west high school class of 2014 10 th grade parent meeting february 13, 2012

WEST HIGH SCHOOL WEST HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014CLASS OF 2014

1010thth Grade Parent Meeting Grade Parent MeetingFebruary 13, 2012February 13, 2012

School CounselorsSchool Counselors Regent SLC 1:Regent SLC 1:

– Stacy Eslick: A-HaStacy Eslick: A-Ha (608) 204-4132 (608) 204-4132 [email protected]@madison.k12.wi.us

• Lisa Eykholt: He-ZLisa Eykholt: He-Z(608)-204-4134 (608)-204-4134 [email protected]@madison.k12.wi.us

Van Hise SLC 2:Van Hise SLC 2:– Becky Bebber-Wells: Becky Bebber-Wells:

A-LA-L(608)-204-3194 (608)-204-3194 [email protected]@madison.k12.wi.us

– Laura Weisman: M-ZLaura Weisman: M-Z(608)-204-4129 (608)-204-4129 [email protected]@madison.k12.wi.us

Highland SLC 3:Highland SLC 3:– Sara Neuenschwander: A-Sara Neuenschwander: A-

MM(608)-204-3194 (608)-204-3194 [email protected]@madison.k12.wi.us

– Andrew Stendahl: N-ZAndrew Stendahl: N-Z(608)-204-4135(608)-204-4135

[email protected]@madison.k12.wi.us

Ash SLC 4:Ash SLC 4:– Laura Weisman: A-DaLaura Weisman: A-Da

(608)-204-4129 (608)-204-4129


– Andrew Stendahl: De-JiAndrew Stendahl: De-Ji(608)-204-4135(608)-204-4135


– Lucerne Rice: Jo-ZLucerne Rice: Jo-Z(608)-204-4130(608)-204-4130


ESL Students:ESL Students:– Marilsa HansenMarilsa Hansen

(608)-204-4131(608)-204-4131


WHAT ARE SOPHOMORES WHAT ARE SOPHOMORES EXPERIENCING?EXPERIENCING?

Academic anxiety – comparing self to Academic anxiety – comparing self to others, challenging coursesothers, challenging courses

Finding their niche – socially, emotionally, Finding their niche – socially, emotionally, academicallyacademically

Many distractions! (cell phones, Facebook, Many distractions! (cell phones, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)Twitter, YouTube, etc.)

Concerns/questions about their future – Concerns/questions about their future – connecting what they are doing now with connecting what they are doing now with their goals for the futuretheir goals for the future

Course Selection & Course Selection & SchedulingScheduling

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Students typically start 10th Students typically start 10th grade with 6.5 credits and grade with 6.5 credits and

finish with 12 creditsfinish with 12 credits

West Graduation Requirements vs. West Graduation Requirements vs. UW-System Admission RequirementsUW-System Admission Requirements

WHS Graduation:WHS Graduation:2222 credits credits – English: 4 creditsEnglish: 4 credits– Social Studies: 3 credits Social Studies: 3 credits

(1 semester of Modern U.S. (1 semester of Modern U.S. History)History)

– Math: 2 credits (Algebra & Math: 2 credits (Algebra & Geometry)Geometry)

– Science: 2 creditsScience: 2 credits– Physical Edu: 1.5 creditsPhysical Edu: 1.5 credits– Health: .5 creditsHealth: .5 credits– Electives: 9Electives: 9

UW-System:UW-System:1717 credits credits– English: 4 credits English: 4 credits – Social Studies: 3 creditsSocial Studies: 3 credits– Math: 3 credits Math: 3 credits

(through Algebra II/Trig)(through Algebra II/Trig)– Natural Science: 3 Natural Science: 3

creditscredits– Electives: 4 credits Electives: 4 credits

(Arts & Foreign (Arts & Foreign Language helpful)Language helpful)

Foreign LanguageForeign Language

UW Schools:UW Schools:– 2 consecutive years of the same 2 consecutive years of the same

language language are required by many colleges, are required by many colleges, including Madison and Eau Claireincluding Madison and Eau Claire

– All other campuses do not require 2 years All other campuses do not require 2 years for admission, but for admission, but may require taking may require taking college foreign language if 2 years college foreign language if 2 years have not been completed in high have not been completed in high schoolschool

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING COURSESSELECTING COURSES

Preparation/exploration for life Preparation/exploration for life beyond high schoolbeyond high school

College and career goalsCollege and career goals Level of course (AP, Honors, Level of course (AP, Honors,

Advanced)Advanced) Course load Course load Other commitments (athletics, clubs, Other commitments (athletics, clubs,

work, volunteering, etc.)work, volunteering, etc.)

Typical 11Typical 11thth Grade Course Grade Course SelectionSelection

1111thth graders must enroll in a graders must enroll in a minimum of 5.5 creditsminimum of 5.5 credits

Semester 1 Semester 2

English elective English elective

Modern U.S. History, Modern U.S. History-African American Experience, AP U.S. History

AP U.S. History, Area Studies, other Social Studies

Science or elective (General Physics or Math Physics)

Science or elective (General Physics or Math Physics)

Math or elective Math or elective

Physical Education elective Physical Education elective

Art, Technology, Computer, or other elective Art, Technology, Computer, or other elective

Extra or Study Hall Extra or Study Hall

Course Options Course Options

Hear from Department Hear from Department ChairsChairs

Curriculum Guide is available online Curriculum Guide is available online at at

http://westweb.madison.k12.wi.ushttp://westweb.madison.k12.wi.us

THE SCHEDULING THE SCHEDULING PROCESSPROCESS

February 3February 3rdrd

– Homeroom teachers handed out course selection cards Homeroom teachers handed out course selection cards & provided instruction& provided instruction

February 6February 6thth or 7 or 7thth

– In classes, teachers discuss departmental course options In classes, teachers discuss departmental course options & recommend appropriate level courses& recommend appropriate level courses

February 6February 6thth-14-14thth

– Students review the curriculum guide & continue Students review the curriculum guide & continue discussing course selection with parents & teachersdiscussing course selection with parents & teachers

February 14February 14thth

– ESL students input course selections in the Counseling ESL students input course selections in the Counseling Office during their Social Studies classOffice during their Social Studies class

February 15February 15thth-29-29thth – Counselors meet with students individually in the Counselors meet with students individually in the

Counseling Office during their history class to review Counseling Office during their history class to review course selections, then students input their course course selections, then students input their course selections into Course Planner.selections into Course Planner.

Course Selection CardCourse Selection Card

ALTERNATIVEALTERNATIVE OPTIONSOPTIONS

YOUTH OPTIONSYOUTH OPTIONS

MMSD pays the tuition for MMSD pays the tuition for courses taken at UW-courses taken at UW-Madison, MATC, and Madison, MATC, and EdgewoodEdgewood

Course must not be offered Course must not be offered at any Madison High Schoolat any Madison High School

Institution must agree to Institution must agree to high school credithigh school credit

Grade will count in high Grade will count in high school GPAschool GPA

Other restrictions applyOther restrictions apply Application deadlines: Application deadlines:

March 1 for Fall and October March 1 for Fall and October 1 for Spring1 for Spring

Talk to counselor about this Talk to counselor about this optionoption

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIPYOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

Rigorous one or two year Rigorous one or two year elective program for juniors elective program for juniors and/or seniors and/or seniors

Combines academic and Combines academic and technical classroom instruction technical classroom instruction

Mentored, on-the-job learning Mentored, on-the-job learning State approved programs are:State approved programs are:

– Printing/graphic artsPrinting/graphic arts– Banking/financeBanking/finance– Auto TechnicianAuto Technician– BiotechnologyBiotechnology– Financial ServicesFinancial Services– Health ServicesHealth Services– Information TechnologyInformation Technology– Manufacturing/PlasticsManufacturing/Plastics– Production Agriculture and Production Agriculture and

Tourism clustersTourism clusters Should receive info in the mailShould receive info in the mail

ALTERNATIVEALTERNATIVE OPTIONS OPTIONS continuedcontinued

Studying AbroadStudying AbroadEarly GraduationEarly Graduation

Shabazz City High SchoolShabazz City High SchoolWork & LearnWork & LearnNight SchoolNight School

Please have your student see their Please have your student see their counselor for more information!counselor for more information!

Community Service & Community Service & VolunteeringVolunteering

National Honor Society National Honor Society InformationInformation

To be considered for membership in theTo be considered for membership in theNHS at West High School NHS at West High School YOU MUST HAVEYOU MUST HAVE::

Completed at least 5 semesters of high school (at Completed at least 5 semesters of high school (at least one year has to be at West)least one year has to be at West)

Achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.50Achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.50 Completed at least 60 hours of service during Completed at least 60 hours of service during

your high school career – no more than 30 hours your high school career – no more than 30 hours in any one activityin any one activity

Maintained a clean school recordMaintained a clean school record

1111thth graders with a 3.50 Cumulative GPA graders with a 3.50 Cumulative GPA should receive a letter inviting you to apply should receive a letter inviting you to apply for NHS during the month of February (the for NHS during the month of February (the letter will explain the application process)letter will explain the application process)

What Counts as Service?What Counts as Service? NHS defines SERVICE as time and effort contributed to NHS defines SERVICE as time and effort contributed to

the community which is above and beyond the “call of the community which is above and beyond the “call of duty” for which one does not receive any compensationduty” for which one does not receive any compensation

THIS DOES NOTTHIS DOES NOTSinging Valentines in school Singing Valentines in school Peer Tutoring for a gradePeer Tutoring for a gradeService required by a clubService required by a clubYearbook workYearbook work

Service provided to familyService provided to family

** Watch the NHS Bulletin Board for service ** Watch the NHS Bulletin Board for service opportunities**opportunities**

(located in the Ash Street hallway)(located in the Ash Street hallway)

THIS DOESTHIS DOESSinging at a nursing homeSinging at a nursing homePeer tutoring for no creditPeer tutoring for no creditVolunteering for Special OlympicsVolunteering for Special OlympicsVolunteering through your religious Volunteering through your religious

communitycommunityVolunteering for the Humane Volunteering for the Humane

SocietySociety

Opportunities to Serve, Opportunities to Serve, Contribute, and Get Contribute, and Get

Involved!Involved! Student governmentStudent government Honor Guard/TutoringHonor Guard/Tutoring Key Club – Meets Mondays at LunchKey Club – Meets Mondays at Lunch Advisory Team – 2Advisory Team – 2ndnd semester junior year or 1 semester junior year or 1stst

semester senior yearsemester senior year Classroom assisting (not for credit)Classroom assisting (not for credit) Over 75 clubs listed on our websiteOver 75 clubs listed on our website

CHECK OUT MORE INFO ON THE CHECK OUT MORE INFO ON THE COUNSELING PAGE OF THE WEST WEBSITECOUNSELING PAGE OF THE WEST WEBSITE

College & ScholarshipsCollege & Scholarships

COLLEGE ADMISSIONSCOLLEGE ADMISSIONS

Pre-tests: PLAN, PSAT fall of 11Pre-tests: PLAN, PSAT fall of 11thth grade grade Tests: Tests: we recommend taking these in Spring of we recommend taking these in Spring of

1111thth grade grade– ACT (with or without writing)ACT (with or without writing)– SAT (reasoning) SAT (reasoning) – SAT II (subject tests)SAT II (subject tests)

What do colleges look for in a candidate?What do colleges look for in a candidate?– GPAGPA– ACT/SAT scoresACT/SAT scores– Breadth, depth and level of subjects/coursesBreadth, depth and level of subjects/courses– Activities, work, volunteer experiencesActivities, work, volunteer experiences– Personal essayPersonal essay– Letters of recommendationLetters of recommendation– Special skills & unique characteristicsSpecial skills & unique characteristics

Scholarship InformationScholarship Information

There are lots of scholarships for students There are lots of scholarships for students going onto collegegoing onto college– Most have very specific eligibility criteria (e.g. Most have very specific eligibility criteria (e.g.

academic performance, athletic achievement, academic performance, athletic achievement, financial need, minority status, gender, career financial need, minority status, gender, career choice, community service, leadership, test choice, community service, leadership, test scores, etc.)scores, etc.)

Types of Scholarships: National, State, Types of Scholarships: National, State, College, Local (Dane County businesses, College, Local (Dane County businesses, religious organizations, West High School)religious organizations, West High School)

What can your student do What can your student do now?now?

Get involved in community service! Get involved in community service! – This has become much more important This has become much more important

in the college application processin the college application process– The student should try to get involved in The student should try to get involved in

service they believe in! service they believe in! Start a resume of all activities and Start a resume of all activities and

service (can do this on service (can do this on CareerCruising) CareerCruising)

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT COUNSELING DEPARTMENT RESOURCESRESOURCES

Career Resource CenterCareer Resource Center Post-High School InformationPost-High School Information Jobs Board and filesJobs Board and files Scholarship FilesScholarship Files CareerCruising computer programCareerCruising computer program College Admission Representative VisitsCollege Admission Representative Visits

Visit the Counseling Page on the West Visit the Counseling Page on the West Website!Website!

www.westweb.madison.k12.wi.uswww.westweb.madison.k12.wi.us

Overview of the Developmental Overview of the Developmental Guidance CurriculumGuidance Curriculum

1010thth grade: grade: In April, students will In April, students will investigate career options (take investigate career options (take assessments/interest inventories on assessments/interest inventories on CareerCruising).CareerCruising).

1111thth grade: grade: Students meet individually Students meet individually with their counselor to discuss post-high with their counselor to discuss post-high school options. In March, students use school options. In March, students use CareerCruising to investigate their post-CareerCruising to investigate their post-high school options.high school options.

HELPFUL WEBSITES and OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES and OTHER MATERIALSMATERIALS

West Homepage West Homepage https://westweb.madison.k12.wi.uhttps://westweb.madison.k12.wi.us/s/

WHS Curriculum Guide WHS Curriculum Guide https://westweb.madison.k12.wi.uhttps://westweb.madison.k12.wi.us/s/

Career Cruising Career Cruising (College & Career (College & Career Planning Tool)Planning Tool)www.careercruising.comwww.careercruising.com

ACT info:ACT info:www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org

SAT info:SAT info:www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com

Wisconsin Tech college Wisconsin Tech college bookletsbooklets

Wisconsin Independent Wisconsin Independent Colleges and Universities Colleges and Universities bookletbooklet

University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin System bookletSystem booklet

Various videos and books to Various videos and books to check outcheck out

Apprenticeship resourcesApprenticeship resources

Military InformationMilitary Information

Thank you!Thank you!

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