• Incoming Freshman Parent Presentation - January 11th 2021. Recorded video will be posted here.
• follow up Live TEAMS q & A Event January 13th, 2021. Link will be posted here.

We ordinarily do not recommend students accelerating the pathway over the summer, but we also understand that some students can accelerate the pathway and still find success at the next level. We definitely do not want to hold your student back from advancing in their course work, but at the same time we want to make sure they are prepared for the next level.

For more information click here.

For the Class of 2024 the Social Studies requirement will be:

World History 1 & Civics or
Honors World History 1 & Civics

*English and Social Studies is a 2 period block and both courses are either on-level or both are honors
 

Yes, any student can request, but it is recommended that they earn a B or better in 8th grade English. (top)

1.5 PE and .5 Health credits is required for graduation. Students should plan to take the yearlong Health/PE class (.5 PE and .5 Health credit) in their 9th grade year. have 2 year. It is what is typical and what most 9th graders take. If the student does not take 9th grade Health/PE they have to seek the .5 Health class through LWSD summer school, an accredited pre-approved on-line class or another year during their 7 period schedule. The options for remaining PE credit are to A) take PE classes at EHS, B) Take the LWSD PE Knowledge Assessment C) Submit a Fitness Plan. Information on options B & C can be found on the district PE assessment page here and are not available until 11th grade year.

Yes, the Health and Fitness class serves as a foundational class for a student's Eastlake experience. This class helps students develop study skills and learning strategies such as time management and goal setting. Health and Fitness will also help students develop the knowledge and skills to successfully navigate life in high school and beyond. Students explore topics such healthy relationships and stress management.

Both Health and Fitness also remain graduation requirements. Although we have a way to excuse students from the PE, Health is a requirement, and in future years it will not be offered at Eastlake outside of Grade 9 Health and Fitness.

Here is a list of 9th grade elective available at Eastlake:

Introduction to Engineering Design
Introduction to Business & Marketing
AP Computer Science Principles
Spanish 1 or 2
French 1 or 2
Japanese 1 or 2
American Sign Language 1
Foundations of Digital Media & Photography
Art Foundation
2D Art
3D Art
Drama 1 & 2
Guitar 1 & 2
Piano 1 & 2
Orchestra
Concert Band
Concert Choir
Jazz Band (w/Concert Band)
Walking & Yoga/Advanced Walking & Yoga (yearlong)

Please check the course catalog for pre-requisites.

Students have the legal right to put it on their transcript – they do not have to and they would need to request it from their high school counselor. Once it is done, it cannot be removed. If your student took Spanish 1(or other World Language) in middle school and your student is only planning to take two years total of a World Language, they will need to bring a world language onto their transcript to reflect that they have met the two year world language requirement. Your student would need to make an appointment with their school counselor to get a form to complete the process. There is also a section on some college applications for listing any high school classes taken in 7/8th grade.

While there are options for credit retrieval, they are typically expensive and inconvenient. It is important for students to pass the Washington State History graduation requirement in middle school. For students who failed classes like Spanish 1, Algebra 1, or Geometry they would repeat the course in 9th grade, or take summer school, or complete an accredited, pre -approved online course.

In the vast majority of cases, students progress from 8th grade math to Algebra 1, from Algebra 1 to Geometry, and from Geometry to Algebra 2. Incoming 9th grade students can choose between Biology in the Earth System or Honors Biology in the Earth System.

Math Pathway for 2019-20- click here

Science Pathway for 2020-2021 - click here

Currently EHS offers:

American Sign Language 1, 2, 3 (this will continue to grow with more levels each year if there is the need and desire from students)

Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 Honors, 5 Honors, AP Spanish Language

French 1, 2, 3, 4 Honors, 5 Honors, AP French Language

Japanese 1, 2, 3,4 (this will continue to grow with more levels each year if there is the need and desire from students)

Math, World Language, Music, Marketing and Engineering. 9th grade core block of English, History, and Science and PE/Health are just 9th grade classes.

Absolutely. They will have the exact same opportunities either way.

Yes, the requirement for 9th grade Fine Arts courses is that they are 1 year long. Click here for the Fine Arts Pathway diagram.

Currently EHS offers:

Music - *Piano 1 & 2, *Guitar 1 & 2, Orchestra, Orchestra 2, Concert Band and Concert Choir. Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band and Concert Choir by audition only.

Fine Arts - Art Foundation, 2D Art, 3D Art, *Drama1 and Drama 2

Technical Education *Photo 1 & 2

* Grade 9 students wanting to take Photography, Drama, Piano or Guitar must sign up for semester 1 & 2.

LWSD - World Language Credit Options - here.

Yes! Freshman can audition for Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band. These auditions will happen in March. They should register for Concert Band. If they make it into Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band we will have their schedule adjusted.

You will be contacted about auditions. Please sign up for Jazz band in addition to concert band and you will be sent audition materials.

All situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis.  Placement will be based on the level of literacy, which is determined by the World Language Department.  Heritage speakers are encouraged to take upper level language classes during their high school career.

For heritage speakers of Spanish, there will be a Spanish for Heritage Speakers class offered for the 2020-2021 school year.  This class is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish and can accommodate students from a wide range of backgrounds, from those who can comprehend Spanish but are not able to speak fluently, read or write, to those who are more proficient and/or literate in Spanish.
Please contact Alicia Egashira AEgashira@lwsd.org if you have any questions.

Counselors will leave copies for any students who are absent with their English teachers. The following week counselors will be back to help them register for classes and can answer any questions they may have then. You can see the PowerPoint presentation here January 15th 2020.

Have them turn in their signed course selection sheet to their teacher the day before and we will make sure the class requests get entered.

Yes! Freshman can audition for Chamber Orchestra/Sinfonia. These auditions will happen in March/April. They should register String Orchestra. If they make it into Chamber Orchestra/Sinfonia we will have their schedule adjusted.