1. Sophomores: Class of 2014

2. The School Counseling Department Mrs. Hamilton: A- E Mrs. Hamilton: A- E Mrs. Taylor: F- K Mrs. Taylor: F- K Mrs. Nappier: L- R Mrs. Nappier: L- R Mrs. Quinn: S-Z Mrs. Quinn: S-Z Mrs. Horneman: Crisis Counselor Mrs. Horneman: Crisis Counselor Mrs. Linfield: Career Coordinator Mrs. Linfield: Career Coordinator Mrs. Seegren and Mrs. Costolo: Counseling Office Secretaries Mrs. Seegren and Mrs. Costolo: Counseling Office Secretaries

3. Graduation Requirements  4 English  New classes by grade level  Must take English all 4 years  3 Science   Conceptual Physics, Chem I, Biology  3 Social Studies   Gov’t., US History & World History  4 Math   Algebra I   Intermediate Algebra   Geometry   Algebra II   *UMD System recommends math every year of HS 1 Fine Art 1 Fine Art 1 Technology Ed. (Foundations of Tech) 1 Technology Ed. (Foundations of Tech) 1 Physical Ed. 1 Physical Ed. ½ Health ½ Health ½ Financial Literacy or Honors Financial Management (taken in 11 th or 12 th ) ½ Financial Literacy or Honors Financial Management (taken in 11 th or 12 th ) Take and pass H.S.A.s in Algebra, Biology, and English 75 service learning hours

4. Additional Graduation Requirements Additional Graduation Requirements Students must choose one of the following:   Algebra II & 2 credits of same language OR  AND / OR  Algebra II & 2 credits of Advanced Technology AND / OR A State approved Completer Program -At Career and Tech or Liberty (See your counselor for this option) Go for a Dual Completer! Many colleges like to see a career focus!

5. Completer Programs Apply in Fall of Sophomore Year! Academy of Health- Human Anatomy required Academy of Health- Human Anatomy required Academy of Finance Academy of Finance Auto Service Tech Auto Service Tech Biomedical Sciences Biomedical Sciences Building Maintenance Building Maintenance Building Construction Building Construction Carpentry Carpentry CISCO Networking CISCO Networking Collision Repair Collision Repair Computer Technology (CT II- AP class) Computer Technology (CT II- AP class) Cosmetology-Human Anatomy required Cosmetology-Human Anatomy required Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Drafting Drafting Electrical Construction Electrical Construction Engineering (Project Lead The Way) Engineering (Project Lead The Way) Emergency Services Tech Emergency Services Tech Floral Design Floral Design HVAC HVAC Heavy Equipment & Truck Technology Heavy Equipment & Truck Technology Landscaping Design & Construction Landscaping Design & Construction Masonry Masonry Print Production Print Production Textiles & Fashion Design Textiles & Fashion Design Video Production Video Production Welding Technology Welding Technology

6. Accounting Accounting Administrative Services Administrative Services Business Administration & Management Business Administration & Management Financial Services, Academy of Finance (Regional at WHS) Financial Services, Academy of Finance (Regional at WHS) Marketing Completer Marketing Completer Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM)- MS/HS Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM)- MS/HS Food Service & Hospitality Management (ProStart) Food Service & Hospitality Management (ProStart) Animal and Veterinary Science Animal and Veterinary Science Horticulture Horticulture Wildlife & Natural Resources Wildlife & Natural Resources Completer Programs offered through LHS

7. Career Majors- your opportunity for an internship! Actuarial Science Actuarial Science Advertising Advertising Computer Science & Systems Analysis Computer Science & Systems Analysis Drama Drama Economics Economics Environmental Health Environmental Health Family & Consumer Studies Family & Consumer Studies Food & Nutrition Science Food & Nutrition Science Graphic Communications Graphic Communications History History Human Resources Human Resources

8. More Career Majors Humanities & Classical Studies Humanities & Classical Studies Industrial & Product Design Industrial & Product Design Information Systems Management Information Systems Management International Business International Business Law & Legal Services Law & Legal Services Life Science Life Science Mass Communications Mass Communications Mathematics Mathematics Music Performance Music Performance Operations Mangagement Operations Mangagement

9. Career Majors continued… Physical Science Physical Science Public Relations Public Relations Social Science Social Science Social Work Social Work Sports & Recreation Sports & Recreation Urban & Regional Planning Urban & Regional Planning Visual Fine Arts Visual Fine Arts To qualify, you must have at least 4 credits in the major, at least a 2.5 GPA, 94% attendance, H.S.A.s and service hours completed. See Mrs. Linfield!! To qualify, you must have at least 4 credits in the major, at least a 2.5 GPA, 94% attendance, H.S.A.s and service hours completed. See Mrs. Linfield!!

10. SATs The SATs are critical thinking and problem solving questions The SATs are critical thinking and problem solving questions Get ready to take them your junior year. It is usually best to have completed the majority of Algebra II before taking them. Get ready to take them your junior year. It is usually best to have completed the majority of Algebra II before taking them. Go to www.collegeboard.com to register and to take advantage of SAT Preparation Materials. Go to www.collegeboard.com to register and to take advantage of SAT Preparation Materials.www.collegeboard.com

11. ACTs The ACTs are content based tests that include science. The ACTs are content based tests that include science. You can sign up on www.act.org You can sign up on www.act.orgwww.act.org We encourage you to take both tests. Typically a student will do better on one test than the other. It depends on your learning and thinking style. We encourage you to take both tests. Typically a student will do better on one test than the other. It depends on your learning and thinking style.

12. Career/ Interest Searches What is in your future? What is in your future? Check out Bridges! www.bridges.com Check out Bridges! www.bridges.com Site ID 10000674 Site ID 10000674 Password lhslions Password lhslions Be sure to create a portfolio to save your information!

13. Preparing for College Start looking at colleges. Start looking at colleges. Think about size, location, programs, and activities they offer. Think about size, location, programs, and activities they offer. Research requirements for SAT/ ACT scores and GPA at individual colleges. Research requirements for SAT/ ACT scores and GPA at individual colleges. Get involved so you are a well rounded candidate! Get involved so you are a well rounded candidate! Plan a college visit/ tour. Plan a college visit/ tour. Use websites like the CollegeBoard’s College Search. Use websites like the CollegeBoard’s College Search. www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com

14. Any questions? Visit the School Counseling Page from the LHS Website for resources. Visit the School Counseling Page from the LHS Website for resources. You will be meeting with your school counselor soon! You will be meeting with your school counselor soon!