2. Guidance Department  Jackie Brenny-> Last names A-M  Brandon Stoermann -> Last names N-Z  Kathryn Herman - > Middle School  Lisa Obermoller -> Guidance Secretary  Academic Support, Credits for Graduation, College, Careers, Personal/Social Development, Class Schedules, Night/summer school, etc.

3. Middle School vs. High School Grading Quarter-1 Q-2 Q-3 Q-4 9-weeks Semester 1 Semester 2 18-weeks Each semester class = 1 credit- Must pass required credits or make-up in the future!

4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 1. 43 Total Credits, including: A.31 Required Classes - 8 English credits - 7 Social credits (8 for class of 2017) - 6 Math credits - 6 Science credits - 1 Health credit - 2 Fine Arts credits - 1 Physical Ed. credits AND B.12 Elective credits (11 for class of 2017)

5. Graduation Assessment Requirements Starting With The Class of 2016 1. College Entrance Exam (ACT Test or other in 11 th grade)

6. COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Many 4-year colleges require 2 years of the same world language. Some colleges also require a year or more of visual/performing arts. U of MN colleges have this requirement (band, choir, drawing, painting, etc.). Some 4-year colleges (such as U of MN) also require additional credits in math and science. See page 6 of the Registration Guide for more information.

7. WEIGHTED GRADING Weighted grading will only apply to Advanced Placement (A.P.) classes, Senior to Sophomore classes (S2S), and College in the Schools with Pine Tech (CIS) See page 2 for more information. PSEO classes do NOT earn weighted grades.

8. Math Current Math Class Math 8 (Linear Alg. or SWS Math)  Algebra 1 (8 th grade)  Geometry  Algebra II  College Pre-Calculus  10 th -12 th Grade Math Math 9 - One semester – (Exponential Algebra) - One semester – (Probability & Statistics) Geometry Algebra II College Algebra or College Pre-Calculus AP Calculus, College Algebra, AP Statistics

9. Science 9 Th grade students will choose from the following science courses: Physical Science NEE (Nature of Science, Earth Science, Engineering) – (1 Semester) Physical Science: Physics - (1Semester) Physical Science: Chemistry - (1 Semester) Pre-AP Physical Science - (2 Semesters) Students will select two semester courses of science unless a student elects to take 1 full year of Pre-AP Physical Science.

10. Science Example 4 year plan for Science: Option 1: - 9 th grade: Physical Science NEE (1 Semester) & Physical Science Physics (1 Semester) -10 th grade: AP or Regular Biology (2 Semesters) -11 th grade: AP or Regular Chemistry (2 Semesters) Option 2: - 9 th grade: Physical Science NEE (1 Sem) & Physical Science Chemistry (1 Sem) - 10 th grade: AP or Regular Biology (2 Semesters) - 11 th grade: AP or Regular Physics (2 Semesters) Option 3: - 9 th grade: Pre-AP Physical Science (2 Semesters) - 10 th grade: AP or Regular Biology (2 Semesters) - 11 th grade: AP/Regular Chemistry (2 Sem) or AP/Regular Physics (2 Sem) (Biology, Chem, & Physics are courses that can be taken at anytime during 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th grade)

11. Science Electives Grades 9-12 (can receive college credit) Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (counts as a Biology credit) Explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history and explore treatments. Human Body Systems- Examine interactions of body systems, build organ/tissues on Maniken, monitor body functions, and solve fictional medical cases. Medical Interventions- Investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Students learn about the Human DNA, evaluate cancer treatment. Through fictional cases students are exposed to many different areas of healthcare.

12. Social 9 th Grade Human Geography 9 (1 Semester)- 1 Credit or AP Human Geography (2 Semesters) – 2 Credits 10 th Grade American History 10 or AP US History

13. Social 11 th Grade World History AP World History  12 th Grade 1 Semester of the following Government AP Government & Politics 1 Semester of the following Economics College Intro to Economics College or AP Macroeconomics

14. Social Electives Keep in mind that these are electives that do not count toward the 7 core social credits needed for graduation College Sociology College/Regular Intro to Psychology Criminal Justice and Law History through Film Military History Trending Topics

15. FINE ARTS COURSES From Art Dept. Clay Drawing Intro to Art and Design Jewelry Painting Sculpture

16. FINE ARTS COURSES  From Music Dept.  High School Band  High School Choir  History of Rock-n-Roll  Guitar  Music Tech  From FACS Dept.  Culinary Arts 1 (Exploring Foods)  Culinary Arts 2 (International Foods)  Interior Design and Housing

17. FACS Department Culinary Arts I (previously Exploring Foods)- will provide a foundation of culinary skills. Students will gain knowledge, skills and understanding of food preparation techniques and baking methods. Students will participate in culinary labs that provide hands on learning experiences. Culinary Arts II (previously International Foods)- you will prepare food from around the world to deepen your understanding of culinary techniques. Students will participate in a variety of culinary labs that will move beyond the basics. Interior Design and Housing- Learn how to design your own living space. This course will teach you how to apply the principles and elements of design to develop interior spaces that meet specific needs. This course will be project-based with many different studio assignments that will be done in class.

18. FINE ARTS COURSES Industrial Tech Department (several new courses) Cabinet Making Woods (Woodworking) Construction/Carpentry PLTW Intro to Engineering and Design Welding Fabrication 1 and 2 Digital Photography 1 and 2 Industrial Tech Apprenticeship (grades 11/12) Power Tech (Power Mechanics) Intro to Graphic Design Student News (Media Productions) Cadd 1 and 2

19. Phy Ed (several new courses) Aerobics (various levels) Individual and Dual Activities Strength Training and Speed Development (various levels) Strength Training and Speed Development for Females Team Sports Advanced Total Fitness (various levels) Yoga

20. World Languages (Grades 9-12, could receive college credit as a Junior/Senior) German Spanish French

21. AVID AVID is a program/class that teaches students skills to help them become prepared for college Available to 8 th - 12 th graders Mr. Kish, Mrs. Firkus, Mrs. Plude are the AVID teachers If this is a class you are interested in please pre- register for it. You can also talk to your counselor for more info about this class.

22. CLASS CHANGES Done only on a space available basis. We are hiring staff based on the choices you make, so this limits the changes that can be accommodated. DO NOT Register for the following classes- special forms are required from guidance office for enrollment Study Hall Early Release/Late Arrival – 11 th & 12 Th Grade Proctor – 11 th & 12 th Grade Independent Study -11 th & 12 th Grade

23. College Options AP, CIS, S2S Courses PSEO AVID ACT/Accuplacer

24. Online 728 If you are interested in taking Online classes next Fall you need to fill out a separate Online 728 Application which can be found on the Online 728 website If you plan on taking Online classes please do not double-register for classes between Online and ZHS classes

25. Special Ed Students Pre-register for your classes but be aware that your case manager may adjust your class schedule to better suit your needs

26. Registration Resources Go to the following website to access everything about registering for classes at ZHS: http://zhs.elkriver.k12.mn.us/zimmerman.cfm?subpage =837 All registration materials can be found here

27. Register Online All registration will be done on Parent Portal at: http://zhs.elkriver.k12.mn.us/zimmerman.cfm?subpage=837 If you do not currently have a Parent Portal account please build one using the website listed on top of the ZHS Registration website DEADLINE- The deadline to register is February 14 th