LaFollette High School

1. LaFollette High School 2012-2013 Scheduling for Your Junior or Senior Year and Beyond

2. Overview of Today • Credits earned • Hand out materials • Course card • General scheduling information sheet • Course name change sheet • Start on your course selections • General scheduling information & policies • Answer questions

3. Graduation RequirementsEarn a minimum of 26 credits • Meet the following specific subject and credit requirements: • Earn 4 credits of English • Earn 3 credits of Social Studies • Earn 2 credits of Math (Algebra and Geometry - 3 credits for college) • Earn 2 credits of Science (Biological and Physical Science - 3 credits for college) • Earn 1.5 credits of Physical Education • Earn .5 credit of Health Education • Earn .5 credit of Computer Literacy • Option A: Earn 1 credit of fine arts and 1 credit of career technical education OR • Option B: Earn 2 credits of world language, .5 credit of fine arts and .5 credit of career technical education

4. Credits earned by the end of your SOPHOMORE year… Earned the following credits (at least 14 credits): 2 crs. in math (algebra, geometry, beyond) 2 crs. in science (a level of biology and physics) 2 crs. in social studies (a level of US history and world history-overview) 2 crs. English (a level of English 1 and English 2) 1 cr. PE(physical education1 and physical education 2) .5 cr. health education

5. Credits earned by the end of your JUNIOR year… Earned the following credits (at least 20 credits total): 2 crs. in math (3 for college) 2 crs. in science (3 for college) 2-3 crs. in social studies 3 crs. English 1-1.5 crs. PE .5 health education

6. Retaking a Course Due to a Failure Grade… • Plan on Summer School at East or Memorial • It is YOUR responsibility to work with your counselor around failed courses • Career Cruising may not let you select the next course in the sequence without making up the failure • Select the courses you need to re-take codes

7. Flip to the check box side of the course card… • Grade eligible courses • Shaded are required classes • Fees may apply • English as a Second Language and/or Special Education Services • only for students that receive services • contact a BRS or case manager to assist with course selection

8. Flip to the information side of the course card… • ID number, Last and First Name, Current Grade and 2nd Block teacher • Circle or write in: • credit amount • course number • course name if it is not included on the card • Required courses on card • Write in elective choices under the required courses

9. English4 years for LAF diploma4 years of English for college If you took: English 2/3 or English Honors 2/3 TAKE… English 3/4 or English Honors 3/4 Additional Options AP Language & Composition (11th grade) AP Literature & Composition (12th grade)

10. World History - Overview or World History - Overview Honors TAKE… Modern US History & .5 cr. Elective or US History AP History Electives Particular Topics in World History Social Issues Ethnic Studies Human Social Behavior Particular Topics in Psychology Particular Topics in Sociology World People Studies - Women Particular Topics in US Government Contemporary World Issues European History AP Social Studies3 years for LAF diploma 3-4 years of Social Studies for college

11. Math Pathway2 years for LAF diploma3-4 years for college admission

12. Science Pathway2 years for LAF diploma3-4 years for college admission New Course: AP Environmental Science

13. You now have the core credits listed on your course card… • Select additional elective credits • 8 credits total (7 credits guaranteed) • For each course - fill in: • Credit amount • Course number • Course name

14. Alternate Course Requests • Select at least 3-4 alternate courses • These courses will only be used if you do not receive all of your elective course requests. • If you do not add alternative course requests, courses may be selected for you.

15. Final Verification • Signed up for 8 credits • Selected Alternate Courses • Clearly written course numbers • Signatures • Course selections are final selections

16. Courses that are worth 1or 2 credits… The following courses can be taken for 1or 2 credits: • Yearbook Design & Publishing • Newspaper Publishing and Writing for the Media • Career Internship • Store Management Select 1or 2 credits on your course card

17. Music Classes for 11th & 12th Grade are offered Odd or Even Days • odd days: wind ensemble, philharmonic orchestra and concert choir • even days: jazz ensemble and advanced concert choir - audition only • Other options for even days: study hall, or teacher assistant • There is no English option

18. Scheduling Policies • Doubling up • Making up Failed Graduation Requirements • Becoming a Senior • Teacher signatures are not required for honors level courses but conversations are strongly recommended • Level changes • Dropping a class • Schedule changes • Retake for grade replacement

19. Appropriate Schedule Change Requests • Failure of graduation requirements • Prerequisite not met • Not a full-time student (7 credits for juniors – 6 credits for seniors) • Summer coursework necessitates a change • 3 academic courses in 1 semester • Level Changes

20. Programs you should know about… • National Honor Society • Youth Apprenticeship • Youth Options • Madison Virtual Campus • Global Academy • Alternative Programs

21. Scheduling Timeline • Schedule cards should be completed ASAP • Turn in card to 2nd block teacher • Students will be entering course requests into Career Cruising Course Planner between February 6th and February 17th

22. What should I have accomplished by the end of my JUNIOR year? • Took the PSAT/PLAN • Know how to read your transcript • Worked with MATC staff • Refined your Career Cruising career search • Decided on a post high school plan • Initiated post high school plan • Scheduled and took any required courses (including a failed course) • On track with your 4 year plan

23. What should I have accomplished by the end of my SENIOR year? • Graduated • Prepared to enter my post high school plan • 4 year college • 2 year college, technical or specialty school • Job • Military • Apprenticeship • Learned everything I could! • Experienced everything I could! • No regrets!

24. Help & Questions All scheduling materials including course descriptions are on the LaFollette Website: http://lafolletteweb.madison.k12.wi.us/ THERE ARE NO PAPER CURRICULUM GUIDES Schedule cards are due to 2nd Block Teachers on February 15th!!!!!