GKHS Course Selection
Information 2015-2016
Class of 2016
Graduation Requirements
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Eng Lang Arts– 4 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits
Science – 2 credits
Math – 3 credits
– Algebra 1
– Geometry
– Advanced Algebra
• Health/PE 2.5 Credits
– Health 0.5
– PE 1.5
– Health/PE 0.5
• Fine Arts – 1 credit
• Occupational/Vocational
Education (CTE) – 1
credit
• Career Education &
Culminating Project – 1
credit
• Electives – 5 credits
• Pass Reading and
Writing state exams
• Pass Math and Science
End of Course
Assessments.
4-Year College Entrance
Requirements
• English – 4 credits
• Math – 3 credits (minimum
of Algebra 1, Geometry,
AND Adv Algebra), must
take math based class
senior year
• Social Studies – 3 credits
• Science – 2 credits lab
science, one credit of
Algebra based science
(Chemistry or Physics)
• Fine Arts – 1 credit
• World Languages – 2
credits of the same
language
• ACT/SAT score (Take
this spring!)
Credit Retrieval
• GK Aventa Online Credit Retrieval
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$70 per 0.5 credit ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch)
English Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
• GK ALEKS Math Credit Retrieval
– $70 per 0.5 credit ($50 reduced lunch, $30 free lunch)
– Algebra 1 through Pre-Calculus
• BYU Online
– $140 per 0.5 credit (Price may increase next school year.)
– Core classes and elective classes.
See your counselor for enrollment information/paperwork.
Running Start
• COMPASS – $15 at Pierce College; must
score into college level reading & writing
• GK Course Selection Forms – check on
Running Start line and choose GK courses
for next year.
• Student Running Start Meeting – March
11, during study support in the auditorium
• Parent Running Start Meeting – March 24,
6:30 PM at Bethel High School.
Advanced Placement
• AP students will take an AP test in May –
approximately $95 AP test fee
• Interested students must read and sign the
AP contract.
• Scores of 3,4, or 5 may earn college credit
or waivers at college level
• AP is a predictor of completion of a 4-year
college degree.
• Don’t take too many AP and/or challenging
classes!
College in the High School
• Earn college credit from the University of
Washington.
• Cost: approximately $370
• GKHS Courses:
– The Biology of Addiction and the Brain
– AP Computer Science
Pierce County Skills Center
• Technical programs to earn college and high
school credit.
• Attend GK 3 class periods and attend PCSC 3
class periods.
• GK Course Selection Forms – check on PCSC
line and choose GK courses for next year.
• PCSC applications are online now. Will be
accepted beginning March 2.
• PCSC Open House – February 19, 5:30–7:00
pm
PCSC Programs
• Aerospace Composites
• Aerospace
Machining/Fabrication
• Automotive Technology
• Building Trades
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• DigiPen Video Game
Development
• DigiPen
Robotics/Mechatronics
• Environmental Explorations
• Fire Science & Emergency
Services
• Hotel Management &
Tourism
• Machining/Metal Fabrication
• Medical Careers
• PC Networking & Hardware
Repair
• Pre-Pharmacy Technology
• Pre-Physical Therapy &
Sports Medicine
• Pre-Veterinary Technology
• Welding
New Courses
• Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
– Credit: CTE, Science, Health, or Elective
– No pre-requisites
– Page 30 of Course Description Book
• Principles of Engineering/Robotics
– Credit: CTE or Elective
– Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intro to
Engineering/Design is highly recommended.
– Page 23 of Course Description Book
• Civil Engineering and Architecture
– Credit: CTE or Elective
– Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intro to
Engineering/Design
– Page 24 of Course Description Book
Course Description Book
• Check
– Grade Level
– Credit Area
– Prerequisites
• Courses are for entire school district. Use
your GKHS Course Offerings List (page 2
of course selection packet) for courses
available to GKHS students.
12th Grade Courses
• English Language Arts 12 OR AP
Literature & Composition
• Civics (one semester) OR AP US
Government/Politics (all year)
• Mathematics
• Electives/courses needed for
graduation/college entrance
Fill Out the Form Correctly
• Locker Request – Check the box and list your
locker partner to request a locker for next year.
• Course Selection Forms are due in Careers by
March 6. Don’t forget a parent signature.
• Sign the AP Contract if signing up for an AP
class.
• YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT SIGNATURE ON
YOUR FORM PRIOR TO TURNING IT IN!!!!!
• Counselors will choose courses for students who
have not turned in completed forms by March 6.
Questions?
• Email your counselor.
• See your counselor in the Career Center
during lunches February 25, 26, 27, &
March 4, 5.