Transcript High School Course Registration

Guidance Department
 Jackie Brenny-> Last names A-M
 Brandon Stoermann -> Last names N-Z
 Kathryn Herman - > Middle School
 Lisa Obermoller -> Guidance Secretary
 Academic Support, Credits for Graduation, College,
Careers, Personal/Social Development, Class Schedules,
Night/summer school, etc.
Middle School vs. High School Grading
Quarter-1
9-weeks
Semester 1
Q-2
Q-3
Q-4
Semester 2
18-weeks
Each semester class = 1 credit- Must pass required credits or
make-up in the future!
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1.
43 Total Credits, including:
A.
31 Required Classes
- 8 English credits
- 7 Social credits (8 for class of 2017)
- 6 Math credits
- 6 Science credits
- 1 Health credit
- 2 Fine Arts credits
- 1 Physical Ed. credits AND
B.
12 Elective credits
(11 for class of 2017)
COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
 Many 4-year colleges require 2 years of the same world
language.
 Some colleges also require a year or more of
visual/performing arts. U of MN colleges have this
requirement (band, choir, drawing, painting, etc.).
Some 4-year colleges (such as U of MN) also require
additional credits in math and science.
 See page 6 of the Registration Guide for more
information.
Math
Current Math Class
Math 8 (Linear Alg. or SWS
Math) 
Algebra 1 (8th grade) 
Geometry
Algebra II


College Pre-Calculus 
10th -12th Grade Math
Math 9
- One semester –
(Exponential Algebra)
- One semester –
(Probability & Statistics)
Geometry
Algebra II
College Algebra or College Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus, College Algebra,
AP Statistics
Science
 9Th grade students will choose from the following
science courses:
 Physical Science NEE
(Nature of Science, Earth Science, Engineering) – (1 Semester)
 Physical Science: Physics - (1Semester)
 Physical Science: Chemistry - (1 Semester)
 Pre-AP Physical Science - (2 Semesters)
Students will select two semester courses of science unless a student
elects to take 1 full year of Pre-AP Physical Science.
Science
 Example 4 year plan for Science:
Option 1: - 9th grade: Physical Science NEE (1 Semester) & Physical
Science Physics (1 Semester)
-10th grade: AP or Regular Biology (2 Semesters)
-11th grade: AP or Regular Chemistry (2 Semesters)
Option 2:
- 9th grade: Physical Science NEE (1 Sem) & Physical Science
Chemistry (1 Sem)
- 10th grade: AP or Regular Biology (2 Semesters)
- 11th grade: AP or Regular Physics (2 Semesters)
Option 3: - 9th grade: Pre-AP Physical Science (2 Semesters)
- 10th grade: AP or Regular Biology (2 Semesters)
- 11th grade: AP/Regular Chemistry (2 Sem) or AP/Regular Physics (2
Sem)
(Biology, Chem, & Physics are courses that can be taken at anytime during 10th,
11th, or 12th grade)
Science Electives
Grades 9-12 (can receive college credit)
 Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (counts as a Biology
credit)
Explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led
to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case,
students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history and
explore treatments.
 Human Body Systems- Examine interactions of body systems, build
organ/tissues on Maniken, monitor body functions, and solve fictional
medical cases.
 Medical Interventions- Investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and
treat disease. Students learn about the Human DNA, evaluate cancer
treatment. Through fictional cases students are exposed to many
different areas of healthcare.
Social
 9th Grade
Human Geography 9
(1 Semester)- 1 Credit
or
AP Human Geography
(2 Semesters) – 2 Credits
 10th Grade
American History 10 or AP US History
Social
 11th Grade
World History
AP World History

12th Grade
1 Semester of the following
Government
AP Government & Politics
1 Semester of the following
Economics
College Intro to Economics
College or AP Macroeconomics
Social Electives
Keep in mind that these are electives that do not count
toward the 7 core social credits needed for graduation

College
Sociology
College/Regular Intro to Psychology
Criminal Justice and Law
History through Film
Military History
Trending Topics
FINE ARTS COURSES
 From Art Dept.
 Clay
 Drawing
 Intro to Art and Design
 Jewelry
 Painting
 Sculpture
FINE ARTS COURSES
 From Music Dept.
 High School Band
 High School Choir
 History of Rock-n-Roll
 Guitar
 Music Tech
 From FACS Dept.

Culinary Arts 1 (Exploring Foods)

Culinary Arts 2

Interior Design and Housing
(International Foods)
FACS Department
 Culinary Arts I (previously Exploring Foods)- will provide a foundation
of culinary skills. Students will gain knowledge, skills and
understanding of food preparation techniques and baking methods.
Students will participate in culinary labs that provide hands on
learning experiences.
 Culinary Arts II (previously International Foods)- you will prepare food
from around the world to deepen your understanding of culinary
techniques. Students will participate in a variety of culinary labs that
will move beyond the basics.
 Interior Design and Housing- Learn how to design your own living
space. This course will teach you how to apply the principles and
elements of design to develop interior spaces that meet specific needs.
This course will be project-based with many different studio
assignments that will be done in class.
FINE ARTS COURSES
 Industrial Tech Department
(several new courses)
 Cabinet Making
 Woods (Woodworking)
 Construction/Carpentry
 PLTW Intro to Engineering and Design
 Welding Fabrication 1 and 2
 Digital Photography 1 and 2
 Industrial Tech Apprenticeship (grades 11/12)
 Power Tech
(Power Mechanics)
 Intro to Graphic Design
 Student News (Media Productions)
 Cadd 1 and 2
Phy Ed
 Aerobics
(several new courses)
(various levels)
 Individual and Dual Activities
 Strength Training and Speed Development
(various levels)
 Strength Training and Speed Development for Females
 Team Sports Advanced
 Total Fitness
 Yoga
(various levels)
World Languages
(Grades 9-12, could receive college credit as a
Junior/Senior)
 German
 Spanish
 French
AVID
 AVID is a program/class that teaches students
skills to help them become prepared for college
 Available to 8th- 12th graders
 Mr. Kish, Mrs. Firkus, Mrs. Plude are the AVID
teachers
 If this is a class you are interested in please preregister for it. You can also talk to your counselor
for more info about this class.
CLASS CHANGES
 Done only on a space available basis.
 We are hiring staff based on the choices you make, so this limits the
changes that can be accommodated.
 DO NOT Register for the following classes- special forms are required
from guidance office for enrollment
 Study Hall
 Early Release/Late Arrival – 11th & 12Th Grade
 Proctor – 11th & 12th Grade
 Independent Study -11th & 12th Grade
Online 728
 If you are interested in taking Online classes next Fall
you need to fill out a separate Online 728 Application
which can be found on the Online 728 website
 If you plan on taking Online classes please do not
double-register for classes between Online and ZHS
classes
Special Ed Students
 Pre-register for your classes but be aware that your case
manager may adjust your class schedule to better suit
your needs
Registration Resources
 Go to the following website to access everything about
registering for classes at ZHS:
http://zhs.elkriver.k12.mn.us/zimmerman.cfm?subpage
=837
 All registration materials can be found here
Register Online
 All registration will be done on Parent Portal at:
http://zhs.elkriver.k12.mn.us/zimmerman.cfm?subpage=837
 If you do not currently have a Parent Portal account please build one
using the website listed on top of the ZHS Registration website
 DEADLINE-
The deadline to register is February 14th