1. Presented by the Lake Dallas High School Academic Center
2012 8th Grade Family Night
Presented by the
Lake Dallas High School
Academic Center
Welcome PARENTS of the CLASS OF 2016!

2. LAKE DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. Kristi Strickland Principal
Fernando Natividad,
Associate Principal
Billy Humphries, Assistant Principal
Corey Hailey, Assistant Principal
Bob Plagge, Assistant Principal
LDHS is a Recognized Campus

3. Academic Advisors Lake Dallas High School
Academic Center
Academic Advisors Lake Dallas High School
Angela Clouse A-F
Lori Tipton G-M
Debbie Cantrell N-Z
LDHS is a Recognized Campus

4. Pre-AP Information Meeting Feb. 7th
AP Coordinator Cynthia Powers
6:30 Performance Hall
LDHS is a Recognized Campus

5. WELCOME TO LAKE DALLAS HIGH
Preparing For High School
WELCOME TO LAKE DALLAS HIGH
OPPORTUNITY AWAITS

6. Bell Schedule Modified Block 1st Block (45 minutes) 2A (90 minutes)
8:30-9:15
1st Block (45 minutes)
Meets every day
9:20-10:55
2A (90 minutes)
2B (90 minutes)
11:00-1:05
3A (90 minutes + lunch)
3B (90 minutes + lunch)
1:10-2:40
4A (90 minutes)
4B (90 minutes)
2:45-3:30
5th Block (45 minutes)

7. Terminology
Credits- earned by semester-every class each semester receives ½ credit for passing grades and acceptable attendance
Excessive absences may equal loss of credit
Pre-requisite- a course required before taking another course
Elective Course- courses that are not specified as required
Required Course- courses mandated for graduation
GPA- (Grade Point Average) of all courses except Physical Ed.
Numerical grades are converted to a weighted 4.0 scale
Class Rank- GPA provides ranking within a class; Refer to LDHS Course Guide for specific information
EOC- End of Course Exams- H.S. version of STAAR testing; Refer to LDHS Course Guide for specific information

8. 8TH GRADE ORIENTATION
Welcome Class of 2016!!!!!!

9. How many credits do I need to graduate?
You must earn 27 credits to graduate from LDHS. You can earn 8 credits each year. It’s possible to earn 32 credits in four years. Most graduates earn 30 credits or more by passing all classes.

10. What if I fail a class or miss a credit?
If you fail a class, you have the opportunity to recover the credit during Tier II at the end of the school year. If the credit is not earned during Tier II, you will need to attend Summer School.
Graduations Requirements.
4 credits of math
4 credits of science
4 credits of english
4 credits of social studies
2 credits of a foreign language
1 computer credit
1 fine arts credit
1 health/speech credit
1 ½ P.E. credits

11. What are 9th grade Core and Required Courses?
Core Courses (4):
English I, Algebra or Geometry, World Geography and Biology.
Additional Required Courses (5): Physical Education, Fine Arts, Technology (BIM), Foreign Language, Health/Speech

12. American Sign Language and Spanish
What foreign language classes are offered?
American Sign Language
and
Spanish

13. What credit do I get for band?
Each year of Band fulfills ½ P.E. credit and ½ Fine Arts credit.
Fall semester=1/2 P.E., Spring= Fine Arts. LDHS requires 1 PE credit for graduation.

14. What classes count as “fine art” credits?
Art, Choir, Band (also ½ P.E.), Dance (also counts for a P.E.),
Music, Theatre, Technical Theatre
Each of these classes have additional classes for further study in subsequent years.

15. What is a Pre-AP class?
A Pre-AP class is one that is more challenging in subject material and depth of study. Pre-AP courses are prerequisites for AP classes in most subject areas. AP courses are available to grades

16. Graduation Requirements: Class of 2016
Recommended
Distinguished Achievement
English 4
Math
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education 1
Health .5
Communication Applications
Technology
Fine Arts
Foreign Language 2 3
Electives 5
Advanced Measures
4 measures
Total
27 credits
27 credits plus 4 measures

17. What’s the difference between Recommended and Distinguished Diplomas?
Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP) is the same as the Recommended Plan but with an added 3rd year of a Foreign Language and four (4) additional advanced measures.

18. How are “Advanced Measures” earned ?
Passing score on an AP Exam
B Average in Anatomy Physiology
National Merit Scholar Finalist
Dual Credit Courses with a grade of “B” or better

19. What’s a Dual Credit Course?
Dual credit courses are those that will earn both high school and college credit. We offer dual credit courses (online and with an instructor) on LDHS campus, while others can be taken on the college campuses of NCTC, UNT, or TWU. You will be eligible for these classes during the summer after your sophomore year. 19

20. What classes need signatures of recommendation by my teachers?
You must get the signature of the appropriate teacher, sponsor or coach to participate in these areas:
Sports
Pre-AP classes
Band
Spanish 2

21. What courses should I choose?
Here’s an example of a typical 9th grade schedule:
1. Athletics
2. Algebra 1
3. Biology
4. World Geography
5. English 1
6. Principles of Agriculture
7. Spanish 1
8. Comm.App./Health 1.

22. Football Golf Softball Soccer
Basketball
Golf
Tennis
Volleyball
Softball
Baseball
Cross Country
Soccer

23. 2012 – 2013 PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
Classes
Subject
Course Name
Teacher Signature Required
For Pre-AP Courses 1
English 2
Science 3
Social Studies 4
Math
Algebra 1 or Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry 5
Physical
Education
PE Athletics Band Cheerleading Dance High-steppers
Band/Athletics Signature 6
CTE
(Career &
Technology Education)
Principles Courses
(Intro courses)
(Select your top 3 choices by placing a 1, 2, or 3 in the blanks.)
____ Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
____ Principles of Human Services
____ Principles of Education & Training
____ Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance 7
Elective
ASL Theatre Tech Pre-AP Art Choir
Spanish Theatre Entrepreneurship BIM (formerly BCIS)
Spanish Music A - Z Comm. App./Health Art 1
Signature Required For Spanish 2 and Pre-AP Art 8
Signature Required For Spanish 2 and Pre-AP Art *
Alternate
Circle one in each box
English 1 or Pre-AP English 1
Biology or Pre-AP Biology
World Geography or Pre-AP World Geography

24. Purpose of CTE Classes (Career and Technical Education)
Build skills toward college/career choices
Provide opportunity for students to apply the core curriculum skills in a different, more practical way
Principles CTE courses are pre-requisites for more in depth applications of a specific career or vocation
Refer to the LDHS Course Guide for detailed descriptions of each CTE course as they relate to specific Career Clusters

25. DATES TO REMEMBER:
Pre-Registration Forms Due: Friday, February 3 Turn in these forms to your Middle School Counselor, Ms. Smith
Pre-AP/AP Parent Meeting, Tuesday Feb. 7th 6:30pm in the High School Performance Hall
Sports, Cheerleading, Drill Team and Band will have parent meetings later in the year

26. Department Contact Scheduled Meeting
Athletics Scott Head You will get an invitation by mail
Information available on web-site
Each sport will have a meeting
FCCLA and CTE Tonya Monden
FFA Chris Bean
Pre –AP/AP Cynthia Powers Feb. 7, 6:30pm LDHS Performance Hall
Cheerleading Kim Dennis Feb. 21, 6pm
LDHS Lecture Hall
Band Denise Kennedy Color Guard Try-outs: Apr 16-20
:30-7:30
Drill Team Amy Huff April 2, 6pm
LDH Lecture Hall
Counseling /Advising Debbie Cantrell

27. For Questions Regarding Sports:
Michael Young-Boys Heather Vannoy-Girls
LDHS is a Recognized Campus

28. Thank You
ACTIVITIES F A I R