LaFollette High School 2012-2013 Scheduling for Your Junior or Senior Year and Beyond

Overview of Today Credits earned Hand out materials Course card General scheduling information sheet Course name change sheet Start on your course selections General scheduling information & policies Answer questions

Graduation Requirements Earn a minimum of 26 credits Meet the following specific subject and credit requirements: Earn 4 credits of English Earn 3 credits of Social Studies Earn 2 credits of Math (Algebra and Geometry - 3 credits for college) Earn 2 credits of Science (Biological and Physical Science - 3 credits for college) Earn 1.5 credits of Physical Education Earn .5 credit of Health Education Earn .5 credit of Computer Literacy Option A: Earn 1 credit of fine arts and 1 credit of career technical education OR Option B: Earn 2 credits of world language, .5 credit of fine arts and .5 credit of career technical education

Credits earned by the end of your SOPHOMORE year… Earned the following credits (at least 14 credits): 2 crs. in math (algebra, geometry, beyond) 2 crs. in science (a level of biology and physics) 2 crs. in social studies (a level of US history and world history-overview) 2 crs. English (a level of English 1 and English 2) 1 cr. PE (physical education1 and physical education 2) .5 cr. health education

Credits earned by the end of your JUNIOR year… Earned the following credits (at least 20 credits total): 2 crs. in math (3 for college) 2 crs. in science (3 for college) 2-3 crs. in social studies 3 crs. English 1-1.5 crs. PE .5 health education

Retaking a Course Due to a Failure Grade… Plan on Summer School at East or Memorial It is YOUR responsibility to work with your counselor around failed courses Career Cruising may not let you select the next course in the sequence without making up the failure Select the courses you need to re-take codes

Flip to the check box side of the course card… Grade eligible courses Shaded are required classes Fees may apply English as a Second Language and/or Special Education Services only for students that receive services contact a BRS or case manager to assist with course selection

Flip to the information side of the course card… ID number, Last and First Name, Current Grade and 2nd Block teacher Circle or write in: credit amount course number course name if it is not included on the card Required courses on card Write in elective choices under the required courses

English 4 years for LAF diploma 4 years of English for college If you took: English 2/3 or English Honors 2/3 TAKE… English 3/4 or English Honors 3/4 Additional Options AP Language & Composition (11th grade) AP Literature & Composition (12th grade)

World History - Overview World History - Overview Honors Social Studies 3 years for LAF diploma 3-4 years of Social Studies for college World History - Overview or World History - Overview Honors TAKE… Modern US History & .5 cr. Elective US History AP History Electives Particular Topics in World History Social Issues Ethnic Studies Human Social Behavior Particular Topics in Psychology Particular Topics in Sociology World People Studies - Women Particular Topics in US Government Contemporary World Issues European History AP

Math Pathway 2 years for LAF diploma 3-4 years for college admission

New Course: AP Environmental Science Science Pathway 2 years for LAF diploma 3-4 years for college admission New Course: AP Environmental Science

You now have the core credits listed on your course card… Select additional elective credits 8 credits total (7 credits guaranteed) For each course - fill in: Credit amount Course number Course name

Alternate Course Requests Select at least 3-4 alternate courses These courses will only be used if you do not receive all of your elective course requests. If you do not add alternative course requests, courses may be selected for you.

Final Verification Signed up for 8 credits Selected Alternate Courses Clearly written course numbers Signatures Course selections are final selections

Courses that are worth 1or 2 credits… The following courses can be taken for 1or 2 credits: Yearbook Design & Publishing Newspaper Publishing and Writing for the Media Career Internship Store Management Select 1or 2 credits on your course card

Music Classes for 11th & 12th Grade are offered Odd or Even Days odd days: wind ensemble, philharmonic orchestra and concert choir even days: jazz ensemble and advanced concert choir - audition only Other options for even days: study hall, or teacher assistant There is no English option

Scheduling Policies Doubling up Making up Failed Graduation Requirements Becoming a Senior Teacher signatures are not required for honors level courses but conversations are strongly recommended Level changes Dropping a class Schedule changes Retake for grade replacement

Appropriate Schedule Change Requests Failure of graduation requirements Prerequisite not met Not a full-time student (7 credits for juniors – 6 credits for seniors) Summer coursework necessitates a change 3 academic courses in 1 semester Level Changes

Programs you should know about… National Honor Society Youth Apprenticeship Youth Options Madison Virtual Campus Global Academy Alternative Programs

Scheduling Timeline Schedule cards should be completed ASAP Turn in card to 2nd block teacher Students will be entering course requests into Career Cruising Course Planner between February 6th and February 17th

What should I have accomplished by the end of my JUNIOR year? Took the PSAT/PLAN Know how to read your transcript Worked with MATC staff Refined your Career Cruising career search Decided on a post high school plan Initiated post high school plan Scheduled and took any required courses (including a failed course) On track with your 4 year plan

What should I have accomplished by the end of my SENIOR year? Graduated Prepared to enter my post high school plan 4 year college 2 year college, technical or specialty school Job Military Apprenticeship Learned everything I could! Experienced everything I could! No regrets!

Schedule cards are due to 2nd Block Teachers on February 15th!!!!! Help & Questions All scheduling materials including course descriptions are on the LaFollette Website: http://lafolletteweb.madison.k12.wi.us/ THERE ARE NO PAPER CURRICULUM GUIDES Schedule cards are due to 2nd Block Teachers on February 15th!!!!!