1. L OVEJOY L EOPARDS Welcome Back!!!

2. C LASS OF 2014 – S OPHOMORE Y EAR The most difficult year academically at LHS Comfort may not always be the best thing Take advantage of the resources available The colleges will look at your Sophomore grades Organization and communication are key

3. L OVEJOY G RADUATE P ROFILE Intellectually equipped Open to the challenges of learning Well rounded Engaged in a healthy lifestyle Fair and respectful of others Working for justice through community service

4. P ARKING L OT Parking lot selection will take place next Friday beginning at 1 pm. Students must provide a copy of proof of insurance and valid driver’s license. Please fill out online application prior to arrival on that day.

5. F IRST D AY OF S CHOOL Pick up schedules on the right side of the commons. Meet in cafeteria for class meeting at 8:55. Senior Walk-In at 9:45 Classes begin at 10am. New schedule – periods 1-8 everyday 3 Lunches instead of 4 School hours are 8:55 to 4:10.

6. A CADEMICS Time Management Study Skills Tutorials Extracurricular Club Involvement

7. AP C OURSES AP Testing and Data

8. AP E NROLLMENT IN L OVEJOY In 2010, LHS administered 587 AP tests in April. In 2011, 855 tests were given. Large enrollment increases occurred in Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Lang., French Lang., Psychology, Statistics, US Govt., US History, and World History. In 2011, 75% (172 of 229)seniors took at least one AP course. Of these 172 students, 61 (35%) took an AP course for the first time as a senior.

9. AP S CHOLARS In 2010, Lovejoy ISD had 65 AP Scholars. This represented 16% of the eligible students. In 2011, Lovejoy ISD will have 86 AP Scholars. This represents 20% of the eligible students.

10. AP S CHOLARS AND GPA Of the 42 AP scholars, 24 were graduates in the Class of 2011. Rank and GPA indicates: 10 in top 25% 9 in second quarter 4 in third quarter 1 in fourth quarter

11. C HOICES Making Good Choices This Year Leading underclassmen to do best work Leading peers to have a successful sophomore year

12. S TUDENT A CTIVITIES Sophomore Activities - Community Service Community service will be ongoing throughout the year. All clubs, organizations, and extracurriculars (athletics, fine arts) will be asked to participate in community service. Focus of all activities will be on graduate profile. For sophomores, emphasis will be on being engaged in a healthy lifestyle.

13. S TUDENT A CTIVITIES Introduction of Officers/Sponsors Healthy Decision-Making and Lifestyle Community Service Ideas Facebook Page - We welcome student input and ideas.