1. Presented by the Lake Dallas High School Academic Center 2011 8th Grade Family Night Welcome PARENTS of the CLASS OF 2015!

2. Principal Lake Dallas High School Dr. Kristi Strickland LDHS is a Recognized Campus

3. AP Coordinator Lake Dallas High School Cynthia Powers LDHS is a Recognized Campus

4. Academic Advisors Lake Dallas High School Academic Center LDHS is a Recognized Campus

7. The Choices are Yours The choices that you make today will have an impact on what you do as an adult, so… Choose Wisely The counselors, administrators and teachers of LDISD are here to help you make the best choices possible.

8. But first, let’s learn about a High School Diploma.

9. In high school, classes are counted as credits. Classes are worth a half credit per semester. A two semester class is one full credit. Some classes are one semester and count as a half credit. What’s a credit?

10. You must earn 27 credits to graduate from LDHS. You can earn 8 credits each year. It’s possible to earn 32 credits in four years. Most graduates earn 30 credits or more by passing all classes. How many credits do I need to graduate?

11. Graduations Requirements. 4 credits of math 4 credits of science 4 credits of english 4 credits of social studies 2 credits of a foreign language 1 computer credit 1 fine arts credit 1 health/speech credit 1 ½ P.E. credits What if I fail a class or miss a credit? If you fail a class, you have the opportunity to recover the credit during Tier II at the end of the school year. If the credit is not earned during Tier II, you will need to attend Summer School.

12. A prerequisite is a required class that must be taken BEFORE you take another class. Example: you must take Art 1 before you can take ceramics, painting, photography, or any other advanced art class. Art 1 is a prerequisite to the advanced art classes. What is a Prerequisite?

13. A Pre-AP class is one that is more challenging in subject material and depth of study. Pre-AP courses are prerequisites for AP classes in most subject areas. AP courses are available to grades 10-12. What is a Pre- AP class?

14. What’s a Dual Credit Course? Dual credit courses are those that will earn both high school and college credit. We offer dual credit courses (online and with an instructor) on LDHS campus, while others can be taken on the college campuses of NCTC, UNT, or TWU. You will be eligible for these classes during the summer after your sophomore year.

15. Elective choices reflect a student’s personal preferences and abilities. Requirements are classes that all students must take in order to graduate. What’s the difference between a required class and an elective?

16. Required Credits: Class of 2015 RecommendedDistinguished Achievement English44 Math44 Science44 Social Studies44 Physical Education1.5 Health.5 Communication Applications.5 Technology11 Fine Arts11 Foreign Language23 Electives4.53.5 Advanced Measures4 measures Total27 credits27 credits plus 4 measures

17. American Sign Language and Spanish What foreign language classes are offered?

18. Art, Choir, Band (also ½ P.E.), Dance (also counts for a P.E.), Music, Theatre, Technical Theatre Each of these classes have additional classes for further study in subsequent years. What classes count as “fine art” credits?

19. Each year of Band fulfills ½ P.E. credit and ½ Fine Arts credit. Fall semester=1/2 P.E., Spring= Fine Arts. LDHS requires 1.5 PE credits for graduation. What credit do I get for band?

20. You must get the signature of the appropriate teacher, sponsor or coach to participate in these areas: Sports Pre-AP classes Band Spanish 2 What classes need signatures of recommendation by my teachers?

21. Athletic Information Football Basketball Tennis Golf Volleyball Baseball Softball Soccer Track Cross-Country Powerlifting UIL Sports Options: Please sign up for athletics and list the specific sport in the lines provided on the registration form. Signature for recommendation is required.

22. Here’s an example of a typical 9 th grade schedule: 1. Athletics 2. Algebra 1 3. Biology 4. World Geography 5. English 1 6. Art 1 7. Spanish 1 8. One of the “Principles” classes What courses should I choose?

23. DATES TO REMEMBER: Pre-Registration Forms Due: THURSDAY, February 10th. Turn in these forms to your Middle School Counselor, Ms. Godwin. Parent Night and Activities Fair: TONIGHT, Feb. 7 th at 6pm in the High School Auditorium. PreAP Parent Meeting, tomorrow Feb. 8 th 6pm in the High School Lecture Hall

24. DepartmentContact Scheduled Meeting AthleticsScott Head shead@ldisd.net FCCLA Tonya Monden tmonden@ldisd.net FFAChris Bean cbean@ldisd.net APCynthia Powers cpowers@ldisd.net cpowers@ldisd.net CheerleadingKim Tabor ktabor@ldisd.net BandTony Daniels adaniels@ldisd.netadaniels@ldisd.net Drill TeamAmy Huff ahuff@ldisd.net Counseling/AdvisingDebbie Cantrell dcantrell@ldisd.net

25. 2011 – 2012 PRE-REGISTRATION FORM Classes Subject Course Name Teacher Signature Required For Pre-AP Courses 1 English English 1 or Pre-AP English 1 2 Science Biology or Pre-AP Biology 3 Social Studies World Geography or Pre-AP World Geography 4 Math Algebra 1 or Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry 5 Physical Education PE Athletics Band Cheerleading Dance 1 High-steppers Band/Athletics Signature 6 CTE (Career & Technology Education) Principles Courses (Intro courses) (Select your top 3 choices by placing a 1, 2, or 3 in the blanks.) ____ Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources ____ Principles of Health Science ____ Principles of Human Services ____ Principles of Education & Training ____ Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance 7 Elective ASL 1 Theatre Tech 1 Pre-AP Art Choir Spanish 1 Theatre 1 Entrepreneurship BIM (formerly BCIS) Spanish 2 Music A - Z Comm. App./Health Art 1 Signature Required For Spanish 2 and Pre-AP Art 8 Elective ASL 1 Theatre Tech 1 Pre-AP Art Choir Spanish 1 Theatre 1 Entrepreneurship BIM (formerly BCIS) Spanish 2 Music A - Z Comm. App./Health Art 1 Signature Required For Spanish 2 and Pre-AP Art * Alternate Elective ASL 1 Theatre Tech 1 Pre-AP Art Choir Spanish 1 Theatre 1 Entrepreneurship BIM (formerly BCIS) Spanish 2 Music A - Z Comm. App./Health Art 1 Signature Required For Spanish 2 and Pre-AP Art

26. Athletic Director Lake Dallas High School Scott Head LDHS is a Recognized Campus

27. Thank You