Lovejoy High School Registration Class of 2013

Graduation Requirements 26 credits required for graduation – Recommended or Distinguished Diploma 26 credits required for graduation – Recommended or Distinguished Diploma Successful completion of all 4 TAKS tests (taken in March and April) Successful completion of all 4 TAKS tests (taken in March and April) Senior Project, unless exempt Senior Project, unless exempt

Graduation Plans – Side by Side Recommended Distinguished Recommended Distinguished English Mathematics Science Social Studies Lovejoy Leadership Health Fine Art Physical Education Technology Foreign Language * Additional Electives TOTAL CREDITS *Most colleges recommend 3 years of foreign language. ***The Distinguished Plan requires 4 advanced measures.

Distinguished Achievement Diploma (DAP) What is an Advanced Measure? A student needs any 4 of the following: A Junior year PSAT score that designates them as commended or higher A Junior year PSAT score that designates them as commended or higher A score of 3 or higher on an AP test (each score is one advanced measure) A score of 3 or higher on an AP test (each score is one advanced measure) A college academic course and Tech Prep articulated college course with a grade of 3.0 or higher (each 3.0 is one advanced measure) A college academic course and Tech Prep articulated college course with a grade of 3.0 or higher (each 3.0 is one advanced measure) An original research project judged by a panel of professionals in the field (only 2 projects can be used and the senior project would qualify as one) An original research project judged by a panel of professionals in the field (only 2 projects can be used and the senior project would qualify as one)

Senior Project Research Paper Research Paper Project (with support of a mentor) Project (with support of a mentor) Portfolio Portfolio Formal, oral presentation to a panel of adults Formal, oral presentation to a panel of adults

Senior Project Exemptions A student takes and passes 12 hours of Dual Credit hours during the senior year. A student takes and passes 12 hours of Dual Credit hours during the senior year. A student takes and passes 3 AP classes during the senior year. A student takes and passes 3 AP classes during the senior year. AP Classes and Dual Credit can be combined AP Classes and Dual Credit can be combined If a student fails any classes, they will be required to make up the classes as well as complete a senior project. If a student fails any classes, they will be required to make up the classes as well as complete a senior project.

Senior Project Courses Fall Semester Senior Project Support A course designed to help students with the research paper portion of the project. Students are given help and guidance through this first important step in the paper. Full Year Senior Project Support A full-year course designed to help with all parts of the senior project. Students are given deadlines and supported through the tasks associated with senior project.

Dual Credit Courses 15 hours approved dual credit in Lovejoy ISD: English 1301 and 1302 English 1301 and 1302 Government 2302 Government 2302 Economics 2301 Economics 2301 College Algebra 1314 College Algebra 1314

Dual Credit Dual Credit Information Session – February 13 at 6:30 in the Lecture Hall. Dual Credit Information Session – February 13 at 6:30 in the Lecture Hall. May or June -- Collin College will be here to register for next year’s courses. May or June -- Collin College will be here to register for next year’s courses. You MUST meet all of their deadlines, including tuition payment, in order to stay enrolled in the classes. You MUST meet all of their deadlines, including tuition payment, in order to stay enrolled in the classes.

English Required to Graduate English I English II English III English III English IV Senior Options English IV AP English Literature AP/GT English Literature Dual Credit English (1301 and 1302)

Math Required to Graduate Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 4 th year of Math *All students are expected to take math all 4 years while at LHS. **Double Block options are available in most math classes. Senior Options PreAP Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Computer Science Dual Credit College Algebra Advanced Quantitative Reasoning* *Teacher Recommendation Only

Math Sequence Math taken Junior year: Math taken Junior year:  Math Models  Algebra 2  Algebra 2  Pre-Calculus  Pre-Calculus  AP Calculus AB or AP Stat  GT Pre-Calculus  AP/GT Calculus BC  AP Calculus AB  AP Calculus BC or AP Stat * Math labs and/or double-block options are available in most. Check Course Guide/Card

Science Required to Graduate BiologyChemistryPhysics 4 th year of science Senior Options Forensic Science Anatomy & Physiology AP Environmental Systems AP Chemistry* AP Biology* AP Physics B* AP Physics C* * Single or double blocked

Social Studies Required to Graduate World Geography World History US History 1 semester Government 1 semester Economics Senior Options GovernmentEconomics AP or AP/GT Government AP or AP/GT Economics Dual Credit Gov (2302) Dual Credit Econ (2301) *can mix and match

Foreign Languages Required 3.0 credits of the same (2.0 for Recommended) Senior Options Spanish I, II, III, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature Spanish I, II, III, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature French I, II, III, AP French Language IV French I, II, III, AP French Language IV Chinese I, II, III Chinese I, II, III *American Sign Language I, II, III, IV *American Sign Language I, II, III, IV * Consult prospective college to learn if ASL meets FL requirements

Technology Required 1.0 Credit Options PreAP Computer Science PreAP Computer Science AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science A Business Information Management Business Information Management Digital and Interactive Media Digital and Interactive Media Animation Animation Advanced Animation Advanced Animation Web Technologies Web Technologies Video Technology Video Technology Apps Development Apps Development Any PLTW course Any PLTW course Journalism courses (Yearbook, Newspaper, Magazine, Broadcast, Photojournalism) Journalism courses (Yearbook, Newspaper, Magazine, Broadcast, Photojournalism)

Fine Arts Required 1.0 credit of the same fine arts courseOptions Band/Jazz Band Band/Jazz Band Orchestra Orchestra Choir Choir Theater/Tech Theater Theater/Tech Theater Dance/Majestics Dance/Majestics Art – changes this year Art – changes this year AP Music Theory AP Music Theory AP Art History AP Art History

Physical Education Required 1.0 credit Options Athletics Athletics Athletic Training Athletic Training PE Foundations PE Foundations Adventures in Outdoor Education Adventures in Outdoor Education Individual Sports/Team Sports Individual Sports/Team Sports Cheerleading Cheerleading Fall semester of band, drill team, colorguard Fall semester of band, drill team, colorguard Off-campus PE – application is online. Must be approved Off-campus PE – application is online. Must be approved

Final Graduation Requirements 1 semester Health 1 semester Health 1 semester Lovejoy Leadership (Speech) 1 semester Lovejoy Leadership (Speech) 3.0 credits of electives for Distinguished 3.0 credits of electives for Distinguished 4.0 credits of electives for Recommended 4.0 credits of electives for Recommended

AP Elective Options for Seniors AP Music Theory AP Music Theory AP Studio Art 2D and 3D AP Studio Art 2D and 3D AP Studio Art 2D Photo AP Studio Art 2D Photo AP Studio Drawing AP Studio Drawing AP Art History AP Art History AP Psychology ( Fall Psychology Recommended ) AP Psychology ( Fall Psychology Recommended ) AP European History AP European History AP Computer Science AP Computer Science

Other Elective Options Business Classes Business Classes Health Science Classes Health Science Classes Agriculture Classes Agriculture Classes Architecture Architecture Education and Training Classes Education and Training Classes Human Service Classes Human Service Classes Journalism Journalism Engineering Classes Engineering Classes

New English Electives The Story of War: Fiction at the Battlefront -.5 The Story of War: Fiction at the Battlefront -.5 A World Beyond: Fantasy & Heroic Adventure -.5 A World Beyond: Fantasy & Heroic Adventure -.5

New Business Electives Business Law -.5 Business Law -.5 Virtual Business -.5 Virtual Business -.5 Fashion Marketing -.5 Fashion Marketing -.5 Practicum in Business Management Practicum in Business Management Accounting II – 1.0 Accounting II – 1.0

Other New Electives Advanced Animation – 1.0 Advanced Animation – 1.0 Oral Interpretation – 1.0 Oral Interpretation – 1.0 Humanities I– 1.0 Humanities I– 1.0 Apps Development -1.0 Apps Development -1.0 Community Service Internship -.5/1.0 Community Service Internship -.5/1.0 Math labs – 1.0 – LOCAL CREDIT Math labs – 1.0 – LOCAL CREDIT

College Kick-Off Thursday, February 2 – Thursday, February 2 – 6:00 pm- Parent Registration Meeting 6:00 pm- Parent Registration Meeting 7:00 pm – College Kick-off 7:00 pm – College Kick-off Representatives from Texas State, University of Oklahoma and SMU will conduct a panel presentation Representatives from Texas State, University of Oklahoma and SMU will conduct a panel presentation

Things to remember in the next 6 months SAT and ACT testing – recommended at least one test before senior year, two preferred SAT and ACT testing – recommended at least one test before senior year, two preferred SAT – SAT – ACT – ACT – SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Tests

Things to remember in the next 6 months Research colleges of interest online starting NOW Research colleges of interest online starting NOW Look over Freshman entrance requirements to be sure your courses will match up and you know your SAT/ACT score goals Look over Freshman entrance requirements to be sure your courses will match up and you know your SAT/ACT score goals Make sure you have listed colleges on Naviance Make sure you have listed colleges on Naviance Top 10% Rule Top 10% Rule Transcript Consent Form Transcript Consent Form

Things to Know Showcase – February 13 th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Dual Credit meeting!) Showcase – February 13 th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Dual Credit meeting!) Course Guide – online Course Guide – online Individual Meetings – February 1-3 through US History Classes Individual Meetings – February 1-3 through US History Classes Alternate Elective Options – at least 2.0 Alternate Elective Options – at least 2.0 Computer input – February 16 Computer input – February 16 Make good choices the first time. Make good choices the first time.

Questions

4 Major Parts of Your PSAT/NMSQT Results Your Scores Your Skills Your Answers Critical Reading Mathematics Writing Skills Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Results Next Steps 3 Test Sections

Your Scores Percentile If you are a junior, your scores are compared to those of other juniors. If you are a sophomore or younger student, your scores are compared to those of sophomores. Score You can see your projected SAT score online in My College QuickStart ( Score Range

National Merit Scholarship Corporation Information The Entry Requirements section displays information you provided on your answer sheet. The Percentile compares your performance to that of other college-bound juniors. The Selection Index is the sum of your critical reading, mathematics and writing skills scores. If it has an asterisk, you do not meet all of the eligibility requirements for the competition.

See how you did on each skill. The same skills are tested on the SAT. Your Skills You can try hundreds of practice questions, organized by skill, online in My College QuickStart (

Your Answers You will get your test book back with your PSAT/NMSQT results, so that you can review the questions. You can also review each test question in My College QuickStart.

Your Answers: Student-Produced Responses Some of the math problems required you to grid in answers instead of selecting an option. For these questions, you will see the correct answer(s) written out.

What’s next? Use the access code on your report to log in to My College QuickStart, a personalized college and career planning kit. There you can: Search for colleges Get a personalized SAT study plan Take a personality test to find majors and careers that fit you Next Steps

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My College QuickStart My Personality Personality test Description of your type Tips for success Majors and careers that might be a good fit for you

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