Course Registration

Class Of

2015

Mondovi High School:Graduation Requirements

24 credits to graduate???...likely 25.54 English, 3 Social Studies, 2 Math, 2

Science, 1 ½ Phy. Ed., Health (M.S.), and Personal Finance

4 Graduation Points10th Grade WKCE Test

4 year college: Admission Requirements

4 credits English 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Math (Algebra. 1 & higher) 3 credits Science 2 credits Foreign Language

Madison, UW-Eau Claire, Minnesota, and a variety of Wisconsin private colleges require two or more units of the same foreign language

UW-Platteville and UW-Milwaukee do not require foreign language to be admitted, but require it for graduation.

Be responsible and check all schools you may consider

College and Technical College Admissions

Rigor of scheduleACT or CompassGrade Point Average (GPA)Class Rank

In Regards to rigor of schedule consider the following: Quality vs. Quantity What you have taken vs. What you could have

taken.

ACT and Compass

Entrance exam for colleges and tech. schools Scores are used to predict your success as a

college freshmen and place you in appropriate classes

According to ACT students score higher when: They enroll in a more rigorous schedule, regardless of

achievement level They enroll in math and science courses beyond Chemistry

and Algebra II Students enroll in a foreign language Physics is most important course for improving ACT score

Explore Test

First in a series of practice ACT tests Designed to help students prepare for success on

ACT test Will provide college readiness benchmarks in

core academic areas Let you know how you did in terms of percentiles

(class and nation) Career information and career planning inventory Scores are back…Please see Mr. Hass starting

next week

Post-Secondary Options

4 year and Community Colleges Meet college admission requirements and ACT test

Technical Colleges HS diploma, Compass Exam, and/or specific HS

courses Specialty Schools

Subjective entry based on applicants skills Military

ASVAB Test and H.S. Diploma

High School Elective Areas:

AgricultureArtBusinessFamily and Consumer Ed. (FACE) Industrial and TechnicalMusic Physical Education and HealthWorld Language

Agriculture Courses-Mr. Wehling-

1 in 5 Americans have a career in Agriculture Agriculture courses teach LIFE SKILLS! Agriculture is more than just farming, it is:

Veterinary and Animal SciencePlant Science and LandscapingForestry and WildlifeLeadership and FFAMechanics and EnginesWelding and Metals

Agriculture Career Paths

1. Animal Systems Veterinary Science (HS Science Credit)

2. Plant Systems Plants, Greenhouse, & Landscaping (HS

Science Credit) 3. Food Science

Food Science (HS Science Credit) 4. Wildlife/Natural Resources

Wildlife and Natural Resources

Agriculture Career Paths

5. Power/Structure/Technical General Metals Small Engines Ag. Mechanics & Advanced General Metals

6. Leadership/Communication Ag. Leadership I & II

7. Overview of All Ag. Career Paths ***Agriculture Exploration***

Recommended for sophomores interested in field of study

Art Courses-Mr. Pongratz-

1. Study and learn in a state-of-the-art facility2. Students will have an opportunity to work with many

different materials and do a variety of fun/creative projects.

3. All projects in all classes will emphasize the elements and principles of design

4. Technique will be emphasized as students gain an historical perspective of art

5. Students will constantly be using and refining creative problem solving skills which will not only be helpful for other courses, but also, in every day life.

Art Courses and Careers:

Courses: Intro to Art (year long) Commercial Art Optical Art Drawing I and II Painting I and II Pottery I and II Sculpture and Design Photography I and II

Careers: Advertising Graphic Design Photography Interior Design Fashion Media Arts/Animation Illustration Industrial Design

Business Education-Mrs. Fath-

Non Computerized Courses1.Personal Finance 2.Accounting3.Accounting II (Ind. Study)4.Note Taking5.Business Law

Computerized Courses

1.Computer Applications

2.Web Page and Design

3.Information Processing

4.Publications (Yearbook)

Family and Consumer Ed.-Mrs. Lantz-

Prepares students for their roles in family and society

Students will research the following topics: Relationships Parenting Nutrition Food preparation Money management Consumer economics

F.A.C.E. and Careers

Courses: Family Relationships Foods I, II, and Adv.

Foods Parenting Working with

Children Independent Living

Careers: Child Care/Daycare Chef/Cook Head Start Teacher Human Development Food Production Family Life Educator

Industrial and Technical Ed.-Mr. Semingson-

Provides students with an awareness of many industries and technical world

Introduces students to the rapidly changing job outlook in our society

Offers students a vast amount of experience in developing “hands-on” skills, which in return can be turned in a lifelong career

Provides students an opportunity to develop basic ideas in a workable product and ultimately into a finished product

Students will explore the careers available in this field and develop the confidence and independence necessary to successfully compete in these careers

Industrial and Technical Education

Courses: Intro to Drafting Intro to Woods Adv. Woods Basic Electricity Engineering and P/S Computer Technology Architectural Drafting Home Repair Carpentry Computer Aided Drawing Adv. CAD

Careers: Architect Construction Foremen Engineer (All kinds) Computer Programming Industrial Technology Packaging Machinist Contractor Drafting Manufacturing

Music-Ms. Delveaux & Mr. Boll-

Concert Band Concert Chorus Show Choir Exploring Music-Music is an essential part of

the total curriculum

-Excellent opportunity to express feelings, emotions and ideas

-Music department offers variety of musical experiences

Physical Education and Health

CoursesPE 9 (9th grade only)Adv. Fitness (9-12)Body Shop Fitness (9-12)Lifetime Activities (10-12)Team Sports (10-12)Outdoor Adventures (10-12)Health (10-12) (Does not count as PE credit)

Stipulations All freshmen must take PE

9 (Phy. Ed. M/W) Must choose two different

PE classes other than PE 9 (Phy Ed. M/W)

Must take PE twice during 10th & 11th, 10th & 12th, or 11th &12th grade

Can take PE courses multiple time but remember stipulation #2

Driver’s Education

Must be 14 years old and 8 months at the beginning of the semester

Cost is $325 (subject to change)

NOT for CREDIT Highly recommended

for summer school July 16th-Aug. 3rd

Distance Learning Courses

Emerging Technologies (10-12)Medical Terminology (10-12 1st Sem.)

Dual Credit with CVTC and MHS3 credits CVTC=.75 MHS credit

Sign Language Dual Credit with NTC and MHS2 credits at NTC=.5 MHS credit

Summer School 2012

Runs four weeks- June 18th-July 13th Classes run Mon.-Fri. Session 1 8:00-10:15

and Session 2 10:30-12:45This year we will offer Math and

English/Social StudiesStudents can earn ½ credit for each Phy. Ed.- Not available until after

Sophomore year…page 26

Registration Booklet

Policies…Drop/Add PoliciesHS grad. RequirementsEducational ProgramsAcademic Distinctions College requirements and preparationSpecific courses for each grade level

and prerequisites

Registration Sheets

Please check Pre-Printed ID labelsMake sure course number matches course

titleWrite clearly so Mrs. Brenner and Moe can

read it!!!Remember need six classes to participate in

co-curricularsHonor Graduate- Need seven credits per

year

Registration Sheets

Choose 4 alternatives and rank them…choose them carefully!!!

Total credits and circle at the top left of the registration sheet

Registration sheets will be collected Thursday Feb. 2nd during class!!!!

Those that do not bring back a completed registration sheet will be required to register during their study hall that day

Registering for Courses

Course numbers: odd=1st semester and even=2nd semester

Make sure course number matches course title Choices do not equal class period If course is two semesters then you must enter it in

both semesters If course has two course numbers and meets for

only one semester please choose semester in which you want course…(example-Foods 1)

Please pay attention to courses that meet 1 semester vs. 2 semester

Most, but not all, electives meet for one semester (exception being Accounting, Adv. Woods, music courses, world language, and Intro to Art)

Options for Next Year…

Person Finance…Can take as a sophomore but more effective if you are a junior and only if space allows

Accelerated Algebra…May want to consider doubling up with your Math courses (Acct. Geom. and Algebra II) (Talk to Math Department)

Physical Science…May want to consider Biology and Chemistry (Talk to Mr. Linse)

Biology…May want to consider Chemistry and Human Anatomy together (Talk to Mr. Anderson)

Drivers Ed. in the summer... great idea!!!

Final Registration Notes:

Statistics now offered both semesters Basic Electricity, Computer Technology,

Web Page & Design, Exploring Music, and Photography II are newer courses

Plants, Greenhouse, & Landscaping- transcripted credit at CVTC worth three credits

Numerous course name changesShow Choir vs. Chorus or both

Career Clusters

Ag., Food, & Natural Resources

Architecture & Construction

Arts, A/V, & Technology

Business Education Finance Government Health Sciences

Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, &

Corrections Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology,

Engineering, Math Transportation &

Logistics

Research, Research, Research

Use WiscareersAn excellent resource for career

assessments, school/occupational searches, resume building, etc.

Web-based, and therefore accessible from anywhere.

www.wiscareers.wisc.eduStudent Code: mhs-c552

Advising Help

During your study hall and/or A.O.Receive pass from me prior to coming

down. For

Credit checksGPAConsultationAnything else???

Questions