1. WELCOME TO
WAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL

2. SCHOOL COUNSELORS Follow us on Twitter: @WaukeeCounselor
Christian Grandgenett (A-D)
Jodi Vogt (E-K)
Jason Sanders (L-R)
Beth Streit (S-Z)

3. WAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL
QUESTIONS?
@WaukeeStuCo

4. 4 YEAR PLAN: Growth Mindset BE INTENTIONAL: Plan and Explore
GRADUATION: MAY 2019
4 YEAR PLAN:
Growth Mindset
BE INTENTIONAL:
Plan and Explore

5. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Language Arts 8
Speech Required
Math 7
Must include a Statistics Course
Science 6
Social Studies
Must include American History and American Government
Health 1
Physical Education 4
*One credit each year
Electives 21
ANY class above/beyond required
Total Credits 53

6. BLOCK SCHEDULE

7. BLOCK SCHEDULE (CHOIR)

8. USING COURSE GUIDE ALGEBRA II Grade 10, 11, 12 Elective Course 2 TERMS
Prerequisite: Formal Geometry
CERAMICS
Grade 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
1 TERM
Prerequisites: Art I & Art II

9. DMACC CREDIT COURSES (pg 7)

10. ART

11. BUSINESS Intro to Business Entrepreneurship (Hybrid)
Introduction to Accounting
Advanced (College) Accounting
Marketing
Sports Marketing
Business Law

12. CAREER EDUCATION

13. COMPUTER SCIENCE Virtual Reality
Computer Applications
Advanced Computer Applications
(dual credit)
Web Design I
(Hybrid)
Web Design II
Multimedia Applications
Advance Video Production
(Apple Pro Certification)
Programming I
Programming II
AP Computer Science
Virtual Reality
(Hybrid, prerequisite: must have 1 previous computer, graphic design, or Technology Education class)

14. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
Culinary
Culinary Arts 1
Culinary Arts 2
ProStart 1
ProStart 2
Human Growth & Development
Interpersonal Relationships
College & Career Readiness
Child Development: Prenatal, Infants, Toddlers
Child Development: Preschool
Textiles & Apparel
Fashion Construction 1
Fashion Construction 2
Fashion Analysis and Design (DMACC)
Interior Design
Fabric Science (DMACC)
Housing & Interiors

15. SPEECH/THEATRE PUBLICATIONS
Speech I
Speech II
Speech III
Publications I
Publications II
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts II
Technical Theatre
Technical Theatre II, III

16. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Communications Introduction to Drafting & Design
Architectural Drawing
Research and Development with Instructor Approval
Construction
Introduction to Construction
Manufacturing
Introduction to Woodworking
Advanced Wood Technology
Introduction to Metalworking
Advanced Metalworking
Energy, Power, & Transportation
Engineering Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics
Civil Engineering and Architecture

17. ENGLISH/LANG ARTS English I English II English Concepts English III
College Prep
Honors English I
Honors English II
AP Language & Composition
AP Literature & Composition
Creative Writing
Myths & Legends
Introduction to Mass Media

18. Mathematics
Mathematics students follow a sequential path through their class options. These paths are indicated with solid lines. The right path is followed by students who may find math difficult. The left path is followed by students who are at or above grade level in math. Dashed lines indicate places a student may switch paths. A student may switch from the right path to the left path to allow them to take more upper level math courses or they may switch from the left to the right if they are finding math more difficult as they progress.

19. MUSIC

20. Peer Assistance Learning (PAL PE)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Lifetime Fitness
Peer Assistance Learning (PAL PE)
Sport Fitness
Individual Sports
Team Sports
Aerobic Conditioning
Lifeguarding
Health
Health II

21. SCIENCE Modern Biology Anatomy (Chemistry Recommended) Honors Biology
AP Biology (Chemistry prerequisite)
Chemistry (Algebra I prerequisite)
AP Chemistry (Algebra II prerequisite)
Astronomy
(1 term)
Geology
Environmental Ecology (1 term)
AP Physics I
AP Physics II

22. SOCIAL STUDIES 11th grade Requirement American History
American Government
10 – 12 Electives:
Contemporary Affairs
Recent American History
AP European History
11-12 Electives:
Sociology
Psychology
AP American History
AP Government
Economics

23. WORLD LANGUAGES

24. SOPHOMORE REGISTRATION FORM
PLEASE REFERENCE PINK FORM

27. BAND/CHOIR INFORMATION

28. ALTERNATE COURSES

29. CLASS REGISTRATION:
ENTERING REQUESTS
INTO POWERSCHOOL
(BACK OF HANDOUT)

31. COMMON ERRORS REPEATED COURSES 2 TERM CLASSES MUST FILL 2 LINES
PREREQUISITES
ALTERNATIVE COURSES

32. COMPLETE AND RETURN
REGISTRATION FORM
TO PRAIRIEVIEW OR
TIMBERLINE
PLAN TEACHER
BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19

33. ENTER COURSE SELECTIONS
INTO POWERSCHOOL
WITH COUNSELOR
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

34. SCHEDULE CHANGES 1. Approved Level Changes
Once scheduling is complete, changes to your schedule will only be granted for the following reasons:
1. Approved Level Changes
2. Failure in 1st or 2nd Semester Course(s)
3. Computer and/or Clerical Error
NOTES
4. Special Education Placement
5. Failure to Meet a Course Prerequisite

35. COURSE CHANGE REQUEST MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
SCHEDULE CHANGES
MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE
THE TERM BEGINS
COURSE CHANGE REQUEST MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
ACCESS THE ONLINE FORM ON THE
COUNSELING BLOG ON WEBSITE

36. TESTING OPPORTUNITIES
IOWA ASSESSMENTS
February (ALL Sophomores & Juniors)
PSAT
October (Juniors)
ACT/SAT
Multiple Dates/Multiple Sites

37. SPA CONFERENCES SPA: Student, Parent Advisor Conference
Goal Setting, Future Scheduling, Transcript Review
4 year Education Plan
Same Advisor until Graduation

38. ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT 987-2782 DIRECTOR: Mr
ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: Mr. Jim Duea SECRETARY- Fran Wierson

39. ACTIVITIES/CLUBS Ignition Rachel’s Ambassador Klub (RAK) Choir Sports
Cheerleading
Sports
Art Club
Choir
Debate
Marching Band
Color Guard
ACTIVITIES/CLUBS
FCCLA
Chess Club
Writing Club
Dance Team
Fashion Club
Speech
International Club
Ignition
Ping Pong Club
Teens Against
Human Trafficking
GSA
Earth Club
Hyperstream Technology Club

40. SILVER CORD 175 Approved Volunteer Hours November 15, 2015—
April 30, 2019
Hours Approved Through Non-Profit Agency or Affiliated Organization

41. FUSION
MENTORING PROGRAM

42. PARKING SOPHOMORES MAY PARK AT THE FOOTBALL STADIUM
Contact: Pam Gehrls
2016/2017 Juniors and Seniors only assigned parking spots.
SOPHOMORES MAY PARK AT THE FOOTBALL STADIUM

43. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
REGISTRATION FORMS
Due to PLAN Teacher by February 19
COURSE SELECTIONS
Input Online at School February 23
WHS OPEN HOUSE
Fall Before School Starts TBD
GRADUATION
Spring 2019

44. ASSISTANCE: FEBRUARY 23 COUNSELORS AVAILABLE AT
PRAIRIEVIEW AND TIMBERLINE
TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN
ENTERING COURSE SELECTIONS
INTO POWERSCHOOL:
FEBRUARY 23

45. @WaukeeCounselor WHS Counseling Blog WHS Website: Course Guide
RESOURCES:
@WaukeeCounselor WHS Counseling Blog WHS Website: Course Guide

46. QUESTIONS? TIMBERLINE: Angie Jilek ajilek@waukeeschools.org
PRAIRIEVIEW:
Larry Kenealy

47. SCHOOL COUNSELORS Follow us on Twitter: @WaukeeCounselor
Christian Grandgenett (A-D)
Jodi Vogt (E-K)
Jason Sanders (L-R)
Beth Streit (S-Z)