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Freshman Orientation Class of 2022 !!
Presented by the Wheaton Warrenville South High School Counseling Department
Freshman Orientation Class of 2022 !! Presented by the Wheaton - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Freshman Orientation Class of 2022 !! Presented by the Wheaton - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Freshman Orientation Class of 2022 !! Presented by the Wheaton Warrenville South High School Counseling Department Todays Agenda Course Selection Process-Auditorium School Culture and Activities-Classroom Registration Worksheet
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Registration Worksheet
Course Selection
- Receive them today/next week
- Talk with parents/teachers
- StudentVue-request Feb. 7 -18
Pre-assigned Classes
- Review recommendations
- Level Changes-email Dept. Chair
Electives
- Full-year and semester options
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Courses
You will enroll in 7 classes, or 6 classes and a study hall There will be a 23 minute resource period during the day opposite lunch (Access) Academic and Elective courses Choose courses carefully, changes will NOT be possible
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Example #1
Pre-assigned Classes
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- Fr. English I
2. Biology I 3. World Civilization I 4. Algebra 1 5. Freshmen P.E. 6. Access/Lunch
Electives
1. Spanish 1 (both semesters) 2. Photo 1 (1st sem.)
- Comp. Prog. (2nd sem.)
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Example #2
Pre-assigned Classes
1.
- Fr. English A
2. Biology A 3. AP Human Geography 4. Geometry A 5. Freshmen P.E. 6. Access/Lunch
Electives
1. French 2 (both semesters) 2. Concert Band (1st sem) Concert Band (2nd sem)
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English - Craig Lawrence
Freshman English I Freshman English A Academic Reading Summer Reading
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Math - Cindy Budzikowski
Algebra 1 (I) Algebra 1 (A) Geometry (A)
– Requires completion of Algebra 1
Algebra 2/Trig (A)
– Requires completion of Geometry
All Advanced (A) level classes need your 8th grade
teacher’s recommendation. This level of class is for independent learners who have a genuine interest in mathematics.
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Math - Cindy Budzikowski
Required Graphing calculator: Casio CG50 Prizm – we will have sign up at end of year for purchase
Summer packet: WWS website/end of the school
year.
– Complete the appropriate packet – Check your solutions – Assessment will be given in the first week of school – THESE SHOULD BE EASY
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Science - Phil Culcasi
Biology I Biology A (A level math
recommended)
Chemistry A (A level
math required)
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Social Studies - Daryl Fitts
World Civilizations “World History ”
* Development of Civilization * World Religions * Classical Civilizations (Greece & Rome) * Renaissance & Reformation * The Enlightenment & Revolutions * Age of Industrialization & Imperialism * 20th Century topics
Advanced World Civilizations “Honors World”
* This course takes a more analytical look into world history at a faster pace. * Students need to be strong writers and ready to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas
Gifted Global Seminar FPLA Students
Students will examine and discuss World History in a Seminar Environment. Students are engaged in advanced, independent study and also collaborative projects. Students are not "learning a subject"; their goal is to understand the ideas, issues, and values reflected in the unit and / or time period.
Advanced Placement Human Geography
AP HUG
* Makes an in-depth analysis of how the geography of the world has affected humans & their environment. * Geography * Population and migration * Culture * Political organization * Agriculture, food production & land use. * Industrialization & economic development * Cities and urban land use. * Students may also take the AP exam at the end of the year for college credit.
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World Languages - Amee Noethe
Spanish 1 and 2 French 1 and 2 German 1 Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Pre-Assigned Courses
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Fine & Professional Arts - Nichole Doyle Elective Choices-Fine Arts Art and Design Drawing 1, 2 Ceramics 1, 2 Painting 1, 2
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Elective Choices- Fine/Performing Arts
Men’s Chorale JV Women’s Chorale Band (various levels) Orchestra (various levels) Percussion Studies
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Elective Choices- Technology
Introduction to Business Computer Literacy Information Technology 1, 2 Computer Programming
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Elective Choices-Fine Arts or Technology
Arch Drafting 1, 2 Commercial Art 1, 2 Interior Design Intro to Multimedia Music Keyboarding
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Elective Choices-Fine Arts or Technology
Music Technology Mobile Makers Photo 1, 2 Web Page Design 1, 2
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Elective Choices- General
Culinary Arts & Nutrition 1, 2
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QUESTIONS???
Any questions for the Department Chairs?
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Graduation Requirements
English 4.5 Math 3.0 Science 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 PE/Health/RTE 4.0 Consumer Ed 0.5 Technology 1.0 Arts Education 1.0 Other Courses 4.0
TOTAL CREDITS = 24 CREDITS NEEDED PER SUBJECT
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9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Freshmen English Sophomore English Junior English Senior English Math Math Math (Math) or Elective Biology Chemistry Physics (Science) or Elective Social Studies U.S. History Government/ Econ or Cons. Ed (Social Stds) or Elective PE Health/Driver Ed or Soph PE RTE/DFP Senior PE Elective or (Foreign Language) Elective or (Foreign Language) Elective Elective Art/Tech Speech/Elective Art/Tech Elective
Four Year Plan
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Earning Credits
You must pass a class with an A, B, C, or D to
earn credit
Students must earn at least 6 credits per year
(Driver’s Ed.)
If you fail a required class, you must repeat it
until you pass—including PE (summer school is a possibility)
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Grades
StudentVue/ParentVue Final exams happen at the end of each semester in January and June Semester grade is issued in January and June
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