Menomonie High School Registration Everyone will receive a course request sheet, and our course description booklet will be available online, at: (HS webpage link) ONLINE Registration window will be open Jan. 27 th Feb. 7th.
Who is my counselor at Menomonie HS? A- He Mr. Lichty 232-2609 x41371 Hf- Q Mrs. Ruchti 232-2609 x41372 R- Z Mr. Ramirez 232-2609 x41377
ACADEMICS PERSONAL/SOCIAL Make sure you balance your course load with personal obligations (sports, work, etc.), so that you are taking what you NEED to prepare yourself for post- secondary plans, as opposed to what your friends WANT you to take! Taking courses that will challenge you, but not overwhelm you is what is recommended. Continue to review college admissions guidelines for coursework as your rule of thumb. If in doubt, see your counselor.
! Academic Planning Guide for MHS! Academic Planning for Post-Secondary Success MHS Graduation Requirements 25 Credits to graduate Including the successful completion of the following subject and credit requirements English Math 4 Credits including English I (1.0) English II (1.0) English III* (1.0) English IV * (1.0) 3 Credits Physical Education 1.5 Credits including** Freshmen PE Active Lifestyles Sophomore PE Dual Sports Junior PE Lifetime Fitness Science Social Studies 3 Credits including Physical Science (1.0) Biology (1.0) 3 Credits Including** Intro to Social Studies (.5) American History (1.0) Civics (.5) Global Issues (.5) Economics (.5) English Wisconsin and Minnesota University Entrance Requirements Social Studies Natural Science 4 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits Math 3 Credits WI & MN State Colleges Included Algebra I (1.0) Geometry (1.0) Algebra II (1.0) 4 Credits U of M Campuses include Algebra I (1.0) Geometry (1.0) Algebra II (1.0) World Language 2 years of the same language required at UWEC, Minnesota Universities, and UW Madison recommends more than 2 Fine Arts Required: Minnesota universities (1.0) credit of fine arts Remaining coursework should be selected to support an Academic and Career Plan for post-secondary success. Health Personal Financial Management Electives.5 Credits Including 9th Grade Health (.5).5 Credit 9.5 Credits Students should select rigorous courses. Examples of rigorous courses include: Advanced Placement (AP), Transcripted Credit (TS), PLTW, Advanced Standings (AS), and Youth Options. Total Credits 25 Needed to graduate!! *!#!Advanced!Placement!Courses!may!take!the!place!of!these!! **#!Course!sequence!required!may!be!different!for!grad!years!2015!and!2016! 1/20/14&!!
4 Year Planning Guide for MHS
² College/University ² ACT/SAT ² Technical College ² COMPASS/Asset ² Military ² ASVAB Post- Secondary Entrance Exams ² If you are eligible for free/reduced lunch, you are also eligible for other fee waivers, such as admission fees/ assessment fees! Take an application if you think your family qualifies.
College Entrance Exams * ACT is preferred in the Midwest. * Apply online at www.actstudent.org * School code is 501-300 * ACT/ACT Plus Writing * Students should check with their schools to see if the writing test is required or go to www.actstudent.org * Preparing for the ACT * www.knowhow2gowisconsin.org * www.testprepreview.com * WISCareers * ACT practice tests * See counselors for additional ideas
2014 ACT Test Dates ACT Test Dates Registration Deadline ($36.50 Registration Fee, $52.50 including Writing test) Late Registration Deadline (Add $21 late fee) February 8 January 10 January 11-24 April 12 March 7 March 8-21 June 14 May 9 May 10-23
College Entrance Exams * COMPASS Test * Placement Test, not Admissions Test * Computerized, Not Timed * Can be taken at MHS * Preparing for the Compass * On CVTC website: Compass Link
Course Registration for SENIORS (2015) HIGHLIGHT SEQUENCE FOR: ENGLISH (AP LIT, LIFE & WORK, IV)
Course Registration for JUNIORS (2016) HIGHLIGHT SEQUENCE FOR: MATH, SCIENCE, ENGLISH (AP LANG, III), NO SOC STUDIES REQUIRED
Course Registration for SOPHOMORES (2017)
Online Registration available Jan. 27 th Feb. 7 th, 2014. 1. Log in to your Skyward Family Access account; 2. Click on Course Requests for 2014-2015 using your STUDENT login and password. 3. *If you do not know your login/password, use the FORGOT MY PASSWORD feature in skyward to reset your password.!
Online Registration, continued: 4. Click update requests 5. Find and highlight the course you want to add by scrolling or typing the information in the search box. 6. Click add course after each class. *Remember, a year- long class will have 2 sections (ex: English III, 0431 and 0431B) 7. After you have selected and added all of your required courses, select the Alternates tab and add FOUR alternate courses, in the same way for required courses. 8. When finished, click on the Selected tab to confirm your choices. 9. Turn in your completed registration sheet, with parent signature, to your English teacher on/before Feb. 7 th. 10. Refer to pages 6, 7, & 8 in the Registration Handbook for details on graduation requirements and use for planning course sequence. 11. See your counselor for any other questions about your course registration.
REMEMBER: Online Registration window closes on Friday Feb. 7 th, 2014. Get your course selections entered by that date. You will receive a confirmation of your course requests to be signed and returned to us before Feb. 14 th, 2014. Please see us with any questions you may have!