Navigating High School: Class of 2013 Parent & Student Orientation

1. Welcome Parents and Students Class of 2013! Monday, January 17, 2011

2. Your School Counselors • Denise Lang, Counselor A-E dlang@sheboygan.k12.wi.us 459-3645 • Ann De Pagter, Counselor Fa-K adepagter@sheboygan.k12.wi.us 459-3643 • Kevin Formolo, Counselor, L- kformolo@sheboygan.k12.wi.us 803-7842 • Steve Schneider, Sophomore, Po-Th sschneider@sheboygan.k12.wi.us 459-3644 • Kevin Heling, Counselor, Ti-Z kheling@sheboygan.k12.wi.us 459-3642 a few of the services we provide: individual counseling, classroom lessons, educational and career planning, small group counseling, and parent consultation

3. The Year of Solidification The Year of Establishment

4. Year of Solidification • Carry on the good practices you established in 9th grade • Continue fulfilling core requirements • Select electives to fulfill prerequisites for advanced courses • Begin to think beyond yourself • Continue to challenge yourself

5. The Year of The Plan The Year of Solidification The Year of Establishment

6. The Year of the Plan • Begin thinking about post-secondary options • Take necessary steps to prepare yourself to pursue your goals • By the end of the year, have a completed plan for post-secondary endeavors

7. 4-Year University 2-Year Technical College Work Force Graduation Trade School Military The Year of Transition The Year of The Plan The Year of Solidification The Year of Establishment

8. Course Description Guide • Graduation Requirements • Weighted Grades (see also weighted grade handout) • Honors Diploma/Academic Letter

9. Earning Credits Towards Graduation/College Entrance High school UW-System English 4 credits 4 years Math 2 credits 3 years Soc. St. 3.5 credits 3 years Science 2 credits 3 years Phy. Ed. 1.5 credits Health 1 credit Electives 9 credits World Languages 2 years TOTAL= 23 CREDITS

10. Courses Selections • U.S. History 1-2 • Phy. Ed 11 • Can take for full year (one semester for requirement/one semester elective credit • Health 2, if applicable

11. Recommended Courses • Math • Teacher Recommendation • College Bound: Take at least 3 years of math (up to at least Advanced Algebra)

12. Recommended Courses • Language Arts • Teacher Recommendation

13. Recommended Courses • Science • College Bound: Must take at least 3 years of science

14. Honors Courses • Make sure this is what you want • Check with teacher for syllabus • Expect to be challenged • Honors courses increase student G.P.A.

15. Study Hall • Recommended if students struggle in academics • Recommended for one or both semesters • Recommended for students active in extra curriculars

16. Zero Hour • Class meets daily from 7:00-7:50 a.m. • Students must provide their own transportation • Students may take additional class, study hall or dismissal for 7th hour

17. Alternate Courses • Please make sure two alternate classes are listed in case primary electives are unable to be scheduled

18. Courses for College Credit/Advanced Standing • Advanced Placement Courses • CAPP Courses • AP Biology 3-4 • AP Chemistry 3-4 • AP Psychology 1-2 • Physics 3-4

19. Courses for College Credit/Advanced Standing • Youth Options • Technical College Advanced Standing Program

20. Co-Op Courses • Business/Marketing • Hospitality Foods • Related Occupations (e.g. Interior Design, Fashion, Health Care, Child Care) • Technology Education

21. Co-Op Prerequisites • You usually need 3-4 semesters of background courses • You must be qualified to be included in a co-op program • Discuss with one of your current teachers in the department offering the co-op

22. Youth Apprenticeship Program • Automotive Technician (2 yrs) • Drafting/design (1 or 2 yrs) • Finance (1 yr) • Health care (1 yr) • Industrial Equipment Technician (1 yr) • Welding (1 yr) • Hospitality (1 yr) • Machine Tool ( 1 or 2 yrs) • Manufacturing ( 1 yr)

23. Questions? • Thank you for attending tonight’s presentation!