It’s Scheduling Season! Preble High School Please complete top portion of scheduling sheet (demographics, career clusters, acadamies, post high school plans)

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).

Course Book You have an shortened course book. The detailed course descriptions are available on-line at or on the Preble High School website.

G raduation R equirements English LA4 credits Social Studies3 credits Mathematics3 credits Biology1 credit Physical Science*1 credit Personal & Financial Mgmt..5 credit Health.5 credit Phy Ed1.5 credits Electives7.5 c redits 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.

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

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 2 nd, 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.

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”.

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 what’s to come.

Alternative Class Times for Zero 6:30 Biology Chemistry Advanced Biology Personal Financial Literacy 9 th 3:05 Computer Essentials Physical Science Night classes from 7:00 to 8:20 PM M/T/Th Digital Media AP Music Theory Welding

ADD/DROP POLICY Courses can only be dropped for: 1.Extenuating circumstances 2.Compelling educational need 3.Teacher recommendation NO LUNCH CHANGES WITHOUT M.D. NOTE!! CHOOSE CLASSES WISELY – this is a commitment

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).

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.

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.

It is YOUR responsibility to know admission requirements by Visiting the career center or logging onto it’s website. Logging onto the career cruising website. Calling the colleges/tech schools that you are interested in. ing 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).

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 2 nd from another teacher. Tuition is charged for St. Norbert’s and UWGB classes. NWTC CEP courses do not require tuition. See course description book for more information.

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.

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.

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 M&A) (.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

Current Course CourseChange 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 EssentialsMinor content changes No Marketing & AdvertisingAdvertisingName change No International Business 1 & 2International BusinessCombined 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 WorkshopRockin’, Strummin’, Plunking & Drummin’New curriculum Yes N/AEnergy Conservation DynamicsNew course N/A Energy and SocietyNew course N/A Challenges of the 21 st CenturyModern IssuesName change No Multicultural StudiesIssues of Race and DiversityName change No N/AAncient CulturesNew course N/A Social Studies/Career Research Career ResearchName change No Social Studies/Career Exploration Career ExplorationName change No Personal & Financial Management Personal & Financial LiteracyName change and updated curriculum No

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 4 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

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

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

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.

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.

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 don’t 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.

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 2 nd 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 1 st and 2 nd choice!

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 you’ve 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.

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

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

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

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).

On-Line Registration

Course numbers will be important when you are scheduling A number ending in “1” means the class will be 1 st 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.

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