M E N O M O N E E F a L L S H I G H S C H O O L

COURSE GUIDE 17 18 SCHOOL YEAR

M E N O M O N E E F A L L S H I G H S C H O O L

W W W . S D M F S C H O O L S . O R G TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome/Mission Statement/Non Discrimination Policy ...... 3 Graduation Credit Requirements ...... 4 Academic Preparation Chart ...... 5 Student Fees ...... 6 Four Year Plan ...... 7 Explanation of Grades/Grade Point Values ...... 10 NCAA Scholarship Eligibility ...... 10 Having A Purpose to Your Planning: Career Cluster Information ...... 12

OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN COLLEGE CREDIT Advanced Placement Program...... 21 Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP)...... 21 Transcripted Credit ...... 22 Advanced Standing ...... 23 Project Lead The Way ...... 23

OFF CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES Youth Options ...... 24 Course Options ...... 24 GPS ...... 25 WCTC Dual Enrollment ...... 25

EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Youth Apprenticeship ...... 26 Supervised Occupational Experience (SOE) ...... 27 Career Academies ...... 28

DEPARTMENTS AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS New Course Offerings for 2016-2017 ...... 36 Alternative Education ...... 37 Online Opportunities ...... 38 Art ...... 45 AVID ...... 51 Business and Information Technology ...... 52 Computer Science ...... 61 English ...... 63 Family and Consumer Science ...... 69 Library Media Center ...... 75 Mathematics ...... 76 Music ...... 82 Science ...... 87 Social Studies ...... 94 Special Education ...... 100 Technology Education and Engineering ...... 101 Wellness Education ...... 108 World Language ...... 112

OPTIONAL PROGRAMS Mid-term Graduation ...... 117 Early Release/Late Start ...... 117 PE Waiver ...... 117 “Zero Hour” Opportunity ...... 118 Independent Study ...... 119

WELCOME TO MENOMONEE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL!

Our Career Planning and Course Selection Guide is designed to assist you in thinking about post- high school plans and making course selections for the next academic year. Listed below are some reminders for making choices.

• All courses will need to meet a minimum enrollment to be offered. If you think you will want a course in either semester next year, sign up now! Classes cannot be introduced once the scheduling is completed this spring.

• Not all courses are offered each semester, or every period of the day. Courses are scheduled by student demand and staffing constraints.

• When registering for your selections, ACCURACY IS VERY IMPORTANT!

• If a course is dropped after the first week of the semester, it can only be replaced with a study hall.

• If a course is dropped after two weeks, a student will receive an ‘F’ for the class.

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

District Mission

In partnership with family and community, the School District of Menomonee Falls provides the best personalized and comprehensive education so our students will be prepared for, and positively contribute to, a profoundly different future.

NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The School District of Menomonee Falls does not discriminate against pupils on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in education programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. If any student feels there has been a discriminatory situation in regard to any of the above named classes or in violation of Title IX, Section 504, or Title II of ADA, please contact the building administrator or Kathy Young, the Director of Pupil Services, at 262-255-8695 or W156 N8480 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, or [email protected].

MENOMONEE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

Department Required Courses Credits Needed

English English 9 2.0 English 10 2.0 English 11 2.0 English 12 2.0

Mathematics Various Courses 6.0 3 years required

Science Graduation Years through 2019 Physical Science 2.0 Biology 2.0 Elective 2.0

Science Graduation Years beginning with 2020 Biology 2.0 4 credits science electives 4.0

Social Studies World History 2.0 US History 2.0 US Government or AP Us Gov & Politics 1.0 Economics or AP Micro/Macro Economics 1.0 Successfully complete the WI state mandated Civics Test

Wellness Education Foundations of Fitness-Grade 9 1.0 Wellness Education Elective-Grade 10 1.0 Wellness Education Elective-Grade 11 or 12 1.0 21st Century Wellness – Grade 10 1.0

Business Personal Finance 1.0

Electives 15.0

TOTAL 46.0

It is strongly recommended each student be enrolled in seven classes each semester. However, all students must take a minimum of six classes each semester to be considered a full time student.

MENOMONEE FALLS HIGH ACADEMIC PREPARATION CHART

SUBJECT MENOMONEE FALLS MINIMUM COLLEGE SELECTIVE COLLEGE* HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION RECOMMENDATIONS

English 8 credits 4 years 4-5 years Honors & AP Level Mathematics 6 credits 3 years 4 years To include: Algebra 1, Honors & AP Level Algebra 2, Geometry Science 6 credits 3 years 4 years Graduation Years • 2 credits Physical Science 2 with laboratory To include: Biology, through 2019 • 2 credits Biology Chemistry, Physics • 2 credits elective Science 6 credits 3 years 4 years Graduation Years • 2 credits Biology 2 with laboratory To include: Biology, beginning with 2020 • 4 credits Science electives Chemistry, Physics

Social Studies 6 credits 3 years 4 years World History, US History, US Honors & AP Level Government , Economics

**Successfully complete the Civics Test required by the state of WI Business 1 credit Personal Finance

Wellness 1 credit-21st Century Wellness

Education 3 credits-Wellness Education

World Language Not required but recommended UW Madison – 2 3-4 years of the same years language Electives 15 credits 4 academic credits Academic elective from the above areas recommended

TOTAL 46 credits 17 (or more) 18-20 academic credits academic credits

*Students seeking admission to HIGHLY COMPETITIVE institutions should consider as many Honors Level and Advanced Placement classes as possible.

**The state required Civics Test will be done within the US Government/ AP United States Government and Politics class.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MENOMONEE FALLS MENOMONEE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

(TENTATIVE) STUDENT FEES – EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2017 GENERAL FEES* 2017-18 (TENTATIVE) FEES MFHS High School $130.00 Hallway Locker/Locks $ 5.00 Student Handbook $ 5.00

OTHER FEES* Art Dept Materials Fee (one fee per semester) $ 25.00 Family and Consumer Science Dept Materials Fee $ 25.00 (one fee per semester) Technology Education and Engineering Dept Materials Fee $ 25.00 (one fee per semester) Lifeguard Training (Fee collected in class.) $ 80.00 Music (Choir, Band & Orchestra) $ 25.00 Musical Instrument Rental $ 75.00 Outdoor Adventure Course $ 75.00 Parking 1/2 Year $ 85.00 Parking Full Year $ 170.00 Yearbook $ 60.00 Activity (Club) Fee (Unlimited Activities/Year) $ 20.00 Athletic Fees/Sports (Max. 4 sports/Family) $ 140.00

*All Fees are Subject to Change as a result of the 2017-18 Budget Planning Process

FOUR YEAR PLAN - Graduating Classes through 2018 FRESHMAN YEAR First Semester Second Semester 1. English 9 1. English 9 2. Math 2. Math 3. Physical Science 3. Physical Science 4. World History or AP Human Geography-Honors 4. World History or AP Human Geography-Honors 5. Foundations of Fitness: PE 9 (Either Semester) 5. 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. Study Hall 8. Study Hall

SOPHOMORE YEAR First Semester Second Semester 1. English 10 1. English 10 2. Math 2. Math 3. Biology 3. Biology 4. US History or AP US History-Honors 4. US History or AP US History-Honors 5. PE 10 Choice (either semester) 5. 21st Century Wellness 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. Study Hall 8. Study Hall

JUNIOR YEAR First Semester Second Semester 1. English 11 or AP Lang & Comp 11-Honors 1. English 11 or AP Lang & Comp 11-Honors 2. Math 2. Math 3. Economics (either semester) or 3. US Government (either semester) or AP Micro/Macro Economics (full year) AP US Gov & Politics (full year) 4. Science Elective 4. Science Elective 5. PE 11 Choice (either semester) 5. Personal Finance (Either semester) 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. Study Hall 8. Study Hall

SENIOR YEAR First Semester Second Semester 1. Lit Elective or AP Lit & Comp 12-Honors 1. Lit Elective or AP Lit & Comp 12-Honors 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. Study Hall OR Early Release/Late Start 8. Study Hall OR Early Release/Late Start

FOUR YEAR PLAN - Graduating Classes through 2019 FRESHMAN YEAR First Semester Second Semester 1. English 9 1. English 9 2. Math 2. Math 3. Physical Science 3. Physical Science 4. World History or AP Human Geography-Honors 4. World History or AP Human Geography-Honors 5. Foundations of Fitness: PE 9 (Either Semester) 5. 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. Study Hall 8. Study Hall

JUNIOR YEAR First Semester Second Semester 1. English 11 or AP Lang & Comp 11-Honors 1. English 11 or AP Lang & Comp 11-Honors 2. Math 2. Math 3. US Government (either semester) or 3. AP US Gov & Politics (full year) 4. Science Elective 4. Science Elective 5. PE 11 Choice (either semester) 5. Personal Finance (Either semester) 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. Study Hall 8. Study Hall

SENIOR YEAR First Semester Second Semester 1. Lit Elective or AP Lit & Comp 12-Honors 1. Lit Elective or AP Lit & Comp 12-Honors 2. Economics (either semester) or 2. AP Micro/Macro Economics (full year) 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. Study Hall OR Early Release/Late Start 8. Study Hall OR Early Release/Late Start

FOUR YEAR PLAN - Beginning with the Class of 2020 FRESHMAN YEAR First Semester Second Semester 1. English 9 1. English 9 2. Math 2. Math 3. Biology 3. Biology 4. World History or AP Human Geography-Honors 4. World History or AP Human Geography-Honors 5. Foundations of Fitness: PE 9 (Either Semester) 5. 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. Study Hall 8. Study Hall

SOPHOMORE YEAR First Semester Second Semester 1. English 10 1. English 10 2. Math 2. Math 3. Science Elective 3. Science Elective 4. US History or AP US History-Honors 4. US History or AP US History-Honors 5. PE 10 Choice (either semester) 5. 21st Century Wellness 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. Study Hall 8. Study Hall

MENOMONEE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL EXPLANATION OF GRADES & GRADE POINT VALUES

The Menomonee Falls High School grading system is a 1-tier system with eligible courses (core subject honor classes and classes receiving post secondary credit) receiving an additional grade point value of .025 per semester course. The additional grade point value shall be added after the student’s grades are averaged at the end of each semester.

Grade % Weight A (93-100) 4.0 A- (90-92) 3.67

B+ (87-89) 3.33 B (83-86) 3.0 B- (80-82) 2.67

C+ (77-79) 2.33 C (73-76) 2.0 C- (70-72) 1.67

D+ (67-69) 1.33 D (63-66) 1.0 D- (60-62) .67

F Below 60 0

Looking to your Future…

Grades and Course Selection The most selective colleges will always expect students to take the most rigorous course of study available in their high school. Avoiding a challenging course to “protect” a high GPA will hurt a student in these highly competitive settings.

While good grades are important, rigorous coursework is always the first, most important consideration for all students. Student essays and teacher recommendations are also powerful factors.

Every college is different, and colleges will change from year to year as they make decisions about students. Some of these colleges will accept either a weighted or regular GPA for scholarship qualification. The key is to investigate each college individually.

NCAA Scholarship Eligibility

To plan for NCAA eligibility, students must consult frequently with their school counselor regarding course selections. The NCAA website should be consulted regularly to find the high school core courses that are approved. Go to https://web3.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction?hsActionSubmit=searchHighSchool

Other NCAA requirements on GPA and ACT scores can be found at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

Students graduating from Menomonee Falls High School may receive a weighted grade in post-secondary credit and core subject Honor’s classes.

Each weighted grade course listed below shall be given an additional grade point value of .025 on a 4.0 scale. The additional grade point value will be added after the student’s grades are averaged at the end of each semester.

Eligible courses receiving post-secondary credit are as follows:

• AP Art History-Honors (Online) • Assistant Child Care Teacher-Honors TC • AP Biology-Honors • College Accounting II-Honors TC/CAPP • AP Calculus AB-Honors • Computer Science 1-Honors AS • AP Calculus BC-Honors • Digital Electronics-Honors AS • AP Chemistry-Honors • Entrepreneurship-Honors TC • AP Comparative Government & Politics - • Food Service-Honors TC Honors • Healthcare Customer Relationship • AP Computer Science Java-Honors Management-Honors TC • AP Computer Science Principles-Honors • Information Technology-Honors TC • AP Environmental Science-Honors • Information Technology Management-Honors • AP German V-Honors TC • AP Human Geography-Honors • Introduction to Engineering Design-Honors AS • AP Language & Composition 11-Honors • Introduction to Healthcare-Honors TC • AP Literature & Composition 12-Honors • Introduction to Health Records-Honors TC • AP Microeconomics/ Macroeconomics- • Managerial Accounting-Honors CAPP Honors • Medical Terminology-Honors TC • AP Music Theory-Honors • Medical Terminology/HCA-Honors TC • AP Physics-Honors • Physics of Everyday Life-Honors TC • AP Psychology-Honors • Principles of Engineering-Honors AS • AP Spanish V-Honors • Principles of Healthcare/HCA-Honors TC • AP Statistics-Honors • AP Studio Art-Drawing-Honors AS – Advanced Standing • AP Studio Art-2D Design-Honors TC – Transcripted Credit • AP Studio Art-2D Design Photography- Honors • AP Studio Art-3D Design-Honors • AP U.S. Government and Politics-Honors • AP United States History-Honors

In addition, the following core subjects will receive honors credit:

• Algebra 2-Honors • English 10-Honors • Biology -Honors • Functions,Statistics & Trig-Honors • Chemistry I-Honors • Geometry-Honors • Earth & Space Science-Honors • Human Anatomy/Physiology-Honors • English 9-Honors • Pre-Calculus-Honors • English 10-Healthcare Academy Honors

HAVING A PURPOSE TO YOUR PLANNING: CAREER CLUSTER INFORMATION The 16 Career Clusters

The 16 Career Clusters have been identified to help students develop a program of study with a purpose in mind. We have provided more detailed information in the pages that follow on the seven Career Clusters that have been identified as “hot” job markets in the near future. Those specific clusters have been identified here with shading. Parents, students, and counselors should have a conversation about post high school plans using this information and additional information at: www.wicareerpathways.org.

The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.

Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.

Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.

Business Professions: Planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Planning and services for financial and investment banking, insurance, and financial management.

Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services.

Planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.

Executing governmental functions to include Governance; National Security; Foreign Service; Planning; Revenue and Taxation; Regulation; and Management and Administration at the local, state, and federal levels.

Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other facilities and services including lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related service.

Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs.

Design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services.

Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.

Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities.

Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.

Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water, as well as related professional and technical support services such as logistics and facility maintenance.

My top three Career Clusters of interest are:

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

CAREER OPTIONS: HIGH DEMAND EXAMPLES ENTRY SALARY

High School Diploma On-the-Job Training and/or Minimal Experience Clerk, Cashier, Sales Associate $8-10/Hour $16-20,800/Yr

Certification Technical College, Apprenticeship Web Designer, HR Specialist $14-16/Hour $29-33,280/Yr

Associates Degree Technical College Web Developer, Appraiser $18-25/Hour $37-52,000/Yr

Bachelors, Professional Degree Colleges/Universities Manager, Accountant, Finance $50.000/Year

FOUR YEAR COURSE PLAN Suggested Courses for the Career Pathways

Career Pathway 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Information *Information *Information Professional Design Web Design and Technology Technology Technology and Publishing Social Media Management Management *AP Computer -Computer Science 1 Science Principles *Advanced -Advanced Programming *AP Computer Programming Science Java Finance & Business Ventures Accounting I *Accounting II *College Accounting Accounting Business Marketing Business Ventures Marketing Principles Business Law *Honors and Management Entrepreneurship Business International Communication Business

Students who are interested in these career pathways are also encouraged to take the following sequence of courses in math and science. World Language (German or Spanish) is also recommended.

Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Math Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus *AP Calculus Science Biology Chemistry Physics Additional Elective *Indicates opportunity to earn college credit with the course

Planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services.

CAREER OPTIONS: HIGH DEMAND EXAMPLES ENTRY SALARY

High School Diploma On-the-Job Training and/or Minimal Experience Child Care, Library Assistant $8-10/Hour $16-21,000/Yr

Certification Technical College, Apprenticeship Education Aide, Preschool $10-12/Hour $21-25,000/Yr

Associates Degree Technical College Library Tech, Early Childhood $12-16/Hour $25-33,000/Yr

Bachelors, Professional Degree Colleges/Universities Teacher, Psych, Tech, Library $40.000/Year

FOUR YEAR COURSE PLAN Suggested Courses for the Career Pathways

Human Services Introduction to Child Development *Assistant Childcare *Childcare Teacher Human Services Teacher Apprenticeship

Relationships *AP Psychology

Introduction to Sociology Social Sciences

Students who are interested in these career pathways are encouraged to also take four years of World Language (German or Spanish).

*Indicates opportunity to earn college credit with the course

Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

CAREER OPTIONS: HIGH DEMAND EXAMPLES ENTRY SALARY

High School Diploma On-the-Job Training and/or Minimal Experience CNA, Food Service $10/Hour $20,800/Yr

Certification Technical College, Apprenticeship EMT, Paramedic, CNA $14-16/Hour $29-33,200/Yr

Associates Degree Technical College Nursing, Technician, Assistant $18-25/Hour $37-52,000/Yr

Bachelors, Professional Degree Colleges/Universities Therapies, Administration, Doctor $60,000/Year

FOUR YEAR COURSE PLAN Suggested Courses for the Career Pathways

Career Pathway 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Healthcare *Introduction to *Intro to Health *Medical Terminology Apprenticeship/SOE Healthcare Records Healthcare *Information *Healthcare Customer Business *Intro to Health Administration Technology Relationship Communication Records Management *Accounting II Accounting I

Students who are interested in these career pathways should also take the following sequence of courses in math and science.

Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Math Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus *AP Calculus Science Biology Chemistry Physics *AP Biology Anatomy & Phys. *AP Chemistry

*Indicates opportunity to earn college credit with the course

Hospitality and tourism encompasses the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other facilities and services including lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related service.

CAREER OPTIONS: HIGH DEMAND EXAMPLES ENTRY SALARY

High School Diploma On-the-Job Training and/or Minimal Experience Server, Desk Clerk, Host $8-10/Hour $16-20,800/Yr

Certification Technical College, Apprenticeship Assistant Chef, Cust. Service $14-16/Hour $29-33,280/Yr

Associates Degree Technical College Chef, Shift Manager $18-25/Hour $37-52,000/Yr

Bachelors, Professional Degree Colleges/Universities Manager, Lead Chef, Finance $50.000/Year

FOUR YEAR COURSE PLAN Suggested Courses for the Career Pathways

Career Pathway 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Culinary Introduction to Foods for Wellness Regional & *Food Service Arts/Hospitality Foods Careers Foreign Foods *Apprenticeship/ Internship Finance & Business Ventures Accounting I *Accounting II *College Accounting Accounting *Apprenticeship/Internship Business Business Ventures Marketing Business Law *Honors Entrepreneurship Marketing and Principles Management International *Apprenticeship/ Business Business Internship Communication

Students who are interested in these career pathways are also encouraged to take the following sequence of courses in math and science.

Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Math Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus *AP Calculus Science Biology Chemistry Physics Additional Elective

*Indicates opportunity to earn college credit with the course

Design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services.

CAREER OPTIONS: HIGH DEMAND EXAMPLES ENTRY SALARY

High School Diploma On-the-Job Training and/or Minimal Experience Entry Programmer, Clerk $8-10/Hour $16-20,800/Yr

Certification Technical College, Apprenticeship Web Designer, Programmer $14-16/Hour $29-33,280/Yr

Associates Degree Technical College Web Developer, Technician $22-27/Hour $40-56,000/Yr

Bachelors, Professional Degree Colleges/Universities Engineer, Network, Program $65.000/Year

FOUR YEAR COURSE PLAN Suggested Courses for the Career Pathways

Students who are interested in this career pathway are also encouraged to take the following sequence of courses in math and science.

Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Math Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus *AP Calculus Science Biology Chemistry Physics Additional Elective

*Indicates opportunity to earn college credit with the course

Planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities.

CAREER OPTIONS: HIGH DEMAND EXAMPLES ENTRY SALARY

High School Diploma On-the-Job Training and/or Minimal Experience Entry Level Tech/Assembler $10/Hour $20,800/Yr

Certification Technical College, Apprenticeship Technician/Machinist $13-15/Hour $27-31,200/Yr

Associates Degree Technical College Welder/Fabricator/Machinist $14-17/Hour $29-35,360/Yr

Bachelors, Professional Degree Colleges/Universities Manufacturing/Material Engineer $47.000/Year

FOUR YEAR COURSE PLAN Suggested Courses for the Career Pathways

Career Pathway 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Applied Innovation Intro to Advanced Manufacturing -WCTC Dual Enrollment & Technology Manufacturing & Manufacturing & Youth -GPS Manufacturing Metal Metals Apprenticeship -SOE -Youth Apprenticeship Intro to Construction & Construction Youth -Youth Options Manufacturing & Building Technology Apprenticeship -Independent Study Wood

Engineering *Introduction to *Principles of *Civil Engineering & -STEM Academy Capstone Engineering Engineering Architecture -Engineering Youth *Digital Electronics Apprenticeship

Students who are interested in these career pathways should also take the following sequence of courses in math and science.

Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Math Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus *AP Calculus Science Biology Chemistry Physics Additional Elective

*Indicates opportunity to earn college credit with the course

Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water, as well as related professional and technical support services such as logistics and facility maintenance.

CAREER OPTIONS: HIGH DEMAND EXAMPLES ENTRY SALARY

High School Diploma On-the-Job Training and/or Minimal Experience Warehouse/Stocking $10/Hour $20,800/Yr

Certification Technical College, Apprenticeship Driver, Auto Servicing $13-15/Hour $27-31,200/Yr

Associates Degree Technical College Service Manager, Technician $14-17/Hour $29-35,360/Yr

Bachelors, Professional Degree Colleges/Universities Logistics Engineer, Expeditor $47.000/Year

FOUR YEAR COURSE PLAN Suggested Courses for the Career Pathways

Career Pathway 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Engineering *Introduction to *Principles of *Civil Engineering & -STEM Academy Engineering Engineering Architecture Capstone *Digital Electronics -Engineering Youth Apprenticeship

Students who are interested in these career pathways should also take the following sequence of courses in math and science.

Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Math Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus *AP Calculus Science Biology Chemistry Physics Additional Elective

*Indicates opportunity to earn college credit with the course

OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM

The Advanced Placement Program gives students the opportunity to earn advanced placement, college credit, or both by taking an exam. Students pay a fee for each exam they take.

AP COURSES OFFERED AT MFHS ARE: • AP Art History (Online) • AP Microeconomics/ Macroeconomics • AP Biology • AP Music Theory • AP Calculus AB • AP Physics • AP Calculus BC • AP Psychology • AP Chemistry • AP Spanish V • AP Comparative Government & Politics • AP Statistics • AP Computer Science Java • AP Studio Art-2D Design • AP Computer Science Principles • AP Studio Art-2D Design Photography • AP Environmental Science • AP Studio Art-3D Design • AP German V • AP Studio Art-Drawing • AP Human Geography • AP U.S. Government and Politics • AP Language & Composition 11 • AP U.S. History • AP Literature & Composition 12

Refer to www.collegeboard.org for additional information regarding other AP Exams.

COOPERATIVE ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (CAPP)

The Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) provides academically able high school students an opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school. Taking a CAPP course is an opportunity for students to concurrently earn MFHS and college course credits through UW-Oshkosh or Lakeland College. For students who elect to take a course for college credit, there is a cost for tuition.

The purposes of CAPP are to:

1. Offer the opportunity for academically qualified students to test the rigors of university coursework. 2. Offer a head start on college by providing academic credit which will facilitate subsequent studies and help set students apart from other college applicants. 3. Provide a gradual introduction and transition to university study.

Registration guidelines for CAPP are as follows:

JUNIORS and SENIORS need to meet ONE of the following requirements:

• Upper 25% of their class • 3.25 GPA (and above) on a 4.0 scale • ACT score of 24 or higher AND at least one of the following o Class rank in the top 50 % of their class or GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale.

Please note: For exceptional students who do not qualify under the above guidelines, a Teacher Recommendation Form can be submitted to the CAPP Office for review, along with a completed Registration Form. One completed form per course is required.

CAPP Program (Cooperative Academic Partnership Program)

MFHS University CAPP COURSE COURSE CREDITS COURSE TITLE COURSE TITLE LENGTH # H AP German V UW-Oshkosh German 248 Fourth Year 43-248 5 awarded in (Seniors) Semester German for CAPP June H AP Spanish V UW-Oshkosh Spanish 248 Fourth Semester Year 49-248 5 awarded in (Seniors) Spanish for CAPP June H College Lakeland Financial Accounting Year ACC 210 3 Accounting II College Principles H Managerial Lakeland Managerial Accounting Semester ACC 220 3 Accounting College Principles

TRANSCRIPTED CREDIT COURSES OFFERED AT MFHS

Transcripted credit agreements allow high school students to take WCTC courses at their high school and earn both WCTC and high school credit. Upon completion, students receive high school and college credit and can request a WCTC transcript. Those credits can be used toward a WCTC program and could later be transferred to a four-year college or university. Those planning to attend a UW-campus should contact a transfer representative at the intended institution. Additionally, agreements between WCTC and the UW System list specific and general education courses that may be accepted. Please verify the availability and details of your program of interest with the transfer coordinator at the receiving institution. WCTC has more information on their website: www.wctc.edu/become-a-student/credit-for-prior- learning/index.php

Students enrolled in the following high school classes will receive Technical College credit from WCTC or MATC at no cost to the student.

• Assistant Child Care Teacher (11-12) • Introduction to Health Records (10-12) • College Accounting II (11-12) • Introduction to Healthcare (9-12) • Entrepreneurship (11-12) • Medical Terminology (11-12) • Food Service (11-12) • Medical Terminology/HCA (11) • Healthcare Customer Relationship • Physics of Everyday Life (10-12) Management (10-12) • Principles of Healthcare/HCA (10) • Information Technology (9-12) • Information Technology Management (10-12)

ADVANCED STANDING CLASSES OFFERED AT MFHS

Advanced standing recognizes the skills you attained in high school courses by allowing you to earn college credit for certain high school classes. When you successfully complete an advanced standing course with a grade of B or higher you will receive credit for that high school course upon enrollment at the technical college, and those credits will be applied toward your technical college degree. You will receive these technical college credits at no cost to you, making your post-secondary education more cost effective.

Students enrolled in the following high school classes may receive credit for these classes upon enrolling at WCTC or another technical college within the Wisconsin Technical College System. For more information please refer to the following website: http://www.wctc.edu/become-a- student/credit-for-prior-learning/index.php. Click on the right hand side under Resources to view “WCTC Dual Credit Student Flyer.”

• Computer Science 1 (9-12) • Digital Electronics (10-12) • Introduction to Engineering Design (9-12) • Principles of Engineering (10-12)

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW)

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the nation’s leading provider of K-12 STEM programs. Project Lead The Way provides a comprehensive approach to STEM Education. Through activity-, project-, and problem- based curriculum, PLTW gives students a chance to apply what they know, identify problems, find unique solutions, and lead their own learning. PLTW’s objective is to provide resources to students who wish to enter the science and engineering fields. The curriculum is based on real-world problem solving and business situations. There is no cost to the student for these courses.

PLTW Courses offered at MFHS are as follows. Course descriptions can be found in the Technology Education and Engineering section of this guide.

• Civil Engineering & Architecture (10-12) • Digital Electronics (10-12) • Environmental Sustainability (11-12) • Introduction to Engineering Design (9-12) • Principles of Engineering (10-12)

For more information please refer to the following website: www.pltw.org

OFF CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES

YOUTH OPTIONS

Wisconsin's Youth Options program allows public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take postsecondary courses at a UW institution, a Wisconsin technical college, one of the state's participating private nonprofit institutions of higher education, or tribally-controlled colleges. Approved courses count toward high school graduation and college credit.

Under Youth Options, a student does not pay for a college course if the school board determines the course qualifies for high school credit and is not comparable to a course already offered in the school district. If approved by the school board, the student can receive both high school and college credit upon successful completion of the course.

Parents/Guardians need to complete the Youth Options application form (PI-8700-A). For more information and to access the necessary form please visit the following website: http://dpi.wi.gov/youthoptions . The form should be submitted to the District Director of Curriculum and Instruction before March 1st for the fall term or by October 1st for the spring term. After getting district approval on their PI-8700-A, students will need to complete admissions forms for their selected college.

COURSE OPTIONS

Course Options law allows a pupil enrolled in a public school district to take up to two courses at any time from an educational institution. Wisconsin Educational institutions are defined under the Course Options statute as: • A public school in a nonresident school district • The University of Wisconsin system • A technical college • Nonprofit institutions of higher education • A tribal college • A charter school • A nonprofit organization that has been approved by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI)

Parents/Guardians need to complete the Course Options application form (PI-8900) which can be found on the Wisconsin DPI website: http://dpi.wi.gov/courseoptions. Please consult the website for application deadlines and for more information.

GPS EDUCATION PARTNERS PROGRAM

GPS Education Partners is an innovative educational model that uniquely prepares students to succeed in technical careers and promotes viability for business. Working collaboratively with school district partners, GPS identifies students who aspire to pursue a technical career and who will benefit from engaging differently in personalized, authentic, hands-on learning experiences. These students are invited to explore a fresh pathway toward high school graduation through GPS’ unique, proven educational model. Students earn their diploma from their home high school yet spend their junior and senior years fully immersed in education and training at local manufacturing companies.

In addition to a high school diploma, students are uniquely prepared for accelerated career and college pathways. All students have the opportunity to obtain stackable industry credentials, valuable employability skills and transferable, post-secondary college credits.

GPS, school districts, business and community partners all work together to ensure students graduate with a plan, a purpose and the self-confidence to succeed. Learn more at http://gpsed.org.

Students must be referred by a counselor or administrator.

WCTC Dual Enrollment

WCTC’s Dual Enrollment Academy is designed to provide high school seniors with a head start in jobs in high-demand fields while providing them an opportunity to earn college credits prior to high school graduation. The initiative awards participants with a WCTC diploma (upon successful completion) along with high school credits.

Students will spend the majority of their school day, both fall and spring semesters of their senior year, at WCTC participating in the Dual Enrollment Academy. There is no cost to the high school student for participation in this program; however, students will be required to provide their own safety equipment (e.g. shoes or goggles), school supplies and transportation to and from WCTC.

Beyond gaining college credit, participation in the Dual Enrollment Academy helps high school students ease the transition from high school to post-secondary education, giving them insight into college academics. The initiative also benefits business and industry by having an immediate impact on private- sector employers looking for skilled talent.

Programs offered for the 2017-2018 school year will include:

• Automation Systems (Robotics) • Hospitality Specialist • IT Systems Specialist • Tool and Die/CNC • Welding Fabrication

Please see your high school counselor for more information, or visit the WCTC website http://www.wctc.edu/dual-enroll.

EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

WHAT IS YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP? Youth Apprenticeship (YA) integrates school-based and work-based learning to instruct students in employability and occupational skills defined by Wisconsin industries. Local programs provide training based on statewide youth apprenticeship curriculum guidelines, endorsed by business and industry. Students are instructed by qualified teachers and skilled worksite mentors. Students are simultaneously enrolled in academic classes to meet high school graduation requirements, in a youth apprenticeship related instruction class, and are employed by a participating employer under the supervision of a skilled mentor. This one or two year elective program combines academic and technical instruction with mentored on-the-job learning.

PROGRAM FRAMEWORK Key elements of the youth apprenticeship program are: • Industry-developed skill standards • Related classroom instruction • Exposure to multiple aspects of the concurrent with work-based learning industry • Curriculum guidelines for all programs • Skilled mentors assigned to train the • Performance evaluation of students demonstrated competencies • Paid on-the-job work experience • State-issued skill certificate

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BE A YOUTH APPRENTICE? • All students who have junior standing (20 credits at end of sophomore year).

Level One: • Junior OR Senior year of High School • 2 semesters of related classroom • 450 hours of work-based learning instruction MINIMUM

Level Two (standard YA program): • Junior AND Senior year of High School • 4 semesters of related classroom • 900 hours of work-based learning instruction MINIMUM

HOW DO STUDENTS ACCESS THE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM? • See School Counselor • Attend information night in February or March

WHAT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE? • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources • Information Technology (Hardware & • Architecture & Construction Software, Web & Digital Media) • Arts, A/V technology and • Manufacturing (Machining/Welding) Communications • Science, Technology, Engineering & • Finance (Accounting, Banking, Insurance) Mathematics (STEM) • Health Science • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics • Hospitality & Tourism (Auto Collision/Auto & Diesel Technician)

SUPERVISED OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE (SOE)

The Supervised Occupational Experience (SOE) program is a work experience program designed to complement and supplement courses in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) areas: Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Science, and Technical Education and Engineering. SOE is available to Seniors Only. Course numbers are listed under the individual departments.

Students enrolled in the SOE program work at school-approved job sites related to their career objectives. To complete the course successfully and earn credit, students must complete the required documentation of their work experience during the course. SOE participants will receive ONE (1) credit per semester and will be excused for 1, 2, 3 or 4 school hours. Students who register for this program must be interviewed by the program supervisor before registration is final. Students must have an appropriate job secured within the first two weeks of the school year or they will be dropped from the course. Students must work a minimum of 180 hours per semester to earn credit (minimum of 360 per year).

To be enrolled in SOE, students must simultaneously be taking any one of the following courses each semester (or a year-long course): BUSINESS EDUCATION Accounting I (Regular/Honors) Information Technology-Honors TC Accounting II Information Technology Management –Honors TC Business Communication International Business Business and Personal Law Managerial Accounting-Honors CAPP College Accounting II-Honors TC/CAPP Marketing Principles Entrepreneurship-Honors TC Personal Finance Healthcare Customer Relationship Professional Design and Publishing Management-Honors TC Web Design and Social Media Management

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Assistant Child Care Teacher-Honors TC Introduction to Human Services Child Development Medical Terminology-Honors TC Foods for Wellness Medical Terminology/HCA-Honors TC Food Service-Honors TC Principles of Healthcare/HCA-Honors TC Healthcare Academy Capstone Regional and Foreign Foods Introduction to Foods Careers Relationships Introduction to Healthcare-Honors TC

TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND ENGINEERING Advanced Manufacturing & Metals Introduction to Manufacturing-Metal Civil Engineering & Architecture Introduction to Manufacturing-Wood Digital Electronics-Honors AS Principles of Engineering-Honors AS Introduction to Engineering Design-Honors AS STEM Academy Capstone

Academies Career CAREER ACADEMIES and CERTIFICATE OPPORTUNITIES AT MFHS

Academies Career

MFHS has four Career Academies and one Certificate Opportunity: • Business Academy • Design, Communication and Media Academy

• Healthcare Academy

• STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) Academy • Global Education Achievement Certificate (GEAC)

The purpose of the Career Academy model is to provide integrated learning experiences to students using the career area as the lens to cover the content. Students complete activities outside of class including co- curricular activities, job shadowing, volunteer and/or work experience in the career field. Students start in the academy in 10th grade.

The Global Education Achievement Certificate differs from the Career Academies in that the focused set of courses, cultural experiences and community connections could be applied to any career strand. The GEAC requires a public service project and a capstone project. Students may achieve the GEAC while participating in another career academy. Students may begin working on the GEAC in 9th grade.

A Career Academy Endorsement on the High School Diploma will be awarded to students who fulfill the requirements of each of these major components of an Academy. The designation of “Global Scholar” will be entered on the student transcript for those who complete the GEAC. More detailed information on these opportunities can be found on the following pages.

1. Sequence of courses 2. Co-Curricular Connection 3. Community Engagement 4. Capstone Course/Project

Students will be able to reference the Academy or certificate endorsement on a resume, during interviews and on college applications.

Applications are required in February. Registration for appropriate courses is completed during the course registration in February. Applications for the GEAC are prior to senior year.

Further information is provided on the subsequent pages.

SEQUENCE OF COURSES FOR BUSINESS ACADEMY 9th grade Business Ventures or Principles of Marketing and Information Technology

10th grade Accounting I Honors or Accounting I Regular and Information Technology (if not completed in 9th grade)

11th grade Choose one of four pathways with embedded standards for Entrepreneurship

Recommended classes in addition to required courses Management/Administration Accounting/Finance Marketing/Entrepreneurship Management Info Systems CEO,COO, Human Resources Accountant Auditor, Tax Preparer Own/Operate a Business Web Designer, Programmer Communications, Operations Banking, Insurance, Finance Advertising/Public Relations Database/Network Manager • Business Law • Accounting 2/College Accounting • Entrepreneurship • Information Technology Mgmt. • Information Technology Mgmt. • Personal Finance • International Business • Web Design & Social Media • Business Communications • Information Technology Mgmt. • Professional Design/Publishing Management • AP Psychology • Advanced Math Courses • AP Psychology • Computer Science 1 • Computer Science 2

12th grade - Recommended classes in addition to required courses • Business Capstone • Business Capstone • Business Capstone • Business Capstone • AP Stats, AP Calc, or Bus Math • AP Stats, AP Calc, or Bus Math • AP Statistics, AP Calc, or Bus Math • AP Statistics, AP Calc, or Bus Math • AP • AP • AP • AP Computer Science Principles Microeconomics/Macroeconomics Microeconomics/Macroeconomics Microeconomics/Macroeconomics • Managerial Accounting

A Business Academy Endorsement on the High School Diploma will be awarded to students who complete the academy’s requirements: 1. Students must take a business course each semester. 2. Students in the Business Academy must be an active member in one of the components of FBLA (community service, school store, leadership conferences, or competition). 3. 10th grade students must participate in three of the business exposure/college field trips and complete written reflections. 4. 11th grade students must complete a minimum of 8 hours job shadowing and complete written reflections. 5. If students have met the above requirements, they will receive an invitation to enroll in the 12th grade Business Capstone course. 6. 12th grade students must work in business or volunteer (service needs approval) for 40 hours (Begin summer after grade 11). 7. Successful completion of the Business Capstone course in 12th grade. 29

Design, Communication Academies Career and Media Academy A Design, Communications and Media Academy Endorsement on the High School Diploma will be awarded to students who complete the requirements of the academy.

Overall Requirements

● Coursework ○ Computer Design 1 ○ Web Development & Social Media Management ○ Media Production 1 ○ 3 additional strand-specific courses ● Co-Curricular Connection ○ Active involvement in at least one creative co-curricular activity ■ Clubs: Falls Creative,Yearbook, FBLA, National Art Honor Society ■ Events: Film Festival, Thassophobia ○ 2 field trips related to career or college post-secondary opportunities during 10th-12th grade, accompanied by a written reflection (submitted via Google Form) ● Community Engagement ○ 2 Job Shadows (4+ hours each) during 10th-11th grade, accompanied by a written reflection (submitted via Google Form) ○ 20 hours of volunteer experience in a digital communications related field ■ Participation in groups/clubs related to this academy contributes to this total ● Capstone Experience (12th grade) ○ Exit Interview with Advisor ○ Select One ■ AP Studio Art/2D Design- Design Strand ■ Entrepreneurship -Communication Strand ■ Media Production 3- Media Strand ■ Falls Creative Designated Community Project ■ Employment through District Communications ○ The capstone experience will provide opportunities to apply skills and concepts in a problem-based extensive project. In addition, students will create an electronic career portfolio and will share final projects with the community in a public showcase event.

Potential Careers

Design Communication Media ● Graphic Designer ● Copywriter ● Audio Production ● Advertising ● Journalist ● Digital Recording ● Illustrator ● Public Relations ● Music Editor ● Motion Graphics ● Reporter ● Screenwriter ● Photography ● Strategic Writing ● Sound Engineering ● Web Design ● Web Developer ● Video Production

Coursework Plan for DC&M Academies Career

9th - 10th Grade

● Computer Design 1 ● Media Production 1

● Apply for academy

11th Grade - 12th Grade

● Web Development and Social Media Management ● 3+ Elective Courses by strand

9th - 12th Grade

Available Strands Within Academy: Choose One Strand

Design (choose 3+, plus capstone) Communication (choose 3+, plus Multimedia (choose 3+, plus ● Computer Design 2 capstone) capstone) ● Digital Photo 1 ● Marketing Principles ● Media Production 2 ● Digital Photo 2 ● Business Communication ● Computer Design 2 ● Marketing Principles ● Computer Design 2 ● Marketing Principles ● Capstone Course: ● Creative Writing ● Intro to Recording AP Studio Art/2D Design ● Capstone Course: Technology & Audio Entrepreneurship Engineering ● Capstone Course: Media Production 3

12th Grade

● Capstone Experience=AP Studio Art/2D Design, Entrepreneurship, or Media Production 3 ● Students may also take further elective courses which align with selected career pathway

For More Information: Terra Chmielewski [email protected]

Laura Schoenike [email protected]

Online Application https://goo.gl/forms/ZfNP7wfzqtuSfMF43

GEA - Global Education Achievement Certificate

Academies Career

Global Education Achievement Certificate

Students who demonstrate a strong interest in global citizenship and wish to engage in co- curricular activities and experiences that foster the development of global competences should consider enrolling in the Global Education Achievement Certificate (GEAC) program. Students must complete the required criteria in all FOUR of the categories listed below. The designation of “Global Scholar” will be entered on the student transcript. Students who complete the GEAC will also receive a certificate of completion from the state superintendent.

A. REQUIRED COURSEWORK 9th grade World History / AP Human Geography* English 9 (World Perspectives) First or Second year of a World Language

10th grade Second or Third year of a World Language

11th grade Third or Fourth year of a World Language

12th grade Fourth or Fifth year of a World Language

Additionally, students must choose 4 semesters worth of the following courses:

ONE semester courses TWO semester courses • International Business • AP Environmental Science • Contemporary Issues • AP Microeconomics / AP Macroeconomics • Sociology • Entrepreneurship • Literature of War & Conflict • Second World Language (at least one • Intro. to Social Sciences year) • Exploring World Cultures • AP Art History (online) • Environmental Sustainability • *AP Human Geography (only if World History was taken freshman year)

B. CULTURAL LITERACY REQUIREMENT Academies Career Students must complete reflections on eight works of international/cultural media. Materials may include: film, music, art exhibits and literature. At least 4 books are required.

C. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Students must participate in at least FOUR of cultural activities between sophomore and senior year. Reflections are required for each activity. Events must have a global focus. If students find an activity that is not included on the list, it MUST be approved before attending. Activities may include:

*Attend the International Folk Fair (November) *Attend/Participate in the MFHS Culture Fair (Spring) *Attend Concordia Language Village immersion weekend *Host an exchange student *Become an ACTIVE member of International Club, German Club, Spanish/German Honor Society

See GEAC coordinator for a full list of activity ideas.

D. COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Students must complete a global/cross-cultural public service project, involving at least 20 hours of work connected to a global community (different from their own) or to a global issue.

For their SENIOR YEAR, students will create a poster session from their reflections to report their findings to parents and the community. These sessions will be held during the Menomonee Falls High School’s Culture Fair in the spring.

For more information, please contact Ms. Backhaus ([email protected] / room 241)

HEALTHCARE ACADEMY

Academies Career A Healthcare Academy Endorsement on the High School Diploma will be awarded to students who complete the requirements of the academy by the end of the Capstone course.

1. Required career and integrated coursework. 2. Minimum eight hours of job shadowing. 3. Minimum forty hours of work and/or volunteering in a healthcare setting. 4. Capstone research project.

5. Active participation in HOSA

SEQUENCE OF COURSES FOR HEALTHCARE ACADEMY

9th or 10th grade Introduction to Healthcare, TC*

10th grade Integrated courses: Principles of Healthcare, TC* Honors English 10 or English 10 Chemistry is recommended.

11th grade Medical Terminology, TC* (Concurrent enrollment in Anatomy & Physiology is recommended.) Choose one of four pathways

4+ Advanced Degree Bachelors Degree Associate Degree Medical Administration

MD, DVM, RN, Therapies, X-Ray Tech, Lab Tech, Healthcare Administrator Pharmacist, Dentist Physical Trainer Medical Coder

-Anatomy & Physiology -Chemistry 1 -Healthcare Customer - Healthcare Customer -Physics -Anatomy & Physiology Relationship Management, Relationship Management, -AP Biology -AP Biology TC* TC* -AP Chemistry -AP Chemistry -Chemistry 1 - Accounting 1 -English 11 -English 11 -English 11 -Anatomy & Physiology -English 11

12th Grade Healthcare Academy Capstone Students may also take further elective courses which align with career pathway.

*TC – WCTC Transcripted Credit

Career Academies Career

STEM - (Science Technology Engineering & Math)

The STEM Career Academy is a four-component learning experience which develops a comprehensive understanding of careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. A STEM Endorsement on the High School Diploma will be awarded to students who complete the academy’s requirements.

STEM ACADEMY COURSE SEQUENCE

Applied Technology Computer Science Engineering th 9 Grade • Intro to Manuf & Metal • Computer Science 1 (Sem • Introduction to (Suggested) • Intro to Manuf & Wood 1) Engineering & Design • Computer Science 2 (Sem 2)

th 10 Grade • Construction & Building • Computer Science 1 (Sem • Principles of Technology 1) Engineering • Advanced Manufacturing • Computer Science 2 (Sem & Metals 2)

th 11 Grade • Manufacturing Youth • AP Computer Science Java • Civil Engineering & Apprenticeship • AP Computer Science Architecture • WCTC Dual Enrollment Principles • Digital Electronics • IT Student Help Desk • Environmental • Advanced Programming Sustainability

12th Grade STEM Academy Capstone Students may also take further elective courses which align with their career pathway. Additional Math & Science courses should be taken Junior & Senior year.

Co-Curricular Connection: STEM Academy students can be active in Robotics Club, IT Student Help Desk, Math Club, Summer Enrichment, or Tech Club. Work experience such as Youth Apprenticeship and SOE contribute to real world application.

Community Engagement: At least 8 hours of job shadowing in a related STEM field is required.

At least 40 hours of volunteer or work experience in a related STEM field is required. Participation in groups/clubs related to STEM contributes to this total.

Capstone Course: The STEM Capstone course will reflect core content knowledge as well as leadership, writing skills, project management and organization. Students will share final projects with the community in a STEM showcase event.

New Courses DEPARTMENTS & COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

NEW COURSE OFFERINGS FOR 2017-2018

Course Title Department Course Length Year Description Number Taken Advanced Aerobic Conditioning and Wellness Education PE283 Semester 11-12 See page 110 Strength Training

Advanced Programming-Honors Computer Science MA257 Semester 11-12 See page 62

Intro to Recording Technology and Music MU400 Semester 9-12 See page 84 Audio Engineering

AP Comparative Government & Social Studies SS420/SS421 Year 11-12 See page 98 Politics-Honors

Exploring World Cultures World Language WL400 Semester 11-12 See page 112

Media Production III English EN354 Semester 10-12 See page 68

Alternative Education E Alternative

Mission Statement: The Alternative Education Department of Menomonee Falls High School recognizes each student’s individuality and provides a variety of pathways and options for students to find success and pursue ducation excellence in their educational endeavors.

Credit Recovery (Compass) Our computer-based Compass courses are a self-paced opportunity for students to recover credits in the core curriculum. Students who have not passed a required course may be referred to this credit recovery program by a counselor or administrator. Classes are held in our Online Learning Lab.

Interventions Students who qualify for reading and math interventions may be granted credit for their work in these respective areas. Students qualify based on their test scores and performance in the classroom. Please see your counselor for more information.

Off Campus Alternative Options Students must be referred by a counselor or administrator. • GPS Education Partners Program – see page 25 • Quest

Students may be placed in other off-campus programs based on IEP team decisions.

Online Opportunities

Opportunities Online Online Enrichment Courses Online courses are an opportunity for students to expand their learning experience beyond the course offerings at Menomonee Falls High School, or enroll in a course that otherwise may not fit in their schedule. Each of the following courses has a limited number of seats available. Due to the rigor and time commitment of these courses, an application process will be used to determine a student’s readiness for the course. Students interested in enrolling in an online course should contact their assigned counselor for more information, guidelines, and approval forms. Classes are held in our Online Learning Lab.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken AP Art History-Honors AR111/AR112 Year 10-12 Criminology SS502 Semester 10-12 Forensic Science I: Secrets of the Dead SC512 Semester 10-12 Forensic Science II: More Secrets of the Dead SC513 Semester 10-12 Introduction to Sports & Entertainment Marketing BS137 Semester 10-12 Veterinary Science: The Care of Animals SC670 Semester 10-12 Chinese I WL011/WL012 Year 10-12 Chinese II WL013/WL014 Year 10-12 French I WL510/WL511 Year 10-12 French II WL514/WL515 Year 10-12 French III-Honors WL516/WL517 Year 10-12 Japanese I WL211/WL212 Year 10-12 Japanese II WL221/WL222 Year 10-12 Latin I WL610/WL611 Year 10-12 Latin II WL612/WL613 Year 10-12 Latin III-Honors WL614/WL615 Year 10-12

AP ART HISTORY-HONORS This course is designed to provide college-level instruction in One Year Course art history and prepare students for the AP exam in early Grades 10-12 May. This course is divided into two 18 week semesters Prerequisite: None during which the students will examine major forms of artistic Course Number: AR111/AR112 expression from the past and present and from a variety of cultures. Students will learn to look at works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulate what they see or experience.

CRIMINOLOGY In the modern world, many citizens share a concern about One Semester Course criminal behaviors and intent. This course introduces Grades 10-12 students to the field of criminology, the study of crime. Prerequisite: None Students look at possible explanations for crime from Course Number: SS502 psychological, biological, and sociological perspectives; explore the categories and social consequences of crime; and investigate how the criminal justice system handles criminals and their misdeeds. The course explores some key questions: Why do some individuals commit crimes while others do not? What aspects of culture and society promote crime? Why are different punishments given for the same crime? What factors—from arrest to punishment—help shape the criminal case process?

Online Opportunities Online FORENSIC SCIENCE I: SECRETS OF THE DEAD Fingerprints. Blood spatter. DNA analysis. The world of law One Semester Course enforcement is increasingly making use of the techniques and Grades 10-12 knowledge from the sciences to better understand the crimes Prerequisite: None that are committed and to catch those individuals responsible Course Number: SC512 for the crimes. Forensic science applies scientific knowledge to the criminal justice system. This course focuses on some of the techniques and practices used by forensic scientists during a crime scene investigation (CSI). Starting with how

clues and data are recorded and preserved, the student will follow evidence trails until the CSI goes to trial, examining how various elements of the crime scene are analyzed and processed.

FORENSIC SCIENCE II: MORE SECRETS OF THE Although the crime scene represents the first step in solving DEAD crimes through forensic science, the crime laboratory plays a One Semester Course critical role in the analysis of evidence. This course focuses on Grades 10-12 the analysis of evidence and testing that takes place within Prerequisite: None this setting. We will examine some of the basic scientific Course Number: SC513 principles and knowledge that guides forensic laboratory processes, such as those testing DNA, toxicology, and material analysis. Techniques such as microscopy, chromatography, odontology, entomology, mineralogy, and spectroscopy will be examined.

INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT Have you ever wished to play sports professionally? Have you MARKETING dreamed of one day becoming an agent for a celebrity One Semester Course entertainer? If you answered yes to either question, then Grades 10-12 believe it or not, you've been fantasizing about entering the Prerequisite: None exciting world of sports and entertainment marketing. Course Number: BS137 Although this particular form of marketing bears some resemblance to traditional marketing, there are many differences as well—including a lot more glitz and glamour!

In this course, you'll have the opportunity to explore basic marketing principles and delve deeper into the multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment marketing industry. You'll learn about how professional athletes, sports teams, and well known entertainers are marketed as commodities and how some of them become billionaires as a result. If you've ever wondered about how things work behind the scenes of a major sporting event such as the Super Bowl or even entertained the idea of playing a role in such an event, then this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of such a career.

VETERINARY SCIENCE: THE CARE OF ANIMALS As animals play an increasingly important role in our lives, One Semester Course scientists have sought to learn more about their health and Grades 10-12 well-being. Taking a look at the pets that live in our homes, Prerequisite: None on our farms, and in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, this course Course Number: SC670 will examine some of the common diseases and treatments for domestic animals. Toxins, parasites, and infectious 39

Online Opportunities Online diseases impact not only the animals around us, but at times…we humans as well! Through veterinary medicine and science, the prevention and treatment of diseases and health issues is studied and applied.

CHINESE I Students begin their introduction to Chinese by focusing on One Year Course the four key areas of foreign language study: listening, Grades 10-12 speaking, reading, and writing. The course represents an ideal

Prerequisite: None blend of language learning pedagogy and online learning. Course Number: WL011/WL012 Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar.

There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Both Chinese characters and pinyin are presented together throughout the course and specific character practices are introduced after the first quarter.

Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases, comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns, participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Chinese-speaking regions, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

CHINESE II Students continue their study of Chinese by further One Year Course expanding their knowledge of key vocabulary topics and Grades 10-12 grammar concepts. Students not only begin to comprehend Prerequisite: successful completion of listening and reading passages more fully, but they also start Chinese I to express themselves more meaningfully in both speaking Course Number: WL013/WL014 and writing.

Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Character recognition and practice are a key focus of the course and students are expected to learn several characters each unit. However, pinyin is still presented with characters throughout the course to aid in listening and reading comprehension. 40

Online Opportunities Online Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, understand common vocabulary terms and phrases, use a wide range of grammar patterns in their speaking and writing, participate in conversations and respond appropriately to conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Chinese-speaking regions, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be

monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

FRENCH I Students begin their introduction to French by focusing on One Year Course the four key areas of foreign language study: listening, Grades 10-12 speaking, reading, and writing. The course represents an ideal Prerequisite: None blend of language learning pedagogy and online learning. Course Number: WL510/WL511 Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit.

Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases, comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns, participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various French-speaking countries, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

FRENCH II Students continue their study of French in this level two One Year Course course by building on and expanding listening, speaking, Grades 10-12 reading, and writing skills. Constant use of authentic videos, Prerequisite: successful completion of images, audio, and text (including literary texts) provide French I greater contextualization of key learning concepts and Course Number: WL514/WL515 cultural information relevant to Francophone countries and communities. The course follows a linear version but each lesson can stand on its own, this allowing greater flexibility in the creation of playlists. A wide range of activities engages students to continue to develop metacognitive strategies by processing authentic input in order to produce both spoken and written French. Task-based projects allow for individual and collaborative creation, negotiation, and presentation within the target language. 41

Online Opportunities Online FRENCH III-Honors Students further deepen their understanding of French by One Year Course focusing on the three modes of communication: interpretive, Grades 10-12 interpersonal, and presentational. Each unit consists of a Prerequisite: successful completion of variety of activities which teach the students how to French II understand more difficult written and spoken passages, to Course Number: WL516/WL517 communicate with others through informal speaking and writing interactions, and to express their thoughts and opinions in both formal and informal spoken and written

contexts.

Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, use correct vocabulary terms and phrases naturally, incorporate a wide range of grammar concepts consistently and correctly while speaking and writing, participate in conversations covering a wide range of topics, respond appropriately to conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various French speaking countries, read and analyze important pieces of literature, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored. The course is conducted almost entirely in French. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

JAPANESE I This is a beginning level course that will introduce the student One Year Course to a variety of areas of language learning. In this course, the Grades 10-12 student will learn listening, speaking, reading and writing Prerequisite: None skills through activities that are based on pedagogically Course Number: WL211/WL212 proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the units of material, students learn to express themselves using an ever increasing vocabulary, present-form verbs, particles, and adjectives. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind.

Cultural information in the course will teach the student about Japanese culture, people, society, and history. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards.

JAPANESE II This course is a continuation of a beginning level course that One Year Course will introduce the student to a variety of areas of language Grades 10-12 learning. In this course, the student will learn listening, Prerequisite: successful completion of speaking, reading and writing skills through activities that are Japanese I based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language Course Number: WL221/WL222 instruction. Throughout the units of material, students learn to express themselves using an ever increasing vocabulary, present-tense verbs and adjectives. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. 42

Online Opportunities Online Culture is sprinkled throughout the course in an attempt to help the learner focus on the Japanese language and culture, people, life-style, geographical locations and histories. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards.

LATIN I There is a reason “all roads lead to Rome.” Maybe it is One Year Course because Romans built much of the ancient world’s highway Grades 10-12 system. Maybe it is also because the Roman culture and Latin

Prerequisite: None language laid the foundation for much of Western culture. In Course Number: WL610/WL611 this course, students find out for themselves as they take their first steps on a lifelong journey of discovery.

Students improve their command of the English language by studying Latin. Students also gain a better understanding of today’s laws and culture by getting into the Roman mind. Latin I is the most comprehensive way to begin.

The purpose of this course is to give students a foundation in Latin grammar and vocabulary. This course also acquaints students with Olympic gods and with the everyday life of the typical Roman. The course sets the students’ feet on a journey as big as their imagination, with a passport to some of the world’s most exciting places.

LATIN II A story of epic proportions. History-changing battles, great One Year Course poets and statesmen, classic art and architecture, and a Grades 10-12 language that was heard throughout most of the known Prerequisite: successful completion of world. In Latin I, you read the opening credits of this epic Latin I movie. In Latin II, the plots and the characters that populated Course Number: WL612/WL613 ancient Rome will come alive.

In this course, you’ll build on your knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary. In the process, you’ll sense the beauty of the language and the passion of those who spoke it. Roman engineering, art, commerce and system of laws were all supported by a clear, expressive and flexible language - a language in which you will be able to communicate.

This course will give you a solid grounding in the structure of the language. It will also give you a clear lens for looking into the heart and majesty of the Roman spirit.

Online Opportunities Online LATIN III-Honors In Latin III, students take their knowledge and appreciation of One Year Course Latin to the next level. Students read some of the best Latin Grades 10-12 prose and poetry ever written or spoken. Caesar tells how he Prerequisite: successful completion of conquered the three parts of Gaul. Cicero reminds Romans of Latin II the virtues that made their country great. Catullus shows how Course Number: WL614/WL615 he could express the deepest human emotions in just a few, well-chosen words.

In Latin III, students visit the library of great authors. The library card gives them access to the timeless words of the greatest Roman poets, storytellers, and orators. Students’ skills with the Latin language give them direct access to the beauty and power of these great authors’ thoughts.

The purpose of this course is to strengthen students’ Latin vocabulary as well as their appreciation for well-crafted writing. Students go directly to the source and recognize why Latin and those who spoke it are still relevant today.

Menomonee Falls

Department Curriculum Course Offerings 6-12 A R T

NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH Grade Art-Required Intro to Painting & Printmaking Intro to Drawing & Design Digital Media Arts Intro to Sculpture & Ceramics Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 7

MENOMONEE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL Drawing & Painting Courses 2D Design & Photography Courses 3D Design Courses

Drawing & Design 1 Drawing & Design 1 Fine Crafts Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12

Drawing & Design 2 Drawing & Design 2 ACADEMY Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12 Sculpture Computer Design 1 Grades 9-12

Grades 9-12 Ceramics 1 Grades 9-12 Computer Design 2 Grades 9-12 Ceramics 2

Painting 1 Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12 Digital Photography 1 Art Metals 1 Painting 2 Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12 Digital Art Metals 2 Advanced Painting Photography 2 Grades 9-12 Grades 10-12 Grades 9-12 MEDIA & COMMUNICATION DESIGN, AP Studio Art AP Studio Art 2D Design 2D Design H AP Studio Art Photography H Grades 11-12 3D Design H AP Studio Art Grades 11-12 Grades 11-12 Drawing & Painting H Student Leader Grades 11-12 Student Leader Student Leader

Grade 12 THE OF PART Grade 12 Grade 12

Art Art

Mission Statement: Menomonee Falls School District Art Education provides students the opportunity to create, understand, and appreciate art. Students learn to express themselves, analyze works of art, and study the history of art. In addition, students develop creative thinking, problem solving and visual communication skills necessary to become valuable members of their community.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken Art Metals/Jewelry 1 AR170 Semester 9-12 Art Metals/Jewelry 2 AR180 Semester 9-12 Ceramics 1 AR250 Semester 9-12 Ceramics 2 AR260 Semester 9-12 Digital Photography 1 AR245 Semester 9-12 Digital Photography 2 AR247 Semester 9-12 Drawing & Design 1 AR310 Semester 9-12 Drawing & Design 2 AR320 Semester 9-12 Fine Crafts AR115 Semester 9-12 Painting 1 AR330 Semester 9-12 Painting 2 AR350 Semester 9-12 Sculpture/3D AR430 Semester 9-12 Advanced Painting AR098 Semester 10-12 Computer Design 1 AR292 Semester 9-12 Computer Design 2 AR302 Semester 9-12 AP Studio Art Drawing-Honors AR101/AR102 Year 11-12 AP Studio Art-2D Design-Honors AR103/AR104 Year 11-12 AP Studio Art-2D Design Photography- AR107/AR108 Year 11-12 Honors AP Studio Art-3D Design-Honors AR105/AR106 Year 11-12 Student Leader Semester 12 AP Art History-Honors (Online) AR111/AR112 Year 10-12

All courses in the Art Department require a class fee payable at registration or at the front office. (One fee per semester.) Students may also need to purchase some supplies for their own use.

ART METALS/JEWELRY 1 Students will make beautiful objects from metals and One Semester Course other materials. Ancient, exotic and contemporary Grades 9-12 jewelry and metal work from other cultures will be Prerequisite: None discussed and analyzed from a critical and historical Course Number: AR170 point of view, opening new dimensions to jewelry and metal smithing design. Students will learn sawing, silver soldering, forging, enameling, engraving, polishing, cold connections and other techniques.

ART METALS/JEWELRY 2 Building on skills from Art Metals/Jewelry 1, students One Semester Course will be learning more sophisticated techniques and be Grades 9-12 expected to work at a higher level of achievement. Prerequisite: Art Metals/Jewelry 1 Precision, craftsmanship and creativity are emphasized. Course Number: AR180 Cuttle bone casting, stone bezel setting, “marriage of metals” and chain making are some of the new techniques that are demonstrated and taught. Group

Art

critiques and individual explorations are prominent features of this class.

CERAMICS 1 In this course students will be taught basic skills in One Semester Course hand-built and potter’s wheel techniques, learn to Grades 9-12 utilize clay in its various stages and become conversant Prerequisite: None in the terms relating to clay. They will gain proficiency Course Number: AR250 in preparing, working with, and preserving clay, and begin to understand the many glaze, under-glaze and stain techniques for enhancing bisque-fired pieces.

CERAMICS 2 The project assignments in Ceramics II are open-ended One Semester Course and concept based allowing students a great degree of Grades 9-12 individuality and personal choice. Ceramics II students Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 decide which technique or techniques are most Course Number: AR260 appropriate for constructing unique and original solutions for each problem. Personal responsibility, self-motivation, and good problem solving skills are essential for success in this class.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1 The intention of Creative Digital Photography is to One Semester Course teach students how to artistically manipulate their own Grades 9-12 photographs to communicate original ideas and Prerequisite: None concepts and produce unique, thought provoking art Course Number: AR245 work. Camera operation, lighting and cropping will be a component of this class. Students will study photographic history, the techniques and applications found in Adobe Photoshop along with good composition using the elements and principles of design. Students need to supply their own digital camera.)

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 2 Digital Photography 2 is designed for students who are One Semester Course seriously interested in the practical experience of art Grades 9-12 photography. Students will be introduced to new Prerequisite: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1 photographers, digital artists, artists, and more Course Number: AR247 sophisticated techniques as points of departure to create work that reflects that individual student's spirit and vision. By exploring photographic and digital media with the camera and computer, students will be able to develop a body of work that reflects a range of problem solving and ideation, and develops versatility with techniques to demonstrate their abilities. Students will research, keep art journals, have class critiques, individual critiques, and artistic dialogues that will inspire them as they create. Students need to supply their own digital camera.)

Art DRAWING & DESIGN 1 Drawing and Design 1 is an excellent class for any

One Semester Course students wishing to improve their ability to draw and Grades 9-12 create successful artwork. Good design and drawing Prerequisite: None skills are essential in all areas of art. If you are Course Number: AR310 interested in drawing, painting, computer/graphic arts, architecture, interior or fashion design, this class will enhance your confidence, skills and ability to draw, design and illustrate your ideas. Students interested in sculpture, jewelry and ceramics will also benefit from the lessons in this class.

DRAWING & DESIGN 2 Drawing and Design 2 is a continuation of the lessons One Semester Course learned in Drawing and Design 1, refining drawing skills Grades 9-12 and providing opportunities for greater involvement Prerequisite: Drawing & Design 1 and exploration in the diverse areas of design. Course Number: AR320 Students will learn about package design, concepts of space and perception as well as some 3-dimensional art work. Personal responsibility, self-motivation, and good problem solving skills are essential for success in this class.

FINE CRAFTS Students will learn skills and techniques necessary for One Semester Course the creation of various fine crafts including, but not Grades 9-12 limited to beads in Mosaics, Wire Wrapping, Painted Prerequisite: None Furniture, polymer clay beads, fabric dying, Glass Course Number: AR115 Painting, Macramé, Glass etching, Artist’s Books, and Clay Vases. Fine Crafts are life skills; relaxation, stress reduction, diversion, gift production and creative expression activities that you will continue to use and refine as adults.

PAINTING 1 Students will learn skills and techniques necessary for One Semester Course the creation of successful and expressive paintings. Grades 9-12 Lessons will emphasize composition, brushwork, color Prerequisite: None mixing and the use of value and contrast. Painting 1 Course Number: AR330 students will learn how to draw and set up a composition within the format and structure of a painting. They will be taught how to prepare the painting surface and maintain their equipment and materials.

PAINTING 2 This course will expand upon the basic painting One Semester Course techniques learned in Painting 1. Students will Grades 9-12 continue to work with various paints, exploring each to Prerequisite: Painting 1 a fuller extent. They will learn how to create specific Course Number: AR350 visual effects such as reflections on water, metal, glass and glossy objects. Historic and world-renowned artists and artwork will be studied as a source of

Art information and inspirations, helping each student

begin to develop an individual and unique personal style. Personal responsibility, self-motivation, and good problem solving skills are essential for success in this class.

In this course students will learn to appreciate and SCULPTURE/3D understand the thought that is required to produce One Semester Course beautiful and useful objects. They will learn to use Grades 9-12 various materials such as clay, metals, wood, plastic, Prerequisite: None Styrofoam, plaster and found objects in the creation of Course Number: AR430 sculptural objects. Methods will include assemblage (additive sculpture), carving (subtractive sculpture), mixed media, relief and mold making.

This course offers students the opportunity to explore ADVANCED PAINTING new techniques and refine their skills in acrylic paint One Semester Course and pastels. Watercolor will be introduced. Students Grades 10-12 will have more freedom of choice in their media and Prerequisite: Painting 2 style of expression. They will be expected to translate Course Number: AR098 their ideas into painting compositions and begin to master the painting media. The process for interpretation and evaluation of painting styles will be taught. Each student will be expected to improve and expand upon personal skills and abilities. Personal responsibility, self-motivation, and good problem solving skills are essential for success in this class. Students will research, prepare and present information on a Modern/Post-Modern (1950 to present) artist.

COMPUTER DESIGN 1 The course will introduce students to software and One Semester Course techniques for the creation and manipulation of Grades 9-12 original artwork on a computer with particular Prerequisite: None emphasis on professional graphic design applications. Course Number: AR292 Students will learn how to use Adobe Illustrator software, a standard in the graphic design industry. The areas of study include problem solving to create appropriate design solutions, layout and publication design. Students will be encouraged to meet professional criteria regarding craftsmanship and deadlines. This is not a print production course.

Art

COMPUTER DESIGN 2 This course is an extension of Computer Design 1. One Semester Course Students design advanced computer-generated art, Grades 9-12 learn about the history of computers in the field of Prerequisite: Computer Design 1 graphic design, and prepare a professional portfolio. Course Number: AR302 Students will develop information gathering, creative thinking, and problem solving skills necessary to create an ad campaign to meet the specific needs of a client.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART

AP STUDIO ART-DRAWING HONORS These are college level courses for serious art students One Year Course who can demonstrate a high level of independent work Grades 11-12 and development in art. Students who are planning on Prerequisite: Drawing & Design 2 and Painting 2 or studying visual art in college will find them particularly Department Approval useful. AP Studio Art classes are based on the Course Numbers: standards, expectations and rigor of college level art Semester 1: AR101 courses. Students must be highly focused and self- Semester 2: AR102 motivated. They will be expected to be open to Students must register for each semester separately. instruction in class and able to devote a fair amount of time to independent work outside of class. The lessons AP STUDIO ART-2D DESIGN HONORS in the first semester will be designed to help students (Not computer based.) learn and gain skill in various mediums and styles. One Year Course During the second semester, students will develop a Grades 11-12 body of work based on a concept or focus of their Prerequisite: (Drawing & Design 2 and Painting 2) OR choice. Students will create three different portfolios (Drawing & Design 2 and Computer Design 2) OR in each AP Studio Art Course: Breadth, Quality, and Department Approval Concentration. The Breadth section is composed Course Numbers: mainly from students’ past art projects that they Semester 1: AR103 created in past art courses. This work needs to be high Semester 2: AR104 in quality and craftsmanship; therefore, successful Students must register for each semester separately. completion of the prerequisite courses is required.

AP STUDIO ART-2D DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY HONORS (All Art work done on computers.) One Year Course Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: (Digital Photography 2 and Painting 2) OR (Drawing & Design 2 and Digital Photography 2) OR (Digital Photography 2 and Computer Design 2) OR Department Approval Course Numbers: Semester 1: AR107 Semester 2: AR108 Students must register for each semester separately.

Art

AP STUDIO ART-3D DESIGN HONORS One Year Course Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: (Metals 2 and Sculpture) OR ( Ceramics 2 and Sculpture) OR Department Approval Course Numbers: Semester 1: AR105 Semester 2: AR106 Students must register for each semester separately.

STUDENT LEADER PROGRAM (No Credit) This course is an opportunity to work with art teachers One Semester Course and classes in an educational setting. Students will be Grade 12 responsible for demonstrating, participating and Prerequisite: Department Approval displaying unit projects. Other duties may involve clerical responsibilities, collection and distribution of materials. Daily attendance is necessary for this program to be successful. Enrollment is limited and will depend on individual student schedule.

This course will not be a selection at the time of registration. Interested students must receive approval from the Department Manager. No credit is given for this course.

Online Opportunities: • AP Art History Honors – see Online Opportunities on page 38 for course description.

AVID

Mission Statement: AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and

success in a global society.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken AVID 9 XC030 Year 9 AVID 10 XC040 Year 10 AVID 11 XC050 Year 11 AVID 12 XC060 Year 12

AVID 9, 10, 11, 12 AVID stands for Advancement via Individual Determination One year Course and is a course offered 7th – 12th grade. It is necessary that Grades 9-12 students understand they are the key to their own success in this program. AVID is not only a class but it combines rigor Students must apply to enroll in the AVID and support to ensure student success in a college Program. preparatory curriculum by teaching skills and behaviors for academic success. It includes instruction in study skills, organizational skills, communication skills, reading comprehension, writing, collaboration, inquiry, test-taking strategies, and personal development. The philosophy of the class creates strong student/teacher relationships and a positive peer group for students. AVID works to develop a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination.

Students enrolled in AVID are committing to the program through graduation. Interested students should see their counselor for an application.

M E N O M O N E E F A L L S BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Career Investigation & Technology Connections Computer Applications Financial Life Skills Career Pathways Employability Skills Required – Grade 6 – One Qtr Grade 7 – One Semester Grade 8 – One Semester Grade 8 – One Semester Grade 6 – One Qtr HIGH SCHOOL

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT COURSES

Business Ventures Honors Information Technology Grades 9–10 – One Semester Grades 9–12 – One Semester Transcripted Credit Accounting 1 Regular/Honors Grades 10 – 12 – One Year Honors Information Technology Management Grades 10–12 – One Semester Prerequisite: Honors Information Technology Transcripted Credit Accounting 2 Regular College Accounting Honors Grades 11–12 – One Year Grades 11–12 – One Year Prerequisite: Accounting 1 Prerequisite: Accounting 1 Honors Professional Design and Publishing or Accounting 2 Grades 10–12 – One Semester CAPP and Transcripted Credit Prerequisite: Honors Information Technology

Web Design & Social Media Management Managerial Accounting Honors Grades 10–12 – One Semester Grade 12 – One Year Recommended: Honors Info Technology Prerequisite: College Accounting CAPP Credit earned First Semester

Marketing Principles Grades 9–12 – One Semester Honors Healthcare Customer Relationship Management Grades 10–12 – One Semester Honors Entrepreneurship Prerequisite: Intro to Healthcare Grades 11–12 – One Year Transcripted Credit Prerequisite: Marketing Principles Transcripted Credit

Business Academy Capstone Grade 12 – One Year Business Communications Prerequisite: Must meet Business Grades 10–12 – One Semester Academy Requirements

Business Law Supervised Occupational Grades 11–12 – One Semester Experience (SOE) Grade 12 – One Year International Business Grades 11–12 – One Semester Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Grade 12 – One Year Grade 11 – Two Years Honors Personal Finance or Personal Finance Grades 11–12 – One Semester Denotes Honors and/or CAPP and Transcripted Required for Graduation Credit Options; or Course required for Graduation Business and Information Technology

Business and Information Technology

Mission Statement: The mission of the Business and Information Technology Department of Menomonee Falls High School is to teach and guide all students in developing life-long skills, knowledge, understanding, and attitudes necessary for contribution in higher level education and employment in their personal and professional lives in order to become contributing citizens of local, national, and global economies.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken Information Technology – Honors TC BS225 Semester 9-12 Information Technology Management - Honors TC BS231 Semester 10-12 Professional Design and Publishing BS180 Semester 10-12 Web Design and Social Media Management BS292 Semester 10-12 Business Ventures BS341 Semester 9-10 Healthcare Customer Relationship Management – Honors TC BS233 Semester 10-12

Accounting I BS101/BS102 Year 10-12 Accounting I Honors BS111/BS112 Year 10-12 Accounting II BS121/BS122 Year 11-12 College Accounting II-Honors TC/CAPP BS133/BS134 Year 11-12 Managerial Accounting-Honors CAPP BS125/BS126 Year 12 Personal Finance BS385 Semester 11-12 Personal Finance Zero Hour BS02Z Semester 11-12 Honors Personal Finance BS389 Semester 11-12 Business Communication BS380 Semester 10-12 Marketing Principles BS135 Semester 9-12 Entrepreneurship-Honors TC BS201/BS202 Year 11-12 Business and Personal Law BS150 Semester 11-12 International Business BS310 Semester 11-12 Business Academy Capstone BS108 Year 12 SOE-Supervised Occupational Experience Year 12 YA-Youth Apprenticeship Year 11-12 Introduction to Sports & Entertainment Marketing (online) BS137 Semester 10-12

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – HONORS TC A must course for all students who want to be successful in One Semester Course today’s technology-driven world. Work in a real-world PC Grades 9-12 network environment and get ready for your next high school No Prerequisite but proficient keyboarding skills years, college, or employment by using advanced concepts in are strongly recommended. one of the most popular software programs used in Course Number: BS225 education and the business world, Microsoft Suite. Students at all levels of computer knowledge will benefit and be challenged!! This course leads into and is a prerequisite to

Transcripted Credit move into Information Technology Management - Honors. Transcripted credit will be granted from WCTC upon successful completion of this course.

Business

Business and Information Technology

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Take your technology skills to the next level by working in- MANAGEMENT – HONORS TC depth with the most widely used software in today's business One Semester Course world. This class is a must for students planning to major in Grades 10-12 Accounting or other degree programs in the College of Prerequisite: Honors Information Technology Business. Continue working with a real-world PC network Strongly recommended - proficient keyboarding completing projects that require integrating tasks while using skills. advanced features of Microsoft's primary Office programs. Course Number: BS231 Develop advanced technology skills integrating Microsoft Word and more sophisticated spreadsheet skills using Microsoft Excel. In addition, learn how to use advanced

Transcripted Credit features in Microsoft Access as a powerful database management tool, use Outlook to learn e-mailing and calendar basics. Transcripted credit will be granted from WCTC upon successful completion of this course.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND PUBLISHING Here is an opportunity to develop a professional skill that is One Semester Course “fun” and marketable. Learn how to produce professional- Grades 10-12 quality personal and business publications quickly and easily Prerequisite: Honors Information Technology using Microsoft Publisher. Scan photos and other images, Course Number: BS180 snap pictures with a digital camera and create images including web graphics using the industry leader, Adobe Photoshop CS5, a computer-based photographic editing software. You will use your creativity to design impressive web pages, newsletters, flyers, advertising copy, bulletins, forms, announcements, calendars, brochures, resumes, letterhead, business cards, and other unique professional documents. You will also have an opportunity to learn how to use Microsoft Windows XP Movie Maker to create, edit, and share your home movies right on your computer. Build your movie with a few simple drag-and-drops. Delete bad shots and include only the best scenes. Then share your movie via the Web, e-mail, or DVD. This course provides additional experience to move into Web Design and Social Media Management.

Business and Information Technology WEB DESIGN AND SOCIAL MEDIA Learn all about social media management and apply MANAGEMENT your knowledge by working on many of the high school One Semester Course social media channels. Throughout this course, students will Grades 10-12 focus on effectively communicating about Menomonee Falls No Prerequisite High School events by adding to the MFHS Web page, Recommended: Information Technology Honors updating the MFHS Facebook page, tweeting out from MFHS, Course Number: BS292 adding to MFHS Pinterest Boards, and posting pictures under the MFHS Instagram account. This course will teach personal responsibility regarding social media including ethics and managing your digital footprint as well as developing a social media “marketing” plan that helps drive the mission of Menomonee Falls High School. You will also master the latest in web design used by professionals to create and manage impressive and effective web sites. Create web sites first, using HyperText Markup Language (HTML) then move into creating, developing and managing a website.

MANAGEMENT COURSES BUSINESS VENTURES If you plan on getting a job in the future, this class is for you!! One Semester Course Learn about the ever-changing and spirited business world in Grades 9-10 this course. Explore the many fascinating elements of business No Prerequisite including the skills and qualities of successful entrepreneurs, Course Number: BS341 competition, business types, marketing, human resources, finance, basic economic, accounting, management and leadership, and much more. All of these topics culminate in the development of a start-up business plan that expands upon all that has been learned. When your adventure is all over you will have a better idea of what goes on behind the scenes of many business decisions and have a better idea of what you may want to explore for a future career.

Business and Information Technology HEALTHCARE CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP This course is a must if you are considering a career in the MANAGEMENT – HONORS TC healthcare/medical field. You will develop customer service One Semester Course skills for working in various healthcare environments and Grades 10-12 investigate healthcare systems, safety standards, and the Prerequisite: Intro to Healthcare Honors TC workforce. Examine professionalism, interpersonal and written Course Number: BS233 communication skills, and confidentiality as they relate to customer service in the healthcare/medical industry. Professionals in the healthcare industry are desperately looking for qualified and competent healthcare employees who possess Transcripted Credit excellent customer relationship skills. This course will provide

you with a solid foundation for a future in the healthcare/medical industry. Transcripted credit will be granted from WCTC upon successful completion of this course.

ACCOUNTING COURSE OPTIONS Students who wish to take Accounting for Honors credit must register for Accounting I. To be enrolled in the Honors course, students must meet academic criteria and receive department approval. The Business & Information Technology Department will enroll these students in Honors courses.

ACCOUNTING I Accounting is the key to opening the door to the business world One Year Course and that is why it is called the "language of business." In Grades 10-12 addition, accounting is essential in many government No Prerequisite occupations as well as being useful in comprehending one's Course Numbers: personal finances. Understanding how accounting data is Semester 1: BS101 accumulated through the double-entry procedure and the Semester 2: BS102 reporting of this financial information are key outcomes of the course. Accounting careers and becoming a CPA will also be discussed. This is an important college preparatory course for students planning to major in any area of business.

ACCOUNTING I - HONORS This Honors course will not be a selection at the time of One Year Course registration. Refer to paragraph at top of page for complete Grades 10-12 instructions. No Prerequisite See Accounting I for the course description. In addition, honors Course Numbers: students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of Semester 1: BS111 accounting theory by analyzing and interpreting financial data. Semester 2: BS122 Students will gain a deeper understanding of the role accounting plays in business decisions. Spreadsheets will be used in this course to process financial data.

Business and Information Technology

ACCOUNTING II The second year of accounting is designed for the student who One Year Course discovered an interest in accounting from Accounting I. The Grades 11-12 course expands accounting concepts, principles, and practices Prerequisite : Accounting I through the analysis, interpretation and use of accounting data Course Numbers: for effective managerial planning, control, and decision making. Semester 1: BS121 There is an integration of manual and automated accounting Semester 2: BS122 using spreadsheets. This course is a must for any student considering a business career.

COLLEGE ACCOUNTING II-HONORS TC Accounting is a required course for all business majors in One Year Course college. Take this opportunity to earn college credits in Grades 11-12 accounting while still in high school. Advance accounting Prerequisite: Accounting I-Honors or concepts, theories, and principles are presented and Accounting II applications are completed. Emphasis is given to the analysis

Course Numbers: and interpretation of financial activity, preparing and Semester 1: BS133 interpreting financial statements, and applying accounting Semester 2: BS134 theory in decision making. This course is offered in the Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) through Lakeland University. The CAPP program offers secondary

Transcripted Credit and/or CAPP Credit students an opportunity to earn high school credit while getting a head start on college degree requirements. The content of College Accounting is the same as that offered at Lakeland University in Accounting 210. Participation in the CAPP program is an individual option and requires a fee for the tuition payable to the university. Participants who successfully complete the course receive three college credits in addition to the high school credit earned if enrolled in the CAPP program.

In addition, transcripted credit will be granted from WCTC upon successful completion of this course. There is no cost to the student for the WCTC credits.

MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING-HONORS CAPP First semester of this course provides an overview of One Year Course managerial accounting concepts relevant for decision making, Grade 12 making use of accounting information for planning, and control Prerequisite: College Accounting II-Honors of business operations in various business environments. The Course Numbers: content of this course is the same as that offered at Lakeland Semester 1: BS125 University. Participation in the CAPP program is an individual Semester 2: BS126 option and requires a fee for the tuition payable to the university. Second semester of this course, students will use Lakeland University Microsoft Excel and Access to solve real accounting and CAPP Credit (earned Semester 1) business problems. Concepts learned in previous accounting courses are reinforced and students will learn how spreadsheets and databases can help users make better and more informed business decisions. Participants who successfully complete the course receive three college credits in addition to the high school credit earned if enrolled in the CAPP program.

Business and Information Technology PERSONAL FINANCE Are you financially literate? This course is a must to prepare One Semester Course you for financial independence in your personal life. It is proven Grades 11-12 that poor financial decisions can lead to an accumulated debt No prerequisite spiral that will prevent you from saving and planning for a Course Number: BS385 secure financial future. Learn to manage your personal financial Required course for Graduation affairs through real life applications. Areas of advanced study *Zero Hour Course Number: BS02Z include investing, banking, taxes, credit, acquiring insurance and loans, budgeting, career preparation and employability *THIS COURSE OFFERED BEFORE SCHOOL skills. Technology is infused throughout this course, with 7:00 AM-7:45 AM (ZERO HOUR) applications ranging from personal money management to preparation of income tax forms to evaluating investment options.

HONORS PERSONAL FINANCE This course will fulfill the Personal Finance requirement for One Semester Course graduation. Honors Personal Finance is a rigorous course Grades 11-12 preparing students for their financial future. This course is No prerequisite recommended for students desiring more challenge than Course Number: BS389 traditional Personal Finance, such as those with advanced Required course for Graduation mathematics skills or a strong interest in a finance/business career.

See Personal Finance for the course description. In addition to more rigorous content, Honors Personal Finance students will gain experience with financial software applications, such as spreadsheets as well as web and mobile tools (ex. Mint, mobile/online banking apps, etc.). Finally, the course will focus on financial career options through guest speakers and interactions with professionals in the field of finance.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION Communication is a skill set that is extremely important in the One Semester Course pursuit of academic and career success. Whether you are Grades 10-12 planning to go to work immediately upon graduation, attend a No Prerequisite technical college, or go to a four-year college, communication Course Number: BS380 skills are crucial. A survey of the top Fortune 500 companies indicated that strong communication skills were the most important skills in job effectiveness. Throughout the semester, you will develop effective workplace communication skills through a continuous cycle of discovery and application. Integrated throughout the course are hands-on, project-based activities designed to foster specific communication skills that employers seek, value, and reward. Communication skills have been and will always be an important life skill. By taking this course, you will be well on your way to communicating more effectively and being successful in your personal life and career.

Business and Information Technology MARKETING PRINCIPLES Marketing touches the lives of people on a daily basis as family One Semester Course members, consumers, and employees. Marketing is the activity Grades 9-12 that makes business work. This course will provide the No Prerequisite opportunity for you to gain valuable marketing insight, Course Number: BS135 knowledge, and skills in the processes and procedures that occur from the creation of a product/service to the consumption of those products/services by the consumer. You will explore the 4 P’s of marketing with a specific emphasis on Product Development, Customer Profiles, Target Marketing, Sales Promotion, Advertising, Selling, Distribution, and Pricing. This course provides the fundamentals of marketing that will prepare you for success in many careers, as well as prepare you for the advanced marketing concepts that you can experience in Honors Entrepreneurship.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP – HONORS TC This course helps future entrepreneurs develop the core skills One Year Course needed to be successful. In semester one of this year-long Grades 11-12 course, you will learn how to create, develop, organize, and Prerequisite: Marketing Principles market your own successful business by going step-by-step Course Numbers: through the entire process of developing a written business Semester 1: BS201 plan. Semester two builds on the foundations of marketing Semester 2: BS202 through the study of consumer behavior, learning to manage a product/service through its life cycle, and exploring sports and entertainment marketing. On a team, you will experience an

Transcripted credit authentic learning opportunity where you develop, plan, and market a real product or service to experience first-hand what an entrepreneur experiences in starting and running a business. Transcripted credit will be granted from WCTC upon successful completion of this course.

BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LAW What can you do if you’ve been tricked into a poor contract? One Semester Course Where would you take your lawsuit? How high up the court Grades 11-12 structure can your case go? Learn answers to these and other No Prerequisite legal questions pertaining to both personal and business law Course Number: BS150 applications. This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic legal principles relevant to their roles as citizens, consumers and employees. Content includes the origin of law, criminal and civil law, the court system, business ethics, basic elements of contracts, consumer laws, employer-employee relations, and law regarding the establishment and regulation of business. Emphasis throughout the course will be given to application of basic principles of law to everyday situations through case studies and class discussion. Students will also undertake “mock trial” experiences, which give students firsthand experience in a courtroom atmosphere. Students can take the College Level Entrance Placement (CLEP) Exam to earn college credits.

Business and INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS What do you need to know in order to function in today's One Semester Course global economy? This exciting course will inform you about Grades 11-12 cultural, economic and technical information that is so widely No Prerequisite used in today's business climate. You will familiarize yourself Course Number: BS310 with the many companies that are doing international business

in and outside of the Menomonee Falls area. The course format Information Technology will consist of current global business events, hands-on activities, interactive projects, speakers, and field trips. To be successful in the 21st century, students need to be literate in global awareness as it relates to business. This course will provide insights into being a successful employer/employee in the global marketplace.

BUSINESS ACADEMY CAPSTONE Business Academy students will work on teams made up of One Year Course each branch of the academy – Management Information Grades 12 Systems, Accounting/Finance, Management/Administration, Prerequisite: Enrolled in Business Academy and Marketing/Entrepreneurship. These teams will create an Course Number: BS108 Action Research project for a local organization. Students will present their project to a committee of business and community leaders for evaluation at the end of the semester.

Individually, students will create an electronic portfolio demonstrating understanding of their role in business and the influence that business has in society. Students will also undertake self-assessment to evaluate strengths and weaknesses prior to graduation.

SOE-(SUPERVISED OCCUPATIONAL The Supervised Occupational Experience (SOE) program is a Business and EXPERIENCE) work experience program designed to complement and One year Course supplement courses in the Career and Technical Education Grade 12 areas: Business and Information Technology, Family and Prerequisite: SOE Supervisor Approval Consumer Science, and Technical Education and Engineering. SOE is available to Seniors Only. Course Numbers: Information Technology (Hours 5-8) Students enrolled in the SOE program work at school-approved Semester 1: CTE301 job sites related to their career objectives. To complete the Semester 2: CTE311 course successfully and earn credit, students must complete

(Hours 6-8) the required documentation of their work experience during Semester 1: CTE302 the course. SOE participants will receive ONE (1) credit per Semester 2: CTE312 semester and will be excused for 1-4 school hours. Students

(Hours 7-8) who register for this program must be interviewed by the Semester 1: CTE303 program supervisor before registration is final. Students must Semester 2: CTE313 have an appropriate job secured within the first two weeks of

the school year or they will be dropped from the course. The (Hour 8) work-site must be approved by the program supervisor. Semester 1: CTE304 Students must work 180 hours per semester to earn credit. Semester 2: CTE314 Students must be enrolled in a related Career and Technical Education (CTE) course each semester.

YA – Youth Apprenticeship See description on page 26.

Online Opportunities: • Introduction to Sports & Entertainment Marketing – see Online Opportunities on page 38 for course description.

School District of Menomonee Falls Computer Science Curriculum

H Computer Science 1 Computer Science 2

Visual Basic App Inventor & Intro to Java st nd Grades 9-12 1 Semester Grades 9-12 2 Semester

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Prerequisite: Computer Science 1

AP Computer Science - Principles AP Computer Science - Java

Internet, Data, JavaScript, Digital College-level Java Information Grades 11-12 Full Year Grades 10-12 Full Year

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Prerequisite: Computer Science 1 & 2 Recommendation: Computer Science 1

H Advanced Programming

Mobile Apps, Game Design, Adv. Programming Grades 11-12 One Semester

Prerequisite: Computer Science 1 & 2 Computer Science

Mission Statement: Science Computer The Computer Science Department’s mission is to provide students with a strong foundation in the core concepts of computer science and equip them with problem solving skills to help them develop into knowledgeable innovators in information technology. We provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for a variety of careers in computer science, engineering, and information technology and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken Computer Science 1 – Honors AS MA255 Semester-First Semester Only 9-12 Computer Science 2 MA256 Semester-Second Semester Only 9-12 AP Computer Science Java – Honors* MA221/MA222 Year 11-12 AP Computer Science Principles - Honors MA223/MA224 Year 10-12 Advanced Programming – Honors MA257 Semester 11-12

*By request, this course may be used to complete credits toward the Math Graduation Requirement. COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 – HONORS This course is an introduction to the Visual Basic programming First Semester Course Only language and environment using hands-on real-world exercises. Grades 9-12 Visual Basic is a programming language that enables you to Prerequisite: Algebra 1 create state-of-the art software applications for Microsoft Course Number: MA255 Windows using traditional programming commands. Students are introduced to an object-oriented programming language, control structures, loops, procedures, and methods. These Advanced Standing programming skills along with form and menu design and graphic interfacing will assist the students in creating functional programs. This course also offers the students Advanced Standing credit through WCTC.

COMPUTER SCIENCE 2 In the first part of the course, students will use MIT App Second Semester Course Only Inventor, a development platform that makes it easy to build Grades 9-12 apps. They will learn to create entertaining and socially useful Prerequisite: Computer Science 1 apps that can be shared with friends and family. In addition to Course Number: MA256 learning to program and how to become better problem solvers, students will also explore the exciting world of computer science from the perspective of mobile computing and its increasingly important effect on society.

The second half of the course will be an introduction to Java programming. Students will learn fundamental programming concepts including simple control structures, methods, algorithms, classes and objects. These topics will set the foundation needed for future courses including AP Computer Science – Java.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE - JAVA In this class, students will be programming in Java, an object- Science Computer One Year Course oriented programming language. The course content will be Grades 11-12 similar to that offered in an introductory computer science Prerequisite: Computer Science 1 & 2 and class at most universities. Students will be learning all levels of Department Approval the Java language including: basic syntax, if-else statements, for Course Number: MA221/MA222 and while loops, classes, interfaces, arrays, inheritance and GUI (graphical user interface) tools. This course will be especially helpful to students contemplating careers in computer science,

business, engineering, and information technology. Students may earn college credit by successfully taking the AP Computer Science - A Exam in May.

By request, this course is eligible to fulfill 2 credits of the Math Graduation Requirement. Please see your counselor for complete information.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE - PRINCIPLES This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of One Year Course computer science and challenges them to explore how Grades 10-12 computing and technology can impact the world. This course Prerequisite: Algebra 1 will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, Recommendation: Computer Science 1 algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cyber security Course Number: MA223/MA224 concerns, web page development, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles will give students the opportunity to use technology to address real-world problems and build relevant solutions. Students may earn college credit by successfully taking the AP Computer Science - Principles Exam in May.

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING – HONORS This course is designed to further prepare students for careers Semester Course in technology-related fields. The goal is to introduce students Grades 11-12 to a variety of programming languages such as C++, Python, C#, Prerequisite: Computer Java, XML, etc. Students will then use these languages to Science 1 & 2 design and create programs, video games, and mobile apps. Course Number: MA257 We will use programs such as Unity, GameMaker, Visual Studio, Eclipse, and Android Studio. Students will be asked to complete a culminating final project using one of the languages taught.

MFHS English Course Offerings—2017-18 Four years of English is required for graduation

English 9: The World Perspective English 9 or Honors English 9

English 10: The American Experience English 10 or Honors English 10 or Honors Healthcare Academy English (Application Required)

English 11: Contemporary Issues English 11 or Honors AP Language & Composition

English 12: Choices Choose two from the Literature Semester Courses or Choose Honors AP Literature & Composition (a year-long course)

Choose two English 12 Literature Semester Courses: Literature of Conflict & War Mystery & Suspense Novel & Film Science Fiction

Or Choose Honors AP Literature & Composition (a year-long course)

English Electives (one semester): May add to required English Courses Media Production I (gr. 9-12) Media Production II (gr. 10-12) NEW! - Media Production III (gr. 10-12) Creative Writing (gr. 9-12) English

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Mission Statement: English The overall mission of the MFHS English Department is to promote literacy, specifically, the ability to read, write, and think critically. We seek to develop highly trained readers, writers, and speakers who are analytically and personally engaged with text, using the tools of the discipline to build and communicate a deep understanding of the text itself and of its broader implications.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken English 9 EN109 Year 9 English 9-Honors EN119 Year 9 English 10 EN179 Year 10 English 10-Honors EN199 Year 10 English 10/Healthcare Academy-Honors EN198 Year 10 English 11 EN239 Year 11 English 11 Zero Hour EN01Z Year 11 AP Language & Composition 11-Honors EN262 Year 11 English 12: Literature of Conflict and War EN394 Semester 12 English 12: Mystery and Suspense EN393 Semester 12 English 12: The Novel and Film EN395 Semester 12 English 12: Science Fiction EN396 Semester 12 AP Literature & Composition 12-Honors EN322 Year 12 Creative Writing* EN423 Semester 9-12 Media Production I* EN332 Semester 9-12 Media Production II* EN353 Semester 10-12 Media Production III* EN354 Semester 10-12 *electives; not required ENGLISH 9 ENGLISH 9 This one-year course is required for all freshmen students and One-Year Course includes intensive skill-building in the area of reading Levels: Regular comprehension and writing through the analysis of fiction and Grade 9 nonfiction literature. Students read The Odyssey by Homer, The No Prerequisite Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Night, by Course Number: EN109 Elie Wiesel and multiple pieces of non-fiction as well as books of their choosing. As determined by teacher recommendation and state assessments, students may be placed in specifically designed classes to target these skills.

The Menomonee Falls English Standards of reading comprehension, English usage, writing, and speaking guide specific skill instruction. In addition, students will develop stronger working vocabularies and engage in meaningful class discussions and experiences in order to achieve success in these critical literacy skills.

ENGLISH 9-HONORS* Students who wish to take the course for accelerated credit English One-Year Course must meet academic criteria including Advanced standing on Grade 9 state assessments and department approval. Once enrolled in Prerequisite: Department Approval the program, students must maintain performance standards to Course Number: EN119 continue in the accelerated courses.

Through this Honors course, students will work toward the 24 to 27 ACT skillband in reading, grammar, research and writing. In addition to the other English 9 literature, these Honors students will read A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens and other literature chosen from the recommended reading list for AP English.

*Summer reading and assignment is required.

ENGLISH 10

ENGLISH 10 This one-year course is required for all sophomore students and One-Year Course includes intensive skill-building in the area of reading, writing, Levels: Regular and speaking. Students read Of Mice and Men by John Grade 10 Steinbeck, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Animal Farm by No Prerequisite George Orwell and multiple books of their choosing. They also Course Number: EN179 prepare and deliver a persuasive speech. The curriculum in English 10 is thematically connected to a quarterly essential question that drives the discussion and writing. Students may be placed in specifically designed classes to target the skills as determined by the Aspire/ACT assessments.

ENGLISH 10-HONORS* Students who wish to take the course for accelerated credit One-Year Course must meet academic criteria including certain scores on the Grade 10 state assessments as well as receive department approval. Prerequisite: Department Approval Once enrolled in the program, students must maintain Course Number: EN199 performance standards to continue in the accelerated courses.

Through this Honors course, students will work toward the 24 to 27 ACT skillband in reading, grammar, and writing. In

addition to the other English 10 literature, these Honors students will read The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemmingway, The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, Antigone and Oedipus the King by Sophocles, as well as other selections of the students’ choosing. Students will also develop increasing sophistication in writing.

This course is highly recommended for students planning to take Advanced Placement their junior and senior years.

*Summer reading and assignment is required.

English ENGLISH 10-HEALTHCARE ACADEMY- This English course is designed for students who wish to pursue HONORS* a career in the medical field while making progress toward the

One-Year Course College Readiness Standards. The critical reading to acquire Grade 10 information and the interpretation of fiction and nonfiction Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Healthcare literature is geared toward discussion and analysis of how Academy humans pursue knowledge and show compassion, and also Course Number: EN198 toward the potential ethical conflicts that arise within the medical field. This course exposes sophomores to the same skills and texts as the non-Academy courses; in addition, Healthcare Academy English 10 is anchored by the novel, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, the story behind the discovery of the hela cell. This course is offered at both honors and regular English 10 levels.

All students who have been formally accepted into the Healthcare Academy should register for this course. Please see the website for more information.

*Summer reading and assignment is required.

ENGLISH 11

ENGLISH 11 In this year-long American literature course, students will read One-year Course several novels (Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, F. Scott Grade 11 Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, and choice novels). They will also No prerequisites read a play (Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun), and short Course number: EN239 stories, as well a good amount of non-fiction. In this course, we Zero Hour Course number: EN01Z focus on composition, writing persuasive essays and a five-page *THIS COURSE OFFERED BEFORE SCHOOL research paper. Reading comprehension and analysis, 7:00 AM-7:45 AM (ZERO HOUR) increasingly sophisticated writing, the application of grammar skills, the development of power in word choice, and the ability to discuss, debate, and make presentations—all of these skills are the focus of this course. Our goal is to prepare students for the ACT and for the college and career world.

AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION AP English Language and Composition is an intensive, college- 11-HONORS* level composition course that examines authentic, nonfiction One-year Course texts and reading materials. The content, pace, and rigor of this Grade 11 course challenges students to examine rhetoric by finding and Prerequisites: Honors English 10 analyzing all the choices involving language that a writer, Course number: EN262 speaker, reader, or listener might make in a situation so that the text becomes meaningful, purposeful, and effective for readers or listeners. Students will become mature and sophisticated consumers and creators of a variety of texts that are relevant in our world today. Students must be motivated to become college-level readers and writers; students should be able to read extensive passages and independently study readings, vocabulary, and prepare their own responses to texts.

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The course prepares students to take the AP Exam in May as well as examines the ACT writing prompt.

*Summer reading and assignment is required.

ENGLISH 12 In all of the literature electives, students will explore themes of universal significance while strengthening their skills of discussion, analysis, and interpretation. In addition, students will master expository, creative, research, and reflective writing skills. Important Note: Although all courses are offered both semesters, students should take only one literature elective per semester because of the reading and composition demands.

English 12: Honors 12: Choose TWO Semester Courses One Year-long Course • Literature of Conflict & War • AP Literature & Composition • Literature of Mystery & Suspense • Novel & Film • Science Fiction Literature

LITERATURE OF CONFLICT AND WAR In Literature of Conflict and War, students will read poetry, One-Semester Course drama, and novels of war such as The Things They Carried by Grade 12 required option Tim O’Brien, All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria No Prerequisite Remarque, A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah, and others. Course Number: EN394 Students learn to determine multiple themes of these texts and analyze their development over the course of the semester, noting how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex analysis of war and conflict. Students strengthen their skills of discussion, analysis, and interpretation.

MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE In Mystery and Suspense, students may read tales of Edgar One-Semester Course Allan Poe, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes), Macbeth Grade 12 required option by William Shakespeare, and Cormac McCarthy’s No Country for No Prerequisite Old Men, to name a few. Students in this course become Course Number: EN393 proficient at analyzing an author’s choices in characterization and structure which create tension, fear, humor, etc. Students explore themes of universal significance and strengthen their skills of discussion, analysis, and interpretation.

THE NOVEL AND FILM The Novel and Film course will examine the structures and One-Semester Course techniques of both novel and film, perhaps reading and Grade 12 required option watching classics such as The Godfather, Citizen Kane, All My No Prerequisite Sons, The Natural, and many others. Through class discussion Course Number: EN395 and in written exposition, students develop proficiencies in analysis of text, both written and visual. Students also pursue a research question, gaining expertise in reading informational text and in synthesizing information.

English SCIENCE FICTION In Science Fiction, students will read classic and contemporary One-Semester Course short stories and novels by authors such as Isaac Asimov, Ray

Grade 12 required option Bradbury, Kurt Vonnegut, Philip K. Dick, Orson Scott Card, H.G. No Prerequisite Wells, and others. Anchor texts may include Ender's Game; I, Course Number: EN396 Robot; The Martian Chronicles; The Time Machine; etc. Through discussion and writing, students will explore common themes within the genre of science fiction as well as the genre's broad relevance.

AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION 12- This AP English Literature and Composition course will “engage HONORS* students in the careful reading and critical analysis of Year-Long Course imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected Grade 12 texts, students [will] deepen their understanding of the ways Prerequisite: Department Approval writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for Course Number: EN322 their readers. As they read, students [will] consider a work’s structure, style and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone” (“English Course Description.” College Board. 2010. 15 Aug. 2014.) Not only will students in this course become more skilled as readers, they will hone their writing skills through multiple types of writing assignments: from reading and response journals to Fifty-Word Sentences, from “exploratory” one-page writings to fully developed essays. We will practice test-taking skills, in preparation for the AP Literature Exam in May.

*Summer reading and assignment is required.

ENGLISH ELECTIVES Taking any of the following courses does not replace required courses within the sequence and requirements of English.

CREATIVE WRITING This workshop-style course explores the creative One-Semester Course process involving original fiction and nonfiction Grades 9-12 writing. Individualized to each student, writers will flex No Prerequisite their creative muscles through activities that sharpen Course Number: EN423 the finer skills as well as work on projects that allow each student to maximize their storytelling skills. This class reveals the secrets of great writing while allowing each student to express what matters most.

English MEDIA PRODUCTION I This elective course will introduce students to mass media, One-Semester Course television production, and the importance of media in our

Grades 9-12 society. Students learn the professional techniques of digital No Prerequisite video production using both classroom instruction and hands- Course Number: EN332 on experience in our state-of-the-art T.V. studio. Students work on planning, producing, writing and directing television programs of various forms. A study of the influence of television, radio, advertising and other forms of mass media are emphasized.

MEDIA PRODUCTION II Media Production II is a second of two classes offered in the One-Semester Course study of mass media in our society. Media Production II Grades 10-12 includes a major emphasis on the news profession, music and Prerequisite: Successful completion of Media film industries, social media, digital editing and the production Production I of news and feature stories for publication to the students of Course Number: EN353 MFHS and the community. Good Morning Falls is a television show the class produces on a weekly basis, providing Menomonee Falls High School and the community news, sports and features from MFHS. The show will be aired on our GMF YouTube and Schoology pages and provide an opportunity for the students to anchor the news, produce video stories and be part of a production team for a weekly, published television news program.

MEDIA PRODUCTION III Upon completion of Media Production I & II, students enrolled One-Semester Course in Media Production III will be production managers for our Grades 10-12 weekly TV show, GMF, along with experiencing opportunities Prerequisite: Successful to work with MFHS and outside businesses in media-related completion of Media projects. The goal is to put the student to work on projects Production I & II which promote the school district along with gaining Course Number: EN354 invaluable experiences in honing their communication, videography, editing and management skills.

Menomonee Falls School District - Family and Consumer Science Curriculum

Culinary Arts Human Healthcare Services

Grades 9-12 Grades 9 - 12 Grades 9-12 Introduction to Foods Introduction to Introduction to Careers Human Services Healthcare* ®

Grades 9-12 Grades 10 - 12 Grades 10 - 12 Introduction to Health Foods For Child Development Records* 1 Sem Wellness Principles of Healthcare* ® 1 year

Grades 10 - 12 Grades 11 - 12 Regional and Assistant Child Grades 11 - 12 Foreign Foods Care Teacher* Medical Terminology* ®

Grade 12 Grades 11 - 12 Grade 12 Food Service* Relationships Healthcare Academy Capstone ®

Grade 11 and/or 12 Youth Apprenticeship or Grade 12 SOE Supervised Occupational Experience

* Transcripted Credit with WCTC ®Required for Healthcare Academy Family and Consumer Science

Mission Statement: andFamily Family and Consumer Science provides students the opportunity to develop the attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing members of society and successful, lifelong learners in their career pathways.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken Consumer Science Introduction to Foods Careers FC185 Semester 9-12 Foods For Wellness FC180 Semester 10-12 Regional and Foreign Foods FC280 Semester 10-12 Food Service-Honors TC FC191/ FC192 Year 11-12 Introduction to Human Services FC162 Semester 9-12 Child Development FC160 Semester 10-12 Assistant Child Care Teacher-Honors TC FC100 Semester 11-12

Relationships FC270 Semester 11-12 Introduction to Healthcare-Honors TC FC105 Semester 9-12 Introduction to Health Records-Honors TC FC109 Semester 10-12 Medical Terminology-Honors TC FC107 Year 11-12 Healthcare Academy: . Principles of Healthcare/HCA-Honors TC FC103 Year 10 . Medical Terminology/HCA-Honors TC FC117 Year 11 . Healthcare Academy Capstone FC108 Year 12 SOE-Supervised Occupational Experience Year 12 YA-Youth Apprenticeship Year 11-12

HOSPITALITY

INTRODUCTION TO FOODS CAREERS Thinking about a career in a foods-related industry? This One Semester Course course allows students the opportunity to explore health and Grades 9-12 performance careers, food research and development careers, No Prerequisite food marketing and communication, and food production and Course Number: FC185 service. Students will enjoy many foods labs woven throughout the units on kitchen safety, food sanitation, and food preparation. This course is strongly recommended for the senior level food service course. A fee will be charged for this course. Please see Page 6 Student Fees.

FOODS FOR WELLNESS Do you live to eat or eat to live? Do you ever ask yourself how One Semester Course the foods you eat are affecting your well being and health? Grades 10-12 Learn how to use food to your advantage for optimum physical No Prerequisite and mental performance. Units include better breakfast Course Number: FC180 choices, body types and images, leader nutrients and much more. Weekly labs teach you how to cook smart and prepare great tasting foods that are kind to your body. Students interested in health related careers will find this a valuable course as will athletes who wish to attain peak performance levels. A fee will be charged for this course. Please see Page 6 Student Fees.

Family and Consumer Science REGIONAL AND FOREIGN FOODS What do truffles, trifle and tiramisu have in common? They One Semester Course are all foods prepared in the course of international cuisine Grades 10-12 called Regional and Foreign Foods. This popular class involves No Prerequisite learning the culture and cuisine of regions in the United States Course Number: FC280 as well as Europe, Asia and the Mediterranean. Students study the customs, religions and geography of various regions and countries to learn how this affects food production and choices. Weekly labs are used to create delicious entrees, side dishes, and desserts that students sample to expand their global palate. A plate of lasagna, a bowl of Irish stew, a sampling of sorbet...enroll for this worldly experience of food! A fee will be charged for this course. Please see Page 6 Student Fees.

FOOD SERVICE-HONORS TC We will pay you $10.00 if you can name a career that doesn't One Year Course require the knowledge learned in this senior-only foods Grade 11 class!!!!!!! There is not a career known today that will be Prerequisite: Successful completion of all available in the 21st Century that does not require the other Hospitality course options and knowledge of, or the ability to prepare food. Areas covered instructor approval. include: sanitation, soups, salads, breakfast cookery, nutrition, Grade 12 vegetables, salads, sandwiches, baking, success at work, No Prerequisite running your own restaurant, the Culinary Olympics, and Course Number: gingerbread houses. Transcripted Credit will be granted from Semester 1: FC191 WCTC upon successful completion of this course. Semester 2: FC192 A fee will be charged for this course. Please see Page 6 Student Fees.

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HUMAN SERVICES

INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES Do you enjoy helping others? If so, the career clusters of One Semester Course Education and Training, Human Services, and Law and Grades 9-12 Protective Services are for you! Take the time to explore the No Prerequisite many careers available helping others including fitness Course Number: FC162 instructor, teaching assistant, funeral director, cosmetologist, family therapist, social worker, state trooper, lawyer, paralegal, and criminal investigator, and many more. Expect to learn about the history of each field, current trends in the field, and the outlook for the future of the industry. Also infused into the course is the opportunity to become aware of the skills needed by human service professionals. Guest speakers will highlight the semester-long course.

Family and Consumer Science CHILD DEVELOPMENT Child Development explores the development of the whole One Semester Course child from the prenatal stage through adolescence. Think of all Grades 10-12 the career possibilities related to children: healthcare, No Prerequisite education, recreation and entertainment, human Course Number: FC160 services…and, of course, parenting.

ASSISTANT CHILD CARE TEACHER-HONORS TC Nursery School - Preschool – Group Child Care - Infants - One Semester Course Toddlers - School Age. So many names, so much to know! Grades 11-12 (Age: 16 years) This course allows a high school student to become a certified No Prerequisite Assistant Child Care Teacher in a licensed child care center. Course Number: FC100 Students learn the role of the assistant teacher and how they

assist the lead teacher in the classroom. Age appropriate Transcripted Credit activities are learned and practiced along with the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of the child at various stages. If you love little kids, and are thinking about a career such as elementary education or pediatric health care, this course offers you a tremendous learning opportunity. In addition to high school credit, students can earn DPI certification. Transcripted credit will be granted from WCTC upon successful completion of this course.

RELATIONSHIPS What is the one thing that impacts every single aspect of one’s One Semester Course life? Relationships. An insightful and informative course Grades 11-12 dealing with the real-life, contemporary issues of human No Prerequisite interaction. Students gain a broadened and deeper Course Number: FC270 understanding of such topics as friendship, dating, abuse, harassment, sexual responsibility, communication, stress and conflict management. Popular media, current resources, and memorable guest speakers contribute to the valuable impact of this class.

HEALTHCARE

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE - HONORS This class is for all students considering a healthcare/medical TC career. Learn firsthand about the wide variety of career One Semester Course opportunities in this field. The class will feature guest Grades 9-12 speakers from all areas of the industry. Some jobs require a No Prerequisite short training period while others require college and graduate Course Number: FC105 work. Healthcare has a career for every level of learning and it is the fastest growing career field in Wisconsin. Transcripted credit will be granted from WCTC upon successful completion

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Family and Consumer Science INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH RECORDS – Want to learn more about healthcare without joining the HONORS TC academy? Health records are a fundamental component of the One Semester Course industry. Comprehend the content and various uses of health Grade 10-12 records. Confidentiality and security of protected health Course Number: FC109 information as well as medical ethics and patient rights will be investigated. Transcripted credit will be granted from WCTC upon successful completion of this course. Transcripted Credit

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY-HONORS TC If a career in medicine is in your future, this dual credit course One Year Course is for you. Students will develop an understanding of medical Grades 11-12 terminology by breaking related words into prefixes, root No Prerequisite words, and suffixes. You will become familiar with the Course Number: FC107 operative, diagnostic, therapeutic, and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology. Be a step ahead as you enter your Transcripted Credit college major by having the vocabulary necessary to succeed in any class. Transcripted credit will be granted from WCTC upon successful completion of this course.

HEALTHCARE ACADEMY PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHCARE/HCA –HONORS This class is integrated with English 10. Content and uses of TC the health record, confidentiality and security of Protected One Year Course Health Information as well as medical ethics and patient rights Grade 10 will be investigated while using the 21st Century employment Prerequisite: Intro to Healthcare skills of team-work, technology, pro-active problem solving, or concurrent enrollment; Acceptance into the and effective communication. A job shadow, blood drives, Healthcare Academy speakers, and field trips enhance the students’ experience in Course Number: FC103 the academy. Transcripted credit will be granted from WCTC upon successful completion of this course.

Transcripted Credit

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY/HCA-HONORS TC If a career in medicine is in your future, this dual credit course Family and Consumer Science One Year Course is for you. Students will develop an understanding of medical Grades 11 terminology by breaking related words into prefixes, root Prerequisite: Participation in the Healthcare words, and suffixes. You will become familiar with the Academy operative, diagnostic, therapeutic, and symptomatic Course Number: FC117 terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology. Be a step ahead as you enter your college major by having the vocabulary necessary to succeed Transcripted Credit in any class. Transcripted credit will be granted from WCTC upon successful completion of this course.

HEALTHCARE ACADEMY CAPSTONE Students will work in small groups to investigate a One Year Course community health issue. They will propose, develop, and Grade 12 participate in service learning to address the identified Prerequisite: Participation in the Healthcare concern. Through this process, the students will compile Academy evidence of concepts and skills gained over 3-4 years in a Course Number: FC108 portfolio format of their choice framed by the Healthcare Academy Essential Questions. A presentation to community healthcare professionals and school personnel will culminate the experience.

Family and Consumer Science

SOE

SOE-(SUPERVISED OCCUPATIONAL The Supervised Occupational Experience (SOE) program is a EXPERIENCE) work experience program designed to complement and One year Course supplement courses in the Career and Technical Education Grade 12 areas: Business and Information Technology, Family and Prerequisite: SOE Supervisor Approval Consumer Education, and Technical Education and Engineering. SOE is available to Seniors Only. (Hours 5-8) Course Numbers: Students enrolled in the SOE program work at school- Semester 1: CTE301 approved job sites related to their career objectives. To

Semester 2: CTE311 complete the course successfully and earn credit students must complete the required documentation of their work (Hours 6-8) experience during the course. SOE participants will receive Course Numbers: ONE (1) credit per semester and will be excused for 1-4 school Semester 1: CTE302 hours. Students who register for this program must be Semester 2: CTE312 interviewed by the program supervisor before registration is (Hours 7-8) final. Students must have an appropriate job secured within Course Numbers: the first two weeks of the school year or they will be dropped Semester 1: CTE303 from the course. The work-site must be approved by the Semester 2: CTE313 program supervisor. Students must work 180 hours per semester to earn credit. (Hour 8) Course Numbers: Students must be enrolled in a related Career and Technical Semester 1: CTE304 Education (CTE) course each semester. Semester 2: CTE314

YA – Youth Apprenticeship See description on page 26.

Library Media Center

Center Media Library

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Falls Tech Force is to provide video and technical support to the students, staff, and

families at Menomonee Falls High School.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken IT Student Help Desk XC202 Semester 9-12 IT Student Help Desk S1/S2 XC200/XC201 Year 10-12

IT STUDENT HELP DESK The Student Help Desk course is a hands-on study of One Semester Course technology integration in an educational context. Help Desk Grade 9-12 students are technology leaders who offer first-level No Prerequisite: Department Placement technology support to the students and staff at Menomonee Course Number: XC202 – Semester only Falls High School, while gaining valuable customer service Course Numbers: XC200/XC201 – Year Long skills. In addition to solving problems for students and teachers, students will be required to complete and maintain several running projects that address problems or solutions in educational technology integration.

Help Desk students should possess strong research, writing, and critical thinking skills. Students are expected to be self- motivated, independent learners with an interest in computer hardware and software. Good customer service skills are important. Interested students should speak with the Media Specialist who will determine final selection.

School District of Menomonee Falls Math Course Sequence

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Acc. Enriched H AP Calculus H AP Stats Math 7 H Geometry H Algebra II H Pre-Calculus Honors Algebra AB or BC H AP Calculus AB or BC Honors Enriched H Geometry H Algebra II H Pre-Calculus Algebra H AP Stats

Math 6 Math 7 H Pre-Calculus H Functions, Algebra Geometry Algebra II Business Math Stats, and Trig

Regular H Functions, Stats, and Trig Pre- Algebra Geometry Algebra II Algebra College Prep Math Prep (Co-taught) Prep Prep Prep Prep Algebra Algebra/Geo Geometry Algebra 2

Notes: • Students will be placed in the appropriate 9th grade course based on their 8th grade standardized test, MAP scores, and middle school courses • Students will need to be proficient in all standards taught in a course to move to the next course • Students need department approval to take AP Calculus BC • After Algebra II, students may take H AP Stats (alone or with another math course)

Mathematics

Mathematics Mission Statement:

The mission of the MFHS Mathematics Department is to create students whose mathematical literacy allows them to be successful critical thinkers, problem solvers, and users of modern technology in real world settings.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken Algebra 1 MA129 Year 8-9 Algebra 2 MA149 Year 10-11 Algebra 2-Honors MA169 Year 9-10 AP Calculus AB-Honors MA180/MA190 Year 11-12 AP Calculus BC-Honors MA198/MA210 Year 11-12 AP Computer Science Java – Honors* MA221/MA222 Year 11-12 AP Statistics-Honors MA288/MA289 Year 11-12 AP Statistics-Honors Zero Hour MA04Z Year 11-12 Business Math MA415 Semester 11-12 College Prep Math MA112 Year 12 Digital Electronics-Honors AS (PLTW)* TE434/ TE435 Year 10-12 Functions, Statistics & Trig - Honors MA290/MA300 Year 11-12 Geometry MA319 Year 9-12 Geometry-Honors MA329 Year 9-10 Pre-Calculus-Honors MA440/MA450 Year 9-12 Prep Algebra MA611/MA612 Year 9 Prep Algebra/Geometry MA621/MA622 Year 10 Prep Geometry MA631/MA632 Year 11 Prep Algebra 2 MA146/MA147 Year 11-12

*By request, these courses may be used to complete credits toward the Math Graduation Requirement.

The Menomonee Falls High School mathematics curriculum is aligned to the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and organized using the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards. These standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs.

For more information on the skills within each range of the College and Career Readiness Standards, see the website: www.act.org/standard/planact/math/.

Calculator Policy – Students will need to supply their own calculator for all math courses. Please use the following table to determine the appropriate calculator required. These calculators will be supported by the course materials used in class and by the instructor; therefore, it is highly recommended that students bring it to class every day.

Course Name Calculator Required Algebra, Prep Algebra, Prep Algebra/Geometry Scientific Algebra 2, Prep Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Honors TI-83, 83+, 84, 84+, or TI-84 Color AP Calculus AB, BC TI-83, 83+, 84, 84+, or TI-84 Color AP Statistics TI-83, 83+, 84, 84+, or TI-84 Color Business Math TI-83, 83+, 84, 84+, or TI-84 Color College Prep Math TI-83, 83+, 84, 84+, or TI-84 Color Functions, Statistics & Trig - Honors TI-83, 83+, 84, 84+, or TI-84 Color Geometry, Prep Geometry, Geometry Honors Scientific Pre-Calculus Honors TI-83, 83+, 84, 84+, or TI-84 Color

Mathematics ALGEBRA 1 The Algebra I course will focus on skills in the 20-23 range of One Year Course the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards. This includes Grade 9 the study of the order of operations, properties of the real No Prerequisite: Department Placement number system, equations, systems of equations, polynomials, Course Number: MA129 exponents and radicals, products and factoring, graphical representations in the coordinate plane, basic probability and statistics concepts, basic Algebra properties, Pythagorean Theorem, basic properties of similar figures and an introduction to relations and functions. Algebra I students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in each focus skill that is taught. Please see page 1 of this section for the required calculator for this course.

ALGEBRA 2 The Algebra 2 course will focus on skills in the 28-32 range of One Year Course the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards. Topics Grades 10, 11 include matrices, complex numbers, logarithmic and Prerequisite: Geometry exponential functions, rational expressions, quadratics, Course Number: MA149 trigonometry, graphical representations in the coordinate plane, and probability and statistics. Algebra 2 students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in each focus skill that is taught. Please see page 1 of this section for the required calculator for this course.

ALGEBRA 2-HONORS The Honors Algebra 2 course covers the material taught in One Year Course Algebra 2 in greater depth. Students in Honors Algebra 2 are Grades 9, 10 expected to demonstrate proficiency in the focus and Prerequisite: Geometry (A level work), Honors extension skills that are taught. Please see page 1 of this Geometry (A or B level work) or Department section for the required calculator for this course. Approval Course Number: MA169

AP CALCULUS AB-HONORS Calculus is a rigorous mathematics course intended for those One Year Course students who are interested in pursuing careers in Grade 11, 12 mathematics, science, engineering, or business. The course Prerequisite: Honors Pre-Calculus (A or B content is similar to that offered in freshman level Calculus level work) or Department Approval classes at most major universities. Topics included in the Course Number: MA180/MA190 syllabus will be a brief review of trigonometry and some advanced algebra topics, limits, differential calculus and its applications, and integral calculus and its applications. Please see page 1 of this section for the required calculator for this course.

Upon successful completion of this course students may elect to take the Advanced Placement Calculus AB Exam in May. Based on the performance on this test, college credits (usually 4 or 5) may be earned.

Mathematics AP CALCULUS BC-HONORS This course serves a follow-up to AP Calculus AB so students One Year Course can fulfill the curricular expectations of AP Calculus BC. The Grades 11, 12 course will involve an in-depth review of the AP Calculus AB Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB (A or B level work) subject matter of limits, Differential Calculus and Integral or Department Approval Calculus with the additional content that AP Calculus BC

Course Numbers: MA198/MA210 requires of these topics. The majority of the course will focus on topics unique to AP Calculus BC. These include Parametric, Vector and Polar functions, additional methods of integration, Geometric, Harmonic and Alternating Series, MacLaurin and Taylor Series, testing for series convergence as well as error bounds for series.

Upon successful completion of this course, students may elect to take the AP Calculus BC Exam in May. Based on the performance on this test, college credits above and beyond those earned in AP Calculus AB may be earned (usually 4 or 5 credits).

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE – JAVA HONORS By request, this course is eligible to fulfill 2 credits of the Math One Year Course Graduation Requirement. Please see your counselor for Grades 11-12 complete information. Prerequisite: Computer Science 1 & 2 and Department Approval See the course description in the Computer Science Section on Course Number: MA221/222 page 61.

AP STATISTICS HONORS The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the One Year Course major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing Grades 10, 11, 12 conclusions from data. The class has four basic themes: Prerequisite: Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Honors or • Exploring Data: Describing patterns and departures Department Approval from patterns Course Number: MA288/MA289 • Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and *Zero Hour Course Number: MA04Z conducting a study • Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena *THIS COURSE OFFERED BEFORE SCHOOL using probability and simulation 7:00 AM-7:45 AM (ZERO HOUR) • Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses

It is intended that students enrolled in this course take the Advanced Placement examination in AP Statistics in the spring of their year of study. Please see page 1 of this section for the required calculator for this course.

Mathematics BUSINESS MATH This course covers… basic operations, percents, basic statistics, One Semester Course simple interest, compound interest, trade and cost discounts, Grades 11-12 markup and markdown, annuities, and mortgages. These Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2 topics are all taught in context with business/consumer Course Number: applications and also using Excel. Please see page 1 of this

MA415 section for the required calculator for this course.

COLLEGE PREP MATH College Prep Math is an excellent course for the student who One Year Course wants to increase his/her math skills and problem solving Grades 12 abilities. College Prep Math begins with a review of the major Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or FST topics of Algebra 2. The course then covers probability and Course Number: MA112 statistics. Second semester the students will prepare for the EMPT (Early Math Placement Test) conducted by the University of Wisconsin System. The ultimate goal of taking the class should be to improve his/her math skills to avoid remedial math placement as a freshman in college. Please see page 1 of this section for the required calculator for this course.

Recommendation: Students taking College Prep Math must have successfully completed both semesters of Algebra 2. This course is not intended for students who have successfully completed Pre-Calculus or Calculus.

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS-HONORS AS By request, this course is eligible to fulfill 2 credits of the Math One Year Course Graduation Requirement. Please see your counselor for Grades 10-12 complete information. No Prerequisite: Principles of See the course description in the Technology Education and Engineering is Engineering Section on page 101. recommended

Course Numbers: Semester 1: TE434 Semester 2: TE435

Advanced Standing

FUNCTIONS, STATISTICS & TRIG - HONORS The Functions, Statistics and Trigonometry course will focus One Year Course on skills in the 33-36 range of the ACT College and Career Grade 11-12 Readiness Standards. Topics include: graphing polynomial and Prerequisite: Algebra 2 rational functions, inverse and composite functions, conic Course Number: MA290/MA300 sections, complex numbers, vectors, unit circle trigonometry, trig identities, probability, and statistics. FST students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in each focus skill that is taught. Please see page 1 of this section for the required calculator for this course.

GEOMETRY The Geometry course will focus on skills in the 24-27 range of Mathematics One Year Course the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards. Topics Grades 9-12 include the properties of triangles and quadrilaterals, Prerequisite: Algebra 1 measurement, volume, slope, linear equations and Course Number: MA319 inequalities, coordinate geometry and trigonometry.

Geometry students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in each focus skill that is taught. Please see page 1 of this section for the required calculator for this course.

GEOMETRY-HONORS The Honors Geometry course covers the material taught in One Year Course Geometry in greater depth. Students in Honors Geometry are Grades 9-10 expected to demonstrate proficiency in the focus and Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (A or B level work) or extension skills that are taught. Please see page 1 of this Department Approval section for the required calculator for this course. Course Number: MA329

PRE-CALCULUS-HONORS Honors Pre-Calculus is an advanced course in high school One Year Course mathematics. It presents the mathematics that follows the Grades 9-12 study of algebra and geometry and precedes the rigorous Prerequisite: Algebra 2 (A level work), study of calculus. It is designed and recommended for those Honors Algebra 2 (A or B level work), who seek careers in mathematics, science, business, FST or Department Approval engineering or other technical fields. Topics studied include Course Number: MA440/MA450 the following: review of algebraic concepts; functions and relations; circular, trigonometric, polynomial, algebraic, logarithmic and exponential functions. Please see page 1 of this section for the required calculator for this course.

Prep Algebra, Prep Algebra/Geometry and Prep Geometry form a three year sequence in which Algebra 1 and Geometry are taught over 3 years instead of 2. Teacher recommendation is required for a student to register for any of these three courses. After this three year sequence, a student with teacher approval may register for Prep Algebra 2 for a fourth year of math.

PREP ALGEBRA Prep Algebra course covers the same material taught in One Year Course Algebra but at a slower pace. Students are expected to Grade 9 demonstrate proficiency in the essential skills that are taught. No Prerequisite: Department Placement Please see page 1 of this section for the required calculator for Course Numbers: MA611/MA612 this course.

PREP ALGEBRA/GEOMETRY Prep Algebra/Geometry will cover the remaining skills from One Year Course Algebra and then begin the essential skills from Geometry. Grade 10 Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the Prerequisite: Prep Algebra essential skills that are taught. Please see page 1 of this Course Numbers: MA621/MA622 section for the required calculator for this course.

Mathematics PREP GEOMETRY Prep Geometry course covers the same material taught in One Year Course Geometry but at a slower pace. Students are expected to Grade 11 demonstrate proficiency in the essential skills that are taught. Prerequisite: Prep Algebra/Geometry Please see page 1 of this section for the required calculator for Course Numbers: MA631/MA632 this course.

PREP ALGEBRA 2 Prep Algebra 2 course covers most of the curriculum taught in One Year Course Algebra 2 but at a slower pace. Students are expected to Grade 11-12 demonstrate proficiency in the essential skills that are taught. Prerequisite: Geometry or Prep Geometry, Please see page 1 of this section for the required calculator for Teacher Recommendation this course. Course Numbers: MA146/MA147

Menomonee Falls Music Course Programming 6th Grade Music Elective Options 6th Grade Band

6th Grade Orchestra th th 6 Grade Exploring Music (9 week course) OR 6 Grade Choir (9 week course)

7th Grade Music Elective Options 7th Grade Band 7th Grade Choir 7th / 8th Grade Orchestra 7th / 8th Grade Exploring Music OR Ukelele and Songwriting Workshop (semester course offered alternate years)

8th Grade Music Elective Options 8th Grade Band 8th Grade Choir 7th / 8th Grade Orchestra 7th / 8th Grade Exploring Music OR Ukelele and Songwriting Workshop (semester course offered alternate years) Note: All 9th Grade Music Elective Options courses are Freshman Band year-long unless Freshman Choir Symphonic Orchestra (string instruments only) otherwise Intro to Recording Technology and Audio Engineering noted. (Semester course)

10th Grade Music Elective Options Symphonic Band or Wind Symphony (by audition) Concert Choir Master Singers (by audition only) Symphonic Orchestra AP Music Theory Intro to Recording Technology and Audio Engineering (Semester course)

11th Grade Music Elective Options Symphonic Band or Wind Symphony (by audition) Concert Choir Master Singers (by audition only) Symphonic Orchestra AP Music Theory NEW - Intro to Recording Technology and Audio Engineering (Semester course)

12th Grade Music Elective Options Symphonic Band or Wind Symphony (by audition) Concert Choir Master Singers (by audition only) Symphonic Orchestra AP Music Theory NEW - Intro to Recording Technology and Audio Engineering (Semester course)

Music

Mission Statement: Music The Menomonee Falls Music Department provides a relevant and accessible musical experience so that all students can make informed decisions as participants in music,

cultivating a life-long understanding and appreciation. Beliefs: o We believe students can learn in a challenging and nurturing environment.

o We believe students must develop individual skills and knowledge, and be provided opportunities for aesthetic expression.

o We believe it is necessary to work together with the staff, students and community.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken Freshman Choir MU147/ MU148 Year 9 Freshman Choir-Honors MU155/ MU156 Year 9 Concert Choir MU131/ MU132 Year 10-12 Master Singers-Honors MU151/ MU152 Year 10-12 Intro to Recording Technology and Audio MU400 Semester 9-12 Engineering Freshman Band MU103/ MU104 Year 9 Freshman Band-Honors MU105/ MU106 Year 9 Symphonic Band MU251/ MU252 Year 10-12 Symphonic Band-Honors MU261/ MU262 Year 10-12 Wind Symphony-Honors MU301/ MU302 Year 10-12 AP Music Theory-Honors MU234/ MU235 Year 10-12 Symphonic Orchestra MU271/ MU272 Year 9-12 Symphonic Orchestra-Honors MU281/ MU282 Year 9-12

All Music Department courses require a class fee payable at registration or at the front office.

Music FRESHMAN CHOIR Freshman Choir is for those who enjoy music and wish to One Year Course learn more about it through singing. Students will learn the

Grade 9 basics of sight singing, vowel production, dynamics and This course can be taken as Honors by signing expression through a wide variety of musical styles and up the first week of school with the teacher. historical periods. Students may participate in Solo and Course Numbers: Ensemble Festival. With department approval, a student may Semester 1: MU147 take this course for honors credit. Additional independent Semester 2: MU148 work and the performance of a class A solo or ensemble are just a part of the honors credit requirement. FRESHMAN CHOIR -HONORS One Year Course Grade 9 Your teacher will register you in the first week of school for Honors if you are interested. For registration purposes, sign up for Freshman Choir. Course Numbers: Semester 1: MU155 Semester 2: MU156

CONCERT CHOIR Concert Choir is a continuation of Freshman Choir with more One year course complicated music. Students will also learn sight singing, Grades 10-12 vowel production, dynamics and expression by singing a wide This course can be taken as Honors by signing variety of musical styles and historical periods. Students may up the first week of school with the teacher. participate in Solo and Ensemble Festival. With department Course numbers: approval, a student may take this course for honors credit. Semester. 1 : MU131 Additional independent work and the performance of a class Semester. 2: MU132 A solo or ensemble are just a part of the honors credit requirement.

MASTER SINGERS-HONORS Master Singers is a Women’s (Treble) choir open to 10th-12th One Year Course grade students who pass an audition. The repertoire is Grades 10-12 considerably more challenging requiring a cappella and small Course Numbers: ensemble blend. Master Singers perform a wide variety of Semester 1: MU151 musical styles and historical periods. Additional Semester 2: MU152 performances are required for this group. Students must prepare a class A solo or ensemble. This class is an honors The above Master Singers Honors course will course requiring additional independent work. not be a selection at the time of registration.

Auditions will be held and the director will place students into the appropriate course. Interested students should enroll in Concert Choir.

Music

INTRO TO RECORDING TECHNOLOGY AND While learning how harmony and melody are used in modern

AUDIO ENGINEERING songwriting using the guitar; students will understand how to One Semester Course compose and arrange songs. This course will also include an Grades 9-12 introduction into audio recording technology. Using the Course Number: MU400 software Logic Pro X, students will learn about tracking, gain staging, mixing, effects loops and editing digital audio. Ultimately students will be able to create a background music track or mix for a video, movie or multi-media project.

FRESHMAN BAND The Freshman Band is an ensemble for any ninth grade One Year Course student who has had some prior experience playing a wind or Grade 9 percussion instrument. Lack of skill should not be a deterrent This course can be taken as Honors by signing to anyone wishing to play in the band. The Freshman Band up the first week of school with the teacher. performs three concerts per year, including a winter “Pops Course Numbers: Concert.” Freshman Band members also perform at football Semester 1: MU103 and basketball games. Students in Freshman Band may also Semester 2: MU104 elect to perform in one of the school's jazz ensembles. With Departmental Approval, a student may take this course for honors credit. Students electing to take Freshman Band for FRESHMAN BAND-HONORS honors credit will be expected to complete additional One Year Course independent work and perform either a solo or non- Grade 9 conducted ensemble at Solo and Ensemble contest in March. Your teacher will register you in the first week of school for Honors if you are interested. For registration purposes, sign up for Freshman Band. Course Numbers: Semester 1: MU105 Semester 2: MU106

Music All band students entering grades 10-12 should select Symphonic Band at the time of

registration. Auditions will be held and the director will place students into Symphonic Band or Wind Symphony.

SYMPHONIC BAND Membership in Symphonic Band is gained through audition. One Year Course The Symphonic Band performs three concerts per year. Grades 10-12 Symphonic Band members also perform at football and After your audition and placement in this basketball games, and participate in Band Revue. Students in band, this course can be taken as Honors by Symphonic Band may also elect to perform in one of the signing up the first week of school with the school's jazz ensembles. With Departmental Approval, a teacher. For registration purposes, sign up for student may take this course for honors credit. Students Symphonic Band. electing to take Symphonic Band for honors credit will be Course Numbers: expected to complete additional independent work and Semester 1: MU251 perform either a solo or non-conducted ensemble at Solo and Semester 2: MU252 Ensemble contest in March.

SYMPHONIC BAND-HONORS One Year Course Grades 10-12 If you are interested in Honors, your teacher will register you in the first week of school for Honors in this course. For registration purposes, sign up for Symphonic Band. Course Numbers: Semester 1: MU261 Semester 2: MU262

All band students entering grades 10-12 should select Symphonic Band at the time of registration. Auditions will be held and the director will place students into Symphonic Band or Wind Symphony.

WIND SYMPHONY-HONORS The Wind Symphony is the most advanced ensemble in the One Year Course band program, with a focus on the rehearsal and performance Grades 10-12 of college- and professional-level literature for winds and After your audition and placement in this percussion. Membership in Wind Symphony is gained through band, this course is only offered as Honors. audition. The Wind Symphony performs three concerts For registration purposes, sign up for throughout the year. Wind Symphony members also perform Symphonic Band. at football and basketball games, and participate in Band Course Numbers Revue. Students in Wind Symphony may also elect to perform Semester 1: MU301 in one of the school's jazz ensembles. This course is available Semester 2: MU302 exclusively as an honors course. As such, additional independent work and the performance of a solo or non- conducted ensemble are required of each student.

Music AP MUSIC THEORY-HONORS The goal of this course is for students to develop an ability to One Year Course understand, recognize, and describe various musical concepts

Grades 10-12 presented in a musical score. The musical concepts we will Course Numbers: focus on in this class are those most often found in music from Semester 1: MU234 the Common Practice Era, the long stretch of music history Semester 2: MU235 from approximately 1600-1900, including much of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods. We approach the material in this course with a strong sense of integration between written theory and aural theory, often moving seamlessly between the two several times during the class.

SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA The Symphonic Orchestra is for anyone who has had some One Year Course prior experience playing a string instrument. The Symphonic Grades 9-12 Orchestra performs concerts and community programs. This course can be taken as Honors by signing Orchestra members may participate in Pops Ensembles, up the first week of school with the teacher. Chamber Ensembles and Solo and Ensemble Festivals. Wind Course Numbers: and percussion players from the Band join the Orchestra for Semester 1: MU271 concerts. With Departmental Approval, a student may take Semester 2: MU272 this course for honors credit. Additional independent work and the performance of an accompanied solo or ensemble are just a part of the honors credit requirement. SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA-HONORS One Year Course Grades 9-12 Your teacher will register you in the first week of school for Honors if you are interested. For registration purposes, sign up for Symphonic Orchestra. Course Numbers: Semester 1: MU281 Semester 2: MU282

Science Department Curriculum Map – Grades 6-12 (Graduating Classes through 2019)

6th Science 7th7 Science 8th Science

9th Grade Physical Science Physical Science -Honors

10th Grade Biology Biology -Honors Biology/Health -Honors

− Chemistry I − Physics − Human Anatomy/Physiology − Earth & Space Science − Chemistry I-Honors − AP Physics-Honors − Human Anatomy/Physiology- − Earth & Space Science- − Physics of Everyday Life-TC Honors Honors

− AP Chemistry-Honors − AP Biology -Honors − AP Environmental Science-Honors

. 3 years of science are required for graduation (Physical Science, Biology, Elective) . 3 years of science are required for a 4-year college but 4 years are recommended. . Students highly interested in Science careers should consider pairing another science course with Biology during their Sophomore year.

Science Department Curriculum Map – Grades 6-12 (Beginning with the Class of 2020)

6th Science 7th Science 7 8th Science

9th Grade

Biology OR Biology-Honors

th th 10 Grade – 12 Grade

2 years of Science Electives

. 3 years of science are required for graduation . The typical course sequence is Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Elective . Students highly interested in science careers should consider taking more than 4 science courses during high school.

Science Course Sequence Recommendations The chart on the next page summarizes the MFHS Science Department’s recommendations for students based on the kind of science background recommended for different post-high school plans. The content required for success on the ACT Science Reasoning section was also considered as most students take the ACT during their junior year in preparation for college applications. This is not meant to answer all questions about individual course sequences. Because all students differ in terms of strengths and interests, students should consult with their current science teacher. Please note: courses in each category are listed alphabetically, not in order of importance.

Advanced STEM Track: Students who are planning on attending a 4-year college or university with a strong interest in a science-related major and/or future career. STEM Track: Students who are planning on attending a 4-year college or university with an interest in a science-related major and/or future career. Post-Secondary Track: Students who are planning on pursuing a trade or attending a 4-year or a 2-year college or university with a plan to pursue a non-science major. Minimum: Students planning on graduating from MFHS as a minimum of three years of science is required

Science Course Sequence Recommendations

Advanced STEM Track STEM Track Post-Secondary Track Proficient More than one science course most years At least one science course each year One science course each year Three years of science

9th grade: 9th grade: 9th grade: 9th grade: Honors Biology Biology or Honors Biology Biology or Honors Biology Biology

10th grade: 10th grade: 10th grade: 10th grade: Take two of the following: Take one or two of the following: Take one of the following: Take one of the following: Honors Anatomy Anatomy or Honors Anatomy Chemistry or Honors Chemistry Chemistry AP Biology AP Biology Earth Science or Honors Earth Sci. Earth Science Honors Chemistry Chemistry or Honors Chemistry Principles of Engineering Physics Digital Electronics Digital Electronics Physics of Everyday Life th Honors Earth Science Earth Science or Honors Earth Sci. 11 grade: Principles of Engineering AP Environmental Science AP Environmental Science Take one of the following: th AP Physics AP Physics Anatomy or Honors Anatomy 11 grade: Principles of Engineering Principles of Engineering Chemistry or Honors Chemistry Take one of the following: Earth Science or Honors Earth Sci. Anatomy 11th grade: 11th grade: AP Environmental Science Chemistry Take two of the following: Take one or two of the following: Physics or AP Physics Earth Science Honors Anatomy Anatomy or Honors Anatomy Physics AP Biology AP Biology 12th grade: Physics of Everyday Life AP Chemistry Chemistry or Honors Chemistry Take one of the following: Principles of Engineering Honors Chemistry AP Chemistry Anatomy or Honors Anatomy Digital Electronics Digital Electronics AP Biology Honors Earth Science Earth Science or Honors Earth Sci. Chemistry or Honors Chemistry 12th grade: AP Environmental Science AP Environmental Science AP Chemistry Take a course in an area of interest AP Physics AP Physics Digital Electronics Principles of Engineering Principles of Engineering Earth Science or Honors Earth Sci. AP Environmental Science 12th grade: 12th grade: Physics or AP Physics Take two of the courses listed under Take one or two of the courses listed Physics of Everyday Life 11th grade. under 11th grade.

Science

Mission Statement: The School District of Menomonee Falls Science Department is an active, continuing, and standards aligned curriculum that focuses on student’s application of scientific knowledge using an innovative and engaging inquiry based approach.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken Biology SC179 Year 9 Biology-Honors SC209 Year 9 Earth & Space Science SC400/ SC410 Year 10-12 Earth & Space Science-Honors SC420/ SC430 Year 10-12 Human Anatomy/Physiology SC460/ SC470 Year 10-12 Human Anatomy/Physiology-Honors SC500/ SC510 Year 10-12 Chemistry I SC269 Year 10-12 Chemistry I Zero Hour SC01Z Year 10-12 Chemistry I-Honors SC290/ SC300 Year 10-12 AP Biology-Honors SC198/ SC199 Year 10-12 AP Environmental Science-Honors SC131/ SC132 Year 10-12 AP Environmental Science-Honors Zero Hour SC02Z/SC03Z Year 10-12 AP Physics-Honors SC616/ SC617 Year 10-12 Physics SC570/ SC580 Year 10-12 Physics of Everyday Life-Honors TC SC614/ SC615 Year 10-12 Principles of Engineering-Honors AS (PLTW)* TE418/TE419 Year 10-12 AP Chemistry-Honors SC371/ SC372 Year 11-12 Forensic Science I(Online) SC512 Semester 10-12 Forensic Science II(Online) SC513 Semester 10-12 Veterinary Science: The Care of Animals (Online) SC670 Semester 10-12 *By request, this course may be used to complete credits toward the Science Graduation Requirement.

BIOLOGY This course has been designed to expose students to the One Year Course apparent unity and diversity among living organisms. Grade 9 Laboratory exercises and demonstrations are used in No Prerequisite presenting topics of biochemistry, cellular biology, plant and Course Number: SC179 animal processes, and the ecology of water quality. Students completing two semesters of this course should have developed certain concepts about life that will enable them to better understand nature’s living realm. The basic course is not recommended for any student intending to pursue a college degree in the future.

BIOLOGY-HONORS Honors Biology is an in depth, laboratory-centered survey of One Year Course general biology for the college bound student. Equal emphasis Grade 9 is placed on biological inquiry and biological subject matter. Prerequisite: Department Approval Inquiry into biological subject matter is made possible by the Course Number: SC209 frequent use of the laboratory, the considerations of biological history, and thorough student oriented activities and discussions. Quantitative techniques are employed to apply mathematical analysis to laboratory investigations. Biological topics are similar to those covered in regular biology but in much more depth and breadth with particular emphasis on the molecular basis.

Science

Science EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE Earth and Space Science is the study of the Earth, its place in One Year Course the Universe and the geologic processes that shape the

Grades 10-12 surface of our planet. Earth Science is divided into three major No Prerequisite units consisting of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorology. Course Numbers: Students will study the composition of our solar system and Semester 1: SC400 universes while also studying processes that shape our planet Semester 2: SC410 such as plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes. Students will also have an opportunity to investigate the science of Meteorology and weather phenomena such as hurricanes, tornadoes and thunderstorms. Lab activities and computer applications are integrated into this course. This course is designed to prepare students for collegiate level course work in the field of Earth Science.

EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE-HONORS Earth and Space Science is the study of the Earth, its place in One Year Course the Universe and the geologic processes that shape the Grades 10-12 surface of our planet. Earth Science is divided into three major No Prerequisite units consisting of Astronomy, Geology and Meteorology. Course Numbers: Students will study the composition of our solar system and Semester 1: SC420 universes while also studying processes that shape our planet Semester 2: SC430 such as plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes. Students will also have an opportunity to investigate the science of Meteorology and study weather phenomena such as hurricanes, tornadoes and thunderstorms. Lab activities and computer applications are integrated into this course. This course is designed to prepare students for collegiate level course work in the field of Earth Science.

HUMAN ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY Human Anatomy and Physiology is an exciting course that One Year Course examines the structures and functions of the various systems Grades 10-12 of the human body. Animal dissections will be used to help us Prerequisite: Biology better understand how the human body works. The course is Course Numbers: especially important for those interested in pursuing a career Semester 1: SC460 in a health related field, but not mandatory. Students will be Semester 2: SC470 expected to purchase a cat dissection lab manual.

HUMAN ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY-HONORS Anatomy/Physiology deals with the study of cells, tissues and One Year Course the various systems of the human body. Animal dissections Grades 10-12 will be used to help us better understand how the human Prerequisite: Biology body works. This course involves the etiology of words, Recommendation: Successful completion of making models and many projects. Anatomy also involves a Chemistry H or concurrent enrollment. great deal of memorizing. This course is strongly Course Numbers: recommended for those students who are interested in Semester 1: SC500 medicine, nursing, medical technology, zoology, physical Semester 2: SC510 therapy, physical education or any health care related field. Students will be expected to purchase a cat dissection lab manual.

Science CHEMISTRY I This course is designed for students with strong reading ability One Year Course who plan to attend a college or technical school but are

Grades 10-12 not necessarily majoring in science. It is an excellent course Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology for those curious about chemistry or those interested in a and Geometry science-related vocation, i.e., medical or laboratory Course Number: SC269 technicians, nurses, elementary teachers, etc. The course includes the study of atomic structure, the nature of chemical Zero Hour Course number: SC01Z reactions, the writing of equations, problem solving and practical applications. These concepts are reinforced with lab *THIS COURSE OFFERED BEFORE SCHOOL work where appropriate. 7:00 AM-7:45 AM (ZERO HOUR) Because Chemistry is a mathematics-based science course,

students must have a strong background in Algebra I. They must be able to solve multistep arithmetic problems that involve planning or converting units of measures, and to manipulate algebraic expressions and equations by substituting values for unknown quantities.

CHEMISTRY I-HONORS As with most sciences, our present understanding of chemistry One Year Course is rooted in history. Through numerous laboratory Grades 10-12 experiments and investigations chemists have “discovered” Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology the laws, theories, and concepts studied in this course. In and Geometry order to understand chemistry, as well as the nature of Course Numbers: science, in this course the student will be provided with Semester 1: SC290 opportunities to discover the laws of chemistry in much the Semester 2: SC300 same manner as the chemists of the past. Whenever possible, laboratory experiments are used as a lead-in, not a follow-up, to concepts discussed in this class. Honors Chemistry is a quantitative, in-depth course designed for college-bound students, especially those considering a science-related major. Chemistry topics covered are similar to those covered in Regular Chemistry, but in much more depth of theory and more strenuous mathematical expectations.

Because Honors Chemistry is a mathematics-based science course, students must have a strong background in Algebra I, and a sound understanding of problem-solving. They must be able to solve multistep arithmetic problems that involve planning or converting units of measures, and to manipulate algebraic expressions and equations by substituting values for unknown quantities.

Science AP BIOLOGY-HONORS The AP Biology course is designed to enable the student to One Year Course develop advanced inquiry and reasoning skills, such as Grades 10-12 designing a plan for collecting data, analyzing data, applying Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology mathematical routines, and connecting concepts in and across and Chemistry; Department Approval domains. The key concepts and related content that define the AP Biology course and exam are organized around a few Course Numbers: underlying principles the College Board refers to as the Big Semester 1: SC198 Ideas. These encompass the core scientific principles, theories Semester 2: SC199 and processes governing living organisms and biological systems. The four Big Ideas include Evolution, Cellular Processes, Genetics and Information Transfer and Interactions.

This AP Biology course is equivalent to a two-semester college introductory biology course and has been endorsed enthusiastically by higher education officials. Upon successful completion of the AP Biology course, students are encouraged to take the AP exam to earn college credit.

Surveys of AP Biology exam scores indicate that the probability of achieving a score of 3 or higher is significantly greater for students who successfully complete a first course in high school biology. For this reason, Menomonee Falls High School students are required to successfully complete sophomore level Biology prior to enrolling in AP Biology. Students may also receive department approval. Topics from Biology in which students will need to exhibit proficiency at the start of AP Biology include atomic theory and bonding, cell division and cell reproduction, organelles, and basic Mendelian genetics. There will be a summer assignment in which the students practice inquiry through a self directed laboratory.

AP ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE-HONORS AP Environmental Science is designed to be the equivalent of One year Course one semester introductory college course in Environmental Grades 10-12 Science and is specifically intended for those students who Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology, intend to take the College Board AP Environmental Exam in Chemistry or concurrent Chemistry enrollment. May. This course provides students with the scientific Course Numbers: principles, concepts and methodologies required to Semester 1: SC131 understand the interrelationships of the natural world and to Semester 2: SC132 identify and analyze environmental issues both natural and man-made. Students will examine various environmental *Zero Hour Course Numbers: issues and discuss ways to solve or prevent them. Laboratory SC02Z-Semester 1 investigations are an essential component of the course. SC03Z-Semester 2

*THIS COURSE OFFERED BEFORE SCHOOL 7:00 AM-7:45 AM (ZERO HOUR)

AP PHYSICS-HONORS Content in Honors Physics includes Mechanics (kinematics, Science One Year Course projectile motion, forces, energy, circular motion, Grades 10-12 momentum), as well as sound and basic circuits. Special

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra projects include an egg-drop contest, building a water rocket, 2; Department Approval and a field trip to Great America. Students will also use Course Numbers: computers for data analysis. This course emphasizes those Semester 1: SC616 skills and thought processes considered important for progress Semester 2: SC617 in science and technology. It is highly recommended for students who plan to major in science, engineering, mathematics or pre-med.

Because Honors Physics is a mathematics-based science course, students must have a strong background in algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and a sound understanding of problem-solving. They must be able to use the quadratic equation, solve multistep arithmetic problems that involve planning or converting units of measures, manipulate algebraic expressions and equations by substituting values for unknown quantities.

PHYSICS Content in Regular Physics includes Mechanics. Students will One Year Course receive a good understanding of kinematics, projectile motion, Grades 10-12 forces, energy, and momentum. Special projects include Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra building a mouse-trap car, an egg-drop contest, building a 2 water rocket, and a field trip to Great America. Students will Course Numbers: also use computers for data analysis. This course emphasizes Semester 1: SC570 those skills and thought processes considered important for Semester 2: SC580 progress in science and technology. It is highly recommended for students who plan to go on to higher education.

Because Physics is a mathematics-based science course, students must have a strong background in algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and a sound understanding of problem-solving. They must be able to use the quadratic equation, solve multistep arithmetic problems that involve planning or converting units of measures, manipulate algebraic expressions and equations by substituting values for unknown quantities.

PHYSICS OF EVERYDAY LIFE-HONORS TC The Physics of Everyday Life is an elective designed for the One Year Course specific purpose of applications in the world around us. Grades 10-12 Students will have the option to take the course for Prerequisite: Successful Completion of 1 year Transcripted Credit through WCTC. In this course students of high school Math will be able to view nature more perceptively and to see the Course Numbers: relationships that make up its rules. This is a less math Semester 1: SC614 intensive course that will stress conceptualization over Semester 2: SC615 computation. It is a survey course with topics covered that Transcripted Credit will include mechanics, materials, thermodynamics, waves and

Science sound, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Specific topics will include projectile motion, the physics of lasers, rainbows, color mixing, musical instruments, microwave ovens,

polarization, and circuit applications. Special projects will include building a mechanical wave generator as well as a field trip to Great America.

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING-HONORS AS By request, this course is eligible to fulfill 2 credits of the One year Course Science Graduation Requirement. Please see your counselor Grades 10-12 for complete information. No Prerequisite: Introduction to See the course description in the Technology Education and Engineering Design is Engineering Section on page 101. recommended Course Numbers: Semester 1:TE418 Semester 2:TE419

Advanced Standing

AP CHEMISTRY-HONORS AP Chemistry is the equivalent of a two-semester introductory One Year Course chemistry college course. AP Chemistry differs from Chemistry Grades 11-12 I with respect to the number and depth of topics covered, the Prerequisite: Successful completion of emphasis on chemical calculations and the mathematical Chemistry I; Department Approval formulation of principles, and the kind of laboratory work Course Numbers: done by students. This will require increased time and effort Semester 1: SC371 on the part of the students. Topics covered in AP Chemistry Semester 2: SC372 are determined by the College Board. Upon successful completion of the AP Chemistry course, students are expected to take the AP exam to earn college credit.

Surveys of AP Chemistry exam scores indicate that the probability of achieving a score of 3 or higher is significantly greater for students who successfully complete a first course in high school chemistry. For this reason, Menomonee Falls High School students are required to successfully complete Chemistry I prior to enrolling in AP Chemistry. Students must also receive department approval. AP Chemistry takes full advantage of students’ first-year chemistry course. Topics from Chemistry I in which students will need to exhibit proficiency at the start of AP Chemistry include the history of atomic theory, electronic structure, nomenclature, balancing equations, the mole concept and stoichiometry, periodic trends, chemical bonds, intermolecular forces, and molecular geometry. There will be a summer assignment addressing many of these topics. Other topics will be addressed during

Science the course itself, but at a faster pace than their initial introduction in Chemistry I.

Because AP Chemistry is a mathematics-based science course, students must have a strong background in Algebra I and Algebra II, and a sound understanding of problem-solving. They must be able to solve multistep arithmetic problems that involve planning or converting units of measures, to manipulate algebraic expressions and equations by substituting values for unknown quantities, to solve quadratic equations, and exhibit knowledge of logarithms.

The following courses do not fulfill the science graduation requirements but may be options for elective credits for students with interest and skills in science.

Online Opportunities - see Online Opportunities section on page 38 for course descriptions.

• Forensic Science I: Secrets of the Dead • Forensic Science II: More Secrets of the Dead • Veterinary Science: The Care of Animals

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Classes - (See course descriptions in the Technology Education and Engineering Section on page 101.)

• Civil Engineering & Architecture • Environmental Sustainability • Introduction to Engineering Design-Honors AS

Menomonee Falls School District Social Studies Curriculum 6-12 – 2017-2018

6th Grade Eastern World Cultures 1 Year Required

7th Grade Western World Cultures 1 Year Required

8th Grade United States History (through 1877) 1 Year Required

9th Grade World History (regular, AP Human Geography ) 1 Year Required

10th Grade United States History (regular, AP US History) 1 Year Required

11th Grade US Government - 1 Semester OR AP US Government & Politics - 1 Year Required

12th Grade Economics - 1 Semester OR AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics - 1 Year Required

AP Human Geography Contemporary Issues Grades 10, 11 12 Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Year 1 Semester Elective Elective

Introduction to Social Sciences Sociology Grades 10, 11, 12 Grades 10, 11, 12 1 Semester 1 Semester Elective Elective

NEW - AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Psychology Grades 11, 12 Grades 11, 12 1 Year 1 Year Elective Elective Social Studies

Mission Statement: Social Studies The mission of the social studies department is to produce students who exhibit historical literacy and have the skills necessary to make informed decisions.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken World History (regular) SS370 Year 9

AP Human Geography-Honors SS700/SS701 Year 9 United States History (regular) SS319 Year 10 AP United States History-Honors SS295/SS296 Year 10 US Government SS142 Semester 11 AP United States Government and Politics-Honors SS151/ SS152 Year 11 Economics SS122 Semester 12 AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics-Honors SS105/ SS106 Year 12 AP Human Geography-Honors (Elective) SS700/SS701 Year 10-12 Contemporary Issues SS225 Semester 10-12 Introduction to Social Sciences SS222 Semester 10-12 Sociology SS260 Semester 10-12 AP Comparative Government and Politics-Honors SS420/SS421 Year 11-12 AP Psychology-Honors SS228/ SS229 Year 11-12 Criminology (Online) SS502 Semester 10-12

WORLD HISTORY World History is a survey course covering geography and world One Year Course history from the 14th century to modern times, both western Grade 9 and non-western worlds. Topics include: the five themes of No Prerequisite geography, world religions, the Renaissance and the era of Course Number: SS370 exploration and discovery; the growth of democracy and nationalism; the Industrial Revolution; the two world wars; the Cold War; and the modern era. The development and influence of various religions, philosophies, and political, social and economic systems are also examined in context.

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY-HONORS The AP Human Geography course is equivalent to an One Year Course introductory college-level course in human geography. The Grade 9 course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns Recommendation-Map reading score of 230 and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, Course Numbers: and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial Semester 1: SS700 concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic Semester 2: SS701 organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Interpret maps and analyze geospatial data; understand and explain the implications of associations and networks among phenomena in places; recognize and interpret the relationships among patterns and processes at different scales of analysis; Define regions and evaluate the regionalization process; and characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places.

Social Studies UNITED STATES HISTORY This course is intended to provide the student with an One year Course awareness of the diverse heritage of American society and to Grade 10 identify the place and role of the United States in the modern No Prerequisite world. The course will trace developments in U.S. History from Course Number: SS319 the end of the Civil War through the Reagan-Bush era. Students will be expected to develop skills in critical thinking and writing. Students will also be encouraged to formulate their own ideas as to historic causation. In addition to history, the following concepts are presented and developed: economic, political, social, and geographical.

AP UNITED STATES HISTORY-HONORS This course is a year-long study for students who wish to One year Course prepare to take the Advanced Placement examination in Grade 10 United States History. Those students who successfully Recommendation-Map reading score of 230 complete the examination will be eligible to receive college Course Numbers: credit in history. The course is reserved for juniors and seniors Semester 1: SS295 who have demonstrated strong writing and analytical skills in Semester 2: SS296 their U.S. History class, World History classes and English classes.

Major themes of the course are determined by the College Board in order to ensure that students are exposed to the material necessary for satisfactory performance on the AP exam. The themes covered will range from Colonialism through the age of Conservatism. Students will be interpreting cause and effect of significant historical events, analyzing concepts such as democracy, freedom and equality, recognizing how geographic factors have influenced U.S. history, and examining terminology, individuals and occurrences paramount to understanding our nation’s creation and development.

The College Board strongly recommends that a student take the AP United States History class prior to attempting to pass the AP Exam. While no one can absolutely guarantee that a student who takes the course will receive a satisfactory score on the exam, having taken the course would enhance his or her chances immeasurably. Without the instruction provided in this class, a student would be hard pressed to perform satisfactorily. A fee is required to take the exam.

Social Studies US GOVERNMENT This course examines contemporary issues and problems One Semester Course facing American government. Both the structure and the Grade 11 current operation of the institutions of government will be Course Number: SS142 studied. Topics to be discussed include constitutional principles, the electoral process and voting, courts and law,

The state mandated Civics Test will be the role of the presidency, First Amendment rights, and other administered in this class. civil rights and liberties. Students will be expected to use critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate current issues and policies.

AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND This course will fulfill the US Government requirement for POLITICS-HONORS graduation. It is a year-long study for students who wish to One Year Course prepare to take the Advanced Placement examination in Grade 11 United States Government and Politics in May. Those students Recommendation-Map reading score of 230 who successfully complete the exam will be eligible to receive Course Numbers: college credit in Political Science.

Semester 1: SS151 The major themes of the course are determined by the College Semester 2: SS152 Board in order to ensure that students cover the material necessary for satisfactory performance on the AP exam. This The state mandated Civics Test will be course will give the students an analytical perspective on administered in this class. government and politics in the United States. It includes both the studies of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific examples. Areas of concentration include the Constitution, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties, interest groups and mass media, institutions of the National Government, public policy, civil rights and civil liberties.

The College Board strongly recommends that a student take the AP United States Government and Politics class prior to attempting to pass the AP exam. While no one can absolutely guarantee that a student who takes the course will receive a satisfactory score on the exam, having taken the course would enhance his or her chances immeasurably. A fee is required to take the exam.

ECONOMICS Economics is a discipline that is deeply intertwined in our One Semester Course everyday lives. Every decision that we make as individuals and Grade 12 as nations is an economic decision. The study of economics Course Number: SS122 not only provides students with a rich framework for understanding many complex institutions that impact our lives, but it also promotes the development of critical thinking skills. In order for students to successfully participate in an increasingly complex and globally interconnected world it is critical that students acquire a basic level of economic literacy along with analytical and conceptual skills that enable students to interpret complex events, interactions and sets of data. The primary goals of this course are to foster basic economic

Social Studies literacy and economic thinking skills that will enable students to think critically and to make better informed personal and public decisions.

AP MICROECONOMICS/MACROECONOMICS- This course will fulfill the Economics requirement for

HONORS graduation. This AP course gives the students a thorough One Year Course understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the Grade 12 functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and Recommendation-Map reading score of 230 producers, within the economic system. It places primary Course Numbers: emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, and Semester 1: SS105 includes the study of factor markets and the role of Semester 2: SS106 government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students will understand fiscal and monetary policy and the business cycle as well as the U.S. banking system.

The College Board strongly recommends that a student take the AP Economics class prior to attempting to pass the AP exam. While no one can absolutely guarantee that a student who takes the course will receive a satisfactory score on the exam, having taken the course would enhance his or her chances immeasurably. A fee is required to take the exam.

SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY-HONORS The AP Human Geography course is equivalent to an One Year Course introductory college-level course in human geography. The Grade 10-12 course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns Recommendation-Map reading score of 230 and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, Course Numbers: and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial Semester 1: SS700 concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic Semester 2: SS701 organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Interpret maps and analyze geospatial data; understand and explain the implications of associations and networks among phenomena in places; recognize and interpret the relationships among patterns and processes at different scales of analysis; Define regions and evaluate the regionalization process; and characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places.

Social Studies CONTEMPORARY ISSUES Global Issues is an elective designed to investigate events in One Semester Course the world and analyze the ways they impact our lives. It is a Grades 10-12 survey of current, local, national and international events. No Prerequisite Topics will be chosen by the teacher as well as the students Course Number: SS225 and explored through discussion, cooperative learning, multi-

media presentations, internet research, debates, field trips and student/teacher presentations. Tentative topics include: environmental issues, current world conflicts/wars, human rights violations, natural disasters and social concerns.

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SCIENCES Knowledge and understanding of the social sciences place One Semester Course students in position to understand themselves as citizens Grades 10-12 within an integrated global society. The Intro to Social Sciences No Prerequisite course is an elective course that will introduce students to Course Number: SS222 various disciplines within the social sciences. Topics will include: Criminology, Psychology, Comparative Culturesk, Cultural Anthropology, Geography, and Globalization, Global Ethics and Human Rights. Through class discussion, cooperative learning, debates, student/teacher presentations and other activities, students will gain information that will prepare them for future Social Science classes and life beyond the classroom.

SOCIOLOGY Sociology is a one semester course intended to give you a One Semester Course broad picture of the field of sociology. Sociology is a science Grades 10-12 focused on the study of human society and social behavior. No Prerequisite Sociologists concentrate their attention on social interaction- Course Number: SS260 the ways in which people relate to one another and influence each other’s behavior. The Study of Sociology provides you with the tools to develop a sociological imagination, or the ability to see the connection between the larger social world and our personal lives. Units include culture, social groups & institutions, socialization, deviance and social control, and the inequalities of social class and race. Most course work is project- based. Discussion and free expression of opinions are important aspects in this elective.

AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT & POLITICS- This course is a year-long study for students who wish to HONORS prepare to take the Advanced placement exam in Comparative One Year Course Politics in May. Those students who successfully complete the Grades 11- 12 exam will be eligible to receive college credit in Political Recommendation-Map Science. AP Comparative Government and Politics is designed reading score of 230 to provide students with the conceptual tools necessary to Course Numbers: develop an understanding of some of the world’s diverse Semester 1: SS420 political structures and practices. We will examine six Semester 2: SS421 countries in detail: Great Britain, Russia, China, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran. These countries are taught because they are excellent examples of the six core topics of a comparative

government course. These topics include methodology, Social Studies power, institutional structure, civil society, political and economic change, and public policy. Careful comparisons of political systems produces useful knowledge about institutions and policies countries have employed to address problems or policies that have in fact made problems worse. For example,

we compare the effectiveness of policy approaches to poverty or overpopulation by examining how different countries attempt to solve similar problems. The course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life, to show available institutional alternatives to explain different processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate to students the importance of global political and economic changes. Comparisons assist both in identifying problems and in analyzing policy making.

AP PSYCHOLOGY-HONORS AP Psychology is a yearlong introductory psychology course. It One Year Course is designed for students who wish to experience a university- Grades 11-12 level psychology course and prepare for the AP exam in May. Recommendation-Map reading score of 230 This course is taught at a college level and student study habits Course Number: should reflect that fact. Topics covered include: History, Semester 1: SS228 Approaches, Research Methods, Sensation and Perceptions, Semester 2: SS229 States of Consciousness, Learning, Cognition and Memory, Motivation and Emotion, Developmental Psychology, Personality, Psychological Disorders and Treatment, and Social Psychology.

The College Board strongly recommends that a student take the AP Psychology class prior to attempting to pass the AP Exam. While no one can absolutely guarantee that a student who takes the course will receive a satisfactory score on the exam, having taken the course would enhance his or her chances immeasurably. Without the instruction provided in this class, a student would be hard pressed to perform satisfactorily. A fee is required to take the exam.

The following course does not fulfill the social studies graduation requirement but may be an option for an elective credit for students with interest and skills in social studies.

Online Opportunities: • Criminology – see Online Opportunities section on page 38.

Special Education

Mission Statement: The vision of the Menomonee Falls High School Special Education Department is that all students can achieve and therefore our Mission is to work in collaborative partnerships with parents, fellow educators, and the community to provide services that empower students and promote the highest degree of independence, so each student may become an active member of society based on their individual strengths and abilities, and are prepared for post high school success.

To ensure the least restrictive environment and the most appropriate education possible, all students with identified disabilities will be included in regular education classes, except when individual needs - as outlined in the Individual Education Program (IEP) -require Special Education course development. Special education courses aligned with the high school curriculum may be offered on an as-needed basis and will be determined by the individual student’s IEP, the subject matter, and other factors.

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Technology Education & Engineering

Technology Education and Engineering

Mission Statement: The Mission of the MFHS Technology Education & Engineering Department is to explore and develop technical literacy, content specific knowledge and application (S.T.E.M.), critical thinking and problem solving skills, career pathways, and the methods necessary to become successful life-long learners and users of modern technology in their future endeavors.

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken Introduction to Manufacturing & Metal TE478/ TE479 Year 9-12 Introduction to Manufacturing & Wood TE482/ TE483 Year 9-12 Advanced Manufacturing & Metals TE461/ TE462 Year 10-12 Construction & Building Technology TE216/TE217 Year 9-12 Manufacturing/Construction/Engineering Youth See page 26 for more Apprenticeship information WCTC Dual Enrollment See page 25 for more information GPS Manufacturing See page 25 for more information Independent Study Semester 12 SOE-(SUPERVISED OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE) Year 12 Youth Apprenticeship See page 26 for more Year 12 information

ENGINEERING: PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW)

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken Introduction to Engineering Design-Honors AS TE397/ TE398 Year 9-12 (PLTW) Principles of Engineering-Honors AS (PLTW)* TE418/TE419 Year 10-12 Civil Engineering & Architecture (PLTW) TE258/TE259 Year 10-12 Digital Electronics-Honors AS (PLTW)** TE434/TE435 Year 10-12 Environmental Sustainability (PLTW) TE602/TE603 Year 11-12 STEM Academy Capstone TE268/TE269 Year 12 Engineering Youth Apprenticeship See page 26 for Year 12 more information

*By request, this course may be used to complete credits toward the Science Graduation Requirement. **By request, this course may be used to complete credits toward the Math Graduation Requirement.

All Technology Education & Engineering courses require a class fee payable at registration or at the front office.

AS - Advanced Standing

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Technology Education and Engineering APPLIED TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING & METAL This course introduces students to Manufacturing One year Course focusing on the design and the processes necessary to Grades 9-12 manipulate metal into a finished product. As a class we No Prerequisite will visit local manufacturers and technical colleges to Course Numbers: gain insight on real world experiences. Semester 1: TE478 Semester 2: TE479 In the classroom students will learn lab and tool safety, precision measuring tools, machine tool identification and operation, applied technical math, writing, and drawings, employability skills, resume & portfolio building, and careers and education choices in this pathway.

In the Lab students will learn how to work individually

and in small diverse teams, safely operate machines and tools that cut, separate, bend, weld & fasten, use AutoCAD / Inventor software to design products, layout parts according to technical drawings, incorporate lean manufacturing into their design & production plan, measure with precision instruments and manage quality control, use precision machine tools including computer numerical control machines to produce projects.

INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING & WOOD This course introduces students to Manufacturing One year Course focusing on the design and the processes necessary to Grades 9-12 manipulate wood into a finished product. As a class we No Prerequisite will visit local manufacturers and technical colleges to Course Numbers: gain insight on real world experiences. Semester 1: TE482 Semester 2: TE483 In the classroom students will learn lab and tool safety, precision measuring tools, machine tool identification and operation, applied technical math, writing, and drawings, employability skills, resume & portfolio building, and careers and education choices in this pathway.

In the Lab students will learn how to work individually and in small diverse teams, safely operate machines and tools that cut, separate, & fasten, use AutoCAD / Inventor software to design products, layout parts according to technical drawings, incorporate lean manufacturing into their design and production plan, measure with precision instruments and manage quality control, use precision machine tools including computer numerical control machines to produce projects.

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Technology Education and Engineering ADVANCED MANUFACTURING & METALS This class is a continuation of Introduction to One Year Course Manufacturing & Metal. Students will work in small Grades 10-12 groups to design and fabricate a large project such as (but Prerequisite: Intro to Manuf & Metal not limited to) a mini chopper or go kart. Smaller Course Numbers: individual projects are also a possibility. Semester 1: TE461 Semester 2: TE462 The areas of instruction and equipment students will use include: precision measuring instruments, lathes, milling machines, saws, grinders, shears, jigs, fixtures, welding equipment, computer-aided plasma cutting, & 3D printer.

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY This course introduces students to the construction One year Course industry and the skilled trades. The projects that students Grades 9-12 complete require them to use each machine in the lab No Prerequisite building their skill level, confidence, and overall

Course Numbers: knowledge of the machine and its capabilities. Students Semester 1: TE216 will learn about Lab and power tool safety as it relates to Semester 2: TE217 a jobsite. As the year progresses each student will learn more advanced processes and machine set-ups. Projects will be done step by step as a class as we learn how to read detailed technical drawings, measure, and properly use layout tools.

Students will learn about residential home construction and build scale model wall section. Students will also learn how to use Autodesk Revit, a 3D modeling program for architecture. We will complete a research project on a building trade career which is open to residential, commercial, and heavy & highway construction. Throughout the school year there will be various guest speakers / local contractors that will speak to the class about their profession and what each student can do to enter the specific trade.

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ENGINEERING: PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW) INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN-HONORS This course emphasizes the development of a design. AS Students use computer software to produce, analyze and One year Course evaluate models of project solutions. They study the Grades 9-12 design concepts of form and function, and then use state- No Prerequisite of-the-art technology to translate conceptual design into Course Numbers: reproducible products. This course teaches students to: Semester 1: TE397 • Understand and apply the design process to solve Semester 2: TE398 various problems in a team setting; • Apply adaptive design concepts in developing sketches, features, parts and assemblies; Advanced Standing • Interpret their own sketches in using computer software to design models; • Understand mass property calculations-such as

volume, density, mass, surface area, principal axes and principal moments-and how they are used to evaluate a parametric model; • Understand cost analysis, quality control, staffing needs, packing and product marketing; • Explore career opportunities in design engineering and understand what skills and education these jobs really require; and • Develop portfolios to display their designs and present them properly to peers, instructors and professionals

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING-HONORS AS This course provides an overview of engineering and One year Course engineering technology. Students develop problem- Grades 10-12 solving skills by tackling real-world engineering problems. No Prerequisite: Through theory and practical hands-on experiences, Introduction to students address the emerging social and political Engineering Design is consequences of technological change. The course of recommended study includes: Course Numbers: • Overview and Perspective of Engineering. Semester 1:TE418 Students learn about the types of engineers and Semester 2:TE419 their contributions to society. • Design Process. Students learn about problem solving and how products are developed to Advanced Standing include how engineers work in teams. • Communication and Documentation. Students collect and categorize data, produce graphic representations, keep an engineer’s notebook and make written and oral presentations. • Engineering Systems. Students learn about mechanical, electrical, fluid, pneumatic and control systems. Students learn about measurement, scalars and vectors, equilibrium,

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Technology Education and Engineering structural analysis, and strength of materials. • Materials and Materials Testing. Students learn the categories and properties of materials, how materials are shaped and joined, and material testing. • Thermodynamics. Students will learn about units and forms of energy, energy conversion, cycles, efficiency and energy loss, and conservation techniques. • Engineering for Quality and Reliability. Students will use precision measurement tools to gather and apply statistics for quality and process control. Students will also learn about reliability, redundancy, risk analysis, factors of safety, and liability and ethics.

• Dynamics. Students will be introduced to linear and trajectory motion.

By request, this course is eligible to fulfill 2 credits of the Science Graduation Requirement. Please see your counselor for complete information.

CIVIL ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE The major focus of this course is completing long-term One Year Course projects that involve the development of property sites. Grades 10-12 As students learn about various aspects of civil No Prerequisite: engineering and architecture, they apply what they learn Principles of Engineering is recommended to the design and development of a property. The course Course Numbers: provides teachers and students freedom to develop the Semester 1: TE258 property as a simulation or to students to model the Semester 2: TE259 experiences that civil engineers and architects face. Students work in teams, exploring hands-on activities and projects to learn the characteristics of civil engineering and architecture. Students will test soil samples for load bearing capabilities and learn how to survey a building site; calculating elevations and transferring that information into their final building design. In addition, students use 3D design software to help them design solutions to solve major course projects. Students learn about documenting their project, solving problems, and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community of civil engineering and architecture.

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DIGITAL ELECTRONICS-HONORS AS This course in applied logic encompasses the application One Year Course of electronic circuits and devices. Computer simulation Grades 10-12 software is used to design and test digital circuitry prior No Prerequisite: to the actual construction of circuits and devices. Principles of Students will learn basic electronic theories, digital gate Engineering is theories, and apply those theories through hands-on recommended activities Good math skills will enhance success.

Course Numbers: By request, this course is eligible to fulfill 2 credits of the Semester 1: TE434 Math Graduation Requirement. Please see your counselor Semester 2: TE435 for complete information.

Advanced Standing

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY In Environmental Sustainability, students investigate and One Year Course design solutions in response to real-world challenges Grades 11-12 related to clean and abundant drinking water, food No Prerequisite: supply issues, and renewable energy. Applying their Principles of Engineering is recommended knowledge through hands-on activities and simulations, students research and design potential solutions to these Course Numbers: true-to-life challenges. Semester 1: TE602 Semester 2: TE603

STEM ACADEMY CAPSTONE STEM Academy Capstone gives students the opportunity One Year Course to work in teams to solve problems of their own Grade 12 choosing. Teams employ all the skills and knowledge Prerequisite: Successful completion of 2 different gained through previous coursework to brainstorm, STEM Academy courses. research, construct and test a model in real-life Semester 1:TE268 situations (or simulations); document their designs; and Semester 2:TE269 present and defend the designs to a panel of experts.

INDEPENDENT STUDY Students wishing to register for independent credit in One Semester Course any area of study must: Grade 12 1. Have completed all regular department courses in Prerequisite: Must have Department that area of study; Approval form turned in before registering. 2. Submit a written request to the department to be signed by the instructor; and 3. Write a statement outlining personal achievement goals for the semester.

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Technology Education and Engineering SOE-(SUPERVISED OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE) The Supervised Occupational Experience (SOE) program is One year Course a work experience program designed to complement and Grade 12 supplement courses in the Career and Technical Prerequisite: SOE Supervisor Approval Education areas: Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Education, and Technical Education (Hours 5-8) and Engineering. SOE is available to Seniors Only. Course Numbers: Semester 1: CTE301 Students enrolled in the SOE program work at school- Semester 2:C TE311 approved job sites related to their career objectives. To complete the course successfully and earn credit students (Hours 6-8) must complete the required documentation of their work Course Numbers: experience during the course. SOE participants will Semester 1: CTE302 receive ONE (1) credit per semester and will be excused Semester 2: CTE312 for 1-4 school hours. Students who register for this program must be interviewed by the program supervisor (Hours 7-8) before registration is final. Students must have an

Course Numbers: appropriate job secured within the first two weeks of Semester 1: CTE303 the school year or they will be dropped from the course. Semester 2: CTE313 The work-site must be approved by the program supervisor. Students must work 180 hours per semester (Hour 8) to earn credit. Course Numbers:

Semester 1: CTE304 Students must be enrolled in a related Career and Semester 2: CTE314 Technical Education (CTE) course each semester.

YA – Youth Apprenticeship See description on page 26.

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Menomonee Falls School District Wellness Education Curriculum 6-12

3 credits Wellness Education required grades 9-12 1 credit 21st Centry Wellness required 6th Grade

9th Grade Wellness Education (Required) Foundations of Fitness (Required) Regular or SDPE

Courses offered to Grades 10-12

Aerobic Conditioning Lifeguard 7th Grade And Training Strength Training

Lifetime Lifetime Fitness I Fitness II Wellness Education (Required) Wellness for Life (Required)

Regular, Modified, or SDPE Team Sports 21st Century Wellness And (required) Leadership

8th Grade Courses offered to Grades 11-12 (In addition to above courses.)

Advanced Aerobic Conditioning Racquet and Sports Wellness Education (Required) Strength Training Regular, Modified, or SDPE NEW

Adventure/Outdoor Education

Courses offered to Grade 12 (In addition to above courses.)

PE 12 Student Leader Wellness Education

Wellness Education Mission Statement: Wellness Education - Our programs are designed to promote and enhance students’ attitudes, habits, and skills so that they can make educated, health-conscious decisions throughout life.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken 21st Century Wellness PE105 Semester 10 st 21 Century Wellness Zero Hour PE04Z Semester 10 Foundations of Fitness-PE 9 PE200 Semester 9 Aerobic Conditioning and Strength PE280 Semester 10-12 Training Lifeguard Training PE130 Semester 10-12 Lifetime Fitness I PE201 Semester 10-12 Lifetime Fitness II PE203 Semester 10-12 Team Sports & Leadership PE214 Semester 10-12 Advanced Aerobic Conditioning and PE283 Semester 11-12 Strength Training Adventure/Outdoor Education PE221 Semester 11-12 Adventure/Outdoor Education Zero Hour PE02Z Semester 11-12 Racquet Sports PE240 Semester 11-12 PE 12 PE230 Semester 12 Student Leader Program Semester 12

21st Century Wellness Education 21st Century Wellness is a required semester long course. This course provides students the opportunity to develop and refine effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills while applying principles of creative thinking along with models of decision making and goal setting in a wellness promotion context. Students will access, analyze and apply wellness information to improve and/or maintain one’s overall wellness while striving to achieve an optimal level of wellness and a high quality of life. State law requires students to have knowledge/lessons on shaken baby/abusive head trauma prevention, human growth and development, CPR and AED training, and suicide prevention.

21ST CENTURY WELLNESS How will the choices that you make today impact your future One Semester Course health and wellness? This course uses a wellness approach Grade 10 stressing prevention and self-responsibility through informed No Prerequisite choices. Course Number: PE105 Zero Hour Course Number: PE04Z

*THIS COURSE OFFERED BEFORE SCHOOL 7:00-7:45 AM (ZERO HOUR)

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Wellness Education Wellness Education

The wellness education program is designed to enhance lifelong fitness. A variety of activities are offered to enrich individual health, wellness and cooperative skills. The state requires three credits for graduation. The three credits must be earned from three different wellness education courses.

FOUNDATIONS OF FITNESS-PE 9 Concepts and skills such as strength development, flexibility, One Semester Course agility, body composition, and cardiovascular endurance will Grade 9 be the focus of this course. Students will engage in activities No Prerequisite that reinforce basic fitness concepts, health and wellness Course Number: PE200 related skills and goal setting.

AEROBIC CONDITIONING AND STRENGTH This class will focus on the importance and value of exercise. TRAINING Cardiovascular fitness, strength development, muscular One Semester Course endurance, speed development, core strength and flexibility Grades 10-12 will be promoted through the use of all physical education No Prerequisite facilities and equipment. Other areas that will be covered: Course Number: PE280 strength training program design, proper “spotting” techniques and weight room safety.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING The purpose of this course is to teach the skills and knowledge One Semester Course needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. It Grades 10-12 also prepares participants for possible employment as Prerequisite: Successful completion of PE 9, Age of lifeguards. First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, 15 prior to final course session, & Successful Automated External Defibrillation and Professional completion of Swim Entrance exam Lifeguarding certification can be acquired. Course Number: PE130 Students are required to purchase a resuscitation mask, course book and certification card. The approximate cost is $80.00. These fees will be collected in class.

LIFETIME FITNESS I This course will expose students to a variety of lifetime One Semester Course activities. The course will provide experiences in Yoga, Pilates, Grades 10-12 water workouts, hip-hop/funk dance and a wide variety of No Prerequisite: weight resistance and core development activities will be Course Number: PE201 introduced.

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Wellness Education LIFETIME FITNESS II The purpose of this course is to help students of all fitness One semester course levels develop knowledge and skills related to fitness, Grades 10-12 nutrition, and stress management. As learners, the students Prerequisite: Lifetime Fitness I will be challenged to identify what fitness strategies and Course Number: PE203 activities will work best for their individual lifestyle and fitness goals. Varied physical activity media/technology will be introduced to give the student practical experiences with the

ultimate goal of self-directed lifetime wellness. The students will also have a chance to complete a first-aid and CPR/AED certification.

TEAM SPORTS & LEADERSHIP This course will include a variety of team activities such as: One Semester Course soccer, softball, kickball, ultimate football, tennis, volleyball, Grades 10-12 basketball, water games and pickle ball. The course will No Prerequisite introduce the 7 habits of Highly Effective Teens. Course Number: PE214

The Advanced Aerobic Conditioning And Strength Training, Adventure/Outdoor Education and Racquet Sports courses are offered to Juniors and Seniors Only.

ADVANCED AEROBIC CONDITIONING AND The purpose of this course is to continue student focus on STRENGTH TRAINING strength and conditioning after completing the first Aerobic One Semester Course Conditioning and Strength Training class. This is a project Grades 11-12 based course, requiring students to develop a full semester No Prerequisite workout plan based on their needs or the needs of others. It Course Number: PE283 will engage students interested in physical rehabilitation, physical education, strength and conditioning and personal training. Students will complete a project related to a career in wellness, along with job shadowing or volunteer experiences.

ADVENTURE/OUTDOOR EDUCATION This course will provide experiences in: team building One semester course activities, adventure fitness, trip planning, archery, hiking, Grades 11-12 kayaking, orienteering, SCUBA, wilderness first-aid, and other Course Number: PE221 various outdoor adventure activities. There is a fee of $75.00 *Zero Hour Course Number: PE02Z to cover the cost of the climbing, SCUBA and kayaking units.

*THIS COURSE OFFERED BEFORE SCHOOL 7:00 AM-7:45 AM (ZERO HOUR)

RACQUET SPORTS This course will consist of Tennis, Pickle Ball, Badminton and One Semester Course Eclipse Ball. Due to limited facilities, other hand implemented Grade 11-12 activities may be included. Course content will emphasize No Prerequisite competitive game experience in each sport; competition Course Number: PE240 would involve both singles and doubles play.

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PE12 A variety of team and individual sports will be offered during Wellness Education One Semester Course this semester course. Students will lead peers with teacher Grade 12 assistance in designing game rules, regulations, and No Prerequisite tournament schedule. Course Number: PE230

STUDENT LEADER PROGRAM (No Credit) This course is an opportunity to work with physical education

One Semester Course teachers and classes in an educational setting. Students will Grade 12 be responsible for officiating, demonstrating and participating Prerequisite: Department Approval in unit activities. Other duties may involve clerical responsibilities and collection and distribution of equipment. Daily attendance is necessary for this program to be successful. Enrollment is limited and will depend on individual student schedule. This course will not be a selection at the time of registration. Interested students must receive approval from the Department Chair.

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WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT 2017 — 2018 COURSES

NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL MENOMONEE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

German/Spanish — Level 1 World Languages and Cultures Two-Semester Course Nine-Week Course Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 Grade 6 (not required for 7th grade)

German/Spanish— Level 2 German/Spanish — Level 1 Two-Semester Course One-Semester Course Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 Grade 7- Required for 8th grade Semester 1 of 3 in German/Spanish

Honors German/Spanish — Level 3 German/Spanish — Level 1, cont’d Two-Semester Course Two-Semester Course Grades 10, 11 & 12

Grade 8 Semesters 2 and 3 of 3 in German/Spanish

Honors German/Spanish — Level 4 Two-Semester Course Grades 11 & 12

Honors German/Spanish — Level 5 Two-Semester Course Grade 12

Exploring World Cultures One Semester Course Grades 11-12 World Language

World Language Mission Statement: The mission of the Menomonee Falls World Language Department is to prepare students linguistically and culturally to communicate successfully in a global community.

Course Title Course Number Length Year Taken

Exploring World Cultures WL400 Semester 11-12 German I WL111/WL112 Year 9-12 German II WL121/WL122 Year 9-12 German III-Honors WL141/WL142 Year 10-12 German IV-Honors WL151/WL152 Year 11-12 AP German V-Honors WL173/WL174 Year 12 Spanish I WL261/WL262 Year 9-12 Spanish II WL281/WL282 Year 9-12 Spanish III-Honors WL301/WL302 Year 10-12 Spanish IV-Honors WL311/WL312 Year 11-12 AP Spanish V-Honors WL335/WL336 Year 12 Chinese I (Online) WL011/WL012 Year 9-12 Chinese II (Online) WL013/WL014 Year 9-12 French I (Online) WL510/WL511 Year 9-12 French II (Online) WL514/WL515 Year 9-12 French III (Online) WL516/WL517 Year 9-12 Japanese I (Online) WL211/WL212 Year 9-12 Japanese II (Online) WL221/WL222 Year 9-12 Latin I (Online) WL610/WL611 Year 9-12 Latin II (Online) WL612/WL613 Year 9-12 Latin III (Online) WL614/WL615 Year 9-12

The Global Education Achievement Certificate and Transcript Endorsements shall be awarded to students who have demonstrated a dedication to global education by successfully fulfilling the recommended criteria outlined on page 29 of this course guide.

Exploring World Cultures Exploring World Cultures is an engaging, project-based course One Semester Course that allows students to explore the rich cultural diversity of Grades 11-12 our world’s lands and peoples. Students will become familiar No Prerequisite with the languages, food, art, music, customs, etiquette, Course Number: WL400 literature, history, and current events from different regions of the world. All interested Juniors and Seniors are welcome, especially those students who are seeking to complete their cultural requirements for the Global Education Achievement Certificate (GEAC).

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World Language GERMAN I In German I, students are introduced to the German language One Year Course in real‐life situations. Through a variety of fun and interesting Grades 9-12 activities, the students learn to speak, read, write and No Prerequisite understand basic German. The German I course also covers Semester 1: WL111 many different aspects of German culture, such as sports, Semester 2: WL112 foods, family, weather, education, hobbies and free time.

GERMAN II Students, in German II, expand their speaking, reading, One Year Course listening and writing skills in German. They learn how to Grades 9-12 exchange personal information and express their attitudes, Prerequisite: successful completion of opinions and emotions. The course also expands upon many German 1 or 8th grade German cultural aspects of Germany, such as weather, foods, homes, Semester 1: WL121 cities, chores, holidays, sports, hobbies, and clothing. Semester 2: WL122

GERMAN III-HONORS The German III course focuses on conversational German and One Year Course the refinement of grammar skills. Students will expand and Grades 10-12 improve their speaking, reading, writing and listening abilities Prerequisite: successful completion of through dialogs, skits and short stories. German III classes also German II explore and expand many aspects of European and German Semester 1: WL141 culture, such as travel, weather, shopping, chores, animals and Semester 2: WL142 foods.

GERMAN IV-HONORS The German IV course covers a variety of German literature, One Year Course including short stories and excerpts from contemporary Grades 11-12 German publications. The students will improve their Prerequisite: successful completion of communication skills through the study and discussion of German III different topics, such as, employment, health, holidays, Semester 1: WL151 communication, body parts, illnesses and the environment. Semester 2: WL152 Cultural projects in the class will increase the students’ understanding of Germany and encourage them to learn more about German foods, people, customs and cities.

AP GERMAN V-HONORS German V is an AP course designed specifically to increase the One Year Course students’ oral and written proficiency in German. Students Grade 12 will prepare to take the AP test in May of their senior year. In Prerequisite: successful completion of addition, students will develop their interpretive, German IV interpersonal and presentational skills in a variety of Semester 1: WL173 communicative activities, by reading and analyzing important Semester 2: WL174 literary works, and by reviewing the grammar concepts that are most essential for effective communication. Students will study fairy tales, music, the body and illnesses as well as read and discuss current issues in the German community. The students will be expected to communicate, listen, read and write daily in German.

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World Language part of the Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) through the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Check with your counselor or a German teacher for more information regarding this exceptional opportunity! The Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP), run in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, allows any eligible

student the opportunity to obtain 5 university credits and up to 16 retroactive credits toward his or her post secondary education. Any student intending to take this course for CAPP credits must be in the top 25% of his/her class or have a 3.25 GPA to qualify.

SPANISH I In Spanish I, students will gain a formal introduction to basic One Year Course Spanish. Students will learn to speak, read, write, and Grades 9-12 understand basic Spanish. Students will encounter an informal No Prerequisite atmosphere of Spanish conversation involving dialogues, Course Number: games, foods and hobbies. Additionally, students will learn Semester 1: WL261 about the various Spanish –speaking countries and their Semester 2: WL262 cultures.

SPANISH II The student continues to develop speaking, writing, reading One Year Course and listening abilities as well as knowledge of Hispanic Grades 9-12 cultures. The goal is to make the language learning realistic Prerequisite: successful completion of Spanish I and functional as well as enjoyable while improving th or 8 grade Spanish proficiency. Course Number: Semester 1: WL281 Semester 2: WL282

SPANISH III-HONORS The current texts and supplementary materials provide One Year Course experience in Spanish culture and language. Spanish III is Grades 10-12 designed to increase the language ability and cultural Prerequisite: successful completion of understanding of students who have studied the basic Spanish II concepts in previous levels. Students will demonstrate their Course Number: language proficiency through performance assessments that Semester 1: WL301 measure their ability to read, write, speak and listen in Semester 2: WL302 Spanish. Quick response, vocabulary expansion and more sophisticated structures will be emphasized.

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SPANISH IV-HONORS The goal in Spanish IV is greater proficiency in the areas of One Year Course reading, writing and conversational skills in Spanish. A wide Grades 11-12 variety of materials from the target culture will be used to Prerequisite: successful completion of support and enhance structure and language use. Students Spanish III experience multiple opportunities to demonstrate their

Course Number: proficiency in Spanish through different contexts of the Semester 1: WL311 Spanish speaking world. Aspects of contemporary Hispanic Semester 2: WL312 culture are emphasized through cultural readings, media, projects, and class discussions. Additionally, students at this level will begin to explore AP themes.

AP SPANISH V-HONORS Spanish V is an AP course designed specifically to increase the One Year Course students’ oral and written proficiency in the Spanish language. Grade 12 The Spanish V curriculum prepares the students to take the AP Prerequisite: successful completion of test in May of their senior year. Students will develop the Spanish IV interpretive, interpersonal and presentational skills they need Course Number: by participating in a variety of communication activities, by Semester 1: WL335 reading and analyzing important literary works from around Semester 2: WL336 the Spanish-speaking world, and by reviewing the grammar concepts that are most essential for effective communication. The students will be expected to communicate, listen, read and write daily in the target language.

Students who qualify may take this course for “CAPP” credit. The Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP), run in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, allows any eligible student the opportunity to obtain 5 university credits and up to 16 retroactive credits toward his or her post secondary education. Any student intending to take this course for CAPP credits must be in the top 25% of his/her class or have a 3.25 GPA to qualify.

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The following courses may be options for elective credits for students with interest and skills in world language.

Online Opportunities - see Online Opportunities section on page 38 for course

descriptions. • Chinese I • Chinese II • French I • French II • French III-Honors • Japanese I • Japanese II • Latin I • Latin II • Latin III-Honors

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OPTIONAL PROGRAMS Optional

MID-TERM GRADUATION Students who will complete their high school requirements a Programs Grade 12 semester early, and want to graduate early, must select Mid- School Counselor Approval term Graduation when registering. School Counselor's Course Number: XC180 approval is required. Check on total number of credits earned.

EARLY RELEASE Seniors in good academic standing, with good attendance in Grade 12 previous semesters and with written parental approval will be Associate Principal Approval given permission to leave school after 7th hour. Bussing will Course Numbers: not be provided. Students who elect this option cannot remain Semester 1: XC428 in the building during 8th hour. Semester 2: XC429

LATE START Seniors in good academic standing, with good attendance in Grade 12 previous semesters and with written parental approval will be Associate Principal Approval given permission to begin school 2nd hour. Bussing will not be Course Number: provided. Students who elect this option cannot be in the Semester 1: XC426 building during 1st hour. Semester 2: XC427

PE Waiver Students involved in athletics have the option to waive 1 PE One Semester Course credit. This is a onetime option. Please see your counselor for Grades 11-12 complete information. Course Numbers: Semester 1: PE900 Semester 2: PE901

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“ZERO HOUR” OPPORTUNITY Zero Hour

In an effort to better serve the students of Menomonee Falls High School and

increase the number of choices they have at registration, and also to possibly reduce any potential scheduling conflicts, we are offering a “Zero Hour” in certain subject areas. “Zero Hour” refers to a class which is being offered before the beginning of the school day from 7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m. Bus transportation will not be provided for Zero Hour classes.

If there is enough interest, the following courses could be offered during a “Zero Hour” next school year…

Course Title Course Length Year Taken Number 21st Century Wellness Zero Hour PE04Z Semester 10 Adventure/Outdoor Education Zero PE02Z Semester 11-12 Hour AP Environmental Science Honors Zero SC02Z/SC03Z Year 10-12 Hour AP Statistics Honors Zero Hour MA04Z Year 11-12 Chemistry I Zero Hour SC01Z Year 10-12 English 11 Zero Hour EN01Z Year 11 Personal Finance Zero Hour BS02Z Semester 11-12

**If you are interested in participating in any of these classes, please make sure you register for the appropriate “Zero Hour” class when you are entering your course selections.

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Independent Study INDEPENDENT STUDY

INDEPENDENT STUDY Grade 12 Prerequisite: Department Approval

(See appropriate Department Chairperson for details)

Rationale: Students who possess the initiative and maturity to pursue independent study be permitted to submit a proposal to a teacher under whom the project is to be pursued. No student may register for Independent Study until they have completed the following:

A. The Student Must: 1. Have completed successfully all related courses in the field selected. 2. Select a teacher to supervise the project. 3. Submit in writing a proposal including the following: a. Overview of project b. Resources required c. Procedure for monitoring and evaluating project B. The Teacher Will: 1. Review the proposal. If the teacher chooses to supervise the project the teacher will: a. Establish a progress calendar b. Determine credit and grade points to be recommended for approval 2. Submit the project to the department head who will approve or disapprove it for credit.

C. The Department Chairperson will notify the appropriate counselor allowing the students to register for the independent study class.

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