East High School ~ Class of 2014
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
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!