The High School Journey Begins

The Class of 2016

Walla Walla High School

Four Steps to Graduation

1. Earn the required number of credits in high school classes (22 credits)

2. Pass the HSPE (High School Proficiency Exam- formally WASL) for Reading & Writing; and pass End of Course exams in Math (Algebra & Geometry) and Science (Biology)

3. Create a High School and Beyond Plan

4. Complete a Culminating Project

Credit Requirements Q & A

Q: How many credits are needed for graduation?

A: 22 credits in various subject areas.

Q: How are credits earned?

A: Credits are earned by passing a course. ½ credit is earned per semester for each course that a student successfully passes.

Credit Requirements Q & AQ: What kind of credits must be earned?A: 4 credits of English

3 credits of Social Studies3 credits of Math2 credits of Science1.5 credits of P.E.0.5 credit of Health1.5 credits of CTE (Career & Technical Education)

1 credit of Fine or Performing Arts5.5 credits of Electives

22 credits TOTAL

Credit Requirements Q & AQ: How many credits should a student earn

each year?A.

9th grade year 6.0 credits

10th grade year 6.0 credits

11th grade year 6.0 credits

12th grade year 6.0 credits

Total 24 credits (22 credits required for graduation)

If you fail a year long class your freshman year, you would have to take 6 credits your junior or senior year or do summer school.

Planning for 9th grade: Classes

5 required classes for 9th graders: English, Math, Social Studies, Science, and PE/Health.

Choose one additional class from the following categories: Fine Arts, CTE, and World Language.

* World Languages is not required for graduation but is a requirement for admission to a 4 year college.

1st Semester 2nd Semester

English: English:

Math: Math:

Science: Science:

SocialStudies:

SocialStudies:

PE/ROTC or Health:

PE/ROTC or Health:

Credits Earned:

Credits Earned:

Total Credits Earned:

Planning for 9th grade: Schedule

Choose a schedule:– 6 classes: Periods 1 – 6 (7:30 am – 2:00 pm)– 6 classes: Periods 2 – 7 (8:30 am – 3:15 pm)– 7 classes: Periods 1 – 7 (7:30 am – 3:15 pm)

• Give careful consideration when choosing which schedule will best suit your learning style and family needs. We don’t make a general recommendation that our 9th grade students enroll in 7 classes.

Using the Wa-Hi Course Catalog:

PrerequisitesLook at pages 12 – 23 to answer the following questions.

1. What courses are 9th graders eligible to take?

2. What is meant by “Prerequisite?”

3. Is there a Prerequisite for Graphic Arts Design II?

Using the WWHS Course Catalog:

Eligibility & Course DescriptionsLook at pages 12 – 23 to answer the following questions.

1. Can a 9th student take Culinary Arts 1-2?

2. Look up the course description for Floriculture.

* Now you know how to use the Course Offering Chart. There are charts for each department: English, Math, Science, etc.

Planning Ahead

Refer to pages 57 – 58 in the Course Catalog.

The Graduation Requirement Worksheet and the Wa-Hi Four Year Plan will help you monitor your high school academic progress.

Keys to Success at Wa-Hi: Responsibility

Be there and be on time. Attendance is very important.Do your homework every night. The majority of poor grades results from failure to complete and turn in assignments.Do your make-up work promptly. It is your responsibility to talk to your teachers upon returning to school after being absent.

Keys to Success at Wa-Hi: Involvement

Get involved. There is something for everyone. Not only is it fun to be part of a club or sport team, but it helps when it is time to apply for college admission and scholarships.

Make your own decisions. Your friend's choice may not be the right choice for you.

Keys to Success at Wa-Hi:Academic

Stay Organized. If you have never used a planner, 9th grade year is the time to start.

Communicate… with teachers, counselors, administrators. The goal of every Wa-Hi staff is to help each student.

Have a positive and successful four year experience at Walla

Walla High School.

GO BLUE!!