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Welcome to

Our Mission…Our Mission…

““Learning together, every Learning together, every staff, every student, every staff, every student, every

day.”day.”

High School InformationHigh School Information

Website: Website: www.holmen.k12.wi.us

Phone:Phone:– High School: 526-3372High School: 526-3372– Guidance Office: 526-3515Guidance Office: 526-3515

Ms. Crosby (A-H): Ext. #6113Ms. Crosby (A-H): Ext. #6113 Mrs. Shepard (I-Q): Ext. #6115Mrs. Shepard (I-Q): Ext. #6115 Mrs. Kessler (R-Z): Ext. #6117Mrs. Kessler (R-Z): Ext. #6117

HMS 8th Grade Registration Timeline: 2012-2013

• February 6th: 8th Grade Orientation Program for students and their parents at HHS –6:30 p.m.

•February 7th: 8th Grade Math Teachers will distribute registration materials to all 8th grade students (to be completed with the students’ parents)

•February 13th (Monday): All 8th grade students must turn in completed registration forms to their math teachers by February 13th.

•February 14-17: Middle school registration will be entered into the computer

•March-April: The master schedule will be completed.

•May-June (tentative): Schedules will mailed home.

Key Terms to KnowKey Terms to Know

Block:Block: Term:Term: Skinny:Skinny: Electives:Electives: Homeroom/Resource:Homeroom/Resource: Four Year Plan:Four Year Plan: Explore Test:Explore Test: Course Description Book:Course Description Book:

Required Freshmen ClassesRequired Freshmen Classes

One Credit of Language 9One Credit of Language 9 One Credit of Physical Education 9One Credit of Physical Education 9 One Credit of Biology (I & II)One Credit of Biology (I & II) One Credit of Math (8One Credit of Math (8thth grade teacher grade teacher

recommendation)recommendation) 0.5 Credit of Social Studies 9 or Honors 0.5 Credit of Social Studies 9 or Honors

SS 9SS 9 0.5 Credit of Health0.5 Credit of Health 0.5 Credit of Computer Applications0.5 Credit of Computer Applications 2.5 Additional Credits of electives2.5 Additional Credits of electives

Student Name: _________________________________The courses requested below may NOT be in this order on your final

schedule. The requested courses will be used to determine the number of sections needed. Each block must be filled in to be considered a complete

schedule.

Math Teacher: _________________________________

*TURN INTO MATH TEACHER BY FEBRUARY 13th *.5 Credit must be scheduled for each period/term (i.e. 1A1B = .5 Credit) *All 2 Term Classes MUST have 2 numbersTERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

1A Language 9 1410 Language 9B 1457 BIOLOGY I 2219 BIOLOGY II 2220

1B Language 9 1410 Language 9B 1457 BIOLOGY I 2219 BIOLOGY II 2220

2A P.E. Outdoor 5003 P.E. Indoor 5004 Health 1610 Computer Apps 1244

2B P.E. Outdoor 5003 P.E. Indoor 5004 Health 1610 Computer Apps 1244

3AHonors 9 Social Studies 2343 OR Social Studies 9 2342 Course Name Number Course Name Number Course Name Number

3BHonors 9 Social Studies 2343 OR Social Studies 9 2342 Course Name Number Course Name Number Course Name Number

4A Course Name Number Course Name Number Course Name Number Course Name Number

4B Course Name Number Course Name Number Course Name Number Course Name NumberAlternates - Must be 2 Credits

These will be the only courses that will be allowed to be added to your 2012-2013 Schedule

____________ _________ ____________ _______ ___________ ________ ___________ _______

Course Name Number Course Name Number Course Name Number Course Name Number

***No Music



schedule.

Math Teacher: _________________________________

*TURN INTO MATH TEACHER BY FEBRUARY 13th *.5 Credit must be scheduled for each period/term (i.e. 1A1B=.5 credit) *All 2 Term Classes MUST have 2 numbersTERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

1A Band 1 3006 Band 2 3007 Band 3 3008 Band 4 3009

1B

Choir 3010 OR Orchestra 3014Choir 3011 OR Orchestra 3015

Choir 3012 OR Orchestra 3015 Choir 3013 OR Orchestra 3016



3A P.E. Outdoor 5003 P.E. Indoor 5004 Health 1610Social Studies 9 2342 OR Honors 9 Social Studies 2343

3B P.E. Outdoor 5003 P.E. Indoor 5004 Health 1610Social Studies 9 2342 OR Honors 9 Social Studies 2343

4A Computer Apps 1244 Course Name Number Course Name Number Course Name Number

4B Computer Apps 1244 Course Name Number Course Name Number Course Name NumberAlternates - Must be 2 Credits


____________ _________ ____________ _______ ___________ ________ ___________ _______Course Name Number Course Name Number Course Name Number Course Name Number

***Band & Choir OR Orchestra



schedule.

Math Teacher: _________________________________


1A Band 1 3006 Band 2 3007 Band 3 3008 Band 4 3009

1B Comp Apps B CUC 1257 Comp Apps B 1258Honors 9 Social Studies B CUC 2364 OR Social Stud 9 B CUC 2351

Honors 9 Social Studies B 2365 OR Social Stud 9 B 2352



3A P.E. Outdoor 5003 P.E. Indoor 5004 Health 1610 Course Name Number

3B P.E. Outdoor 5003 P.E. Indoor 5004 Health 1610 Course Name Number





***Band Only



schedule.

Math Teacher: _________________________________


1A Comp Apps A CUC 1255 Comp Apps A 1256Honors 9 Social Studies A CUC 2338 OR Social Stud 9 A CUC 2349

Honors 9 Social Studies A 2339 OR Social Stud 9 A 2350

1B

Choir 3010 OR Orchestra 3014

Choir 3011 OR Orchestra 3015

Choir 3012 OR Orchestra 3016 Choir 3013 OR Orchestra 3017



3A P.E. Outdoor 5003 P.E. Indoor 5004 Health 1610 Course Name Number

3B P.E. Outdoor 5003 P.E. Indoor 5004 Health 1610 Course Name Number





***Choir and/or Orchestra Only

GRADE 9 STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING 2012-2013 COURSE SELECTION SHEET

1. CHOOSE APPROPRIATE COURSE SELECTION SHEET FORM - SPECIFIC FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS INVOLVED IN EACH MUSIC ORGANIZATION – USE THE FORM THAT MATCHES YOUR MUSIC SELECTION

2. TALK TO YOUR MATH TEACHER AND SELECT THE APPROPRIATE MATH CLASS

3. FILL IN ANY REMAINING PERIODS ON YOUR SCHEDULE WITH ELECTIVE COURSES

4. CHOOSE ALTERNATE COURSES (alternate courses must equal 2 credits)

5. USE THE COURSE DESCRIPTION BOOK TO FIND OUT WHAT EACH COURSE IS ALL ABOUT AND IF COURSE FEES ARE INVOLVED – students will have limited ability to change courses next year.

6. THIS COURSE SELECTION SHEET DOES NOT REFLECT THE ORDER OF YOUR FINAL SCHEDULE – it is used to determine the number of sections needed for each course.

7. TURN IN YOUR COURSE SELCTION SHEET TO YOUR MATH TEACHER BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH.

8. CALL THE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE OFFICE @ 526-3515 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS:

MS. NICOLE CROSBY, EXT. #6113MRS. PATTY SHEPARD, EXT. #6115 MRS. LAURIE KESSLER, EXT. #6117

Block ScheduleBlock ScheduleSample Schedule: Sample Schedule: WithoutWithout “skinny” “skinny”

TERM 1 – Sept. – Nov. TERM 2 – Nov. – Jan.

Hour 101-02 Spanish IHour 203-04 Biology I Hour 305-06 CeramicsHour 4 07-08 Computer Apps

Hour 101-02 Spanish IHour 203-04 Biology IIHour 305-06 Health Hour 4 07-08 Intro to Technology

TERM 3 – Jan. – Mar. TERM 4 – Mar. – June

Hour 101-02 Phy. Ed. 9Hour 203-04 Algebra IHour 305-06 Social Studies 9Hour 4 07-08 Language Arts 9

Hour 101-02 Phy. Ed. 9Hour 203-04 Algebra IHour 305-06 Animal HealthHour 4 07-08 Language Arts 9

Block ScheduleBlock ScheduleSample Schedule: Sample Schedule: WithWith “skinny” “skinny”

TERM 1 – Sept. – Nov. TERM 2 – Nov. – Jan.

Hour 11st Half * 01 Band-A2nd Half * 02 Computer Apps – BHour 203-04 Biology 1Hour 305-04 Ceramics IHour 4 07-08 Hot Metals

Hour 11st Half * 01 Band-A2nd Half * 02 Computer Apps - BHour 2

1. Biology IIHour 305-06 Health 9Hour 4 07-08 Intro to Technology

TERM 3 – Jan. – Mar. TERM 4 – Mar. – June

Hour 101-02 Phy. Ed. 9Hour 203-04 Algebra IHour 31st Half * 05 Band-A2nd Half * 06 Social Studies 9 - BHour 4 07-08 Language Arts 9

Hour 101-02 Phy. Ed. 9Hour 203-04 Algebra IHour 31st Half * 05 Band-A2nd Half * 06 Social Studies 9 - BHour 4 07-08 Language Arts 9

Note on Schedule Changes!Note on Schedule Changes!

The following are legitimate reasons for class changes IF class size The following are legitimate reasons for class changes IF class size allows it:allows it:

*To meet graduation requirements*To meet graduation requirements*To repeat a course that you failed *To repeat a course that you failed *If you did not meet prerequisite for course*If you did not meet prerequisite for course*To improve the rigor of your course selection*To improve the rigor of your course selection*To balance academic course load*To balance academic course load*If there was a computer error in your schedule*If there was a computer error in your schedule*To make adjustments for Youth Options or special program*To make adjustments for Youth Options or special program*If there is a lack of foundational skills for the course (need *If there is a lack of foundational skills for the course (need teacher signature)teacher signature)

Schedule changes will NOT be made for lunch changes, to be with Schedule changes will NOT be made for lunch changes, to be with friends, to switch hours, and/or to switch teachersfriends, to switch hours, and/or to switch teachers

Students who request a change, will need to fill out a Schedule Students who request a change, will need to fill out a Schedule Change form (available in the Guidance Office) & return the form Change form (available in the Guidance Office) & return the form with a parent signature. with a parent signature.

Required Courses for Required Courses for GraduationGraduation

Language ArtsLanguage Arts 4.5 Credits 4.5 Credits Social StudiesSocial Studies 3.5 Credits 3.5 Credits ScienceScience 2.0 Credits 2.0 Credits MathMath 2.0 Credits 2.0 Credits Physical EducationPhysical Education 2.5 Credits 2.5 Credits HealthHealth .5 Credits .5 Credits Computer AppsComputer Apps .5 Credits .5 Credits Personal FinancePersonal Finance .5 Credits .5 Credits ElectiveElective 10.0 Credits10.0 Credits

TotalTotal 26.0 Credits26.0 Credits

Academic InformationAcademic Information

Grading PolicyGrading PolicyA+ (100-98%) = 4.33A+ (100-98%) = 4.33 C+ (82-80%) = 2.33C+ (82-80%) = 2.33

A (97-95%) = 4.00A (97-95%) = 4.00 C (79-76%) = 2.00C (79-76%) = 2.00

A- (94-92%) = 3.67A- (94-92%) = 3.67 C- (75-74%) = 1.67C- (75-74%) = 1.67

B+ (91-89%) = 3.33B+ (91-89%) = 3.33 D+ (73-71%) = 1.33D+ (73-71%) = 1.33

B (88-86%) = 3.00B (88-86%) = 3.00 D (70-68%) = 1.00D (70-68%) = 1.00

B- (85-83%) = 2.67B- (85-83%) = 2.67 D- (67-65%) = 0.67D- (67-65%) = 0.67F (Below 65%) = 0 F (Below 65%) = 0

PointsPoints

26 Credits for Graduation26 Credits for Graduation Academic Requirements metAcademic Requirements met

Academic Resource Academic Resource InitiativeInitiative

Homeroom Resource Schedule-Weekly for 40 Homeroom Resource Schedule-Weekly for 40 minutesminutes

Teachers refer students weekly to receive extra Teachers refer students weekly to receive extra assistance during homeroomassistance during homeroom

Students will be given a resource pass from Students will be given a resource pass from referring teacher referring teacher

Students can be referred for:Students can be referred for:– Receiving a grade of 73% or lower in a classReceiving a grade of 73% or lower in a class– Missing work, quizzes, or tests (or re-doing them)Missing work, quizzes, or tests (or re-doing them)– Brush up on skillsBrush up on skills– EnrichmentEnrichment

Available ResourcesAvailable Resources Tuesday Academic Resource: Every studentTuesday Academic Resource: Every student Power Hour: 3-4 p.m. Monday-Thurs.Power Hour: 3-4 p.m. Monday-Thurs. Math Tutoring: Math Tutoring:

– M, W, Th, F: before schoolM, W, Th, F: before school– M-Th: after schoolM-Th: after school

Individual Teachers available before or after Individual Teachers available before or after schoolschool

LMC open 7-4 (computers, help with research, LMC open 7-4 (computers, help with research, study area)study area)

ESL servicesESL services TAG/Advanced Placement/Youth Options TAG/Advanced Placement/Youth Options

CoordinatorCoordinator Case Manager for those with IEP’sCase Manager for those with IEP’s

Daily ScheduleDaily SchedulePeriod 1:Period 1: 7:40am – 9:10am7:40am – 9:10amPeriod 2:Period 2: 9:20am – 10:55am9:20am – 10:55amPeriod 3:Period 3: 10:55am – 1:05pm (Lunch 10:55am – 1:05pm (Lunch

Period)Period)11stst Lunch: Lunch: LunchLunch: 10:55am - 11:30am: 10:55am - 11:30am

Class:Class: 11:30am - 1:05pm 11:30am - 1:05pm22ndnd Lunch: Lunch: ClassClass: 11:00am - 11:47am: 11:00am - 11:47am

LunchLunch: 11:47am - 12:17pm: 11:47am - 12:17pm ClassClass: 12:22pm – 1:10pm: 12:22pm – 1:10pm

33rdrd Lunch: Lunch: ClassClass: 11:00am-12:35pm: 11:00am-12:35pm LunchLunch: 12:35pm-1:05pm: 12:35pm-1:05pm

Period 4:Period 4: 1:15pm – 2:45pm1:15pm – 2:45pm

Homeroom ScheduleHomeroom Schedule

Period 1:Period 1: 7:40am – 9:00am7:40am – 9:00amHomeroom: 9:10am-9:50amHomeroom: 9:10am-9:50amPeriod 2: 9:55am-11:20amPeriod 2: 9:55am-11:20amPeriod 3:Period 3: 11:25am – 1:20pm 11:25am – 1:20pm

11stst Lunch: Lunch: LunchLunch: 11:20am – 11:50am: 11:20am – 11:50am ClassClass: 11:55am - 1:20pm: 11:55am - 1:20pm

22ndnd Lunch: Lunch: ClassClass: 11:25am - 12:05pm: 11:25am - 12:05pm LunchLunch: 12:05pm - 12:35pm: 12:05pm - 12:35pm ClassClass: 12:40pm - 1:20pm: 12:40pm - 1:20pm

33rdrd Lunch: Lunch: ClassClass: 11:25am - 12:45pm: 11:25am - 12:45pm LunchLunch: 12:50pm-1:20pm: 12:50pm-1:20pm

Period 4:Period 4: 1:25pm – 2:45pm1:25pm – 2:45pm

Early Release ScheduleEarly Release Schedule

Period 1:Period 1: 7:40am – 8:40am7:40am – 8:40amPeriod 2:Period 2: 8:50am – 9:50am8:50am – 9:50amPeriod 3:Period 3: 10:00am – 10:40am10:00am – 10:40am

11stst Lunch: Lunch: LunchLunch: 10:00am – 10:30am: 10:00am – 10:30am

ClassClass: 10:35am – 11:40am: 10:35am – 11:40am22ndnd Lunch: Lunch: ClassClass: 10:00am – 10:35am: 10:00am – 10:35am

LunchLunch: 10:35am - 11:05am: 10:35am - 11:05am ClassClass: 11:10am - 11:40am: 11:10am - 11:40am

33rdrd Lunch: Lunch: ClassClass: 10:00am - 11:10am: 10:00am - 11:10am LunchLunch: 11:10am-11:40am: 11:10am-11:40am

Period 4:Period 4: 11:50am – 12:45pm11:50am – 12:45pm

General InformationGeneral Information Lunch: Closed CampusLunch: Closed Campus

Holmen High School Course Description Holmen High School Course Description GuideGuide

Summer SchoolSummer School

Transition Programs:Transition Programs:– August Registration/OrientationAugust Registration/Orientation– PRIDE DAY! September 14, 2012 (special day PRIDE DAY! September 14, 2012 (special day

just for freshmen)just for freshmen)

Stay InformedStay Informed Parent Portal on Infinite Parent Portal on Infinite

CampusCampus District/high school websiteDistrict/high school website Daily announcementsDaily announcements Parent Teacher Conferences-Parent Teacher Conferences-

Mid-term (Four Times a Year)Mid-term (Four Times a Year) Student PlannerStudent Planner Monthly Newsletter Monthly Newsletter Monthly Parent MeetingMonthly Parent Meeting

-Quarterly @ P/T -Quarterly @ P/T ConferenceConference

Special Special Programs/RecognitionsPrograms/Recognitions

Renaissance Program/NHS/Honor RollRenaissance Program/NHS/Honor Roll Pride CardsPride Cards Tutoring OpportunitiesTutoring Opportunities School DancesSchool Dances NCA School ImprovementNCA School Improvement

SecuritySecurity

Security Security GuardGuard

Police LiaisonPolice Liaison

- Officer Jim Kerr

- Security Guard Tim Schilling

Formula For Success…Formula For Success…

- Attendance + Attitude + Effort = Attendance + Attitude + Effort = SuccessSuccess

- ““In high school, everything counts!”In high school, everything counts!”- Respect, responsibility, and safety Respect, responsibility, and safety - Make connections…Make connections…

- Get to know your teachersGet to know your teachers- Make new friendsMake new friends

- Get Involved!Get Involved!- Ask for help when you need it!Ask for help when you need it!

Questions or Questions or Concerns?Concerns?

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