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Instead of worrying about where everyone ELSE is
headed,
spend more time exploring where YOU’RE headed
High School is Practice for Life
• Do The BEST You Can
• Practice HARD
• Take CARE of yourself
• Be Brave (Take Healthy Chances!)
Do you want to be inNational Honor Society?
Reach these three goals by junior year:
1. Earn a “B” average or better,
2. Do some community service,
3. Be a good citizen.
The Curriculum Guide is now online at the JMM
Homepage• Click “News, Announcements,
Information, Publications.”• Pages 1 - 13: Frequently asked
questions: credits, youth options, 4 year plan, colleges, tech schools, AP, transcripts.
• Pages 14- 88: Course descriptions.
Memorial’s Counselors 10-11-12:
Fox River: • Ms. OlsonRock River: • Mr. MaloneyWisconsin River: • Mr. HamelWolf River: • Mr. ArnesonESL: • Mr. Vang
One More Helpful Hint …
• There is a great quick reference chart showing all of the electives on pages “ii” through “vii” of the Curriculum Guide.
JMM Graduation Requirements
• 22 total credits• 4 credits of English• 3 credits of Social St• 2 credits of Math• 2 credits of Science• 1 1/2 credits of PE• 1/2 credit of Health
2 And 4 Year Colleges: Entrance Requirements
• Will you be able to get in?
• It varies!!!
• Talk with your counselor and make sure you’re thinking about the following..
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Are you doing the“Secrets of Success?”
• Do all of your work everyday. (Are you using your assignment notebook?)
• Take careful notes, & use them to study!
• Have a daily study routine at home.
• Keep your notebooks and folders organized.
Let’s Get Serious!!!
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Is Honors right for me?People who take honors are happiest when they:
-Really like that subject
-Have an “A” or strong “B” in the past
-Have recommendation teacher
-Be Ready to do extra work
-Have some test scores that support your ability
– EXPLORE & SRI
-Organize and manage time WELL
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A caution about selecting an “Honors section”
• Changes to an different level will be more difficult;
• Success is about a manageable overall load.
Typical Entrance Requirements For
4 Year Colleges • 17 credits, including:• 4 cr of English• 3 cr of Social Studies• 3 cr of Math • 3 cr of Science• World Languages• 2 cr-more academics, fine arts, comp sci• Adequate GPA and
ACT test scoreSource: UW System
UW Madison… Highly Competitive!Most students accepted have…
• 4 cr of English• 3-4 cr Social Studies• 4 cr of Math • 4 cr of Science• 2+ cr of World Lang• 2+ cr of academics, fine
arts, comp sci• Upper 10 to 15% of class• ACT composite: 27+
Helpful Hint: See Our Favorite Links for Career &
College Planning:
Use the Student
Services
Homepage!!!
Classes Required For Graduation:English
English 2
or
English 2 Honors
English 3
or
AP Language & Composition
English 4
or
AP Literature & Composition
Classes Required For Graduation:Social Studies
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
World History Overview
Modern US History plus Economics
Not required, but check out the great options and competitive college req.’s
or or
AP World History Modern US History plus AP Microeconomics
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Classes Required For Graduation:Science & Math
• Science : 2 years minimum to graduate. Science teachers will be briefing you. Also talk to counselor about college admissions. Universities need to see 3 to 4 years of science.
• Math: 2 years minimum to graduate. Must complete Algebra 1 and Geometry. Universities need to see minimum of Alg1, Geometry, and Alg2. Ask your math teacher for advice.
Classes Required For Graduation:Phy Ed & Health
• Phy Ed:
1 1/2 credits• Health Education:
1/2 credit
Electives: When you choose an elective:
Some electives are
full year classes.
Some electives are
semester classes.
Sometimes you can
mix and match!!!
So Many Electives!!!
Applied Technology
Business & Info Technology
General Studies
Art World Languages
Music
Computer Science
Family & Consumer Sciences
Reading
Social Studies Electives:US Gender Studies American Politics
US and World Affairs
Ancient Civilizations US Ethnic Studies
Particular Topics- US Government
AP European History AP Econ. (micro/macro
Psychology AP Psychology
Topics in Sociology (Sociology of Sports)
Science Electives• Astronomy• Biology• Fundamentals of Bio.• AP Biology• Biotechnology• General Physics• Math Physics• AP Physics B• Anatomy&Physiology• Mechanical World• Adv University Rsrch
• General Chemistry• Chemistry• AP Chemistry• AP Environmental Science• Earth Science 1 • Earth Science 2• Forensic Science
Global Academy Courses:See next slide.
Global Academy
• Biomedical Sciences Strand– (PBS) Principles of Biomedical Sciences– (HBS) Human Body Systems– (MI) Medical Interventions– (BI) Biomedical Innovations capstone
• Pathways to Engineering Strand– (IED) Introduction to Engineering Design– (POE) Principles of Engineering
• Information Technology Strand– (CCENT) Cisco Certified Entry-level Network
Technician– (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Associate
Course Offerings for 2011-2012
Enrollment Benefits/Challenges
• Nationally recognized programs of study• Integrated sequence of courses…• Rigorous, project based, career oriented.• Dual and/or transcripted credits available!• Dual period at start or end of day• Single semester per course for a full credit.• Some here, some at Middleton High School• 9th and 10th enroll with administrative or counselor
approval. 11th and 12th open enroll.
Why would I take a Global Academy course?
Questions?
• Miles Tokheim
• -get e-mail from
• Mr. Mormino or Mrs. Lucille
Don’t hesitate to ask… email is best method…
Math Classes
Algebra I Algebra2/Trig Statistics
Algebra I Honors
Algebra2Trig Honors
Statistics AP
Geometry Pre-Calculus Calculus AB-AP
Geometry Honors
Algebra 3 Calculus BC-AP
Algebra-Geom Survey
Algebra 3 Honors
Alg Concepts for transcrpt credit
Use the chart on page 45
Phy. Ed. Classes for Grade 10:
• Team Sports
• Social Dance
• Aerobic Conditioning
• Lifeguard Training & CPR & First Aid
• Lifestyle Changes & Choices
One semester of Health Education is required. Then you can choose one of the following:
Applied TechnologyThe “Project Lead The Way Program”:• Design & Drafting• Introduction to Engineering• Principles of Engineering• Civil Engineering & Architecture 1• Civil Engineering & Architecture 2• Engineering Design/
Development• Digital Electronics(EHS)• Computer Integrated
Manufacturing (EHS)
Applied TechnologyThe “WoodLINKS” program
is:• Intro to Woodworking• Furniture & Cabinetry• Advanced Furniture &
Cabinetry• Fine Woodworking• Intro To Construction (See
your Counselor)• Home Maintenance &
Improvement
Applied Technology• Outdoor Power Equipment Technology• Consumer Auto• Auto Technology 1, 2, 3, 4• Auto Technology Youth Apprenticeship• Co-op Engineering• Career Internship
Art• Art Experiences• Drawing 1, 2, & 3• Ceramics/Sculpture 1, 2, & 3• Computer Art (Survey)• ComputerArt: Digital Imagery• ComputerArt: Illustration• Computer Art: Animation• Graphic Design• Community Art & Mass Media• Art Metal & Glass 1 & 2• Paintg&Printmakg 1 & 2• Photography 1, 2, & 3• Fashion Design-Clothing Construction
Business & Info Tech
•Career Exploration
•Keyboarding
•Advanced Keyboarding
•Health Info Office Assistant
•Yearbook Design/Publishing
Business & Info Tech
•Microsoft Word & Excel (for dual credit)
•Microsoft Access & Powerpoint (for dual credit)
•Web 2.0 21st Century Literacies & Webpage Design
•Computer Hardware & Software Essentials
Business & Info Tech
•Personal Finance
•Intro-Accounting Concepts
•Accounting for Dual Credit
•Accounting Honors
•Business & Personal Law 1&2
•International Business
•Career Seminar & Career Internship
Computer Science
• Intro to Computer Programming
• Computer Hardware & Software Essentials
• AP Computer Science
• Networking Concpts1 & 2
• Cisco Certification Network Associate: Modules 1-4 (Global Academy)
Family & Consumer Sciences
• Culinary Basics• International Cuisine• Gourmet Chef “Pro
Start” sem 1• Gourmet Chef “Pro
Start” sem 2• Fashion Design-
Clothing Construction
Family & Consumer Sciences
• Child Development- Birth to 5 Yrs• Parenting and Children• Health Information Office Assistant• Family Living• Health Science Occupat’s 1• Medical Terminology• Nursing Assistant• Community Studies• Career Seminar, Internsh.
Marketing Education
• Marketing 1• Starting Your Own Business• Sports and Entertainment
Marketing• Career Seminar• Career Internship
Traffic Safety Classes???
• No longer offered
in the Madison Schools.
• Can be taken evenings/weekends via private driving schools or the CESA programs.
• The Student Service Website lists some of the private driving schools.
The Credit Load Decision
• Minimum: 5 1/2• Maximum: 7• Most students need
one study hall!• Balance with other
commitments.
When you fill out the Cards.
• Use pencils!!!
• Print name carefully!!!
• Card is due by this Friday, 2/10/12
• Your reward is a hassle free August!
A Few Things To Remember...
• Every course code has 3 letters & 4 numbers, such as “ENG2020” or “SOC3010”.
• Get your Parent/Guardian’s signature on the bottom of the card.
• (If not going to Memorial next year, complete the card and write “Moving” near the top.)
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Talk With Your Parent/Guardian, Then Circle Which Required Classes
You’ll Take:CREDIT COURSE # COURSE NAME
1.0
1.0
ENG1010
Eng 1020
(CIRCLE ONE)
ENGLISH 2
ENGLISH 2 HONORS
1.0
1.0
SOC1010
SOC 1030
(CIRCLE ONE)
WORLD HISTORY OVERVIEW
AP WORLD HISTORY
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Then list your electives in the blank spaces:
CREDIT COURSE # COURSE NAME
.5 PHY1013 HEALTH
Please also circle your electives on the back of the card
Check With Your TEACHERS, Counselor!!!
During the day,
Afterschool,
Or
By E-mail
(on Student Services Website)
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