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Course Registration:
Class of 2013
Senior Year Counts,
No Senior Slough!!!
Mondovi High School
Graduation Requirements
24 credits to graduate
4 English, 3 Social Studies, 2 Math, 2
Science, 1 ½ Phy. Ed., Health (M.S.), and
Personal Finance
4 Graduation Points
– 10th Grade WKCE Test
– Do you have all your point?
4-year College Admissions
Criteria
 4 credits English (prefer Honors English)
 3 credits Social Studies
 3 credits Math (Algebra. 1 & higher)
 3 credits Science (Ag. Science???)
 2 credits Foreign Language????
 Madison, UW-Eau Claire, Minnesota and a variety of
private colleges require two units of the same foreign
language . . . Madison prefers 3 or more
 UW-Platteville and UW-Milwaukee do not require foreign
language to be admitted, but require it for graduation.
 Plan accordingly…Know the requirements of the schools
you are considering!!!!
4-year College Admissions
Criteria continued…
ACT
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Class Rank
Rigor of schedule- What are you going to do to
separate yourself from other applicants
In Regards to rigor of schedule consider the
following:
– Quality vs. Quantity
– What you have taken vs. What you could have taken.
SENIOR YEAR SHOULD BE YOUR MOST DIFFICULT
(GPA and Class Rank continue until Graduation)
ACT
 ACT Test Dates:
April 14, 2012: Deadline is March 9th (March 10th –
23rd)
June 9, 2012: Deadline is May 4th (May 5th-18th)
 MHS will host ACT for both test dates
 MHS will be offering ACT Prep Course in March???
 MHS Test Center Code 224820
 Register online at www.actstudent.org
 Fee =
$34.00 for ACT
$49.50 for ACT plus writing.
Compass Test
Test used for entrance into technical colleges
Test readiness level in Reading, Math, & Writing
(English)
Used to place you in appropriate courses
Available at MHS almost any day
Registration quick and easy
Computerized progressive test
– Untimed typically 1 ½ to 2 hours
– $20
Other Post-Secondary
Options
2-Year Community/Junior Colleges
– Meet minimum college entrance
requirements and take ACT test
Technical Colleges
– Check specific programs as they differ
greatly (space is limited
Proprietary/Specialty School Schools
– Subjective entry
Military
– ASVAB and H.S. Diploma
Registration Handbook
Policies…(Add/Drop Policy)
HS grad. requirements/college entrance
requirements and preparation
Academic distinctions and awards
Educational Programs (Youth Options, PASS,
Advanced Standing, etc.)
Specific courses for each grade level and
prerequisites
Teacher’s Assistant/Independent Study
Certified Work Experience
Distance Learning Courses
Distance Learning Classes
Emerging Technologies (Durand HS)
AP Psychology (Durand HS)
– Does not replace Political Science and/or Intro.
To Psych-Must take in addition to these courses
Medical Terminology (1st Semester) (CVTC)
Sign Language (NTC)
Intro to Sociology (CVTC)
– Must still take Political Science and Psych.
Intro to College Writing (Eng. 110 UWMWC)
– Must still take English 12 or Honors English
Distance Learning Notes:
• English 110 requires a college placement test and
state youth options form
• Sociology and Med. Term. require a CVTC youth
options form
• Sign Language requires a NTC youth options form
• All students must sign a contract with district and
must earn a C or better
• Limited room, if needed GPA will be used
• English 110, Sociology, Med.Term, and Sign Lang.
offer dual credit- college and HS credit
Teachers Assistant
Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA- waiver
available
Must take seven courses other than TA…in
essence TA replaces your study hall
Grade will be on a pass/fail which will not affect
your GPA
Can receive no more than one credit over entire
HS career
Can take a TA for no credit as well- replaces
study hall and does not count as class
Must submit application at time of registration
Course numbers: TA for credit 2991 and 2992,
TA for no credit 31 and 32
Independent Study
Must be approved by teacher
Offers students the ability to take a course
not offered in the registration handbook
Designed to provide students an advanced
opportunity in a specific subject area
Course content and requirements vary
depending on arrangement between
teacher and student
Course numbers are 51 and 52
Agriculture as Science????
Plants. Greenhouse, and Landscaping, Vet.
Science, and Food Science are accepted as
science credit
Will count towards your two credits of science
At this time they will not count towards your
three credits of science for collegiate
entrance
Plan accordingly!!!!
Certified Work Experience
(CWE)
School supervised work experience during school hours
Students can earn ½ credit per semester of CWE (must
work approximately 10-15 hours per week and show a
pay stub)
Students will earn ½ credit per semester of CWE
regardless of how many hours you are working.
Students can have a max of 3 hrs off
Students are allowed to come in late and/or leave early
Removed from program if you are failing at any grading
period and you have any unexcused absences
Miscellaneous No Credit
State law allows all seniors on track for
graduation to miss one period a day
MHS allows students to miss either 1st or 8th
hour
We can not guarantee what hour you will have
off
Athletes keep in mind practice after school you
may want to consider coming in late
Course #s are 11 and 12
Students do not have to do this and can do for
only one semester if they wish
Physical Education
& Health
Advanced Fitness
Body Shop Fitness
Team Sports
Lifetime Activities
Outdoor Adventures
Health (Does not
count as PE credit)
Can take courses
multiple times
Classes will be taught
both semester
All PE teachers will
teach
Summer School 2012
Runs four weeks from June 18th to July 13th
Classes run Mon.-Fri. in the morning
This year we will offer Math and/or
English/Social Studies
Session 1 8:00-10:15 and Session 2 10:3012:45
Students can earn ½ credit for each
Grades are on a Pass/Fail basis
Phy. Ed. offered in afternoon for ¼ credit
Driver’s Education
Cost is $325
Available in the
summer from July
16th-Aug. 3rd M-F
8:00-10:00
Questions contact
Safety and Respect
Driving School
Registration Sheets
Please check Pre-Printed ID labels
Please circle English 12 or Honors English
and write in the corresponding course number
Political Science and Intro. Psychology
already entered…everyone must take
Do you need to make up a failed course…if
so plan on summer school or reenroll next
year
If interested write in misc. no credit as an
elective and hour of preference (1st or
8th)…Course numbers 11 and 12
Registration Sheets…Cont.
Choose 4 alternatives and rank them…choose
them carefully as if you would have to take them!!!
Total credits and circle at the top left of the
registration sheet
Mark in top left corner intentions for after high
school
Write clearly so Mrs. Brenner can read it!!!
Registration sheets will be collected tomorrow
(Feb. 2nd) at the beginning of your English class
Students who do not return a completed
registration sheet will be required to register during
their study hall that day
Registering for Courses
Course numbers: odd=1st semester and
even=2nd semester
Make sure course number matches course title
Choices do not equal class period
If course is two semesters then you must enter
it in both semesters
If course has two course numbers and meets
for only one semester please choose semester
in which you want course… (example-Foods 1)
Please pay attention to courses that meet 1
semester vs. 2 semester
Options for next year
Honors English vs. English 12, Need a “B” in
English 11 or better to take Honors
College bound students…highly consider taking
a math, science, and/or foreign language course
next year
Technical College bound students check your
programs entrance requirements
Is distance learning right for you???
Have a job???...think about CWE
Art- All art classes are available w/o Intro.
Do you need a study hall with AO???
Choose electives wisely!!!
Final Registration Thoughts:
According to technical colleges and universities your Senior
year should be your most difficult year in HS
Athletes remember that you need six classes to remain eligible
as per WIAA rules
Physics II, Ag. Mech. & Adv. Metals, Basic Electricity, Health,
Photography II, Computer Technology, and Web Page &
Design are new(er) courses
Numerous course title changes…Ag. Dept.
Statistics offered both semesters
Plants, Greenhouse, & Landscaping is transcripted credit at
CVTC
Show Choir vs. Chorus…or both
Journalism/Mass Communications…must receive permission
from Mr. Brieske
Physics is not a math course!!!
Advising Help
During your study hall and/or A.O.
Receive pass from me prior to coming
down.
For
– Credit checks
– GPA
– Consultation
– Anything else???
Career Clusters
Ag., Food, & Natural
Resources
Architecture &
Construction
Arts, A/V, &
Technology
Business
Education
Finance
Government
Health Sciences
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, &
Corrections
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math
Transportation &
Logistics
Research, Research, Research
Use Wiscareers
An excellent resource for career
assessments, school/occupational
searches, resume building, etc.
Web-based, and therefore accessible
from anywhere.
www.wiscareers.wisc.edu
Student Code: mhs-c552
Questions?????