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East High School ~ Class of 2014

East High SchoolEast High School

Scheduling Presentation:Scheduling Presentation:

2011~12 School Year 2011~12 School Year

Ms. Ms. EslickEslick & Mr. & Mr. HarshnerHarshner

Today we will…

Provide information on how to

choose classes and

complete necessary paperwork for

10th grade course selections.

Using Today’s Information

� Review materials with your parent/guardian.

� You will receive Course Selection cards & information on course title changes today. Curriculum Guides are available on the East Website.

� Follow-up with counselors and/or teachers as needed.

� Turn in Course Selection card to

your US History Teacher before

Friday March 4th

A-J KrugerK-Z EslickAVID Gary

Students with Special Needs (EEN) and Student with English as a Second Language (ESL)

Some students may have questions about classes which best support their needs. Your current case manager or ELL teacher will help you complete your course selection cards.

22 Credits Required for

Graduation from East

� 4 credits of English

� 3 credits of Social Studies

� 2 credits of Math

� 2 credits of Science

� 1 ½ credits of PE

� ½ credit of Health

� 9 credits of Electives

10th Grade required classes

� You have to take these classes in 10th grade to

graduate from East

� Required 10th Grade Classes:

� English 2

� World History - Overview

� Science (You choose!)

� Mathematics (Varies)

� Physical Education 2 (1/2 Credit)

“Honors”Course Selection Process:

Applications are no longer required to take an

Honors Class.

Honors Students may receive additional course

information in the Spring 2011.

What Honors class is best for me?

English 2 Honors

� (Formerly English 10 Honors)

World History ~ Overview Honors

� (Formerly World History Honors)

Science ~

~Chemistry Honors

� ~Geology Honors

� ~Limnology and Oceanography

Honors

Should I Register for an Honors Level Course?

Talk to your teachers!

Success in an honors level class may take:

� solid reading and writing skills

� SRI 1200+, Advanced State Testing Scores, High Grades in Academics

� having good study habits & completing work on time

� Homework, reading, projects required outside of class!

� being self-motivated & willing to get extra help if needed

� participation in class activities and discussions

� passion for the subject

A caution about selecting an

“Honors section”

� Changes to a different

level will only be made

in extreme situations

and only if class size

allows.

� Success is about a

manageable overall

load.

Choosing Electives

� Sophomores can take up to 2.5 full credits of electives!

� What is an elective class?

� Choice!

� It may or may not meet specific graduation requirements

� All elective choices for 10th grade students are on the course request card

� Look in the Curriculum Guide to make sure you have completed the recommended courses when signing up for classes (for example, you can’t take French 2 unless you have taken French 1).

� 9 Department Offerings

The Credit Load Decision

All 10th

graders must have between

6 and 7

credits.

As you are choosing courses, keep

in mind the following:

� What are your strengths and weaknesses?

� What areas are you interested in exploring?

� What are your plans after high school?

� What do you want to do for a career?

� Do the classes you select help you with this

future plan?

� Map out a 4 year plan!

Required Class: English

4 credits of English required for graduation

English 2 Formerly English 10/

Advanced English 10

English 2 (Teamed)*

English 2 Honors Formerly English 10 Honors

Required Class: Social Studies 3 credits of Social Studies needed for graduation

* World History ~ Overview

� Formerly World History 10

* World History ~ Overview (Teamed)*

* World History ~ Overview Honors

� Formerly World History 10 Honors

Required Class: Math2 credits of Math needed for graduation

�Algebra 1

�Geometry

�Geometry Honors

� Integrated Math 2

�Advanced Math ~talk to your current math teacher.

Required Class: Science

2 credits of Science needed for graduation

*Chemistry

� - Chemistry Honors

� - Conceptual Chemistry

*Geology

*Meteorology

*Limnology & Oceanography

*Astrophysics

*Conceptual Physics

*Advanced University Research in Science

(Summer)

Required Classes: Physical Education & Health Education 1 ½ Credits of Physical Education & ½ Credit of Health Education are required for graduation.

Physical Education 2

� (Formerly Physical Education 10)

� ½ credit 10th Grade

East is a comprehensive high school that provides courses which allow students to pursue or explore a specific talent, interest or future career.

World LanguagesTechnology & Engineering Education

Reading

MusicFamily & Consumer Sciences

Library Media Center

Business Education, Computer Information Systems

& Marketing

ArtAcademic Electives

Academic Electives� Social Studies

� Psychology� Formerly Social Psychology

� U.S. Ethnic Studies� Formerly Ethnic Studies

� U.S. Government� Formerly American Politics & Government

� Economics� Formerly Introduction to Economics

� English� Creative Writing

� Writing for Media & Publication� Formerly Introduction to Journalism

� Literature of a People – Spoken Word� Formerly Spoken Word & Contemporary Poetics

� Theater Arts 1� Formerly Theater Arts

Art � 2-D Design � Formerly Exploratory 1-2D

� 2-D Techniques Advanced 1 � Formerly Advanced Exploratory 2 D

� 3-D Design � Formerly Exploratory 1-3D

� 3-D Techniques Advanced� Formerly Advanced Exploratory 3D

� Ceramics & Sculpture 1 & 2

� Art Metals 1� Formerly Art Metals & Jewelry 1

Art

� Painting 1 – Acrylics� Formerly Painting with Acrylics

� Painting 1 – Oils� Formerly Painting Oils & Watercolors

� Graphic Design: Branding & Typography� Formerly Commercial Art 1 Graphic Design & Typography

� Graphic Design: Illustration & Photography� Formerly Commercial Art 1 Illustration & Photography

� Drawing and Design 1 & 2� Formerly Drawing & Design

� Observational Drawing 1 & 2� Formerly Drawing Realistically

Business Education, Marketing & Computer Information Systems

• Web 2.0 -21st Century Literacies & Web Publishing ~ New

•Computer Literacy 1~ Formerly Computer Applications

•Web Page Design ~ Formerly Web Design 1

•Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing ~Formerly Intro. to Graphic Design

•Computer Media in Technology

•Yearbook Design & Publishing ~ Formerly Graphic Design 2 –

Yearbook Publication

•Cisco Certification Network Associate(CCNA),

Module 1&2 / 3&4 ~ New: Global Academy

Business Education, Marketing &

Computer Information Systems

� Marketing 1 ~ Formerly Marketing

� Advertising & Display ~ Formerly Marketing

� Accounting

� Personal Finance

� Business & Personal Law ~ Formerly Business Law

Family & Consumer Sciences� CULINARY

� Culinary Basics

� International Cuisine

� Gourmet Chef 1/ProStart

� DESIGN� Fashion Design – Clothing

Construction 1 � Formerly Clothing Construction &Careers

� Interior Design � Formerly Interior Design &

Entrepreneurship

Family & Consumer Sciences

� HUMAN SERVICES

� *Child Development – Birth to 5 yrs� Formerly Child Development 1

� *Parenting & Children� Formerly Child Development 2

� *PEP (Peers Educating Peers) Leadership 1 � Formerly PEP (Peers Educating Peers)

� Health Science

� *Health Science Occupations 1� Formerly Introduction to Health Science Occupations

� *Medical Terminology

� *Nursing Assistant

� *Health Science Occupations 2

� *Health Information Office Assistant

Music� Symphony Orchestra � Formerly Symphony Orchestra 10

� Symphonic Band

� Concert Band 1� Formerly Concert Band

� Chorale

� Treble Chorus� Formerly Select Women’s Chorus

� Show Choir � Formerly Encore

� Show Choir – Treble � Formerly Mad City Swing (Women’s Show Choir)

� Concert Choir

Music

� Beginning Instrumental Music

� Hand Drumming

� Guitar 1 & 2

� Music Theory – Advanced

Placement

� History of American Popular Music

World Languages

� French 1, 2 & 3

� Spanish 1, 2 & 3

� Facilitated Foreign Language

ELL World Language

� Southeast Asian

Language for Native

Speakers� Formerly Hmong for

Hmong Speakers

� Spanish for Native

Speakers � Formerly Spanish for

Spanish Speakers

Technology & Engineering

Education

� Project Lead The Way ~ Engineering� Introduction to Engineering

� Principals of Engineering

� Digital Electronics

� Civil Engineering & Architecture (LAF/JMM)

� Engineering Design & Development (Memorial)� Aerospace Engineering (Memorial)

� Transportation� Consumer Auto� Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

� Automotive Technology 1/Engine Systems

� Automotive Technology 2

Technology & Engineering Education

� Woods & Construction (Wood LINKS)

� Introduction to Woodworking

�Home Maintenance & Improvement

�Furniture and Cabinetry

� Introduction to Construction

�Advanced Furniture & Cabinetry

Technology & Engineering Education

� Technology� Metals Manufacturing 1 & 2

� Machine Tooling ~ Formerly AS Metals Manufacturing – Machine Tooling

� Design & Drafting ~ Formerly Design Drafting – CAD Architecture

� Aviation Overview

� Aviation 1 & 2

� Web Page Design~ Formerly Web Design 1

� Computer Media in Technology

� Introduction to Film & Video Production

� Yearbook Design & Publishing ~ Formerly Graphic Design 2 – Yearbook Publication

� Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing~ Formerly Introduction to Graphic Design

Global Academy * 2011-12

10th Grade Offerings for � Biomedical Sciences Strand

� (PBS) Principles of Biomedical Sciences

� Pathways to Engineering Strand� (IED) Introduction to Engineering Design

� Information Technology Strand� (CCENT) Cisco Certified Entry-level Network Technician� (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Associate

Questions? Email is best…

Benjamin J. Senson

Office: (608)663-6379 Cellular: 770-7367

bsenson@madison.k12.wi.us

bsenson@gmail.com

http://www.theglobalacademy.net

Tips for Completing the Course

Request Card� Student, Parent/Guardian, and Case Manager (if needed) signatures are required on the election card.

� Please provide your daytime phone number and e-mail address.

� Make sure credit total is between 6 – 7. Print course numbers and names carefully on back of Course Request Card.

� List 3 alternate courses

Alternate Course Selections

� Alternate courses are used if you do not get your all of your requested elective choices

� If you do not register for alternate courses you may be short credits and counselors may have to select a courses for you

� Select 3 Alternate courses

Course Selection Reminders…

� Please complete the 4 year plan (handout).

� Follow-up by talking with teachers and counselors as needed.

� Please review card for accuracy.

� Students will be scheduled in the school’s computer lab for entering course selections online (see board).

�� Note:Note: Students will receive their schedules when enrolling for the 2011/2012 school year (August 2011).

Remember!!!NO

Schedule Changes Next Fall!!!

After you do a good job of choosing classes, there is one more really

important thing to do …

Promise yourself:

…that if you haven’t already, you will join at least

one club or one sport.

Look at all the choices …

SPRING Sports

Track and Field

Boys Tennis

Girls Soccer

Boys Golf

Baseball

Softball

WINTER Sports

Girls Basketball

Boys Basketball

Boys Hockey

Girls Hockey

Boys Swim

Wrestling

Gymnastics

Spirit/Cheer Team

FALL Sports

Football

Girls Tennis

Boys Soccer

Girls Golf

Girls Swim

Cross Country

Volleyball

(Girls & Boys)

Dance Team

Want to play sports???

You must:1. Do your daily work

2. Attend all of your classes

3. Earn a passing grade

If you’re not passing, …you’re not playing.

40+ Clubs for students to join!

� Congress 9th Grade

� Congress 10th Grade

� Congress 11th Grade

� Congress 12th Grade

� Frisbee Golf

� Bowling Club - Competition

� Bowling Club

� KOJO Drill Team

� Rugby Club

� Ultimate Frisbee

� French Club

� German Club

� International club

� Spanish Club

� United Asian Club

� HOSA: Health Occupations Students of America

� SkillsUSA

� National Honor Society

� Service E

MSCR Clubs � Latin Dance � Breakdance

� DJ Workshop � Homework Club

� Volleyball Club

� BETA

� BSA

� ENJOY

� Extreme Gaming Club

� FACT/GSA

� Gardening Club

� High Schools Against Cancer

� Imagine Club

� MESFAP

� Scrapbooking/

Photography

� SLAM (Students leading a mission/ East Bible Study)

� Debate

� Drama

� Forensics/Speech

� Film Club

� Tower Times (Newspaper)

� NSBE Jr. (Engineering Club)

� Robotics Club

� Black History Bowl Club - Competition

� Math Club

It’s not too soon to ask!!!

Let’s look at

a few general facts …

Getting ready for college:

UW System Entrance Requirements� 17 credits, including:

� 4 cr of English

� 3 cr of Social Studies

� 3 cr of Math

� 3 cr of Science

� 2 cr of World Language � (depending on school & program)

� 2 cr of academics, fine arts, comp science

� Adequate GPA & ACT

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 a World Language

� 2+ cr of academics, fine arts, comp sci

� Upper 10-15% of class

� ACT composite: 27+

Two year programs & Apprenticeshipscan yield high skills/high pay.

Program Ave. Annual Wage

Radiologic Tech. $37,120

Respiratory Therapist $39,420

Computer Support Spec. $39,840

Dental Hygienist $49,270

Elevator Mechanic $69,050

Entrance requirements

vary with each program.

Entrance requirements

vary with each program.

Materials going home:

� * Course Selection Card� * Curriculum Guide – Available

Online or in the Career Center

� Remember to:� * Talk with your parent/guardian.

� *Consult with teachers and counselor as needed.

� * Double check card and have all required signatures.

� * Return course card to your US History Teacher by Friday March 4th.

You May Hear From Us

In May or June.

We may contact you this

Spring making further

recommendations about your

classes in:

�English

�Reading

�Math

�Social Studies

�Science

Thanks for your cooperation!!!

Best wishes to the

class of 2014

from the East High School

9th Grade

Support Team!