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LaFollette High School

LaFollette High School. 2012-2013 Scheduling for Your Sophomore Year and Beyond. Overview of Today. Credits earned Hand out materials Course card General scheduling information sheet Course name change sheet Failed graduation requirements sheet – if needed Start course selections

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LaFollette High School

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  1. LaFollette High School 2012-2013 Scheduling for Your Sophomore Year and Beyond

  2. Overview of Today • Credits earned • Hand out materials • Course card • General scheduling information sheet • Course name change sheet • Failed graduation requirements sheet – if needed • Start course selections • General scheduling information & policies • Career Cruising Course Entry • Answer questions

  3. Credits earned by the end of your FRESHMAN Year… Earned at least 7.0 credits 1 cr. in math (algebra, level of geometry or beyond) 1 cr. in science (a level of biology) 1 cr. in social studies (a level of US history) 1 cr. English (a level of English 1 ) .5 cr. PE .5 cr. health .5 cr. elective

  4. Graduation RequirementsEarn a minimum of 26 credits • Meet the following specific subject and credit requirements: • Earn 4 credits of English • Earn 3 credits of Social Studies • Earn 2 credits of Math (Algebra and Geometry - 3 credits for college) • Earn 2 credits of Science (Biological and Physical Science - 3 credits for college) • Earn 1.5 credits of Physical Education • Earn .5 credit of Health Education • Earn .5 credit of Computer Literacy • Option A: Earn 1 credit of fine arts and 1 credit of career technical education OR • Option B: Earn 2 credits of world language, .5 credit of fine arts and .5 credit of career technical education

  5. Retaking a Course Due to a Failure Grade… • Plan on Summer School at East or Memorial • It is YOUR responsibility to work with your counselor around failed courses • Career Cruising may not let you select the next course in the sequence without making up the failure • Select the courses you need to re-take codes

  6. Flip to the check box side of the course card… • Grade eligible courses – wish list • Shaded = Required Class • * = Fees may apply • English as a Second Language and/or Special Education Services • only for students that receive services • contact the ESL counselor or case manager to assist with course selection

  7. Flip to the information side of the course card… • ID number, Last and First Name, Current Grade and 2nd Block teacher • Circle or write in: • credit amount • course number • course name if it is not included on the card • Required courses on card • Write in elective choices in the boxes under the required courses

  8. English 1 or English 1 Honors English2 English2Honors ENGLISH4 years of English for a LAF diploma(a level of required English every year)4 years of English for college admission • Excelled in regular English? Consider taking an Honors level • Moderately or highly successful in English Honors? Select the Honors level

  9. US History or US History Honors World History Overview World History Overview Honors SOCIAL STUDIES3 years of social studies for a LAF diploma(US history, world history-overview, modern US history and .5 history elective)3-4 years of Social Studies for college admission • Excelled in regular US History? Consider taking an Honors level • Moderately or highly successful in US History Honors? Select the Honors level

  10. Algebra1 Geometry GeometryHonors Geometry Honors Algebra2 Trigonometry Algebra 2 Trigonometry Honors MATH2 years for LAF diploma (algebra and geometry)3-4 years for college admission (minimum of algebra-trigonometry) • Successfully completed Algebra? Select Geometry (MAT2010) • Excelled in Algebra? Consider taking Geometry Honors (MAT2020) • Successfully completed Geometry? Select Algebra 2 Trigonometry (MAT3010) • Struggled with Geometry Honors? Select Algebra 2 Trigonometry (MAT3010) • Excelled in Honors Geometry? Select Algebra 2 Trigonometry Honors (MAT3020)

  11. Biology Physical Science General Physics Biology Honors General Physics Math Physics 1 SCIENCE2 years for a LAF diploma (biological and physical science) 3-4 years for college admission (chemistry) • Select Physical Science (SCI2020) if you are not intending on electing another science course after your second year of science • Select General Physics (SCI2030) if you are considering college as a secondary school option • Select Math Physics 1 (SCI2040) if you are considering a science or medical field post high school

  12. Physical Education • Physical Education 2 is required (already on course card) • Physical Education 2 must be taken before Weight Training 1 • Weight training 1 does not take the place of Physical Education 2

  13. You now have 4.5 required credits listed on your course card… • Select 3.5 additional elective credits • 8 credits total (7 credits guaranteed) • For each course fill in: • Credit amount • Course number • Course name

  14. Alternate Course Requests • Select at least 3-4 alternate courses • These courses will only be used if you do not receive your elective course requests. • If you do not add alternative course requests courses may be selected for you.

  15. Final Verification • Signed up for 8 credits • Selected 3-4 Alternate Courses • Clearly written course numbers • Signatures • Course selections are final selections!!!

  16. Music Classes for 10th Grade are offered Odd or Even Days • Odd days: wind ensemble, philharmonic orchestra and concert choir • Even days: jazz ensemble and advanced concert choir - audition only • Other options for even days: possible English course, study hall, or teacher assistant • Odd and Even days are defined by calendar dates – Jan. 5th would be an odd day

  17. Scheduling Policies • Retake for grade replacement • Doubling up • Grade Level (Social Promotion) • Teacher signatures are not required for honors level courses but conversations are strongly recommended • Level changes • Dropping a class • Schedule changes

  18. Appropriate Schedule Change Requests • Failure of graduation requirements • Recommendation not met • Not a full-time student (7 credits) • Summer coursework necessitates a change • 3 academic courses in 1 semester • Level Changes

  19. Scheduling Timeline • Schedule cards should be completed ASAP • Turn in card to 2nd block teacher • Students will be entering course requests into Career Cruising Course Planner 2/6-2/17

  20. What should I have accomplished by the end of my SOPHOMORE year? • Took a PSAT / PLAN practice test • Used Career Cruising program • Have an idea about a post high school plan • Made up failed required courses in Summer School • Been involved in an extracurricular • Learned how to read a transcript • Implemented how to be a successful student • Know out who can help me at La Follette

  21. Help & Questions All scheduling materials including course descriptions are on the LaFollette Website: http://lafolletteweb.madison.k12.wi.us/ THERE ARE NO PAPER CURRICULUM GUIDES Schedule cards are due to 2nd Block Teachers on February 15th!!!!!

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