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WELCOME

CLASS OF 2023

CLASS OF 2023

Let’s get READY

GO WOLVES!

Welcome to SKHS

Meet the Freshman Team

• Mrs. Charla Cole

Assistant Principal

• Mr. Marcus Logue

Dean

• Ms. Talley

Counselor A-K

• Ms. Hays

Counselor L-Z

• Mr. Reichel

Career Counselor

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

GET INVOLVED

ACTIVITIES STUDENT COUNCIL

SKHS CLASS OF 2023

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

Subjects Credits

• Language Arts

4

• Math (min. Adv. Algebra)

3

• Social Studies

3

• Science (2 lab)

3

• Health

½

• Physical Education (.5 credit Swim)

1 ½

• Career

1

• Arts

2 *

• World Language

2 *

• General Electives

10

TOTAL

30

• * May substitute Personalized Pathway courses for:

1 credit of Art and 2 credits of World Language

Additional Requirements WA State History SBAC Math, English, Science High School & Beyond Plan

IT’S MORE THAN JUST GRADUATING

• Tacoma Dome June 2023
• Graduation with your peers
• 4 year completion

YOU NEED TO BE READY!

National College and Career Readiness Indicators

https://www.redefiningready.org

• Redefining Ready! introduces research-based metrics

to more appropriately determine our students are college ready, career ready and life ready.

• Our students are MORE than a SCORE.
• South Kitsap High School provides students with

rigorous academic programs, personalized and career-specific learning experiences, along with social and emotional skills that prepare our Wolves to be global citizens in an ever-changing world.

• Identified a career interest

and

• 90% Attendance

and

• Two or more organized Co-Curricular Activities

and

• Dual Credit Career Pathway Course

and

• 25 hours Community Service

• 2.8 GPA

and

• Advanced Placement and/or IB Course (A,B,C)

and

• Advanced Placement Exam (3+) and/or IB Exam (4+)

and

• Algebra II (A, B or C)

and

• SAT: Math (530), Reading/Writing (480)
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• ACT: English (18), Reading (22), Math (22)

CTE COURSES

• Explore options for your future

Video production, Engineering/CAD, Automotive, Early Childhood Education, Sports Medicine, Computer Sciences, Business and Marketing, Culinary, Vet Sciences, Agriculture, Graphic Design

• Tech Prep/Dual Credit

Courses aligned with community college course. If you earn an A or B student can apply for the community college credit.

West Sound Technical Skills Center

• 15 (+) programs that teach skills specific to a

technical program. Available for juniors and seniors only. IB Career Program

• Complete two IB courses and complete a two

year career track program at SK. Completed Junior and Senior year.

Advanced Placement (AP)

• College credit possible depending on AP exam scores
• Beginning this year – AP Capstone Program – Diploma

International Baccalaureate (IB)

• Recognized as a premier college readiness program
• Rigorous classes required in all disciplines
• International mindedness
• Program informational meeting April 26th

Running Start

• Must qualify with the Accuplacer test or state exams
• Earn up to 15 credits per quarter – tuition free
• Available for juniors and seniors

FRESHMAN SUCCESS

• Freshman Success is an academic, regularly scheduled class teaching study

and organizational skills

• Uses English as a writing tool for learning and strengthens writing skills
• Teaches students to work collaboratively to be successful in the most rigorous

courses

• Helps students explore careers and college options
• Supports students in building their High School & Beyond

Plan using Xello

Help and information about:

• Resumes
• Apprenticeships
• Armed Services
• Career Research
• College Credit for High School Classes
• Job Board
• Field Trips: colleges, public works
• ASVAB, ACCUPLACER testing
• SAT/ACT Test Strategies prep
• Mr. Dave Reichel

Career Counselor

• Mrs. Sandy Elton

Career Center Coordinator

FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS

(per semester)

• English
• Math
• Social Studies ( optional)
• Science
• PE/Health
• Freshman Success or AVID
• Art
• Elective

Be Cautious… Balance your courses World Language Do YOU! And yes…Mom and Dad get to help make these choices!

REGISTRATION PRESENTATIONS John Sedgwick

• Wednesday, Feb 20

Marcus Whitman

• Thursday, Feb 21

Cedar Heights

• Friday, Feb 22

REGISTRATION PICK UP John Sedgwick

• Monday, March 4

Marcus Whitman

• Tuesday, March 5

Cedar Heights

• Wednesday, March 6

SUCEEDING IN 9TH GRADE

• Most freshmen have a significant amount of homework and a

lot more reading to do.

• Develop good study habits.
• Come to school.
• PASS your classes - GPA – Credits – Freshmen Courses all

part of permanent record.

• Make good choices
• Monitor progress - Check interim/mid term and semester

report cards and REACH OUT during conference time.

• Help your child develop good morning and night time routines

and make sure he/she gets enough sleep.

• Insist on regular attendance.
• Monitor your child’s social media.

Social Growth Using Technology Academic Success Everything Counts

PARENTS STUDENTS

STAY CONNECTED

SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS Use it to: View schedules, grades, report cards,

• attendance. Get updates on the message

board, communicate with teachers, request changes, receive notifications, check graduation requirements, excuse absences. Log in anywhere on our district website that you see the Skyward logo. Download the mobile app on your smartphone.

• Be sure to complete the “Annual Verification

& Acknowledgment” to ensure your student’s information is accurate. https://skhs.skschools.org https://www.facebook.com/SKHSWolves SKHS WEBSITE SKHS FACEBOOK PAGE

SKHS PTSA

The high school experience is enhanced by parent involvement and participation! You are their advocates!

The SK High School PTSA meets from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at South Kitsap High School Library the third Thursday of the month (except December). SKHS PTSA Co-Presidents:

Erin Simon & Alanna Speidel

skhsptsa@gmail.com Join our PTSA!!

GO WOLVES!