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Neenah High School
"A Passion for Excellence"
2011 - 2012
1275 Tullar Road
Neenah, WI 54956
High School Code 501615
www.neenah.k12.wi.us
Principal - Colleen Doyle |
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Community |
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Neenah is one of eleven municipalities that comprise Wisconsin?s Fox River Valley Region, one of the fastest growing regions in the Midwest with a population of 250,000 residents. The paper and health care industries as well as related businesses offer a strong manufacturing base which provides a high quality of life for residents. The Fox River Valley area has been cited for its quality of life, economic growth, and excellence in education by Forbes, Newsweek, Money, The Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. |
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Neenah High School |
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Neenah High School is considered a large school with an approximate enrollment of 2,100 students and a dedicated teaching staff of 130 supported by an additional 70 adults on our 60 acre campus. The school calendar year consists of two semesters, each 18 weeks in length. Neenah High School is accredited by the Wisconsin State Department of Public Instruction. In addition, Neenah High School is the recipient of the Excellence in Education Award from the U.S.
Department of Education.
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Curriculum |
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Neenah High School offers a diversified curriculum to meet needs of students of all abilities. Course selections include Standard, and Advanced classes. Alternative programs are available on campus and in the community. In addition, numerous other courses are available for college credit through local or neighboring colleges and universities. |
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Graduation Requirements |
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A total of 23 credits is required for the 2012, 2013 and 2014 graduating classes. 22 credits for the class of 2015 and beyond including the following: |
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English |
4.0 credits |
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Math |
3.0 credits |
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Science |
3.0 credits |
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Social Studies |
3.5 credits (3 for 2015 and beyond) |
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Physical Education |
1.5 credits |
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Practical Arts |
0.5 credits |
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Fine Arts |
0.5 credits |
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Health Education |
0.5 credits |
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Personal Financial Literacy |
0.5 credits (2015 and beyond) |
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Minimum Electives |
6.5 credits |
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Advanced Placement Tests |
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In the Spring of 2011, a total of 253 Neenah High School students took 408 Advanced Placement examinations in 18 subject areas. Seventy-four percent of the scores earned were a three or higher. |
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National Merit Scholarship Competition |
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NHS had three National Merit Finalists from the class of 2011 and one National Merit Scholar. |
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Graduate Profile - Class of 2011 |
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64% |
Four and Two Year Universities |
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20% |
Technical College |
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03% |
Military |
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04% |
Direct Employment |
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02% |
Job Training Program |
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07% |
Other |
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Graduates of the Class of 2011 were accepted at the following universities and colleges: |
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Amherst College |
Purdue University |
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Butler University |
St. Olaf College |
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Cedarville University |
University of St. Thomas |
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Drake University |
University of Iowa |
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Iowa State University |
University of Minnesota |
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Loyola University |
University of St. Thomas |
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Michigan Technological University |
U.S. Military Academy, West Point |
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Northwestern University |
Wheaton College |
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University of Wisconsin System |
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Eau Claire |
Oshkosh |
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Fox Valley |
Platteville |
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Green Bay |
River Falls |
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La Crosse |
Stevens Point |
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Madison |
Stout |
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Milwaukee |
Whitewater |
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Wisconsin Private Colleges and Universities |
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Carroll College |
MIAD |
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Concordia University |
MSOE |
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Edgewood College |
Ripon College |
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Lawrence University |
St. Norbert College |
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Marian University |
Viterbo University |
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Marquette University |
WI Lutheran College |
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Test Data |
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2010/2011 ACT Composite Scores |
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Neenah |
State |
National |
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24.5 |
22.2 |
21.2 |
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2010/2011 SAT Mean Scores |
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Neenah |
State |
National |
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Reading |
589 |
590 |
497 |
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Math |
627 |
602 |
514 |
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Writing |
562 |
575 |
489 |
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Laude Recognition Program and Uniform Grading Scale |
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Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year Neenah High School implemented a student achievement recognition program based on the Laude system. Students eligible for the Laude system will be recognized using criteria listed below. Students with a 3.4 GPA or better are eligible for the Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Cum Laude recognition by multiplying the GPA at the end of |
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3.4 x 25 = Cum Laude |
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3.7 x 30 = Magna Cum Laude |
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3.8 x 35 - Summa Cum Laude |
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The range for each award is as follows: |
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Cum Laude |
77 - 104.9 |
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Magna Cum Laude |
105 - 131.9 |
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Summa Cum Laude |
Greater than 132 |
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Range for 2015 and beyond: |
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Cum Laude |
77 - 125.9 |
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Magna Cum Laude |
126 - 150.9 |
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Summa Cum Laude |
Greater than 151 |
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Neenah High School?s list of advanced course offerings as well as Fox Valley Technical college ?advanced standing? courses are listed below. These courses are used in the calculation for Laude recognition. Some courses listed below have additional requirements for meeting Laude status. |
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English |
Math |
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Adv. English 9 |
Adv. Geometry |
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Adv. Lit./Composition 10 |
Adv. Algebra 1 & 2 |
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Adv. American Literature 11 |
AP Calculus AB & BC |
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Persuasive Essay |
Statistics and Probability |
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AP English Language & Composition 11 |
Pre-Calculus |
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AP English Literature & Composition 12 |
Calculus 3 |
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Adv. Theater Studies |
Linear Algebra |
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Social Studies |
Science |
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Adv. Global Studies 9 |
Adv. Physical Science 9 |
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Adv. Modern World History |
Chemistry Study |
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AP European History |
Adv. Chemistry |
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AP Psychology |
Adv. Biology |
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AP Macroeconomics |
AP Biology |
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AP Microeconomics |
Adv. Physics |
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AP United States History |
Adv. Physics Concepts |
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AP US Government & Politics |
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AP Comparative Government & Politics |
Art |
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AP Comparative Government & Politics |
Art 3 A & B |
Race, Rights & Trans-Cultural Beliefs
(even years) |
Professional Portfolio
Preparation |
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Wisconsin Studies (odd years) |
AP Studio 2 & 3-D Design |
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AP Online Psychology |
Art Survey |
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Art 4 |
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Technology and Engineering |
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Computer Aided Architectural Drafting |
Music |
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Computer-Aided Graphic Design |
Adv. Music Theory |
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Computer Troubleshooting 2 |
Adv. Jazz Ensemble |
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Automotive Technology 1 - 4 |
Wind Symphony |
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Intro to Engineering Design |
Symphony Orchestra |
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Principles of Engineering |
Adv. Chamber Choir |
Electronic Communication SystemS
1 & 2 |
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Electronics |
World Languages |
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Digital Electronics |
French 3, 4, & 5 |
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German 3, 4, & 5 |
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Business |
Spanish 3 & 4 |
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Web Page Design |
AP Spanish Language 5 |
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Finance |
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Computer Applications 1 & 2 |
Career Courses |
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Management |
Introduction to Education as a Career |
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Accounting |
Leadership |
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Marketing |
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Wellness Education |
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FACE |
Lifeguard Training/CPR |
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Housing and Interior Design |
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Health Careers 1 |
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Food Service |
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Certified Nursing Assistant |
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Assistant Childcare Teacher - ACCT |
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Uniform Grade Scale |
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A+ |
97.1 - 100 |
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A |
92.0 - 97.0 |
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A- |
89.5 -91.9 |
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B+ |
87.1 - 89.4 |
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B |
82.0 - 87.0 |
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B- |
79.5 - 81.9 |
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C+ |
77.1 - 79.4 |
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C |
72.0 - 77.0 |
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C- |
69.5 - 71.9 |
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D+ |
67.1 - 69.4 |
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D |
62.0 - 67.0 |
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D- |
59.5 - 61.9 |
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F |
0.00 - 59.4 |
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