STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD

Prerequisite: None Grade(s): 11,12 Semester Course: Two Blocks in a Single Semester

Credit: 0.5 Career & Tech Ed. + 0.5 English

Students (associates) enrolled in CAPS Business Solutions will engage in profession-based experiences in a dynamic business like setting working on authentic community partner-driven projects.  Additional skills include application of business strategies, working in collaborative teams, and communicating results to business and industry partners in the Middleton area.  Associates will learn fundamental concepts of economics, research best practices, persuasive techniques, public speaking and effective communication.  In addition, skills will be gained in the following areas:  innovation, entrepreneurship & sales, project management, teamwork, and data analysis; all designed for preparation for 21st-century workplaces. Students will earn a 0.5 CTE credit and 0.5 English elective credit.

NOTE: To register, please sign up for the following 2 courses:

             BUS10405 CAPS: BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

             ENG10405 CAPS: COMM FOR BUSN & INDUSTRY

Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry Grade(s): 11,12 Semester Course: Two Blocks in a Single Semester

Credit: 0.5 Science (Life) + 0.5 English

Students (associates) in CAPS Science Research and Design will experience real-world, profession-based learning opportunities through collaborations with business and community partners;  preparing associates for college and career in a science laboratory field. Associates will also have an opportunity to develop industry networks, mentorships, and mini-site visits to different science focused facilities in the area. Curriculum will be built based on partner opportunities and student interest but will focus on how to properly execute a research project in a lab. Part of the day will potentially be at a business or community site while the other part of the day would be at MHS.

NOTE: To register, please sign up for the following 2 courses:

          SCI10405 CAPS: SCIENCE RSRCH & DSGN

          ENG10405 CAPS: COMM FOR BUSN & INDUSTRY

Prerequisite: None Grade(s): 11,12 Semester Course: Two Blocks in a Single Semester

Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts + 0.5 Career & Tech Ed

Students (associates) enrolled in CAPS Digital Media Marketing will experience and engage with real-world projects focusing on durable skills in the areas of graphic design, digital imaging, brand analysis and development, media production, marketing techniques and strategies, and creative problem solving for visual communication. Associates will partner with local business professionals to explore these competitive fields and actively participate in planning, designing, revising, and presenting individual and collaborative work to colleagues and clients using industry-standard tools and 21st century skills.

NOTE: To register, please sign up for the following 2 courses: 

             ART10605 CAPS: DIGITAL MEDIA MKTG -ARTS

             BUS10605 CAPS: DIGITAL MEDIA MKTG -BUSN

Prerequisite: English 9, English 10 Grade(s): 11, 12 Semester Course: Two Blocks in a Single Semester

Credit: 0.5 Elective + 0.5 English

Are you interested in exploring the world of teaching?  Could you imagine yourself teaching and leading in a school or a non-profit organization?  Do you have leadership skills that you’d like to develop to create change for the public good? In CAPS Introduction to Education and Teaching, you will explore the answer to these questions within the context of our own school district by engaging in real-world, profession-based learning through collaborations with our schools and community partners in education. Inquiry, research, reading, and writing will be focused around themes and issues within the field of education.  In this class you will complete 50 hours of observations in our district's elementary and middle schools, and learn about the field of education.  You will also complete projects and collaborate with professionals in our school district to effectively create change within our classrooms and community while deepening your knowledge of education, learning, equity, and problem solving for the public good.  You may take this course as dual credit and earn college credits from Madison College.

NOTE: To register, please sign up for the following 2 courses:

             GEN10405: CAPS: INTRO EDUC & TEACHING

             ENG10405: CAPS: COMM FOR BUSN & INDUSTRY

Prerequisite: English 9 and One Art or Computer Programming course

Grade(s): 10,11,12 Year Course: 2 blocks per semester

Credit: 1.0 English (Cannot be used to replace English 10 and Com. Studies),0.5 Fine Arts (0.25 per semester), 0.5 Career & Tech Ed (0.25 Computer Programming per semester)

Students in this program will dive deep into the world of video game design! Working collaboratively with peers, they will have the chance to build a real-life game development team and blend their skills and expertise to make something amazing. Students will strengthen their skills of analysis, visual art, computer programming, and written communication. Together, we will discuss the purpose, impact, and social context of video games as students work to design interactive experiences. Students should be ready to challenge their assumptions about video games and bring their ideas to life.

NOTE: To register, please sign up for the following 6 courses:

             ENG10101 + ENG10102 (GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT)

             ART10101 + ART10102 (GAME DESIGN AND DEV -ARTS)

             BUS10101 + BUS10102 (GAME DESIGN AND DEV -PROG)

Prerequisite: Must be a senior and on track to graduate on time

Grade(s): 12

In partnership with Madison College, high school Juniors can apply to join the Education Academy at Madison College. Through a mix of successful completion of Advanced Placement courses, Dual Credit courses (college courses taught at the high school) and classes at Madison College, the Education Academy allows current MHS students to complete a dual enrollment program and earn a high school diploma and half of an Associates Degree in Education from Madison College at the same time. Students in the Education Academy will attend Madison College full time in their senior year.  Interested Juniors are encouraged to take Introduction to Education (GEN9611/2) and/or Teaching in a Pluralistic Society (GEN9711/2) at MHS in their Junior year.  The Education Academy at Madison College is aligned with transfer programs to finish your teacher training. This program is at no cost to students.

Students interested in the Education Academy should complete the scheduling process as usual AND complete an application for the Education Academy. Applications are available online at https://madisoncollege.edu/academics/college-credit-in-high-school/classes-at-mc/academies/education and are due by February 1, 2025 

Student schedules may be re-worked once a student is accepted into the academy.

If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor.

Grade(s): 11, 12 Prerequisite: English 9, English 10

Credit: 0.5 Elective + 0.5 English Semester Course: Two blocks in a single semester

Are you interested in exploring the world of teaching?  Could you imagine yourself teaching and leading in a school or a non-profit organization?  Do you have leadership skills that you’d like to develop to create change for the public good? In CAPS Introduction to Education and Teaching, you will explore the answer to these questions within the context of our own school district by engaging in real-world, profession-based learning through collaborations with our schools and community partners in education. Inquiry, research, reading, and writing will be focused around themes and issues within the field of education.  In this class you will complete 50 hours of observations in our district's elementary and middle schools, and learn about the field of education.  You will also complete projects and collaborate with professionals in our school district to effectively create change within our classrooms and community while deepening your knowledge of education, learning, equity, and problem solving for the public good.  You may take this course as dual credit and earn college credits from Madison College.

NOTE: To register, please sign up for the following 2 courses:

             GEN10405: CAPS: INTRO EDUC & TEACHING

             ENG10405: CAPS: COMM FOR BUSN & INDUSTRY

In partnership with Madison College, high school Juniors and Seniors can enroll in the Fire Academy at Madison College. 

Upon completing both the EMR and Fire Recruit Academies students will be certified for the following:

- Firefighter 1 (students qualify for a $500 state payment award upon successful completion)

- Firefighter 2 (students qualify for a $500 state payment award upon successful completion)

- Hazardous Materials Operations Level

- Nationally Registered Emergency Responders (students qualify for a $500 state payment award upon successful completion)

- CPR and Early Defibrillation

Students will attend coursework at the Madison College Truax Campus. Students who successfully complete both the Fire Recruit Academy and the Emergency Medication Technician (EMT) courses will earn a Madison College Fire Service Certification Technical Diploma and high school credits. Students are not required to complete both Fire & EMT courses; however, academy program selection may take into consideration if a student is planning to enroll in both semesters. Students must be on track to graduate with strong attendance to enroll in the program. This program is at no cost to students through the Start College Now application process.

Visit https://madisoncollege.edu/academics/college-credit-in-high-school/classes-at-mc/academies/nextgen-responders to learn more about the program requirements, view student experiences, and review enrollment steps including course forms.  

Course forms are due to your support center by March 1st.  

Contact Dave Thomas, Career & Technical Education Coordinator, or your School Counselor for more details.  Student schedules may be re-worked once a student is approved to participate in the academy.

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

Credits: 1.0 TBD Semester Course (Two daily quarter-long seminars)

Are you looking to challenge yourself in new and unique ways? Do you want to stand out from the crowd on your post secondary applications? Do you want to ensure you have the skills for success in whatever you choose to do after high school? If you answered yes to these questions, an interdisciplinary seminar at CSCS might be the answer. At CSCS our interdisciplinary seminars and personalized projects allow students to dig into learning that matters to them and their community while developing all of the skills outlined in our district’s Portrait of a Graduate: Academic Mindset, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Compassion, and Cultural Competence.

Beginning in the 25-26 school year, MHS students in all grades, will be able to choose to enroll for one block in an interdisciplinary, place-based seminar for one or both semesters. While the final seminar offerings will be determined based on the interest of students who sign up, all of the seminars will earn credit at MHS. You will also have the opportunity to complete a competency based transcript which can be submitted along with your traditional transcript to colleges and universities. Admissions officers from around the country have consistently reported that these competency based transcripts stand out and can help students really tell their own story as a learner.

NOTE: Students who express interest in this option will have an voice in which seminars are offered. See Sample Seminar Descriptions at this link:

https://issuu.com/clarkstreetcommunityschoolmiddletonwi/docs/cscs_2024-2025_information_booklet