Course Selection Class of 2016

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1 Course Selection Class of School Year

2 High School Graduation Requirements English--4 Credits Math 3 Credits Science 3 Credits Phy Ed 1.5 Credits Health.5 Credits Personal Finance.5 Credits Social Studies--3 Credits Total of 28 credits

3 High School Credit Breakdown 28 Total Credits 15.5 Required Credits 12.5 Elective Credits 7 credits/year (min)

4 Credit Check Sheet Area of Study Req Credits Credits Earned Credits To Be Earned Credits To Do To Grad English 4 Credits English 9 (Prep, Gen, Hon) 1 1 ½ ½ 2 English 10 (Prep, Gen, Hon) 1 English 11 (Prep or Gen)/AP Eng Lit 1 English 12 (Prep or Gen)/AP Eng Lang 1 Math 3 Credits 1½ ½ 1* Algebra (Prep, Gen) Geometry (Prep, Gen, Honors) Algebra II (Prep, Gen, Honors) OR Applied Math Electives: PreCalc (Gen/Honors), AP Calc, and Statistics Social Studies 3 Credits Global Studies (Gen or Honors) 1 1½ ½ 1 World History (Gen or AP) 1 US History (Gen or AP) 1 Electives: Psychology, Sociology, Economics, & Politics Health ½ Credits ½ 0 0

5 Credit Check Sheet Continued Area of Study Req Credits Credits Earned Credits To Be Earned Credits To Do To Grad Physical Education 1.5 Credits 1 0 ½ Science 3 Credit Biology (Prep, Gen, Honors) 1 ½ ½ 2 Chemistry (Prep, Gen, Honors) 1 Physics (Prep, Gen, Honors) 1 Electives: Principles of Engineering, Plant/Animal Science, AP Biology, Or Anatomy & Physiology Personal Finance.5 Credits 0 0 1/2 Required Credits---28 Total (earned credits (1 st semester 9 th grade) CUMULATIVE EARNED CREDITS (this semester) TOTAL TO BE EARNED CREDITS credits to Graduate *YOU NEED TO HAVE 7 CREDITS PER YEAR

6 Reminder: PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT & EXEMPTION While you still only need the 1 ½ credits of high school physical education, remember that: 1. Physical education credits must be earned over three separate years. 2. Juniors and Seniors may earn 0.5 credit after successfully completing a varsity level sport season. A 0.5 credit of English, social studies, mathematics, or science will be required in lieu of the 0.5 credit in physical education. Students must request the 0.5 credit of sport participation for their physical education requirement and schedule the replacement 0.5 credit within the first week of the semester. PE Exemption forms will be available on the School Counselor section of the school s website AND in the School Counseling Office.

7 How to Figure Class Percentile Look at bottom of transcript. Find where it says your rank (i.e. 17 out of 105) Using your calculator take your rank (the 1 st number) divided by the total number of students in your class (the 2 nd number) Example: 17/105=.1619 When you ve gotten your answer, move the decimal 2 spots to the right for your percentile. Example:.1619= Top 16.19% or Top 16% Closer you are to Top 1%, the better your percent Look at the College Admission Handout.what schools can you get into with your rank alone? Are you close to some? Ways to improve your rank: Start TODAY!!! Study, do your homework, get help from teachers

8 Reminder: Weighted Grading Scale High school courses are leveled as to their demands on students' time, skills and abilities. The grade point values to be given for each letter grade shall be weighted according to the performance level of the course for which the grade is issued. The purposes for weighted grading are as follows: 1. To provide an incentive to capable students to take advanced and challenging courses. 2. To give recognition to the importance of scholastic excellence. 3. To provide teachers of advanced courses a grading scale that more accurately reflects the achievement of students. 4. To encourage students who elect more courses than required to graduate.

9 Levels for Weighted GPA Level 1 will include core courses that have been designated as honors or advanced placement courses. Level 2 includes all other courses offered. The grade point values assigned to each of these levels shall be as follows: Level 1 Level 2 A 5 A 4 B 4 B 3 C 3 C 2 D 2 D 1 F 0 F 0

10 College Entrance Requirements Compared to HS Grad Req. HS Areas That Differ Science Math Foreign Language College Entrance Req. Prin of Engineering & Plant and Animal Science are not recognized by all colleges Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II at minimum (Prep level courses may not adequately prepare students for Placement Exams) 2 Years of the same language (only some colleges)

11 More College Information 17 Academic Credits Required ACT/SAT Tests need to be taken (Jr/Sr Year) Applications should be done fall of Senior yr Acceptance is based on Class Rank, GPA, and ACT Scores Technical Colleges have different requirements for different programs as well (i.e. extra science & math for nursing program)

12 Elective Areas Agriculture Art Family Consumer Science Vocational Education Foreign Language Business Music

13 Requirements by Year Freshmen Year English 9 (Prep, Gen, Hon) Global Studies (Gen or AP) Phy Education--1/2 credit Math Based on MS Recommendation Biology (Prep, Gen, Hon) Health--1/2 Credit *Volunteer hours are not required but strongly recommended for students Sophomore Year English 10 (Prep, Gen, Hon) Phy Education 1/2 credit Math Based on 4 yr plan Chemistry (Prep, Gen, Hon) World History/AP World History *Volunteer hours are not required but strongly recommended for students

14 Requirements by Year Junior Year English 11 (Prep or Gen)/AP English Literature Physical Ed 1/2 Credit Physics (Prep, Gen, Hon) Math--based on 4-year plan US History/AP US History Personal Finance 1/2 Credit *Volunteer hours are not required but strongly recommended for students *Meeting w/ Student, Parent, & Counselor in Spring Senior Year English12 (Prep or Gen) or AP English Language *Volunteer hours are not required but strongly recommended for students *Meeting with Student & Counselor in the fall

15 Other Programming Options Project Lead The Way Courses courses taken at Clinton High School that can earn 4-year college credit Youth Options--earn college and high school credit and district pays for tuition and/or books only open to Jrs/Srs Youth Apprenticeship--gain job experience, earn wages, and high school credit only open to Jrs/Srs Academic Seminar/SIL-Taken in any area with a teacher monitoring progress; can be on-line or off campus as well; only open to Jrs/Srs On-Line Courses--Advanced Placement courses; must have a lot of initiative

16 Helpful Hints Ask for help right away a problem is noticed Homework needs to be done and there will be homework Attendance Utilize Resources (teachers, internet, books, library, counselors, etc) Communicate with school staff if noticing a problem Organization Time Management Extra-Curriculars On-Line Grade Book WI Covenant

17 Importance of Planning Preparation for Career Preparation for postsecondary schooling Exploration of Careers/Schools Ability to utilize Resources Become Self- Sufficient Be Prepared For Real Life!!

18 People to Contact With Questions Mrs. Gile--HS Counselor Mr. Pape Principal Mrs. Siedschlag- Dean of Students Mrs. Erickson-Director of Teaching, Learning, and Assessments Ms. Grahn Director of Pupil Services Dr. Refsland Superintendent Ms. Campbell School Counseling & Athletics Secretary