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ACT Tuesday, February 27th ACT with Writing Wednesday, February 28th WorkKeys Ways to Prepare for the ACT: Saturday ACT Workshops Series in the PHS LMC December 2nd 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. January 27th


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❧ Tuesday, February 27th – ACT with Writing ❧ Wednesday, February 28th – WorkKeys ❧ Ways to Prepare for the ACT:

❧ Saturday ACT Workshops Series in the PHS LMC

❧ December 2nd – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ❧ January 27th – 8:00 a.m. (Practice Test) ❧ February 3rd – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

❧ ACT Learning Express ❧ ACT’s Website

❧ QOTD ❧ Practice Problems ❧ ACT Prep Guide

ACT

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Scheduling Information for Current Juniors at Preble High School

  • -2018-19 School Year--
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What element is most important when considering an applicant?

❧ Grades in AP/CEP/IB/rigorous courses 84% ❧ ACT/SAT scores 54% ❧ Class Rank 42% ❧ Grades in other/all classes 32%

The key to success in college (and ACT) is the RIGOR of high school coursework.

Survey of College Admissions Officers

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Students Planning for Post Secondary Education

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How many credits to schedule? ❧ 6 credits = 1 study hall each semester UTL001921 – Semester 1 UTL001922 – Semester 2 ❧ 6.5 credits = 1 study hall either semester UTL001924 ❧ 7 credits = No study halls

*GBAPS policy states “a student must carry a minimum of 6 credits a year.”

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12th Grade English Lang Arts/Reading (Pg 26)

**Most senior LA courses are 0.5 credit. You likely need 1 credit of LA**

❧ Career Communication/Dual Credit ENG734624 ❧ Creative Works ENG036724 ❧ English Composition/Dual Credit ENG738224 ❧ Dramatic Literature ENG038424 ❧ Writing in Contemporary Society (formerly Media Literacy) ENG036324 ❧ Myths, Legends, & World Lit ENG036424 ❧ Oral & Interpersonal Comm./Dual Credit ENG734724 ❧ Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror ENG037724 ❧ Timeless Literary Works ENG038324 ❧ Writing for Publication ENG037524 ❧ AP Language & Composition ENG038121/ENG038122 ❧ AP Literature & Composition ENG038021/ENG038022

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English Language Arts/Reading

Important Things to make note of:

Dual Credit (DC) Not NCAA

Career Communication/DC - NWTC Career Communication/DC - NWTC English Composition/DC - NWTC - UCTA Oral and Interpersonal Communication/DC - NWTC

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❧ AP Language and Composition (recommended BEFORE AP Literature and Composition) ENG038121 – Semester 1 ENG038122 – Semester 2 ❧ AP Literature and Composition ENG038021 – Semester 1 ENG038022 – Semester 2 The following can be taken in place of English semester

  • ptions with teacher recommendation only

(need teacher initials by class):

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This is the required pathway for most students. Pre-Calculus can only be taken after ADVANCED Algebra 2. Otherwise, consider other electives. Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 MTH042721 MTH043121 MTH044321 MTH042722 MTH043122 MTH044322

  • OR -

Advanced Algebra 1 Advanced Geometry Advanced Algebra 2 MTH042821 MTH043421 MTH044821 MTH042822 MTH043422 MTH044822 Talk to your math teacher for their recommendation (get initials).

Math (Pg 35)

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12th Grade Math

Semester Long Classes Geared towards 2 year/tech schools: ❧ College Math/Dual Credit MTH746024 ❧ Math W/Bus. Apps./Dual Credit MTH746124 Geared towards 4 year schools: ❧ Trigonometry MTH046224 ❧ Math Modeling MTH046324 Year Long Classes ❧ Pre-Calculus MTH044921/MTH044922 ❧ Calculus 1/Dual Credit MTH745121/MTH745122 ❧ AP Statistics MTH043921/MTH043922 ❧ AP Calculus AB MTH045121/MTH045122 ❧ AP Calculus BC MTH045221/MTH045222 ❧ AP Computer Science A OTH083921/OTH083922 *Check for Prerequisites

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Three Years of Science are Required for Graduation: OR

Science (Pg 47)

Physical Science

SCI051121/SCI051122

Biology

SCI052121/SCI052122

Plus one additional year of Science

(Options listed on next slide)

Biology

SCI052121/SCI052122

Chemistry

SCI053221/SCI053222

Physics

SCI055321/SCI0553222

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Science Continued Seniors Consider

❧ Conceptual Chemistry SCI053321/SCI053322 ❧ Chemistry SCI053221/SCI053222 ❧ AP Chemistry SCI056121/SCI056122 ❧ Physics SCI055321/SCI055322 ❧ AP Physics 1 SCI055521/SCI055522 ❧ AP Physics 2 SCI056421/SCI056422 ❧ Advanced Biology SCI055021/SCI055022 ❧ Earth & Space Science (NEW) SCI056521/SCI056522 ❧ Environmental Science SCI052921/SCI052922 ❧ Energy Conservation Dynamics (SWHS) SCI082924 ❧ Energy & Society (SWHS) SCI083024 ❧ General Anatomy & Physiology/Dual Credit SCI782721/SCI782722

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Equivalency classes that will count as your third Science Credit

❧ Agriscience Department (Pg 9)

❧ Advanced Plant Science and Design – AGR024124 (.5 credit) ❧ Advanced Veterinary and Animal Science – AGR012124 (.5 credit)

❧ Family and Consumer Science Department (Pg 31)

❧ Food Science Process and Production – FCS026224 (.5 credit) ❧ Nutritional Science – FCS026124 (.5 credit)

❧ Technology and Engineering Education Department (Pg 59)

❧ Principles of Engineering (PLTW) – TED070721/TED070722 (1 credit)

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12th Grade Social Studies (Pg 60)

❧ Contemporary World Issues – SOC067824 ❧ Economics/DC - SOC762424 ❧ Law & Justice– SOC064924 ❧ Sociology/DC – SOC765124 ❧ Psychology/DC – SOC765324 ❧ All Grade 11 History Options ❧ AP American Gov/DC – SOC766524 ❧ AP Human Geog – SCO066421/SOC066422 ❧ AP Macro Economics – SOC065624 ❧ AP Psychology – SOC065821/SOC065822 ❧ AP U.S. History – SOC066121/SOC066122 ❧ AP World History – SOC066221/SOC066222

12th Grade Social Studies(Pg 52)

If you are college bound, most colleges prefer to see a fourth year of Social Studies. Universal Credit Transfer Agreement Webpage

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Grade 11 Offerings in Social Studies

Can be taken as Electives

2018/2019 Courses

Semester 1 Semester 2 Modern U.S. History Thought and Culture Modern World History Conflict and Resolution Modern U.S. History Science and Technology Modern World History Leaders in Crisis Modern U.S. History Diversity Studies (DC/NWTC/UCTA) Modern World History World Culture and Religions (DC/UWGB)

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❧ *Individual & Dual Sports - PED049824 (*includes bowling fees) ❧ Personal Fitness - PED049724 ❧ *Recreational Pursuits - PED050024 (*includes bowling fees) ❧ Strength Training - PED050124 ❧ Team Sports - PED049924 ❧ Physical Education 12 – PED049421/PED049422 – Only for Seniors. Must have completed the graduation requirement of 1.5 credits over 3 years. ❧ Pass/Fail Option – UTL005530 (cannot change after class starts)

  • You can take the same PE elective twice if desired, but not both pass/fail

**PLEASE list an “alternate” Phys Ed option by #6 on your course selection sheet**

Physical Education (Pg 44)

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Health (Pg 44)

HEA049024

❧ You must pass this course for graduation!! ❧ If you haven’t passed it successfully yet, take it next year or sign up for summer school at the end of this year.

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Personal & Financial Literacy (Pg 78)

PFM083024

  • Can be taken in 11th or 12th grade or in

summer school.

  • Do not have to take if scored 70% or better on

test-out (no credit awarded). Test out is not available in 12th grade. Must take the class if you did not take it in 11th grade or test out.

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❧ Medical Terminology/Dual Credit - Now at Preble OTH782524 ❧ Cultural Images in Materials for Children and Adolescents/Dual Credit - NEW OTH783524 ❧ Intro to Acting (East HS) OTH051024 ❧ Intro to Theatre Production (East HS) OTH051124 ❧ Avid 1 - 4

Other Courses (Pg 76)

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Elective Classes

Course Descriptions (available online at www.gbaps.org or www.gbaps.org/hs/preble under Student tab)

❧ Agriscience/Natural Resources…………………………..pg. 9 ❧ Art…………………………………………………………......pg. 12 ❧ Business Information & Technology/Marketing……...pg. 16 ❧ Family & Consumer Science………………………….…..pg. 31 ❧ Music…………………………………………………...…….pg. 42 ❧ Technology & Engineering Education……………….….pg. 59 ❧ World Language………………………………………...…..pg. 68

If interested in traveling to a different high school for a class, you would need to use your study hall and/or lunch to travel.

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Business Skill Certified Co-op (Pg 17)

❧ Class - BUS028621/BUS028622 ❧ Work Experience – BUS028721/BUS028722

Marketing Skill Certified Co-op (Pg 20)

❧ Class – BUS014521/BUS014522 ❧ Work Experience – BUS014621/BUS014622

Health Skill Certified Co-op (Pg 33)

❧ Class – OTH089021/OTH089022 ❧ Work Experience – OTH089121/OTH089122

CO-OP OPTIONS

Expectation is to attend the Co-op meeting with assigned teacher.

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❧ The current version of Youth Options programming will end on June 30th, 2018 ❧ Youth Options will be replaced with a new program for the technical college System with new process to be determined by Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). The new program will have the same requirements as the Youth Options program ❧ Early College Credit in High School is the new program that allows coursework to be taken by high school students (grade 9-12) at UW-System ❧ The deadline to apply for the fall semester of 2018-19 school year is March 1, 2018. ❧ If you have questions, please talk to your School Counselor

Early College Credit Options

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❧ Youth Apprenticeship (Pg 74)

❧ Opportunity for 11th and 12th graders to prepare for a career while still in school. One & two year programs combine academic education, occupational instruction, and work-based learning in the workplace ❧ Designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the workplace ❧ Applications are due March 2018 ❧ All candidates are interviewed ❧ Highly selective program ❧ More information from the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will come to your home Benefits: ❧ Acquire the skills needed for the job ❧ Earn wages while learning from skilled professionals ❧ Receive a regular diploma as well as a state-recognized certificate upon completion of the program ❧ Earn advanced standing credits for post-secondary education as well as high school credit ❧ Increase career options and future employability

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Youth Apprenticeship One or two year program

❧ Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources ❧ Architecture & Construction ❧ Arts, A/V Technology & Communications ❧ Finance ❧ Health Service ❧ Hospitality, Lodging & Tourism ❧ Information Technology ❧ Manufacturing ❧ Marketing ❧ Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics ❧ Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

*Remember that you are representing our high school and

  • ur district our in the community.
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❧ Bay Link Manufacturing

What Is It:

❧ Provides students with relevant, real-world experience in high-tech careers in manufacturing, engineering, marketing and business ❧ A high-precision learning lab equipped to complete projects for local companies in the areas of industrial welding, machine fabrication, and metals

Partnership with GBAPS and NWTC

Program Structure:

❧ Available to all 11th and 12th graders ❧ Metals 1 & 2 recommended pre-reqs ❧ Students attend class at Bay Link Manufacturing located at West High School ❧ Transportation is provided if needed ❧ Year-long program scheduled for a 2-hour block, Mon-Fri ❧ Earn both high school and NWTC credits upon completing a full year of classes and work-based learning ❧ May participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program

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Bridges Construction & Renovation

❧ What Is It:

❧ Offers a community-based, hands-on learning experience in the construction industry ❧ Will take what you learn in the classroom and actively apply it to real-life construction projects ❧ Gain skills in the areas of safety standards, construction basics, mechanical system, and construction drawings and blueprint reading

❧ Program Structure:

❧ Available to all 11th and 12th graders ❧ Intro to Construction/Woodworking recommended pre-req ❧ Students attend class at Bridges Construction & Renovation located at West High School ❧ Transportation is provided if needed ❧ Year-long program scheduled for a 3-hour block, Mon-Fri ❧ Earn 3 high school elective credits ❧ Earn 7 college credits from NWTC

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❧ City Stadium Automotive

What Is It:

❧ An authentic automotive technician learning lab ❧ Includes 5 lift stations, a small engines room and new industry-standard equipment and tools ❧ Provides opportunities for students to gain knowledge and skills in automotive diagnosis, quoting repair costs, hands-on vehicle repairs, and real-world work-based learning

Program Structure:

❧ Available to all 11th and 12th graders ❧ Vehicle Service is a required prerequisite ❧ Students attend class at City Stadium Automotive located at East High School ❧ Transportation is provided if needed ❧ Three year-long program, consisting of 540 hours of training ❧ Earn both high school credit and NWTC credit in automotive technology ❧ May participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program

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❧ You need to have all course selections chosen before entering courses in the computer with a counselor ❧ Your choices are a commitment- so choose wisely! ❧ Use your transcript and Academic Planning Guide to determine what is still needed for graduation. ❧ Talk to teachers to get their recommendations. ❧ List 2-3 alternate classes as a back up. ❧ Do not repeat electives you’ve already taken. ❧ Review your course selections with your parent/guardian and get their signature.

Don’t Forget

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Course Description Book: ❧ 2018-19 High School Course Description Book English ❧ 2018-19 High School Course Description Book Spanish Academic Career Planning Guide: ❧ 2018-19 High School Academic Career Planning Guide English ❧ 2018-19 High School Academic Career Planning Guide Spanish

Scheduling Books/Resources

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Wednesday, Dec 13th

Bauer, VanRemortel, and Roberg Thursday, Dec 14th

Wilson, Villiesse, and Bayard Friday, Dec 15th

Terrien Monday, Dec 18th ❧ Hinkel Tuesday, Dec 19th ❧ Jackson & Ahasay

ELA 11th Scheduling Dates – BE READY!

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Preble Web page: ❧ Students and Parents ❧ Student Services ❧ Important Links

Where to Access this Presentation

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On-Line Course Registration in Infinite Campus – Must see your counselor for any changes after entering courses. Be sure you know your username and password!