Freshman Focus
Getting your high school career
off to a great start!
What is Freshman Focus?
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A series of lessons designed to give Freshmen
the tools to be successful!
Things we will do this year:
-Learn high school graduation requirements
-Learn about special programs available to
students
-Learn types of teachers/classes for
Freshmen
-Learn about post-high school options and
what
classes you should take to meet your
goals
Think-Pair-Share
What does a high school Counselor do:
Possible answers:
Track student planning and graduation requirements
Help develop post high school plans
Adjust schedules to help students meet their plans
Help students who are having difficulty in school
Help students with any personal or family issues
Assist students and families in accessing resources
Teach classroom lessons on: high school pre-registration planning,
post high school planning, career interests, identifying strengths
and areas of personal interests
Write recommendations for colleges and/or scholarships
ADVOCATE for YOU!
Graduation (only 4 years away)
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May seem like a long way away, but it really is
just around the corner
It is imperative that students get off to a good
start to their high school career!
Freshman year is probably most important in
school career
Why?
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Lets take a look….
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Credit over 4 years
25
24
22.5
20
18
16
15
12
10
Suzi
Sally
Sammy
13
9
6
5
0
18
1
7
2
9th
10th
11th
12th
Credits over 4 years (Cont.)
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Suzi, got off to a bad
start and never made
up credits
Sally got off to a bad
start, but made up
credits through
summer school, work
connections,etc
Sammy was perfect
and graduated with
plenty of credits to
spare 
25
20
15
Suzi
Sally
Sam
10
5
0
9th
10th
11th
12th
Are you ready to…
Let Your Counselor Know How Smart You Are?
Graduation
Requirements
CTE &
Fine Art
Classes
4-Year
Other Post
College
High
Requirement
School
s
Educational
Options
School
Counseling
Teachers and
Opportunities
at JHS
100
100
100
100
100
100
200
200
200
200
200
200
300
300
300
300
300
300
400
400
400
400
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500
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500
Graduation Requirements for 100
How many total credits and
others requirements are
needed to graduate?
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Graduation Requirements for
200
How many credits = one semester class?
How many total credits can be earned in a
semester?
How many total credits can be earned in a year?
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Graduation Requirements for
300
How many English credits are required to
graduate?
How many math credits are required to
graduate?
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Graduation Requirements for 400
How many CTE credits are required to graduate?
How many Fine Art credits are required to graduate?
How many P.E. credits are required to graduate?
How many Health credits are required to graduate?
How many World Language credits are required to
graduate?
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Graduation Requirements for 500
In order to graduate,
what is the requirement for a student
who has 3.0 math credits but has not
met standard on the Math HSPE?
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CTE & Fine Art Classes for 100
What are 3 Fine Arts classes available to
Freshmen?
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CTE & Fine Art Classes for 200
What are 4 CTE classes available to
Freshmen?
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CTE & Fine Art Classes for 300
What is the difference between
performing art classes and visual art
classes?
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CTE & Fine Art Classes for 400
Name three CTE class that you can earn
college credit for as a freshman?
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CTE & Fine Art Classes for 500
What is the minimum required Fine Art
credit for the University of Washington?
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4-Year College Information for
100
How many English credits are required to
enter a 4-year college right out of high
school?
How many math credits are required to
enter a 4-year college right out of high
school?
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4-Year College Information for
200
How many World Language credits are
required to enter a 4-year college right
out of high school?
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4-Year College Information for
300
What are two college admissions tests
that students can take to get into a 4-year
college?
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4-Year College Information for 400
What are the names of:
2 Public Universities
&
2 Private Universities
in Washington state
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4-Year College Information for 500
What other important pieces of
information are important in the college
application packet for admissions people
to review?
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Other Post High School
Educational
Options for 100
What is the name of the program some
students join after high school to “serve
their country”?
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Other Post High School
Educational
Options for 200
What other educational options are
available besides 4-year colleges?
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Other Post High School
Educational
Options for 300
What are the names of 4 Community or
Technical Colleges in Washington State?
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Other Post High School
Educational
Options for 400
What is the name of the combined education
and on-the-job training program that
provides an opportunity to learn a skill while
also getting paid?
(also referred to as “The Other 4-Year Degree or “Earn as you Learn”)
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Other Post High School
Educational
Options for 500
What are some reasons why high school
graduates would choose Community
College instead of 4-Year College right
after high school?
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School Counseling for 100
Who is your school counselor?
&
Give one fact about her/him
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School Counseling for 200
What does it mean for counselors to be an
advocate for students?
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School Counseling for 300
What are some things school counselors
do?
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School Counseling for 400
How do students access their counselor if
they have questions or need assistance?
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School Counseling for 500
How does the school counselor work with
teachers in supporting student success?
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Teachers & Opportunities @ JHS
for 100
What are the names of 6 Freshmen
teachers at JHS?
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Teachers & Opportunities @ JHS
for 200
What requirement can 9th graders delay
for later years if they take both band or
choir and a world language their
Freshman year?
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Teachers & Opportunities @ JHS
for 300
What can students do to get extra help in
school?
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Teachers & Opportunities @ JHS
for 400
What clubs and/or sports can students
participate in to become involved with
extra curricular school activities?
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Teachers
& Opportunities
Make
Your Day
@ North for @
500
JHS for 500
What opportunities are available for
students to earn college-in-the-high school
credit, other college or technical credit, or
learn a vocational skill?
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Graduation Requirements for 100
How many total credits and other
requirements are needed to
graduate?
22 total credits
Meet standard in Writing &
Reading WASL
Meet standard on CE presentation
Graduation Requirements for 200
How many credits = one semester class?
How many total credits can be earned in a
semester?
How many total credits can be earned in a
.5 credit (1 class)
year?
3.0 credits (6 classes)
(3.5 if in 0 hour jazz choir or band)
6.0 credits (12 classes)
(7 if in 0 hour jazz choir or band)
Graduation Requirements for 300
How many English credits are required to
graduate?
How many math credits are required to
graduate?
3.5 credits of English (7 classes)
3.0 credits in math (6 classes)
Graduation Requirements for 400
How many CTE credits are required to
graduate?
How many Fine Arts credits are required to
graduate?
How many P.E. credits are required to
graduate?
How many Health credits are required to
1.0graduate
CTE credits (2 classes)
How many World Language credits are required
1.0to
Fine
Arts credits (2 classes)
graduate?
1.5 P.E. credits (3 classes)
.5 Health credit (1 class)
0 World Language credits for high school diploma
Graduation Requirements for 500
In order to graduate,
what is the requirement for a student
who has 3.0 math credits but has not
met standard on the Math WASL?
The student MUST continue to earn
1.0 math credit AND take the Math
WASL or take the SAT/ACT test each
year until she/he meets standard or
until she/he graduates.
CTE & Fine Art Classes for 100
What are 3 Fine Arts classes available to
Freshmen?
Choir, Band, Guitar, Piano Lab, Music
Studio, Drama, Drama Improv, Tech
Theater, Intro Art, Draw/Paint, Intro to
Graphic Design, Graphic Design I to name
some
CTE & Fine Art Classes for 200
What are 4 CTE classes available to
Freshmen?
Computer Prog, Info Tech, Web Design,
Video Design, Intro Mrktg, Intro Sports
Mrktg, Fash Merch, Acctg, Nutrition,
Intro to Graphic Design to name some
CTE & Fine Art Classes for 300
What is the difference between
performing art classes and visual art
Performing art classesclasses?
are like music or
drama where people perform or act their
art form
Visual art classes are like drawing,
painting, ceramics, graphic design where
people show their art through a visual
product or piece of work
CTE & Fine Art Classes for 400
Name three CTE classes you can get
college credit for as freshman.
Office user, UW IT Computer Science,
Accounting II, Graphic Design, Digital
Photo II
CTE & Fine Art Classes for 500
What is the minimum Fine Art requirement for
the University of Washington?
.5
4-Year College Information for
100
How many English credits are required to
be admitted to a 4-year college right out
of high school?
How many math credits are required to be
admitted to a 4-year college right out of
high school?
4.0 credits of English (8 classes)
3.0 credits of Math (6 classes)
recommend 4.0 math credits
4-Year College Information for
200
How many World Language credits are
required to enter a 4-year college right
out of high school?
2.0 credits of World Language (4
classes)
Recommend 3.0 or more
4-Year College Information for
300
What are two college admissions tests
that students can take to get into a 4-year
college?
SAT
ACT
4-Year College Information for
400
What are the names of:
2 Public Universities
&
2 Private Universities
in Washington state?
UW, WWU, WSU, CWU, EWU, Evergreen
SPU, SU, UPS, PLU, Gonzaga, Whitman, Whitworth
4-Year College Information for
500
What other important pieces of
information are important in the college
application packet for admissions people
to review?
Community service, extra curricular activities, special
talents/skills
Well written essay, personal statement or answers to
prompt questions
Other Post High School
Educational
Options for 100
What is the name of the program some
students join after high school to “serve
their country”?
Military: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force,
Coast Guard
Other Post High School
Educational
Options for 200
What other educational options are
available besides 4-year colleges?
Community Colleges
Vocational & Technical Colleges
Specialized Training Schools such as:
Massage Therapy, Art & Film, Fashion
Design, Cosmetology, to name a few
Other Post High School
Educational
Options for 300
What are the names of 4 Community or
Technical Colleges in Washington State?
EvCC, EdCC, CCC, Shoreline CC, Seattle
Central CC, Whatcom CC, BCC to name a few
Lake Washington Technical, Renton
Technical, Bellingham Technical, Bates
Technical to name a few
Other Post High School
Educational
Options for 400
What is the name of the combined education
and on-the-job training program that provides
an opportunity to learn a skill while also getting
paid?
Apprenticeships:
Construction, Electrician, Plumbing &
Steamfitters, Welding, Metal Work,
Roofing, Heating & Air Conditioning,
Laborers to name some
Other Post High School
Educational
Options for 500
What are some reasons why high school
graduates would choose Community
College instead of 4-Year College right
after high school?
Tuition is cheaper
Able to live a home
Uncertain of career or college major interest
CC does not require college admissions tests upon entrance
All who apply are accepted
(however, some students need to take remedial, non-college credit classes
before being able to enroll in college level courses and still pay tuition)
School Counseling for 100
Who is your school counselor?
&
Give one fact about her/him
School Counseling for 200
What does it mean for counselors to be an
advocate for students?
Counselors are advocates by:
Speaking on behalf of students
Helping students develop skills to “stand
up for themselves” (assertiveness training)
Acting as a “personal coach” for students
by holding them accountable yet “cheering
them on” to reach their potential and find
success
School Counseling for 300
What are some things school counselors
do?
Track student planning and graduation requirements
Help develop post high school plans
Adjust schedules to help students meet their plans
Help students who are having difficulty in school
Help students with any personal or family issues
Assist students and families in accessing resources
Teach classroom lessons on: high school pre-registration
planning, post high school planning, career interests,
identifying strengths and areas of personal interests
Write recommendations for colleges and/or scholarships
ADVOCATE for YOU!
School Counseling for 400
How do students access their counselor if
they have questions or need assistance?
Go to the counseling office and ask to see
their counselor. If the counselor is not
available, fill out a green request form
indicating why they need to see counselor
and best time to send for them or best way
to contact them.
School Counseling for 500
How does the school counselor work with
teachers in supporting student success?
Discuss & consult with teachers about student difficulties and brainstorm
solutions
Observe student in class to help provide suggestions for improving their
learning and studying
Set up a conference with teachers, student, parent and counselor to
discuss concerns & develop a plan of improvement
Teachers & Opportunities @
JHS for 100
What are the names of 6 Freshmen
teachers at JHS?
Mrs. Nelson, Mr. Hall, Mrs. Westfahl, Mrs. Brown, Mr.
Gerhard, Mrs. McEntire, Mr. Walters, Ms. Peterson, Mr.
Barashkof, Mrs. Marques, Mr. Brush, Mr. Lamoreux, Mrs.
Iverson, Mr. Hutt to name some
Teachers & Opportunities @
JHS for 200
What requirement can 9th graders delay
for later years if they take both band or
choir and a world language their
Freshman year?
CTE credit
Sometimes Health
Sometimes P.E.
Teachers & Opportunities @
JHS for 300
What can students do to get extra help in
school?
Visit their teachers before (7:00 – 7:30) or after (2:00 –
2:30) to ask for individual help
Ask for help form a specific teacher during SSR
Seek help from a tutor (volunteer Honor Society tutors
or private for-pay tutors)
Ask parents for assistance with organization or
homework
Talk to your counselor for help and resources
Teachers & Opportunities @
JHS for 400
What clubs and/or sports can students
participate in to become involved with
extra curricular school activities?
World Language Club---Spanish, German, French
Be the Change Club, Multicultural Club, Drama Club, Band or Choir to
name a few
Cross Country or Track, Swimming, Volleyball, Football, Tennis, Softball,
Basketball, Baseball to name several
Teachers & Opportunities @
Make YourJHS
Dayfor
@500
North for 500
What opportunities are available for students to
earn college-in-the-high school credit, other
college or technical credit, or learn a vocational
Some computer technology classes
such as Info Tech, Graphic
skill?
Design, UW IT computer class
Pre-Calculus, Calculus
Spanish and German 3
ECC or UW English (12th grade)
(to name some)
Outside JHS
Running Start (11th & 12th grade)
Sno-Isle Vocational Program (11th & 12th grade)