Course Registration:
Class of 2016
Mondovi High School:
Graduation Requirements
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24 credits to graduate
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4 credits of English
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3 credits of Social Studies
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2 credits of Math
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2 credits of Science
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1 ½ credits of Phy. Ed.
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½ credit of Health
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½ credit of Personal
Finance
4 Graduation Points
 10th Grade WKCE Test
 Academic Performance (ie GPA, extra
classes in deficient area, etc.)
 Teacher recommendation (approved
project, portfolio, performance
4 year college:
Admission Requirements
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4 credits of English
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3 credits of Social Studies
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3 credits of Math (Algebra. 1 & higher)
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3 credits of Science
4 Year College Admissions
Continued…
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Rigor of schedule
ACT
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Class Rank
In Regards to rigor of schedule consider the
following:
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Quality vs. Quantity
What you have taken vs. What you could
have taken.
Colleges and Foreign
Language
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Foreign Language is not a requirement in
order to graduate from high school
Foreign language is an excellent way to
increase “rigor of schedule”
Research has shown that taking a foreign
language will increase your ACT score
Certain colleges require 2 years of the
same foreign language
Colleges include:
UW-Madison
UW-Eau Claire Minnesota
UW-Milwaukee UW-Platteville
UW-Parkside
ACT
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Preferred entrance exam for all Wisconsin
colleges
Test should be taken at the end of your
junior year
Scores are used to predict your success
as a college freshmen
Importance for incoming freshmen:
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According to ACT students score higher
when:
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They enroll in a more rigorous schedule, regardless of
achievement level
They enroll in math and science courses beyond
Chemistry and Algebra II
Take a foreign language
High School Elective Areas:
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Agriculture
Art
Business
Family and Consumer Ed. (FACE)
Industrial and Technical Education
Music
Physical Education and Health
Students of both genders, all races, colors, national origins, and
regardless of disability are encouraged to consider enrolling in all
elective courses to gain as broad-based an education as possible
Agriculture Courses
-Mr. Wehling
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1 in 5 Americans have a career in
Agriculture
Agriculture courses teach LIFE SKILLS!
Agriculture is more than just farming, it is:
 Veterinary and Animal Science
 Plant Science and Landscaping
 Forestry and Wildlife
 Leadership and FFA
 Mechanics and Engines
 Welding and Metals
Agriculture Career Paths
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1. Animal Systems
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2. Plant Systems
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Plants, Greenhouse, & Landscaping
3. Food Science
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Veterinary Science
Food Science
4. Wildlife/Natural Resources
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Wildlife and Natural Resources
Agriculture Career Paths
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5. Power/Structure/Technical
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6. Leadership/Communication
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General Metals
Small Engines
Ag. Mechanics & Advanced General Metals
Ag. Leadership I & II
7. Overview of All Ag. Career Paths
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***Agriculture Exploration***
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Recommended for freshmen and
sophomores interested in field of study
Art Courses:
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Study and learn in a state-of-the-art facility
Students will have an opportunity to work with
many different materials and do a variety of
fun/creative projects.
All projects in all classes will emphasize the
elements and principles of design
Technique will be emphasized as students gain an
historical perspective of art
Students will constantly be using and refining
creative problem solving skills which will not only
be helpful for other courses, but also, in every day
life.
Art Courses and Careers:
Courses:
 Intro to Art (year long)
 Commercial Art
 Optical Art
 Drawing I and II
 Painting I and II
 Pottery I and II
 Sculpture and Design
 Photography I and II
Careers:
 Advertising
 Graphic Design
 Web Design
 Photography
 Interior Design
 Fashion
 Media Arts/Animation
 Illustration
 Industrial Design
Business Education
Non-Computer Courses
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Personal Finance (1 semester – open to 10-12th
Graders)
 Required Course – Recommended 11-12th
Grade
 Topics on budgeting, banking, credit, insurance,
housing, job applications/resumes, etc.
Accounting (1 year – open to 10-12th Graders)
 Accounting II as an independent study
 Topics include the accounting procedures
performed by small business owners as well as
corporations
 Excellent course for any student planning to
major in any area of business
Business Education
Non-Computer Courses
 Business Law (1 semester – open to 10-12th graders)
 Recommended 11-12th grade
 Topics include Kinds of Law, Enforcing the Law,
Crimes, Torts, Laws for Minors, Contract Law, etc. A
Mock Trial will also be performed
 Note Taking (1 semester – open to 9-12th graders)
 Students learn an alphabetic note taking system
(similar to shorthand) to help them shorten their writing
skills while taking notes
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“t” represents the word “the”
“o” represents the word “of”
“s” represents the words “is” or “as”
“mgt” represents the word “management”
“notak g” represents the word “note taking”
Business Education
Computer Courses
 Information Processing (1 semester – open to 912th graders)
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Review correct keyboarding techniques
Work to improve speed and accuracy on the keyboard
Learn basic commands using Microsoft Word
Learn the correct formatting rules for letters, memos,
tables, reports, and other types of correspondence
 Work to improve proofreading skills
 Computer Applications (1 semester – open to 912th graders)
 Learn the basics of several software programs
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MS-Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher
 Excellent Course for any student regardless of
keyboarding skills
Business Education
Computer Courses
 Web Page and Design (1 Semester- open to all
grades)
 Introduces students to the world of designing web
pages
 Students will be introduced to HTML and Adobe
Dreamweaver software
 Publications-Yearbook (1 semester – open to 1112th graders)
 Create the high school yearbook using Adobe
InDesign
 Photo taking responsibilities of high school events
 Space is limited to 14 students
Family and Consumer
Education (FACE)
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Prepares students for
their roles in family
and society
Students will research
the following topics:
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Relationships
Parenting
Nutrition
Food preparation
Money management
Consumer economics
F.A.C.E. and Careers
Courses:
 Family
Relationships
 Foods I, II, and
Adv. Foods
 Parenting
 Working with
Children
 Independent Living
Careers:
 Child Care/Daycare
 Chef/Cook
 Head Start Teacher
 Human
Development
 Food Production
 Family Life
Educator
Industrial and Technical
Education
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Provides students with an awareness of many
industries and technical world
Introduces students to the rapidly changing job
outlook in our society
Offers students a vast amount of experience in
developing “hands-on” skills, which in return can be
turned in a lifelong career
Provides students an opportunity to develop basic
ideas in a workable product and ultimately into a
finished product
Students will explore the careers available in this field
and develop the confidence and independence
necessary to successfully compete in these careers
Industrial and Technical
Education
Courses:
 Intro to Drafting
 Intro to Woods
 Adv. Woods
 Basic Electricity
 Engineering and P/S
 Computer Technology
 Architectural Drafting
 Home Repair
 Carpentry
 Computer Aided
Drawing
 Adv. CAD
Careers:
 Architect
 Construction Foremen
 Engineer (All kinds)
 Computer
Programming
 Industrial Technology
 Packaging
 Machinist
 Contractor
 Drafting
 Manufacturing
Music
-Ms. Delveaux & Mr. Boll
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Concert Band
Concert Chorus
Show Choir
Exploring Music
(Classes can be taken
each and every year)
Physical Education and Health
Courses
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PE 9 (9th grade only)
Adv. Fitness (9-12)
Body Shop Fitness (9-12)
Lifetime Activities (10-12)
Team Sports (10-12)
Outdoor Adventures (10-12)
Health (10-12)
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Stipulations
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All freshmen must take
PE 9
Must choose two different
PE classes other than
PE 9
Must take PE twice
during 10th & 11th, 10th &
12th, or 11th &12th grade
Can take PE courses
multiple time but
remember stipulation #2
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Driver’s Education
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Must be 14 years old
and 8 months at the
beginning of the
semester
Cost is $325 (subject
to change)
NOT for CREDIT
Highly recommended
for summer school
Registration Booklet
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Policies
HS graduation requirements
Educational programs
College requirements and preparation
Courses and course description
Specific courses for each grade level
and prerequisites
Courses and Course Numbers
Course title, course number, length, credit
total, and course description
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General Metals, (341) 1 semester, ½ credit
 Course numbers: odd=1st semester and
even=2nd semester
 If course is two semesters then you must
enter it in both semesters (Concert Band
511 and 512)
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Courses and Course
Numbers…Cont.
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If course has two course numbers and
meets for only one semester please choose
semester in which you want
course…(example-Foods 1 (261, 262))
Please pay attention to courses that meet
1 semester vs. 2 semester
Most, but not all, electives meet for one
semester (exception being music courses,
foreign language, and intro to art)
Registration Sheets
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Practice Sheet for Thursday or Monday next
week
Make sure course number matches course title
Make sure courses that meet for 2 semesters
are written in both semesters
Please circle Physical Science or Biology, write
in course number
Please circle semester in which you would like
PE 9
Writing in elective course opposite of PE 9
Registration Sheets
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Study hall are highly recommended
Choices do not equal class periods
Choose 4 alternatives and rank
them…choose them carefully!!!
Total credits and circle at the top left of the
registration sheet
Write clearly so Mrs. Brenner and Moe can
read it!!!
Options for Next Year…
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Math…choose course that meets your
expertise (if unknown consult math teacher)
Science…biology or physical sciencewhich is the best choice for you
Foreign Language…Spanish 1
Electives… Choose them wisely!!!
How to choose a class
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Choose a class that interest you
Choose a class that will prepare you
for a future career
Choose a course that will enable you
to attend the technical school or
college of your choice
Registration Night
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Students will officially register for
courses
Must be accompanied by
parent/guardian
Thursday Jan. 12 at 4:30 or 6:00
OR
Monday Jan. 16 at 4:30 or 6:00
Please come with all registration
materials
Questions