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Its Scheduling Season!Preble High
SchoolPlease complete top portion of scheduling
sheet (demographics, career clusters, acadamies,
post high school plans)
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Scheduling sheet

• Due back to English teacher on or before December
  16.
• We will be scheduling in the computer labs.
• Parent signature required (back of sheet).
• Teacher initials (required for Math, advanced
  and AP courses you are taking).

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Course Book

• 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.

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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
• Phy Ed 1.5 credits
• 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.

• Completing some service learning will help you
  stand out from other job and/or college
  applicants.

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Choose a Career Focus Area

• Provides a starting point for you!
• Better assistance and advice from others.
• Road map for future.
• Helps you select the right high school courses
• If unsure, go to www.careercruising.com.

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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.

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How many credits do I sign up for?

• 6 credits study hall each semester.
• 6.5 credits 1 study hall either semester.
• 7 credits no study halls.
• GBAPS states that a student must carry at least
  6 credits a year.

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Why include study hall(s) in your schedule

• Can get help from teachers or resources if
  needed.
• More time for after-school activities.
• Busy people schedule time to get thi ngs done.
• Less stress! Good practice for whats to come.

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Alternative Class Times for 2009-2010

• Zero hour _at_ 630
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Advanced Biology
• Personal Financial
• Literacy
• 9th hour _at_ 305
• Computer Essentials
• Physical Science

• Night classes from 700 to 820 PM M/T/Th
• Digital Media
• AP Music Theory
• Welding

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ADD/DROP POLICY

• Courses can only be dropped for
• Extenuating circumstances
• Compelling educational need
• Teacher recommendation
• NO LUNCH CHANGES WITHOUT M.D. NOTE!! CHOOSE
  CLASSES WISELY this is a commitment

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Retaking a Course

• If you earned a D or F in 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).

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College Admission Requirements

• Subject
• 4 Eng. Lang Arts
• 3 Mathematics
• 3 Science (lab)
• 3,4 Social Studies
• 4 College Prep Electives
• Foreign/World Language, fine arts, computer
  science and other academic areas

• What do they look for
• Rigor
• Co-Curricular involvement
• Leadership
• Quality more than quantity
• Community Service

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.
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NCAA Requirements

• If you want to play on a D1 or D2 college
  athletic team, visit the NCAA website (ncaa
  clearinghouse.org) for approved courses. They
  are also listed in the course selection book.
• See counselor or AD if questions.

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It is YOUR responsibility to know admission
requirements by

• Visiting the career center or logging onto its
  website.
• Logging onto the career cruising website.
• Calling the colleges/tech schools that you are
  interested in.
• E-mailing admission representatives.
• Visiting with admission representatives in the
  career center when they visit.
• Logging onto the school(s) websites.
• By talking directly with the college
  representatives when you visit the campus(es).

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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 will be March 1.
  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 one from an English
  and the 2nd from another teacher.
• Tuition is charged for St. Norberts and UWGB
  classes. NWTC CEP courses do not require
  tuition.
• See course description book for more information.

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Advanced Placement Courses and Examinations

• Can earn college credit by taking test from the
  Educational Testing Service.
• Tests given middle of May Approx. 84 each.
• 5 is highest score 1 is lowest If you earn a
  3, 4, or 5, most WI public universities will
  accept.
• Results sent to students and PHS in July.
• Classes require a lot of work! Need current
  teacher initials on course selection sheet for
  any advanced and/or A.P. classes.

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Traveling to Other High Schools

• Students may sign up for classes that are offered
  at other schools such as Acting or Sign Language.
  
• Transportation is your responsibility.
• Must complete a shared student form.
• Travel during a study hall and/or lunch.
• No guarantees the class will fit into your
  schedule.

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New Classes

• Agriscience
• Forestry (.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.)
• Business
• Computer Essentials (.5 cr.)
• Advertising (replaces MA) (.5 cr.)

• Music
• Bilingual Choir (1 c.r)
• Rockin, Strummin, Pluckin, and Drummin (1
  cr.)
• Science
• 0 hour Biology (1 cr.)
• Tech Ed
• 3 D Animation and Game Design (.5 cr.) (New to
  Preble)
• Welding (evening section)
• Printing Processes (.5 cr.)
• World Language
• Chinese (1 cr.) New to Preble

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Current Course 2010-11 Course Change Can New Course Be Taken Again for Credit if Already Took Current Course?
Animal Science for Industry (Year) Equine/Horse Science for Work and Recreation (Semester) Large Animals Their Care and Welfare (Semester) No content change split year-long course into two semester offerings No
Agriscience Biotechnology (Year) Biotechnology (Semester) Aquaculture Raising Fish for Recreation and Profit (Semester) No content change split year-long course into two semester offerings No
Forestry and Soil Conservation (Year) Forestry (Semester) No content change dropped soils because covered in another class now only semester in length No
Contemporary Issues in Natural Resources (Year) Current Issues in Wildlife/Natural Resources (Semester) No content change now only semester in length No
Keyboarding for Computer Success Computer Essentials Minor content changes No
Marketing Advertising Advertising Name change No
International Business 1 2 International Business Combined content into one semester course No
Nursing Assistant (semester) Nursing Assistant (semester 2-period block) Will be 2 periods in length to allow for more time to cover content and practice skills No
Music Workshop Rockin, Strummin, Plunking Drummin New curriculum Yes
N/A Energy Conservation Dynamics New course N/A
N/A Energy and Society New course N/A
Challenges of the 21st Century Modern Issues Name change No
Multicultural Studies Issues of Race and Diversity Name change No
N/A Ancient Cultures New course N/A
Social Studies/Career Research Career Research Name change No
Social Studies/Career Exploration Career Exploration Name change No
Personal Financial Management Personal Financial Literacy Name change and updated curriculum No
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS4 Credits

• All students are required to take English
  Language Arts 9, 10 and 11
• Advanced Language Arts 9, 10, 11 require a
  teacher initials on course selection sheet and
  require summer work

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Social Studies 3 credits

• All students are required to take Social Studies
  9, 10 and 11
• Choices include SS 10, AP World History, AP US
  History)
• Advanced Placement courses require current
  teacher signatures

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MATH 3 credits

• Speak to current math teacher and get initials by
  their recommendation. There is a new math
  curriculum this year.
• Phasing out Int. Math A,B,C AND 1,2,3
• Taking Algebra I in Grade 8 counts for 1 elective
  credit, not math. Gr. 8 Geometry does count for
  HS math credit.
• Most colleges want to see 4 years
• of high school math, even though
• only 3 are required for
• graduation from high
• school

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SCIENCE 2 credits

• Only need Physical Science and Biology for
  graduation from high school, 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 you MUST take
  Chemistry in Gr. 10 and Physics before you
  graduate.

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Personal and Financial Literacy .5 credit

• You must test out of this class by the end of
  your junior year or take it by the end of your
  senior year.
• The test-out option is offered Nov-Dec of each
  year. Students must score 70 or better to earn
  a P and not have to take the class. Credit is
  not given.
• Students can try testing out more than once.

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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 dont enter with it.
• Taking two years keeps options open for after
  high school!
• The GBAPS will be offering a second year of
  Italian and Chinese.

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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!

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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 youve completed it, I will put a
  study hall in place of the class in your
  schedule.
• If you want another class instead of a study hall
  please sign up for that when registering.

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Summer School

• Course information and registration materials
  will arrive in late March or early April.
• Listen for announcements
• Some courses fill QUICKLY! Register early.

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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

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Course Fees

• Some courses require additional fees for
  materials and supplies. Consult the course
  description book for more information.

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On-Line Scheduling

• December 16, 2009
• You will need
• Completed course selection sheet (at least 6
  credits selected, signed by you and your parent.
  Also signed by teachers for math and any
  advanced/AP courses you are taking.)
• Transcript that you received today (has your
  student ID , your state ID number, graduation
  requirements, and work in progress).

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On-Line Registration
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(No Transcript)
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Course numbers will be important when you are
scheduling

• 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.

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Be sure to visit the GBAPS or Preble website and
review the Course Selection Book!

• Well only have a few minutes to discuss your
  choices during the actual scheduling process.
  Schedule a time to meet with your counselor if
  you have questions.
• Follow the outline on the ½ sheet of paper give
  to you by your counselor before this presentation
  started to make sure that you have everything you
  need for registration.

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QUESTIONS??