Transcript Career Areas

It’s Scheduling Season!
Preble High School
2010 School Year
Materials
• Course Selection
Sheet
• Academic & Career
Planning Course
Guide
• Transcript
• Checklist of
Expectations
Graduation Requirements
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English LA
4 credits
Social Studies
3 credits
Mathematics
3 credits
Biology
1 credit
Physical Science
1 credit
Physical Education
1.5 credit
Personal & Financial Literacy
.5 credit
• Health
.5 credit
• Electives
7.5credits
22.00 credits
TOTAL:
22.0 credits
Senior Year: At The TOP
 6 credits
 1 English credit
 .5 PFL (Personal Financial Literacy) or
have tested out
 Credits to make up for failed classes
 24 Service Learning hours
 Necessary classes for admission to postsecondary programs
Senioritis and Senior Slide
Many seniors are
“bitten” by the
senioritis bug.
Don’t get caught!
Senior Slide is a
partner to
“senioritis”.
Don’t get caught!
Yes! You are required to be in
school all day senior year!
Wisconsin Statute 118.33 (1)(b) states, “. . . 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 school day.”
This means high school students must attend school all day, or
a school board approved activity, during their 4 years of high
school (grades 9-12), to be eligible for a high school diploma.
Course Selection Sheet
Deadlines
December 14, 2009
Signatures
Required!
•Parents
•Your signature
•Teacher initials especially for
Math and AP courses
•World Language
•Science
December 14, 2009
Please choose a Career Focus
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Provides starting point for you!
Better assistance and advice from mentors
A“road map” for the future.
Helps choose the right high school courses
Unsure?
Have you tried www.careercruising.com yet?
It’s FUN!
Alternative Class
Choices/Prerequisites
• If there are not enough
students enrolled, classes
may not be offered.
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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
WHY INCLUDE STUDY
HALL(S) IN SCHEDULE?
• Can get help from
teachers or resources if
needed
• More time for afterschool activities
• Busy people, schedule
time to get things done!
• Less stress! Good
practice for what’s to
come
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”.
ADD/DROP POLICY
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Courses can only be
dropped for:
Unusual circumstances
Career focus
Teacher
recommendation
No LUNCH CHANGES
WITHOUT A
MEDICAL NOTE!!
Remember: CHOOSE
CLASSES
WISELY!
Retaking a Course
• If you earned a “D” or
“F” in a class, courses
can be retaken.
• New grade will
replace old one if
higher. Make sure to
check on this.
• NOTE: You cannot
earn credit for the
same course twice
(exception in math).
Pathways
• 4-Year University
• 2-Year Technical
College
• Post-High School
Employment
• Apprenticeships
• Military
College Admission Requirements
Subject
Eng. Lang Arts
Mathematics
Science (lab)
Social Studies
College Prep Electives
Credits
4
3-4 (Int. 3 or Alg. II)
3 -4
3-4
4
Foreign/World Language,
fine arts, computer science
and other academic areas
Requirements vary. Always check with your college!
What are colleges looking for?
• Rigorous courses
• Involvement in
activities inside and
outside of school
• Leadership
• Quality more than
quantity
*Community
Service!!!!!!
NCAA Requirements
• If you want to play on a
D1 or D2 college
athletic team, visit the
NCAA website for
approved courses. They
are also listed in the
course selection book .
(ncaaclearinghouse.org)
If you want to play, you must be responsible!
It is YOUR responsibility to know!
To find technical, 2-year and 4-year college admission
requirements you can find information . . .
• In the PHS Career Center or on the
Career Center Website
• On the Career Cruising website
• By calling the technical, 2-year and 4-year colleges directly
• By visiting college websites
• By making college visits; or meeting with college reps.
when they visit PHS
ACT EARLY!!!
Concurrent Enrollment
Program Courses (CEP)
Can take college-level courses and earn graded
college/university credits while in high school.
Grades go on an official college transcript.
Deadline for paperwork. 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
*An English and one other teacher
 Tuition is charged for St. Norbert’s and UWGB
classes.
 NWTC CEP courses do not require tuition.
Examples of CEP Courses:
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Digital Media (NWTC)
Microsoft Excel and Access Expert (NWTC)
Microsoft Word Expert (NWTC)
Fundamentals of Public Address (UWGB)
Literature and Composition (St. Norbert College)
Language and Composition (St. Norbert College)
Calculus 1 (St. Norbert College)
Calculus 2 (St. Norbert College)
Introduction to Educational Practice (NWTC)
Medical Terminology (NWTC)
General Anatomy and Physiology (NWTC)
Energy and Society (NWTC)
Advanced Placement Courses
• 14 AP course options in school district
• Optional AP Exams offered in May – $86 each
• Class helps prepare for the exam – but can take
exam without the class
• 5 is highest score; 1 is lowest – If you earn a 3, 4,
or 5 on most exams, 90% of colleges accept this
for credit
• Results sent to students and high school near end
of July
• The best AP candidates are very motivated students who
tend to earn mostly A’s and B’s in classes. Homework
expectations are generally high for these courses.
Youth Options
• For Juniors and Seniors
• Take classes at tech and/or
4-year colleges
-Apply in Oct. & Feb. for the
following semester.
-Need to apply each semester.
-Need to use lunch or study
hall for travel
Certified Skilled CO-OP
Required:
•Minimum of 2.5 GPA, in good standing
•Have taken one class in coop subject area
•Must have permission from Coop advisor
•Attendance is important
•Please schedule 6 credits until paperwork has
been completed and approved for Coop.
•Ask counselor for forms.
•Earn elective credit for working
Traveling to Other High Schools
• Students may sign up for classes offered at
other schools.
• Transportation is your responsibility.
• Must complete a shared student form.
• Travel during a study hall and lunch.
• No guarantees to create the “perfect” schedule.
English Language Arts
• Juniors – You will most likely need 1.0 credit of
English Language Arts for senior year.
• Competitive universities like UW-Madison
generally like to see more than 4 credits of
Language Arts.
• REMEMBER – For A.P. courses, you should be
earning an A or B+ grade in Language Arts
*teacher recommendation
*parent signature
MATH – 3 credits to graduate
• See current math teacher and get initials for
recommendation
• Taking Algebra I in Grade 8 counts for 1 elective
credit, not math credit.
• Gr. 8 Geometry DOES count for HS
math credit.
• Most colleges want to see 4 years math
• It will be beneficial to have as much math in high
school to prepare for college.
Alternative Ways to Earn Math
Credits for HS Graduation
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Earn a .5 math credit and a .5 elective credit by
taking:
1) Business and Marketing Math OR
2) Computerized Accounting I OR
3) Computerized Accounting II and III
** Only 1 credit total can apply toward the 3rd required
math credit.
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Another option for math credit would be to take up
to 2 semesters of computer programming classes to
earn up to 1 total high school math credit.
NOTE: WHEN MAKING
MATH SELECTIONS…
• For many colleges,
Intro. to Statistics
and AP Statistics is
not considered a core
math credit, but is
considered elective
math credit..
You are responsible to check with your college!
SCIENCE – 2 credits
• Physical Science and
Biology for graduation,
BUT colleges want to see at
least 3-4 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).
SCIENCE (con’t)
• Conceptual Chemistry is a college-prep chemistry
course for students who are not strong in math
and/or DO NOT plan to enter a science-related
field. Some NWTC programs will not accept
this.
• It is required that students have COMPLETED at
least Algebra I, Int. Math 1 or Int. Math B before
taking a chemistry or physics course.
• It is recommended that you complete
Chemistry and Biology before taking Advanced
Biology.
General Anatomy/ Physiology
• College level, transcripted
course
• Good preparation for a
health career.
• Taken at East High
• New: Taken (all year) both
semesters for 1 credit
• Required: Must complete
Chemistry or Conceptual
Chemistry with a “C” or
higher.
• Average daily homework 1.5-2 hrs. RIGOROUS.
Personal and Financial Literacy .5 credit
• Changed from Personal Financial
Management.
• Test out option before senior year.
• The test-out option is offered in
December
• Students must score 70% or better
to earn a “P” and not have to take
the class.
• Credit is not given.
World Language
• UW-Madison requires 2
years but prefers 3
• UW-Eau Claire requires
2 years.
• Other colleges require
you take 2 years on
campus if you don’t
enter with it.
Physical Education 1.5 credits
• PE 12 is an elective
credit, not a class to
fulfill a requirement.
• You may also take any
of the other PE
choices except PE 9
for elective credit.
Course Fees
• Some courses
require additional
fees for materials
and supplies.
Consult the course
description book
for more
information.
NEW THIS YEAR:
•Student Connect: Check your access.
• You will need your transcript with your
State ID number.
•Computer scheduling.
•Scheduled in school Computer Lab.
You will use Student Connect to enter your
own course requests.
Course Changes
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Agriscience
Forestry (.5)
Biotechnology (.5)
Current Issues in
Wildlife/ Natural
Resources (.5)
Equine/Horse Science
for Work and
Recreation (.5)
• Large Animals (.5)
• Aquaculture (.5)
Course Changes
Business
•Computer Essentials (.5) ( was Keyboarding)
•Advertising (.5) (was Marketing/Advertising)
•International Business (.5) (I&II are combined)
Course Changes
Family& Consumer:
Nursing Assistant:
1.0 credit - a 2-hour block for 1 semester
Child Care Co-op
Course Changes
Music
• Choir (bilingual)
• AP Music Theory
(1.0)
• Rockin’,Strummin’,
Pluckin’, and
Drummin’ (.5)
Course Changes
Science
•Physical Science (offered as 9th hour)
•Biology (0 hour)
•Advanced Biology (0 hour)
•General Anatomy/Physiology
•Energy & Society (.5)
•Energy Conservation Dynamics (.5)
Course Changes
Social Studies
Social Studies 11(1.0)
1914-present
Modern Issues (.5)
(Challenges of
the 21st Century)
Issues of Race (.5)
(Multicultural
Issues)
Ancient Cultures (.5)
Course Changes
Technology Education
• Welding (.5) Evening Section offered
• Printing Processes (.5)
• 3 D & Game Design (.5)
Other
• Personal Financial
Literacy
Things to remember:
Teacher recommendations
Parent signature/YOUR signature
Teacher recommendations
Teacher recommendations
Teacher recommendations
Alternate choices listed
Teacher recommendations
Necessary forms for certain classes
Teacher recommendations!
Signatures! Signatures!
QUESTIONS??