1. 2011 - 2012 Grade 9 - Course Selection Name: _______________________Gender (circle one): M F Student ID #: __________________ Date Scheduled: __________ (Last) (First) School Now Attending: __________________ Grade Next School Year: ____ Parent/Guardian: _____________________________ Phone (Home):_____________ Phone (Work): _____________ Parent Email Address:______________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Return by: __ / __ / 10 M T W R F Career Clusters (Check 3 of interest)  Business Management/Administration  Health Science  Law/Public Safety/Corrections/Security  Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources  Education/Training  Hospitality/Tourism  Marketing  Arts/AV Technology/Communications  Government/Public Administration  Information Technology  Science/Technology/Engineering/Math  Transportation/Distribution/Logistics Post High School Plans:  4-Year University  2-Year College/Technical College  Military  Employment While you are waiting… Complete the top portion of your course registration sheet in pencil: – General information (Name, ID number, address, e- mail address, etc.) – Career Cluster (Choose up to 3 areas of interest) – Post high school plans (Indicate what you are thinking)

2. Preble High School 10 th Grade Scheduling for Junior Year 2011-12

3. Please write the date you will be scheduling in the computer lab on your sheet: Ahasay, Kreuser, Guerndt – Fri, Dec 17 Kraszewski, Reeners - Mon, Dec 20 Bristol, Stofferan, Gruski – Tues, Dec 21 Demerath, Nusbaum, Pierquet – Fri, Jan 14 You must be ready on this date!! Please have all class choices made, teacher initials by advanced/AP/world LA/math/science classes, and signatures. Use the checklist attached to your scheduling sheet.

4. On-Line Registration in Student Connect – Must see counselor to make any changes after entering courses in computer lab

5. Use your transcript to remember: 1)The classes you are taking this year - to avoid signing up for a repeat class next year. 2)The number of credits you’ve earned and how many are left to meet graduation requirements. 3)Your student ID and state ID #.

6. Your scheduling sheet indicates: Number of credits Course number -Make sure this number matches what you enter in the computer School

7. We will be looking for the following on your course selection sheet: ALTERNATIVE CLASS CHOICES - Please include, in order of preference, the classes you would be willing to take if one does not run or fit into your schedule. (Don’t forget an alternative for phy ed) PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE - We need to know your parents approve of your choices.

8. Course Descriptions Course descriptions are available on-line at www.greenbay.k12.wi.us OR www.greenbayprebleonline.com www.greenbay.k12.wi.us www.greenbayprebleonline.com If you do not have online access at home, you can use a Career Center computer or check out a paper copy of the course descriptions. It is your responsibility to know what you are signing up for! Your class choices are a commitment; choose wisely. Talk to teachers.

9. G raduation R equirements English Language Arts4 credits Social Studies3 credits Mathematics3 credits Biology 1 credit *Physical Science* 1 credit PFL.5 credit Health.5 credit Phy Ed 1.5 credits Electives 7.5 credits TOTAL 22.0 * * Chemistry (1 cr.) and Physics/AP Physics (1 cr.) or Chemistry (1 cr.) and IB Biology (1 cr.) may be substituted for Physical Science to meet graduation requirements Documenting service hours will help you stand out from other job and/or college applicants

10. How many credits do I sign up for? 6 credits = 1 study hall each semester 6.5 credits = study hall one semester ONLY 7 credits = no study halls * GBAPS policy requires “a student must carry a minimum of 6 credits a year”

11. General College Admission Guidelines Subject 4 cr English Lang Arts 3-4 cr Mathematics 3-4 cr Science (lab) 3-4 cr Social Studies 4 cr College Prep Electives World Language, fine arts, computer science and other academic areas What they look for: Rigor GPA/ACT or SAT Scores School/Community Involvement Leadership Quality Quality more than quantity Requirements vary. It is your responsibility to know admission requirements for schools of choice. For more information, visit www.careercruising.com, the Career Center, or college campuses. www.careercruising.com

12. Zero Hour (6:30 am) Classes Chemistry PFL (1 st semester only) Be sure to mark the correct box for “zero hour” on your sheet.

13. Green Bay Area Public Schools International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and Certificate Opportunities

14. What is the International Baccalaureate? Pre-university high school program with consistent rigor and global awareness Accessible program for students in GBAPS Can take full diploma or select classes by traveling to West – indicate interest on course selection sheet

15. IB Courses 2011-12 *1 year course **2 year course ***3 semester course (SL) – Standard Level=150 contact hours (HL) – High Level=240 contact hours Group 1 – – English A1 (HL)** Group 2 –– French B (SL and HL)** –- Spanish B (SL and HL)** Group 3 –Psychology (SL)*** –History (HL)** Group 4 –Biology (HL)** –Physics (SL)** Group 5 –Math Studies (SL)** –Mathematics (SL)** Group 6 –Visual Arts (SL and HL)** –Music (SL)* Core –Theory of Knowledge** –Creativity, Action and Service** –Extended Essay**

16. In your book, you can read about: International Baccalaureate Programme – pgs. 23-26 John Dewey Academy of Learning Charter School – pg. 21 Online Courses/Virtual Learning –pg. 22 - If interested, select the number assigned to the program during scheduling. This will inform the district your family is interested in more information.

17. Advanced Placement Courses 14 AP course options in school district Optional AP Exams offered in May – $87 each Class helps prepare for the exam, but can take exam without the class 5 is highest score; 1 is lowest – If you earn a 3, 4, or 5 on most exams, 90% of colleges accept this for credit Results sent to students and school in July See page 11 in book for more information

18. AP class reminder Students should remember to calculate how much time is needed for homework in AP classes 1 AP class may = 1-2 hours of homework per night Know your limits! Don’t over schedule your time!

19. Concurrent Enrollment Program Courses (CEP) Can apply to receive both high school and college credit for certain courses taught at area high schools. Grades go on an official high school and college transcript. Deadline for paperwork is March 1, 2011. Can change mind about taking it for college credit 10 days into the class. Need to complete: Application with personal statement of interest Two recommendation forms *An English and one other teacher Tuition is charged for St. Norbert’s ($180 for 3 credits) and UWGB ($ TBD) classes. NWTC CEP courses do not require tuition. See pages 19-20 in book for more information

20. Examples of CEP Courses: Digital Media (NWTC) Microsoft Excel and Access Expert (NWTC) Microsoft Word Expert (NWTC) Fundamentals of Public Address @ West (UWGB) Energy and Society @ Southwest (NWTC) Accounting I (NWTC) Literature and Composition @ West (SNC) Language and Composition @ West (SNC) Calculus 1 and 2 (SNC) Medical Terminology @ East (NWTC) General Anatomy and Physiology @ East (NWTC) Accounting 1 (NWTC) College Mathematics (NWTC) Math with Business Applications (NWTC)

21. Youth Options Open to juniors and seniors Students can apply for approval to take college courses not offered in our curriculum Students will receive information to apply the semester before participating Earn ¼ HS credit for each college credit + college transcript Tuition paid by district

22. Youth Apprenticeship Program Two year commitment junior and senior year + summer Minimum 2.5 GPA desired 900 hours of work in field of interest at minimum wage or above in the area of study 1 hour of instruction each day in chosen area Letter sent home w/ info Must attend a PREVIEW NIGHT Must complete application on www.titletown.org and interview for acceptance www.titletown.org * Areas of study on back of course selection sheet

23. Traveling to Other Schools Transportation is your responsibility Must complete a shared student form providing parent permission to attend class off campus (your counselor will give you this when you schedule) Travel scheduled during lunch and/or study period No guarantees the class will fit into your schedule

24. NEW Classes and Course Changes Math College Mathematics (CEP) (.5 credit) Mathematics with Business Applications (CEP) (.5 credit) Trigonometry (.5 credit) Mathematical Modeling (.5 credit) Visual Basic 1 Visual Basic 1 (.5 credit) Visual Basic 2 Visual Basic 2 (.5 credit) AP Computer Science AP Computer Science (.5 math/.5 elective) -incl. Java C++Music 2 (. Rockin’, Strummin’, Plunkin’, & Drummin’ 2 (.5 cr) World Language Chinese 2 (1 credit) *Now offered at Preble! AP Spanish Language (after Spanish 4/5)

25. NEW Classes and Course Changes cont. Business Education Accounting 1 (CEP) – Starting in 2011-12, no longer counts for.5 math credit College Accounting – Must pass Accounting 1 first. Can take AP Accounting test after completion of course. Replaces Comp. Acct. 2 and 3. No math credit given. No Comp 2 and 3. NOTE: Starting in 2011-12, Business and Marketing Math will no longer count for.5 math credit

26. English Lang Arts Options in Gr. 11 -English Lang Arts 11 -Advanced Lang Arts 11 -AP Language and Composition (recommended before AP Lit for juniors) -AP Literature and Composition -All semester electives available to juniors as well

27. English Electives on Rotation (starting 2012-13) Multicultural Literature Science Fiction and Fantasy *Myths, Legends, and Folklore *Novel

28. Social Studies Options For Gr. 11 SS 11: US History and World Affairs (1914 to present) If you took AP US History, should take AP World History If you took AP World History, take AP US History OR SS 11 All other social studies electives available Do not need Psychology before AP Psychology

29. Math Options See math teacher for their recommendation Pathway is generally Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Reminder: Algebra I taken in middle school counts as elective credit, not math credit Geometry taken in middle school counts for math credit

30. SCIENCE Only need Physical Science and Biology to graduate, but a minimum of THREE years of lab science is generally necessary for 4-year college entry (and some technical college programs). Conceptual Chemistry = college level science with less math for non-science majors Chemistry = college level science with math foundation for science-related college majors or those wanting more rigor

31. SCIENCE Chemistry is required before AP Chemistry Physics is not required before AP Physics Talk to teachers for their recommendations

32. Personal and Financial Literacy.5 credit Test out option before senior year Offered in November of each school year Students must score 70% or better to earn a “P” and not have to take the class. Credit is not given – only waives requirement

33. Physical Education - 1.5 credits over 3 years Students MUST pass Personal Fitness before Strength Training If students take a year of PE, the 2 nd class will count for elective credit (unless making up a failed class) Students can take the same class over twice for credit (except PE 9) PE classes can be taken for Pass/Fail instead of a letter grade (will not be calculated into GPA). This must be chosen before the class starts. No changes after school year begins. Be sure to list alternative choice for phy ed on back of sheet!

34. Summer Physical Education If you plan to take summer phy ed, still sign up for a phy ed class on your sheet, but make a note you plan to take the summer option Also indicate what you’d like to take in place of phy ed if completed in summer No guarantees of being able to take summer phy ed due to space limitations

35. Summer School Course information and registration materials will arrive in late March or early April. Listen for announcements Some courses fill QUICKLY! Register early.

36. World Language UW-Madison and UW-Eau ClaireUW-Madison and UW-Eau Claire require a minimum of two CONSECUTIVE years of a world language for entry UW-Madison prefers four years!UW-Madison prefers four years! World language taken in middle school and sign language count for college admission Check with the colleges of your choice for their requirements Talk to your current world language teacher for their recommendation for next year

37. NOTE: Students planning to pursue a nursing degree must have C.N.A. certification (2-hour Nursing Assistant block) prior to applying to the college Principles of Engineering taken at East, SW, or West High will receive one credit of science elective upon successful completion (PLTW)

38. Retaking a Course If you earned a “D” or “F” in a semester of a class, courses can be retaken New grade will replace old one if higher NOTE: You cannot earn credit for the same course twice (exception is math)

39. NCAA Requirements For students considering playing Division 1 or 2 college athletics, a list of NCAA-approved Green Bay School courses are listed on page 17 of your book. For more information, visit www.ncaa.org or www.ncaaclearninghouse.net. www.ncaa.org www.ncaaclearninghouse.net

40. Course Fees Some courses require additional fees for materials and supplies – and some of these cannot be waived Consult the course description book for more information

41. This presentation will be posted on the Preble website, www.greenbayprebleonline.com, for you and your parents to view at home.www.greenbayprebleonline.com Be sure to use your checklist to make be sure you are prepared for the day you schedule in the computer lab! Thank you!!