This document provides information for incoming freshman students and their parents about course registration for the upcoming school year at Muskego High School. It outlines graduation requirements, college admission requirements, academic options and pathways, the registration timeline, and tips for success. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves with rigorous course loads including Advanced Placement, Project Lead the Way, and transcripted credit courses. The registration portal will be open from January 9th to 16th and course selections must be finalized by May 1st.

1. FRESHMAN COURSE SELECTION 2012-2013

2. Welcome to MHS Incoming Freshman Parents Other Family Members Introductions Administrators, Counselors, PAC Manager

3. Evening Overview

4. Academics MHS Bands and Choirs

5. LEARNING TARGETS Registration Timeline Graduation Requirements College Admission Requirements The Freshman Curriculum Academic Options in High School Planning for Post High School Options

6. TONIGHT WE WILL COVER: Academic Options in High School-Freshman Academic Guidebook Graduation Requirements College Admission Requirements The Freshman Program Planning for Post High School Options Registration Timeline

7. YOUR COUNSELORS A-D Mr. Antoniewicz Ext. 4514 E-J Ms. Wiesbrock Ext. 4511 K-MIC Ms. Merg Ext. 4525 MID-SCHR Ms. Kralj Ext. 4512 SCHS-Z Ms. Schuett Ext. 4513

8. ACADEMIC GUIDEBOOKS Freshman Academic Guidebook (short version for first- year students) Traditional Muskego High School Academic Guidebook (comprehensive information for 9- 12) available online on MHS website These have all the information you need!

9. FRESHMAN ACADEMIC GUIDEBOOK Graduation requirements 4 Year Plan Courses open to Freshmen Advanced Placement courses Project Lead the Way courses Transcripted Credit courses Non- Traditional programming options Repeating Courses Career Information

10. Top Reasons Students Should Pursue a Rigorous Curriculum in High School It will make college easier It prepares them for their major & career It will save them money

11. Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2016 Credits English 4.0 Social studies 3.0 Mathematics 2.0 Science 2.0 Physical education 1.5 Health .5 Fine Arts 1.0 Electives 8.0 Total 22

12. College and University Minimum Entrance Requirements 4 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 4 units 17 units English Social Studies Mathematics Natural Sciences Other Academics* *(Foreign Lang, Fine Arts, Computer Science)

13. World Language Requirement The following schools require a minimum of two years of the same world language as part of admission: UW-Madison UW-Eau Claire UMN-Twin Cities ( recommended by other colleges! )

14. OTHER POST-H.S. OPTIONS Wisconsin Technical Colleges Graduation from Muskego High School will meet entrance requirements for all Wisconsin technical colleges Military All branches of the military require high school graduation for consideration for enlisting

15. ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES (AP) Most AP classes are for Grades 10-12 Summer work often required Not completing summer work is NOT an acceptable reason to drop an AP class in fall! GPA is weighted .05 for each semester Talk to your teachers! Know what the expectations will be! Try at least 1 AP class if you are going to a 4 year college!

16. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Pre- Engineering courses Combines math and science with engineering and technology skills Some engineering schools give advanced standing for successful completion of PLTW courses

17. Transcripted Credits Higher level academic and vocational courses Prepare students for advanced courses in college Eligible for credit at Waukesha County Technical College or Milwaukee Area Technical College after successful completion

18. Non- Traditional Programming Change traditional course sequence to meet individual needs Done to meet the same requirements in a different way

19. TIPS TO SUCCESS IN H.S. Monitor your grades on Infinite Campus Use an assignment notebook (electronic?) Stay after school with teachers when struggling ASAP Math Lab and Writing Lab Tutorial Assistance Program (TAP) Attend the Freshman Transition Program in August (date TBD) Work with teachers on study and note- taking skills Frequently asked questions: page 10 of the Freshman Academic Guidebook

20. CAREER COMPONENTS 16 Career Clusters - All occupations at a glance - Related MHS Course - Sample Occupations Within Career Cluster http://wiscareers.wisc.edu Wiscareer accounts and Individualized Learning Plans (ILP’s) http ://www.wicareerpathways.org Wisconsin Career Pathways matched with post secondary programs and career areas

21. REGISTRATION TIME LINE January 9-16 – Register for classes online Counselors to visit middle schools : January 10 Lake Denoon January 11 Bay Lane January 11 Parochial Night – MHS Library April – Confirmation of classes May 1 – Deadline to change classes (on a space available basis) August TBA - Transition to High School August 14 & 15 – Pick up schedule, pay fees, picture taken on Registration Day

22. If you register on January 16 th , you will have the same opportunity for classes as someone who registers on January 9 th . However, if you don’t register by January 16 th , you may not get your first choice of electives.

23. Registration Timeline Portal open for Registration Jan. 9 - Jan 16 Out of district students will turn in Course Selection form and proof of residency to MHS by January 16th If you do not register by Jan 16, you may not get your first choice in classes!

24. TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS

25. Why take more than 6 credits? This is your opportunity to challenge yourself and prepare yourself for college-level work. Opportunity to take career-related courses such as Project Lead the Way; Business; Family & Consumer; Technology, Engineering & Design; Art. Prepare yourself for the 21 st Century job market. Students are not able to add classes after the deadline if your request does not meet the schedule change criteria This is another opportunity to increase your rigor, expand your knowledge. and show your true abilities!

26. Online Registration Log onto Infinite Campus Use TWO numbers for a year-long class (1 for each semester) Course numbers are found on the course selection form and in the Academic Guidebook Directions to register online are in the Academic Guidebook

27. Course Selection Form

28. Instructions for Online Course Selection

29. YOU’RE ALMOST DONE!! Select your alternative courses CAREFULLY!!! Be ACCURATE with course numbers Two sheets due back to your Homeroom teacher by Monday, JANUARY 16 TH Turn in TWO sheets: 1. Course Selection Sheet 2. Printout of what you entered online Parent signature is REQUIRED