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2008-2009 Curriculum Guide
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
We offer a comprehensive curriculum at WLHS to help each student
achieve his or her God-given potential. We pray that students
will select courses at WLHS that lead to the path God has
planned for them once they have completed their high school
years. Courses in English, practical arts, mathematics, business
education, social studies, fine arts and other areas will
help our students prepare for lives of service to their Lord.
Among the ways to serve God are the preaching, teaching, and
staff ministries. Some of our students will continue their
education in 4-year colleges. Others will be best served by
attending technical and vocational schools. As Christian stewards
our students will pursue excellence in whatever programs they
have selected.
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PASTORAL MINISTRY AT MARTIN LUTHER
COLLEGE
Young men thinking about being a pastor should take the normal
college core curriculum. You may be admitted to MLC with a
minimum of two years of a foreign language. However, MLC recommends
that you take a minimum of three units of Latin (through the
senior year of high school) and two units of either German
or Spanish. MLC also prefers two units of music.
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TEACHING/STAFF MINISTRY AT MARTIN
LUTHER COLLEGE
A minimum of 12 core academic units, a cumulative GPA of 2.0,
and a minimum ACT score of 18 are required for admission.
The normal college core curriculum should be taken. Some music
is desired, including Music Theory.
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WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE
All applicants should take the normal college core curriculum.
Sixteen academic units are required and 2-4 years of a single
foreign language are recommended.
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TYPICAL MINIMUM COLLEGE CORE CURRICULUM
Each college campus has its own requirements. However, many
colleges and universities require a common core. The University
of Wisconsin System requires that all applicants take the
ACT and have the following 17 required units:
| English |
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4 units |
| Mathematics |
|
3 units |
| Social Science |
|
3 units |
| Natural Science |
|
3 units |
| Academic Electives |
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4 units |
The academic electives must be from the above areas or foreign
language, fine arts, computer science or other academic areas.
Especially in the field of foreign languages, an individual
campus may have different requirements.
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VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
There are a variety of degree granting and certificate programs
available at vocational and technical colleges and schools.
Students are encouraged to take those courses which will give
them strong preparation in their areas of interest. MATC and
WCTC prefer or require entrants take the ACCUPLACER test.
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TESTING PROGRAM
All incoming Freshmen will take the EXPLORE Test and all Sophomores
will take the PLAN assessment. Juniors are encouraged to take
the PSAT test. College-bound students are also encouraged
to take the ACT or SAT at the end of their Junior year or
at the beginning of their Senior year. Be sure to check which
test is required for the colleges being considered.
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COURSE VALUES
All full year courses are worth one unit; one-semester courses
are worth one-half unit; quarter courses are worth one-quarter
unit.
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COURSE LOAD
Students must carry a minimum of 6.0 units each year. The
following types of courses must be included in the specified
year with the remaining units from elective courses. FRESHMEN:
religion, English, science, mathematics, and Christian health
& wellness. SOPHOMORES: religion, English, science, mathematics,
and physical education. JUNIORS: religion, English, social
studies, and physical education. SENIORS: religion, social
studies, and English, unless already completed as electives.
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COURSE SELECTION
FRESHMEN placement in classes is based on the EXPLORE TEST,
a review of their previous achievement test scores, a recommendation
from the eighth grade teacher or principal, and family recommendations.
Continuing students need a "C" or better in many
courses to be automatically cleared to take the next course
in sequence. A "C" or better is the definition
of successfully completing a course. After serious evaluation
a parental override could be submitted if a student has a
"C-" or "D+." Courses which have been
taken and passed, but need a higher level of competency, may
be retaken to allow the student to progress to the next course
in sequence. The second grade received will be the official
grade for the course but credit will only be awarded one time
for taking the course. Courses should be selected which contribute
to the young Christian's life plan.
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SCHEDULE CHANGES
Students should make careful choices consistent with their
goals when selecting their courses. This will largely avoid
schedule changes. Should a change become necessary, it must
be made with the approval of the instructors and parent(s),
along with a $20.00 course change fee, within the first five
school days of the course. Students will receive an "F"
for courses dropped after that time period unless the drop
is suggested by the instructor or advisor under special circumstances.
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ADVANCED STUDIES FOR WLHS STUDENTS
We encourage students to develop all of their God-given gifts
to the fullest. For our more academically gifted students
we have an agreement with Wisconsin Lutheran College for our
students to participate in their Young Scholars Program. The
costs are shared by WLHS, WLC, and the family. Details are
available in the Guidance Office.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
We have the following minimum requirements which must be met
for graduation. Some of the units must be in specific, required
courses.
| Religion |
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4 units |
| English |
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3.5 units |
| Science |
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2 units |
| Mathematics |
|
2 units |
| Social Studies |
|
2 units |
| Health/Phy Ed |
|
1.5 units |
| Electives |
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9 units |
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24 units total |
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