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ACT Tuesday, February 28 th ACT with Writing Wednesday, March 1 st WorkKeys Ways to Prepare for the ACT: Saturday ACT Workshops Series in the PHS LMC December 3 rd 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. January 28 th 8:30 a.m.


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™ Tuesday, February 28th – ACT with Writing ™ Wednesday, March 1st – WorkKeys ™ Ways to Prepare for the ACT:

– Saturday ACT Workshops Series in the PHS LMC

™ December 3rd – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ™ January 28th – 8:30 a.m. (Practice Test) ™ February 4th – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

™ ACT Learning Express ™ ACT’s Website

– QOTD – Practice Problems – ACT Prep Guide

ACT

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Scheduling Information for Current Juniors at Preble High School

  • -2017-18 School Year--
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What element is most important when considering an applicant?

™ Grades in AP/CEP/IB/rigorous courses 84% ™ ACT/SAT scores 54% ™ Class Rank 42% ™ Grades in other/all classes 32%

The key to success in college (and ACT) is the RIGOR of high school coursework.

Survey of College Admissions Officers

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Admission Requirements vs Typical Freshman Preparation

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How many credits to schedule? ™ 6 credits = 1 study hall each semester UTL001921 – Semester 1 UTL001922 – Semester 2 ™ 6.5 credits = 1 study hall either semester UTL001924 ™ 7 credits = No study halls

*GBAPS policy states “a student must carry a minimum of 6 credits a year.”

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12th Grade English Lang Arts/Reading (Pg 31)

**Most senior LA courses are 0.5 credit. You likely need 1 credit of LA** ™ Career Communication/CEP – ENG734624 ™ Creative Works - ENG036724 ™ English Composition/CEP – ENG738224 ™ Dramatic Literature – ENG038424 ™ Media Literacy – ENG036324 ™ Myths, Legends, & World Lit – ENG036424 ™ Oral & Interpersonal Comm./CEP – ENG734724 ™ Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror – ENG037724 ™ Timeless Literacy Works – ENG038324 ™ Writing for Publication – ENG037524 ™ AP Language & Composition – ENG038121/ENG038122 ™ AP Literature & Composition – ENG038021/ENG038022

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Changes in ELA elective courses Titles Better representation of course content and alignment with NCAA language.

Previous Name New Name Literature in Performance Dramatic Literature Now NCAA Eligible Career Communications/CEP No Name Change Denied NCAA Eligibility

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™ AP Language and Composition (recommended BEFORE AP Literature and Composition) ENG038121 – Semester 1 ENG038122 – Semester 2 ™ AP Literature and Composition ENG038021 – Semester 1 ENG038022 – Semester 2 The following can be taken in place of English Electives with teacher recommendation only (need teacher initials by class):

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This is the required pathway for most students. Pre-Calculus can only be taken after ADVANCED Algebra 2. Otherwise, consider other electives. ↓↓ ↓↓ ↓↓ Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 MTH042721 MTH043121 MTH044321 MTH042722 MTH043122 MTH044322 Advanced Algebra 1 Advanced Geometry Advanced Algebra 2 MTH042821 MTH043421 MTH044821 MTH042822 MTH043422 MTH044822 Algebra 1-Enrichment Geometry – Enrichment Algebra 2-Enrichment MTH342721 MTH343121 MTH344321 MTH342722 MTH343122 MTH344322 ELV342721 ELV343121 ELV344321 ELV342722 ELV343122 ELV344322

Talk to your math teacher for their recommendation (get initials).

Math (Pg 38)

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– 12th Grade Math (Pg 38)

™ Semester Long Classes – Geared towards 2 year schools:

™ College Math/CEP MTH046024 ™ Math W/Bus. Apps./CEP MTH046124

– Geared towards 4 year schools:

™ Trigonometry MTH046224 ™ Math Modeling MTH046324

*Check for Prerequisites ™ Year Long Classes

– Pre-Calculus MTH044921 MTH044922 – AP Statistics MTH043921 MTH043922 – AP Calculus AB MTH045121 MTH045122 – AP Calculus BC MTH045221 MTH045222

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™ Three Years of Science are Required for Graduation:

– Physical Science (SCI051121/SCI051122) and – Biology (SCI052121/SCI052122) are needed to graduate – Plus one additional year of Science (i.e. Chem , Con Chem, Env Science, Physics, Food Science, Principles of Eng, Adv Plant Science & Design, etc..)

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– Biology (SCI052121/SCI052122) – Chemistry (SCI053221/SCI053222) – Physics (SCI055321/SCI0553222)

Science (Pg 51)

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Science Continued Seniors Consider

™ Conceptual Chemistry SCI053321/SCI053322 ™ Chemistry SCI053221/SCI053222 ™ AP Chemistry SCI056121/SCI056122 ™ Physics SCI055321/SCI055322 ™ AP Physics 1 SCI055521/SCI055522 ™ AP Physics 2 SCI056421/SCI056422

™ Advanced Biology SCI055021/SCI055022 ™ Environmental Science SCI052921/SCI052922 ™ Energy Conservation Dynamics (SWHS or Online) SCI082924 ™ Energy & Society (SWHS or Online) SCI083024 ™ General Anatomy & Physiology/CEP (East) SCI782721/SCI782722 ™ Medical Terminology/CEP (East) OTH782524

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Equivalency classes that will count as your third Science Credit

™ Agriscience Department (Pg 9)

– Advanced Plant Science and Design – AGR024124 (.5 credit) – Advanced Veterinary and Animal Science – AGR012124 (.5 credit)

™ Family and Consumer Science Department (Pg 33)

– Food Science Process and Production – FCS026224 (.5 credit) – Nutritional Science – FCS026124 (.5 credit)

™ Technology and Engineering Education Department (Pg 63)

– Principles of Engineering – TED070721/TED070722 (1 credit)

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™ Contemporary World Issues – SOC067824 ™ Law & Justice– SOC064924 ™ Sociology/CEP – SOC765124 ™ Psychology/CEP – SOC765324 ™ AP American Gov/CEP – SOC766524 ™ AP Human Geog – SCO066421/SOC066422 ™ AP Macro Economics – SOC065624 ™ AP Psychology – SOC065821/SOC065822 ™ AP U.S. History – SOC066121/SOC066122 ™ AP World History – SOC066221/SOC066222

12th Grade Social Studies(Pg 57)

If you are college bound, most colleges prefer to see a fourth year of a Social Studies.

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Previous Courses 2017/2018 Courses Modern Issues Contemporary World Issues Issues of Race and Diversity

  • Grade 11 Course Option = Race,

Gender and Diversity CEP/NWTC Ancient Cultures Not Offered Introduction to Law Law and Justice Sociology Sociology CEP/NWTC Psychology Psychology CEP/NWTC Economics CEP/NWTC American Government CEP/AP

Changes in Social Studies Course Titles/Offerings

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New Offerings in Social Studies

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™ *Individual & Dual Sports - PED049824 (*includes bowling fees) ™ Personal Fitness - PED049724 ™ *Recreational Pursuits - PED050024 (*includes bowling fees) ™ Strength Training - PED050124 ™ Team Sports - PED049924 ™ Physical Education 12 – PED049421/PED049422 – Only for Seniors. Must have completed the graduation requirement of 1.5 credits over 3 years. ™ Pass/Fail Option – UTL005530 (cannot change after class starts)

  • You can take the same PE elective twice if desired, but not both pass/fail

**PLEASE list an “alternate” Phys Ed option by #6 on your course selection sheet**

Physical Education (Pg 48)

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Health (Pg 48)

HEA049024

™ You must pass this course for graduation!! ™ If you haven’t passed it successfully yet, take it next year or sign up for summer school at the end of this year.

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Personal & Financial Literacy (Pg 85)

PFM083024

  • Can be taken in 11th or 12th grade or in

summer school.

  • Do not have to take if scored 70% or better on

test-out (no credit awarded). Test out is not available in 12th grade. Must take the class if you did not take it in 11th grade or test out.

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Elective Classes

Course Descriptions (available online at www.gbaps.org or www.gbaps.org/hs/preble under Student tab)

™ Agriscience/Natural Resources…………………pg. 9 ™ Art…………………………………………………..pg. 12

™ Business Information & Technology/Marketing……...pg. 16

™ Family & Consumer Science……………………..pg. 33 ™ Music……………………………………………….pg. 45 ™ Technology & Engineering Education………….pg. 63 ™ World Language…………………………………..pg. 72 If interested in traveling to a different high school for a class, you would need to use your study hall and/or lunch to travel.

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In Co-op you have classes periods 1-5 and then report to a work site. ™ Business Skill Certified Co-op (Pg 17)

– Class - BUS028621/BUS028622 – Work Experience – BUS028721/BUS028722

™ Marketing Skill Certified Co-op (Pg 20)

– Class – BUS014521/BUS014522 – Work Experience – BUS014621/BUS014622

™ Health Skill Certified Co-op (Pg 35)

– Class – OTH089021/OTH089022 – Work Experience – OTH089121/OTH089122

CO-OP OPTIONS

Need to have a 2.5 gpa, complete paperwork, and get approval from the co-op teacher. Expectation is to attend the Co-op meeting with assigned teacher.

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™ The Youth Options program was established to allow 11th and 12th grade students to enroll at an institution of higher education in Wisconsin to take college courses. These courses lead to credit granted toward high school graduation and post-secondary credit. ™ Deadline to apply for the fall semester of 2017-18 school year is March 1,

2017.

™ For more information, and to download the application, go to Green Bay Area Public School’s website and tab down to Youth Options under the “Students” tab. ™ If you have questions, please talk to your School Counselor.

Youth Options

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– Youth Apprenticeship (Pg 78)

™ Opportunity for 11th and 12th graders to prepare for a career while still in school. One & two year programs combine academic education, occupational instruction, and work-based learning in the workplace ™ Designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the workplace ™ Applications are due March 2017 ™ All candidates are interviewed ™ Highly selective program ™ More information from the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will come to your home

™ Benefits:

– Acquire the skills needed for the job – Earn wages while learning from skilled professionals – Receive a regular diploma as well as a state-recognized certificate upon completion of the program – Earn advanced standing credits for post-secondary education as well as high school credit – Increase career options and future employability

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Youth Apprenticeship One or two year program

™ Auto Collision ™ Automotive Technology ™ Drafting and Design - Eng./Mech. ™ Financial Services ™ Health Services ™ Information Technology ™ Lodging/Hospitality ™ Logistics/Supply Chain Management ™ Manufacturing/Machining/Industrial Equipment ™ Printing/Graphic Arts ™ Welding

*Remember that you are representing our high school and our district

  • ut in the community.
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– Bay Link Manufacturing

™ What Is It:

– Provides students with relevant, real-world experience in high-tech careers in manufacturing, engineering, marketing and business – A high-precision learning lab equipped to complete projects for local companies in the areas of industrial welding, machine fabrication, and metals – Partnership with GBAPS and NWTC ™ Program Structure:

– Available to all 11th and 12th graders – Students attend class at Bay Link Manufacturing located at West High School – Transportation is provided if needed – Year-long program scheduled for a 2- hour block, Mon-Fri – Earn both high school and NWTC credits upon completing a full year of classes and work-based learning – May participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program

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Bridges Construction & Renovation

™ What Is It:

– Offers a community-based, hands-on learning experience in the construction industry – Will take what you learn in the classroom and actively apply it to real- life construction projects – Gain skills in the areas of safety standards, construction basics, mechanical system, and construction drawings and blueprint reading ™ Program Structure:

– Available to all 11th and 12th graders – Students attend class at Bridges Construction & Renovation located at West High School – Transportation is provided if needed – Year-long program scheduled for a 3- hour block, Mon-Fri – Earn 3 high school elective credits – Earn 8 college credits from NWTC

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– City Stadium Automotive

™ What Is It:

– An authentic automotive technician learning lab – Includes 5 lift stations, a small engines room and new industry- standard equipment and tools – Provides opportunities for students to gain knowledge and skills in automotive diagnosis, quoting repair costs, hands-on vehicle repairs, and real-world work-based learning ™ Program Structure:

– Available to all 11th and 12th graders – Students attend class at City Stadium Automotive located at East High School – Transportation is provided if needed – Three year-long program, consisting of 540 hours of training – Earn both high school credit and NWTC credit in automotive technology – May participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program

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™ You need to have all course selections chosen before coming to the computer lab. ™ Your choices are a commitment- so choose wisely! ™ Use your transcript and Academic Planning Guide to determine what is still needed for graduation. ™ Talk to teachers to get their recommendations. ™ Be sure to list 2-3 alternate classes as a back up. ™ Do not repeat electives you’ve already taken. ™ Review your course selections with your parent/guardian and get their signature.

Don’t Forget

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Course Description Book: ™ 2017-18 High School Course Description Book English ™ 2017-18 High School Course Description Book Spanish Academic Career Planning Guide: ™ 2017-18 High School Academic Career Planning Guide English ™ 2017-18 High School Academic Career Planning Guide Spanish

Scheduling Books/Resources

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Wednesday, Dec 14th

– Jackson and Suda

Thursday, Dec 15th

– Roberg, Terrian, and Villiesse (pds 2 & 3)

Monday, Dec 19th

– Ahasay and Bayard

Friday, Dec 23rd

– Bauer, VanRemortal, Sylvester and Villiesse (pd 4)

ELA 11th Grade Computer Lab Scheduling Dates – BE

READY!

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Preble Web page: ™ Students and Parents ™ Student Services ™ Important Links

Where to Access this Presentation

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On-Line Course Registration in Infinite Campus – Must see your counselor for any changes after entering courses. Be sure you know your username and password!