HS Academic & Career Planning Guide 2018-19

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WORLD LANGUAGES *College in the Schools Program (CIS) The College in the School Program (CIS) is a concurrent enrollment course that offers Latin Students at BCHS and BEHS the opportunity to earn college credit through the University of Minnesota. Taking a CIS course means that students earn a grade both in high school and the university. Courses alternate years (Latin Intermediate Poetry & Latin Intermediate Prose, four credits each). Latin 4 and 5 students are eligible for this class. It is recommended for students with an A or B average in Latin 3. If a student completes two years of CIS , they will earn eight credits through the University of Minnesota. There will be additional fees for credit at the University(s). *Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) The Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) is a college level course program taught at BCHS and BEHS. Taking a CAPP course is an opportunity for students to concurrently earn high school and college course credits through UW-Oshkosh. The purpose of CAPP are to: 1. Offer the opportunity for academically qualified students to experience the rigor of university coursework. 2. Offer a head start on college by providing an understanding of university level expectations as well as academic credit, which will facilitate subsequent studies. 3. Provide a gradual introduction and transition to university study and facilities. Registration guidelines for the 2018-2019 school year are as follow: Juniors or seniors need to meet ONE of the following requirements:  Upper 25% of their class  3.25 GPA (or above) on a 4.0 scale  Current rank in the second quarter of their high school class and a minimum ACT of 24 or higher The course is five credits and upon completion of the year-long course, the enrollee can obtain up to 11 retro-credits if course grade averages at least a B (number of retro-credits vary from school to school). Please note: For exceptional students who do not qualify under the above guidelines, a Teacher Recommendation Form can be submitted to the CAPP or CIS Office for review, along with a completed Registration Form. One completed form per course is required. CAPP and CIS Courses offered at BCHS & BEHS: French 5, German 5, Spanish 5, Spanish 6, Latin 4, and Latin 5 Class: French 1 Course Number: 1601A & 1601B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): None Weighted: No

Class: French 2 Course Number: 1602A & 1602B Credit: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Recommended Prerequisite(s): French 1 Weighted: No

Students will develop basic speaking, writing, listening and reading skills during the study of classroom survival situations (ex. May I go to the bathroom? Repeat, please.) and description of self, family and friends, school life, activities outside of school such as food, clothing, and shopping. By the end of the year, students will be able to express themselves and initiate simple conversations. Students will study language through topics and the function of language within these topics.

Through the study of French-speaking people, French 2 expands previous knowledge of the French language through the study of train and airplane travel, sports, daily routine and general health, and cultural and leisure activities. The students will express themselves and initiate conversations in the present and past tenses.

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