1. WELCOME TO MENOMONEE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL! Class of 2020

2. After today you will:  Have gained the knowledge to make informed decisions as you transition into high school…  Basic Knowledge about MFHS  Course Selections/Registering  Getting Support  Career Clusters

3. Know Your Administrators  Mr. Corey Golla, Principal  Ms. Suzanne Thomas Associate Principal ( Students with last names A-L )  Mr. Robert Vitale, Associate Principal (Students with last names M-Z)  Mr. Ryan Anderson, Athletics & Activities Director

4. Student Services Staff School Counselors: Ms. Hanley (A-Fi) Mr. Farley (Fl-La) Ms. Schuster (Le-Ri) Ms. Thom (Ro-Z) Ms. Devenport, School Psychologist Ms. Perkins-Peterson, School Social Worker Tammy Strupp, Student Services Administrative Assistant, 262-255-8465

5. TIPS to HS Success  Get involved in at least one after-school activity. INVOLVEMENT breeds a positive outlook and academic success.  Use your resources & ask for HELP!  Maintain an academic FOCUS. What you do today and tomorrow in your high school classes will impact you in 4-5 years.  Maintain a BALANCE between school and personal life. Know your limits and realize when you may be taking on too much.

6. Where Can I Get Help?  Resource Study Hall: Supervised by an Education Assistant. Needs administration/counselor approval.  ITI: Available for students with an IEP or a 504 plan.  One-on-One assistance from individual teachers: Make personal contact to determine availability.  Student Services: Meet with your counselor to discuss problems you may be having and brainstorm ideas for solutions.

7. Today you will receive:  Freshmen Worksheet (pink)  Course Selection Sheet (pink)  Directions for PowerSchool course selection (white)  Course Guide (also online)

8. Career Clusters  The 16 Career Clusters have been identified to help students develop a program of study with a purpose in mind.  Your Cluster Finder results (FLEX) can help guide you to choose your electives.  See Pages 11-19 in course guide.

9. Required courses for 9th grade  ENGLISH 9/HONORS  MATHEMATICS (VARIOUS COURSES)  BIOLOGY/HONORS  WORLD HISTORY/AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY  FOUNDATIONS OF FITNESS – PE 9  ELECTIVES **All Core Courses, PE 9 and Study Hall will already be scheduled for you in PowerSchool. Cores will be assigned based on teacher recommendations. **You will only need to choose your electives in the PowerSchool portal when registering.

10. First SemesterSecond Semester 1. English 9 2. Math 3. Biology 4. World History/AP Human Geo 5. Foundations of Fitness: PE 9 (Either Semester) 5. 6. 7. 8. Study Hall FRESHMAN YEAR

11. Credits  Students earn 1 credit per class per semester (D- or above is considered passing)  How many credits did this student earn semester 1 of their freshman year? Semester 1 English 9: C Algebra: D- Biology: F World History: B PE: A H Information Processing TC: C+ Spanish I: B- Total: 6 Credits 46 Total Credits needed to GRADUATE!!

12. Weighted Grades Students graduating from MFHS will receive a weighted grade in: Core subject honors classes. Classes receiving college credit while in high school. (example: H Information Technology TC) Each weighted course shall be given an additional grade point value of.025 on a 4.0 scale per semester class.

13. GPA – Example  GPA is on a 4.0 system, for each class that meets weighted criteria,.025 is added to the semester GPA Honors GeometryB3 Honors English 9A4 Spanish IIB3 Honors Symphonic BandA4 Honors BiologyB3 Physical Education 9B3 H Information Technology TCA4 Total:24 GPA: TOTAL/#of COURSES 24/7=3.429 4 weighted classes, add.025 for each: 3.429+.1=3.529

14. World Language  If you are currently taking a World Language, and would like to continue, sign up for Level II of that same language. Example: Spanish 8 Spanish II  If you would like to take a World Language in 9 th grade and have not taken it in 8 th grade, sign up for Level 1.  Within UW System, only UW-Madison requires 2 years of same foreign language for admission.

15. Course Programming: Reminders  Course Guide is also available online.  Choose your classes wisely. Schedule changes are only allowed on a very limited basis. You are making a commitment to courses when registering.  PowerSchool portal for making course selections open 2/2/16 through 2/9/16.  Course Registration Sheets will be due on 2/10 to your FLEX teacher.  Be sure to sign up for both semesters of a year long course.

16. On-Line Registration  Reminder: Select courses online (PowerSchool) between February 2 nd and February 9 th.  Reminder: Freshmen will be automatically scheduled for All Core Courses including PE 9 and Study Hall. Just register for your electives.  Tomorrow night!! SPIN Night (Student Parent Information Night): February 2 at 6:00 in MFHS auditorium.  Let’s take a look at the Student Course Selection Screen.

17. MFHS Co-Curricular Fair All MFHS Athletics and Activities will be here at North for CO-CURRICULAR FAIR on Wednesday, May 18 th for you to get more information!!