By Cynthia Chin
East High Math Dept.
East High students and current eighth-graders are in the process of selecting courses for 2015-16. Be sure to investigate all the options and think ahead about what can be done now to develop skills for a livelihood tomorrow. In addition to core academic skills, there are many opportunities at East High to develop cultural competence and artistic talent, investigate specific career fields, and get a head start on earning technical certifications and Madison College or UW-Madison credits. Talk to counselors soon about dual credit options, advanced placement and the Youth Options program, all of which enable prepared and
motivated students to begin their post-secondary studies early. For more information about Youth Options, visit https://altedweb.madison.k12.wi.us/
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Also, high school graduation requirements in the State of Wisconsin have changed for students currently in ninth and tenth grades. In particular, math and science requirements have increased. Be sure you understand the guidelines as you and your student choose classes together.
America Saves Week is Feb. 23‒28
East High students can improve their financial know-how in math, social studies, business, and family and consumer science courses. Read that course catalog carefully. Learn more by asking a teacher or visit http://americasavesweek.org.
Exxon Mobil grant supports update of classroom materials
The East High Mathematics and Science Departments would like to extend thanks to Exxon Mobil for awarding a grant of $250 to each department. Exxon Mobil has a long history of supporting educational programs that focus on improvements in these subject areas, and this generosity will go a long way to support the education of math and science students here at East High.
Lights, camera … engineering
East High engineering students will be hosting seventh and eighth-grade students for several afterschool visits focusing on education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics during the spring of 2015. These visits, in addition to a full-day session that was conducted in late October, have as a common theme, “Engineering in Show Business.” Sponsors for 2014-15 include The Foundation for Madison Public Schools, the Madison East High Philanthropy Club, Electronic Theatre Controls (www.etcconnect.com) and various fundraising activities of the Engineering Club. Thank you for your support of all these local organizations. For more information about engineering careers, visit www.discovere.org, www.egfi-k12.org or www.fabfems.org.