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The City of Madison and the Madison Metropolitan School District
Located in the south central portion of the state, Madison, Wisconsin, has a population of 223,389 and is the home of the University of Wisconsin and the state capitol. Although Madison has a few diversified industries, the city is primarily a residential community. Madison has long been considered a leading medical, cultural and educational center of the Midwest.
Memorial High School is a microcosm of the city of Madison, reflecting its rich ethnic, cultural and economic diversity. The University of Wisconsin provides numerous enrichment opportunities and brings many national and international experts into our school community to live and work.
The public school system consists of fifty-three schools/programs that include thirty-one elementary, eleven middle, four comprehensive high schools, and one alternative high school. In addition the district offers early childhood programs and secondary level alternative programs. Total enrollment for the 2007-2008 school year was approximately 24,268. The annual expenditure for the 2007-2008 school year is approximately $11,500 per pupil, and the operating budget is $339.5 million.
Memorial High School is a comprehensive four-year high school. Memorial was awarded a "School of Excellence" award in 1991 by the U.S. Department of Education and is accredited by the Wisconsin State Department of Public Instruction and the North Central Association. In 2001, Memorial was one of 66 recipients nationwide in the U.S. Department of Education's Smaller Learning Communities Grant program. This enabled Memorial to undertake a school-wide reorganization with the goal of assuring the success of each student.

Memorial High School Student Demographics
As of Spring 2007, Memorial High School had 2,056 students. The ethnic/racial backgrounds include:
Native American: less than 1%
Asian American: 12%
African American: 21%
Latino: 10%
White: 56%
Approximately 10% of our students are in our English Language Learners (ELL) program.

Faculty
56% of the 184 faculty members have earned masters degrees, while 4% have earned doctorate degrees. The median length of teaching experience is 11 years.

Administrative Staff
Head Principal: Mr. Bruce Dahmen
Assistant Principals: Dr. Emily Comstock, Mr. Matt Hendrickson, Mr. Peter Hartman, Mr. Bennett Radloff

Guidance Staff
Troy Arneson, Department Chairperson
Stacy Eslick
John Evenson
Joe Hamel
Dan Maloney
Amy Olson
Ying Vang, Bilingual Counselor
Terri Kleist, Registrar/Secretary
Deb Kosloske, Applications Clerk

Graduation Requirements
A minimum of 22 units or credits in grades nine through twelve are required for graduation. These units must include:
English 4 years (4 credits)
Social Studies 3 years (3 credits)
Math 2 years (2 credits: Must include Algebra I and Geometry)
Science 2 years (2 credits)
Health 1 semester (1/2 credit)
Physical Education (1 ½ credits)
Electives (9 credits)

Grading System
Students may elect to include Physical Education in their GPA. Grades are not weighted for Accelerated or AP courses. Class rank is calculated for all students grades 9-12 at the end of each semester. Letter grade point averages are calculated on a four point scale.
If a student has successfully completed and earned credit for a course, a grade of A, B, C, D, or P will be recorded.
A = excellent
B = above average
C = average
D = below average
F = failure
P = pass
WD = withdrawn from class
I = incomplete
ME = medical excuse
NC = no credit

Post Graduate Plans (based on 454returned surveys) for the Class of 2007
4-year College: 71%
2-year College Transfer and Technical Schools: 20%
Work Full-Time/OntheJob Training: 5%
Entered Armed Forces: 1%
Miscellaneous: 3%

Distribution of those attending 4-year colleges:
Private Colleges or Out of State Public Colleges: 24%
University of Wisconsin System Schools (non-Madison): 29%
University of Wisconsin-Madison: 18%

Student Activities and Leadership Opportunities
In addition to 25 interscholastic sports, 55 extramural activities and a wide range of performing arts productions, more than 40 extracurricular organizations provide a wide variety of activities which enrich the Memorial High School experience. School clubs focus on academics, drama and public speaking, music and fine arts, school management, school publications, service and special interest clubs.
Since its inception, Memorial High School has had strong interscholastic athletic programs. Student teams have earned 58 state titles and 49 runner-up championships.
Cultural activities have also been central to Memorial. Musicals, dramatic plays, art gallery openings, talent shows, concerts, writing publications, etc. provide a means to exhibit student talent.

Upper __% of Class	Class Rank	GPA
5	28	4.0
10	44	3.9
15	72	3.79
20	96	3.68
25	120	3.62
30	144	3.49
35	168	3.36
40	192	3.17
50	239	2.89
60	288	2.61
75	360	2.02

ACT Test Data 2007-2008
Test	Mean	#of students
English	25.4	350
Math	26.6	350
Reading	25.4	350
Science	24.9	350
Composite	25.6	350

SAT Test Data 2006-2007
Test	Mean	#of students
Critical Reading	622	146
Writing	618	146
Math	639	146

National Merit Scholarship Competition	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004
Commended	20	16	21	21	15
Semi-Finalists	24	26	28	31	28
Finalists	24	23	22	30	27

National Achievement Recognition	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004
Semi-Finalists	2	2	1	0	0
Scholar	2	1	1	0	0

National Hispanic Recognition Program	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004
Semi Finalist	1	2	1	4	0
Scholar	1	2	1	4	0

US Department of Education Presidential Scholar Honors	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004
Candidates	5	5	6	5	4
Semi-Finalists	1	5	3	3	1
Scholar	0	1	0	0	1

Advanced Placement Tests	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004
# Candidates	384	366	361	356	377
# Examinations	717	692	656	688	760
score of "3" or higher	89%	87%	88%	87%	82%

English Language	Advanced Psychology
English Literature	Microeconomics
Calculus AB	Macroeconomics
Calculus BC	Statistics
Advanced Biology	World History
Advanced Physics	Spanish 5
Environmental Science	French 5
Advanced Chemistry	Chinese 4/5
Computer Science	Modern European History

COURSE OFFERINGS BY DEPARTMENT 2007-2008
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY Intro to Woodworking Woodworking 2 Fine Woodworking Advanced Consumer Auto Power & Energy Auto Technology Vocational Automotive/Transportation Design Drafting & Computer Graphics Principals of Engineering Intro To Engineering Design Architectural Design Drafting Advanced Design Drafting & Computer Graphics Home Maintenance	ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS Courses are offered at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.	PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education 9 & 10 Health Aerofit Individual Sports Racquet Sports Team Sports - Sem. 1 & 2 Dance I & II Intermediate Weight Training Ropes and Rocks Advanced Ropes Intro to Athletic Training Basic Life Support
ART Drawing 1, 2, & 3 Art in World Cultures Ceramics & Sculpture 1, 2, & 3 Photography 1, 2, & 3 Painting & Printmaking 1 & 2 Art Metal and Glass 1 & 2 Cmptr Art/Design: Digital Imaging Cmptr Art/Design: Illustration Cmptr Art/Design: Animation Communication Design	FAMILY & CONSUMER EDUCATION Foods, Foods, Foods Global Foods Gourmet Chef - Semester 1 & 2 Family Life Child Development Medical Occupations 1 & 2 Community Studies HERO Employment HERO Internship	SCIENCE Integrated Science Earth Science 1 & 2 Fundamentals of Biology Biology Biology AP General Physics Math Physics Physics AP Chem-Com Chemistry Math Chemistry Chemistry AP Aerospace Astronomy Environmental Science AP
BUSINESS EDUCATION Intro to Business Careers Keyboarding/Adv. Keyboarding Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Microsoft Power Point Web Dev & Email Systems Personal Finance Accounting 1 & 2 Business and Personal Law 1 & 2 International Business Medical Office Assistant	GENERAL STUDIES Human Relations *Interdisciplinary Honors Seminar Yearbook	SOCIAL STUDIES American Experience 1, 2 & 3 World History World History AP Basic Economics Economics Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics AP Ethnic Studies American Politics Today International Relations/ National Securities Issues Women in US History The Ancient World Modern European History AP Psychology *Psychology AP
COMPUTING Introduction to Programming *Computer Science AP Network Concepts	MARKETING EDUCATION Marketing Starting a Business Marketing Management Marketing Internship	SPECIAL EDUCATION Learning Disabilities Cognitive Disabilities Emotional Disabilities Physically Handicapped Speech and Language Visually Impaired Hearing Impaired Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Autism Other Health Impaired Traumatic Brain Injury
	MATHEMATICS Algebra Support Algebra Concepts for Transcripted Credit Algebra 1, 2 & 3 Algebra 1, 2 & 3 Honors Geometry Support Geometry Geometry Honors Alg/Geom Survey Pre-Calculus Statistics Statistics AP Calculus AP-AB Calculus AP-BC	WORLD LANGUAGE Chinese 1, 2, 3, & 5 Chinese 4 AP French 1, 2, 3 & 4 French 5 AP German 1, 2, 3 & 4 Spanish 1, 2, 3 & 4 *Spanish 5 AP
ENGLISH/READING English 9, 10, 11 & 12 Directed English 10 & 11 English 10 Honors English 11 AP Language & Composition English 12 AP Literature & Composition Drama I & II Read 180 Reading Improvement Efficient Reading American Literature Honors	MUSIC Concert Band 1 & 2 Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble Jazz Workshop Concert Orchestra Philharmonic Orchestra Symphony Orchestra Chorale Women's Choir A-Cappella Choir

Highest Academic Offerings
Subject Area	Highest Level	Other Advanced Levels
English	English 12AP	English 11AP, English 10 Honors, American Literature Honors
Mathematics	Calculus BC-AP	Calculus AB-AP, Alg1Honors, Alg2Honors, Alg3Honors, GeometryHonors, Pre-Calculus, Statistics AP
Social Studies	Macroeconomics AP World History AP	Microeconomics AP, Psychology AP
Biological Sciences	Biology AP
Physical Sciences	Chemistry AP Physics AP Environmental Sci AP	Math Chemistry, Math Physics, Astronomy, Aerospace
World Languages	Chinese 4/5 AP French 5 AP German 4 Spanish 5 AP	French 4, German 3, Spanish 4, Chinese 3