2011 - 2012 Grade 9 - Course Selection

Name: _______________________Gender (circle one): M F Student ID #: __________________ Date Scheduled: __________ (Last) (First) School Now Attending: __________________ Grade Next School Year: ____ Parent/Guardian: _____________________________ Phone (Home):_____________ Phone (Work): _____________ Parent Email Address:______________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Return by: __ / __ / 10 M T W R F

Career Clusters (Check 3 of interest) Business Management/Administration Health Science Law/Public Safety/Corrections/Security Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources Education/Training Hospitality/Tourism Marketing Arts/AV Technology/Communications Government/Public Administration Information Technology Science/Technology/Engineering/Math Transportation/Distribution/Logistics

Post High School Plans: 4-Year University 2-Year College/Technical College Military Employment

While you are waiting…While you are waiting…

Complete the top portion of your course registration sheet:–General information (your name, ID number, address, e-mail

address, etc.)–Please get all necessary signatures (math, world language,

advanced, and AP classes) –Career Cluster information–Post high school plans

It’s Scheduling Season!

Preble High School2011- 2012 School Year

Materials• Course Selection

Sheet • Academic &

Career Planning Course Guide

• Transcript

• Checklist of Expectations

Graduation Requirements• 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

Pathways• 4-Year University• 2-Year Technical

College• Post-High School

Employment• Apprenticeships• Military

Senior Year Checklist 6 credits 1 English credit (4 English credits to

graduate) .5 PFL (Personal Financial Literacy) or

have tested out

Credits to make up for failed classes Necessary classes for admission to post-

secondary programs

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.

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

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”.

Retaking a Course

• If you earned a “D” or “F” in a class, courses can be retaken.

• New grade will replace the lower one.

• NOTE: You cannot earn credit for the same course twice (exception in math).

General College Admission Guidelines

Subject4 cr English Lang

Arts3-4 cr Mathematics3-4 cr Science (lab)3-4 cr Social Studies4 cr College Prep

ElectivesWorld Language, fine arts, computer science and other academic areas

What they look for:Rigor

GPA/ACT or SAT ScoresSchool/Community

InvolvementLeadership

Quality more than quantity

Requirements vary. It is your responsibility to know admission requirements for schools of

choice. For more information, visit www.careercruising.com, the Career Center, or

college campuses.

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 theCareer 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!!!

Zero Hour (6:30 am) Classes• Chemistry• PFL (1st semester only)

Be sure to mark the correct box for “zero hour” on your sheet.

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:• 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.

AP class reminder

• Students are encouraged to take AP classesbut need to remember to calculate how much

time is needed for homework. 1 AP class = 1-2 hours of homework per night.Know your limits! Don’t over schedule your time!

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:• 2.5 GPA, in good standing.• Have taken one class in coop subject area.• Permission from Coop advisor.• Attendance is important.• Please schedule 6 credits until paperwork has

been completed and approved for Coop.• Elective credit and hourly wage.

Other Items of Interest

• The John Dewey Academy for Learning Charter School, p. 21

• Online Courses/Virtual Learning, p. 22• International Baccalaureate, p.23-28

On Student ConnectONLINE Credi

tCourseNumber

Name of Course School Select (x)

0 UTL007200 Online/Virtual Courses

E-P-S-W

CHARTER Credit Course Number

Name of Course Select (x)

0 UTL00730 John Dewey Academy

On Student Connect Contd. IB Please check

in the IBBelow if you are interestedDiploma Programme

Select (x)

0 UTL007100 IB Diploma Programme

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.

More specifics to consider…

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.

New: Mathematics Electives

• College Mathematics• College Mathematics (CEP)• Trigonometry• Mathematical Modeling• Visual Basic I• Visual basic II• AP Computer Science in Java

NOTE: WHEN MAKING MATH SELECTIONS…

• For many colleges, AP Statistics is not considered a core math credit, but is considered elective math credit..

You are responsible to check with your college!

Math Options• See math teacher for

their recommendation• Pathway is generally

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

• Reminder: Algebra I taken in middle school counts as elective credit, not math credit

• Geometry taken in middle school counts for math credit

Rockin, Strummin, Plunkin,&Drummin 2

New! “Rockin, Strummin, and Plunkin and Drummin 2”

SCIENCE – 2 credits• Physical Science and

Biology for graduation, BUT …for colleges:

3-4 years of lab science• Chemistry or Conceptual

Chemistry are highly recommended.

• Biology in Gr. 9 and Chemistry in Gr. 10?

• MUST take a Physics course to graduate (or take Physical Science).

SCIENCE (con’t)• Conceptual Chemistry is a college-prep chemistry

course (not for a science-related field). Some NWTC programs will not accept this.

• It is required that students have COMPLETED at least Algebra before taking a chemistry or physics course.

• It is recommended that you complete Chemistry and Biology before taking Advanced Biology.

Personal and Financial Literacy .5 credit

• 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.

New this year…

• Chinese 2• AP Spanish

NEW Classes and Course Changes cont.

Business Education• Accounting 1 (CEP) –

Starting in 2011-12, no longer counts for .5 math credit

• College Accounting – Must pass Accounting 1 first. Can take AP Accounting test after completion of course. Replaces Comp. Acct. 2 and 3. No math credit given. No Comp 2 and 3.

NOTE: Starting in 2011-12, Business and Marketing Math will no longer count for .5 math credit

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.

SCIENCE• Chemistry is

required before AP Chemistry

• Physics is not required before AP Physics

• Talk to teachers for their recommendations

NOTE:• Students planning

to pursue a nursing degree must have C.N.A. certification (2-hour Nursing Assistant block) prior to applying to the college

Principles of Engineering taken at East, SW, or West High will receive one credit of science elective upon successful completion (PLTW)

Course Fees

• Some courses require additional fees for materials and supplies.

• Consult the course description book for more information.

• Student Connect: Check your access.• You will need your transcript with your State ID number.• Scheduled in school Computer Lab.

Computer Scheduling

Senioritis and Senior Slide

Many seniors are “bitten” by the senioritis bug.

Senior Slide is a partner to “senioritis”.

Don’t get caught! Don’t get caught!

Things to remember:Parent signature/YOUR signatureTeacher recommendationsAlternate choices listedTeacher recommendationsCompleted forms for certain classes*Teacher recommendations!Signatures! Signatures!

* See your counselor for forms!

Course Selection Sheet Deadlines

January 5, 2011

Signatures Required!

• Parents• Your signature• Teacher initials especially for

Math and AP courses• World Language• Science

January 5, 2011

Announcement

My Education, My WayFebruary 3, 2011

Upcoming: Individual Planning Conference for Grade 11

ACT / SAT should be taken in Spring, 2011

QUESTIONS??