2. 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: – General information (your name, ID number, address, e-mail address, etc.) – Please get all necessary signatures (math, world language, advanced, and AP classes) – Career Cluster information – Post high school plans

3. It’s Scheduling Season! Preble High School 2011- 2012 School Year

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

5. 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 22.00 credits TOTAL: 22.0 credits

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

7. Senior Year Checklist 6 credits 1 English credit (4 English credits to graduate).5 PFL (Personal Financial Literacy) or have tested out Credits to make up for failed classes Necessary classes for admission to post- secondary programs

8. Yes! You are required to be in school all day senior year! Wisconsin Statute 118.33 (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.

9. 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

10. 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”.

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

12. 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

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

14. 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!

15. 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!!!

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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)

19. 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.

20. AP class reminder Students are encouraged to take AP classes but need to remember to calculate how much time is needed for homework. 1 AP class = 1-2 hours of homework per night. Know your limits! Don’t over schedule your time!

21. 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

22. Certified Skilled CO-OP Required: 2.5 GPA, in good standing. Have taken one class in coop subject area. Permission from Coop advisor. Attendance is important. Please schedule 6 credits until paperwork has been completed and approved for Coop. Elective credit and hourly wage.

23. Other Items of Interest The John Dewey Academy for Learning Charter School, p. 21 Online Courses/Virtual Learning, p. 22 International Baccalaureate, p.23-28

24. On Student Connect ONLINE Credit Course Number Name of CourseSchoolSelect (x) 0UTL007200Online/Virtual Courses E-P-S-W CHARTER CreditCourse Number Name of CourseSelect (x) 0UTL00730John Dewey Academy

25. On Student Connect Contd. IBPlease check in the IB Below if you are interested Diploma Programme Select (x) 0UTL007100IB Diploma Programme

26. 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.

27. More specifics to consider…

28. 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

29. 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.

30. New: Mathematics Electives College Mathematics College Mathematics (CEP) Trigonometry Mathematical Modeling Visual Basic I Visual basic II AP Computer Science in Java

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

32. 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

33. Rockin, Strummin, Plunkin,& Drummin 2 New! “Rockin, Strummin, and Plunkin and Drummin 2”

34. SCIENCE – 2 credits Physical Science and Biology for graduation, BUT …for colleges: 3-4 years of lab science Chemistry or Conceptual Chemistry are highly recommended. Biology in Gr. 9 and Chemistry in Gr. 10? MUST take a Physics course to graduate (or take Physical Science).

35. SCIENCE (con’t) Conceptual Chemistry is a college-prep chemistry course (not for a science-related field). Some NWTC programs will not accept this. It is required that students have COMPLETED at least Algebra before taking a chemistry or physics course. It is recommended that you complete Chemistry and Biology before taking Advanced Biology.

36. Personal and Financial Literacy.5 credit 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.

37. 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.

38. New this year… Chinese 2 AP Spanish

39. 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

40. 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.

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

42. 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)

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

44. Student Connect: Check your access. You will need your transcript with your State ID number. Scheduled in school Computer Lab. Computer Scheduling

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

46. Things to remember: Parent signature/YOUR signature Teacher recommendations Alternate choices listed Teacher recommendations Completed forms for certain classes* Teacher recommendations! Signatures! Signatures! * See your counselor for forms!

47. Course Selection Sheet Deadlines January 5, 2011 Signatures Required! Parents Your signature Teacher initials especially for Math and AP courses World Language Science January 5, 2011

48. Announcement My Education, My Way February 3, 2011 Upcoming: Individual Planning Conference for Grade 11 ACT / SAT should be taken in Spring, 2011

49. QUESTIONS??