Table of Contents
Registration GuideOn-Line Options
Youth Options
Youth Apprenticeship
Grade 9 High School Plan
Grade 10 High School Plan
Grade 11 High School Plan
Grade 12 High School Plan
Agriculture
Art
Business Education
Family and Consumer Sciences (F.A.C.S.)
Foreign Language
Language Arts
Math
Music
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Technology Education
Tuition for College Credit Courses
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Registration Guide 2015-2016
This guide will help you, your parents, and your counselor plan your school program while at Seymour High. We hope you will continually review your educational and career goals. A thoughtfully developed program of study will help you work toward these goals.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Below is a chart of credits needed to graduate. Students are required to take a minimum of 6 credits each year of high school but may take up to 7 credits.
Class of 2016 / Class of 2017 / Class of 2018 / Class of 2019English / 4 / 4 / 4 / 4
Social Studies / 3 / 3 / 3 / 3
Math / 3 / 3 / 3 / 3
Science / 2 / 3 / 3 / 3
Physical Ed. / 1.5 / 1.5 / 1.5 / 1.5
Electives / 8.5 / 7.5 / 8.5 / 8.5
Total Credits / 22 / 22 / 23 / 23
It is the responsibility of the students and parents to see that all graduation requirements are met.
Students may waive 0.5 credits of Phy Ed during high school when participating in a minimum of 72 hours in an organized athletic activity. Completion of waiver form required.
Post High School Planning
Approximately eighty percent of our students continue their formal education after graduation. Whether a student’s plans include additional education or employment, keep in mind the following major factors college admissions and employers may consider:
1. The rigor of the student's course selection and completion.
2. The results of scholastic achievement tests.
3. The personal recommendations of the teachers, principal, and counselor.
4. High school and community activities.
5. High school scholastic record as reflected in terms of grade point average and class rank.
Criteria For Early Graduation
A student qualifies to graduate after one semester of his/her senior year if he/she meets the following:
1. The student has a minimum of 18.5 credits at the end of his/her junior year. The Class of 2018 requires 19 credits at the end of his/her junior year.
2. The student and their parent/guardian meet with his/her school counselor to discuss his/her post-secondary plans.
College Entrance Requirements
The requirements vary considerably depending upon the college or university that the student plans to attend and the major field of study that he/she plans to pursue. It is essential that students and parents check specific college entrance requirements online.
Remember that colleges look for more than a score. They want applicants who have talents and passions and who work hard. Grades, volunteering, personal essays, and extracurricular activities are important components of the college application process. Colleges want diversity in their student body – diversity of ideas, of backgrounds, of regions, and of experiences.
The following minimum admission requirements are typically accepted by most colleges/universities. However, highly selective colleges/universities will expect students to have exceeded these minimum requirements
Specific Course Recommendations
English:
Literature & Composition grades 9-11 and/or College Credit English senior year is recommended for students planning on attending a four-year college.
Math:
Three years are required but four years are recommended. A student must have Algebra II.
Social Studies:
Three years are required by most colleges and universities.
Science:
Three years are required and in some cases specific courses are needed.
Foreign Language:
A foreign language is an appropriate choice for many college bound students. Two years minimum of the same language are required for admission to UW-Madison, UW-Eau Claire, and some independent colleges. In addition, there are certain programs within a college that may require the equivalent of four years of foreign language at the high school level. It is important to check the college catalogs or websites for more information.
Most colleges require a minimum of 17 academic units but may require as many as 22. These can be chosen from the areas of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language. Two of the academic units may also be selected from the areas of Business, Fine Arts, and other academic areas. The adjustment to college level work can be easy or difficult depending on the academic background of the student.
· Keep in mind that some colleges have additional requirements such as credits in Fine Arts, Foreign Language, and/or computer science.
Please see your counselor if you have any questions!
Collegiate Athletics
Students planning to pursue college-level athletics should be aware of NCAA requirements. Please refer to the NCAA website for specific information at: www.eligibilitycenter.org It is the responsibility of students and parents to see that these requirements are met by graduation.
Technical College Recommendations
Students need to be aware of the admissions requirements for the many programs that are available. Keep in mind that some health programs require a C or better in math and science courses. Depending on the program selected, recommendations may be similar to university requirements. In addition, some programs have application deadlines. It is imperative that students call the technical college directly in the spring prior to their senior year for admission deadlines.
Courses with this logo indicate that the student may be eligible for Advanced Standing (AS) or Transcripted Credit (TC) at Fox Valley Technical College.
AS Seymour Community High School has an agreement with Fox Valley Technical College whereby certain classes taken at Seymour can provide eligibility for advanced standing (AS) for a student who pursues an associate degree or a technical diploma at FVTC.
Fox Valley Technical College will make the final determination of the awarding of advanced standing.
TC Seymour Community High School has also articulated with Fox Valley Technical College for transcripted (dual) credit (TC). In addition to receiving a high school transcript, grades are posted to an official technical college transcript and tabulated in the student’s technical college GPA.
ONLINE OPTIONS
Who Should Apply?
Students interested in courses not currently offered at SCHS or who cannot fit a course into their current schedule. Must be an independent learner and interested in courses offered entirely online.
How am I enrolled?
Students must fill out the application and contract online and meet with his/her school counselor.
Where and when do I work on my classes?
Students will be assigned to student paced learning, one class period during the school day in the LMC computer lab. At this time students are expected to be logged in and working on the online class.
Who is my teacher? Who provides the curriculum?
The teacher is a Wisconsin certified teacher who may or may not live in Wisconsin. All courses offered are aligned to national and state standards. Classes are contracted through the Wisconsin Virtual School (WVS), NWTC, LTC and Kiel e-School.
What does the LEG do?
All participating students have an assigned LEG (Learning Education Guide), who acts as their mentor, to help that student stay on track and to be as successful as possible in their online learning environment.
What is orientation?
All students participating for the first time must attend an orientation session with the LEG to be given a brief overview of how they participate in their online course including how to navigate in the virtual environment as well as how to submit their work.
Who pays for the online course?
Classes are paid for by the school district. If students wish to drop their online course without fees, they must notify their counselor before the deadline given. If a student fails or drops a college level course after the deadline, the student and their families will be required to reimburse the school district the cost of the course.
What courses are offered?
Options available include NWTC, LTC, AP, additional languages as well as many high school electives. See your counselor or our district website for a current course list.
NOTE: On-campus students are limited to one online course (1/2 credit) per semester.
WORK CREDIT
Juniors and Seniors are eligible to earn 1 credit per school year by enrolling in “On The Job” and working 180 total hours each year. Documentation is required. Students must maintain passing grades in all subjects in order to keep this class. Students must choose this when registering for courses in the spring.
YOUTH OPTIONS
The Youth Options program is offered to juniors and seniors. This program provides students with the opportunity to earn college or technical college credit while earning high school credit. Students earn .25 high school credits for each college credit and must sign up for at least two college credits when requesting Youth Options courses. Students may sign up for the equivalent of 3.5 credits per semester, combining courses taken at the Youth Options site and those taken at the high school. Seymour Community High School will pay for up to 18 non-comparable credits. Students interested in participating in the Youth Options program must notify the school board by March 1 for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester. Students may get more information and receive the required paperwork from their school counselor.
Students must be able to provide their own daily transportation. Transportation costs may also be reimbursed for families demonstrating financial need.
CRITERIA FOR YOUTH OPTIONS
1. The student must be in 11th or 12th grade.
2. The student must be on track for graduation, have good attendance and be record free of discipline problems.
3. If a student receives a failing grade or fails to complete (drops) a course for which the school district has made payment through the Youth Options program, the school board will require reimbursement for all costs related to the course. Reimbursement will be required from the student’s parent or guardian or from the student if she/he is an adult.
COURSE OPTIONS
Students enrolled in a Wisconsin public school district may apply to take up to two courses at a time at an Educational Institution at no cost to the student.
Students and parents may apply for Course Options at any of the following: Educational Institutions in Wisconsin,Public schools in a nonresident school district,Charter schools,Technical colleges,University of Wisconsin System,Tribal colleges,Nonprofit institutions of higher education,DPI approved nonprofit organizations.
Parents and students may obtain application forms from the Department of Public Instruction website:
http://courseoptions.dpi.wi.gov/
Interested students must apply to the Educational Institution in which the student wishes to take the course no later than six weeks before the scheduled start of the course. The application form must be received by the Educational Institution by that date; a postmark is not sufficient. Late applications will not be accepted. It is the responsibility of the parent and student to find out the starting date for the course.
If notified that the requested course has been approved, the parent must notify both the Educational Institution and theresident school district whether or not the student will attend the course by the last weekday (excluding state holidays) before the course is scheduled to start.Parents are responsible for transportation between the resident or full-time enrolled school and the Educational Institution.
YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP
Youth Apprenticeship is a two-year program combining classroom instruction and paid on-the-job training. Students who have a passionate interest in any of the following career areas should consider this unique learning experience. Students who are in good standing apply during their sophomore year for acceptance into the program. During their junior and senior years, students attend high school each day before reporting to her/his work site. A mentor, at work, oversees her/his training and helps the student meet all state-mandated competencies. The student receives 2 high school credits for this work experience. Students are paid for hours worked. Students are also required to attend an industry-related class usually offered at NWTC and earn 1-2 high school credits for this class (depending on the program). Please note that if the student fails the course or chooses to drop it, she/he will be required to reimburse the school district.
Students must be able to provide their own daily transportation.
WISCONSIN YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:
Health Services includes:
§ Ambulatory/Support Services
§ Certified Nursing Assistant
§ Medical Assistant
§ Medical Office
§ Pharmacy Technician
Trades include:
§ Agriculture & Natural Resources
§ Auto Technology
§ Auto Collision
§ Construction Technology
§ Engineering/Mechanical design
§ Manufacturing/Machining
§ Welding
Business Includes:
§ Printing Technology
§ Financial Services
§ Hospitality Management
§ Information Technology
§ Supply Chain Management
Students should talk to his/her counselor if interested in applying for any of these programs. Students must apply for acceptance to the apprenticeship program before the application deadline. Once the student applies, she/he is interviewed by the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Students who have applied and are waiting for notification of acceptance into the program should schedule a regular load of classes.
Grade 9 – High School Plan
Language Arts (choose one)
1 Credit / English 9
English 9 Lit & Comp
Math (choose one)
1 Credit / Algebra I
Geometry
Science
1.0 Credit / Physical Science
Social Studies
1 Credit / Civics
Physical Education
0.5 Credit
1 (0.5 P.E. Credit & 0.5 Credit Elective) / PE Freshmen
PE Lifetime Fitness
Student Leadership & Physical Education
ELECTIVE COURSE OPTIONS
Agriculture
0.5 Credit
0.5 Credit / Introduction to Agriculture I
Introduction to Agriculture II
Art
0.5 Credit
0.5 Credit
0.5 Credit / Introduction to Ceramics/Jewelry
Introduction to Drawing/Painting
Yearbook Production
Business
0.5 Credit
0.5 Credit / Computer Information Processing
Introduction to Business
Grade 9 – High School Plan