Freshman Course Selection for 2019-2020 School Year LaPorte High School Freshman Course Selection for 2019-2020 School Year

New Graduation Requirements for Class of 2023 Old way: Credits and State Exam New way: Box 1: High School Credits Box 2: Employability Skills Box 3: Measurement of college/career path readiness Please reference the handed out sheet.

Box 1 Indiana Diploma Types Minimal graduation requirements: Fulfill requirements of diploma and in addition pass ISTEP exams. Indiana Diploma Types Core 40 Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 with Technical Honors General Diploma

Box 2 Employability Skills Various ways to document that you have employable experience: Job Internship Project based learning Service learning Clubs and sports

Box 3 Post Secondary Ready Competencies What’s the purpose? *Honors Diploma *SAT or ACT *ASVAB *Industry Certification *Apprenticeship *CTE Concentrator https://www.doe.in.gov/wf- stem/career-and-technical- education-pathways *AP/Dual Credit

Box 1: Course Selection Process: Each student will return completed course selection sheet to their middle school counselor by February 15. Write questions down on sheet for counselors. Time to review and discuss sheet. Have opportunity to meet with h.s. counselors over the next few weeks. Kesling: February 13: 7-9 then 3-5 Boston: February 14: 7-9 then 3-5 Student selections will be entered into Skyward on February 22 (Special Education students will be entered on February 21), and a requested course list will be available after Spring Break for course verification from parents and students. Deadline for change is firm: March 28

First year course plan Semester Schedule 7 classes per day Report card every 9 weeks: Midterm, Final Same system of checking grades, attendance, behavior on Skyward.

Course Selection Process: Keeping in mind required courses for graduation, students need to fill in all 14 lines for next school year plus 2 alternates. Students also have access to the Program of Studies online and elective class videos for additional information on courses if needed. Those are located on the school website under “guidance.”

9th Grade level diploma type requirements Core 40 is base diploma. The idea is to take a balance of content areas all four years. Do not try to “beat the system” by overloading on a certain content area on year. Remember to balance out electives: ideally, we want students to start a pathway of career courses

9th Grade level diploma type requirements Remember: Core 40 requirements C or higher World Languages Fine Arts credits Rigor

9th Grade level diploma type requirements Pay attention to: Core 40 requirements Pathway Rigor Double check gpa and grades!

What to select: Check grade level diploma type requirements Core Academics College entrance, job entry? Keep end in mind Interest and abilities Try out interesting elective courses. Find career pathway to explore and build upon. Look at PSAT results! Indiana Career Explorer

Course Selection Process: Students need to look over possible courses (listed on sheet) for the 2019-2020 school year. All freshmen are required to take two semesters of English, and Science. All freshmen are required to take math: 2-3 spots for Algebra, or 2 spots for Geometry. Placement for English and Math has been selected based on middle school grades and test scores.

Course Selection Process: Math Placement: Geometry Algebra Freshmen Learning Comm. 2-year Algebra English Placement: English 9 Seminar English 9 Freshmen Learning Community Science: Honors Biology Biology or Earth Science

Freshmen Learning Community: Middle school “house”: teachers Focus on core academics: Math English Science Extra support for transition

Course Selection Process: Science: Biology is required, but students also have the choice of Earth Science. Both are two semesters. In addition, LPHS is offering Bio Med, a Project Lead the Way course to be taken concurrently with Biology. Applications are available!

Course Selection Process: Other common courses for freshmen: Geography A, B or World History A,B Health

Physical Education Two credits of PE are required: PE I and PE II PE proficiency through participating in a sport can be used for PE II only. Elective PE can only be taken AFTER completion of PE I and PE II LPHS website offers a PE Proficiency packet. https://www.lpcsc.k12.in.us/lphs/guidance/docs/pe_proficiency_form.pdf Summer school typically available for PE as well. Signups after Spring Break

Course Selection: Electives, start of pathways Agriculture: Intro to Ag, 2 semester Business: Intro to Business, 1 semester (Preparing for College and Careers, req) Digital Applications 1, 2: 2 semesters Introduction to Computer Science, 1 semester

Course Selection: Electives, start of pathways Engineering/Technology: Intro to Transportation (2 semesters) Intro to Engineering Design (2 semesters) Intro to Construction (2 semesters) Intro to Design Processes (2 semesters) Intro to Communications (2 semesters) Computers in Design & Production (2 semesters)

Course Selection: Electives, start of pathways English: Journalism (1 semester) Debate (1 semester) Speech (1 semester) Family & Consumer Science: Interpersonal Relations (1 semester) Nutrition and Wellness (1 semester) Intro to Fashion and Textiles (2 semesters)

Course Selection: Music Concert Band* Beginning Chorus* Intermediate Orchestra* Piano (1 semester)* Jazz Ensemble*

Course Selection: Electives, start of pathways Visual Arts: Intro to 2D Art (1 semester) Intro to 3D Art (1 semester) Art History (1 semester) World Language: Spanish (2 semesters) German (2 semesters) French (2 semesters)

Course Selection Process Tips: Courses taken in two: for example, Spanish 1-1 and Spanish 1-2. Check prereq’s for future courses: Painting? Take 2D Art first. Put some thought into academic electives: do not sign up for a class because your friends are signing up for the class.

Course Selection Process: Summer School: Pending School Board Approval *One credit in Physical Education *Virtual courses Tentative time: Month of June, Monday-Thursday, 8-12

Skyward online scheduling February 22. Reminders: Skyward online scheduling February 22. Individual session with high school counselor: Kesling: February 13: 7-9 am then 3-5 pm Boston: February 14: 7-9 am then 3-5 pm Appointments: Email: Mrs. Reimink: mreimink@lpcsc.k12.in.us Call: 219-362-4503

Counselor Assignments by student last names: For more Course Selection information: Check Program of Studies online. Keep career in mind. Consider starting career pathway. Keep rigor in mind. Keep a balance; know strengths and weaknesses. Be prepared with questions for counselor work session day. Counselor Assignments by student last names: A-K, Mrs. Steinhubel ksteinhubel@lpcsc.k12.in.us L-Z, Ms. Schmidt cschmidt@lpcsc.k12.in.us Appointments: Mrs. Reimink mreimink@lpcsc.k12.in.us