Welcome to White Bear Lake Area High School SOUTH CAMPUS

Welcome to White Bear Lake Area High School SOUTH CAMPUS

Tonight s Goals Become familiar with the WBLAHS - South Campus and student opportunities Discover more about our programs and courses and have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions. Learn about course selection and registration for the 2016-2017 school year.

Meet Our Counselors Class of 2018 Class of 2017 Julie Kirschling Students with the last name A-Le Lisa Horowicki Students with the last name A-Le Brian Merhar Students with the last name Li-Z Rochelle Vavricka Students with the last name Li-Z

Meet Our Administrators Carrie Barth Associate Principal, Serving Class of 2017 Brian Leonard Associate Principal, Serving Class of 2018 Tim Hermann Activities Director

College Readiness JUNIOR ADVISORY -every Wednesday from 9:45 10:15 AM Junior year focus: postsecondary planning Not all students should go to four-year colleges - but all students should have the skills to succeed in a post secondary program The readiness skills students bring to college are the same skills students will need to succeed at high levels in vocational programs, the workplace, or military.

College Credit Options Available on our campus College in the Schools (CIS) University courses taught at South Campus (300+ enrollment) 12 U of M CIS courses 3 U of M ecis Entry-Point Program 2 Mankato CIS courses 1 Century College course Advanced Placement (AP) - 16 courses (927 enrollment) Project Lead the Way (PLTW) - 5 courses (97 enrollment) STEM Courses *2014/15 enrollment data

6 Year AP Enrollment Trends 74 AP Scholars in 2012 93 AP Scholars in 2013 104 AP Scholars in 2014

ACT Test Scores Then and Now

College and Career Available off-campus Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO enrollment - 17 full time, 27 part time) Students take courses at university, state pays tuition. Full or partial enrollment available. PSEO Information Night February 18, 5 PM (South Campus Mariner Theater)

College and Career Vocational Opportunities WBLAHS on campus technical courses Tech Ed, FACS, Health, IT, Business Education 916 Career and Technical Center at Century College (CTC) (93 enrollment) Handout available in Counseling Department *Register after Feb 1

Manufacturing Career Pathway Manufacturing Career Pathway Manufacturing and Applied Engineering (levels 1/2) Precision Machining (levels 1/2) The pathway will include: 1) Industry credentials: NIMS 2) Internship opportunities

College and Career IT Career Pathway IT Career Pathway IT Exploration.5 cr, grades 9-12

Testing Requirements Required High School State Tests: 10th Grade: MCA Reading Test Measures reading proficiency 10th Grade: MCA Science (Biology Test) Measures life science proficiency. 11th Grade: MCA Math Test Measures math proficiency through Algebra 2 and Geometry *Opportunity to complete one college entrance exam at school (ACT, Accuplacer, ASVAB)

Course Registration for Junior Year

Graduation Requirements Academic Department Required Credits Language Arts 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 3.5 Physical Education.5* Health.5* Wellness/Arts Elective (Elective Health, PE, or the Arts).5 Arts.5 Electives 6.5 Total 22

Language Arts *1 Cr Required in Grade 11 Language Arts 11 Honors Language Arts 11 AP English Language and Composition

Math Last Math Class Taken Geometry Accelerated Algebra 2 (grade of B- or lower) Accelerated Algebra 2 (grade of B or higher) Honors Pre-Calculus AP Calc AB a Next Math Class Algebra 2 Algebra 3 with Trig & Analytic Geometry 1.0 Pre-Calculus w/trigonometry AP Calculus AB or AP Statistics AP Calc BC or AP Statistics

Science Juniors take either Chemistry or Physics *most students choose Chemistry in gr 11 and Physics in gr 12 Chemistry Intro Chemistry Chemistry Honors Chemistry Physics Intro to Physics Physics Honors Physics AP Physics *Please note Prerequisites

Social Studies World History - take 1 cr Intro World History A & B.5 credit each World History A & B.5 credit each Honors World History A & B.5 credit each AP World History 1.0 credit

PE/Health JUNIOR YEAR Health and Physical Education for Your Future (course #1943.25 cr Health and.25 cr Phy Ed) Four options for completing this course 1.Traditional 2. Hybrid 3. Advisory Embedded 4. Zero Hour Hybrid

Typical Junior Year Schedule Semester 1 Semester 2 Language Arts Social Studies (World History A) Math Chemistry or Physics Health/PE (1943) or other Elective Elective Language Arts Social Studies (World History B) Math Chemistry or Physics Health/PE (1943) or other Elective Elective

2016-17 Course Selection Students received registration materials this week. Students will register online. The Registration Guide is available on the high school website. Parents and students can modify course selections any time in Family Access or Student Access through January 29th. Remember Select courses very carefully; Classes are formed based on the courses you choose. Identify alternate courses. If you re considering applying for PSEO, you need to complete the Registration Form (at the PSEO Information Meeting at 5 p.m. on February 18th at WBLAHS - South Campus Theater).

Additional Academic Opportunities College In the Schools (CIS) AP (Advanced Placement) Northeast Metro 916 Career Technical Center(CTC) Honors Mentor Connection Hybrid Courses - meet 50%, 50% online work Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Zero Hour

Counseling Services Personal/Social College/Career Academic

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Our Students 95% daily attendance rate 96% high school graduation rate (graduate on time) 55% of seniors take a college credit courses 10,000+ hours of community service last year

Our Schools Safe Schools as reported by students Quality Academics - postsecondary preparation Competitive Athletic Programs Successful Fine Arts Programs Qualified Staff, Committed School Board Great Families and Community Support