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SchoolJuanita Name High SchoolLevel 2021-20222018-2019 Course Catalog Juanita High School CONTENTS 2021-22 course catalog Contacts 2 Juanita High School Counseling Center 3 10601 N.E. 132nd Street Registration Information 4 Kirkland, WA 98034 425-936-1600 Four-Year Education Plan & Course Selection Worksheet 5 jhs.lwsd.org College & Career Center 6 Principal - Kelly Clapp Academic Policies and Procedures 7 Associate Principal - Tara Ranzy Choice academic programs available at JHS 8 Associate Principal - Christine McMillan Associate Principal - Kelly Konicki Juanita H.S. Courses Dean of Students - Breck Ivy Athletic Director - Jason Thurston English 9 Activities Director - Ashleigh Hasslinger Mathematics 12 Science 15 JHS Counseling Center 425-936-1680 STEM 20 Social Studies 21 Stefa Chow - Counselor Angela Kilkenny - Counselor World Languages 25 Michelle Bainter - Counselor Resource Programs 28 Ines Bergman - Counselor Christina Hunsberger - Counselor Health and Physical Education 30 Margaret Campbell - High School and Beyond Coordinator Peer Tutor 32 Jennifer Hamilton - Registrar Leann Johnson - Data Processor Career and Technical Education 33 Performing and Visual Arts 41 JHS College & Career Center NCAA Eligibility 49 Kendra Rodland - College & Career Specialist, 425-936-1615 Peggy Shay - College & Career Center Assistant, 425-936-1616 JHS Course Offerings 58 General District Information The information in this catalog, including the description of gradua- tion requirements, is accurate as of December 2020. Students will District Graduation Requirements A1 be held responsible for all requirements in effect for their graduation Advanced Placement (AP) A2 year. It is the student’s responsibility to know the graduation require- ments in effect for his/her graduation year and to implement a plan Career & Technical Education (CTE) A2 to fulfill them. Information in the catalog is subject to change. Confirm CADR courses A3 current information with your high school counselor. High School Credit for Courses Taken in Middle School A3 Catalog prepared by the JHS Counseling Department. LWSD Online Courses A4 Physical Education Credit Options A4 Running Start A4 Seven Period Schedule A5 STEM Signature Programs A5 World Language Credit Options A5 WANIC A3, A6 Minimum College Admisstion Standards (CADR) A7 Graduation Pathways A8 Juanita High School Course Catalog – 2021-2022 | Page 2 Juanita High School COUNSELING CENTER 2021-22 course catalog The counselors in the JHS Counseling Department are committed to helping Grades and Classes students and their families to have a meaningful and successful high school You have the opportunity to increase knowledge, expand academic and think- experience. Counselors at Juanita High School provide guidance services in ing skills, and develop sound study techniques in your courses. The grades you the area of academic, vocational and post-secondary planning, as well as earn in those courses are recorded on the transcript. Colleges, universities, support with personal and emotional challenges and social development. and technical training programs use your transcript to determine your admis- Counselors provide services in many different ways, including classroom sibility into their institutions and programs. Employers and military recruiters presentations, small group activities, and individual counseling. Students are review your grades and course work when considering you as an applicant. assigned alphabetically to a counselor and are encouraged to make appoint- ments as needed. Meeting College and University Admission Requirements To gain admission into most colleges and universities, and to be prepared for Personal college-level work, you should take additional high school courses in academic Counselors help students and families with individual problem solving, crisis areas beyond local district requirements for high school graduation. The level counseling, study skills, and stress and time management. The counseling of each course should be the highest level of challenge of which you are department at JHS also partners with community organizations to expand capable and willing to put in a quality effort. the range of services offered to students and families. Youth Eastside Services provides substance abuse and counseling support, and LWSD has Electives and Extra-Curricular Activities contracted with Evergreen Hospital to provide risk assessments. Business and technology courses, such as Marketing or Computer Science are helpful to college-bound students. In addition, computer-based courses such Post High School Planning as Computer Science or Microsoft Tech. Certification offer beneficial skills for The counseling department works closely with the College & Career Center to college students. Most colleges and universities, and many employers, seek guide and prepare students for the many post-secondary options available. students with skills or interests in addition to academic achievement. Par- Throughout their high school career students have a chance to complete ca- ticipation in student government, music, drama and art, school publications, reer interest surveys, learn how to conduct college research and narrow their community service, sports, clubs, and other school-sponsored activities can choices, write a resume, and understand how the total college application and enrich your school life and help you build leadership, cooperation, and time financial aid process works. Whether a student chooses to attend a four or management skills. two year college, attend a vocational school, take a year off to work or join the armed forces, the staff at JHS will support all students make informed choices Recommended Testing and be academically prepared for their choice of college and career. Advanced Placement (AP): These examinations are administered through the College Board as final examinations for Advanced Placement courses. They High School and Beyond Plan are offered in May each year. Students enrolled in the courses have the option The High School and Beyond Plan is a state and district graduation require- to take the examinations. Depending on the score earned on an AP examina- ment ensuring students have a post-secondary plan in place. Using an online tion, a student may earn college credit once enrolled in a college or university, tool called Xello, students discover interests, identify skills, research careers or he/she may receive exemption from a required college course. Advanced and colleges, build resumes and identify majors and career pathways. Stu- registration is required, and there is a test fee for each examination taken. dents begin exploration in middle school and each year complete new lessons to further their research. Information can be used by staff to plan college PSAT/NMSQT: (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) visits, guest speakers and field trips aligning with student interests. Once is a standardized test designed by the College Board. At Juanita High School, lessons are completed in Xello, the High School and Beyond Plan coordinator students take this test on a specific school day in October. The test is recom- will check student work and communicate with students if any part of the plan mended for sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing higher education needs revision. Within Xello is a Method Test Prep link for students to prepare after high school. This test is an indicator of potential achievement on the SAT, for the SAT and ACT exams. Method Test Prep is a free and comprehensive and it is used to qualify juniors for the National Merit Scholarship program. resource available to all LWSD students. The qualifying score is determined annually by the College Board. Students’ re- sults are usually available in early January. Advanced registration is required. Academic Planning There is a $17.00 administration fee for juniors, paid at the bookkeeper‘s Active involvement of the student, parent or guardian, and counselor in office at time of registration (waived for students on free/reduced lunch). To developing a four-year high school academic plan is the first step toward that help 10th graders gain more experience with this test, all sophomores will be positive high school experience. Students should use the four-year plan form tested as well, but the School District will be responsible for these fees. in this catalog to map out their high school academic career, and help them advance their college and post-secondary plans. When developing a plan, SAT Reasoning Test and ACT: These are college entrance exams which test students should: mathematical, verbal, reasoning, and writing abilities. Either SAT Reasoning Test or ACT must usually be presented as part of an application for admission • Include courses to help you meet all graduation requirements. to a four-year college or university. Please check with the college(s) you are • Be sure you can meet any prerequisites for courses you plan to take. applying to and see whether they require the SAT/ACT for entrance. During the • Take courses in proper sequence. COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges changed their practices either temporarily • Plan for course fees, if there are any. or permanently to remove the SAT/ACT from their college entrance require- • Plan for your post-high school academic and career goals. ments. This information also is available through the JHS Career Resource • Use your academic strengths to your advantage. Center and college websites. Many students take the SAT Reasoning