Transcript Career Areas

It’s Scheduling Season!
Preble High School
10-11 School Year
Scheduling Sheet/On-Line Course
Description Book
• We will be scheduling in the computer labs on
Wednesday, January 13th.
• Parent signature required (back of sheet).
• Teacher initials (required for Math, advanced and
AP courses you are taking).
• You have an shortened course book.
• The detailed course descriptions are available
on-line at www.greenbay.k12.wi.us or on the
Preble High School website.
WHY choose a Career Focus Area?
• Helps you focus your education toward a
career goal.
• Allows better assistance from
parents/guardians and other adults.
• Provides a “road map” for the future.
• Makes your high school courses more
relevant and meaningful.
• For more direction on what to choose, visit
Career Cruising online.
Pathways
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Employment
Military
Apprenticeships
Technical Colleges
2-Year/Junior
Colleges
• 4-Year University
College Admission Requirements
Subject
Eng. Lang Arts
Mathematics
Science (lab)
Social Studies
College Prep Electives
Credits
4
Alg 2
3
3-4
4
Foreign/World Language,
fine arts, computer science
and other academic areas
Requirements vary. You MUST check with the college of
your choice. These requirements are for the minimum that a college will
accept, most colleges want you to have more than the minimum.
What are colleges looking for?
• Rigorous courses
• Involvement in
activities inside and
outside of school
• Leadership
• Community Service
• Quality more than
quantity
Graduation Requirements
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English LA
Social Studies
Mathematics
Biology
Physical Science*
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Personal & Financial Mgmt.
• Health
• Electives
TOTALS
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
1 credit
1 credit
.5 credit
.5 credit
7.5 credits
22.0 credits
* Chemistry (1 cr.) and Physics (1 cr.) may
be substituted for Physical Science = 3
credits of science required for
graduation.
Alternative Class Times
Complete Enrollment Form
• Zero hour @ 6:30
Biology
• 9th hour @ 3:05
Computer Essentials
Physical Science
• Night classes from 7:00 to 8:20 PM
M/T/Th
Digital Media
Welding
What do the course numbers mean?
• 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 semesterlong 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.
How many credits do I sign up for?
• 6 credits with a study
hall each semester
• 6.5 credits with 1
study hall either
semester
• 7 credits with no study
halls
* GBPS states that “a
student must carry at
least 6 credits a year”.
WHY INCLUDE STUDY
HALL(S) IN SCHEDULE?
• Still plenty of credits
to graduate
• Can get help from
teachers/resource
rooms if needed
• More time for afterschool activities
• Less stress!
New Classes
• Agri-Science
• Music
Forestry (.5 cr.)
Biotechnology (.5 cr.)
Current Issues in Wildlife/Natural Resources (.5
cr.)
Equine/Horse Science for Work and Recreation
(.5 cr.)
Large Animals: Their Care and Welfare (.5 cr.)
Aquaculture: Raising Fish for Recreation and
Profit (.5 cr.)
Bilingual Choir (1 c.r)
Rockin’, Strummin’, Pluckin’, and Drummin’ (.5
r.c)
• Business
Computer Essentials (.5 cr.)
Advertising (replaces M&A) (.5 cr.)
• All Boys Language 9
• All Girls Physical Science
• Science
0 hour Biology (1 cr.)
• Tech Ed
3 D Animation and Game Design (.5 cr.) (New to
Preble)
Welding (evening section)
Printing Processes (.5 cr.)
World Language
Chinese (1 cr.) New to Preble
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (4 Credits)
SOCIAL STUDIES (3 Credits)
• All students are required to take English Language
Arts 9, or Advanced Language 9
• All students are required to take Social Studies 9:
Geography, Economics & Civics
MATH (3 Credits)
• Speak to current math teacher and get initials
by their recommendation
• Taking Algebra I in Grade 8 counts for 1 elective
credit, not math. Gr. 8 Geometry does count for
HS math credit.
• If you are 4-year college bound, it is
recommended to take math through Algebra II.
• Most colleges want to see 4 years of high school
math, even though only 3 are required for
graduation
SCIENCE – 2 credits
• Only need Physical Science and
Biology for graduation, BUT
colleges want to see at least 3
years of lab science, so
Chemistry or Conceptual
Chemistry are highly
recommended.
• If you took Biology in Gr. 9 and
Chemistry in Gr. 10, you MUST
take Physics before graduation
(or take Physical Science)
Teacher recommendation is
required to take Biology in 9th
grade.
World Language
• UW-Madison requires two
CONSECUTIVE years
but usually sees four.
• UW-Eau Claire requires 2
years.
• Other colleges require you
take 2 years on campus if
you don’t enter with it.
• Taking two years keeps
options open for after high
school!
Physical Education 1.5 credits over 3 years
• You MUST take PE 9
before Personal Fitness
and Personal Fitness
before Strength Training.
• If you take a year of PE,
the 2nd class will count for
elective credit (unless you
are making up a failed
semester)
• You can take the same
class over twice (except
PE 9).
• Be sure to give me a 1st
and 2nd choice!
Concurrent Enrollment Program
Courses (CEP)
Can take college-level courses and earn graded
college/university credits while at high school.
Grades go on an official college transcript.
Deadline to submit paperwork is March 1st. Can
change mind about taking it for college credit 10
days into the class. Need to complete:
Application with personal statement of interest
Two recommendation forms from an English
and other teacher
Tuition is charged for St. Norbert’s and UWGB
classes. NWTC CEP courses do not require tuition.
Which Courses are part
of the CEP?
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BUS715024 Digital Media (NWTC)
BUS728124 Microsoft Excel & Access Expert (NWTC)
BUS728424 Microsoft Word Expert (NWTC)
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ENG737824 Fundamentals of Public Address (UW-Green Bay)
ENG738024 Literature and Composition (St. Norbert College)
ENG738124 Language and Composition (St. Norbert College)
MTH745123 Calculus 1 (St. Norbert College)
MTH745223 Calculus 2 (St. Norbert College)
OTH781924 Leadership Studies in Health Service (St. Norbert College)
OTH785124 Leadership Studies in International Business (St. Norbert College)
OTH785423 Business & Its Environment (UW-Green Bay)
OTH786124 Leadership Studies in Education (St. Norbert College)
OTH783324 Introduction to Educational Practice (NWTC)
OTH786424 Critical & Emerging Issues in Education (UW-Green Bay)
OTH787124 Leadership Studies in Integrated Manufacturing (St. Norbert College)
OTH782524 Medical Terminology (NWTC)
OTH787423 Engineering Graphics (UW-Green Bay)
SCI782724 General Anatomy & Physiology (NWTC)
SCI783024 Energy and Society (NWTC)
SOC765624 Advanced Placement Macro Economics (St. Norbert College)
Alternative Class
Choices/Prerequisites
• If there are not enough
students enrolled, classes
may not be offered. Be
sure to pick alternative
classes, numbering them
“1” for your first choice,
“2” for your 2nd, etc.
• Check for prerequisites.
You need to have passed
the prerequisite course
with a “D” or better before
you can sign up for the
advanced course.
Course Fees
• Some courses
require additional
fees for materials
and supplies.
Consult the course
description book
for more
information.
Summer Physical Education
• If you plan to take PE in
the summer, still sign up
for a PE class but indicate
that you plan to take
summer gym.
• When I see you’ve
completed it, I will put a
study hall in place of the
class in your schedule.
• If you don’t want study
halls, I will put your PE in
place of your lunch so that
you get the classes you
want.
Summer School
• Course information
and registration
materials will arrive in
late March or early
April.
• Listen for
announcements
• Some courses fill
QUICKLY! Register
early.
ADD/DROP POLICY
Courses can only be
dropped for:
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Extenuating circumstances
Compelling educational
need
Teacher recommendation
NO LUNCH CHANGES
WITHOUT M.D. NOTE!!
CHOOSE CLASSES
WISELY – this is a
commitment
Students with IEPs
• IEP teachers will
select your core
classes and sign
your sheet
• You will need to
decide which
electives you are
interested in
Let’s fill out the course selection sheet:
• Use a PENCIL
• Fill out career
section
• MUST have a
parent/guardian
signature
• Pick alternatives
and list on back of
sheet
Scheduling Sheet/On-Line Course
Description Book
• We will be scheduling in the computer labs on
Wednesday, January 13th.
• Parent signature required (back of sheet).
• Teacher initials (required for Math, advanced and
AP courses you are taking).
• You have an shortened course book.
• The detailed course descriptions are available
on-line at www.greenbay.k12.wi.us or on the
Preble High School website.