It’s Scheduling Season! Preble High School 2010 School Year

Materials Course Selection Sheet Academic & Career Planning Course Guide Transcript Checklist of Expectations

G raduation R equirements English LA4 credits Social Studies3 credits Mathematics3 credits Biology1 credit Physical Science1 credit Physical Education 1.5 credit Personal & Financial Literacy.5 credit Health.5 credit Electives 7.5credits credits TOTAL: 22.0 credits

Senior Year: At The TOP 6 credits 1 English credit.5 PFL (Personal Financial Literacy) or have tested out Credits to make up for failed classes 24 Service Learning hours Necessary classes for admission to post- secondary programs

Senioritis and Senior Slide Many seniors are “bitten” by the senioritis bug. Senior Slide is a partner to “senioritis”. Don’t get caught!

Yes! You are required to be in school all day senior year! Wisconsin Statute (1)(b) states, “... A school board may not grant a high school diploma to any student unless, during the high school grades, the pupil has been enrolled in a class or has participated in an activity approved by the school board during each class period of each school day.” This means high school students must attend school all day, or a school board approved activity, during their 4 years of high school (grades 9-12), to be eligible for a high school diploma.

Course Selection Sheet Deadlines December 14, 2009 Signatures Required! Parents Your signature Teacher initials especially for Math and AP courses World Language Science December 14, 2009

Please choose a Career Focus Provides starting point for you! Better assistance and advice from mentors A“road map” for the future. Helps choose the right high school courses Unsure? Have you tried yet? It’s FUN!

Alternative Class Choices/Prerequisites If there are not enough students enrolled, classes may not be offered. Be sure to pick alternative classes, numbering them “1” for your first choice, “2” for your 2 nd, etc. Check for prerequisites. You need to have passed the prerequisite course with a “D” or better

WHY INCLUDE STUDY HALL(S) IN SCHEDULE? Can get help from teachers or resources if needed More time for after- school activities Busy people, schedule time to get things done! Less stress! Good practice for what’s to come

How many credits do I sign up for? 6 credits with a study hall each semester 6.5 credits with 1 study hall either semester 7 credits with no study halls * GBPS states that “a student must carry at least 6 credits a year”.

ADD/DROP POLICY Courses can only be dropped for: 1.Unusual circumstances 2.Career focus 3.Teacher recommendation No LUNCH CHANGES WITHOUT A MEDICAL NOTE!! Remember: CHOOSE CLASSES WISELY!

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

Pathways 4-Year University 2-Year Technical College Post-High School Employment Apprenticeships Military

College Admission Requirements Subject Eng. Lang Arts Mathematics Science (lab) Social Studies College Prep Electives Foreign/World Language, fine arts, computer science and other academic areas Credits (Int. 3 or Alg. II) Requirements vary. Always check with your college!

What are colleges looking for? Rigorous courses Involvement in activities inside and outside of school Leadership Quality more than quantity *Community Service!!!!!!

NCAA Requirements If you want to play on a D1 or D2 college athletic team, visit the NCAA website for approved courses. They are also listed in the course selection book. (ncaaclearinghouse.org) If you want to play, you must be responsible!

It is YOUR responsibility to know! To find technical, 2-year and 4-year college admission requirements you can find information... In the PHS Career Center or on the Career Center Website On the Career Cruising website By calling the technical, 2-year and 4-year colleges directly By visiting college websites By making college visits; or meeting with college reps. when they visit PHS ACT EARLY!!!

Concurrent Enrollment Program Courses (CEP) Can take college-level courses and earn graded college/university credits while in high school. Grades go on an official college transcript. Deadline for paperwork. 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 and UWGB classes. NWTC CEP courses do not require tuition.

Examples of CEP Courses: Digital Media (NWTC) Microsoft Excel and Access Expert (NWTC) Microsoft Word Expert (NWTC) Fundamentals of Public Address (UWGB) Literature and Composition (St. Norbert College) Language and Composition (St. Norbert College) Calculus 1 (St. Norbert College) Calculus 2 (St. Norbert College) Introduction to Educational Practice (NWTC) Medical Terminology (NWTC) General Anatomy and Physiology (NWTC) Energy and Society (NWTC)

Advanced Placement Courses 14 AP course options in school district Optional AP Exams offered in May – $86 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 high school near end of July The best AP candidates are very motivated students who tend to earn mostly A’s and B’s in classes. Homework expectations are generally high for these courses.

Youth Options For Juniors and Seniors Take classes at tech and/or 4-year colleges -Apply in Oct. & Feb. for the following semester. -Need to apply each semester. -Need to use lunch or study hall for travel

Certified Skilled CO-OP Required: Minimum of 2.5 GPA, in good standing Have taken one class in coop subject area Must have permission from Coop advisor Attendance is important Please schedule 6 credits until paperwork has been completed and approved for Coop. Ask counselor for forms. Earn elective credit for working

Traveling to Other High Schools Students may sign up for classes offered at other schools. Transportation is your responsibility. Must complete a shared student form. Travel during a study hall and lunch. No guarantees to create the “perfect” schedule.

English Language Arts Juniors – You will most likely need 1.0 credit of English Language Arts for senior year. Competitive universities like UW-Madison generally like to see more than 4 credits of Language Arts. REMEMBER – For A.P. courses, you should be earning an A or B+ grade in Language Arts *teacher recommendation *parent signature

MATH – 3 credits to graduate See current math teacher and get initials for recommendation Taking Algebra I in Grade 8 counts for 1 elective credit, not math credit. Gr. 8 Geometry DOES count for HS math credit. Most colleges want to see 4 years math It will be beneficial to have as much math in high school to prepare for college.

Alternative Ways to Earn Math Credits for HS Graduation Earn a.5 math credit and a.5 elective credit by taking: 1)Business and Marketing Math OR 2)Computerized Accounting I OR 3)Computerized Accounting II and III ** Only 1 credit total can apply toward the 3 rd required math credit. Another option for math credit would be to take up to 2 semesters of computer programming classes to earn up to 1 total high school math credit.

NOTE: WHEN MAKING MATH SELECTIONS… For many colleges, Intro. to Statistics and AP Statistics is not considered a core math credit, but is considered elective math credit.. You are responsible to check with your college!

SCIENCE – 2 credits Physical Science and Biology for graduation, BUT colleges want to see at least 3-4 years of lab science, so Chemistry or Conceptual Chemistry are highly recommended. If you took Biology in Gr. 9 and Chemistry in Gr. 10, you MUST take Physics before graduation (or take Physical Science).

SCIENCE (con’t) Conceptual Chemistry is a college-prep chemistry course for students who are not strong in math and/or DO NOT plan to enter a science-related field. Some NWTC programs will not accept this. It is required that students have COMPLETED at least Algebra I, Int. Math 1 or Int. Math B before taking a chemistry or physics course. It is recommended that you complete Chemistry and Biology before taking Advanced Biology.

General Anatomy/ Physiology College level, transcripted course Good preparation for a health career. Taken at East High New: Taken (all year) both semesters for 1 credit Required: Must complete Chemistry or Conceptual Chemistry with a “C” or higher. Average daily homework hrs. RIGOROUS.

Personal and Financial Literacy.5 credit Changed from Personal Financial Management. Test out option before senior year. The test-out option is offered in December Students must score 70% or better to earn a “P” and not have to take the class. Credit is not given.

World Language UW-Madison requires 2 years but prefers 3 UW-Eau Claire requires 2 years. Other colleges require you take 2 years on campus if you don’t enter with it.

Physical Education 1.5 credits PE 12 is an elective credit, not a class to fulfill a requirement. You may also take any of the other PE choices except PE 9 for elective credit.

Course Fees Some courses require additional fees for materials and supplies. Consult the course description book for more information.

NEW THIS YEAR: Student Connect: Check your access. You will need your transcript with your State ID number. Computer scheduling. Scheduled in school Computer Lab.

You will use Student Connect to enter your own course requests.

Course Changes Agriscience Forestry (.5) Biotechnology (.5) Current Issues in Wildlife/ Natural Resources (.5) Equine/Horse Science for Work and Recreation (.5) Large Animals (.5) Aquaculture (.5)

Business Computer Essentials (.5) ( was Keyboarding) Advertising (.5) (was Marketing/Advertising) International Business (.5) (I&II are combined) Course Changes

Family& Consumer: Nursing Assistant: 1.0 credit - a 2-hour block for 1 semester Child Care Co-op Course Changes

Music Choir (bilingual) AP Music Theory (1.0) Rockin’,Strummin’, Pluckin’, and Drummin’ (.5)

Science Physical Science (offered as 9 th hour) Biology (0 hour) Advanced Biology (0 hour) General Anatomy/Physiology Energy & Society (.5) Energy Conservation Dynamics (.5) Course Changes

Social Studies Social Studies 11(1.0) 1914-present Modern Issues (.5) (Challenges of the 21 st Century) Issues of Race (.5) (Multicultural Issues) Ancient Cultures (.5) Course Changes

Other Personal Financial Literacy Technology Education Welding (.5) Evening Section offered Printing Processes (.5) 3 D & Game Design (.5)

Things to remember: Teacher recommendations Parent signature/YOUR signature Teacher recommendations Alternate choices listed Teacher recommendations Necessary forms for certain classes Teacher recommendations! Signatures! Signatures!

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