Preble High School

Freshmen Scheduling

November 29, 2011

Pathways • Employment • Military • Apprenticeships • Technical Colleges • 2-Year/Junior

Colleges • 4-Year University

Wisconsin's Technical Colleges

Technical college programs have

admission standards. These would include

required test scores on the TABE,

ACCUPLACER, or ACT. Some programs

have waiting lists. Technical college

preparation should include a

comprehensive high school curriculum to

ensure success. The following are

recommended high school courses/credits

for adequate preparation for technical

college programs.

Subject Credits

English Language Arts 4

Mathematics 3

Science 3

Social Studies 3

Technical Courses 3-4

Subject Credits

English Language Arts 4

Mathematics 3

Algebra 1/Advanced Algebra 1

Geometry/Advanced Geometry

Algebra 2/Advanced Algebra 2

Science 3

Social Studies 3-4

World Language 2 (Certain Colleges)

College Prep Electives 4

College preps should come from core

academic, world language, fine arts,

computer science and other college prep

academic areas. Either ACT or SAT scores

are needed. Some universities have

slightly different requirements.

University of Wisconsin System/Private Colleges

Nation's Top Universities Subject Credits

Advanced/AP English Language Arts* 4

Mathematics 4 (Pre/AP Calculus)

Science 4 (AP Physics/AP Chemistry)

Social Studies** 4 (AP Courses)

World Language*** 3-5

* Intensive work in writing

** Includes American & European History

*** At least one world language

Rigorous academics, leadership

experiences and a strong student profile

are very important.

SAT or ACT admission tests plus writing

and subject tests.

Graduation Requirements

Credits

English Language Arts 4.0 Social Studies 3.0 Mathematics 3.0 Biology 1.0 Physical Science 1.0 Physical Education 1.5 Personal & Financial Lit. 0.5 Health 0.5 Electives 7.5 Total……………………………….. 22.0

Grade 9

Required Registration Credit

English Language Arts 9 1.0 Social Studies 9 1.0 Math 1.0 Physical Science 1.0 Physical Education 0.5 Health 0.5 Electives 1.0 ------------------------------------------------------------- Minimum Credits 6.0 Additional Electives 1.0 Maximum Credits 7.0

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16 Career Clusters 79 Pathways

2011 - 2012 Grade 9 - Course Selection

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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

Advanced Language 9

• Independent Study

• Advanced Level Curriculum

• Classic Literature

• Public Speaking

• Research Projects

***Summer Assignment***

Advanced Algebra 1

Algebra 1

ESL Algebra 1

Algebra 1 (DB)

Advanced Geometry

Geometry

ESL Geometry

Geometry (DB)

Advanced Algebra 2

Algebra 2

ESL Algebra 2

Algebra 2 (DB)

Middle School and High School

Regular Ed and Grade Level ESL

Math Course Sequences

9th

10th

11th

*Mathematics and Computer Science Electives

(Pre-Requisite Algebra 1)

Visual Basic 1

Visual Basic 2

POSSIBLE SCIENCE PATHWAYS FOR FRESHMAN STUDENTS

Sophomore Junior Freshman Senior

* Physical Science Biology Chemistry

AP Physics

Physics

Advanced Biology

AP Chemistry

Environmental Science

Anatomy & Physiology –

East * Physical Science Biology

and

Chemistry

Biology Chemistry

Freshman who bypass

Physical Science must

take Chemistry and

Physics

Students may

elect to take

additional science

classes along

with Chemistry

* Recommended Freshman Paths

Physics

AP Physics

CHOOSING ELECTIVES

Choose Career Focus Area that

fits your interests

Examine electives that match

career focus area

Choose electives

Courses will help students

solidify Career Focus Area or

eliminate it

!!!Please list optional classes!!!

Preble High School Daily Schedule

Period

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Time

7:30 – 8:20

8:26 – 9:16

9:22 – 10:17

10:23 – 11:13 lunch

11:19 – 12:09 lunch

12:15 – 1:05 lunch

1:11 – 2:01

2:07 – 2:58

• Agreement with St. Norbert/UW-Green

Bay/NWTC

• 19 Courses

• Provides students an opportunity to earn

college credits

NWTC CEP Courses available for 9th graders:

• Digital Media

• Microsoft Excel & Access Expert

• Microsoft Word Expert

Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)

iLearnGreenBay ~ An online charter high school planned to open Fall, 2012.

iLearnGreenBay’s future vision includes student opportunities for

individualization in learning. iLearnGreenBay will pair high quality courses

and state-of-the-art instruction with multiple educational pathways and

supportive mentoring in an innovative learning environment.

Students may discuss iLearnGreenBay enrollment with their school counselor

and get further information at:

https://ilearngreenbay.wikispaces.com/

Individual online courses ~ Many of Green Bay’s high school

students opt to complete some high school credits by taking online courses.

These challenging courses are taught by Wisconsin licensed teachers and

delivered through the Internet.

Students may discuss their ability to take individual online courses with

their school counselor and get further information at:

https://greenbayonline.wikispaces.com/

Additional Information….

1. Freshman Forward

2. Link Crew

3. Early Registration

Get Involved!

1. Activities

2. Clubs

3. Sports……

Course Catalog

Middle School Visits

MS PowerPoint

Class Schedule

School Calendar

Preble Staff

Directory

The Hive

Parent Newsletters

Principal

Natasha Rowell

Associate Principals

Renee Every

Dan Retzki

Jim Van Abel

Activities Director

Dan Retzki

9th Grade Individual Planning

Conferences (IPC)’s

Fall (October – December)

• 86% parent participation in 2010

• Student – Parent(s) – Counselor

• Approximately 40 minutes

• Schedule at Pre-registration day in August

• Have during lunch or study hall if possible

• Pre & post survey

Topics Covered

• PHS resources

• Student goals

• Four year high school

plan

• Student Portal

• Co-curricular activities

• College and career

planning

• Volunteerism

• Tour Career Center

More Questions? Come to the Counselor Table.

School Counselor Middle School Visits

Red Smith: January

Edison: January