1. Laurel High School 8 th Grade Orientation  Welcome  Graduation Requirements  High School Completer Options  Career Academies  AP/IB Programs  Electives  Sample 9 th Grade Schedule  Planning Your Future @ 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 Assistant Principal  Arika Pritchett-Sellman, Assistant Principal  Anthony Scott, Assistant Principal  Karen Coley, Assistant Principal Assistant Principal

4. Laurel High School Professional School Counselors  Mrs. Tia HarrisPre-IB & IB students  Mrs. Elizabeth LesserA-DR  Ms. Renee RichardsonDU-KA  Mrs. Rachel MitchellKE-PO  Ms. Monique GravesPR-Z  Mrs. Terri Collins-Swain Dept. Chair

5. Laurel High School Schedule 8 blocks A & B Days – 4 blocks each day 7:45-2:25 pm

6. Daily Schedule 1st Period7:45-9:11 am 2nd Period9:18-10:44 am 3rd Period10:51-12:51 pm 4th Period12:58-2:25 pm

7. Graduation Requirements 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) What do I need for graduation? 21 credits

8. 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 or *State Approved Program Electives

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

10. 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 Technician6 credits Cosmetology9 credits Nursing Assistant 4 credits (12 th grade program) Computer Networking4 credits * Requires Application

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

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

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

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

15. Advanced Placement at Laurel High School

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

17. 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. AP and College Success ™

18. 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

19. International Baccalaureate at Laurel High School

20. Who should consider IB? Students who have a strong ability, aptitude, and genuine interest in learning; have an intellectual curiosity and self-motivation; have a strong work ethic, time management skills and good study habits; have the highest academic and personal integrity; have an aspiration to become a member of a community of learners.

21. IB Program The Laurel High School IB Program is open to all qualified students. We strive for the best possible success of our students. IB is a very difficult program that requires a high level of commitment from 9 th to 12 th grade.

22. Application Process Prerequisites: Algebra I and Level One of a Foreign Language in 8 th grade Community Service Awards from Middle School 3 Teacher Recommendations Personal Statement Essay Grades from 7 th and 8 th grade above a 2.5 GPA (competitive) Applications available very soon online; Due March 2015

23. Laurel IB Program CONTACT INFORMATION: Allen Diewald, IB Coordinator Tia Harris, IB Counselor LHS 301-497-2050 Extension 84363 Laurel High School Website IB Tab for IB info Email: Allen.Diewald@pgcps.org

24. Electives offered at LHS

25. Foreign Language Spanish Spanish French French German German Chinese Chinese Portuguese Portuguese

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

27. Visual Arts Art 1 Art 1 Crafts 1 & 2 Crafts 1 & 2 Drawing & Painting 1 & 2 Drawing & Painting 1 & 2 Ceramics 1 & 2 Ceramics 1 & 2 Computer Graphics Computer Graphics World Art World Art IB Art IB Art

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

29. Family & Consumer Sciences Introduction to Foods and Nutrition Introduction to Foods and Nutrition Foods Technology Foods Technology Fashion Design Fashion Design Child Development Child Development Financial Literacy for Teens Financial Literacy for Teens Foundations of Education Foundations of Education

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

40. Promotion Requirements Grade 10 to Grade 11  Earn 10 credits  2 English credits  2 Math credits  1 Science credit  1 Social Studies credit

41. Promotion Requirements Grade 11 to Grade 12  Earn 14 credits  3 English credits  3 Math credits  1 Science credit  1 Social Studies credit and  Be able to fulfill all graduation requirements  Not exceed 9 credits

42. Registration Timeline  Registration: March 30 @ MLK March 31-April 1 @ DDE March 31-April 1 @ DDE  Notification of Requests: Mailed in May with Progress Reports  Schedule Adjustments: May-June 17 (contact counselor for change)  Official Schedules: First day of school August 2015

43. Keeping in Touch  Please visit our website: http://laurelhscounseling.weebly.com For information about  Upcoming Events  Important news  Department information  Guidance and scholarships  Career Information and links  Staff contact information  Telephone 301-497-2050

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