Transcript Career Areas

It’s Scheduling Season!
Preble High School
Please complete top portion of scheduling sheet (demographics, career clusters, acadamies, post high
school plans)
Scheduling sheet
• Due back to English teacher on or before
December 16.
• We will be scheduling in the computer labs.
• Parent signature required (back of sheet).
• Teacher initials (required for Math, advanced
and AP courses you are taking).
Course Book
• 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.
Graduation Requirements
• English LA
4 credits
• Social Studies
3 credits
• Mathematics
3 credits
• Biology
1 credit
• Physical Science*
1 credit
• Personal & Financial Mgmt. .5 credit
• Health
.5 credit
• Phy Ed
1.5 credits
• Electives
7.5 credits
TOTALS
22.0 credits
* Chemistry (1 cr.) and Physics (1 cr.) may be
substituted for Physical Science = 3 credits
of science required for graduation.
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Completing some service learning
will help you stand out from other
job and/or college applicants.
Choose a Career Focus Area
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Provides a starting point for you!
Better assistance and advice from others.
Road map for future.
Helps you select the right high school courses
If unsure, go to www.careercruising.com.
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.
How many credits do I sign up for?
• 6 credits: 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”.
Why include study hall(s)
in your schedule
• Can get help from
teachers or resources if
needed.
• More time for afterschool activities.
• Busy people schedule
time to get thi ngs done.
• Less stress! Good practice
for what’s to come.
Alternative Class Times
for 2009-2010
• Zero hour @ 6:30
Biology
Chemistry
Advanced Biology
Personal Financial
Literacy
• 9th hour @ 3:05
Computer Essentials
Physical Science
• Night classes from 7:00 to 8:20 PM
M/T/Th
Digital Media
AP Music Theory
Welding
ADD/DROP POLICY
Courses can only be
dropped for:
1. Extenuating
circumstances
2. Compelling educational
need
3. Teacher
recommendation
NO LUNCH CHANGES WITHOUT
M.D. NOTE!! CHOOSE
CLASSES WISELY – this is a
commitment
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.
NOTE: You cannot
earn credit for the
same course twice
(exception is math).
College Admission Requirements
Subject
4 Eng. Lang Arts
3 Mathematics
3 Science (lab)
3,4 Social Studies
4 College Prep Electives
Foreign/World Language,
What do they look for:
Rigor
Co-Curricular involvement
Leadership
Quality more than quantity
Community Service
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.
NCAA Requirements
• If you want to play on a
D1 or D2 college
athletic team, visit the
NCAA website (ncaa
clearinghouse.org) for
approved courses. They
are also listed in the
course selection book.
• See counselor or AD if
questions.
It is YOUR responsibility to know
admission requirements by
Visiting the career center or logging onto it’s website.
Logging onto the career cruising website.
Calling the colleges/tech schools that you are interested in.
E-mailing admission representatives.
Visiting with admission representatives in the career center
when they visit.
Logging onto the school(s) websites.
By talking directly with the college representatives when you
visit the campus(es).
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 will be March 1. 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 – one from an English and the
2nd from another teacher.
Tuition is charged for St. Norbert’s and UWGB classes. NWTC CEP
courses do not require tuition.
See course description book for more information.
Advanced Placement Courses
and Examinations
• Can earn college credit by taking test from the
Educational Testing Service.
• Tests given middle of May – Approx. $84 each.
• 5 is highest score; 1 is lowest – If you earn a 3, 4,
or 5, most WI public universities will accept.
• Results sent to students and PHS in July.
• Classes require a lot of work! Need current
teacher initials on course selection sheet for any
advanced and/or A.P. classes.
Traveling to Other High Schools
• Students may sign up for classes that are offered at
other schools such as Acting or Sign Language.
• Transportation is your responsibility.
• Must complete a shared student form.
• Travel during a study hall and/or lunch.
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No guarantees the class will fit into your schedule.
New Classes
• Agriscience
• 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’ (1 cr.)
• Business
Computer Essentials (.5 cr.)
Advertising (replaces M&A) (.5 cr.)
• 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
Current Course
Animal Science for Industry
(Year)
Agriscience & Biotechnology
(Year)
Forestry and Soil
Conservation (Year)
2010-11 Course
Change
Equine/Horse Science for Work and Recreation
(Semester)
Large Animals: Their Care and Welfare
(Semester)
No content change; split year-long
course into two semester offerings
Biotechnology (Semester)
Aquaculture: Raising Fish for Recreation and
Profit (Semester)
No content change; split year-long
course into two semester offerings
Forestry (Semester)
No content change; dropped soils
because covered in another class; now
only semester in length
Can New Course Be
Taken Again for Credit if
Already Took Current
Course?
No
No
No
Contemporary Issues in
Natural Resources (Year)
Current Issues in Wildlife/Natural Resources
(Semester)
No content change; now only
semester in length
No
Keyboarding for Computer
Success
Computer Essentials
Marketing & Advertising
Advertising
Minor content changes
No
Name change
No
International Business 1 & 2
Nursing Assistant (semester)
Music Workshop
International Business
Nursing Assistant (semester 2-period block)
Rockin’, Strummin’, Plunking & Drummin’
Combined content into one semester
course
Will be 2 periods in length to allow
for more time to cover content and
practice skills
No
No
New curriculum
Yes
N/A
Energy Conservation Dynamics
New course
N/A
N/A
Energy and Society
New course
N/A
Challenges of the 21st Century
Modern Issues
Name change
No
Multicultural Studies
Issues of Race and Diversity
Name change
No
N/A
Ancient Cultures
New course
N/A
Social Studies/Career
Research
Career Research
Name change
Social Studies/Career
Exploration
Career Exploration
Personal & Financial
Management
Personal & Financial Literacy
No
Name change
No
Name change and updated curriculum
No
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
4 Credits
• All students are required to
take English Language Arts
9, 10 and 11
• Advanced Language Arts 9,
10, 11 require a teacher
initials on course selection
sheet and require summer
work
Social Studies 3 credits
•All students are required
to take Social Studies 9,
10 and 11
•Choices include SS 10,
AP World History, AP US
History)
•Advanced Placement
courses require current
teacher signatures
MATH – 3 credits
• Speak to current math teacher and get initials by their
recommendation. There is a new math curriculum this
year.
• Phasing out Int. Math A,B,C AND 1,2,3
• Taking Algebra I in Grade 8 counts for 1 elective credit, not
math. Gr. 8 Geometry does count for HS math credit.
• Most colleges want to see 4 years
• of high school math, even though
• only 3 are required for
• graduation from high
• school
SCIENCE – 2 credits
• Only need Physical Science
and Biology for graduation
from high school, 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
you MUST take Chemistry
in Gr. 10 and Physics before
you graduate.
Personal and Financial Literacy
.5 credit
• You must test out of this class
by the end of your junior year
or take it by the end of your
senior year.
• The test-out option is offered
Nov-Dec of each year. Students
must score 70% or better to
earn a “P” and not have to take
the class. Credit is not given.
• Students can try testing out
more than once.
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!
• The GBAPS will be offering a
second year of Italian and
Chinese.
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!
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 want another class
instead of a study hall
please sign up for that
when registering.
Summer School
• Course information
and registration
materials will arrive in
late March or early
April.
• Listen for
announcements
• Some courses fill
QUICKLY! Register
early.
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
Course Fees
• Some courses
require additional
fees for materials
and supplies.
Consult the course
description book
for more
information.
On-Line Scheduling
December 16, 2009
You will need:
Completed course selection sheet (at least 6
credits selected, signed by you and your parent.
Also signed by teachers for math and any
advanced/AP courses you are taking.)
Transcript that you received today (has your
student ID #, your state ID number, graduation
requirements, and work in progress).
On-Line Registration
Course numbers will be important
when you are scheduling
• 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
semester-long 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.
Be sure to visit the GBAPS or Preble
website and review the Course
Selection Book!
We’ll only have a few minutes to discuss
your choices during the actual scheduling
process. Schedule a time to meet with
your counselor if you have questions.
Follow the outline on the ½ sheet of paper
give to you by your counselor before this
presentation started to make sure that you
have everything you need for registration.
QUESTIONS??