sturgeon bay high school. january students select courses course description handbook february ...
DESCRIPTION
January – students select courses Course Description Handbook February – course requests entered in computer March/April – counselors create preliminary schedules May – individual student meetings June – schedules sent home w/ report cards June 24 – SCHEDULE CHANGES DEADLINE August 30 – Freshman Orientation Night 7:00 p.m., HS AuditoriumTRANSCRIPT
FRESHMAN YEAR SCHEDULINGSturgeon Bay High School
TIMELINEJanuary – students select courses
Course Description Handbookhttp://www.sturbay.k12.wi.us/
February – course requests entered in computerMarch/April – counselors create preliminary schedulesMay – individual student meetingsJune – schedules sent home w/ report cardsJune 24 – SCHEDULE CHANGES DEADLINE
August 30 – Freshman Orientation Night7:00 p.m., HS Auditorium
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSEnglish 4.0 creditsMathematics 3.0 credits Science 3.0 credits Social Studies 3.0 creditsPhysical Education 1.5 creditsHealth 0.5 creditsLife Skills 0.5 creditsPersonal Money Management 0.5 creditsElectives 10 credits
Total 26 credits
Additional Requirements: 40 hours Community Volunteering 1.5 Grade Point Average after 8 semesters
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING40 hours required
Satisfied using one of the following: Service Learning class Volunteer on own time – submit form
BLOCK SCHEDULE
TERM
BLOCK 195 m
BLOCK 295 m
LUNCH
BLOCK 395 m
BLOCK 495 m
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COURSE CHANGE
Foundations of Business (NWTC) 11th & 12th grade only
Basic Business & Careers 9th & 10th grade only
BRIDGES/LIFE SKILLS – 0.5 CREDITFreshman Transition ProgramM-W-Th-F Bridges – Study HallTuesday Life Skills
Career Exploration Diversity Personal BoundariesCommunication SkillsCharacter Education Study/Testing StrategiesStress Management Decision-Making Emotional HealthBalanced Life Addiction Prevention Power of ThoughtsConflict ManagementPost-HS Planning Healthy RelationshipsShaken-Baby Syndrome Team Building Suicide Prevention
Guest speakers are utilized for many areas
ENGLISH – 4 CREDITS English 9 or English 9 – Honors English 10 or English 10 – Honors English 11 or English 11 – Honors Grade 12:
Option 1: English 12Option 2: English Composition 1, Oral
CommunicationsOption 3: AP English Literature & Composition
MATHEMATICS – 3 CREDITSGRADE 8 - MATH
Pre-Algebra Basic Geometry & Statistics College Math
MATHEMATICS – 3 CREDITSGRADE 8 -PRE-ALGEBRA
Option #1 Algebra I Geometry Algebra 2, Prob &
Stats Trigonometry, Pre-Calc
Option #2 Algebra I Geometry Algebra 2, Prob &
Stats Senior Trigonometry
MATHEMATICS – 3 CREDITSGRADE 8 – ALGEBRA 1
Accelerated Geometry Algebra 2, Prob & Stats Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus AP Calculus (all year)
SCIENCE – 3 CREDITS Earth Science Biology 1 credit from any of the following:
Computer Programming 1 ChemistryFood & NutritionPhysicsAstronomyEcologyHuman Biology 102 Renewable Energy
SOCIAL STUDIES – 3 CREDITS World Cultures or Modern European
History US History American Studies
PHYSICAL EDUCATION – 1.5 CREDITSFitness Foundations
A different Phy Ed course may be entered if Fitness Foundations does not fit into the schedule.
HEALTH Satisfied in middle school No Health in MS? Take online course in
HS St. John Bosco & St. Peter satisfied
UW-SYSTEM13 “core college preparatory” courses
- English 4 credits- Mathematics (min. Algebra II) 3 credits- Natural Science 3 credits- Social Science/History 3 credits
4 elective credits in: English, mathematics, natural science, social science/history, foreign language (2 years), fine arts, computer science, other academic areas
COLLEGE CREDIT – MUST BE JUNIOR/SENIOR
NWTC CREDITFoundations of BusinessAccounting PrinciplesBusiness LawEnglish Composition IOral CommunicationsChild and Adolescent DevelopmentCollege MathRenewable Energy TechnologyIntro to Psychology NEW
UW-SYSTEM CREDITHuman Biology 102Spanish 202*Eliminated College English 100 & 105
Must be junior/senior to earn college credit
ADVANCED PLACEMENT AP Calculus AP Chemistry AP English Literature & Composition AP Studio Art – Drawing AP Studio Art – 2D Design AP United States History AP Online Courses
AP exams in May – earn college credit
ONLINE COURSESRequirements: Self-motivated learner Lots of screen time
Brigham Young University OnlineNortheast Wisconsin Online Network
Online Course Selection
WIAA SPORTS Baseball Basketball - Boys Basketball - Girls Cross Country Football Golf Wrestling Volleyball
Soccer – Boys Soccer – Girls Softball Swimming – Boys Swimming – Girls Track Cheerleading (not
WIAA)
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSAODA/Project 180Audio/Visual ClubChess ClubCity RhythmDestination ImaginationForensicsFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA)Future Teachers of America (FTA)Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)History ClubHumanities Club
Intramurals (basketball)Jazz BandBattle of the BooksMath TeamMock TrialSchool MusicalNational Honor SocietyService ClubStudent CouncilTech ChallengeWorld Language ClubYearbookYouth in Government
PLAYING SPORTS?Mandatory meeting for ALL 2016-2017 athletes
TBA6:00 p.m.
HS Auditorium
Contact: Pat Blizel, Athletic Director746-1830 or [email protected]
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SUCCEED IN HS? Review purpose of HS – Motivation to learn Healthy food, exercise, sleep Study routine at home Regular grade checks on PowerSchool Get involved Push self beyond comfort level Keep discovering post-HS interests Find positive role models
Gary GrahlSchool Counselor (Gr. 9 & 10)