Here you will be able to find quite a bit of information about:

Graduation Requirements

Grade Placement

The Arts Requirement

CKJH Math New Curriculum Overview

The Certificate of Academic Achievement

The Culminating Project

University Entrance Requirements

http://www-ckhs.cksd.wednet.edu/Course%20Catalog/graduation_requirements.htm

Graduation Requirements

http://www.k12.wa.us/curriculumInstruct/Arts/artsrequirement.aspx

Beginning with the Class of 2008, all Washington graduates must fulfill the following four requirements:

• Earn a Certificate of Mastery (see below)- Students must meet standard on the 10th-grade Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) in reading, writing and math. Science will be added in 2010.
• Complete a culminating project- This integrated learning project helps students understand the connection between school and the real world by studying a topic they like and presenting their findings to teachers, community members and other students.
• Meet class credit requirements- Students must pass a certain number of classes in English, math, science (including one lab), social studies, health and fitness, visual or performing arts, occupational education and electives (number of credits required depends on the school district).
• Craft a high school and beyond plan- Students must detail their plan for meeting the high school graduation requirements and what they expect to do the year after graduation.

Certificate of Mastery
Beginning with the class of 2008, students graduating from public high schools in Washington must earn the Certificate of Mastery by demonstrating achievement of the 10th-grade reading, writing and math standards on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) by the end of high school. Science will be added to the certificate’s requirements for the class of 2010. The certificate helps ensure that all students – not just the college-bound – have the basic skills needed to succeed after high school, regardless of where their families live, how much money they have or what language they speak.

The Arts Requirements

ARTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT BACKGROUND.
In Fall 2004, for students who begin the ninth grade that school year (the graduating Class of 2008), new state minimum high school graduation requirements take effect. One of the new requirements is a credit in the visual or performing arts. This new requirement cannot be replaced by coursework in another subject area. The requirement can be found in WAC 180-51-061.

QUESTION: What is/are “visual arts?”

ANSWER: Visual Arts examples include and are not limited to: sculpting, ceramics, glass, painting, calligraphy, drawing/sketching, photography, film, video, TV, animation, holography, graphic design, printmaking, etc.

Visual Art forms are created by people with and through multi-medium materials, with animate and inanimate objects. Objects can be felt and described. Visual Arts require a person to see them for ultimate communication.

QUESTION: What is/are “performing arts?”

ANSWER: Performing Arts examples include and are not limited to: music, opera, dance, theatre, film, mime, comedy, puppets, performed poetry.

Performing Arts are art forms that are expressed by people that involve all five senses. The people are the art form and the medium.

CKJH Math

New Curriculum Overview

Notes: 

(*) Students who average 90% or higher on tests and quizzes in AT2 may skip AG1 and enroll in AG2.

(**) Offered as of 2007-2008

Approach to Learning/Keys to Success

Since the courses are designed to provide inductive, collaborative learning through investigations, it is critical that:

v      Students are in class every day! The books do not have lessons and examples that the absent student can read and follow. 

v      Students seek help!  There are opportunities before and after school for students to get help from teachers.  Homework club on Tuesday after school focuses on math support.  The publisher websites offer support on various topics; visit the school website below for your class.

Teacher email addresses and websites

All websites can be accessed from the CKJH homepage at http://ckjh.cksd.wednet.edu/. The publishers’ sites are http://phschool.com/index.html (AT1 & AT2) and http://www.wmich.edu/cpmp/

(AG1 & AG2)

High School Graduation Requirements

and

University/College

Admission Entry Requirements

Table of Contents

New CKSD Graduation Requirements                                                     

The Culminating Project (CKSD)                                                              

University of Washington Admission Requirements                                

Washington State University Admission Requirements                           

Pacific Lutheran University Admission Requirements                             

University of Puget Sound Admission Requirements                               

Western Washington University Admission Requirements                     

Seattle Pacific University Admission Requirements                                

Olympic College Admission Requirements                                               

Central Washington University Admission Requirements                       

Eastern Washington University Admission Requirements                      

Evergreen State College Admission Requirements                                 

Harvard University                                                                                     

Stanford University      

Yale College                                                                               

Information collected and compiled by Charles Platten- Central Kitsap Junior High School - October, 2007

NEW CKSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Recent state and district changes have been approved that impact graduation requirements for students graduating beginning with the class of 2008. To be eligible for graduation, a student must:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in the Essential Academic Requirements (EALRS) by passing the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) and earning a Certificate of Academic Achievement.¹
2. Earn 22 Credits:²
   • 4 English
   • 2 Mathematics
   • 3 Social Studies
   • 2 Science (at least 1 lab science)
   • 1.5 Occupational Education
   • 2 Health & Fitness
   • 1 Fine Arts (the state lists this as performing arts)
   • 6.5 Elective
3. Complete a High School & Beyond Portfolio.¹
4. Complete a Culminating Project.¹

¹ Required by the State of Washington
² 19 credits required by the State of Washington

The Certificate of Academic Achievement

The Certificate of Academic Achievement is earned through an assessment that is given in the spring of a student's sophomore year. Students are assessed for skill accomplishment in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics and science. Students will have opportunities in both their junior and senior years to retake components of the assessment that are not passed in the sophomore year. Special Education students may be eligible to earn a Certificate of Individual Achievement to demonstrate competency in areas of their handicapping condition.

Credits

Credits are earned by successfully passing high school courses. Students earn .5 credits for each semester course passed. Information on specific courses and credits can be obtained from your counselor. Universities, colleges or vocational training programs may require additional credits or other prerequisites.

High School & Beyond Portfolio

All students enrolled in ninth grade after July 1, 2004, shall have an education plan for their high school experience, including expectations for the year following graduation.

A High School and Beyond Portfolio that includes a resume/cover letter, letters of recommendation, awards/certificates, transcripts/test scores, sample of best work, and a Personal Education Plan  will document a student's completion of the High School and Beyond requirement.

http://www.cksd.wednet.edu/TeachLearn/GradRequirements.htm

The Culminating Project

The Culminating Project provides students with opportunities to connect school to life outside of the school.  Students choose projects that connect to vocational, academic, community service, and/or cultural interests.  These projects are the basis for students to refine and demonstrate the skills they have gained in school while pursuing personal interests.  Students maintain learning logs and make formal presentations about their project.  Staff will use a common checklist or rubric to review each component of the Culminating Project to ensure that it meets CKSD standards.

Components of the Culminating Project

1. A proposal that includes:
   1. The topic and how it relates to the student's personal, community service, career, cultural or academic interest (The CKSD portfolio may assist students in identifying possible areas of interest);
   2. The stated goal of the project;
   3. Major steps to be completed;
   4. Identification of outside consultant;
   5. A proposed timeline for completion;
   6. The estimated costs;
   7. Parent approval; and
   8. School approval.*
2. Presentation of the project.  Staff and/or community using a common rubric will evaluate the presentation.
3. Reflective paper that is completed at the end of the project and placed into the student's High School and Beyond Portfolio.  The paper is evaluated using a common district rubric.
4. Project documentation will be placed in the student's High School and Beyond Portfolio and will include:

a.        An annotated bibliography of research completed;

b.        A learning log;

c.        Artifacts of the project that document the work completed (if artifacts are too large photos may be included); and

d.        A reflective paper.

What are the Goals of the Culminating Project?

The project must accomplish the following:

• networking in the community outside of the school (advisors, agencies, business)
• exploring an interest that connects to a student's future
• applying academic learning to a vocational, academic, or community interest
• extending learning in a way that classroom instruction cannot

Restrictions

Note:  Activities deemed high risk may not be included in culminating projects unless prior approval is granted.  A list of high risk activities are:

• No on-the-water/underwater projects (canoeing, kayaking, powerboat racing, water-skiing, jet skiing, white water raft trips, rafting, shark chumming, scuba-diving, etc.).
• No above-the-ground projects (bungee-jumping, skydiving, hang-gliding, helicopter or plane-flying, hot air ballooning, etc).
• No mountain climbing, spelunking, rappelling, extreme snowboarding or skiing.
• No in-line skating, skateboarding or bicycling.
• No weapons or the making of weapons.
• No racing of any motorized vehicle (auto racing, car bashes, soapbox races, stunting, tractor pulls, etc.)
• No paint-balling.
• No athletic camps unless you have a CKSD coach willing to be an advisor--extra insurance needed.
• No cheer/drill competitions.
• No dog training projects.
• No tattooing/body piercing.

http://www.cksd.wednet.edu/TeachLearn/GradRequirements.htm

University of Washington

http://www.washington.edu/students/uga/fr/reqs/

Core Subject Requirements

Almost all applicants will have satisfied these requirements through high school course work, which is generally defined as that completed in grades 9-12. However, there are several ways to satisfy core requirements at the college level. In general, five quarter credits (or three semester credits) at the college level equals one year of high-school study. If you completed a portion of the core requirements in high school, you can pick up in college where you left off in high school. For example, if you completed three years of English in high school, you can use one college English composition or literature course to bring your total to four years. Grading Restrictions

In general, you must attain at minimum a passing grade (including ‘D’) to satisfy a core subject requirement. Also acceptable is a grade of ‘Pass’ in a course taken on a ‘Pass/Not Pass’ basis. However, if you are completing core subjects through college course work you are strongly encouraged to choose a letter or numerical grade, because you may later want to apply core courses towards requirements for your major or University or college graduation requirements, for which grading restrictions pertain.

Applicants using a college course to satisfy the mathematics requirement: specific restrictions on grading apply.

Washington State University

http://futurestudents.wsu.edu/admission/require-freshman.aspx

Washington State University strives to admit those applicants who are best prepared to benefit from and contribute to our academic community. Admission specialists will review your application and supporting documentation carefully to assess your overall academic preparation.

Standard criteria: In evaluating your application, the University will consider the following factors:

                               Grade point average and standardized test scores

                               The strength of your high school course work, including senior-year course work

                               Grades that you earned and improvement you’ve shown in your academic performance

                               The additional information you provide us in your personal statement

Optional criteria: You may also choose to include letters of recommendation or other materials that speak to your potential for academic success. Such letters are often helpful in the review process, particularly if they speak to your academic abilities.

What matters most?: Admission is competitive. Not all factors are weighted equally and no single factor will guarantee admission. Space availability and the competitiveness of the application pool will influence admission decisions. However, you are most likely to be offered admission if you have done all of the following:

                               Taken courses that meet or exceed high school core requirements*

                               Maintained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.4 or higher

                               Achieved an above average score on the SAT or ACT

                               Provided a thoughtful and well-written response to the personal statement

                               Met the priority application date

*You’ll have an advantage if you’ve taken academically challenging coursework such as advanced placement (AP) courses, higher level courses, and so on.

It’s important that you dedicate considerable attention to your admission application—particularly your personal statement. In that response, you can highlight your interests and achievements so that we can consider the contributions you would make to the University community.

Pacific Lutheran University

 http://www.plu.edu/external/admission/apply/

PLU welcomes applications from students who exhibit capacities for success at the university level. Admission to PLU is competitive. We look for students who:

• Demonstrate success in a challenging college preparatory curriculum
• Desire academic and personal challenges
• Communicate clearly
• Serve in their community, church or school
• Will share unique or special talents

Each application is reviewed based on grade point average, class rank, transcript patterns, standardized test scores, personal essay, and an academic recommendation.

Applications for admission are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disabling conditions, financial resources or any other status protected by law.

Standardized Tests:  Freshman applicants will need to take either the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT). To be eligible for all PLU scholarships, you will want to take the test by November of your senior year. For more information about these standardized tests, see your high school college counselor. To have your scores sent directly to PLU from a testing agency, please use the following codes: SAT: 4597, ACT: 4470.

Required Prep Courses

• Mathematics - Two years of college prep math with an average grade of C or higher
• Foreign Language - Two years of the same language with an average grade of C or higher. If you are deficient in the math or foreign language entrance requirements, but are admissible by all other criteria, you may still be offered admission. You will be required to complete the deficiencies during your first year at PLU.
• English - Four years
• Social Studies - Two years
• Laboratory Science - Two years
• Visual or Performing Arts - One year
• Electives - Three years (selected from the areas listed above, as well as courses in keyboarding, computer science, speech and debate)

Advanced Credit Policies

If you have participated in Washington State Running Start, Advanced Placement (AP) exams, or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, you may be eligible for college credit. PLU accepts Running Start credits as college credits, and awards up to 30 semester hours for AP and IB exam results.

University of Puget Sound

http://www.ups.edu/admission/info/resources/freshmen.htm

While there is not a set pre-college curriculum, the following courses will better prepare you for the quality of work required at Puget Sound: http://www.ups.edu/x1238.xml#faq2

• English: Four years
• Mathematics: Three or four years
• History/Social Studies: Three years
• Foreign Language: Two or three years of one language
• Natural/Physical/Laboratory Science: Three or four years
• Fine/Visual/Performing Arts: One year

Average GPA and SAT/ACT scores for the incoming class?

The unweighted high school grade point average for the Puget Sound class of 2007 is 3.54. The average SAT verbal score is 638 and the average SAT math score is 616; the middle 50% ranges from 1170 to 1350. The average ACT composite score is between a 27 and a 28.

Western Washington University

 http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~admit/criteria.html

Cumulative academic achievement is the most significant factor in the application review. Level and difficulty of courses, grade trends, leadership, school and community involvement, special talents, multicultural experience, strength of character, and personal hardship or circumstances are additionally considered.

Freshman - Applicants are required to submit an official high school transcript or GED Certificate and SAT or ACT scores. The minimum required high school course pattern, which can be strengthened by additional and/or advanced coursework, includes:

·         English: Four years, selected from college preparatory composition and/or literature courses.

·         Mathematics: Three years, including geometry and two years of algebra beyond pre-algebra.

·         Science: Two years, with one year of algebra based chemistry or physics; one year must include a lab.

·         Social Studies: Three years (e.g. history, civics, psychology, economics, etc.); credit awarded for student government, leadership, community service, and other activity courses normally will not satisfy this requirement.

·         Foreign Language: Two years in a single foreign language, Native American language, or American Sign Language. The requirement may be satisfied for students from non-English speaking countries who entered the U.S. educational system in eighth grade or later.

·         Fine and Performing Arts: One semester or trimester; courses in color guard, drafting, sewing, etc. are not acceptable.

·         Academic Electives: One additional semester in any of the above areas.

Vocational, integrated, or college course equivalents, as determined by a school district, will be accepted if documented by the high school.

Seattle Pacific University

 http://www.spu.edu/

Seattle Pacific University admits students with academic characteristics that predict their success in the University programs to which they seek enrollment and who exhibit personal qualities that indicate a contribution to the mission of the University.

In line with its original charter, SPU admits students without discrimination as to race, color, nationality, creed, age, or sex. A strong college preparatory program in high school is recommended and prepares students for success at the university level. In addition to academic ability, such factors as intellectual curiosity, goals, leadership, responsibility, personal and social adjustments, Christian commitment, and a desire to serve the community are considered.

Depending on space available, a waitlist process may be required to manage the entering class. Admission to the ACCESS program may be granted to applicants who have a demonstrated need for study-skills assistance. Admission to the University does not automatically constitute admission to the particular program or school in which a student wishes to study.

Freshman Admission Requirements

(please note: the following requirements were found in the year 2002 and may not be current. SPU has made it more difficult to find this information this year)

Seattle University is committed to qualitative decision making based upon a review of applicants' backgrounds as a whole. Primary consideration is given to course selection and performance. Preference in admission is given to entering freshmen who will have completed a  minimum of 16 secondary units in core subjects to include:

·   four units of English

·   three units of college preparatory mathematics (typically algebra I, II, and geometry)

·   three units of social science/history

·   two units of laboratory science (three are preferred)

·   two units of a foreign language

·   two approved academic electives

Olympic College

http://www.oc.ctc.edu/

Students from all walks of life and educational backgrounds are invited to attend OC. General admission processes occur on a first-come, first-serve basis. To be eligible for general admission to the college, one of the following is required:

• High school or GED graduation, or

• 18 years of age or older, or

• A written release from the high school district

In addition, qualified high school juniors and seniors may be offered admission to the Running Start program. Usually applicants under the age of 16 are not offered general admission.

An offer of general admission to the college does not guarantee acceptance to a specific program. Special admission and academic criteria are required for some professional/technical programs and are listed with the program description in this catalog and on the college website. Call, visit, or e-mail the Admissions Office to inquire about special acceptance and academic requirements.

Central Washington University 

 http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuadmis/freshman.html

Initial admissions decisions will be based on the State of Washington Admissions Index. The Admissions Index is a probability of success indicator that takes into account high school GPA and standardized test scores. We have an Admissions Index calculator as well as a table of scores so you can estimate your Admissions Index. Admission to CWU requires an Admissions Index score of 28 or higher and scheduled completion of the core classes listed below.

Freshmen applicants must complete the following high school core classes:

• English (4 years). Including the study of English language, literature, and writing.
• Math (3 years). Including first-year algebra and two additional years of college preparatory mathematics such as geometry, advanced algebra, trigonometry, analytical geometry, calculus, and probability and statistics. (algebra and geometry taken prior to the ninth grade accepted).
• Science (2 years). Including a year each in two fields of college preparatory science such as biology, chemistry, physics, or earth and physical science. One must have a lab with it.
• Social Science (3 years).
• Foreign Language (2 years). Shall be two years of the same language.
• Fine, Visual, or Performing arts (1 year). Or one more year from the above academic courses.

If your high school GPA is below 3.0, you are missing any core classes, or if your Admissions Index is below 28 you need to complete the essay portion of the application. Otherwise the essay is optional.

• How have your past experiences influenced your academic record?
• What are you presently doing to ensure your academic success?
• What are your academic goals and how will CWU help you accomplish these goals?

You are encouraged to include your involvement and leadership contributions, in your home, school or community in your essay.

The responses to these questions may be formatted in any way the applicant sees fit, including answering with one integrated paragraph-form essay response, numbered or bulleted responses to each questions, etc.

Eastern Washington University

http://www.ewu.edu/Home.xml

Required Academic Core Courses: High school courses required by the state of Washington for University admission. Students are encouraged to take additional core courses.

·  English: 4 credits

·  Math: 3 credits (must be Algebra I, II, and Geometry or the Integrated I, II, and III series)

·  Social Science: 3 credits

·  Science: 2 credits (1 year must be a lab science)

·  Foreign language: 2 credits in the same language

·  Fine Arts: 1 year or an extra year in one of the above areas
The Higher Education Coordinating Board provides a set of acceptable high school courses which meet these requirements as reported by each high school

Evergreen State College

 http://www.evergreen.edu/admissions/freshman.htm

Students entering directly from high school and high school graduates who have accumulated fewer than 40 transferable credits by the application priority date will be considered for admission upon the following:

• A grade point average (GPA) from high school (minimum of 2.0 cumulative for full consideration, 2.8 or above recommended)
• Test scores in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT)
• Completion of required high school coursework
• Good standing in any college work attempted

The most important factor is academic achievement demonstrated by the nature and distribution of your high school coursework. This work should include classes in English, social sciences, a foreign language, mathematics, science and the arts.

After your high school coursework has been reviewed, an admissions formula is used to determine your "admission index." The index combines your cumulative GPA and your composite test score from the SAT or ACT test. Your best composite score will be used in this calculation if you take the pre-college test more than once. If you would like to calculate your index, this grid (PDF) may assist you. Typically, applicants who have at least an admissions index score of 25 or higher are admitted. The average index score for a freshman admitted in 2004 was 47.

Freshman applicants are required to have completed the following college-preparatory program in high school:

English                                                                                                                          4 years

Social Studies                                                                                                               3 years

Foreign language (single language)                                                                                 2 years

Mathematics (Algebra I and above)                                                                              3 years

Science (at least one lab science)                                                                                  2 years

Fine, visual or performing arts or college-prep elective from one area above                   1 year

Harvard University http://www.harvard.edu/

There is no single academic path we expect all students to follow, but the strongest applicants take the most rigorous secondary school curricula available to them. An ideal four-year preparatory program includes four years of English, with extensive practice in writing; four years of math; four years of science: biology, chemistry, physics, and an advanced course in one of these subjects; three years of history, including American and European history; and four years of one foreign language.

Stanford University http://www.stanford.edu/

We respect the responsibility that high schools, principals, and teachers should have in the development of courses and curricula for their students. For that reason, we do not have a set of required courses for admission to Stanford. We have found, though, that a curriculum emphasizing depth and breadth across the core academic subjects is the best preparation for the academic rigors at Stanford. Our experience has suggested that students who excel in a curriculum like the one below are well-suited for the demands of college academics:

English: four years, with significant emphasis on writing and literature.

Mathematics: four years, with significant emphasis on fundamental mathematical skills (algebra; trigonometry; plane, solid, and analytic geometry).

History/Social Studies: three or more years. Such courses should include the writing of essays.

Science: three or more years of laboratory science.

Foreign Language: three or more years of the same foreign language. Your study of a foreign language ought to include the development of four basic skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension.

Yale College  http://www.yale.edu/admit/faq/college.html

 What does Yale look for?
 

            Students and parents often look for a specific answer to the following question: If a candidate presents A, B, and C, will he or she be admitted to Yale? Unfortunately, so many factors are at play in the selection process that outcomes for most candidates in the pool are impossible to predict. We estimate that over three quarters of the students who apply for admission to Yale are qualified to do the work here. Between two and three hundred students in any year are so strong academically that their admission is scarcely ever in doubt. The great majority of students who are admitted, however, stand out from the rest because a lot of little things, when added up, tip the scale in their favor. The difference between a successful and an unsuccessful candidate at Yale is often painfully small.

            What does matter in the admissions process? Yale is above all an academic institution, and thus academic strength is our first consideration in evaluating any candidate. The single most important document in the application is the high school transcript, which tells us a great deal about a student's academic motivation and performance over time. We look for students who have consistently taken a broad range of challenging courses in high school and done well in them. There are no score cutoffs for standardized tests: the median scores for admitted students on the verbal and mathematical portions of the SAT generally fall in the low-to-mid 700s, and the ACT composites in the low 30s, but successful candidates present a wide range of test results. While there is no hard and fast rule, it is safe to say that performance in school is relatively more important than testing. A very strong performance in a demanding college preparatory program may compensate for modest standardized test scores, but it is unlikely that high standardized test scores will persuade the admissions committee to disregard an undistinguished secondary-school record.

            High school teachers can provide extremely helpful information in their evaluations. Not only do they discuss your performance in their particular class or classes, but they also often write about such things as your motivation, intellectual curiosity, energy, relationships with classmates, and impact on the classroom environment. Obviously it is important that you solicit recommendations from teachers who know you well.

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