Course Registration

1. Course Registration Class Of 2015

2. Mondovi High School:Graduation Requirements • 24 credits to graduate???...likely 25.5 • 4 English, 3 Social Studies, 2 Math, 2 Science, 1 ½ Phy. Ed., Health (M.S.), and Personal Finance • 4 Graduation Points • 10th Grade WKCE Test

3. 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

4. College and Technical College Admissions • Rigor of schedule • ACT or Compass • Grade 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. High School Elective Areas: • Agriculture • Art • Business • Family and Consumer Ed. (FACE) • Industrial and Technical • Music • Physical Education and Health • World Language

9. 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 Science • Plant Science and Landscaping • Forestry and Wildlife • Leadership and FFA • Mechanics and Engines • Welding and Metals

10. 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

11. 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

12. Art Courses-Mr. Pongratz- • Study and learn in a state-of-the-art facility • Students will have an opportunity to work with many different materials and do a variety of fun/creative projects. • All projects in all classes will emphasize the elements and principles of design • Technique will be emphasized as students gain an historical perspective of art • 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.

13. 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 Art Courses and Careers:

14. Business Education-Mrs. Fath- Non Computerized Courses • Personal Finance • Accounting • Accounting II (Ind. Study) • Note Taking • Business Law Computerized Courses • Computer Applications • Web Page and Design • Information Processing • Publications (Yearbook)

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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 Industrial and Technical Education

19. 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

20. Physical Education and Health Courses • PE 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

21. 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

22. Distance Learning Courses • Emerging Technologies (10-12) • Medical Terminology (10-12 1st Sem.) • Dual Credit with CVTC and MHS • 3 credits CVTC=.75 MHS credit • Sign Language • Dual Credit with NTC and MHS • 2 credits at NTC=.5 MHS credit

23. Summer School 2012 • Runs four weeks- June 18th-July 13th • Classes run Mon.-Fri. Session 1 8:00-10:15 and Session 2 10:30-12:45 • This year we will offer Math and English/Social Studies • Students can earn ½ credit for each • Phy. Ed.- Not available until after Sophomore year…page 26

24. Registration Booklet • Policies…Drop/Add Policies • HS grad. Requirements • Educational Programs • Academic Distinctions • College requirements and preparation • Specific courses for each grade level and prerequisites

25. Registration Sheets • Please check Pre-Printed ID labels • Make sure course number matches course title • Write clearly so Mrs. Brenner and Moe can read it!!! • Remember need six classes to participate in co-curriculars • Honor Graduate- Need seven credits per year

26. 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

27. 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)

28. 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!!!

29. 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 changes • Show Choir vs. Chorus or both

30. 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 Career Clusters

31. Research, Research, Research • Use Wiscareers • An excellent resource for career assessments, school/occupational searches, resume building, etc. • Web-based, and therefore accessible from anywhere. • www.wiscareers.wisc.edu • Student Code: mhs-c552

32. Advising Help • During your study hall and/or A.O. • Receive pass from me prior to coming down. • For • Credit checks • GPA • Consultation • Anything else???

33. Questions Ask Away