WELCOME KHS CLASS OF 2020 - Igniting a passion for learning - Kewaskum School District

WELCOME KHS CLASS OF 2020

    Igniting a passion for learning.

Counselors

Mrs. Kapler: Last names A-K
Mrs. Pokrzywa: Last names L-Z

Comprehensive school counseling: post-secondary
planning, personal/social concerns, scheduling, help with
school (study skills, organization), etc.

Trimester
●   Maintain or improve student learning and achievement

●   Provide students with greater access to courses, including advanced
    coursework to ensure that every student is college and career ready

●   Provide timely remediation

●   Provide greater depth of study

●   Maximize instructional time

Extracurriculars
Athletics & Competitive Teams:
Volleyball                     Bowling (Boys & Girls)
Football                       Basketball (Boys & Girls)
Golf (Boys & Girls)            Wrestling
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)   Ice Hockey (Boys & Girls)
Tennis (Boys & Girls)          Baseball
Soccer (Boys & Girls)          Softball
Chess                          Track & Field (Boys & Girls)
Trap Shooting                  Forensics
Mock Trial                     Ski Team

Opportunities offered at KHS
Clubs & Activities:
Academic Bowl      Forensics       KHS Musical
Art Club           HOPE            NHS
Bowling            Peers 4 Peers   Peers 4 Peers
Chess              Show Choir      Spring Play
Cribbage           KEY Club        Ski & Snowboard
Drama              Menagerie       Spanish Club
FHA/HERO           Mock Trial      Spanish Travelers
FFA                Show Choir      Student Government
Freshman Mentors   Trapshooting    Technology
                                   Yearbook

Registration Process
All students register through Skyward
   -All students: 7.5 Credits (Core & Electives)
   -All students: 2 Alternate Classes (choose classes you want to
   take!)

-Use KHS Course Selection sheet & Course Selection Book found
online to guide your selection process
       -Math recommendation required

What classes should I take?
Required Classes:
    -English: English 9
    -Math: Algebra or Geometry
    -Science: Biology
    -Social Studies:   World Cultures & Connections or Advanced Placement World Human Geography
    -Physical Education: Phy Ed 1, Phy Ed 1 (Choir) or Phy Ed 1 (Band)
    -Health: Health

                          Your required courses total 5 credits.
          You will need to register for a total of 7.5 plus 2 alternate classes

What classes should I take?
            Follow the course planning sheet for the class of 2020
- Graduation Requirements
- 4 Year Plan
- Post-Graduation Planning (Start to think about it)
- Follow course planning sequence under each department
-Explore areas of interest
-Laude and/or AP Courses
- Check prerequisites
- Talk to teachers
- Talk to counselor
- Wiscareers

Graduation Requirements
English:          4 Credits
Math:             3 Credits
Social Science:   3 Credits ( required: Gov & Law or A.P.   equivalency and passing grade on civics tests)

Science:          3 Credits (required: Biology and Chemistry , Physics or Astronomy/Earth Science)
Physical Ed:      1.5 Credits
Health:           0.5 Credit
Personal Finance: 0.5 Credit
Other Electives: 8.5 Credits
Total Credits:    24 Credits

     **KHS Requirements vs College/Tech School Requirements**

What Does this Mean?
Required Courses: Classes that are required for graduation as set by the state and/or
school district.
                          i.e. English, Math, Science, Phy Ed, etc.
Electives: Courses that are not required by the state or school district. The courses
enhance your education and focus on your interests/career aspirations (can be in core
areas).
                 i.e. Spanish, Choir, Art, Technology & Engineering, etc.
Prerequisites: Course need to take prior to electing this course. All classes with a
prerequisite are listed in the coursebook (noted with * on course selection sheet).
                     i.e. “Outdoor Power & Motorsports” requires “Small Engines” first.
                                    Can register for the same year
Transcripted Credit: “Articulated Course” agreement with MPTC. Completion may earn
credits for corresponding class at MPTC.
                     Noted in Course Book and as “TC” in Skyward

Do I need to take Spanish?
UW System:

 - UW Madison: Two years of one foreign language required

 - UW Milwaukee, UW Parkside, UW Platteville: Foreign language is not required
    but is strongly recommended. Foreign language credits earned in high school help satisfy the
    school’s foreign language requirement for graduation.

 - UW La Crosse: Average applicant has three years of foreign language.

       It ALWAYS depends on your career aspirations

Example of a Freshman Schedule
Trimester 1     Trimester 2        Trimester 3
1: English 9A   Biology A          Biology B
2:Algebra A     Algebra B          Today’s Technology
3: Art Survey   Health             English 9B
4: Spanish 2A   Spanish 2B         Drawing 1
5: Phy Ed 1     World Cultures A   World Cultures B

Example of a Freshman Schedule
                   with Spanish & Choir

Trimester 1     Trimester 2               Trimester 3
1: English 9A   Algebra B                 Art Survey
2: Biology A    World Cultures A          Biology B
3: Algebra A    English 9B                Health
4: Spanish 2A   Spanish 2B                World Cultures B
5: Choir        Choir/PE 1                Choir/PE 1

Registration Timeline
January 29th: Scheduling screens in Skyward turned on
   -Some classes already scheduled for you!
   -”A/B” Courses: Only need to select “A”

February 12th: Registration through Skyward Due!
   -Course planning sheets & AP Applications due to current Math teacher

Schedule Changes
No schedule changes unless there is an error!

  ***It is important you take the time now to
          select appropriate courses***

New to the district? (including parochial)
Pick up registration information at tonight’s parent
meeting.

Return registration packet with Course Selection Sheets to
KHS Student Services office by February 12th.

Still not sure if KHS is the right fit?
     ○ Contact Student Services

Freshman Warm-up Days
When: August 16th & 17th, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Why:     Students will enjoy presentations on topics such as:
           ● the first day of school
           ● the high school “Social Do’s and Don’ts” and “Lunchroom Use 101”
           ● how to read my schedule, find my classes, and use my locker
           ● how and why of using skyward student access
           ● getting involved...athletics and clubs, and much, much more
           ● buddied with a mentor

Cost:      $6.00 if you are choosing to purchase a 2020 Spirit Wear T-shirt to be turned
        into the KMS office by May 15, 2016.

KHS Student Services Website
KHS Website: Student Services/Counseling
  -Tonight’s Presentation
  -Course Selection Sheets (to help guide)
  -AP Applications
  -Step-by-step Skyward cheat sheet

Elective
Opportunities

Family and
Consumer Science
     -KHS Courses
      -Mrs. Dorst

Current Course Offerings

***Foods - Grades 9-12 Laude Course
      Articulated with MPTC for 2 credits

Human Relations - Grades 9-12

Child Development - Grades 10-12

***Food Science - Grades 10-12 Laude Course
   prerequisite - Passing grade in either Foods or Biology

Club offering FHA/HERO
In this club students gain skills related to Family and Consumer
Science.
● We meet 1 to 2 times per month.
● In December we sponsor Breakfast with Santa
● On Wednesday afternoons we offer refreshments during the
   Community Theater Groups gatherings
● Moneys raised are both toward Scholarships offered at the end
   of year for continuing education in the Family and Consumer
   Science Fields.

KHS Spanish
 Mr. Parnitzke and Mrs. Owens
 Spanish Club
 Spanish Travelers
 Global Education Certificate
 Should I enroll in Spanish 1 or 2?

Why Should I take Spanish?
Learning Spanish...
● Helps to understand English better.
● Expands future employment options.
● Allows communication with more people.
● Become more open-minded.
● Discover new cultures.
● Develop confidence.

Which Spanish class do I take?
● KMS students should take Spanish 2.

● Other students with little to no Spanish
  experience in middle school should take
  Spanish 1.

Spanish Club
 ●   Meets once per month and does monthly cultural activities.

Spanish Travelers

 ● Travel to a Spanish-speaking country every 2 years.
    ○   Panama-2016
    ○   Spain and France-2014

Why get a Global Education
Achievement Certificate (GEAC)?
Employers and Universities are looking for
people who can:
1. communicate effectively with anyone from any
   background
2. see and understand the world from a perspective other
   than one's own
3. understand and appreciate the diversity of
   societies and cultures.

How do I get the GEAC?
 1. Credits
    a.   4 years of Spanish
    b.   4 credits of classes with Global Focus
 2. Cultural Literacy
    a.   Reflect on 8 works of international media
 3. Cultural Activities
    a.   Reflect on 4 cultural activities
 4. Service Project
    a.   Complete 20 hours of service

GEAC Award (Senior year)
1. “Global Scholar” on the high school
   transcript.

2. Certificate from the Wisconsin Department
   of Public Instruction suitable for framing.

KHS Fine Arts
   Courses
 (Studio Arts)
   Ms. Hassler
       and
    Ms. Berry

Laude Courses or MPTC
•
            Articulated
    Drawing III
•   Painting III
•   Stained Glass Design II
•   Jewelry Design II
•   Ceramics II
•   Sculpture and 3D Design II
•   Digital Imaging I and Digital Imaging II
•   CAPP Art 101
•   AP Studio

Art Survey
                  Prerequisite for most art courses

• If you are interested in taking numerous art courses
  throughout high school – we recommend taking Art
  Survey as early as possible in your high school career so
  that you do not get stuck with a lot of overlap in
  scheduling where courses do not fit in your scheduling
  process – this gives you the most time possible to then fit
  in all art classes you are interested in taking over the
  course of 4 years.

Art Survey
           or
CAPP Art 101 (11th or 12
 grade students only –
  taken for 3 college
        credits)

Drawing I,
Drawing II,
Drawing III

Painting I,
Painting II,
Painting III

Stained Glass
  Design I,
Stained Glass
  Design II

Jewelry Design I,
Jewelry Design II

Ceramics I,
Ceramics II

Sculpture and 3D Design I,
Sculpture and 3D Design II

Digital Imaging I,
Digital Imaging II

Art Club
• Open to all KHS students – do not have to be
  in art classes to be an art club member
• Art Night – once a month
   –Come and create all types of art

Technology
     &
Engineering
 Education

Flowchart for Tech Ed. Courses

Freshman Course Offerings

● Architectural Design          ●   Metals Engineering 2
● Digital Communications        ●   Power & Energy Engineering
● Engineering Design Drafting   ●   Small Engines
  Technologies                  ●   Video Media Productions
● Fundamentals of Woodworking   ●   Advanced Media Productions
● Graphic Communications        ●   Web Page Design
● Advanced Graphic              ●   Welding Engineering 1
  Communications                ●   Welding Engineering 2
● Home Maintenance              ●   Women in Engineering
● Metals Engineering 1

Business
                                  Class Offerings

   Freshman            Sophomore                    Junior                   Senior

Exploring Business   Exploring Business      Exploring Business         Exploring Business

Today’s Technology   Today’s Technology      Today’s Technology         Today’s Technology

                        Accounting I            Accounting I               Accounting I

                        Accounting 2            Accounting 2               Accounting 2

                         Leadership        Sports, Entertainment, &   Sports, Entertainment, &
                                           Hospitality Management     Hospitality Management

                                             *Personal Finance*             Leadership
                                                 (Required)

                                                 Leadership

Exploring Business
                        Course Outline

●   Economics
●   Types of Businesses & Competition
●   “Start Your Own Business” Entrepreneurship
●   Management
       ■   Leadership
● Marketing
● Business Plan
● Stocks - “Invest & Make $$”

Today’s Technology
                  Course Outline

● Social Media - Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin &
  More
● Presentation Tools
● Interpreting Data
● Generate profit from technology
● Digital Citizenship
● Google Apps

AGRICULTURE CLASSES
     MRS. OELHAFEN

NOT JUST FOR “FARM KIDS” ANYMORE
1.   AGRISCIENCE: 10-12 - SCIENCE CREDIT
2.   WILDLIFE 1 : 9-12
3.   WILDLIFE 2: 9-12
4.   SMALL ANIMAL CARE & MANAGEMENT: 9-12
5.   MODERN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION: 9-12
6.   HORTICULTURE & LANDSCAPING: 9-12
7.   DAIRY PRODUCTION AND FOOD PROCESSING: 9-12
8.   AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS: 9-12

CLASS ACTIVITIES:
Hands on activities engage students and promote teamwork and problem solving.

FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES
Opportunity for students to experience classroom topics in the “real world”.

EXTRA CURRICULAR:FFA
          FFA: A NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION
●   (formally known as Future Farmers of America)
●   Currently 70 members on roster!
●   Active group: Community Service,
●   Leadership Conferences, Competitions
●   Fundraising
●   Fun Group Outings.
●   Monthly Evening Meetings.

AP Human Geography
Not required - World Cultures and Connections is the alternative
    What is it?
    Why take it?

Characteristics we are looking for:
 1. Serious student who enjoys social studies courses, willing to read text,
    participate in class, etc.
2. Maturity
3. Organizational skills

Students WILL have to put time in outside of school if they wish to succeed!