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2011 - 2012
Grade 9 - Course Selection
Name: _______________________Gender (circle one): M F Student ID #: __________________ Date Scheduled: __________
(Last) (First)
School Now Attending: __________________ Grade Next School Year: ____ Parent/Guardian: _____________________________
Phone (Home):_____________ Phone (Work): _____________ Parent Email Address:______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Return by: __ / __ / 10 M T W R F
Career Clusters (Check 3 of interest)
Business Management/Administration
Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources
Education/Training
Arts/AV Technology/Communications
Government/Public Administration
Transportation/Distribution/Logistics
Post High School Plans:
4-Year University
Health Science
Law/Public Safety/Corrections/Security
Hospitality/Tourism
Marketing
Information Technology
Science/Technology/Engineering/Math
2-Year College/Technical College
Military
Employment
Complete the top portion of your course registration
sheet in pencil:
–General information (Name, ID number, address, email address, etc.)
– Career Cluster (Choose up to 3 areas of interest)
– Post high school plans (Indicate what you are
thinking)
Preble High School
10th Grade Scheduling for
Junior Year
2011-12
Please write the date you will be scheduling
in the computer lab on your sheet:
Ahasay, Kreuser, Guerndt – Fri, Dec 17
Kraszewski, Reeners - Mon, Dec 20
Bristol, Stofferan, Gruski – Tues, Dec 21
Demerath, Nusbaum, Pierquet
– Fri, Jan 14
You must be ready on this date!! Please
have all class choices made, teacher initials by
advanced/AP/world LA/math/science classes,
and signatures. Use the checklist attached to
your scheduling sheet.
On-Line Registration in Student Connect – Must see
counselor to make any changes after entering
courses in computer lab
Use your transcript to
remember:
1) The classes you are
taking this year - to
avoid signing up for a
repeat class next year.
2) The number of
credits you’ve earned
and how many are
left to meet
graduation
requirements.
3) Your student ID and
state ID #.
Your scheduling sheet
indicates:
• Number of credits
• Course number
-Make sure this
number matches what you
enter in the computer
• School
We will be looking for the following
on your course selection sheet:
ALTERNATIVE CLASS CHOICES
- Please include, in order of
preference, the classes you would be
willing to take if one does not run or
fit into your schedule. (Don’t forget
an alternative for phy ed)
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
- We need to know your parents
approve of your choices.
Course Descriptions
• Course descriptions are available on-line at
www.greenbay.k12.wi.us OR
www.greenbayprebleonline.com
• If you do not have online access at home, you
can use a Career Center computer or check out a
paper copy of the course descriptions.
• It is your responsibility to know what you are
signing up for! Your class choices are a
commitment; choose wisely. Talk to teachers.
Graduation Requirements
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English Language Arts
Social Studies
Mathematics
Biology
Physical Science*
PFL
Health
Phy Ed
Electives
TOTAL
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
1 credit
1 credit
.5 credit
.5 credit
1.5 credits
7.5 credits
22.0
* Chemistry (1 cr.) and Physics/AP Physics
(1 cr.) or Chemistry (1 cr.) and IB
Biology (1 cr.) may be substituted for
Physical Science to meet graduation
requirements
• Documenting service
hours will help you
stand out from other
job and/or college
applicants
How many credits do I sign up for?
• 6 credits = 1 study
hall each semester
• 6.5 credits = study hall
one semester ONLY
• 7 credits = no study
halls
* GBAPS policy requires
“a student must
carry a minimum of
6 credits a year”
General College Admission Guidelines
Subject
What they look for:
Rigor
4 cr English Lang Arts
GPA/ACT or SAT Scores
3-4 cr Mathematics
School/Community Involvement
3-4 cr Science (lab)
Leadership
3-4 cr Social Studies
Quality more than quantity
4 cr College Prep Electives
World Language, fine arts,
computer science and other
academic areas
Requirements vary. It is your responsibility to know admission
requirements for schools of choice. For more information, visit
www.careercruising.com, the Career Center, or college
campuses.
Zero Hour (6:30 am) Classes
• Chemistry
• PFL (1st semester only)
Be sure to mark the
correct box for “zero
hour” on your sheet.
Green Bay Area
Public Schools
International
Baccalaureate
Diploma Program
and
Certificate Opportunities
What is the International Baccalaureate?
• Pre-university high school program with consistent
rigor and global awareness
• Accessible program for students in GBAPS
• Can take full diploma or select classes by traveling
to West – indicate interest on course selection sheet
IB Courses 2011-12
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*1 year course **2 year course ***3 semester course
(SL) – Standard Level=150 contact hours (HL) – High Level=240 contact hours
Group 1
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Group 2
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Math Studies (SL)**
Mathematics (SL)**
Group 6
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Biology (HL)**
Physics (SL)**
Group 5
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Psychology (SL)***
History (HL)**
Group 4
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– French B (SL and HL)**
- Spanish B (SL and HL)**
Group 3
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– English A1 (HL)**
Visual Arts (SL and HL)**
Music (SL)*
Core
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Theory of Knowledge**
Creativity, Action and Service**
Extended Essay**
In your book, you can read about:
• International Baccalaureate Programme –
pgs. 23-26
• John Dewey Academy of Learning Charter
School – pg. 21
• Online Courses/Virtual Learning –pg. 22
- If interested, select the number assigned to
the program during scheduling. This will
inform the district your family is interested
in more information.
Advanced Placement Courses
• 14 AP course options in school district
• Optional AP Exams offered in May – $87
each
• Class helps prepare for the exam , but can
take exam without the class
• 5 is highest score; 1 is lowest – If you earn a
3, 4, or 5 on most exams, 90% of colleges
accept this for credit
• Results sent to students and school in July
• See page 11 in book for more information
AP class reminder
• Students should remember to calculate how
much time is needed for homework in AP
classes
1 AP class may = 1-2 hours of
homework per night
Know your limits!
Don’t over schedule your time!
Concurrent Enrollment
Program Courses (CEP)
Can apply to receive both high school and college credit
for certain courses taught at area high schools. Grades
go on an official high school and college transcript.
Deadline for paperwork is March 1, 2011. Can change
mind about taking it for college credit 10 days into the
class. Need to complete:
 Application with personal statement of interest
 Two recommendation forms
*An English and one other teacher
 Tuition is charged for St. Norbert’s ($180 for 3 credits)
and UWGB ($ TBD) classes.
 NWTC CEP courses do not require tuition.
 See pages 19-20 in book for more information
Examples of CEP Courses:
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Digital Media (NWTC)
Microsoft Excel and Access Expert (NWTC)
Microsoft Word Expert (NWTC)
Fundamentals of Public Address @ West (UWGB)
Energy and Society @ Southwest (NWTC)
Accounting I (NWTC)
Literature and Composition @ West (SNC)
Language and Composition @ West (SNC)
Calculus 1 and 2 (SNC)
Medical Terminology @ East (NWTC)
General Anatomy and Physiology @ East (NWTC)
Accounting 1 (NWTC)
College Mathematics (NWTC)
Math with Business Applications (NWTC)
Youth Options
• Open to juniors and seniors
• Students can apply for
approval to take college
courses not offered in our
curriculum
• Students will receive
information to apply the
semester before participating
• Earn ¼ HS credit for each
college credit + college
transcript
• Tuition paid by district
Youth Apprenticeship Program
• Two year commitment junior
and senior year + summer
• Minimum 2.5 GPA desired
• 900 hours of work in field of
interest at minimum wage or
above in the area of study
• 1 hour of instruction each day
in chosen area
• Letter sent home w/ info
• Must attend a PREVIEW
NIGHT
• Must complete application on
www.titletown.org and
interview for acceptance
*Areas of study
on back of
course
selection sheet
Traveling to Other Schools
• Transportation is your
responsibility
• Must complete a shared
student form providing parent
permission to attend class off
campus (your counselor will
give you this when you
schedule)
• Travel scheduled during lunch
and/or study period
• No guarantees the class will
fit into your schedule
NEW Classes and Course Changes
Math
College Mathematics (CEP) (.5 credit)
Mathematics with Business Applications (CEP) (.5 credit)
Trigonometry (.5 credit)
Mathematical Modeling (.5 credit)
Visual Basic 1 (.5 credit)
Visual Basic 2 (.5 credit)
AP Computer Science (.5 math/.5 elective) -incl. Java C++
Music
Rockin’, Strummin’, Plunkin’, & Drummin’ 2 (.5 cr)
World Language
Chinese 2 (1 credit) *Now offered at Preble!
AP Spanish Language (after Spanish 4/5)
NEW Classes and Course Changes cont.
Business Education
• Accounting 1 (CEP) –
Starting in 2011-12, no
longer counts for .5 math
credit
• College Accounting –
Must pass Accounting 1
first. Can take AP
Accounting test after
completion of course.
Replaces Comp. Acct. 2
and 3. No math credit
given. No Comp 2 and 3.
NOTE: Starting in 2011-12,
Business and Marketing
Math will no longer count
for .5 math credit
English Lang Arts Options in Gr. 11
-English Lang Arts 11 - All semester
electives
available
-Advanced Lang Arts
to juniors as well
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-AP Language and
Composition
(recommended
before AP Lit for
juniors)
-AP Literature and
Composition
English Electives on Rotation
(starting 2012-13)
• Multicultural Literature
• Science Fiction and Fantasy
• *Myths, Legends, and Folklore
• *Novel
Social Studies Options For Gr. 11
• SS 11: US History
• Do not need
and World Affairs
Psychology before AP
(1914 to present)
Psychology
• If you took AP US
History, should take
AP World History
• If you took AP World
History, take AP US
History OR SS 11
• All other social studies
electives available
Math Options
• See math teacher for
their recommendation
• Pathway is generally
Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II
• Reminder: Algebra I
taken in middle school
counts as elective
credit, not math credit
• Geometry taken in
middle school counts
for math credit
SCIENCE
• Only need Physical Science and
Biology to graduate, but a minimum of
THREE years of lab science is
generally necessary for 4-year college
entry (and some technical college
programs).
• Conceptual Chemistry = college level
science with less math for non-science
majors
• Chemistry = college level science with
math foundation for science-related
college majors or those wanting more
rigor
SCIENCE
• Chemistry is
required before AP
Chemistry
• Physics is not
required before AP
Physics
• Talk to teachers for
their
recommendations
Personal and Financial Literacy
.5 credit
• Test out option before senior year
• Offered in November of each
school year
• Students must score 70% or better
to earn a “P” and not have to take
the class.
• Credit is not given – only
waives requirement
Physical Education - 1.5 credits over 3 years
• Students MUST pass Personal Fitness
before Strength Training
• If students take a year of PE, the 2nd class
will count for elective credit (unless making
up a failed class)
• Students can take the same class over twice
for credit (except PE 9)
• PE classes can be taken for Pass/Fail
instead of a letter grade (will not be
calculated into GPA). This must be chosen
before the class starts. No changes after
school year begins.
• Be sure to list alternative choice for phy ed
on back of sheet!
Summer Physical Education
• If you plan to take summer
phy ed, still sign up for a
phy ed class on your sheet,
but make a note you plan
to take the summer option
• Also indicate what you’d
like to take in place of phy
ed if completed in summer
• No guarantees of being
able to take summer phy
ed due to space limitations
Summer School
• Course information and
registration materials will
arrive in late March or
early April.
• Listen for
announcements
• Some courses fill
QUICKLY! Register
early.
World Language
• UW-Madison and UW-Eau Claire
require a minimum of two
CONSECUTIVE years of a world
language for entry
• UW-Madison prefers four years!
• World language taken in middle school
and sign language count for college
admission
• Check with the colleges of your choice
for their requirements
• Talk to your current world language
teacher for their recommendation for
next year
NOTE:
• Students planning
to pursue a nursing
degree must have
C.N.A. certification
(2-hour Nursing
Assistant block)
prior to applying to
the college
Principles of
Engineering taken
at East, SW, or West
High will receive
one credit of
science elective
upon successful
completion (PLTW)
Retaking a Course
• If you earned a “D” or
“F” in a semester of a
class, courses can be
retaken
• New grade will
replace old one if
higher
• NOTE: You cannot
earn credit for the
same course twice
(exception is math)
NCAA Requirements
• For students considering
playing Division 1 or 2
college athletics, a list of
NCAA-approved Green Bay
School courses are listed on
page 17 of your book. For
more information, visit
www.ncaa.org or
www.ncaaclearninghouse.net.
Course Fees
• Some courses
require additional
fees for materials
and supplies – and
some of these
cannot be waived
• Consult the course
description book
for more
information
This presentation will be posted on the Preble
website, www.greenbayprebleonline.com, for
you and your parents to view at home.
Be sure to use your
checklist to make
be sure you are
prepared for the
day you schedule in
the computer lab!
Thank you!!