Transcript elective - West High School

West High School
Class 2016
SLC’s - The Smaller Learning
Community Model
West High School is divided into
4 Smaller Learning Communities:
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About 500 students in each of grades 9-12
About 125 students in each SLC for each grade
Under the leadership of an assistant principal
Your Support Team:
Counselor or Bilingual Counselor, Psychologist,
Social Worker, SLC Principal, Nurse,
Case Manager, Core 9 & Core 10 Teachers,
CSE, ERO, and MSC
What we’ll do today:
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Learn about graduation requirements.
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Learn about required & elective courses.
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Explore our clubs & sports.
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Provide you with scheduling information and
registration materials.
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Answer your questions.
What are graduation requirements?
Earn a minimum of 22 credits.
Meet the following specific subject and
credit requirements:
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4 credits of English
3 credits of Social Studies
2 credits of Math (Algebra and Geometry)
2 credits of Science (biological & physical
sciences)
1.5 credits of Physical Education
.5 credit of Health
9 additional credits, including electives
Grade 9 Requirements
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English 9*
History 9*
Biology *
Mathematics
(8th grade math teacher will
make recommendations)
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Phy Ed 9 (one semester)
Health (one semester)
Two electives:
• Foreign Language (8th grade
foreign language teacher will
make recommendations)
• Art, Business/Marketing,
Music, FACE, Technology
Education
Big Decision:
How many credits should I take?
As you decide about a study hall, think
about these things:
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Homework average: 11/2 - 2 hours a day
School sports/clubs/activities/
Community activities
Playing an instrument in school
band/orchestra
Balancing school, home, friends, health
Madison West Pre-Engineering
Academy - “Project Lead the Way”
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Intro to Engineering
Elective 9 -12
* Successful completion of Algebra 1 or
concurrent enrollment
Principles of Engineering
Elective 10-12
Civil Engineering and Architecture Elective 12
College Credit Available
Plan carefully!!!
To do really well,…
…and get all your
work done,…
…Many 9th graders
could benefit from
a study hall!!!
Who remembers the
Secrets of Success in Grade 9?
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Use your assignment notebook
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Take careful notes, & use them to study!
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Develop a daily study routine at home.
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Complete assignments on time.
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Keep your notebooks and folders organized.
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Use the IC Student/Parent Portal and
communicate with teachers.
How many credits
should I take?
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Maximum: 7.5
Minimum: 6.5
Many students
benefit from a
study hall.
What other
commitments do
you have?
Don’t overstress
yourself.
What to do now:
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Talk it over with your parent(s) or
guardian(s) and teachers.
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Choose your electives.
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Get all the necessary signatures.
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Turn in your course-request card
when your school directs you to.
Important Dates to Remember
9th Grade Transition Meeting
January 30, 2012
(Parent Meeting)
Focus: Scheduling Information
7:00pm
WHS Auditorium
8th grade Orientation
February 6, 2012 (Parents & Students)
Focus: Elective Night
7:00pm
WHS Auditorium
Movin’ West
May 7, 2012 (Parents & Students)
Focus: Sports, Clubs, Activities
7:00pm
WHS Auditorium
A link to the WHS Curriculum Guide 2012-2013 is available on the WHS webpage under the
“Students” section: http://westweb.madison.k12.wi.us
RETURN THIS CARD AS YOUR SCHOOL INSTRUCTS YOU.
West High School Course Request Card
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Check the requested course and write in the
elective course requests. Include the
following:
• Course name
• Course code
• Teacher signature indicates recommendation
• Total number of credits must equal 6-7
credits. The credit value for each course per
semester = .50 credit.
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Write in alternate course requests.
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Student and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must sign
your course card.
Schedule adjustments will only be made during
enrollment week if:
• A student did not pass a class that was
required and/or the student’s schedule
does not meet grade level or graduation
requirements.
• A student did not pass a class that was
a prerequisite for another class.
• A student’s Youth Options course or
other approved MMSD course conflicts
with the student’s schedule.
• Summer school coursework necessitates a
change in the student's schedule.
Our strength is our
diverse community
Each of you enriches our diverse
community, especially if you participate
in activities beyond the classroom.
Student government, clubs, sports,
creative arts…the opportunities are
boundless.
So get involved!!!
Clubs
(These are just some of them!)
Asian Club
Breakdance Club
Black Student Union
Cycling Club
Debate
DECA
Drama Club
Engineering Club
Forensics
French Club
Gay-Straight Alliance
Good Movies Club
Green Club
HOSA
Club Regent
Jazz West
Knitting Club
LaCrosse- Girl’s
Latin Club
Math Team
Men’s Club
Music Club
Native Am. Club
Pre-Med Club
RADD
Review Newspaper
Rocket Club
Roof Over Your Heads
Peer Partners
Science Olympiad
Strong Latinas Unidas
Taiko Drumming
Yearbook
IF WE DON’T HAVE THE CLUB YOU LIKE,
WHY NOT START ONE?
MEET PEOPLE & HAVE FUN…
GET INVOLVED!!!!!
Sports
Fall
Winter
Spring
Football-B
Golf-G
Tennis-G
Cross Country*
Volleyball*
Swim & Dive-G
Soccer-B
Basketball*
Wrestling -B
Swim-B
Gymnastics-G
Hockey*
Track*
Softball-G
Soccer-G
Golf-B
Baseball-B
Tennis-B
Academic Support
We have:
-Resource Hall: Literacy Center, Honor Guard &
Schools of Hope, BRS (Bilingual Resource Support)
- Tutorial support in Math, Science, English, &
History during Lunch/Learn
OUR HOUSE IS YOUR HOUSE
Please come see us for...
Questions/Concerns
relating to:
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ENGAGEMENT - joining
clubs or activities
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LEARNING - Study skills
and academic progress
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RELATIONSHIPS getting along with
others
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Planning your future
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Other concerns
Our House is Your House
Welcome to the
West High School
class of
2016!