Welcome to the Counselors' Page at Cedar Vale Schools

Welcome to the Counseling page! Mr. Wachter will be your counselor for both Elementary and High School in the Cedar Vale School District. I will have the joy of working with students through classroom guidance lessons, small group counseling, and individual counseling. I also will collaborate with school staff and parents in order to best meet the needs of students.

Contact Information

Email: wachterl@cvs285.org

Direct Phone Line:  620-758-2791

TEST DATES

Junior ASVAB- Dec. 11th-10AM

Freshman Pre ACT- OCT 16th 8:15am -12:05pm

Sophomore Work KEYS- Oct 9th 8:15am-12:05pm

Junior ACT- Feb 25th- 8:30-12:05

KCTC Survey- NOV 25th -during 5th hr

Senior College Visits

Senior College Visitations:
Seniors are encouraged to make arrangements to visit the college or school that they are interested in attending following graduation. Students must make all the necessary arragements prior to visiting a school. Parents must notify the high school office in advance of their absence from school Students must complete an assignment sheet for make-up work prior to the day of their school visit.

It is recommend that seniors attend the Senior Day at the colleges that they are interested in attending. Most colleges and technical schools will be hosting Senior Days. These visits usually help them to narrow their focus on which scool to attend. Visitation days are posted on the schools website or students may call the admission office for individualized arrangements.

Seniors students have two college visits days, which counts as excused absences. prior arrangements are requited for all college visitation days.

Graduation Requirements

CEDAR VALE HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Requirements

ENGLISH-4

  • English 1 (1 credit)

  • English 2 (1 credit)

  • English 3 (1 credit)

  • English 4 (1 credit)

Social Science-3

  • World History/Geography

  • American History

  • Goverment

Science-3

  • Physical Science

  • Biology

  • Elective Science

Math-3

  • Alg 1

  • Geometry

  • Alg 2

1- Physical Education

1 -Fine Art

1 -Computer Apps

9 Electives

Graduation Requirements for Class of 2028

Communications
-College level English courses may fulfill these credits

  • 4 English Credits**

    • English 1 (1 credit)

    • English 2 (1 credit)

    • English 3 (1 credit)

    • English 4 (1 credit)
       

  • .5 Communication Credit
    May include speech, debate, forensics, journalism, public speaking.

Society and Humanities
-College level social studies courses may fulfill these credits

  • 3 Social Studies Credits

    • World History/Geography (1 Credit)

    • American History (1credit)

    • American Government (.5 credit)

    • Social Studies Elective (minimum of .5 credit)
       

  • 1 Fine Art Credit
    Fine Arts, which may include art, music, dance, theater, forensics.

STEM
-College level math courses may fulfill these credits

  • 4 Mathematics Credits

    • Algebra 1 (1 credit)

    • Geometry (1 credit)

    • Algebra 2 (1 credit)

    • 4th Year Math Course (1 credit)
       

  • 3 Science Credits

    • Must include physical, biological, and earth and space.
       

  • 1 STEM Credit
    STEM elective may include computer science, advanced math, advanced science, robotics, advanced technology.

Employability and Life Skills

  • .5 Health Credit
     

  • .5 Physical Education Credit
     

  • .5 Financial Literacy Credit
    Formerly titled Consumer Education
     

  • 7 Additional Credits

    • World Languages two years of one language (2 credits)

    • CTE courses in a pathway (2.0 credits)

    • Other courses driven by IPS (3.0 credits)