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Find important information and tips for selecting courses for the upcoming school year at Madison High School. Check out the MHS Guidance webpage for graduation, college visits, honors diploma, and ACT/SAT test info.
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MHS Scheduling 2017-2018 Mrs. Rode (A-K) Mrs. Behm (L-Z)
Guidance Website • Have you looked at our MHS Guidance Webpage lately? • If you did, you’d know that the webpage lists everything from graduation, college visits, honors diploma, to ACT and SAT test information! • We encourage you to check it out! http://www.madisonschools.net/content_page.aspx?cid=376&schoolID=1
Log in to Infinite Campus • Parent/Student Portal • Username = Student ID: 9 digit number on sticker on your booklet • Password = first letter of first name, first letter of last name, birth date • Example: kc062893 (Kelly Clarkson, June 28, 1993)
Look at your transcript/current courses to fill out the chart in the front of the Scheduling Book • Check what classes you’ve passed and refer to your current schedule, so that you know what you need to request next • All failed classes need to be taken online unless it is a math course then you can repeat that course here.
Course Selection Process Tips • Click on Course Registration • To see ALL courses: Click Course search, then “GO” • To request specific courses, click on the course, and click “request this course” • Be sure to register for at least 32/32 requested units (we recommend requesting more!)
Some Important Notes: • PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CLASS CHOICES CAREFULLY! • YOU MAY ONLY SUBMIT ONE REQUEST FOR CLASS CHANGES, either via e-mail or Add/Drop form. PLEASE INCLUDE ALL CHANGES ON ONE E-MAIL TO YOUR COUNSELOR OR ADD/DROP FORM TO MRS. WATTS. • IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHICH CLASS TO CHOOSE, EMAIL YOUR COUNSELOR FIRST: A-K jacqueline.rode@madisonschools.net L-Z julie.behm@madisonschools.net
English • English 9 CP or 9 Honors • English 10 CP or 10 Honors • English 11 CP or 11 Honors • English 12 CP or 12 AP Part 1 & 2 • CCP English 1110 or English 1200-Lakeland (admission required) • It’s YOUR responsibility to complete summer reading. http://www.madisonschools.net/1/Forms
Math • Integrated Math IA (Formerly known as Int. 2) TRACK #1 • Integrated Math IB (Formerly known as Int. 3) • Integrated Math 2A (Formerly known as Int. 2-4) • Integrated Math 2B • Algebra I TRACK #2 • Discovery Geometry • Advanced Algebra • Functions & Trigonometry • Algebra I TRACK #3 • Plane Geometry • Advanced Algebra CP • Pre-Calculus Honors • Probability & Statistics ELECTIVES • Calculus AP Part 1 & 2 • Statistics AP Part 1 & 2 • College Algebra-Lakeland
Science • Physical Science 9 CP or Honors (9th grade) • Biology CP or Honors (10th grade) • Physical Geology • Forensic Science • Biology 2 CP • Chemistry CP or Honors • Anatomy/Physiology Honors • Physics CP or Honors • Genetics & Parasitology (.5 credits) • AP Biology Parts 1 & 2
Social Studies • World History Global Studies (9th grade) • U.S. History 10 CP • U.S. History AP Part 1 (10 Honors) • U.S. History AP Part 2 & 3 (11th grade) • U.S. Government CP • U.S. Government AP Part 1 & 2 (12th grade) • Western Civilization • Globalization of World Economy • Human Behavior • Personal Financial Literacy (.5 credits/singleton) *grad requirement • Current Events (.5 credits/singleton) • Modern Politics (.5 credits)
Foreign Language • Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 • NOT needed for graduation • 3 years are needed for an Honors Diploma • Colleges like to see 2 or more years
.5 Health credits and .5 PE credits required for graduation • Health 9 (.5 credits/singleton) • Phys Ed 9 (.25 credits/singleton) • Racquet Sports (.25 credits/singleton) • Team Sports (.25 credits/singleton) • Personal Fitness Walk/Jog(.25credits/singleton) • Personal Fitness With Machines • Weight Training (.25 credits/singleton)
Fine Arts-You Need 1 Full credit • Art 2, 3, 6, 7 (see description of each in course guide) • Drama (can take multiple times) • History of Rock & Roll • Women’s Choir - audition required! request part A & B! • Concert Choir - audition required! request part A & B! • Show Choir - audition required! request part A & B! • A Capella Choir - audition required! request part A & B! • Marching Band - audition required! request part A & B! • Stage Band - audition required! request part A & B! • CHOIR-YOUR TEACHER WILL PROVIDE US WITH A LIST • MAKE SURE YOU LET YOUR TEACHER KNOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE CHOIR NEXT YEAR
Other Electives • PLTW Pre-Engineering courses • Drafting • Manufacturing Technology: Woods • Tech Literacy/Keyboarding • Computer Science/Programing • Yearbook (yearlong course, permission only-request A and B) • Creative Writing • Research & Technology
Family & Consumer Science • Fundamentals of Cooking • Life Skills- request both parts A & B! • Career Field Experience • Parenting
Eligibility for Sports • Be sure you are passing 2.5 credits each semester in order to be eligible to play sports. • This means you need at least 2 block classes and a .5 credit singleton (PE = .25!) each semester. *It is your responsibilityto check your eligibility!*