freshman registration. getting ready for 9 th grade! review high school graduation requirements....
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Freshman Registration
Getting Ready for 9th Grade!• Review high school
graduation requirements.
• Review 9th grade requirements.
• Provide you with information to establish a relevant plan of study.
High School Graduation Requirements
4 credits English 2 credits Science (Science 9,Biology) 2 credits Math 3.5 credits Social Studies 1.5 credits Physical Education .5 credits Health
Earn 27 Credits Total
5 Credits Requiredfor 9th Graders
English 9 World History Science 9 Math : (Algebra 1 or Geometry) Physical Education (1 semester) Health (1 semester)
9th grade electivesselect at least 2 credits
1 credit courses– Band– Choir– Girls Treble Choir– Spanish 1– Applied Tech 1 & 2
½ credit courses– Intro to Art– Intro to Agriculture– Bus. Comp.– Keyboarding– Database– Word Spreadsheet– Basic Life Skills
Taking advantage of your high school education
Enroll in challenging classes!
Take advantage of BWHS free education. After BWHS, education is not free! Prepare yourself for the next step.
Get involved in school.
• Pledge to maintain at least a B average in high school.
• Pledge to demonstrate good citizenship and participated in your community.
• You will be promised admission to a Wisconsin Technical College or University
• Check out: www.wisconsincovenant.wi.gov for more information.
What are colleges looking for?
• RIGOROUS Course load!
• Leadership Qualities
• Diversity
• Non-academic Achievement
• Positive Influence to their campus
College Prep Required Courses
4 or more credits of English 3 or more credits of Science
Science 9, Biology, Chemistry
3 or more credits of Math Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2
3 or more credits of Social Science 2 or more credits of Foreign Language
UW HELP
www.Uwhelp.wisconsin.edu
• Admissions Information
• Career Information
• Placement Testing Information
• And MORE!
Pre-college Programs
• http://apps22.uwex.edu/pls/uwhelp/Precollege
• These programs cover a wide array of subjects from computer to basketball camps, from music and art to cheerleading and study skills. They are offered for varying age groups from pre-kindergarten through high school. Many of the academic programs offer scholarship assistance.
Articulation Agreements with WITC
Business Education Classes Database/Presentations Internet 1 Business and Computer Applications Keyboarding Word Processing/Spreadsheet Accounting 1
BandAll-School PlayArt ClubStudent CouncilYearbookSkills USAClass OfficersSpanish ClubF.B.L.A – Future Business Leaders of AmericaF.C.C.L.A. – Future Career & Community Leaders of AmericaForensicsNational Honor SocietyOffice HelpersSADD
Extra-Curricular Activities
Extra-Curricular Activities
Girls SportsCheerleading
Cross Country
Volleyball
Golf
Tennis
Basketball
Hockey
Softball
Track
Soccer
Boys SportsFootball
Cross Country
Soccer
Basketball
Hockey
Wrestling
Golf
Track
Tennis
Baseball
Plan of Study
•What is your future goal?
•What are the program requirements to meet that career goal?
•Research your college and find your program-specific requirements.
What high school experiences will help you meet your career goal?
• Work based
• Short-term training options
• Volunteer based
• Job Shadowing
www.WICareerPathways.org
Resource for career pathways and programs or study for both Technical
Colleges and Universities.
Wiscareers
• http://wiscareers.wisc.edu – Registration code is bwh-c628– Offers various career assessments and
personal inventories, as well as occupational and educational path information
Knowhow2gowisconsin.org
Academic Portfolio
• A single to go resource to complete college applications, scholarships and financial aid.
• Includes: School records, health records, standardized test scores, awards, personal assessment resume, etc.
8th Grade Orientation Week!
• Earn ¼ credit and get a leg up on High School!
• Have fun with your classmates!
• June 13-17, 2011.• Registration
information to come!
Individual Planning Conference
In order to finalize your schedule for the 2011-12 school year, you
will need to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Larson.
Registration deadline
is March 25, 2011.
Questions?
The BWHS Counseling Office is available for answering questions along the way.
Mrs. Smestad 684-3321 x113
Mrs. Pagel 684-3321 x125