Welcome to Randolph's School Counseling Department

Introduction

The Randolph School District School Counseling program is based on the national American School Counseling Association (ASCA) standards and the new Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Model (WCSCM), integrating academic, career and personal and/or social development. The school counseling program reflects the progression of student development from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. It is delivered through the direct service program components of:

Guidance Curriculum
Individual Planning
Responsive Services
System Support

The program is systematic, sequential, clearly defined, and accountable. Certified school counselors develop, implement, and assess all program components through collaboration with teachers, parents/guardians, administrators, students, and community/businesses. Curriculum delivery is a collaborative effort of all school staff. The counseling program helps ensure equal opportunity for all students to participate fully in the educational process.

Graduation Requirements

A student must complete 26 credits for graduation. One credit of course work is the successful completion of a course which meets five (5) times per week for the entire school year.

Download the RHS Course Description Handbook

English - 4 credits:
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12, College Preparatory English or Advanced Placement (AP) English:
Literature & Composition

Science - 3 credits:
Introduction to Physics & Chemistry
Biology
Science Elective*

*Other approved Science electives may come from Agriculture or Health Occupations, but may not be accepted by post-secondary schools as a college prep Science course.

Social Studies - 3 credits:
U.S. History I
U.S. History II
American Issues

Mathematics - 3 credits:
See Mathematics flow chart in the Course Description Booklet

Physical Education - 1.5 credits:
1/2 credit per year over a 3 year period. A maximum of 2.0 credits in Physical Education may be applied toward graduation requirements.

Business Education - 0.5 credits:
Information Processing

Health - 0.5 credits:
Health 10

Total Required Electives: 15.5
Additional Electives: 10.5
Total Credits: 26.0

College & University Information

UW System Electronic Application

Cost is $44 per school - make checks out to "UW System".
Applications are accepted starting September 15
Print out Counselor's Form and submit to your school counselor
Notify counselor that transcripts need to be sent
Make sure official ACT and/or SAT scores were sent to the college admissions office
Apply early - priority dates will be different for every school

UW System HELP

This site contains information on all the institutions in the University of Wisconsin System including 13 universities, 13 freshman-sophomore Colleges and UW-Extension.

UW Campuses

A direct link to each of the schools in the UW system.

Wisconsin Private Colleges

A Mentor system is an online resource to help students and their families select a college, apply for admission, and plan to finance higher education. WisconsinMentor offers access to information and admissions applications for independent colleges and universities within Wisconsin. When a student applies for admission to a college or university, he or she is charged a standard fee by the school; otherwise, Mentor systems are provided free-of-charge.

Wisconsin Technical Colleges

Cost is $35 per school - make checks out to the institution (i.e. MATC).
Apply online or by paper application
Submit official transcripts with your application
Schedule to take the COMPASS/ACCUPLACER test or other placement test per technical college requirements

The Common Application

Now in our fourth decade, the Common Application currently provides both online and print versions of its First-year and Transfer Applications. Our membership of more than 300 institutions now represents the full range of higher education institutions in the US: public and private, large and small, highly selective and modestly selective, and East Coast, West Coast, and every region in between.

Military Information

Career Exploration

Wisconsin Careers

Subscription is free to Randolph School District students
Obtain registration and/or username and password information from the school counselor
Take an online career assessment
Research various occupations, educational institutions and majors, salary information, etc.
View a short video on any career available

UW System HELP - Careers

America's Career InfoNet

U.S. Department of Labor

Entrance Exams/Testing

Most colleges and universities require admissions tests for students seeking admission. The ACT is the most commonly used entrance exam for students in the Midwest. Students seeking admission to schools on the East Coast or West Coast often times take the SAT. Either test will suffice when applying for admission to any college or university. When registering for the ACT or SAT, students will need to use the school identification code: 501-935.

ACT®

The ACT¨ test contains four curriculum-based, multiple choice tests that measure academic achievement in the areas of English, mathematics, reading, and science, as well as an optional Writing Test, for which students complete an essay.

English Test (75 questions - 45 minutes)
The English Test measures the student's understanding of the conventions of standard written English (punctuation, grammar and usage, and sentence structure) and of rhetorical skills (strategy, organization, and style). Spelling, vocabulary, and rote recall of rules of grammar are not tested. Three scores are reported: a total test score, a subscore in Usage/Mechanics, and a subscore in Rhetorical Skills.
Mathematics Test (60 questions - 60 minutes)
The Mathematics Test assesses the mathematical skills that students have typically acquired in courses taken up to the beginning of grade twelve. The test requires students to use their reasoning skills to solve practical problems in mathematics. The problems assume knowledge of basic formulas and computational skills but do not require memorization of complex formulas or extensive computation. The use of calculators is permitted on the Mathematics Test. Four scores are reported: a total test score, a subscore in Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry, and Plane Geometry/Trigonometry.
Reading Test (40 questions - 35 minutes)
The Reading Test measures the student's reading comprehension as a product of referring and reasoning skills. The test items require the student to derive meaning from several texts by 1) referring to what is explicitly stated and 2) reasoning to determine implicit meanings and to draw conclusions, comparisons, and generalizations. The test comprises four prose passages that are representative of the level and kinds of writing commonly encountered in college freshman curricula. The passages are selected from published sources. Three scores are reported: a total test score, a subscore in Arts/Literature reading skills (based on the prose fiction and humanities sections), and a subscore in Social Studies/Sciences reading skills (based on social studies and natural sciences sections).
Science Test (40 questions - 35 minutes)
The Science Test measures the student's interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences. The test is made up of seven sections, each of which consists of some scientific information (the stimulus) and a set of test items. The scientific information is conveyed in one of three different formats. One score, a total test score, is reported for the ACT Science Test.
Cost: ACT (No Writing): $35.00. ACT + Writing: $50.00.
Currently, only two Wisconsin institutions require the Writing section: UW-Madison and Marquette University.
ACT Test Prep
wiscareers.wisc.edu, www.actstudent.org, www.wisconsinmentor.org

Test Date	Registration Deadline	(Late Fee Required)
September 8, 2012	August 17, 2012	August 18 – 24, 2012
October 27, 2012	September 21, 2012	September 22 – October 5, 2012
December 8, 2012	November 2, 2012	November 3 – 16, 2012
February 9, 2013*	January 11, 2013	January 12 – 18, 2013
April 13, 2013	March 8, 2013	March 9 – 22, 2013
June 8, 2013	May 3, 2013	May 4 – 17, 2013

* No test centers are scheduled in New York for the February test date.

Test Dates for 2013-2014

September 21, 2013

October 26, 2013

December 14, 2013

February 8, 2014*

April 12, 2014

June 14, 2014

*Registration deadline for 2013-2014 will be posted in March 2013 at: www.actstudent.org

SAT

Nearly every college in America accepts the SAT or Subject Tests as a part of its admissions process. That's why more than two million students take the SAT every year.
Cost: $47.00
Subject Tests: $10-$21 per test.

COMPASS

Students wanting to attend technical colleges will be asked to take an entrance exam also. One common exam is the COMPASS test. This is an untimed test which is taken on a computer. The purpose of this test is to assess the student's current academic skills. The test results are used for advising purposes to help students register for the appropriate level courses. Testing is available at the Commercial Avenue Education Center; no appointments are necessary. Please see the testing schedules. If you have questions regarding the test, please call the Assessment Center at (608) 246-5220.

ACCUPLACER

The ACCUPLACER is web-based and measures academic skill levels in language, reading and math. It is required by most first-time students entering Moraine Park Technical Colleges programs.

PSAT

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT¨) is a rigorous, national assessment that measures the critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills for junior students and high achieving sophomores for higher education and careers after high school. Last year, over 23,000 schools opened the door to college for over 3.4 million students by administering the PSAT/NMSQT.
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Cost: $14.00

EXPLORE®

Taking EXPLORE^® in 9th grade tells you things you need to know—to plan your high school courses, prepare for the ACT, or choose a career direction.
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Cost: TBA

PLAN®

As a "pre-ACT" test, PLAN is a powerful predictor of success on the ACT. At the same time, many schools recognize the importance of PLAN testing for all students, as it focuses attention on both career preparation and improving academic achievement.
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Cost: TBA

Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS) - Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations (WKCE)

Students in grades 3-8 and 10th are all required to take the WKCE tests each year to comply with the No Child Left Behind federal law.
Testing window 2012: October 22, 2012 - November 29, 2012

UW System Placement Testing

The UW Center for Placement Testing coordinates the University of Wisconsin Placement Testing Program for all campuses in the University of Wisconsin System. The program currently offers subject tests in English, Mathematics, German, French, Latin (UW-Madison only) and Spanish.
Dates: Spring 2013
Cost: FREE

NCAA Clearinghouse - Student Athletes

Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete

Freshmen Eligibility Sheet

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a non-profit organization. Its members are a diverse group and are located all over the country - including more than 1,200 colleges, universities, conferences and other organizations.

Students who plan to participate in athletics at the Division I and II level need to meet specific eligibility requirements and be approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse. Forms can be submitted online. Please refer to www.eligibilitycenter.org for more information.

Financial Aid

Seniors: The College Goal of Wisconcsin is hosting a workshop for parents and/or students to recieve free assistance in completing their FAFSA application. Please go to www.collegegoalwi.org for more details.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Information

Free application to apply for state and federal grants and loans. Even if you feel you will not qualify for grants, there is a loan in the amount of $3500 for all students, regardless of parent income.
FAFSA provides for lower interest rate loans for families.
FAFSA is also the avenue to apply for the Parent Plus Loan.
All students and parents completing the online FAFSA must apply for a pin number to sign their form electronically.
Paper forms are no longer available.

FAFSA Pin Web site

Fill Out Your FAFSA

State of Wisconsin Higher Education Board

Financial Aid Booklet

Scholarships

2013 Scholarship Application

Randolph High School Scholarship Guide

Scholarship Recommendation Form

Local Scholarship Guide

Local Scholarship Checklist

Local Scholarship Application

Zachary Schulz Scholarship Application