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While you are waiting…
Complete the first page of your course registration sheet in
pencil:
Grade next school year
Name – Last name first
Gender
Student ID #
Home language
School now attending
Career Cluster
 Mark up to 3 areas of interest
 Post high school plans
 Indicate options being considered in the
future
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Senior Year
2013-2014
Preble High School
Let’s show “Preble Pride”
today by…
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 Attentive listening
 Raising your hand if you have a
question
 Following directions
 Respecting the personal space of others
 Taking all materials with you when you
exit the auditorium
Online Scheduling in the Computer Lab
You must be prepared to schedule on:
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 January 07----------Roberg, Pilarski
 January 08---------- Suda, Ahasay
 January 10---------- Henry, Villiesse/Nusbaum
 January 11---------- Vanremortel, Schuh
 January 29----------Racine, DelMarcelle, Pierquet,
Vanderheyden, Jacobs, Nusbaum,
Pringnitz, Kakwitch, Thurow-Riahi
Your teacher may request your scheduling sheets sooner.
Focus Question:
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What do I need to think about
as I consider what classes to
take next year?
Course Descriptions
Available on-line:
www.gbaps.org/students
Be aware of:
 Prerequisites
 Credits
 Grade level requirements
 School location
 Course fees
 Special expectations/requirements
 Length of class
It is your responsibility to know what you are
signing up for! Your class choices are a commitment;
choose wisely. Talk to teachers.
Your course selection sheet
indicates:
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Course
Length
School
Name of Course
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Introduction
Introduction to
to
TED070424
Semester
TED070424 Semester Technology
Technology
Principles of
Principles of
TED070721
TED070721
Year Engineering
Year Engineering
TED070722
TED070722
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Introduction to
Introduction to
Engineering
Engineering
Design (PLTW)
Design (PLTW)
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TED071321
TED071321
TED071322
TED071322
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Select
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Teacher
Initials
Grade
Prerequisite
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Use the Student Portal to review:
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 Next semester schedule (to avoid signing up for
a repeat class for next year)
 Transcript
 The number of credits earned
 Credits needed for graduation
 Accuracy of report
What Graduation requirements
are needed?
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Mathematics
Physical Science
Biology
Physical Education
Personal Financial Literacy
Health
Electives
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
1 credit
1 credit
1.5 credit
0.5 credit
0.5 credit
7.5 credits
Completing
some service
learning will
help you stand
out from other
job and/or
college
applicants.
TOTAL: 22 credits
* Chemistry (1 cr.) and Physics (1 cr.) may be substituted for Physical Science = 3
credits of science required for graduation.
What is my Pathway?
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College or University (2 or 4 years)
Technical College (Certificate/Technical
Degree/Associates Degree)
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Military (Enlisted/ROTC)
Post-High School Employment
Refer to “Programs of Study” in back
of Academic & Career Planning Guide
What are colleges looking for?
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Academics:
4 English Lang. Arts
3-4 Mathematics
3-4 Science
3-4 Social Studies
4 College Prep Electives
Key Factors:
-Rigor
-Grades in college prep
classes
-Scores on ACT/SAT
-Overall GPA
-Involvement
-Class rank
-Leadership
How do I find out about post
secondary requirements?
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-Visit college and military websites
-Schedule a visit to colleges and universities
-Meet with college reps and military
recruiters in the Preble Career Center
-Talk with alumni
-Call/email college admission offices
-Set up a meeting with your school counselor
-Use www.careercruising.com
How many credits to schedule?
Have I considered what other things are going to require my time?
6 credits: 1 study hall each
semester
6.5 credits: 1 study hall
either semester
7 credits: no study halls
 *GBAPS states that “a student must
carry at least 6 credits a year.”
Do I need to be in school all day?
Yes, according to Wisconsin Statute
118.33(1) (b) “…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 day.”
Should I Retake a Course?
If you earned a “D” or
“F” in a class, the
course can be retaken.
New grade will replace
the lower one.
NOTE: The exception is math.
Consider summer
school for this purpose
Science
 Chemistry is required before
taking AP Chemistry
 Physics is not required before
taking AP Physics, however,
recommended concurrent math
is Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus
 You must have a C or better in
Biology and Chemistry before
taking Gen. Anatomy and
Physiology at East High School
Physics is
required for
some majors at
UM-Twin Cities.
Be sure to check
with admissions.
Health Career Requirements for College:
 Students planning to pursue a nursing degree generally
need CNA certification prior to attending college
 Students entering some health-related occupations,
including programs at technical colleges, will need
Chemistry for admission (example: Nursing)
English Language Arts
 Most seniors will still need 1 credit of English
 If four college bound – recommend:
Expository Writing (.5) and
a Reading course (Novel, Science Fiction & Fantasy (.5) and/or
Speech (.5)
 Communication Applications is NOT for 4-year college bound
 AP Lit & Comp follows AP Lang & Comp
 Check with college(s) to ensure courses are accepted for language
arts credit
 Talk to your current teacher for their recommendation
Math
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 Most four year colleges require completion of
Algebra II before graduation
 A fourth year of math is preferred to keep skills
sharp and prepare students for college math
placement tests
 Competitive colleges look for a fourth year of math
 CEP College Math and Math with Business
Applications allow transcripted credit at NWTC
 Talk to your math teacher for their recommendation
Social Studies
If you earn a B in Psychology and/or
Sociology, you can have the course waived at
NWTC if required for your program
Don’t need Psychology before AP
Psychology
Electives such as Modern Issues, Intro to
Law, etc. are considered college-prep
electives
World/Foreign Language—
Do I need it?
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 Some colleges require 2
years but prefer 3 or 4.
 If a college does not
require foreign
language for admission,
it may be required for
college graduation.
 Technical colleges do
not require a foreign
language.
 Note: Being proficient
in another language
may be very useful in
any career.
Do I need more Physical
Education?
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PE 12 is an elective
credit. Student must
have fulfilled 1.5 PE
credits to be eligible!
Other PE choices can
be taken twice (except
PE 9).
Advanced Placement
Courses
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 Can earn college credit(s) at 90% of colleges by
scoring 3, 4, or 5 on test in May
 $89 fee per test (waiver available)
 Rigorous curriculum
 Teacher recommendation needed
Note: The ideal AP candidate is very motivated (A’s
and B’s) and understands there will be considerable
reading and writing homework.
What are the new classes or name
changes for next year?
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1) Microsoft Office- replaces Advanced Office
 Can’t take if you already took Advanced Office
 Option of taking for grade at NWTC (CEP)
2) Principles of Business
3) Entrepreneurship
***Business Law, Business Leadership, and International
Business concepts are being integrated into these two
new classes. Can take Principles of Business and/or
Entrepreneurship if you already took some of these
courses previously.
What other things do I
need to know?
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Zero Hour (6:30 AM) classes:
Chemistry
Language Arts 11
Personal Fitness
Biology
Advanced Biology
Personal Financial Literacy
Mark correct box on Course Request sheet for
“Preble Period 0.”
Would Youth Options be a
good choice?
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 Opportunity to earn college credit at
technical college or university
 Must be a course not offered within
GBAPS
 Focused on career pathway
 To qualify, must be in good standing
for graduation credits.
Apply October or February for the upcoming semester. See
your counselor.
Concurrent Enrollment Program Courses (CEP)
College-level courses taught in GBAPS high schools. If
approved, grades go on high school transcript AND
official college transcript.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013 (10-day grace period
for choosing college credit at start of course)
**Some courses require two teacher recommendations and
personal statement**
Tuition: Free for NWTC courses, Reduced for UWGB and
St. Norbert College (around $180 for 3 credits)
Must report grades when applying to college as a senior
Certified Co-operative Learning
(CO-OP)
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 2.5 GPA
 Prerequisite: class in the chosen Co-op area
 Good attendance
 Complete forms in
a timely manner
 Attend Co-op meeting
 Elective credit for working
and a paycheck
 Real world experience
What if I want to take a class at another high school?
East
• Anatomy & Physiology*
• Medical Terminology*
• Health Services
Occupations 1 & 2
• Health Skill Co-op
• Vehicle Service 2
• Vehicle Service 3*
• Engineering Applications
Southwest
• Sign Language 1,2,3,4
• Energy and Society*
• Energy Conservation Dynamics
• Medical Terminology*
• Anatomy & Physiology*
West
• International
Baccalaureate Program
• Acting
• Public Speaking
Transportation is the responsibility of the
student.
Lunch and Study Hall used for travel times.
Must have parent permission.
No guarantees for the “perfect” schedule.
Alternative Class
Choices/Prerequisites
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 Classes only run with enough
student requests
 Be sure to put alternate course
choices in order of your
preference
 Check prerequisites. You must
earn a “D” or better in the
prerequisite course
Other programs of interest
1. Online Courses/Virtual Learning (1-2 courses)
2. International Baccalaureate
Programme (IB)-West High
3. Institute of Fine Arts-East High
See Academic & Career Planning Course guide for more
information about these programs.
Playing sports in college?
NCAA: see NCAA website for
approved courses
www.ncaa.org
Must register with the NCAA
Eligibility Center junior year
or start of senior year to be
eligible to play for Division 1
or 2 schools:
www.ncaaclearinghouse.org
Don’t Forget
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 Signatures Required!
-Parents
-Your signature
-Teacher initials:
Math and AP courses
World Language
Science
 Alternate choices listed
 Completed forms for certain programs
 Deadlines
On-Line Registration in Infinite Campus – Must see
counselor for any changes after entering courses.
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Be sure you know your username and password!
Announcement:
 My Education, My Way - February 2013
 11th Grade Individual Planning Conferences (Feb.-Apr.
2013)
 *Schedule ACT/SAT testing in spring
Register at www.act.org for ACT
or www.collegeboard.org for SAT
 *Accuplacer and/or TABE in spring 2013 or fall 2014
Register in the Career Center or contact IEP teacher
Other questions?
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