1. Laurel High School 8th Grade Orientation
Welcome
Graduation Requirements
High School Completer Options
Career Academies
AP/IB Programs
Electives
Sample 9th Grade Schedule
Planning Your LHS
Promotion Requirements
Registration Timeline
Questions and Answers

2. A great education A great community
Some things you’ll want to know…

3. The Administrative Team
Dwayne Jones, Principal
Cathy Strine-Adams, Assistant Principal
Michael Dinkins, Assistant Principal
Carrie Curry,
Assistant Principal
Arika Pritchett-Sellman, Assistant Principal
Anthony Scott, Assistant Principal
Karen Coley,

4. Laurel High School Professional School Counselors
Mrs. Tia Harris A-BOY & Pre-IB & IB students
Ms. Rebecca Roland BRA-GOM
Ms. Renee Richardson GON-MAR
Mrs. Rachel Mitchell MAS-ROB
Ms. Monique Graves ROC-Z
Mrs. Terri Collins-Swain Dept. Chair

5. A & B Days – 4 periods each day
Daily Schedule
A & B Days – 4 periods each day
7:45-2:25 pm
1st Period 7:45-9:08 am
2nd Period 9:15-10:40 am
3rd Period 10:47-12:54 pm
4th Period 1:01-2:25 pm

6. 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 Science (Biology)
4 credits Math (Algebra 1CC, Geometry CC, Algebra 2CC)

7. Graduation Requirements, cont.
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
*State Approved Program
2 Electives

8. 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)

9. * Requires 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* (4-9 credits)
Automotive Technician 6 credits
Cosmetology 9 credits
Nursing Assistant 6 credits
Computer Networking 8 credits
* Requires Application
UHS – honors program with a set curriculum
IB – International Baccalaureate program.

10. Career Academies offered at Laurel HS
Academy of Global Studies
International Relations & Studies
International Business & Finance
Academy of Law, Education, & Public Service
Child Growth & Development
Forensics
Pre-Law & Social Justice
Teacher Academy

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

12. Academy of Law, Education, & Public Service (Required Electives)
Child Growth & Development
Foundations of Education
Child Development 1
Child Development 2
Child Development Internship
Forensics
Forensics 1
Forensic Law/Forensic Psychology
Forensics 2
Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology

13. Academy of Law, Education & Public Service (Required Electives)
Pre-Law & Social Justice
Practical Law/LEPS Debate
Civil Rights Law/Constitutional Law
Law, Writing, & Research/Law Seminar
Philosophy/Career Academy Capstone
Teacher Academy
Foundations of Education
Human Growth & Development through Adolescence
Teaching as a Profession
Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction
Education Academy Internship

14. Advanced Placement at Laurel High School

15. AP courses offered at LHS
U.S. GOVERNMENT
PSYCHOLOGY
SPANISH LANGUAGE
UNITED STATES HISTORY
MUSIC THEORY
STUDIO ART
BIOLOGY
CALCULUS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENGLISH LITERATURE
FRENCH LANGUAGE
WORLD HISTORY

16. AP and College Success™
Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less.
Source: Camara, Wayne (2003). College Persistence, Graduation, and Remediation. College Board Research Notes (RN-19). New York, NY: College Board.

17. How to Prepare for AP Classes
Recommendations
Enroll in honors courses at LHS
Honors courses are aligned to support AP curriculum and critical thinking
Develop a strong work ethic, time management skills and good study habits

18. Electives offered at LHS

19. Foreign Language
Spanish
French
German
Chinese
Portuguese

20. Performing Arts & Music
Chorus
Band
Orchestra
Basic/Intermediate Piano
Drama
Dance

21. Visual Arts Art 1 Draw & Painting/Crafts Drawing & Painting 1 & 2
Ceramics 1 & 2
Computer Graphics
World Art
IB Art

22. Business Education Entrepreneurship Business Law Business Economics
Accounting
Principles of Finance
Business Global Economics
Financial Services

23. Family & Consumer Sciences
Introduction to Foods and Nutrition
Interior Design
Fashion Design
Child Development
Financial Literacy for Teens
Foundations of Education
International Cuisine

24. Typical 9th Grade Schedule
English
Science
Math
Social Studies
Foreign Language
Required Academy Courses
Additional Required Courses
Grade 9
English 9
Biology
Algebra 1
U.S. History
World Language Level 1
Academy elective
Health/Personal Fitness +
Elective (Fine Art, FOT, or other)

25. Choosing Classes
Students will receive a registration worksheet from 8th grade counselor
Counselor/Parents will discuss choices with students
Teachers will make recommendations
Choose classes (and alternates)
Students will meet with counselors from LHS in April at the middle school

26. Planning for your future
Career Goals
Interests
Motivation
Take classes because the class is important to you.

27. A Time to Learn, Grow, Enjoy and Change
High School is much more than classes
Students should get involved
Students are the most important part of the high school family
The staff is here for students

28. Student Expectations Academic Honesty Appropriate Dress (Uniform)
Attendance
Respecting Others and School Environment

29. Cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average)
EVERY grade counts – beginning with the 9th grade (and 8th grade courses taken for high school credit)
Determines academic standing or class rank all thru high school and final class rank
Goes on final transcripts sent to Colleges, Universities, scholarship programs, and employers
Remains on Permanent Record

30. It’s Your Future! Get Involved!
Students
Set clear goals
Get organized
Set aside study time
Get help when you need it
Join extracurricular activities
Parents
Be interested
Discuss classes and listen to your child
Offer to help
Monitor activities and jobs
Hold your child accountable

31. Athletics Sports Boys and Girls Basketball Cross Country Football
Boy’s & Girls Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Baseball
Softball
Wrestling
Indoor/Outdoor Track

32. Activities French Honor Society STEM Club Asian Student Association
Mock Trial
SGA
Spanish Honor Society
Step Team
National Honor Society
Fashion Club/Modeling
Gaming/Anime Club
Hispanic Student Association
African Student Association
The Shield, School Newspaper
Yearbook
Art Club
Debate Club
Outdoors Club
Drama Club
Dance Team

33. Promotion Requirements
Grade 9 to Grade 10
Earn 5 credits
1 English credit
1 Math credit

34. Registration Timeline
Registration: April MLK
April Eisenhower
Notification of Requests: Mailed in May with Progress Reports
Schedule Adjustments: May-June 20 (contact counselor for change)
Official Schedules: First day of school September 2018
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

35. Keeping in Touch Please visit our website:
For information about
Upcoming Events
Important news
Department information
Guidance and scholarships
Career Information and links
Staff contact information
Telephone

36. Keep in mind… making sound decisions will lead to satisfying and successful experiences!