Transcript Course Registration - Mondovi School District

Course Registration
Class
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2015
Mondovi High School:
Graduation Requirements
24 credits to graduate???...likely 25.5
 4 English, 3 Social Studies, 2 Math, 2
Science, 1 ½ Phy. Ed., Health (M.S.),
and Personal Finance
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4 Graduation Points
 10th Grade WKCE Test
4 year college:
Admission Requirements
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4 credits English
3 credits Social Studies
3 credits Math (Algebra. 1 & higher)
3 credits Science
2 credits Foreign Language
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Madison, UW-Eau Claire, Minnesota, and a variety of
Wisconsin private colleges require two or more units
of the same foreign language
UW-Platteville and UW-Milwaukee do not require
foreign language to be admitted, but require it for
graduation.
Be responsible and check all schools you may
consider
College and Technical College
Admissions
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Rigor of schedule
ACT or Compass
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Class Rank
In Regards to rigor of schedule consider the
following:
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Quality vs. Quantity
What you have taken vs. What you could have
taken.
ACT and Compass
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Entrance exam for colleges and tech. schools
Scores are used to predict your success as a
college freshmen and place you in appropriate
classes
According to ACT students score higher when:
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They enroll in a more rigorous schedule, regardless of
achievement level
They enroll in math and science courses beyond Chemistry
and Algebra II
Students enroll in a foreign language
Physics is most important course for improving ACT score
Explore Test
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First in a series of practice ACT tests
Designed to help students prepare for success on
ACT test
Will provide college readiness benchmarks in
core academic areas
Let you know how you did in terms of percentiles
(class and nation)
Career information and career planning inventory
Scores are back…Please see Mr. Hass starting
next week
Post-Secondary Options
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4 year and Community Colleges
 Meet college admission requirements
and ACT test
Technical Colleges
 HS diploma, Compass Exam, and/or specific HS
courses
Specialty Schools
 Subjective entry based on applicants skills
Military
 ASVAB Test and H.S. Diploma
High School Elective Areas:
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Agriculture
 Art
 Business
 Family and Consumer Ed. (FACE)
 Industrial and Technical
 Music
 Physical Education and Health
 World Language
Agriculture Courses
-Mr. Wehling
1 in 5 Americans have a career in Agriculture
 Agriculture courses teach LIFE SKILLS!
 Agriculture is more than just farming, it is:
 Veterinary and Animal Science
 Plant Science and Landscaping
 Forestry and Wildlife
 Leadership and FFA
 Mechanics and Engines
 Welding and Metals
Agriculture Career Paths
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1. Animal Systems
Veterinary Science (HS Science Credit)
 2. Plant Systems
 Plants, Greenhouse, & Landscaping (HS
Science Credit)
 3. Food Science
 Food Science (HS Science Credit)
 4. Wildlife/Natural Resources
 Wildlife and Natural Resources
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Agriculture Career Paths
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5. Power/Structure/Technical
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6. Leadership/Communication
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General Metals
Small Engines
Ag. Mechanics & Advanced General Metals
Ag. Leadership I & II
7. Overview of All Ag. Career Paths
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***Agriculture Exploration***
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Recommended for sophomores
interested in field of study
Art Courses
-Mr. PongratzStudy and learn in a state-of-the-art facility
Students will have an opportunity to work with many
different materials and do a variety of fun/creative
projects.
3. All projects in all classes will emphasize the
elements and principles of design
4. Technique will be emphasized as students gain an
historical perspective of art
5. Students will constantly be using and refining
creative problem solving skills which will not only be
helpful for other courses, but also, in every day life.
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Art Courses and Careers:
Courses:
 Intro to Art (year long)
 Commercial Art
 Optical Art
 Drawing I and II
 Painting I and II
 Pottery I and II
 Sculpture and Design
 Photography I and II
Careers:
 Advertising
 Graphic Design
 Photography
 Interior Design
 Fashion
 Media Arts/Animation
 Illustration
 Industrial Design
Business Education
-Mrs. FathNon Computerized
Courses
1. Personal Finance
2. Accounting
3. Accounting II (Ind.
Study)
4. Note Taking
5. Business Law
Computerized Courses
1. Computer Applications
2. Web Page and Design
3. Information Processing
4. Publications (Yearbook)
Family and Consumer Ed.
-Mrs. Lantz
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Prepares students for
their roles in family and
society
Students will research
the following topics:
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Relationships
Parenting
Nutrition
Food preparation
Money management
Consumer economics
F.A.C.E. and Careers
Courses:
 Family Relationships
 Foods I, II, and Adv.
Foods
 Parenting
 Working with
Children
 Independent Living
Careers:
 Child Care/Daycare
 Chef/Cook
 Head Start Teacher
 Human Development
 Food Production
 Family Life Educator
Industrial and Technical Ed.
-Mr. Semingson
Provides students with an awareness of many
industries and technical world
 Introduces students to the rapidly changing job outlook
in our society
 Offers students a vast amount of experience in
developing “hands-on” skills, which in return can be
turned in a lifelong career
 Provides students an opportunity to develop basic
ideas in a workable product and ultimately into a
finished product
 Students will explore the careers available in this field
and develop the confidence and independence
necessary to successfully compete in these careers
Industrial and Technical
Education
Courses:
Careers:
 Intro to Drafting
 Architect
 Intro to Woods
 Construction Foremen
 Adv. Woods
 Engineer (All kinds)
 Basic Electricity
 Computer
Programming
 Engineering and P/S
 Industrial Technology
 Computer Technology
 Packaging
 Architectural Drafting
 Machinist
 Home Repair
 Contractor
 Carpentry
 Computer Aided Drawing  Drafting
 Manufacturing
 Adv. CAD
Music
-Ms. Delveaux & Mr. Boll
Concert Band
 Concert Chorus
 Show Choir
 Exploring Music
-Music is an essential part of
the total curriculum
-Excellent opportunity to
express feelings, emotions
and ideas
-Music department offers
variety of musical experiences
Physical Education and Health
Courses
Stipulations
PE 9 (9th grade only)
 Adv. Fitness (9-12)
 Body Shop Fitness (9-12)
 Lifetime Activities (10-12)
 Team Sports (10-12)
 Outdoor Adventures (10-12)
 Health (10-12) (Does not
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All freshmen must take PE
9 (Phy. Ed. M/W)
Must choose two different
PE classes other than PE 9
(Phy Ed. M/W)
Must take PE twice during
10th & 11th, 10th & 12th, or
11th &12th grade
Can take PE courses
multiple time but remember
stipulation #2
Driver’s Education
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Must be 14 years old
and 8 months at the
beginning of the
semester
Cost is $325 (subject
to change)
NOT for CREDIT
Highly recommended
for summer school
July 16th-Aug. 3rd
Distance Learning Courses
Emerging Technologies (10-12)
 Medical Terminology (10-12 1st Sem.)
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Dual Credit with CVTC and MHS
 3 credits CVTC=.75 MHS credit
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Sign Language
Dual Credit with NTC and MHS
 2 credits at NTC=.5 MHS credit
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Summer School 2012
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Runs four weeks- June 18th-July 13th
Classes run Mon.-Fri. Session 1 8:00-10:15
and Session 2 10:30-12:45
This year we will offer Math and
English/Social Studies
Students can earn ½ credit for each
Phy. Ed.- Not available until after
Sophomore year…page 26
Registration Booklet
Policies…Drop/Add Policies
 HS grad. Requirements
 Educational Programs
 Academic Distinctions
 College requirements and preparation
 Specific courses for each grade level
and prerequisites
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Registration Sheets
Please check Pre-Printed ID labels
 Make sure course number matches
course title
 Write clearly so Mrs. Brenner and Moe
can read it!!!
 Remember need six classes to participate
in co-curriculars
 Honor Graduate- Need seven credits per
year
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Registration Sheets
Choose 4 alternatives and rank them…choose
them carefully!!!
 Total credits and circle at the top left of the
registration sheet
 Registration sheets will be collected Thursday
Feb. 2nd during class!!!!
 Those that do not bring back a completed
registration sheet will be required to register
during their study hall that day
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Registering for Courses
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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
Most, but not all, electives meet for one semester
(exception being Accounting, Adv. Woods, music
courses, world language, and Intro to Art)
Options for Next Year…
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Person Finance…Can take as a sophomore but
more effective if you are a junior and only if space
allows
Accelerated Algebra…May want to consider
doubling up with your Math courses (Acct. Geom.
and Algebra II) (Talk to Math Department)
Physical Science…May want to consider Biology
and Chemistry (Talk to Mr. Linse)
Biology…May want to consider Chemistry and
Human Anatomy together (Talk to Mr. Anderson)
Drivers Ed. in the summer... great idea!!!
Final Registration Notes:
Statistics now offered both semesters
 Basic Electricity, Computer Technology,
Web Page & Design, Exploring Music,
and Photography II are newer courses
 Plants, Greenhouse, & Landscapingtranscripted credit at CVTC worth three
credits
 Numerous course name changes
 Show Choir vs. Chorus or both
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Career Clusters
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Ag., Food, & Natural
Resources
 Architecture &
Construction
 Arts, A/V, &
Technology
 Business
 Education
 Finance
 Government
 Health Sciences
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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
Advising Help
During your study hall and/or A.O.
 Receive pass from me prior to coming
down.
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Credit checks
 GPA
 Consultation
 Anything else???
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Questions