Welcome to
Orientation
Our Mission…
“Learning together, every staff,
every student, every day.”
High School Information
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Website: www.holmen.k12.wi.us
Phone:
– High School: 526-3372
– Guidance Office: 526-3515
 Ms. Crosby (A-H): Ext. #6113
 Mrs. Shepard (I-Q): Ext. #6115
 Mrs. 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 Know
Block:
 Term:
 Skinny:
 Electives:
 Homeroom/Resource:
 Four Year Plan:
 Explore Test:
 Course Description Book:
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Required Freshmen Classes
One Credit of Language 9
 One Credit of Physical Education 9
 One Credit of Biology (I & II)
 One Credit of Math (8th grade teacher
recommendation)
 0.5 Credit of Social Studies 9 or Honors SS 9
 0.5 Credit of Health
 0.5 Credit of Computer Applications
 2.5 Additional Credits of electives
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***No Music
Student Name: _________________________________
Math Teacher: _________________________________
*TURN INTO MATH TEACHER BY FEBRUARY 13th
*.5 Credit must be scheduled for each period/term (i.e. 1A1B = .5 Credit)
TERM 1
TERM 2
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.
*All 2 Term Classes MUST have 2 numbers
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
3A
Honors 9 Social Studies 2343 OR
Social Studies 9 2342
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
3B
Honors 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
Number
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
4B
Course Name
Alternates - Must be 2 Credits
These will be the only courses that will be allowed to be added to your 2012-2013 Schedule
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___________ _______
Course Name
Course Name
Course Name
Course Name
Number
Number
Number
Number
***Band & Choir OR Orchestra
Student Name: _________________________________
Math Teacher: _________________________________
*TURN INTO MATH TEACHER BY FEBRUARY 13th
*.5 Credit must be scheduled for each period/term (i.e. 1A1B=.5 credit)
TERM 1
1A
Band 1
Choir 3010
TERM 2
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.
*All 2 Term Classes MUST have 2 numbers
TERM 3
3006
Band 2
OR Orchestra 3014 Choir 3011
3007
Band 3
OR Orchestra 3015 Choir 3012
TERM 4
3008
Band 4
3009
OR Orchestra 3015 Choir 3013 OR Orchestra 3016
1B
2A
Language 9
1410
Language 9B
1457
BIOLOGY I
2219
BIOLOGY II
2220
2B
Language 9
1410
Language 9B
1457
BIOLOGY I
2219
BIOLOGY II
2220
3A
P.E. Outdoor
5003
P.E. Indoor
5004
Health
1610
Social Studies 9 2342 OR Honors 9
Social Studies 2343
3B
P.E. Outdoor
5003
P.E. Indoor
5004
Health
1610
Social 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
Alternates - Must be 2 Credits
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
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Course Name
Number
____________ _______
Course Name
Number
These will be the only courses that will be allowed to be added to your 2012-2013 Schedule
___________ ________
Course Name
Number
___________ _______
Course Name
Number
***Band Only
Student Name: _________________________________
Math Teacher: _________________________________
*TURN INTO MATH TEACHER BY FEBRUARY 13th
*.5 Credit must be scheduled for each period/term (i.e. 1A1B = .5 Credit)
TERM 1
TERM 2
3006
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.
*All 2 Term Classes MUST have 2 numbers
TERM 3
1A
Band 1
1B
Comp Apps B CUC 1257
Comp Apps B 1258
Honors 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
2A
Language 9
1410
Language 9B
1457
BIOLOGY I
2219
BIOLOGY II
2220
2B
Language 9
1410
Language 9B
1457
BIOLOGY I
2219
BIOLOGY II
2220
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
4A
Course Name
4B
Course Name
Alternates - Must be 2 Credits
Band 2
3007
Band 3
TERM 4
3008
Band 4
3009
Number
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
Number
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
These will be the only courses that will be allowed to be added to your 2012-2013 Schedule
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Course Name
Number
____________ _______
Course Name
Number
___________ ________
Course Name
Number
___________ _______
Course Name
Number
***Choir and/or Orchestra Only
Student Name: _________________________________
Math Teacher: _________________________________
*TURN INTO MATH TEACHER BY FEBRUARY 13th
*.5 Credit must be scheduled for each period/term (i.e. 1A1B = .5 Credit)
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.
*All 2 Term Classes MUST have 2 numbers
TERM 1
TERM 2
Comp Apps A CUC 1255
Choir 3010 OR Orchestra
3014
Comp Apps A 1256
Choir 3011 OR Orchestra
3015
2A
Language 9
1410
Language 9B
1457
BIOLOGY I
2219
BIOLOGY II
2220
2B
Language 9
1410
Language 9B
1457
BIOLOGY I
2219
BIOLOGY II
2220
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
4A
Course Name
1A
TERM 3
TERM 4
Honors 9 Social Studies A CUC 2338 Honors 9 Social Studies A 2339 OR
OR Social Stud 9 A CUC 2349
Social Stud 9 A 2350
Choir 3012 OR Orchestra 3016 Choir 3013 OR Orchestra 3017
1B
4B
Course Name
Alternates - Must be 2 Credits
Number
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
Number
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
Course Name
Number
These will be the only courses that will be allowed to be added to your 2012-2013 Schedule
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Course Name
Number
____________ _______
Course Name
Number
___________ ________
Course Name
Number
___________ _______
Course Name
Number
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. #6113
MRS. PATTY SHEPARD, EXT. #6115
MRS. LAURIE KESSLER, EXT. #6117
Block Schedule
Sample Schedule: Without “skinny”
TERM 1 – Sept. – Nov.
Hour 1
01-02
Hour 2
03-04
Hour 3
05-06
Hour 4
07-08
Spanish I
Biology I
Ceramics
Computer Apps
TERM 2 – Nov. – Jan.
Hour 1
01-02
Hour 2
03-04
Hour 3
05-06
Hour 4
07-08
TERM 3 – Jan. – Mar.
Hour 1
01-02
Hour 2
03-04
Hour 3
05-06
Hour 4
07-08
Phy. Ed. 9
Algebra I
Social Studies 9
Language Arts 9
Spanish I
Biology II
Health
Intro to Technology
TERM 4 – Mar. – June
Hour 1
01-02
Hour 2
03-04
Hour 3
05-06
Hour 4
07-08
Phy. Ed. 9
Algebra I
Animal Health
Language Arts 9
Block Schedule
Sample Schedule: With “skinny”
TERM 1 – Sept. – Nov.
Hour 1
1st Half * 01
2nd Half * 02
Hour 2
03-04
Hour 3
05-04
Hour 4
07-08
Band-A
Computer Apps – B
Biology 1
Ceramics I
Hot Metals
TERM 2 – Nov. – Jan.
Hour 1
1st Half * 01
2nd Half * 02
Hour 2
1.
Hour 3
05-06
Hour 4
07-08
TERM 3 – Jan. – Mar.
Hour 1
01-02
Hour 2
03-04
Hour 3
1st Half * 05
2nd Half * 06
Hour 4
07-08
Phy. Ed. 9
Algebra I
Band-A
Social Studies 9 - B
Language Arts 9
Band-A
Computer Apps - B
Biology II
Health 9
Intro to Technology
TERM 4 – Mar. – June
Hour 1
01-02
Hour 2
03-04
Hour 3
1st Half * 05
2nd Half * 06
Hour 4
07-08
Phy. Ed. 9
Algebra I
Band-A
Social Studies 9 - B
Language Arts 9
Note on Schedule Changes!
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The following are legitimate reasons for class changes IF class size
allows it:
*To meet graduation requirements
*To repeat a course that you failed
*If you did not meet prerequisite for course
*To improve the rigor of your course selection
*To balance academic course load
*If there was a computer error in your schedule
*To make adjustments for Youth Options or special program
*If there is a lack of foundational skills for the course (need
teacher signature)
Schedule changes will NOT be made for lunch changes, to be with
friends, to switch hours, and/or to switch teachers
Students who request a change, will need to fill out a Schedule
Change form (available in the Guidance Office) & return the form
with a parent signature.
Required Courses for Graduation
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
Math
Physical Education
Health
Computer Apps
Personal Finance
Elective
Total
4.5 Credits
3.5 Credits
2.0 Credits
2.0 Credits
2.5 Credits
.5 Credits
.5 Credits
.5 Credits
10.0 Credits
26.0 Credits
Academic Information
Grading Policy
A+
A
AB+
B
B-
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(100-98%)
(97-95%)
(94-92%)
(91-89%)
(88-86%)
(85-83%)
= 4.33
= 4.00
= 3.67
= 3.33
= 3.00
= 2.67
26 Credits for Graduation
Academic Requirements met
C+
C
CD+
D
D-
(82-80%)
(79-76%)
(75-74%)
(73-71%)
(70-68%)
(67-65%)
= 2.33
= 2.00
= 1.67
= 1.33
= 1.00
= 0.67
F
(Below 65%) = 0 Points
Academic Resource Initiative
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Homeroom Resource Schedule-Weekly for 40 minutes
Teachers refer students weekly to receive extra
assistance during homeroom
Students will be given a resource pass from referring
teacher
Students can be referred for:
– Receiving a grade of 73% or lower in a class
– Missing work, quizzes, or tests (or re-doing them)
– Brush up on skills
– Enrichment
Available Resources
Tuesday Academic Resource: Every student
 Power Hour: 3-4 p.m. Monday-Thurs.
 Math Tutoring:
– M, W, Th, F: before school
– M-Th: after school
 Individual Teachers available before or after school
 LMC open 7-4 (computers, help with research, study
area)
 ESL services
 TAG/Advanced Placement/Youth Options Coordinator
 Case Manager for those with IEP’s
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Daily Schedule
Period 1: 7:40am – 9:10am
Period 2: 9:20am – 10:55am
Period 3: 10:55am – 1:05pm (Lunch Period)
1st Lunch: Lunch: 10:55am - 11:30am
Class: 11:30am - 1:05pm
2nd Lunch: Class: 11:00am - 11:47am
Lunch: 11:47am - 12:17pm
Class: 12:22pm – 1:10pm
3rd Lunch: Class: 11:00am-12:35pm
Lunch: 12:35pm-1:05pm
Period 4: 1:15pm – 2:45pm
Homeroom Schedule
Period 1: 7:40am – 9:00am
Homeroom: 9:10am-9:50am
Period 2: 9:55am-11:20am
Period 3: 11:25am – 1:20pm
1st Lunch: Lunch: 11:20am – 11:50am
Class: 11:55am - 1:20pm
2nd Lunch: Class: 11:25am - 12:05pm
Lunch: 12:05pm - 12:35pm
Class: 12:40pm - 1:20pm
3rd Lunch: Class: 11:25am - 12:45pm
Lunch: 12:50pm-1:20pm
Period 4:
1:25pm – 2:45pm
Early Release Schedule
Period 1:
Period 2:
Period 3:
7:40am – 8:40am
8:50am – 9:50am
10:00am – 10:40am
1st Lunch: Lunch: 10:00am – 10:30am
Class: 10:35am – 11:40am
2nd Lunch: Class: 10:00am – 10:35am
Lunch: 10:35am - 11:05am
Class: 11:10am - 11:40am
3rd Lunch: Class: 10:00am - 11:10am
Lunch: 11:10am-11:40am
Period 4:
11:50am – 12:45pm
General Information
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Lunch: Closed Campus
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Holmen High School Course Description Guide
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Summer School
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Transition Programs:
– August Registration/Orientation
– PRIDE DAY! September 14, 2012 (special day just for
freshmen)
Stay Informed
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Parent Portal on Infinite
Campus
District/high school website
Daily announcements
Parent Teacher ConferencesMid-term (Four Times a Year)
Student Planner
Monthly Newsletter
Monthly Parent Meeting
-Quarterly @ P/T
Conference
Special Programs/Recognitions
Renaissance Program/NHS/Honor Roll
 Pride Cards
 Tutoring Opportunities
 School Dances
 NCA School Improvement
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Security
 Security
 Police
Guard
Liaison
- Officer Jim Kerr
- Security Guard Tim Schilling
Formula For Success…
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Attendance + Attitude + Effort = Success
“In high school, everything counts!”
Respect, responsibility, and safety
Make connections…
- Get to know your teachers
- Make new friends
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Get Involved!
Ask for help when you need it!
Questions or Concerns?
Thank You For Coming!