Course Registration:Class of 2016

Mondovi High School:Graduation Requirements 24 credits to graduate

4 Graduation Points 10th Grade WKCE Test Academic Performance (ie GPA, extra classes

in deficient area, etc.) Teacher recommendation (approved project,

portfolio, performance

4 credits of English 3 credits of Social Studies

2 credits of Math 2 credits of Science 1 ½ credits of Phy. Ed. ½ credit of Health

½ credit of Personal

Finance

4 year college: Admission Requirements

4 credits of English

3 credits of Social Studies

3 credits of Math (Algebra. 1 & higher)

3 credits of Science

4 Year College Admissions Continued…

Rigor of schedule ACT 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.

Colleges and Foreign Language

Foreign Language is not a requirement in order to graduate from high school

Foreign language is an excellent way to increase “rigor of schedule”

Research has shown that taking a foreign language will increase your ACT score

Certain colleges require 2 years of the same foreign language

Colleges include:

UW-Madison UW-Eau Claire Minnesota

UW-Milwaukee UW-Platteville UW-Parkside

ACT Preferred entrance exam for all Wisconsin

colleges Test should be taken at the end of your junior year Scores are used to predict your success as a

college freshmen Importance for incoming freshmen:

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 Take a foreign language

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

Students of both genders, all races, colors, national origins, and regardless of disability are encouraged to consider enrolling in all elective courses to gain as broad-based an education as possible

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

Agriculture Career Paths

1. Animal Systems Veterinary Science

2. Plant Systems Plants, Greenhouse, & Landscaping

3. Food Science Food Science

4. Wildlife/Natural Resources Wildlife and Natural Resources

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 freshmen and

sophomores interested in field of study

Art Courses:-Mr. Pongratz-

1. Study and learn in a state-of-the-art facility2. Students will have an opportunity to work with

many different materials and do a variety of fun/creative projects.

3. All projects in all classes will emphasize the elements and principles of design

4. Technique will be emphasized as students gain an historical perspective of art

5. 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.

Art Courses and Careers:

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 Web Design Photography Interior Design Fashion Media Arts/Animation Illustration Industrial Design

Business EducationNon-Computer Courses

Personal Finance (1 semester – open to 10-12th Graders) Required Course – Recommended 11-12th Grade Topics on budgeting, banking, credit, insurance,

housing, job applications/resumes, etc. Accounting (1 year – open to 10-12th Graders)

Accounting II as an independent study Topics include the accounting procedures

performed by small business owners as well as corporations

Excellent course for any student planning to major in any area of business

Business EducationNon-Computer Courses

Business Law (1 semester – open to 10-12th graders) Recommended 11-12th grade Topics include Kinds of Law, Enforcing the Law, Crimes,

Torts, Laws for Minors, Contract Law, etc. A Mock Trial will also be performed

Note Taking (1 semester – open to 9-12th graders) Students learn an alphabetic note taking system (similar to

shorthand) to help them shorten their writing skills while taking notes

Examples of this system: “t” represents the word “the” “o” represents the word “of” “s” represents the words “is” or “as” “mgt” represents the word “management” “notak g” represents the word “note taking”

Business EducationComputer Courses

Information Processing (1 semester – open to 9-12th graders) Review correct keyboarding techniques Work to improve speed and accuracy on the keyboard Learn basic commands using Microsoft Word Learn the correct formatting rules for letters, memos,

tables, reports, and other types of correspondence Work to improve proofreading skills

Computer Applications (1 semester – open to 9-12th graders) Learn the basics of several software programs

MS-Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher

Excellent Course for any student regardless of keyboarding skills

Business EducationComputer Courses

Web Page and Design (1 Semester- open to all grades) Introduces students to the world of designing web

pages Students will be introduced to HTML and Adobe

Dreamweaver software Publications-Yearbook (1 semester – open to 11-

12th graders) Create the high school yearbook using Adobe

InDesign Photo taking responsibilities of high school events Space is limited to 14 students

Family and ConsumerEducation (FACE)

Prepares students for their roles in family and society

Students will research the following topics: Relationships Parenting Nutrition Food preparation Money management Consumer economics

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

Industrial and TechnicalEducation

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

Industrial and Technical Education

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

Music-Ms. Delveaux & Mr. Boll-

Concert Band Concert Chorus Show Choir Exploring Music(Classes can be taken

each and every year)

Physical Education and HealthCoursesPE 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)

Stipulations All freshmen must take

PE 9 Must choose two different

PE classes other than PE 9

Must take PE twice during 10th & 11th, 10th & 12th, or 11th &12th grade

Can take PE courses multiple time but remember stipulation #2

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

Registration Booklet

Policies HS graduation requirements Educational programs College requirements and preparation Courses and course description Specific courses for each grade level

and prerequisites

Courses and Course Numbers

Course title, course number, length, credit total, and course description

Example:General Metals, (341) 1 semester, ½ credit Course numbers: odd=1st semester and

even=2nd semester If course is two semesters then you must

enter it in both semesters (Concert Band 511 and 512)

Courses and Course Numbers…Cont.

If course has two course numbers and meets for only one semester please choose semester in which you want course…(example-Foods 1 (261, 262))

Please pay attention to courses that meet 1 semester vs. 2 semester

Most, but not all, electives meet for one semester (exception being music courses, foreign language, and intro to art)

Registration Sheets Practice Sheet for Thursday or Monday next week Make sure course number matches course title Make sure courses that meet for 2 semesters are

written in both semesters Please circle Physical Science or Biology, write in

course number Please circle semester in which you would like PE

9 Writing in elective course opposite of PE 9

Registration Sheets

Study hall are highly recommended Choices do not equal class periods Choose 4 alternatives and rank them…

choose them carefully!!! Total credits and circle at the top left of the

registration sheet Write clearly so Mrs. Brenner and Moe can

read it!!!

Options for Next Year…

Math…choose course that meets your expertise (if unknown consult math teacher)

Science…biology or physical science-which is the best choice for you

Foreign Language…Spanish 1 Electives… Choose them wisely!!!

How to choose a class

Choose a class that interest you Choose a class that will prepare you

for a future career Choose a course that will enable you

to attend the technical school or college of your choice

Registration Night

Students will officially register for courses Must be accompanied by parent/guardian Thursday Jan. 12 at 4:30 or 6:00

OR Monday Jan. 16 at 4:30 or 6:00 Please come with all registration materials

Questions