1. WELCOME TO MENOMONEE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL!
Class of 2021

2. After today you will:
Have gained the knowledge to make informed decisions as you transition into high school…
Basic Knowledge about MFHS
Course Selections/Registering
Getting Support
Career Clusters

3. Know Your Administrators
Mr. Robert Vitale, Principal
Ms. Suzanne Thomas Associate Principal (Students with last names A-J)
Mr. Kirk Woosencraft, Associate Principal (Students with last names K-Z)
Mr. Ryan Anderson, Athletics & Activities Director

4. Student Services Staff
Tammy Strupp, Student Services Administrative Assistant,
School Counselors:
Ms. Hanley (A-Fi)
Mr. Taylor (Fl-La)
Ms. Schuster (Le-Ri)
Ms. Thom (Ro-Z)
Ms. Devenport, School Psychologist
Ms. Perkins-Peterson, School Social Worker

5. TIPS to HS Success
Get involved in at least one after-school activity. INVOLVEMENT breeds a positive outlook and academic success.
Use your resources & ask for HELP!
Maintain an academic FOCUS. What you do today and tomorrow in your high school classes will impact you in 4-5 years.
Maintain a BALANCE between school and personal life. Know your limits and realize when you may be taking on too much.

6. Where Can I Get Help?
Resource Study Hall: Supervised by an Education Assistant. Needs administration/counselor approval.
Math Resource Study Hall/Tutor: math teachers available every hour for support.
ITI: Available for students with an IEP or a 504 plan.
1-on-1 assistance from individual teachers: Make personal contact to determine availability.
Student Services: Meet with your counselor to discuss problems you may be having and brainstorm ideas for solutions.

7. Today you will receive:
Freshmen Worksheet (pink)
Course Selection Sheet (pink)
Directions for PowerSchool course selection (white)
Course Guide (also online)

8. Career Clusters
The 16 Career Clusters have been identified to help students develop a program of study with a purpose in mind.
Your Cluster Finder results (FLEX) can help guide you to choose your electives.
See Pages ______ in course guide.

9. Required courses for 9th grade
ENGLISH 9/HONORS
MATHEMATICS (VARIOUS COURSES)
BIOLOGY/HONORS
WORLD HISTORY/AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
FOUNDATIONS OF FITNESS – PE 9
ELECTIVES
**All Core Courses, PE 9 and Study Hall will already be scheduled for you in PowerSchool. Cores will be assigned based on teacher recommendations.
**You will only need to choose your electives in the PowerSchool portal when registering.

10. FRESHMAN YEAR First Semester Second Semester 1. English 9 2. Math
3. Biology
4. World History/AP Human Geo
5. Foundations of Fitness: PE 9 (Either Semester) 5. 6. 7.
8. Study Hall

11. 46 Total Credits needed to GRADUATE!!
Students earn 1 credit per class per semester (D- or above is considered passing)
How many credits did this student earn semester 1 of their freshman year?
Semester 1
English 9: C
Algebra: D-
Biology: F
World History: B
PE: A
H Information Processing TC: C+
Spanish I: B-
46 Total Credits needed to GRADUATE!!
Total: 6 Credits

12. Weighted Grades
Students graduating from MFHS will receive a weighted grade in:
Core subject honors classes.
Classes receiving college credit while in high school. (example: H Information Technology TC)
Each weighted course shall be given an additional grade point value of .025 on a 4.0 scale per semester class.

13. GPA – Example
GPA is on a 4.0 system, for each class that meets weighted criteria, .025 is added to the semester GPA
Honors Geometry B 3
Honors English 9 A 4
Spanish II B 3
Honors Symphonic Band A 4
Honors Biology B 3
Physical Education 9 B 3
H Information Technology TC A 4
Total: 24
GPA: TOTAL/# of COURSES /7 = 3.429
4 weighted classes, add .025 for each: =3.529

14. World Language
If you are currently taking a World Language, and would like to continue, sign up for Level II of that same language.
Example: Spanish Spanish II
If you would like to take a World Language in 9th grade and have not taken it in 8th grade, sign up for Level 1.
Within UW System, only UW-Madison requires minimum 2 years of same foreign language for admission. Exit criteria varies.

15. Course Programming: Reminders
Course Guide is also available online.
Choose your classes wisely. Schedule changes are only allowed on a very limited basis. You are making a commitment to courses when registering.
PowerSchool portal for making course selections open 2/1/17 through 2/6/17.
Course Registration Sheets will be due on 2/6/17 to your FLEX teacher.
Be sure to sign up for both semesters of a year long course.

16. On-Line Registration
Reminder: Select courses online (PowerSchool) between February 1nd and February 6th.
Reminder: Freshmen will be automatically scheduled for All Core Courses including PE 9 and Study Hall. Just register for your electives.
Thursday night!! SPIN Night (Student Parent Information Night): February 2 at 6:00 in MFHS auditorium.
Let’s take a look at the Student Course Selection Screen.

17. MFHS Co-Curricular Fair
All MFHS Athletics and Activities will be here at North for
CO-CURRICULAR FAIR on ??????for you to get more information!!