1. Laurel High School Registration
Welcome
Introduction of School Counselors
Graduation Requirements
Promotion Requirements
Career Academies
Electives
Advanced Placement
Dual Enrollment
Registration Process
Registration Timeline
Questions

2. Laurel High School Professional School Counselors
Dr. Tia Harris A-BOY + Pre-IB & IB
Mrs. Rebecca Roland BRA-GOM
Ms. Renee Richardson GON-MAR
Mrs. Rachel Mitchell MAS-ROB
Ms. Monique Graves ROC-Z
Mrs. Terri Collins-Swain College & Career Counselor

3. Graduation Requirements
What do I need for graduation?
21 credits
4 credits English
3 credits Social Studies (U.S. History, LSN Gov’t, World History)
3 credits Lab Sciences (Biology)
3 credits Math (Algebra 1CC, Geometry CC, additional math credit, enroll in math each year)

4. Graduation Requirements
1 credit Fine Art
1 credit Foundations of Technology
½ credit Health
½ credit Personal Fitness
Completer:
*2 credits Foreign Language or
*2 credits Advanced Technology or
*State Approved Career & Technology Program
Electives

5. * Requires Online Application
Completer Programs
Foreign Language (2 credits)
Two credits in same foreign language
CCRD (4 credits) (2-year Program)
CCRD 1 & 2
CCRD Work Experience
Technical Academy* (4-8 credits)
Automotive Technician 6 credits
Cosmetology 8 credits
Nursing Assistant credits
Computer Networking 4 credits
* Requires Online Application
UHS – honors program with a set curriculum
IB – International Baccalaureate program.

6. Graduation Requirements
Attendance (4 years of study beyond grade 8)
PARCC Assessment Tests
(English 9, English 10, English 11, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
High School Assessment Tests
(Biology, Government)
Student Service (24 hours)

7. Promotion Requirements Grade 9 to Grade 10
1 English credit
4 additional credits

8. Promotion Requirements Grade 10 to Grade 11
2 English credits
1 Math credits
1 Science credit
1 Social Studies credit
1 Elective

9. Promotion Requirements Grade 11 to Grade 12
3 English credits
2 Math credits
1 Science credit
1 Social Studies credit and
7 Electives
Be able to fulfill all graduation requirements

11. Academy of Global Studies (Required Electives)
International Business & Finance
Geography/Global Issues (9th grade)
Principles of Finance/Financial Services (10th grade)
Business in a Global Economy/Global Economics (11th grade)
Ethics in Business/Career Academy Capstone (12th grade)
World Language 1-4 (9th-12th grade)
International Relations & Studies
Linguistics/Study Abroad (10th grade)
World Language/Conversational Writing (11th grade)
Study Abroad or Internship (Summer)
Foreign Policy/Philosophy (12th grade)

12. Academy of Law, Education, & Public Service (Required Electives)
Pre-Law & Social Justice
Practical Law/LEPS Debate (9th grade)
Civil Rights Law/Constitutional Law (10th grade)
Law, Writing, & Research/Law Seminar (11th grade)
Philosophy/Career Academy Capstone (12th grade)
Forensics
Forensics 1 (9th grade)
Forensic Law/Forensic Psychology (10th grade)
Forensics 2 (11th grade)
Forensice Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology (12th grade)

13. Academy of Law, Education & Public Service (Required Electives)
Teacher Academy
Foundations of Education (9th grade)
Human Growth & Development through Adolescence (10th grade)
Teaching as a Profession (11th grade)
Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction (12th grade)
Education Academy Internship (12th grade – 2 periods/1 credit)
Child Development
Child Development 1 (10th grade)
Child Development 2 (11th grade - 2 periods)
Child Development Internship (12th grade - 4 periods)

15. AP courses offered at LHS
English Language
English Literature
Biology
U.S. Government
U.S. History
World History
Psychology
Calculus
French Language
Spanish Language
Music Theory
Studio Art 2D
Studio Art 3D
*AP Form required with recommending/current teacher’s signature
Summer work is required

16. Dual Enrollment Minimum of 2.5 GPA Enrolled in 11th or 12th grade
Meet college requirements on college admissions tests – ACT, SAT, Accuplacer
Provide own transportation to and from the college campus
Meet minimum admissions requirements at the college

17. Basic Senior Plan 1 credit English 12 1 credit Math
1 credit Academy elective
5 academic electives or Dual enrollment/Work study/Internship
3 alternates or substitute electives
*Half day schedule requires a letter from your employer with hours and parent letter of permission. Must have community service hours completed

18. Basic Junior Plan 1 credit English 11 1 credit World History
1 credit Science (Chemistry or Env. Science)
1 credit Math (Algebra 2 or higher)
1 credit Academy elective
3 credits of electives
3 alternates or substitute electives

19. Basic Sophomore Plan 1 credit English 10 1 credit LSN Government
1 credit Biology
1 credit Math (Geometry or higher)
1 credit Foreign Language
1 credit Academy elective
2 credits of electives
3 alternate or substitute electives

20. Teacher “Approval” Courses*
Classes with a (*) require advanced approval. To take one of these courses, you MUST complete the Signature form.
All honors courses require a signature from your current teacher.
All AP courses require application and signature from teacher/parent/student.

21. Four options in obtaining the Registration Booklet 1
Four options in obtaining the Registration Booklet 1. Registration Assemblies 2. Accessing your Gmail account 3. Navigating through Laurel High School’s home page. Click on Academics, then Guidance, then Scheduling & Registration Go to and Click on Scheduling & Registration.

22. Accessing Your Gmail account

23. 1. First name – last name 2. laurh-last 4 digits of student number or individual personal password 3. Click on inbox 4. Click on Registration Form (Sender: Terri Collins-Swain)

24. Registration Process
Students get required signatures from teachers for Honors and AP classes and turn in to Social Studies teachers the next time you have Social Studies.
Counselors will be available March 13-Last day of school to discuss course requests if needed.

25. Registration Timeline
Registration: February 7-17
Schedule Adjustments: March 13 – June 9 or last day of school (see counselor for change) No schedule changes in the Fall
Official Schedules: First day of school 2017
Diversity:
Staff: 58% White
41% African-American
1% Hispanic
1% Asian
Students: 2100
66% African-American
21% White
7% Hispanic
5% Asian
Consistent Performance: Rank in the top three P.G. schools for attendance, SAT scores, and HSA
SAT scores: increased 28 points from 936 to 964.
Special Programs: UHS & International Baccalaureate

26. SCHEDULE CHANGES
Schedules will NOT BE adjusted in the Fall for the following:
1. Preference for a different teacher.
2. Preference for a different period or semester.
3. Preference to be with friends in class.
4. CHANGE OF MIND ABOUT TAKING THE COURSE.
* All exceptional or unusual circumstances concerning scheduling must be evaluated by the counselor and/or the principal.