School CounselorsJenessa Reid A-Hi

Dave Roeglin/Krystal Salzmann Hj-RJeanna Carlson S-Z

9th Grade Registration

9th grade Registration Overview

1. Pick up registration folder containing registration card, teacher recommendation form, and instruction sheet

2. Make your choices and complete the pink card3. Return all registration materials by March 7 to

your Career Quest teacher.4. Student requests are entered into the

scheduling system in early March and the 2014-15 schedule is built around student requests during the months of March through July.

5. Schedules are generally available in mid-August and there is a one week period for limited adjustments due to conflicts

Resources on the Marshfield High School Website

1. This powerpoint is online and can be accessed from the Counseling Department link.

2. Information about the AP program is available on the Advanced Placement link.

3. The course of study guide can be accessed under the Handbooks link.

4. Complete information about summer school can be accessed from the Summer School link.

Recommendation Sheets in MMS Student Folders

• Teacher recommendations in the 4 core areas (English, Math, Social Science, Science) and Computer Applications and World Languages.

• Parents and students should discuss grades, teacher recommendations, test scores, extra-curricular commitments, study habits, and organizational skills.

• Computer Application suggestions based on Mr. Akin’s or Special Education teacher suggestions

Course Catalogue OverviewDaily Time Schedule pg. 2Graduation Requirements pg. 4Schedule change policy pg. 5Class Rank and GPA pg.6Career Pathway information pg. 8Individual Learning Plan pg. 16English, Math, and Social Studies Course

Sequences pg. 32, pg. 39, pg. 53Alphabetical Index

Math SelectionsRefer the course guide to view the math

sequencesProgress (or lack of) in the next 3 months

may influence your math course selection. You can adjust your selection by contacting your MHS counselor prior to June 1.

Students taking algebra this year who have consistently earned less than a grade of “C-” should consider retaking Algebra in grade 9. Strong Algebra skills are the foundation of high school math success.

Algebra 1 R or H Skills for Success

Minimum of 15-30 minutes per day outside of class for each assignment given

Assertiveness to ask questions when they encounter difficulty

Patience to do substantial repetition of review problems to prepare for tests

Willingness to participate in feedback loop (retakes)

Geometry Honors Skills for Success

Candidates should have earned an A/A- in Algebra 1

Be comfortable with challenge and frustration, it is part of this course

Have time in your schedule when you can get extra help such as a study hall or before or after school

Commit at least half an hour to homework for this class each night

Be able to focus on developing your skills, not just on getting an “A”.

Social Science SelectionUS Hist & Am Gov R 301 is a regulars level

American Government class that will challenge the average student

Advanced Placement Hist Am Gov & Pol H 302 is a rigorous, in-depth survey of government that is designed to prepare students for their first AP exam in May of 2015. Students must have a grade of an A or B in Global Studies along with a teacher recommendation.

US History & Am Gov Foundations 400 must be taken with English I Essentials and is for students who are developing their reading and writing skills and require a slower pace and more structure in the classroom.

English Selections

English I 401 is an regulars literature composition course designed to challenge the average student

English I 402 is an honors course for students with strong interest and motivation in literature and writing

English I Essentials 400 must be taken with US History & Am Gov Foundations and is for students who are developing their reading and writing skills and require a slower pace and more structure in the classroom.

English 1 Honors Skills for Success

Willingness to write multiple drafts of lengthy papers without whining

Initiative to contact instructor for direction or feedback when needed

Self confidence to accept criticism and use it constructively to improve their writing

Motivation to read and process literature independently

Organization to work on lengthy projects over several weeks

Biology Honors Skill for SuccessOrganizational Skills sufficient enough to

keep handouts, notes, labs accessibleWillingness to take notes and the motivation

to get better at itThe self-discipline to review these notes

regularlyThe self-discipline to read a textbook to

prepare for the next days lectureTest preparation over multiple daysConsistent, complete work on lab write upsResilience to respond to a low test score by

participating in a feedback loop

Summer School RegistrationSummer school registration will be

through Skyward Student AccessRegistration will open on Thursday,

February 27th at 6:00pm and close on Friday, March 21st at 5:59pm.

Classes will fill on a first come, first serve basis. After March 21st, there will be a waiting list in guidance for classes that are filled.

Summer School Registration Cont.Do not register on the pink card for classes you

intend to take in Summer School. Write Summer School classes in the box on the registration card.

Classes will begin June 16th and conclude July 25th

You may only miss 5 days of Summer SchoolSummer School options include: Fit for Life,

Healthy Choices, Computer Applications, Tailor Made Math, and Food Around the World

If you drop a Summer School class and it is a required class for graduation, you may need to adjust your fall schedule.

QUESTIONS?Jenessa Reid – reidj@marshfield.k12.wi.us

Dave Roeglin – roeglin@marshfield.k12.wi.us

Krystal Salzmann – salzmannk@marshfield.k12.wi.us

Jeanna Carlson - carlsonj@marshfield.k12.wi.us

Guidance Phone: 715-387-4332