Transcript Career Areas

It’s Scheduling Season
th
for 10 graders at
Preble High School
(10-11 School Year)
NEW this year… Scheduling is “Going Green”
• Detailed descriptions of course selections will now
be found on the Green Bay Public School website:
www.greenbay.k12.wi.us
Also NEW this year… you will enter your
own course requests into Student Connect
Today, you have been given:
• Course selection
sheet
• Transcript
- Complete and turn into
your LA’s teacher ahead
of time. Courses will be
entered in the computer
lab December 15th
- Use this to determine
which courses you need to
take. Classes in progress
this year are also listed.
Avoid signing up for
classes you’ve already
taken
• Academic & Career
Planning Guide
• Checklist of
Expectations
- Read and share with
parents
- Make sure you have done
everything on the list
Students with IEP’s
• Your IEP teacher will advise you on your
core classes, such as math, science, social
studies, language arts, and PFM
• You should be thinking about the elective
classes you are interested in taking
The 16 Career Clusters include:
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
Business, Management & Administration
Education & Training
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety & Security
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales & Service
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
On www.careercruising.com, you can select the
“Career” button to search for occupations that fall
into each cluster:
To Log On:
USER NAME:
Preble
PASSWORD:
green
Pathways
• 4-Year University
• 2-Year Technical
College or UW-Center
School
• Employment
• Apprenticeships
• Military
- PICK a CAREER
FOCUS AREA and
PATHWAY ON YOUR
COURSE SHEET!
Graduation Requirements
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English LA
4 credits
Social Studies
3 credits
Mathematics
3 credits
Biology
1 credit
Physical Science*
1 credit
PFL
.5 credit
Phy Ed
1.5 credits
Health
.5 credit
Electives
7.5 credits
TOTAL
22.0 credits
* Chemistry (1 cr.) and Physics (1 cr.)
may be substituted for Physical
Science = 3 credits of science
required for graduation
The service learning requirement is
now met through Social Studies 9,
but hours can still be documented
on the transcript.
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Service learning awards include:
Civic Engagement Award
President’s Volunteer Service
Award
Special colored cords on
graduation gown
How many credits do I sign up for?
• 6 credits with a study
hall each semester
• 6.5 credits with study
hall one semester, one
without
• 7 credits with no study
halls
* School policy states
that “a student must
carry at least 6
credits a year”
Course numbers will be IMPORTANT when
scheduling classes:
• A number ending in “1” means the class will
be 1st semester; a “2” means second
semester.
• A number ending in 3 means it is a full-year
course.
• A number ending in “4” means that it is a
semester-long course that will be offered
EITHER first or second semester.
• A number beginning with UTL means that it
is a team-taught, regular ed course.
What are Concurrent Enrollment
Program (CEP) Courses?
- Classes taught in Green Bay High Schools for
which college credit can be earned through
NWTC (no cost), UW-Green Bay, or St.
Norbert’s College (about $180 for 3 credits).
Check on transferability
- Final grade goes on both high school and
college transcript
- Deadline to submit application, statement, and
teacher recommendations is March 1st
- Can change mind about taking it for college
credit up to 10 days into the class. After that,
no changes can be made
2010-11 CEP Courses:
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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)
NEW Intro to Educational Practice (NWTC)
Medical Terminology (NWTC)
General Anatomy and Physiology (NWTC)
NEW 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 Apprenticeship Program
• 2 year commitment – Jr.
and Sr. year (+ summer)
• Experience involves:
* 1 hour of instruction a
day related to chosen area
* 5 partial days working
in business and industry
with a mentor
* Earn certificate of
occupational proficiency
* Keep a full HS schedule
until a placement is found,
then a 1-5 schedule
• Students must apply and
interview for program
YA APPLICATIONS due February 8th NO EXCEPTIONS!
Areas include:
• Financial services
• Printing services
• Health services
• Lodging management
• Automotive technology
• Auto collision
• Logistics management
• Information
Technology/Computer
Science
• Manufacturing-machining
• Drafting-engineering
• Drafting-mechanical
design
• Construction
• Cabinetry
• Welding
• Industrial Equipment
Technology
• Information
Technology/Networking
Traveling to Other High Schools
• Students may sign up for classes that are offered at
other schools
• Transportation is your responsibility, and it must be
reliable
• Must complete a shared student form (get from
counselor)
• Travel during a study hall and/or lunch
• No guarantees the class will fit into your schedule
Are you interested in:
• Zero hour (6:30 am)
- PFL
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Advanced Biology
• Evening
(Mon/Tues/Thurs)
- Digital Media (s1)
- AP Music Theory
- Welding (s1)
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hour (3:05 pm)
- Computer Essentials
(s1)
If so, PLEASE check the
correct box on your
course selection sheet.
No guarantees these
classes will be
available.
9th
(formerly Keyboarding)
- Physical Science
What’s new in Agriscience/Natural
Resources?
• This is the last year for Ag
Coop (Will be a Youth
Apprenticeship program in
2011-12)
New offerings:
• 1 semester of
Biotechnology
• 1 semester of Large
Animals: Their Care and
Welfare
• 1 semester of Current
Issues in Wildlife/Natural
Resources
• 1 semester of
Equine/Horse Science for
Work & Recreation
• 1 semester of
Aquaculture: Raising Fish
for Recreation & Profit
• 1 semester of Forestry
What’s new in Business
Education/Marketing?
• No longer
International
Business 1 and 2 –
Now just 1
semester of
International
Business, open to
all grade levels
• Keyboarding is
now called
Computer
Essentials
• Marketing and
Advertising is now
called Advertising
What’s new in Family & Consumer
Education?
• The Nursing Assistant
(CNA) class will now be a
2-hour block
- For certification, need 32
hours of clinicals and
missing not more than 4
days of the class
- Technical colleges as
well as many other health
programs require
certification as an entry
requirement
• Child Services SkillCertified Coop is coming
to Preble next year
- Must complete Early
Childhood Education
class prior to joining coop
(Provides certification
as an assistant Child Care
Teacher)
- Must have 1 Child
Development class before
taking this course
What’s new in Music Education?
• NEW course called “Rockin’, Strummin’,
Plunkin’, and Drummin’ 1 – one semester
- Opportunity to play the electric guitar,
keyboard, and percussion instruments
- No outside practice or concert performances
required
• Music Theory is a class for students with a strong
career interest and/or talent in music
• Bilingual Choir will be an option for next year
What’s new in World Language?
• Chinese 1 will now be
offered at Preble!
• American Sign
Language at
Southwest (accepted
by colleges)
• UW-Madison and
UW-Eau Claire
require two
consecutive years of
same language prior to
admission
Taking two years of same
language leaves 4-yr college
options open senior year!
What’s new in Technology
Education?
• 3-D Animation and
• Students must have
Game Design will
teacher approval and
now be offered at
complete paperwork
Preble – one semester
before enrolling in
Research and
• Printing Processes is
Development for up
now a semester instead
to 1 credit
of a year – Must take
this course before
taking Printing
Production (year long)
Personal and Financial Literacy
(formerly PFM)
• Open to juniors and
seniors
• The test-out option is
offered Nov of each year
• Costs $5 - Must score
70% or better to earn a
“P” - Credit is not given
on the transcript for
passing the test – Class is
just waived
• Seniors cannot take the
test out – they must take
the class if they have not
tested out prior to sr. year
• The test out is not an
option if PFL is already in
student’s schedule
What are my options for English Language Arts
in Grade 11?
• English Language Arts 11 – 1 credit
• OR Read 180 if in class this year and teacher
recommends it for next year
The following can REPLACE English 11 with
teacher recommendation/initials on sheet:
• Advanced English Language Arts 11 – 1 credit
• AP or CEP Language and Composition – 1 credit
• AP or CEP Literature and Composition – 1 credit
Other English options
for juniors include:
• Electives like Media Study, Speech, etc. (see
course description online for details)
• Fundamentals of Public Address (CEP option),
Acting, or Intro to Theater are other elective
options available at West High School
• Students must have 4 credits of English
Language Arts to graduate! Some 4-year
colleges do not accept certain LA’s electives.
Be sure to check on the acceptability of your
classes with the college of your choice
What are my options for SOCIAL
STUDIES?
• Juniors should take Social Studies 11: U.S.
History and World Affairs (1914 to present)
• If you took AP World History in Gr. 10, you
should take AP US History junior year. If you
took AP US History, you should take AP World
History junior year
• If you don’t want another AP class after taking AP
World or AP US History this year, take Social
Studies 11
• 3 credits of social studies are required to
graduate! Consult with your teacher for
recommendations
What’s new in Social Studies?
• Challenges of the 21st Century is now called
Modern Issues
• Multicultural Studies is now called Issues of Race
and Diversity
• NEW class called “Ancient Cultures” – 1
semester
– The course explores the people, ideas, values, and
events that have shaped ancient cultures.
MATH
• Speak to current math teacher and get initials by
their recommendation - If you struggle in math,
ask about an enrichment/2-hour block
• Colleges prefer to see 4 years of high school math,
even though only 3 are required for graduation
• Taking Algebra I in Grade 8 counts for 1 elective
credit, not math credit. Gr. 8 Geometry does
count for HS math credit
• If you are 4-year college bound, the completion of
Algebra II is widely expected
• Int. Math A and B, as well as Int. Math 1 and 2
are no longer available next year
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
Can also earn a .5 math credit by taking:
Introduction of Computer Programming in
Visual Basic
** Only 1 credit total of alternative math classes
can apply toward the 3rd required math
credit
SCIENCE
• Only need Physical
Science and Biology for
graduation, BUT 4-year
colleges require at least 3
years of lab science and
prefer four years
• Many nursing, health, and
engineering programs
require Chemistry before
applying
• If you took Biology in Gr.
9 and Chemistry in Gr. 10,
you MUST take Physics
before graduation (or take
Physical Science)
Consult with your
current teacher for
their
recommendation!
Other Science Reminders:
• Conceptual Chemistry is a college-prep
chemistry course for students who do not have a
strong math background and do not plan to enter
a science-related field
• Chemistry is for students who have demonstrated
a strong mathematical background and are
interested in a science-related career
• It is recommended students complete a chemistry
class prior to taking Advanced Biology
• Students taking AP Chemistry or AP Physics
should have successfully completed Algebra II
before taking the class
What’s new in Science?
• NEW class called “Energy Conservation
Dynamics” – one semester
- Students learn ways to save energy, the
importance of energy conservation, and the
impact of energy savings for society and the
environment
*This class must be taken before taking “Energy
and Society” (CEP or non CEP) – a semester
course designed to prepare students for careers
in alternative and renewable energy
General Anatomy and Physiology – At East
High
It’s recommended to take
Medical Terminology
at East along with this
class.
• Can take as a CEP course for
NWTC credit
• Both CEP and non-CEP
option = 1 HS credit for year
• Must have completed
Biology and Chemistry OR
Conceptual Chem with a “C”
or better to take this course
• Rigorous, lab intensive
course
• Students taking this course
for credit in a nursing
program at NWTC must earn
a “B” or better
Physical Education
• Passing PE 9 is required to
take Personal Fitness.
Passing Personal Fitness is
required to take Strength
Training
• If you take a year of Phy
Ed, the 2nd class will count
for elective credit (unless
you are making up a failed
semester)
• You can take the same
•Phy Ed can be taken
class twice (except PE 9)
PASS/FAIL – must note on
• BE SURE to read
course selection sheet and
descriptions of classes–
cannot change mind after class
changes are discouraged
begins
Summer Physical Education
• If you plan to take PE in
the summer, still sign up
for a PE class for Jr. year
but indicate that you plan
to take summer gym
• If you complete summer
gym, we will put a study
hall in place of the PE
class in your schedule
• If you want a full schedule
without study halls, we
will leave PE out of your
schedule. You will need
to let us know if it needs
to be added
Summer School
• Course information
and registration
materials will arrive in
late March or early
April
• Listen for
announcements
• Some courses like
summer Phy Ed fill
QUICKLY. Register
early!!!
Youth Options
• For Juniors and Seniors
• District may pay the
tuition to take classes at
NWTC, UWGB or St.
Norbert’s
• Class must not be
offered in Green Bay
high schools
• Must apply and meet
college requirements
-Apply in Oct. & Feb. for
following semester
-Must provide own
transportation
Retaking a Course
• If you earned a “D” or
“F” in a class, courses
can be retaken.
• New grade will
replace former grade if
higher. NOTE: You
cannot earn credit for
the same course twice
(exception is math).
NCAA Requirements
• If you want to play on a
college athletic team, visit:
www.ncaa.org for the name
of courses that are approved
for credit through the
NCAA. These courses are
also listed in the course
selection book.
• See your counselor or Mr.
Retzki (athletic director) if
questions
A FEW REMINDERS…
• We do not honor requests for specific study
hall or lunch periods due to limited space in
each section. (Exceptions may be granted
by building principal with valid reason).
• The class choices you make are
COMMITMENTS. Staff are hired based on
your requests for enrollment – so CHOOSE
WISELY! Adds and drops of classes are
discouraged. If there is good cause for a
change, requests must be made before the
first 10 days of the new school year.
Don’t Forget:
•BE READY TO GO the day your
class comes to the computer lab! Ask
questions of teachers and counselors
before that day so your sheet is
completely filled in
•It is extremely important that you list
at least three alternate class choices
and have a parent/guardian
signature
• This PowerPoint can be found on
www.greenbayprebleonline.com
QUESTIONS??