1. Lovejoy High School Registration 2011-2012 12 th Grade – Class of 2012!

2. Graduation Requirements 26 credits required for graduation – Recommended or Distinguished Diploma 26 credits required for graduation – Recommended or Distinguished Diploma Successful completion of all 4 of TAKS tests (taken in February and April) Successful completion of all 4 of TAKS tests (taken in February and April) Senior Project, unless exempt Senior Project, unless exempt

3. Graduation Plans – Side by Side Recommended Distinguished Recommended Distinguished English 4.0 4.0 Mathematics 4.0 4.0 Science 4.0 4.0 Social Studies 4.0 4.0 Lovejoy Leadership 0.5 0.5 Health 0.5 0.5 Fine Art 1.0 1.0 Physical Education 1.0 1.0 Technology 1.0 1.0 Foreign Language 2.0 3.0* Additional Electives 4.0 3.0 TOTAL CREDITS 26 26 *Most colleges recommend 3 years of foreign language. ***The Distinguished Plan requires 4 advanced measures.

4. Distinguished Achievement Diploma (DAP) What is an Advanced Measure? A student needs any 4 of the following: A Junior year PSAT score that designates them as commended or higher A Junior year PSAT score that designates them as commended or higher A score of 3 or higher on an AP test (each score is one advanced measure) A score of 3 or higher on an AP test (each score is one advanced measure) A college academic course and Tech Prep articulated college course with a grade of 3.0 or higher (each 3.0 is one advanced measure) A college academic course and Tech Prep articulated college course with a grade of 3.0 or higher (each 3.0 is one advanced measure) An original research project judged by a panel of professionals in the field (only 2 projects can be used and the senior project would qualify as one) An original research project judged by a panel of professionals in the field (only 2 projects can be used and the senior project would qualify as one)

5. Senior Project Research Paper Research Paper Project (with support of a mentor) Project (with support of a mentor) Portfolio Portfolio Formal, oral presentation to a panel of adults Formal, oral presentation to a panel of adults

6. Senior Project Exemptions A student takes and passes 12 hours of Dual Credit hours during the senior year. A student takes and passes 12 hours of Dual Credit hours during the senior year. A student takes and passes 3 AP classes during the senior year. A student takes and passes 3 AP classes during the senior year. If a student fails any classes, they will be required to make up the classes as well as complete a senior project. If a student fails any classes, they will be required to make up the classes as well as complete a senior project.

7. Senior Project Courses Fall Semester Senior Project Support A course designed to help students with the research paper portion of the project. Students are given help and guidance through this first important step in the paper. Full Year Senior Project Support A full-year course designed to help with all parts of the senior project. Students are given deadlines and supported through the tasks associated with senior project.

8. Dual Credit Courses 15 hours approved dual credit in Lovejoy ISD: English 1301 and 1302 English 1301 and 1302 Government 2302 Government 2302 Economics 2301 Economics 2301 College Algebra 1314 College Algebra 1314

9. Dual Credit Collin College will be here in May or June to register for next year’s courses. You MUST meet all of their deadlines in order to stay enrolled in the classes including tuition payment..

10. English Required to Graduate English I English II English III English III English IV Senior Options English IV AP English Literature AP/GT English Literature Dual Credit English (1301 and 1302)

11. Math Required to Graduate Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 4 th year of Math *All students are expected to take math all 4 years while at LHS. Senior Options Advanced Mathematical Decision Making* Dual Credit College Algebra PreAP Precalculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Computer Science *Teacher Recommendation Only

12. Science Required to Graduate BiologyChemistryPhysics 4 th year of science * All students are expected to continue with science through their senior year. Senior Options Forensic Science Anatomy & Physiology AP Environmental Systems AP Chemistry* AP Biology* AP Physics B* Principles of Technology * Single or double blocked

13. Social Studies Required to Graduate World Geography World History US History 1 semester Government 1 semester Economics Senior Options GovernmentEconomics AP or AP/GT Government AP or AP/GT Economics Dual Credit Gov (2302) Dual Credit Econ (2301) *can mix and match

14. World Languages Required 3 years of the same foreign Language (2 years for Recommended) Senior Options Spanish I, II, III, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Lit. Spanish I, II, III, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Lit. French I, II, III, and AP French Language French I, II, III, and AP French Language Chinese II, III, and IV Chinese II, III, and IV American Sign Language I, II, III and IV American Sign Language I, II, III and IV

15. Computer Technology Required 1.0 Credit Options PreAP Computer Science PreAP Computer Science AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science A Business Information Systems I (formerly BCIS) Business Information Systems I (formerly BCIS) Digital and Interactive Media (formerly BIMM) Digital and Interactive Media (formerly BIMM) Animation (formerly DGA) Animation (formerly DGA) Web Technologies (formerly Web Mastering) Web Technologies (formerly Web Mastering) Video Technology Video Technology Any PLTW course Any PLTW course Journalism courses (Yearbook, Newspaper, Magazine, Broadcast) Journalism courses (Yearbook, Newspaper, Magazine, Broadcast)

16. Fine Arts Required One full year of the same fine arts courseOptions Band/Jazz Band OrchestraChoir Theater/Tech Theater Dance/MajesticsArt PreAP Music Theory AP Music Theory AP Art History

17. Physical Education Required 1.0 credits of PE courses Options Athletics Athletics Athletic Training Athletic Training PE Foundations PE Foundations Adventures in Outdoor Education Adventures in Outdoor Education Individual Sports Individual Sports Team Sports Team Sports Fall semester of band, drill team, & cheerleading Fall semester of band, drill team, & cheerleading

18. Final Graduation Requirements 1 semester Health 1 semester Health 1 semester Lovejoy Leadership 1 semester Lovejoy Leadership 3.0 credits of electives for Distinguished or 4.0 credits of electives for Recommended 3.0 credits of electives for Distinguished or 4.0 credits of electives for Recommended

19. AP Elective Options for Seniors AP Music Theory AP Studio Art 2D and 3D AP Studio Art 2D Photo AP Studio Drawing AP Art History AP Psychology AP European History AP Computer Science

20. Other Elective Options Business Classes Business Classes Health Science Classes Health Science Classes Agriculture Classes Agriculture Classes Architecture and Construction Architecture and Construction Education and Training Classes Education and Training Classes Human Service Classes Human Service Classes Journalism Journalism Engineering Classes Engineering Classes

21. Things to remember in the next 6 months SAT and ACT testing – recommended at least one test before senior year, two preferred SAT and ACT testing – recommended at least one test before senior year, two preferred SAT – www.CollegeBoard.com SAT – www.CollegeBoard.comwww.CollegeBoard.com ACT – www.ACTstudent.org ACT – www.ACTstudent.orgwww.ACTstudent.org Links are on Naviance! Links are on Naviance! Transcript Consent Form?? Transcript Consent Form??

22. Things to remember in the next 6 months Research colleges of interest online starting NOW Research colleges of interest online starting NOW Look over Freshman entrance requirements to be sure your courses will match up and you know your SAT/ACT score goals – Rigor of coursework Look over Freshman entrance requirements to be sure your courses will match up and you know your SAT/ACT score goals – Rigor of coursework Make sure you have listed colleges on Naviance Make sure you have listed colleges on Naviance Top 10% Rule Top 10% Rule

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