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Course Registration
Class of 2014
Halfway Home!!!!
Mondovi High School
Graduation Requirements
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24 credits to graduate???…likely 25
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
– Results back very soon
Preparing for College…
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English
Social Studies
Math (Algebra. 1 & higher)
Science
Foreign Language
 Madison, UW-Eau Claire, Minnesota, and numerous
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.
 Be responsible and check all schools you are
considering
4-year College Admissions
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ACT
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Class Rank
Rigor of schedule
In Regards to rigor of schedule consider the
following:
– Quality vs. Quantity
– What you have taken vs. What you could
have taken.
ACT and Compass Exam
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Exams for entrance into college and tech. college
Most students will take at the end of their Junior
year
Sophomores can take as well
According to ACT students score higher when:
– They enroll in a more rigorous schedule,
regardless of achievement level
– They enroll in math and science courses
beyond Chemistry and Algebra II
– Physics is the most useful course for improving
ACT
– Students enroll in a foreign language
PLAN Exam
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2nd in a series of Pre-ACT test for all 10th
graders
Sequel to the Explore exam everyone took
last year
Provides an estimated ACT score and
college readiness level in English, Math,
Reading, & Science
Helps students explore career options
Helps provide direction for life after HS
Testing will end of Feb. to beginning of
March
Post-Secondary Options
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4 Year and 2 Year Colleges
– Must meet minimum college credit
requirement and ACT test
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Technical Colleges
– Check program to determine requirements
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Specialty/Proprietary Schools
– Subjective entry
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Military
– ASVAB and H.S. Diploma
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
Registration Handbook
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Policies…pg 8, Add/Drop Policy
HS grad. Requirements
College requirements and preparation
Educational Programs (Youth Options, PASS,
Advanced Standing, etc.)
Academic Distinctions and Awards
Specific courses for each grade level and
prerequisites
Certified Work Experience
Teacher’s Assistant/Independent Study
Distance Learning Courses
Teachers Assistant
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Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA- petition available
Does not count as one of your six classes for athletics
Need to take seven other courses…so in essence will
replace your study hall
Grade will be pass/fail and will not affect your GPA
Can receive no more than one credit over entire HS
career
Can take a TA for no credit if you so choose
Must complete TA application
Course numbers: TA for credit 2991 and 2992, TA for
no credit 31 and 32
Certified Work Experience
(CWE)
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School supervised work experience during
school hours
Don’t have to leave school and go directly to
work
Removed from program if you are failing at any
grading period and if you have any unexcused
absences
Students can earn ½ credit per semester of
CWE (must work at approximately 10-15 per
week)
As a junior you are allowed to leave early for
one hour…after 7th period or come in late…start
2nd period
Independent Study
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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
Distance Learning Classes
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Emerging Technologies (Durand HS)
AP Psychology (Durand HS)
– Does not replace US History-Must take in addition to
US History
Medical Terminology (CVTC)
Sign Language (NTC)
– We can not guarantee a second Sign Language course
for college entrance
Intro to Sociology (CVTC)
Intro to College Writing (Eng. 110 UWMWC)
– Must still take English 11
Distance Learning Notes:
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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
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All students must sign a contract with district and
must earn a C or better
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Limited room, if needed GPA will be used
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English 110, Sociology, Med.Term, and Sign Lang.
offer dual credit- college and HS credit
Agriculture=Science???
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Starting 2009-10 school year
Plants, Greenhouse & Landscaping, Vet.
Science, and Food Science will be accepted as
elective and science credit
Will count towards your two credits of science
Students must still attempt physical science
and biology or biology and chemistry
At this time we are unsure if they will count
towards your three credits of science for
collegiate entrance
Plan accordingly!!!!
Summer School 2012
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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
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Must be 14 year
and 8 months at the
beginning of the
semester
Cost is $325
Questions contact
Safety and Respect
Driving school
Summer 2012- July
16th-Aug. 3rd
Physical Education
and Health
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Physical Education 9
Advanced Fitness
Body Shop Fitness
Team Sports
Lifetime Activities
Outdoor Adventures
Health (Does not count
as PE credit)
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You will have to take
at least one course
junior or senior year
Can take courses
multiple times
Classes will be taught
both semester
All PE teachers will
teach
Registration Sheets
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Please check Pre-Printed ID labels
Please review required courses already
listed
Decide which semester you want Personal
Finance and cross out other semester
Do I need more math, science, and/or
foreign language?
Do you need to make up a failed course…if
so plan on summer school or reenroll next
year
Registration Sheets
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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
Write clearly so Mrs. Brenner can read it!!!
Remember need six classes to participate in cocurriculars…WIAA rule
Registration sheets will be collected on
Thursday 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
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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, foreign language, and Intro to Art)
Options for Next Year
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AP US History vs. US History
Do I continue with foreign language?
Do I need more math and science?
Do I take more than one science and/or math
course?
Which semester do I take Personal Finance?
Do I take PE next year?
Distance Learning is it right for me?
Do you have a job?...CWE
Do I still need a study hall with AO?
Electives, choose them wisely
Final Registration Notes:
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New Courses: Health, Photography II, Computer
Technology, and Distance Learning Courses
Numerous course title changes
Statistics now offered both semesters
Web Page and Design and Basic Electricity are
newer courses
Plants, Greenhouses, and Landscaping is
transcripted credit at CVTC worth three credits
Journalism: must receive permission from Mr.
Brieske
Show Choir vs. Chorus…can take both
Sophomore Planning
Conferences
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Joint meeting with your parents during
the school day to discuss:
– Develop a post-secondary plan
– Career Assessment
– GPA/Class Rank
– ACT/PSAT/Plan/Explore/ASVAB tests
– Campus visits/job shadows
– Career Goals/Dreams
– Scholarships/Financial Aid
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
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Questions?????