1. Preparing for Success At Lancaster High School
LHS School Counseling Staff:
Mrs. Reiber – Students Last Names A-D
Mrs. Wooten – Students Last Names E-J
Mrs. Roundhouse – Students Last Names K-P
Mr. Kelley – Students Last Names Q-U
Mrs. Collins – Students Last Names V-Z

2. Graduation Requirements
**Students must complete 2 semesters of a fine art between grades 7-12

3. Graduation Requirements
1. Pass end-of-course exams in:
Algebra 1 & Geometry
Biology
US History & Government
English 9 & 10
2. Earn “remediation-free” score on the ACT.
3. Recognized credential or state-issued license for practice in a career & a score showing workforce readiness. (Select Career Tech Programs)

4. Graduation Requirements
Path 1
Score 18 points on state tests
Scored on a rubric
5-Advanced
4-Accelerated
3-Proficient
2-Basic
1-Limited
You must earn minimum points in subject areas:
4 points on English tests
4 points on math tests
6 points on science and social studies tests

5. Graduation Requirements
Path 2
College readiness score on a national college admission test – ACT
State will pay for one administration of the test during the junior year

6. Graduation Requirements
Path 3
Earn a work-readiness score of 13 on WorkKeys
Earn an industry approved credential
(Select Career Technical Education Programs)

7. For more information…

8. Promotion Requirements
TO BE PROMOTED TO 10TH GRADE:
Students must earn 4 credits.
You are registered for at least 6 courses during your Freshman year.

9. Registration Process SPIN – February 6 at 6pm
Registration ~ February/March
Course Requests mailed home at the end of April
Conflicts and Drops ~ May 1-31

10. Sample 9th grade schedule
Period
9th (Freshman) 1
English 9 2
Algebra I 3
Physical Science 4
World History 5
Phys Ed/Health 6
Freshmen Focus/Elective 7
Elective 8 9
Lunch

11. Course Qualifiers Class Placement
Selection criteria must be met for placement into Honors classes
Students must earn an A or B in 8th grade subject classes to take College Prep classes.
You will be placed in a general level class if you have a C in that subject area in 8th grade.
If you earn an A or B in general level classes during the first quarter of your 9th grade year, you may request to be moved to College Prep

12. English Course Offerings
English 9 CP
College Prep Course
Needed for College
English 9 H
Honors, Weighted Class

13. Math Course Offerings Algebra Algebra CP
Geometry CP (must have already taken Algebra)
Geometry H (must have already taken Algebra)
Weighted Class
Algebra 2 H (must have already taken Algebra and Geometry)

14. Science Course Offerings
Physical Science
Physical Science CP
Physical Science H
Weighted Course

15. Social Studies Course Offerings
World History
World History H
Weighted Course

16. Semester Courses PE 9 – semester Health – semester
Movement & Fitness
Competition & Fitness
Summer PE Option
Health – semester
Freshman Focus - semester
PE and Health may be taken anytime during high school. It is recommended they are completed prior to the junior year. Both courses are also offered during the summer.

17. Elective Courses Full Year French 1, Latin 1, Spanish 1 Art 1
Spanish 2 – If completed Spanish 1 at Jr. High
Recommend placement in CP or H English
Art 1
Intro to Engineering Design
Band and/or Choir
Requires an audition for placement
Intro to Ag: Food and Natural Resources
Requires an application for placement

18. Elective Courses Semester Electives Digital Design
Manufacturing Basics
Engineering Principles
Food Principles

19. Specialized Program Gales Pathways to STEM (GPS) Honors level program
Physical Science H taught with Algebra 2 H during the Freshman year
Period of STEM Exploration during the Freshman year which will include Project-Based Design Challenges
Additional STEM experiences throughout high school
Opportunity for college courses and internships during junior and senior year
See the table at the activity fair for more information

20. Earning College Credit
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.
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.
For more info on both programs
Check the LHS Counseling Website for information

21. Career Technical Education
Prepares students for high skill, high demand technical careers in a competitive global economy. Rigorous educational pathways emphasize math, science and technology and lead to postsecondary education. Educators, employers and communities collaborate to develop and deliver Tech Prep opportunities to all Ohio students.
Auto Technology
Criminal Science and Forensics
Broadcasting
Cosmetology
Building and Property Trades
Culinary Arts
Carpentry
Health Technology
Systems Tech and Industrial Engineering
Marketing
Multimedia

22. NCAA Eligibility
For students who may play Division I or Division II athletics in college
Under the NCAA standards, students will not be eligible for collegiate athletics unless they have met GPA, standardized test score (ACT/SAT), and core course requirements.
Students can begin registering with the NCAA Clearinghouse toward the end of their junior year. There is a registration fee. 
Only certain LHS Courses count toward NCAA eligibility requirements
For further information regarding these rules and/or to register, please check the NCAA Clearinghouse’s web page at and contact your School Counselor.

23. 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.

24. Program of Studies Go to the Lancaster High School Website
Click the Guidance and Counseling Department on the left hand side OR
Academic Resources
Registration Information
Access and Read the Program of Studies

25. Questions? This presentation will be posted on the
LHS Counseling and Guidance website
LHS School Counseling Staff:
Mrs. Reiber – Students Last Names A-D
Mrs. Wooten – Students Last Names E-J
Mrs. Roundhouse – Students Last Names K-P
Mr. Kelley – Students Last Names Q-U
Mrs. Collins – Students Last Names V-Z