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Welcome

High School Counselors

• Mr. Fischer

A – F

• Mrs. Josephs G - L
• Mr. Binsfeld M - SHE
• Mrs. Feucht

SHI – Z

Trimesters

3 Terms - 60 Days each 5 classes per day 75 Minute classes 2.5 credits possible per term, 7.5 per year Must take minimum 4 classes per term

Trimester Schedule T1, T2, T3

In the trimester schedule, most classes that are two trimesters long could be scheduled in three different ways, as shown below *Some classes are all year-T1, T2, and T3

Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3

1130 English 9 1140 English 9 1130 English 9 1140 English 9 1130 English 9 1140 English 9

Graduation Requirements

Subjects Credits English 4.0 Social Studies 3.0 Science 3.0 Mathematics 3.0 Physical Education 1.5 Health 0.5 Electives 9.0 Total 24.0

Courses Required for Graduation - (starting with class of 2023)

9th Grade

Exercise and Sport Science: Sports and Conditioning

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Exercise and Sport Science: Lifestyle & Fitness Health (required 9th or 10th grade) US and World 9 or AP Human Geography Life Science (need teacher approval) or Biology 10th Grade Health (required 9th or 10th grade) US and World 10 A and B Applied Science I or Chemistry (Applied Science is not a lab science/for non-4 year college bound students and is not approved by NCAA)

Courses Required for Graduation - (starting with class of 2023)

11th Grade US and World 11 A and B Applied Science II or Physics (Applied Science is not a lab science/for non-4 year college bound students and is not approved by NCAA) *These courses are required to take in order to meet the graduation requirement.

University Admittance Requirements

• 17 Academic Unit Requirement (UW System)
• 4 - English
• 3 - Math (Algebra, Geometry, & Advanced Math)
• 3 - Science (strong lab components)
• 3 - Social Studies
• 4 - Additional units (English, math, science, social

studies, foreign language, etc.) ⚫ Some Universities require minimum 2 years of foreign language ⚫ Some Universities require 1 year of Fine Arts

Additional Factors in applying for college

• Strength of schedule; Rigor of Coursework
• Grade Point Average (GPA) and Class Rank
• ACT or SAT Score
• Involvement in school/community, volunteer hours,

leadership, work experience, special talents

• Requirements of Universities vary – check their websites

for details regarding their admittance

Technical College/Military/Work Force

• High School diploma
• Strong background in math, English, science,

reading, and communications skills

• Placement test (Accuplacer, ASVAB or ACT)
• Some programs have specific high school class

requirements - see technical school website

Special Program Options

• Advanced Placement (AP) Program
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
• Dual Enrollment/College Credit Courses (CAPP,

Dual Credit Courses, ECCP, Start College Now)

• School to Work (Co-Op, Youth Apprenticeship)

Advanced Placement

• Opportunity to take College-Level Courses while in High

School

• Upon course completion-may take the nationally

administered exam (approximate cost=$95) in May.

• May receive college credit-UW System may grant credit for

exam scores of 3,4, or 5. This varies by university.

AP Course Offerings

• English Literature and Composition
• Computer Science Principles
• Biology
• Physics I
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Statistics
• Calculus AB
• Calculus BC
• Statistics
• U.S. History
• Art History
• U.S. Government and Politics
• European History
• Human Geography *only open to 9th grade students

Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

• Uses problem solving and critical thinking skills to

solve real-world challenges while exploring career possibilities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) fields.

PLTW Course Offerings

Science

• Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
• Human Body Systems

Business and Information Technology

• Computer Science Principles

Dual Credit

Earn college credit while you are a student at Kaukauna High School Colleges that offer Dual Credit with KHS: UW Oshkosh and Fox Valley Technical College

Courses may transfer to other institutions

Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP)

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Eligibility Criteria for College Credit:

Must meet at least one of the following:

• Top 25% of their class
• 3.25 GPA or above
• ACT of 24 and rank in top 50% of class or 2.75 GPA

CAPP Offerings for the 2018-19

UW Oshkosh

Spanish V English Composition English Literature Elements of Studio Art Personal Health and Wellness Kinesiology Engineering Environmental Science

Dual Credit - FVTC

COURSES OFFERED IN COOPERATION WITH FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (FVTC)

• Dual Credit courses offered at KHS may be taken for

technical college credit and also KHS credit.

• Courses that are FVTC Dual Credit use Fox Valley

Technical College’s grading scale.

Dual Credit Courses Through Fox Valley Technical College

• Accounting Essentials
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Office Pro
• Personal Financial Management
• Sports and Entertainment

Marketing I

• Web Page Design/HTML
• English 12: College and Career

Success

• Child Development 3-8
• Digital Literacy for Healthcare
• Fundamentals of Infant and

Toddler Development

• Health, Safety & Nutrition
• People Skills for the Health

Professional

• Robotic Systems Lab
• PC Hardware and Operating

Systems

• Solid Works Engineering Design
• Metal Technology II
• Applied Automotive Technician
• DC Electronics
• Written Communication
• College Technical Math
• Forensic Science
• C# Programming
• IT Concepts
• Engineering I
• Engineering II
• Engineering Design AUTOCAD

Early College Credit Program (ECCP) and Start College Now

• Students may be eligible to take courses at a university (ECCP)
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• School Districts and colleges pay for the class
• Students are responsible for own transportation
• Strict deadlines for applications - see your high school counselor

March 1st - fall classes October 1st - spring classes

Summer School/CO-OP

• Summer School
• Required subjects failed during the school year may be

made up during summer school

• School-to-Work Co-Op/Youth

Apprenticeship

• Juniors/Seniors- Applications are available in the KHS

Office or from Mr. Lawrence

FRESHMAN ADVANCED/ACCELERATED PLACEMENT

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ENGLISH 9 - All freshmen should register for English 9.

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Accelerated Placement in Honors English 9

• The following are recommended guidelines:
• Top 15% on 8th grade reading Spring MAP test
• Top 15% on 8th grade language usage Spring MAP test
• Teacher recommendation
• Written assessment by invitation (to students meeting the above

stated MAP criteria) which scores as Advanced on the KHS rubric.

FRESHMAN ADVANCED/ACCELERATED PLACEMENT(Cont.) Accelerated Placement in French II or Spanish II

• Placement testing will occur within classroom with current

instructor at the end of April. Students in French 8 or Spanish 8 will be evaluated for placement based on meeting the following criteria:

• District assessment score of 80% or higher
• Grade in class - B or higher

If a student successfully completes French 1 or Spanish 1, the student may select French 2 or Spanish 2

FRESHMAN ADVANCED/ACCELERATED PLACEMENT(Cont.)

Accelerated Placement in Honors Biology

• The following are recommended guidelines:
• Score 10/15 on Placement Test
• Teacher recommendation
• Written paragraph

Available Interventions

• Literacy Labs -- Literacy Lab is a support class offered to 9th and

10th grade students to remediate reading skills.

• Skills for Success--The primary areas of focus in Skills for Success

is to assist with monitoring grades and organizational skills

How to sign up for Classes

ENTERING COURSES INTO INFINITE CAMPUS

1. Go to our school district website: www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us 2. Click on tab at the top “parents/students” 3. Click on the orange Parent/Student Portal 4. Enter username and password

Scheduling Instructions: Step 3

• Enter Username and Password

Scheduling Instructions

• Click on Academic Planner (leftside)

Screen will look similar to screen shot below-not exact

Scheduling Instructions-

• Click on your Post Grad Plan and then Next

Click on the box that you want to select a class. Select the class you would like. PLease make sure that you have met the prerequisites for the class.

ADVISORY

Enter your Advisory into the 4 year plan before you start putting your classes in. You will select your Advisory under NON CREDIT at the bottom. current 9th grade - select course # 2000 current 10th grade - select course # 3000 current 11th grade - select course # 4000

• SAVE - make sure you click the SAVE

button at the top

Course Request or Withdrawal Procedure

• Day 1-3 of Trimester
• Course changes will be considered
• Approval of Parent, Teacher, and Counselor required if dropping a class
• May add a class
• Day 4-12 of Trimester
• Drops with no penalty (WNP) will be granted when student submits

necessary paperwork

• No classes can be added (Option to add Study Hall if no Study Hall is already

assigned)

• Day 13-End of Trimester
• Drops with penalty (WF) when paperwork is submitted and approved
• No classes will be added (Study Hall will be added if Study Hall is not already

assigned)

• Classes cannot be dropped when students already have a Study Hall

GET INVOLVED IN HIGH SCHOOL

• We offer numerous activities, clubs and sports at

Kaukauna High School

• Sign up for many clubs/activities/sports will occur at the

end of this school year and/or at the beginning of next year

• Watch the school district website for tryouts and updates

– click on co-curricular tab

• All advisors and coaches contact information is listed on

that website, click on activities or athletics on the side

Programming Timeline

• JANUARY 14 - High School Counselors present information to the 8th

grade students.

• JANUARY 24 - HS Counselors meet with St Ignatius students
• JANUARY 15 - JANUARY 29 - Infinite Campus will be open to enter

course requests.

• JANUARY 30 - Course request window closes
• JANUARY 30 and 31 - Counselors review requests with RVMS 8th grade

students

• FEBRUARY 5 - HS Counselor meets with Holy Spirit Student
• EARLY AUGUST - Schedules will come out on Infinite Campus

Resources

▪ Counselors:

▪ Warren Fischer (A-F) 766-6113 ext. 5220 ▪ Terri Josephs (G-L) 766-6113 ext. 5212 ▪ Matt Binsfeld (M - SHE) 766-6113 ext. 5228 ▪ Michelle Feucht (SHI-Z) 766-6113 ext. 5218

▪ Associate Principal:

▪ Josh Chudacoff 766-6113

EMAIL ADRESSES – Kaukauna staff have the following format for email

addresses

lastnamefirstinitial@kaukaunasd.org

ex:(chudacoffj@kaukaunasd.org)

Questions?