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Scheduling Information for Current Sophomores 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

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.”

11th Grade English Lang Arts/ Reading (Pg 31)

Most juniors will need to sign up for:

• English Language Arts 11

ENG033121-Semester 1 ENG033122-Semester 2

Talk to your counselor about options to make up any failed semesters of English Language Arts 9 or 10.

Juniors are also able to take any of the .5 credit language arts electives in addition to their core English LA 11 class if they choose.

Advanced English Language Arts 11 ENG033221 – Semester 1 ENG033222 – Semester 2 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

Language Arts 11 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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™ 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 (e.g. Chemistry/Conceptual Chemistry)

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

Science (Pg 51)

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Additional Science Options

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

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

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)

11th Grade Social Studies (Pg 57)

11th Grade social studies students will choose 1 class from 3 different options each semester

Semester 1:

Modern U.S. History – Thought & Culture SOC067224 Modern U.S. History – Race, Gender & Diversity/CEP SOC767024 Modern U.S. History – Science & Technology SOC067124

Semester 2:

Modern World History – Conflict & Resolution SOC067524 Modern World History – World Religions SOC067724 Modern World History – Leaders in Crisis SOC067624

Juniors will also be able to take any of the other .5 credit social studies electives in addition to their core SS 11 classes if they choose.

Alternatives to 11th Grade Social Studies electives-- by Teacher Recommendation Only

(need initials): AP US History - SOC066121- Semester 1

SOC066122 – Semester 2

AP World History – SOC066221 – Semester 1

SOC066222 – Semester 2 The two AP social studies classes are designed to be taken together in place of SS’s 10 and the 11th grade

• fferings, however, if you choose to take only one, you

can take the other regular grade level class the alternate year.

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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

Social Studies Course Changes

Physical Education (Pg 49)

™ Personal Fitness - PED049724 ™ Strength Training - PED050124 ™ *Recreational Pursuits - PED050024 (*includes bowling fees) ™ Team Sports - PED049924 ™ *Individual & Dual Sports - PED049824 (*includes bowling fees) ™ 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” Phy Ed option by #6 on your course selection sheet**

Health – HEA049024

™ You must have 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.

Personal Financial Literacy (Pg 86)

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).

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 lunch to travel.

– New Elective Classes

™ Agriscience

– Leadership – Aquaculture & Aquaponics

™ At Southwest 1st hour

™ Business & Info Technology

– Accounting – Quickbooks – Business Law & Ethics – AP Principles of Computer Science

™ Technology & Engineering Ed

– Metals 1 & 2 (replaces Welding) – Intro to Construction (replaces Home Ownership)

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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 gradation and post-secondary credit. ™ Deadline to apply for the fall semester of 2017-18 school year is March 1st, 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

– 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,

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

™ Earn high school and college credit. ™ Job training in the specified area that student gets paid for and receives credit for. ™ Interview required. ™ Highly selective program. *Remember that you are representing our high school and our district out in the community.

– 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

– 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

™ 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.

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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™ Friday, Dec 16th - Terrien ™ Monday, Dec 19th - Ahasay ™ Tuesday, Dec 20th – Bayard & Roberg ™ Wednesday, Dec 21st – Schuh & Magyar ™ Thursday, Dec 22nd– Guerndt & Kreuser

ELA 10th Grade Computer Lab

Scheduling Dates – BE READY!

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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!