Pulaski High School

2020-2021 Course Scheduling

GOALS FOR TODAY

• Identify the importance of choosing courses wisely

• Review graduation requirements

• Go over curriculum changes for next year

• Discuss post-secondary options and requirements

English 4 Credits

English 9Y, English 9, or Adv. English 9 1.0 English 10Y, English 10, or Adv. English 10 1.0 English 11Y, English 11 or Adv. English 11 .5Electives 1.5

*Must have a Writing elective (grade 11)-4 year college: Creative Writing or Expository Writing-Tech/other: Communicating-Writing

*Must have a Reading elective (grade 12)-4 year college: The Novel, American Lit, British Lit-Tech school/other: Contemporary Lit

Social Studies 3 Credits

Social Studies I Civics 1.0

Social Studies II World or AP European History 1.0

Social Studies III or AP U.S. History 1.0

Math 3 Credits Math 1A/1/Adv 1.0Math 2A/2/Adv 1.0Math 3A/3/Adv 1.0*Make sure to select the correct course.

Science 3 CreditsBiology or Applications in Biology 1.0Elective Science Courses 1.5Earth Science Requirement (Class of 2022) .5

Science Equivalency ▪ 4 year colleges will count these courses as a 3rd year of

science as long as a combination of Bio/Chem/Physics was taken as the other two units:

Agriculture▪ Biotechnology ▪ Animal Science▪ Small Animal Vet 2▪ Large Animal Veterinary Science ▪ Zoology and Wildlife Science▪ Marine Biology and Aquaculture▪ Ag Products and Processing▪ AP Environmental Science▪ Horticulture Technology▪ Principles of Engineering Family and Consumer Science▪ Food Science

Physical Education 1.5 Credits

Freshman Physical Education .5Additional P.E. Courses 1.0

-If a student chooses to take two Phy. Ed. Classes in one year, the second class can only be counted for elective credit, not toward fulfilling graduation requirements.

Summer Phy. Ed Details▪ Dates: Monday, June 15 through Wednesday, July 22

▪ Holiday: July 1-3

▪ Times: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Requirements: sign a summer school contract1. Attend every day2. Unexcused absence = dropped from the class.3. No more than 2 excused absences will be allowed.4. Excused absences are illness, emergency, or pre-arranged absences with instructor.5. School sponsored events must be preapproved by the instructor and will NOT count as an absence. (Examples: Badger Boys State, Badger Girls State, School Mandatory Band Performance, etc.).6. All excused absences will be made up on July 23nd and/or July 24th ..

Health .5 Credit-Applies only to those students who have not successfully

completed Health at PCMS in 7th grade. -Transfer students should see your counselor

Financial Literacy .5 Credit-Personal Finance (Business)-Personal Growth and Financial Living (FACS)-Economics (Social Studies)

Curriculum Area CreditsEnglish 4Social Studies 3Math 3Science 3PE 1.5Financial Literacy .5(Health) (.5)

Electives 9.5 (24)

6 credits minimum; 8 credits maximum*more credits=more potential conflicts

Middle School Courses for High School Credit

-The following courses may be counted for high school credit:

– French 1– Oneida 1– Spanish 1

– If brought up, the grade received for the class will be be included in high school grade point average.

– Students have until the first day of their senior year to complete a form to have their class brought up.

CHANGES FOR 2020-21

New CoursesMusicGuitar-$25 Guitar rental fee or bring your own.5 Credit

Tech EdRaider Graphics1.0 creditPrerequisite: Graphic Communication or Graphic Design, or Web Page Design & successful completion of interview and application

BusinessSocial Media MarketingYear Long .5 CreditsMeets 3 Times Per Week

Link to New Courses

Schedule ChangesStudents may add a class:● first 5 school days of the start of the semester

Students may drop a class:● First 10 school days- Students may drop a course with no

recorded grade and the course will be deleted from the student’s record.

● 11 - 20 school days into the semester with the “drop course” form,Students will receive a WP or WF on their transcript.

● After 20 school days- Withdrawal from the class is not permitted.

LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOLWHAT’S YOUR PLAN?

-Technical College-4-year College or University-Specialty School-Military-Apprenticeship-Employment

TECHNICAL COLLEGE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS-Very program-specific entrance requirements (e.g. Nursing)!

-3.0 GPA for Health Programs-2.6 GPA for most other programs

ACT/Accuplacer/TABE scores

6 Advanced StandingNEED to earn B or better for credit only at

technical colleges 11th and 12th grade only

Courses Include● Intro to Diversity ● Communicating-Writing● Culinary Arts 1 & 2● Principles of Engineering● Computer Science Principles● IT: Support Hardware-Intro

22 Transcribed Courses Must earn C or better, can transfer to technical and potentially 4 year colleges - 11th and 12th grade only

**count in 10th gradeMath● Math 1-Trades**● Mathematical ReasoningScience● Basic Anatomy● General Anat. & Phys.Language Arts● Oral/Inter. Commun. **Business● Accounting 1● Computer Apps II **● Business Principles**● Marketing Principles● Social Media Marketing

(pending approval)

FACE● Intro to Educational Practices● Child/Adolescent Development● Medical Terminology● Culture of Healthcare● Digital Literacy Healthcare● Health, Safety Nutrition for ECETechnology ● CISCO 1 & 2**Agriculture● Horticulture**● Marine Bio & Aquaculture● Animal Science● Agribusiness ManagementArt● Advanced Photography**

Why Take AS or TC classes?

General Studies Transfer UWGB orUW-OshkoshBasic Anatomy 3 credits

3 credits ($145 @ NWTC) ($315 @ UW-O)

Auto Technology at NWTCOral Interpersonal Comm 3 creditsIntro to Diversity 3 creditsMathematical Reasoning 3 credits

9 credits ($1300 @ NWTC)

FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

Admission Requirements1. College-preparatory coursework2. G.P.A3. College admissions test scores (ACT/SAT)

4. College entrance essay Comprehensive Review

■ Involvement/Leadership■ Community Service■ What sets you apart?

COLLEGE-PREPARATORY COURSEWORK

College-preparatory means the course contains a specified content and/or degree of difficulty

Minimum Credits RequiredEnglish 4 CreditsMath 3 CreditsScience 3 CreditsSocial Studies 3 CreditsElective Courses 4 Credits

TOTAL 17 Credits (Minimum)

ELECTIVE CREDITS

IMPORTANT! Look at what individual campuses/programs require, they are all different. Examples of what campuses may want to see for electives:-2 credits of a single World Language-Extra electives in the 4 core areas-Fine Arts-Computer Science-Technical and Career related electives (eg. Business)

ACCEPTED ENGLISH COURSES❏ English 9/Advanced English 9❏ English 10/Advanced English 10❏ English 11/Advanced English 11❏ The Novel❏ American Literature❏ British Literature❏ Creative Writing-UWGB potential credit❏ Expository Writing❏ Written Language Skills❏ Communications❏ Oral Interpersonal Communication (not all)❏ Analysis of Drama (not all)❏ St. Norbert College English

1. Take a St. Norbert College placement test in late January/early February to be admitted

2. Register for the class if interested

3. Reserve your place in another credit of English by signing-up for two additional English courses.

4. The additional classes will be dropped if you get in!

No money needed until the class starts-Cost = $360

St. Norbert/PHS English

SPECIALTY SCHOOLS

-High School diploma-Meet specific entrance requirements-Contact schools in which you are interested to better understand admission requirements (Interviews, auditions etc.)

● Performing Arts Schools-AMDA● Cosmetology Schools - Empire/Paul Mitchell● Technology Institutes-Universal Technical Institute (Automotive and Mechanic Training)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

MILITARY ADMISSION

■ High School diploma-strong grades

■ Take the ASVAB test-November@ PHS

■ Speak to a Recruiter to gain further insight

ROTC

WORK

-High School diploma-Career and work readiness skills-Job shadowing-Adult Apprenticeship opportunities-Job Center of Wisconsin Website-Use Xello

Other Opportunities:

-Co-Op and Work Experience-Youth Apprenticeship-Early College Credit Program-Start College Now

Youth Apprenticeship

Three program components: 1. Courses at PHS2. Related courses at NWTC3. Work-site placement

Preview Night• Wed. Jan. 8 from 5:30-7:15 at

NWTC

Must apply by March 2 of your sophomore or junior year

Industry Areas Include:• Agriculture and Nat. Res.• Auto• Cabinetry• Construction• Drafting-Engineering or

Mechanical Design• Financial Services• Health Services• Industrial Equipment

Technology• Information

Technology/Networking or Computer Science• Lodging Management• Logistics• Manufacturing/Machining• Printing Services• Welding

PHS Work Experience

Leave school early (NO CREDIT)

Fill out a form from student services, include:-A note from your employer-A note from a parent

Turn it into student services

You cannot request to leave for more than ½ of your PLT’s!

E.g. if you have 18 PLT’s in a semester you can leave for 9 mods max!

Four Areas• Agriscience• Business• Family and Consumer Science• Technology and Engineering Education

Two Parts• Classroom—.5 credit-Required• Coop Job—1.0 Credit and Pay

CO-OP

Early College Credit (ECCP) & Start College Now (SCN)

• Juniors/Seniors who meet certain requirements can take college classes

• Requirements include a 2.0 or higher GPA, passing all classes during the semester before you would like to attend college class, and no record of disciplinary problems.

• Apply by March 1 for fall class and October 1 for spring classes (6 months in advance).

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