course registration: class of 2013
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Course Registration: Class of 2013. Senior Year Counts, No Senior Slough!!!. Mondovi High School Graduation Requirements. 24 credits to graduate 4 English, 3 Social Studies, 2 Math, 2 Science, 1 ½ Phy. Ed., Health (M.S.), and Personal Finance 4 Graduation Points 10 th Grade WKCE Test - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Course Registration: Course Registration: Class of 2013Class of 2013
Senior Year Counts, Senior Year Counts,
No Senior Slough!!! No Senior Slough!!!
Mondovi High School Mondovi High School Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements24 credits to graduate24 credits to graduate
4 English, 3 Social Studies, 2 Math, 2 4 English, 3 Social Studies, 2 Math, 2 Science, 1 ½ Phy. Ed., Health (M.S.), and Science, 1 ½ Phy. Ed., Health (M.S.), and Personal FinancePersonal Finance
4 Graduation Points4 Graduation Points– 1010thth Grade WKCE Test Grade WKCE Test
– Do you have all your point?Do you have all your point?
4-year College Admissions 4-year College Admissions CriteriaCriteria
4 credits English (prefer Honors English)4 credits English (prefer Honors English) 3 credits Social Studies3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Math (Algebra. 1 & higher)3 credits Math (Algebra. 1 & higher) 3 credits Science (Ag. Science???)3 credits Science (Ag. Science???) 2 credits Foreign Language????2 credits Foreign Language????
Madison, UW-Eau Claire, Minnesota and a variety of private Madison, UW-Eau Claire, Minnesota and a variety of private colleges require two units of the same foreign language . . . colleges require two units of the same foreign language . . . Madison prefers 3 or moreMadison prefers 3 or more
UW-Platteville and UW-Milwaukee do not require foreign UW-Platteville and UW-Milwaukee do not require foreign language to be admitted, but require it for graduation.language to be admitted, but require it for graduation.
Plan accordingly…Know the requirements of the schools Plan accordingly…Know the requirements of the schools you are considering!!!!you are considering!!!!
4-year College Admissions 4-year College Admissions Criteria Criteria continued…continued…
ACTACTGrade Point Average (GPA)Grade Point Average (GPA)Class RankClass RankRigor of schedule-Rigor of schedule- What are you going to do to What are you going to do to separate yourself from other applicantsseparate yourself from other applicants
In Regards to rigor of schedule consider the In Regards to rigor of schedule consider the following:following:– Quality vs. QuantityQuality vs. Quantity– What you have taken vs. What you could have taken. What you have taken vs. What you could have taken.
SENIOR YEAR SHOULD BE YOUR MOST DIFFICULTSENIOR YEAR SHOULD BE YOUR MOST DIFFICULT(GPA and Class Rank continue until Graduation)(GPA and Class Rank continue until Graduation)
ACTACT ACT Test Dates:ACT Test Dates:
April 14, 2012: Deadline is March 9th (March 10April 14, 2012: Deadline is March 9th (March 10thth – 23 – 23rdrd))June 9, 2012: Deadline is May 4June 9, 2012: Deadline is May 4thth (May 5th-18th) (May 5th-18th)
MHS will host ACT for both test datesMHS will host ACT for both test dates MHS will be offering ACT Prep Course in March???MHS will be offering ACT Prep Course in March??? MHS Test Center Code 224820MHS Test Center Code 224820 Register online at Register online at www.actstudent.org Fee = Fee =
$34.00 for ACT $34.00 for ACT $49.50 for ACT plus writing.$49.50 for ACT plus writing.
Compass TestCompass Test
Test used for entrance into technical collegesTest used for entrance into technical colleges
Test readiness level in Reading, Math, & Writing Test readiness level in Reading, Math, & Writing (English)(English)
Used to place you in appropriate coursesUsed to place you in appropriate courses
Available at MHS almost any dayAvailable at MHS almost any day
Registration quick and easyRegistration quick and easy
Computerized progressive testComputerized progressive test– Untimed typically 1 ½ to 2 hoursUntimed typically 1 ½ to 2 hours– $20$20
Other Post-Secondary Other Post-Secondary OptionsOptions
2-Year Community/Junior Colleges2-Year Community/Junior Colleges– Meet minimum college entrance Meet minimum college entrance
requirements and take ACT test requirements and take ACT test
Technical CollegesTechnical Colleges– Check specific programs as they differ Check specific programs as they differ
greatly (space is limitedgreatly (space is limited
Proprietary/Specialty School SchoolsProprietary/Specialty School Schools– Subjective entrySubjective entry
MilitaryMilitary– ASVAB and H.S. DiplomaASVAB and H.S. Diploma
Registration HandbookRegistration HandbookPolicies…(Add/Drop Policy)Policies…(Add/Drop Policy)
HS grad. requirements/college entrance requirements HS grad. requirements/college entrance requirements and preparationand preparation
Academic distinctions and awardsAcademic distinctions and awards
Educational Programs (Youth Options, PASS, Educational Programs (Youth Options, PASS, Advanced Standing, etc.)Advanced Standing, etc.)
Specific courses for each grade level and prerequisitesSpecific courses for each grade level and prerequisites
Teacher’s Assistant/Independent StudyTeacher’s Assistant/Independent Study
Certified Work ExperienceCertified Work Experience
Distance Learning CoursesDistance Learning Courses
Distance Learning ClassesDistance Learning ClassesEmerging Technologies (Durand HS)Emerging Technologies (Durand HS)
AP Psychology (Durand HS)AP Psychology (Durand HS)– Does not replace Political Science and/or Intro. To Psych-Must take in addition to these Does not replace Political Science and/or Intro. To Psych-Must take in addition to these
coursescourses
Medical Terminology (1Medical Terminology (1stst Semester) (CVTC) Semester) (CVTC)
Sign Language (NTC)Sign Language (NTC)
Intro to Sociology (CVTC)Intro to Sociology (CVTC)– Must still take Political Science and Psych.Must still take Political Science and Psych.
Intro to College Writing (Eng. 110 UWMWC)Intro to College Writing (Eng. 110 UWMWC)– Must still take English 12 or Honors EnglishMust still take English 12 or Honors English
Distance Learning Notes:Distance Learning Notes:• English 110 requires a college placement test and state youth English 110 requires a college placement test and state youth
options formoptions form• Sociology and Med. Term. require a CVTC youth options formSociology and Med. Term. require a CVTC youth options form• Sign Language requires a NTC youth options formSign Language requires a NTC youth options form
• All students must sign a contract with district and must earn a All students must sign a contract with district and must earn a C or betterC or better
• Limited room, if needed GPA will be usedLimited room, if needed GPA will be used
• English 110, Sociology, Med.Term, and Sign Lang. offer dual English 110, Sociology, Med.Term, and Sign Lang. offer dual credit- college and HS creditcredit- college and HS credit
Teachers AssistantTeachers Assistant
Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA- waiver Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA- waiver availableavailableMust take seven courses other than TA…in Must take seven courses other than TA…in essence TA replaces your study hallessence TA replaces your study hallGrade will be on a pass/fail which will not affect Grade will be on a pass/fail which will not affect your GPAyour GPACan receive no more than one credit over entire Can receive no more than one credit over entire HS careerHS careerCan take a TA for no credit as well- replaces Can take a TA for no credit as well- replaces study hall and does not count as classstudy hall and does not count as classMust submit application at time of registrationMust submit application at time of registrationCourse numbers:Course numbers: TA for credit 2991 and 2992, TA for credit 2991 and 2992, TA for no credit 31 and 32TA for no credit 31 and 32
Independent StudyIndependent Study
Must be approved by teacherMust be approved by teacherOffers students the ability to take a course Offers students the ability to take a course not offered in the registration handbooknot offered in the registration handbookDesigned to provide students an advanced Designed to provide students an advanced opportunity in a specific subject areaopportunity in a specific subject areaCourse content and requirements vary Course content and requirements vary depending on arrangement between depending on arrangement between teacher and studentteacher and studentCourse numbers are 51 and 52Course numbers are 51 and 52
Agriculture as Science????Agriculture as Science????
Plants. Greenhouse, and Landscaping, Vet. Plants. Greenhouse, and Landscaping, Vet. Science, and Food Science are accepted as Science, and Food Science are accepted as science creditscience credit
Will count towards your two credits of scienceWill count towards your two credits of science
At this time they At this time they will notwill not count towards your count towards your three credits of science for collegiate three credits of science for collegiate entranceentrance
Plan accordingly!!!! Plan accordingly!!!!
Certified Work ExperienceCertified Work Experience(CWE)(CWE)
School supervised work experience during school hoursSchool supervised work experience during school hours
Students can earn ½ credit per semester of CWE (must Students can earn ½ credit per semester of CWE (must work approximately 10-15 hours per week and show a work approximately 10-15 hours per week and show a pay stub)pay stub)
Students will earn ½ credit per semester of CWE Students will earn ½ credit per semester of CWE regardless of how many hours you are working. regardless of how many hours you are working. Students can have a max of 3 hrs offStudents can have a max of 3 hrs off
Students are allowed to come in late and/or leave earlyStudents are allowed to come in late and/or leave early
Removed from program if you are failing at any grading Removed from program if you are failing at any grading period and you have any unexcused absencesperiod and you have any unexcused absences
Miscellaneous No CreditMiscellaneous No Credit
State law allows all seniors on track for State law allows all seniors on track for graduation to miss one period a daygraduation to miss one period a dayMHS allows students to miss either 1MHS allows students to miss either 1stst or 8 or 8thth hour hourWe can not guarantee what hour you will have We can not guarantee what hour you will have offoffAthletes keep in mind practice after school you Athletes keep in mind practice after school you may want to consider coming in latemay want to consider coming in lateCourse #s are 11 and 12Course #s are 11 and 12Students do not have to do this and can do for Students do not have to do this and can do for only one semester if they wishonly one semester if they wish
Physical EducationPhysical Education& Health& Health
Advanced FitnessAdvanced Fitness
Body Shop FitnessBody Shop Fitness
Team SportsTeam Sports
Lifetime ActivitiesLifetime Activities
Outdoor AdventuresOutdoor Adventures
Health Health (Does not (Does not count as PE credit)count as PE credit)
Can take courses Can take courses multiple timesmultiple times
Classes will be taught Classes will be taught both semesterboth semester
All PE teachers will All PE teachers will teachteach
Summer School 2012Summer School 2012
Runs four weeks from June 18Runs four weeks from June 18 thth to July 13 to July 13thth
Classes run Mon.-Fri. in the morning Classes run Mon.-Fri. in the morning
This year we will offer Math and/or This year we will offer Math and/or English/Social StudiesEnglish/Social Studies
Session 1 8:00-10:15 and Session 2 10:30-Session 1 8:00-10:15 and Session 2 10:30-12:4512:45
Students can earn ½ credit for each Students can earn ½ credit for each
Grades are on a Pass/Fail basisGrades are on a Pass/Fail basis
Phy. Ed. offered in afternoon for ¼ creditPhy. Ed. offered in afternoon for ¼ credit
Driver’s EducationDriver’s Education
Cost is $325Cost is $325
Available in the Available in the summer from July summer from July 16th-Aug. 3rd M-F 16th-Aug. 3rd M-F 8:00-10:008:00-10:00
Questions contact Questions contact Safety and Respect Safety and Respect Driving SchoolDriving School
Registration SheetsRegistration SheetsPlease check Pre-Printed ID labelsPlease check Pre-Printed ID labels
Please circle English 12 or Honors English and Please circle English 12 or Honors English and write in the corresponding course numberwrite in the corresponding course number
Political Science and Intro. Psychology already Political Science and Intro. Psychology already entered…everyone must takeentered…everyone must take
Do you need to make up a failed course…if so Do you need to make up a failed course…if so plan on summer school or reenroll next yearplan on summer school or reenroll next year
If interested write in misc. no credit as an If interested write in misc. no credit as an elective and hour of preference (1elective and hour of preference (1stst or 8 or 8thth)…)…Course numbers 11 and 12Course numbers 11 and 12
Registration Sheets…Cont.Registration Sheets…Cont.Choose 4 alternatives and rank them…choose them Choose 4 alternatives and rank them…choose them carefully as if you would have to take them!!!carefully as if you would have to take them!!!Total credits and circle at the top left of the Total credits and circle at the top left of the registration sheetregistration sheetMark in top left corner intentions for after high school Mark in top left corner intentions for after high school Write clearly so Mrs. Brenner can read it!!!Write clearly so Mrs. Brenner can read it!!!Registration sheets will be collected tomorrow (Feb. Registration sheets will be collected tomorrow (Feb. 22ndnd) at the beginning of your English class) at the beginning of your English classStudents who do not return a completed registration Students who do not return a completed registration sheet will be required to register during their study sheet will be required to register during their study hall that dayhall that day
Registering for CoursesRegistering for CoursesCourse numbers: odd=1Course numbers: odd=1stst semester and semester and even=2even=2ndnd semester semesterMake sure course number matches course titleMake sure course number matches course titleChoices do not equal class periodChoices do not equal class periodIf course is two semesters then you must enter If course is two semesters then you must enter it in both semestersit in both semestersIf course has two course numbers and meets If course has two course numbers and meets for only one semester please choose semester for only one semester please choose semester in which you want course… (example-Foods 1)in which you want course… (example-Foods 1)Please pay attention to courses that meet 1 Please pay attention to courses that meet 1 semester vs. 2 semestersemester vs. 2 semester
Options for next yearOptions for next yearHonors English vs. English 12, Need a “B” in Honors English vs. English 12, Need a “B” in English 11 or better to take HonorsEnglish 11 or better to take HonorsCollege bound students…highly consider taking College bound students…highly consider taking a math, science, and/or foreign language course a math, science, and/or foreign language course next yearnext yearTechnical College bound students check your Technical College bound students check your programs entrance requirementsprograms entrance requirementsIs distance learning right for you???Is distance learning right for you???Have a job???...think about CWEHave a job???...think about CWEArt- All art classes are available w/o Intro.Art- All art classes are available w/o Intro.Do you need a study hall with AO???Do you need a study hall with AO???Choose electives wisely!!!Choose electives wisely!!!
Final Registration Thoughts:Final Registration Thoughts:According to technical colleges and universities your Senior According to technical colleges and universities your Senior year should be your most difficult year in HSyear should be your most difficult year in HSAthletes remember that you need six classes to remain eligible Athletes remember that you need six classes to remain eligible as per WIAA rulesas per WIAA rulesPhysics II, Ag. Mech. & Adv. Metals, Basic Electricity, Health, Physics II, Ag. Mech. & Adv. Metals, Basic Electricity, Health, Photography II, Computer Technology, and Web Page & Photography II, Computer Technology, and Web Page & Design are new(er) coursesDesign are new(er) coursesNumerous course title changes…Ag. Dept.Numerous course title changes…Ag. Dept.Statistics offered both semestersStatistics offered both semestersPlants, Greenhouse, & Landscaping is transcripted credit at Plants, Greenhouse, & Landscaping is transcripted credit at CVTCCVTCShow Choir vs. Chorus…or bothShow Choir vs. Chorus…or bothJournalism/Mass Communications…must receive permission Journalism/Mass Communications…must receive permission from Mr. Brieskefrom Mr. BrieskePhysics is not a math course!!!Physics is not a math course!!!
Advising HelpAdvising Help
During your study hall and/or A.O.During your study hall and/or A.O.
Receive pass from me prior to coming Receive pass from me prior to coming down. down.
ForFor– Credit checksCredit checks– GPAGPA– ConsultationConsultation– Anything else???Anything else???
Career ClustersCareer Clusters
Ag., Food, & Natural Ag., Food, & Natural ResourcesResourcesArchitecture & Architecture & ConstructionConstructionArts, A/V, & Arts, A/V, & TechnologyTechnologyBusinessBusinessEducationEducationFinanceFinanceGovernmentGovernmentHealth SciencesHealth Sciences
Hospitality & TourismHospitality & TourismHuman ServicesHuman ServicesInformation TechnologyInformation TechnologyLaw, Public Safety, & Law, Public Safety, & CorrectionsCorrectionsManufacturingManufacturingMarketingMarketingScience, Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering, MathEngineering, MathTransportation & Transportation & LogisticsLogistics
Research, Research, ResearchResearch, Research, Research
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Questions?????Questions?????