1. Rising 10th grade Registration Presentation
Presented by the
LHS Counseling Department

2. Today’s itinerary… Graduation Requirements Making A Plan
Dates and Deadlines

3. Graduation Requirements…
Testing
AND
21 credits in
Specific Areas

4. Testing Class of 2020 3 Options
2. Earn “remediation-free” score on admission exams of ACT or SAT. 3. Recognized credential or state-issued license for practice in a career & a score showing workforce readiness on the Work Key Assessment. (Career Tech)
1. Earn 18 points on end-of-course exams in:
Algebra 1 & Geometry
Minimum 4 total pts
English 9 & 10
Biology
US History & Government
Minimum 6 pts combined

5. Credits…
What are credits?
How many do you need for graduation?

6. Credits you need… English – 4 Math – 4 Science – 3 Social Studies – 3
including Algebra 2
Science – 3
Physical Science, Biology & Advanced Science
Social Studies – 3
World, US History, & Government
Health – ½
PE – ½
total of 2 classes
Electives – 6 6

7. Selecting a Level in Core Classes…
If you are getting an ‘A’, ‘B’, or ‘C’ then you need to stay or move up a level.
Ex: English 9 Gen – ‘B+’ consider taking English 10 CP

8. Selecting a Level in Core Classes…
If you are getting a ‘D’ or ‘F’ you may want to consider moving down a level.
Alg 1 CP – ‘D’ consider taking Geometry General

9. Core class options English Biology US History Math General
College Prep (CP)
Honors (H)
Biology
US History
General/College Prep
Honors (H)
Advanced Placement (AP)
Math
Geometry
Geometry CP
Algebra II H

10. Other 10th grade suggested courses
PE - semester
Movement and Fitness
Competition and Fitness
Team Sports
Lifetime Fitness
Health – semester
“Most” students take health during 9th grade
Both of these courses may be taken in Summer School 3

11. Remember --- College Bound
Foreign Language
3 credits are encouraged
Contact colleges of interest for their requirements
Fine Art
At least one credit for college
Art, Band, Choir

12. 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.

13. NCAA Eligibility

14. Earning College Credit
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.
If you are interested in participating, you MUST fill out a Letter of Intent Form by APRIL 1st!
If you are considering participating in CCP courses either at LHS or on a college campus, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you register for the April ACT!

15. Registration Timeline
February 16 – Elective Information
February 26th-March 2nd – Registration Days for 9th grade students through English classes – Counselors will be in classes assisting students in filling out their registration request sheets for next year.
Beginning of April– Request lists to Teachers for comments/concerns
May 3– Requests sent home with interims
Beginning of May– Requests distributed to students for signature/review and be returned to counseling office
June 1 – Last day to request change of courses

16. Access 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