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

It’s Scheduling Season!It’s Scheduling Season!

Preble High SchoolPreble High School11-12 School Year11-12 School Year

Scheduling Sheet/On-Line Course Description Book

• We will be scheduling in the computer labs on January 11th/12th (Edison) and January 13th (Red Smith)

• Parent signature required (back of sheet).• Teacher initials (required for Math and advanced

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

• Employment• Military • Apprenticeships• Technical

Colleges• 2-Year/Junior

Colleges• 4-Year University

College Admission Requirements

SubjectEng. Lang ArtsMathematicsScience (lab)Social StudiesCollege Prep Electives

Foreign/World Language, fine arts, computer science and other academic areas

Credits 4

Alg 23

3-44

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.

College Admission Requirements

• Rigorous courses•Involvement in activities inside and outside of school•Leadership•Community Service•Quality more than quantity

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• 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.

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 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.

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 after- school activities

• Less stress!

Newer Classes• Agri-ScienceForestry (.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.)

• BusinessComputer Essentials (.5 cr.)

Advertising (replaces M&A) (.5 cr.)

• MathVisual Basic 1 (0.5 credit)

Visual Basic 2 (0.5 credit)

• MusicBilingual Choir (1 c.r)

Rockin’, Strummin’, Pluckin’, and Drummin’ (.5 r.c)

• Tech Ed3 D Animation and Game Design (.5 cr.) (New to

Preble)

Welding (evening section)

Printing Processes (.5 cr.)

• World LanguageChinese (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 interestTwo recommendation forms from an English and other

teacherTuition is charged for St. Norbert’s and UWGB classes. NWTC CEP

courses do not require tuition.

Which Courses are part of the CEP?

• BUS715024 Digital Media (NWTC)

• BUS728124 Microsoft Excel & Access Expert (NWTC)

• BUS728424 Microsoft Word Expert (NWTC) • 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)

Additional Items of interest…John Dewey Academy for Learning (JDAL) John Dewey Academy for Learning (JDAL)

Charter School, see page 21

Online School/Virtual Learning/NEWONOnline School/Virtual Learning/NEWON

see page 22

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

at West High School, see page 23-28

What is the International Baccalaureate?What is the International Baccalaureate?

• Pre-university high school program with consistent rigor and global awareness

• Accessible program for students in GBAPS

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 POLICYCourses can only be

dropped for:1. Extenuating circumstances2. Compelling educational

need3. 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 January 11th/12th (Edison) and January 13th (Red Smith)

• 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.