Preparing for Success At Lancaster High School LHS School Counseling Staff: Mrs. Reiber – Students Last Names A-D Mrs. Wooten – Students Last Names E-J Mrs. Roundhouse – Students Last Names K-P Mr. Kelley – Students Last Names Q-U Mrs. Collins – Students Last Names V-Z

Graduation Requirements **Students must complete 2 semesters of a fine art between grades 7-12

Graduation Requirements 1. Pass end-of-course exams in: Algebra 1 & Geometry Biology US History & Government English 9 & 10 2. Earn “remediation-free” score on the ACT. 3. Recognized credential or state-issued license for practice in a career & a score showing workforce readiness. (Select Career Tech Programs)

Graduation Requirements Path 1 Score 18 points on state tests Scored on a rubric 5-Advanced 4-Accelerated 3-Proficient 2-Basic 1-Limited You must earn minimum points in subject areas: 4 points on English tests 4 points on math tests 6 points on science and social studies tests

Graduation Requirements Path 2 College readiness score on a national college admission test – ACT State will pay for one administration of the test during the junior year

Graduation Requirements Path 3 Earn a work-readiness score of 13 on WorkKeys Earn an industry approved credential (Select Career Technical Education Programs)

For more information… www.education.ohio.gov/options

Promotion Requirements TO BE PROMOTED TO 10TH GRADE: Students must earn 4 credits. You are registered for at least 6 courses during your Freshman year.

Registration Process SPIN – February 6 at 6pm Registration ~ February/March Course Requests mailed home at the end of April Conflicts and Drops ~ May 1-31

Sample 9th grade schedule Period 9th (Freshman) 1 English 9 2 Algebra I 3 Physical Science 4 World History 5 Phys Ed/Health 6 Freshmen Focus/Elective 7 Elective 8 9 Lunch

Course Qualifiers Class Placement Selection criteria must be met for placement into Honors classes Students must earn an A or B in 8th grade subject classes to take College Prep classes. You will be placed in a general level class if you have a C in that subject area in 8th grade. If you earn an A or B in general level classes during the first quarter of your 9th grade year, you may request to be moved to College Prep

English Course Offerings English 9 CP College Prep Course Needed for College English 9 H Honors, Weighted Class

Math Course Offerings Algebra Algebra CP Geometry CP (must have already taken Algebra) Geometry H (must have already taken Algebra) Weighted Class Algebra 2 H (must have already taken Algebra and Geometry)

Science Course Offerings Physical Science Physical Science CP Physical Science H Weighted Course

Social Studies Course Offerings World History World History H Weighted Course

Semester Courses PE 9 – semester Health – semester Movement & Fitness Competition & Fitness Summer PE Option Health – semester Freshman Focus - semester PE and Health may be taken anytime during high school. It is recommended they are completed prior to the junior year. Both courses are also offered during the summer.

Elective Courses Full Year French 1, Latin 1, Spanish 1 Art 1 Spanish 2 – If completed Spanish 1 at Jr. High Recommend placement in CP or H English Art 1 Intro to Engineering Design Band and/or Choir Requires an audition for placement Intro to Ag: Food and Natural Resources Requires an application for placement

Elective Courses Semester Electives Digital Design Manufacturing Basics Engineering Principles Food Principles

Specialized Program Gales Pathways to STEM (GPS) Honors level program Physical Science H taught with Algebra 2 H during the Freshman year Period of STEM Exploration during the Freshman year which will include Project-Based Design Challenges Additional STEM experiences throughout high school Opportunity for college courses and internships during junior and senior year See the table at the activity fair for more information

Earning College Credit AP Courses: The Advanced Placement Program, administered by The College Board, allows students to participate in college level courses and possibly earn college credit while still in high school. Secondary schools and colleges cooperate in this program to give students the opportunity to show mastery in college-level courses by taking the AP exam in May of each school year. College Credit Plus: Eligible students can take a course and earn high school and college credit that appears on both their high school and college transcripts. All courses offered through College Credit Plus-even courses offered in the high school-must be the same course that the college offers. The course must apply to a degree or professional certificate. To be eligible, students must meet the admission standards of the participating college or university to which they apply for enrollment and test “remediation free” on a college placement test. There is no cost for the student to participate in College Credit Plus when the student is enrolled in a public college or university. For more info on both programs Check the LHS Counseling Website for information

Career Technical Education Prepares students for high skill, high demand technical careers in a competitive global economy. Rigorous educational pathways emphasize math, science and technology and lead to postsecondary education. Educators, employers and communities collaborate to develop and deliver Tech Prep opportunities to all Ohio students. Auto Technology Criminal Science and Forensics Broadcasting Cosmetology Building and Property Trades Culinary Arts Carpentry Health Technology Systems Tech and Industrial Engineering Marketing Multimedia

NCAA Eligibility For students who may play Division I or Division II athletics in college Under the NCAA standards, students will not be eligible for collegiate athletics unless they have met GPA, standardized test score (ACT/SAT), and core course requirements. Students can begin registering with the NCAA Clearinghouse toward the end of their junior year. There is a registration fee.  Only certain LHS Courses count toward NCAA eligibility requirements For further information regarding these rules and/or to register, please check the NCAA Clearinghouse’s web page at www.NCAAEligibilitycenter.org and contact your School Counselor.

Schedule Changes The student registration process is one of the most important functions that a student performs each year. It determines the courses the school will offer, development of student scheduling, and how the school utilizes its staff. When a student completes the registration process, he/she enters into a contract with the school. LHS asks its students to be most careful and accurate in selecting their courses each year. Talk to upperclass students and teachers about your course selections. Read the LHS Program of Studies for course descriptions. The deadline for requesting course changes is June 1st The only schedule changes made during the school year will be for a failed class that must be repeated, a change in academic level, or a change based on the recommendation of the course teacher.

Program of Studies Go to the Lancaster High School Website Click the Guidance and Counseling Department on the left hand side OR http://lhscounselors.weebly.com/ Academic Resources Registration Information Access and Read the Program of Studies

Questions? This presentation will be posted on the LHS Counseling and Guidance website LHS School Counseling Staff: Mrs. Reiber – Students Last Names A-D Mrs. Wooten – Students Last Names E-J Mrs. Roundhouse – Students Last Names K-P Mr. Kelley – Students Last Names Q-U Mrs. Collins – Students Last Names V-Z