Post on 22-Dec-2015
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 in pencil:
–General information (Name, ID number, address, e-mail address, etc.)– Career Cluster (Choose up to 3 areas of interest)– Post high school plans (Indicate what you are
thinking)
Preble High School10th Grade Scheduling for
Junior Year2011-12
Please write the date you will be scheduling in the computer lab on your sheet:
Ahasay, Kreuser, Guerndt – Fri, Dec 17Kraszewski, Reeners - Mon, Dec 20
Bristol, Stofferan, Gruski – Tues, Dec 21Demerath, Nusbaum, Pierquet
– Fri, Jan 14You must be ready on this date!! Please
have all class choices made, teacher initials by advanced/AP/world LA/math/science classes, and signatures. Use the checklist
attached to your scheduling sheet.
On-Line Registration in Student Connect – Must see counselor to make any changes after entering
courses in computer lab
Use your transcript to remember:
1) The classes you are taking this year - to avoid signing up for a repeat class next year.
2) The number of credits you’ve earned and how many are left to meet graduation requirements.
3) Your student ID and state ID #.
Your scheduling sheet indicates:
• Number of credits
• Course number-Make sure this
number matches what you enter in the computer
• School
We will be looking for the following on your course selection sheet:
ALTERNATIVE CLASS CHOICES- Please include, in order of
preference, the classes you would be willing to take if one does not run or fit into your schedule. (Don’t forget an alternative for phy ed)
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE- We need to know your parents approve of your choices.
Course Descriptions• Course descriptions are available on-line at
www.greenbay.k12.wi.us OR www.greenbayprebleonline.com
• If you do not have online access at home, you can use a Career Center computer or check out a paper copy of the course descriptions.
• It is your responsibility to know what you are signing up for! Your class choices are a commitment; choose wisely. Talk to teachers.
Graduation Requirements• English Language Arts 4 credits• Social Studies 3 credits• Mathematics 3
credits• Biology 1 credit• Physical Science* 1
credit• PFL .5
credit• Health .5 credit• Phy Ed 1.5 credits• Electives 7.5
credits
TOTAL 22.0
* Chemistry (1 cr.) and Physics/AP Physics (1 cr.) or Chemistry (1 cr.) and IB Biology (1 cr.) may be substituted for Physical Science to meet graduation requirements
• Documenting service hours will help you stand out from other job and/or college applicants
How many credits do I sign up for? • 6 credits = 1 study
hall each semester• 6.5 credits = study hall
one semester ONLY• 7 credits = no study
halls* GBAPS policy requires
“a student must carry a minimum of 6 credits a year”
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.
Zero Hour (6:30 am) Classes• Chemistry• PFL (1st semester only)
Be sure to mark the
correct box for “zero
hour” on your sheet.
Green Bay Area Public Schools
International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program
and
Certificate Opportunities
What is the International Baccalaureate?
• Pre-university high school program with consistent rigor and global awareness
• Accessible program for students in GBAPS• Can take full diploma or select classes by traveling
to West – indicate interest on course selection sheet
IB Courses 2011-12 *1 year course **2 year course ***3 semester course
(SL) – Standard Level=150 contact hours (HL) – High Level=240 contact hours
• Group 1– – English A1 (HL)**
• Group 2– – French B (SL and HL)**– - Spanish B (SL and HL)**
• Group 3– Psychology (SL)***– History (HL)**
• Group 4– Biology (HL)**– Physics (SL)**
• Group 5– Math Studies (SL)**– Mathematics (SL)**
• Group 6– Visual Arts (SL and HL)**– Music (SL)*
• Core – Theory of Knowledge**– Creativity, Action and Service**– Extended Essay**
In your book, you can read about:• International Baccalaureate Programme –
pgs. 23-26• John Dewey Academy of Learning Charter
School – pg. 21• Online Courses/Virtual Learning –pg. 22
- If interested, select the number assigned to the program during scheduling. This will inform the district your family is interested in more information.
Advanced Placement Courses • 14 AP course options in school district • Optional AP Exams offered in May – $87
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 school in July• See page 11 in book for more information
AP class reminder
• Students should remember to calculate how much time is needed for homework in AP classes
1 AP class may = 1-2 hours of homework per night
Know your limits!
Don’t over schedule your time!
Concurrent Enrollment Program Courses (CEP)
Can apply to receive both high school and college credit for certain courses taught at area high schools. Grades go on an official high school and college transcript.
Deadline for paperwork is March 1, 2011. 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 ($180 for 3 credits)
and UWGB ($ TBD) classes. NWTC CEP courses do not require tuition. See pages 19-20 in book for more information
Examples of CEP Courses:• Digital Media (NWTC)• Microsoft Excel and Access Expert (NWTC)• Microsoft Word Expert (NWTC)• Fundamentals of Public Address @ West (UWGB)• Energy and Society @ Southwest (NWTC)• Accounting I (NWTC)• Literature and Composition @ West (SNC)• Language and Composition @ West (SNC) • Calculus 1 and 2 (SNC)• Medical Terminology @ East (NWTC)• General Anatomy and Physiology @ East (NWTC)• Accounting 1 (NWTC)• College Mathematics (NWTC)• Math with Business Applications (NWTC)
Youth Options• Open to juniors and seniors• Students can apply for
approval to take college courses not offered in our curriculum
• Students will receive information to apply the semester before participating
• Earn ¼ HS credit for each college credit + college transcript
• Tuition paid by district
Youth Apprenticeship Program• Two year commitment junior
and senior year + summer • Minimum 2.5 GPA desired• 900 hours of work in field of
interest at minimum wage or above in the area of study
• 1 hour of instruction each day in chosen area
• Letter sent home w/ info• Must attend a PREVIEW
NIGHT• Must complete application on
www.titletown.org and interview for acceptance
*Areas of study on back of
course selection sheet
Traveling to Other Schools• Transportation is your
responsibility • Must complete a shared
student form providing parent permission to attend class off campus (your counselor will give you this when you schedule)
• Travel scheduled during lunch and/or study period
• No guarantees the class will fit into your schedule
NEW Classes and Course ChangesMath
College Mathematics (CEP) (.5 credit)
Mathematics with Business Applications (CEP) (.5 credit)
Trigonometry (.5 credit)
Mathematical Modeling (.5 credit)
Visual Basic 1 (.5 credit)
Visual Basic 2 (.5 credit)
AP Computer Science (.5 math/.5 elective) -incl. Java C++
Music
Rockin’, Strummin’, Plunkin’, & Drummin’ 2 (.5 cr)
World Language
Chinese 2 (1 credit) *Now offered at Preble!
AP Spanish Language (after Spanish 4/5)
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
English Lang Arts Options in Gr. 11
-English Lang Arts 11
-Advanced Lang Arts 11
-AP Language and Composition (recommended before AP Lit for juniors)
-AP Literature and Composition
- All semester electives available to juniors as well
English Electives on Rotation(starting 2012-13)
• Multicultural Literature• Science Fiction and Fantasy
• *Myths, Legends, and Folklore• *Novel
Social Studies Options For Gr. 11• SS 11: US History
and World Affairs (1914 to present)
• If you took AP US History, should take AP World History
• If you took AP World History, take AP US History OR SS 11
• All other social studies electives available
• Do not need Psychology before AP Psychology
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
SCIENCE• Only need Physical Science and
Biology to graduate, but a minimum of THREE years of lab science is generally necessary for 4-year college entry (and some technical college programs).
• Conceptual Chemistry = college level science with less math for non-science majors
• Chemistry = college level science with math foundation for science-related college majors or those wanting more rigor
SCIENCE• Chemistry is
required before AP Chemistry
• Physics is not required before AP Physics
• Talk to teachers for their recommendations
Personal and Financial Literacy .5 credit
• Test out option before senior year• Offered in November of each
school year• Students must score 70% or better
to earn a “P” and not have to take the class.
• Credit is not given – only waives requirement
Physical Education - 1.5 credits over 3 years• Students MUST pass Personal Fitness
before Strength Training• If students take a year of PE, the 2nd class
will count for elective credit (unless making up a failed class)
• Students can take the same class over twice for credit (except PE 9)
• PE classes can be taken for Pass/Fail instead of a letter grade (will not be calculated into GPA). This must be chosen before the class starts. No changes after school year begins.
• Be sure to list alternative choice for phy ed on back of sheet!
Summer Physical Education• If you plan to take summer
phy ed, still sign up for a phy ed class on your sheet, but make a note you plan to take the summer option
• Also indicate what you’d like to take in place of phy ed if completed in summer
• No guarantees of being able to take summer phy ed due to space limitations
Summer School• Course information and
registration materials will arrive in late March or early April.
• Listen for announcements
• Some courses fill QUICKLY! Register early.
World Language• UW-Madison and UW-Eau Claire
require a minimum of two CONSECUTIVE years of a world language for entry
• UW-Madison prefers four years!• World language taken in middle school
and sign language count for college admission
• Check with the colleges of your choice for their requirements
• Talk to your current world language teacher for their recommendation for next year
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)
Retaking a Course• If you earned a “D” or
“F” in a semester of 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)
NCAA Requirements
• For students considering playing Division 1 or 2 college athletics, a list of NCAA-approved Green Bay School courses are listed on page 17 of your book. For more information, visit www.ncaa.org or www.ncaaclearninghouse.net.
Course Fees• Some courses
require additional fees for materials and supplies – and some of these cannot be waived
• Consult the course description book for more information
This presentation will be posted on the Preble website, www.greenbayprebleonline.com, for
you and your parents to view at home.
Be sure to use your checklist to make be sure you are prepared for the day you schedule in the computer lab!
Thank you!!