Rising 10th grade Registration Presentation Presented by the LHS Counseling Department

Today’s itinerary… Graduation Requirements Making A Plan Dates and Deadlines

Graduation Requirements… Testing AND 21 credits in Specific Areas

Testing Class of 2020 3 Options 2. Earn “remediation-free” score on admission exams of ACT or SAT. 3. Recognized credential or state-issued license for practice in a career & a score showing workforce readiness on the Work Key Assessment. (Career Tech) 1. Earn 18 points on end-of-course exams in: Algebra 1 & Geometry Minimum 4 total pts English 9 & 10 Biology US History & Government Minimum 6 pts combined

Credits… What are credits? How many do you need for graduation?

Credits you need… English – 4 Math – 4 Science – 3 Social Studies – 3 including Algebra 2 Science – 3 Physical Science, Biology & Advanced Science Social Studies – 3 World, US History, & Government Health – ½ PE – ½ total of 2 classes Electives – 6 6

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 9 Gen – ‘B+’ consider taking English 10 CP

Selecting a Level in Core Classes… If you are getting a ‘D’ or ‘F’ you may want to consider moving down a level. Alg 1 CP – ‘D’ consider taking Geometry General

Core class options English Biology US History Math General College Prep (CP) Honors (H) Biology US History General/College Prep Honors (H) Advanced Placement (AP) Math Geometry Geometry CP Algebra II H

Other 10th grade suggested courses PE - semester Movement and Fitness Competition and Fitness Team Sports Lifetime Fitness Health – semester “Most” students take health during 9th grade Both of these courses may be taken in Summer School 3

Remember --- College Bound Foreign Language 3 credits are encouraged Contact colleges of interest for their requirements Fine Art At least one credit for college Art, Band, Choir

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.

NCAA Eligibility

Earning College Credit 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. If you are interested in participating, you MUST fill out a Letter of Intent Form by APRIL 1st! 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 ACT!

Registration Timeline February 16 – Elective Information February 26th-March 2nd – Registration Days for 9th grade students through English classes – Counselors will be in classes assisting students in filling out their registration request sheets for next year. Beginning of April– Request lists to Teachers for comments/concerns May 3– Requests sent home with interims Beginning of May– Requests distributed to students for signature/review and be returned to counseling office June 1 – Last day to request change of courses

Access 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