speech or Debate
6. World Language/
CTE/ or Elective
7. Elective
6. World Language/
CTE/ or Elective
7. Elective
Example of Personal Learning Plan (PLP)
11th Grade Sample
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
1. American Literature
1. Composition
2. Algebra IIA
2. Algebra IIB
3. Chemistry or Physics A
3. Chemistry or Physics B
4. Lunch/Study
4. Lunch/Study
5. US History A
5. US History B
6. Elective
6. Elective
7. Elective
7. Elective
Example of Personal Learning Plan (PLP)
12th Grade Sample
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
1. Social Studies
Selective
2. Economics or
Personal Finance
3. Additional Math
1. Government
4. Lunch/Study
4. Lunch/Study
5. Additional Science
5. Additional Science
6. Elective
6. Elective
7. Elective
7. Elective
2. English Selective
3. Additional Math
Important Numbers For
Freshman To Know
5.0 = Sophomore
11.0 = Junior
16.0 = Senior
22.0 = Graduation
Opportunities Scholarship
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4 credits of English
3 credits of Social Studies
4 credits of Algebra or Higher Mathematics
4 credits of Science
1 credit of Fine Arts
2 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 cocurricular 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 mid-August.
Together We Can…
• You do your part - Be involved in your
students lives and activities
• We’ll do 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