1. WELCOME TO YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR… Class of 2019

2. Know Your School Counselor.. School Counselors: Ms. Hanley (A-Fi) Mr. Farley (Fl-La) Ms. Schuster (Le-Ri) Ms. Thom (Ro-Z) Felicia Perkins-Peterson – Social Worker Erin Devenport – School Psychologist Tammy Strupp, Student Services Administrative Assistant, 262-255-8465

3. You will receive:  Sophomore Worksheets (yellow) Get sign off from teachers this week for core classes Turn in 1 st hour on Thursday, March 3rd  Directions for PowerSchool course selection (white)  Career/Course Planning Guide available online  Reminder: Homeroom Verification on Friday, March 11 th

4. Career Clusters  The 16 Career Clusters have been identified to help students develop a program of study with a purpose in mind.  See pages 11-19 in course guide.  Must select 1-3 career clusters of interest when selecting courses. Check out the 7 ‘HOT’ job market career clusters!!

5. Sophomore Year– Required Courses  English 10 (2 credits) OR English 10 Honors (2 credits)  US History (2 credits) OR AP US History Honors (2 credits)  Math (2 credits)*  Biology (2 credits) OR Biology Honors (2 credits)  Physical Education (1 credit)*  21 st Century Wellness (Health) (1 credit) – Summer School option and a Zero Hour option * Several courses meet this requirement. See Yellow Programming sheet or course guide for options.

6. SOPHOMORE YEAR First SemesterSecond Semester 1. English 10 or English 10 H 2. Math 3. Biology or Biology H 4. US History or AP US History H 5. PE elective5. 21st Century Wellness 6. 7. 8. Study Hall

7. Career Academies at MFHS Future Opportunities (Apply 2 nd Semester – 9 th Grade-pg. 27):  Business Academy  Healthcare Academy  Stem Academy (Project Lead the Way) GEAC-Global Education Achievement Certificate  Start in 9 th grade  World Language Component  Service Component

8. Graduation Requirements EnglishEnglish 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Mathematics3 years of various Courses SciencePhysical Science Biology Elective Social StudiesWorld History US History Economics Government Physical Education Grades 9-10-11 21 st Century WellnessGrade 10 BusinessPersonal Finance Two credits from any of the following departments: Art, Business, Family and Consumer Education, Music, Technical Education Must have 46 total credits to graduate!!

9. Minimum Four Year College Admission Requirements  English 4 years  Mathematics 3 years  Science 3 years  Social Studies 3 years  Electives 4 years  English 4 years  Mathematics 3 years  Science 3 years  Social Studies 3 years  Electives 4 years **2-3 years of a single world language required for admission to UW Madison. Exit criteria varies.

10. Other Programs  Advanced Placement (AP), page 20  Advanced Standing, page 22  Project Lead the Way –Engineering, page 22  Transcripted Credit (TC), page 21  GPS Educational Partners page 24 - Off-site Youth Apprenticeship model for Juniors and Seniors  Dual Enrollment Academy page 24 Automation Systems Technology/Robotics Hospitality Printing and Publishing Service Desk Support Technician Tool and Die/CNC Welding/Fabrication

11. New Course Offerings:  Introduction to Foods Careers (9-12)  Introduction to Social Sciences (10-12)  AP Computer Science Principles- Honors (10-12)  Business Math (12)  Environmental Sustainability Honors/AS (11-12)

12. Online Opportunities: Semester Long - Criminology - Forensic Science I - Forensic Science II - Introduction to Sports & Entertainment Marketing - Veterinary Science Year Long - AP Art History - Chinese I - Chinese II - French I - French II - French III-Honors - Japanese I - Japanese II - Latin I - Latin II - Latin III – Honors 1. If interested REGISTER for the course online under ‘Online Opportunties’. 2. Then FILL out an application for approval. Pick up application in Student Services 3. Make sure to choose your alternatives if you don’t get approval. 4. Students are able to only register for one online course. REGISTER by March 4 th !!

13. Schedule Change Criteria  Choose your classes wisely!!! Make a one year commitment because schedule changes are very limited.  Make sure you select 2 alternate course selections.  Teacher and lunch requests will not be granted.

14. Course Programming: Reminders  PowerSchool portal open 2/23-3/2  If you are requesting a study hall, must select in portal as request but will not count as credit.  Not all course are offered each semester or each year. Read course guide carefully and plan ahead.  All courses will need to meet a minimum enrollment to be offered. If you think you want a course in either semester next year, sign up now!  Be sure to sign up for both semesters of a year long course when selecting courses.  Know your prerequisites and how to read course guide.

15. Online Registration  Preview Student Course Selection Screen. Seinfeld Clip Remember to turn in your registration worksheets to your 1 st hour teacher on Thursday, March 3 rd.