Rising 12th grade RegistrationPresentation Class of 2018 Brought to you By: The LHS Counseling Department

Today’s Events… Graduation Requirements Finalizing Your Plan Dates and Deadlines Selecting Classes

Graduation Requirements Earn at least 22 credits Take End of Course Exams in 7 areas English 9, English 10, Biology, Algebra I, Geometry, US History, Government Meet at least one of three testing options Score a cumulative 18 points on end of course exams (4 total in English, 4 total in Math, 6 total in others) Score “remediation free” on a college admissions test (ACT) Earn a recognized industry credential through Career Tech AND score a 13 or better on the Work Keys Assessment

LHS Graduation Requirements Required Classes Credits Required Specifically English 4 Math Including Algebra 2 Science 3 Physical, Biology and Advanced US History 1 Government Social Studies Elective Usually World History Business/Technology/Fine Arts/Language/Career Tech/Family and Consumer Science/Additional from above 6 ½ Health ½ Physical Education 2 semesters Personal Finance Total for Graduation 22

Grade Advancement 10 credits to be 11th Grade 22 credits to GRADUATE! ** To be considered a senior and participate in senior activities, you must have 16 credits!

Finalize A Plan After High School College, Technical School, Military, Work... Take a challenging senior year course load to help you prepare. A fourth year of Science is highly recommended for all career paths!

Selecting a Level in Core Classes If you are getting an ‘A’, ‘B’, or ‘C’ then you need to stay or move up a level. Ex: English 11 – ‘B+’ consider taking English 12 CP If you are getting a ‘D’ or ‘F’ you may want to consider moving down a level. Ex: English 11 CP – ‘D’ consider taking English 12 General

12th Grade CORE Courses English English 12, English 12 CP, or English 12 AP AP level must take AP test Math Algebra 2 (if you have not taken this year), Math Apps, Algebra 3, Pre-Calculus (CP, H), Calculus, Calculus AP, Stats AP Advanced Science – If you have not completed 3 science classes (or want to take a 4th) Physics (CP and H), Chemistry (CP, H, AP), Astronomy, Environmental, Biology AP, AP levels must take the AP test A 4th year of Science is recommended if planning to attend a 4-year college

Are you thinking about going to a 4-year college? Foreign Language At least 3 years of 1 language OR 2 years of 1 and 2 years of another Fine Art At least one year for college Art, Band, Choir

Earning College Credit in High School Two Major Ways AP Courses College Credit Plus 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.

Earning College Credit in High School 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. College Credit Plus replaces the Post- Secondary Education Option, also known as PSEO, and redefines “alternative dual enrollment” programs as advanced standing programs. 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. If you are considering participating in CCP courses either at LHS or on a college campus, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you register for the April 8th ACT!

NCAA Eligibility

Choose Your Classes Carefully… 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.

Scheduling Timeline February 8 – Elective Fair during lunch February 21st-24th – Registration Days for 11th grade students through Government classes – Counselors will be in classes assisting students in filling out their registration request sheets for next year. March 20-24 – Request lists to Teachers for comments/concerns April 27 – Requests sent home with interims May 1 – Requests distributed to students for signature/review and be returned to counseling office June 1 – Last day to request change of courses

Accessing the 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