Choosing Your Classes For Next Year

HeySpartans!!!

Instead of worrying about where everyone ELSE is

headed,

spend more time exploring where YOU’RE headed

Keep Asking Yourself what you….

• like to do

• want to learn

• feel proud acting like

High School is Practice for Life

• Do The BEST You Can

• Practice HARD

• Take CARE of yourself

• Be Brave (Take Healthy Chances!)

Your Parents……

• Might have heard this information on:

Over the

Past 2 Weeks

Do you want to be inNational Honor Society?

Reach these three goals by junior year:

1. Earn a “B” average or better,

2. Do some community service,

3. Be a good citizen. 

The Curriculum Guide is now online at the JMM

Homepage• Click “News, Announcements,

Information, Publications.”• Pages 1 - 13: Frequently asked

questions: credits, youth options, 4 year plan, colleges, tech schools, AP, transcripts.

• Pages 14- 88: Course descriptions.

Memorial’s Counselors 10-11-12:

Fox River: • Ms. OlsonRock River: • Mr. MaloneyWisconsin River: • Mr. HamelWolf River: • Mr. ArnesonESL: • Mr. Vang

One More Helpful Hint …

• There is a great quick reference chart showing all of the electives on pages “ii” through “vii” of the Curriculum Guide.

JMM Graduation Requirements

• 22 total credits• 4 credits of English• 3 credits of Social St• 2 credits of Math• 2 credits of Science• 1 1/2 credits of PE• 1/2 credit of Health

2 And 4 Year Colleges: Entrance Requirements

• Will you be able to get in?

• It varies!!!

• Talk with your counselor and make sure you’re thinking about the following..

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Are you doing the“Secrets of Success?”

• Do all of your work everyday. (Are you using your assignment notebook?)

• Take careful notes, & use them to study!

• Have a daily study routine at home.

• Keep your notebooks and folders organized.

Let’s Get Serious!!!

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Is Honors right for me?People who take honors are happiest when they:

-Really like that subject

-Have an “A” or strong “B” in the past

-Have recommendation teacher

-Be Ready to do extra work

-Have some test scores that support your ability

– EXPLORE & SRI

-Organize and manage time WELL

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A caution about selecting an “Honors section”

• Changes to an different level will be more difficult;

• Success is about a manageable overall load.

Typical Entrance Requirements For

4 Year Colleges • 17 credits, including:• 4 cr of English• 3 cr of Social Studies• 3 cr of Math • 3 cr of Science• World Languages• 2 cr-more academics, fine arts, comp sci• Adequate GPA and

ACT test scoreSource: UW System

UW Madison… Highly Competitive!Most students accepted have…

• 4 cr of English• 3-4 cr Social Studies• 4 cr of Math • 4 cr of Science• 2+ cr of World Lang• 2+ cr of academics, fine

arts, comp sci• Upper 10 to 15% of class• ACT composite: 27+

Helpful Hint: See Our Favorite Links for Career &

College Planning:

Use the Student

Services

Homepage!!!

Classes Required For Graduation:English

English 2

or

English 2 Honors

English 3

or

AP Language & Composition

English 4

or

AP Literature & Composition

Classes Required For Graduation:Social Studies

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

World History Overview

Modern US History plus Economics

Not required, but check out the great options and competitive college req.’s

or or

AP World History Modern US History plus AP Microeconomics

“ “ “

Classes Required For Graduation:Science & Math

• Science : 2 years minimum to graduate. Science teachers will be briefing you. Also talk to counselor about college admissions. Universities need to see 3 to 4 years of science.

• Math: 2 years minimum to graduate. Must complete Algebra 1 and Geometry. Universities need to see minimum of Alg1, Geometry, and Alg2. Ask your math teacher for advice.

Classes Required For Graduation:Phy Ed & Health

• Phy Ed:

1 1/2 credits• Health Education:

1/2 credit

Electives: When you choose an elective:

Some electives are

full year classes.

Some electives are

semester classes.

Sometimes you can

mix and match!!!

So Many Electives!!!

Applied Technology

Business & Info Technology

General Studies

Art World Languages

Music

Computer Science

Family & Consumer Sciences

Reading

English Electives:

Drama 1

Film Study

Reading Fiction and Nonfiction

Read 501

Social Studies Electives:US Gender Studies American Politics

US and World Affairs

Ancient Civilizations US Ethnic Studies

Particular Topics- US Government

AP European History AP Econ. (micro/macro

Psychology AP Psychology

Topics in Sociology (Sociology of Sports)

Science Electives• Astronomy• Biology• Fundamentals of Bio.• AP Biology• Biotechnology• General Physics• Math Physics• AP Physics B• Anatomy&Physiology• Mechanical World• Adv University Rsrch

• General Chemistry• Chemistry• AP Chemistry• AP Environmental Science• Earth Science 1 • Earth Science 2• Forensic Science

Global Academy Courses:See next slide.

Global Academy

• Biomedical Sciences Strand– (PBS) Principles of Biomedical Sciences– (HBS) Human Body Systems– (MI) Medical Interventions– (BI) Biomedical Innovations capstone

• Pathways to Engineering Strand– (IED) Introduction to Engineering Design– (POE) Principles of Engineering

• Information Technology Strand– (CCENT) Cisco Certified Entry-level Network

Technician– (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Associate

Course Offerings for 2011-2012

Enrollment Benefits/Challenges

• Nationally recognized programs of study• Integrated sequence of courses…• Rigorous, project based, career oriented.• Dual and/or transcripted credits available!• Dual period at start or end of day• Single semester per course for a full credit.• Some here, some at Middleton High School• 9th and 10th enroll with administrative or counselor

approval. 11th and 12th open enroll.

Why would I take a Global Academy course?

Questions?

• Miles Tokheim

• -get e-mail from

• Mr. Mormino or Mrs. Lucille

Don’t hesitate to ask… email is best method…

Math Classes

Algebra I Algebra2/Trig Statistics

Algebra I Honors

Algebra2Trig Honors

Statistics AP

Geometry Pre-Calculus Calculus AB-AP

Geometry Honors

Algebra 3 Calculus BC-AP

Algebra-Geom Survey

Algebra 3 Honors

Alg Concepts for transcrpt credit

Use the chart on page 45

Phy. Ed. Classes for Grade 10:

• Team Sports

• Social Dance

• Aerobic Conditioning

• Lifeguard Training & CPR & First Aid

• Lifestyle Changes & Choices

One semester of Health Education is required. Then you can choose one of the following:

Applied TechnologyThe “Project Lead The Way Program”:• Design & Drafting• Introduction to Engineering• Principles of Engineering• Civil Engineering & Architecture 1• Civil Engineering & Architecture 2• Engineering Design/

Development• Digital Electronics(EHS)• Computer Integrated

Manufacturing (EHS)

Applied TechnologyThe “WoodLINKS” program

is:• Intro to Woodworking• Furniture & Cabinetry• Advanced Furniture &

Cabinetry• Fine Woodworking• Intro To Construction (See

your Counselor)• Home Maintenance &

Improvement

Applied Technology• Outdoor Power Equipment Technology• Consumer Auto• Auto Technology 1, 2, 3, 4• Auto Technology Youth Apprenticeship• Co-op Engineering• Career Internship

Art• Art Experiences• Drawing 1, 2, & 3• Ceramics/Sculpture 1, 2, & 3• Computer Art (Survey)• ComputerArt: Digital Imagery• ComputerArt: Illustration• Computer Art: Animation• Graphic Design• Community Art & Mass Media• Art Metal & Glass 1 & 2• Paintg&Printmakg 1 & 2• Photography 1, 2, & 3• Fashion Design-Clothing Construction

Business & Info Tech

•Career Exploration

•Keyboarding

•Advanced Keyboarding

•Health Info Office Assistant

•Yearbook Design/Publishing

Business & Info Tech

•Microsoft Word & Excel (for dual credit)

•Microsoft Access & Powerpoint (for dual credit)

•Web 2.0 21st Century Literacies & Webpage Design

•Computer Hardware & Software Essentials

Business & Info Tech

•Personal Finance

•Intro-Accounting Concepts

•Accounting for Dual Credit

•Accounting Honors

•Business & Personal Law 1&2

•International Business

•Career Seminar & Career Internship

Computer Science

• Intro to Computer Programming

• Computer Hardware & Software Essentials

• AP Computer Science

• Networking Concpts1 & 2

• Cisco Certification Network Associate: Modules 1-4 (Global Academy)

World Languages

• Chinese

• French

• German

• Spanish

Family & Consumer Sciences

• Culinary Basics• International Cuisine• Gourmet Chef “Pro

Start” sem 1• Gourmet Chef “Pro

Start” sem 2• Fashion Design-

Clothing Construction

Family & Consumer Sciences

• Child Development- Birth to 5 Yrs• Parenting and Children• Health Information Office Assistant• Family Living• Health Science Occupat’s 1• Medical Terminology• Nursing Assistant• Community Studies• Career Seminar, Internsh.

General Studies

• Human Relations

Marketing Education

• Marketing 1• Starting Your Own Business• Sports and Entertainment

Marketing• Career Seminar• Career Internship

Music

• Chorale• Treble Chorus• Concert Choir• Music Appreciation• Music Theory

Music

• Concert Band 1 & 2• Symphonic Band• Wind Ensemble• Jazz Ensemble

Music

• Concert Orchestra• Philharmonic

Orchestra• Symphony

Orchestra

Traffic Safety Classes???

• No longer offered

in the Madison Schools.

• Can be taken evenings/weekends via private driving schools or the CESA programs.

• The Student Service Website lists some of the private driving schools.

The Credit Load Decision

• Minimum: 5 1/2• Maximum: 7• Most students need

one study hall!• Balance with other

commitments.

When you fill out the Cards.

• Use pencils!!!

• Print name carefully!!!

• Card is due by this Friday, 2/10/12

• Your reward is a hassle free August!

A Few Things To Remember...

• Every course code has 3 letters & 4 numbers, such as “ENG2020” or “SOC3010”.

• Get your Parent/Guardian’s signature on the bottom of the card.

• (If not going to Memorial next year, complete the card and write “Moving” near the top.)

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Talk With Your Parent/Guardian, Then Circle Which Required Classes

You’ll Take:CREDIT COURSE # COURSE NAME

1.0

1.0

ENG1010

Eng 1020

(CIRCLE ONE)

ENGLISH 2

ENGLISH 2 HONORS

1.0

1.0

SOC1010

SOC 1030

(CIRCLE ONE)

WORLD HISTORY OVERVIEW

AP WORLD HISTORY

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Then list your electives in the blank spaces:

CREDIT COURSE # COURSE NAME

.5 PHY1013 HEALTH

Please also circle your electives on the back of the card

Remember!!!Plan on NO

Schedule or Level Changes Next Fall!!

Check With Your TEACHERS, Counselor!!!

During the day,

Afterschool,

Or

By E-mail

(on Student Services Website)

Can You Do All of That?

Thanks.Nice Work!

Time for your questions!!!

Thanks for your cooperation!!!

Best wishes from Memorial’s counselors

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!