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What is the LWSD high school guide?

The LWSD High School Guide provides information that will help high school students and their families understand what is required to earn a Lake Washington high school diploma. This guide is an important start to the process: your high school's course catalog will provide more information.

What are the graduation requirements in Lake Washington School District?

Students must fulfill the following three requirements for graduation: To earn a Lake Washington School District diploma, students graduating in the class of 2019 and beyond must earn 24 credits. Each credit is equivalent to a full year class.

What did Lake Washington School District students do in January?

Students and staff at Clara Barton Elementary did a lot of collecting throughout the month of January. Nearly 60 Lake Washington School District middle school students qualified for a world championship tournament in robotics.

How do I get Out of district credits for RHS?

Out of District Credits RHS Attachment (current RHS 9th-12th graders) or 3. For any course besides math (for current RHS students only), please turn these forms in to the Counseling Office and it will be reviewed by administration for approval.

When is the deadline for out of district classes for RHS 2021?

Though it is not required, if you are interested in taking an out of district course please follow the following steps below: For Out-of-District courses needed as a prerequisite for RHS courses for the 2021-2022 school year, the deadline for turning in Out-of-District forms is May 28, 2021.

When is the deadline for RHS out of district forms?

For Out-of-District courses needed as a prerequisite for RHS courses for the 2021-2022 school year, the deadline for turning in Out-of-District forms is May 28, 2021. This applies to both RHS students and current 8th graders.

What is the LWSD high school guide?

The LWSD High School Guide provides information that will help high school students and their families understand what is required to earn a Lake Washington high school diploma. This guide is an important start to the process: your high school's course catalog will provide more information. Your high school counselor will be an important partner and will be able to answer questions you may have after reviewing this guide.

How many credits do you need to graduate from Lake Washington School District?

To earn a Lake Washington School District diploma, students graduating in the class of 2019 and beyond must earn 24 credits. Each credit is equivalent to a full year class. These credits must be distributed among different subject areas, as shown in the "credit requirements at a glance" chart below.

How many graduation requirements are there for CTE?

The single CTE course meets two graduation requirements. Students who earn a graduation requirement credit in a non-CTE course determined to be equivalent to a CTE course will not be required to earn a second credit in the CTE course subject. The single non-CTE course meets two graduation requirements.

What is a high school and beyond plan?

The High School and Beyond Plan should include the classes needed to prepare for a postsecondary pathway, such as a two-year or four-year college, technical college, apprenticeship program, certificate program, the workforce or military training.

How many credits are flexible in high school?

Key elements that allow for flexibility include: Seven (7) of the 24 credits are flexible credits; these include 4 elective credits and 3 Personalized Pathway Requirements that are chosen by students based on their interest and their High School and Beyond Plans.

What is a high school graduation update?

For students who have not met standard on a state assessment, interventions and academic support, courses (or both), that enable students to meet the high school graduation requirements. Updates to reflect assessment results, student progress, changing student interest, goals, or needs.

How many credits are required for a lab science class?

Seventeen (17) of the 24 credits are mandatory core credits, including 3 credits of science, 2 of which must be lab science. Two (2) of the flexible credits may be waived locally for students with "unusual circumstances," as defined by local district policy.

How to get into college in 2021?

Step 1 - Watch the Running Start Informational session via Teams on February 24, 2021 from 12- 1 p.m. A recording of the presentation is available here. Step 2 - Complete the online college application. Step 3 - Set up your college email and obtain your Student ID.

What is a running start?

Running Start. Running Start is a program that allows 11th and 12th grade students to take college courses at Washington's 34 community and technical colleges. Students earn both high school and college credits for these courses. Running Start students and their families do not pay tuition.

Do running start students pay tuition?

Running Start students and their families do not pay tuition. They are responsible for mandatory fees, books and transportation. Students receive both high school and college credit for these classes. Steps to enroll in a Running Start Program. Becoming a Running Start student is a big decision and taking college courses during your high school ...

Welcome to the RHS Counseling Center!

Our Mission: Each student will graduate prepared to lead a personally fulfilling, responsible life as a contributing member of our community and greater society.

Washington State Healthy Youth Survey 2021

Our school is participating in the Washington State Healthy Youth Survey during fall 2021. The survey will be given to students in Grades 6, 8, 10 and 12.

Book an Appointment

Counselors are available for individual student/parent appointments. Click here to schedule an appointment.

RHS Help

Do you need help paying for a school-related fee? Fill out a confidential RHS Help form and contact your counselor.

Curriculum Night

Click here to view the RHS Counseling Virtual Curriculum Night presentation!

RHS Profile

Curious about Redmond High School? Check out our 2021-2022 School Profile for more information.

Absence Policy during Remote Learning

School attendance has always been important. Research has shown a correlation between student attendance and student graduation.

Información de asistencia

La asistencia a la escuela siempre ha sido importante. Las investigaciones han demostrado una correlación entre la asistencia de los estudiantes y la graduación de los estudiantes.

Absences

Attendance will be taken daily in class. Teachers are responsible for taking accurate attendance. An absence is missing a class altogether or arriving more than ten minutes late. Students arriving late or leaving early should check in at the Attendance Office. All students MUST sign in and sign out in the Attendance Office.

Excusing an Absence, Late Arrival or Early Dismissal

Guardians must e-mail or call the Attendance Office with the student’s name, grade, and reason for absence. To arrange for late arrival or early dismissal e-mail or call Attendance Office with student’s name, grade, planned arrival/dismissal time, and reason for late arrival/early dismissal. No notes will be accepted.

Responsibility to Report

Students and their families are responsible for school attendance. The parent or guardian of any student who is absent from class should leave an e-mail or phone message with the Attendance Office within 48 hours of the absence to explain the circumstance around the absence. After 48 hours, the absence will be considered unexcused.

Pre-Arranged Absences

Students planning on missing school for 2 or more days should complete a Pre-Arranged Absence Form 5 days prior to the absence. This allows the teachers an opportunity to give feedback on the effect the absence will have on the student. Teachers may use this as an opportunity to arrange make-up work times and locations.

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