1. Online Course Selection 2016-2017 LHS

2. Good to know… Program of Studies It’s online! Under “Guidance” on LHS website Graduation requirements Course descriptions

3. Graduation Requirements English …………………….………………………………4 credits Math …………………….……………..……………………3 credits Science ….……………….………………….……………3 credits -includes Environmental Science (.5), Biology (1.0), Chemistry (1.0) Social Studies ……….………………….……………3 credits -includes World History Modern, Civics, and U.S. History Math or Science …………………….………..………1 credit P.E. ….……………….………………….………………..……1 credit Health ….……………….………………….……………….½ credit Vocational/Fine Arts …….…………………..……2 credits Electives ….……………….………………….….…….8½ credits Total Number of Required Credits: 26

4. What counts as Fine Arts/Vocational? From humanities: Creative Writing, Prose, Poetry, Public Speaking, Drama, Journalism From business: Accounting I and II, Info Tech I and II, Personal Finance, Advanced Personal Finance From tech ed: Woods, Advanced Woods, Metals, Metals II, Power Mechanics, Electronics, all PLTW courses Other courses: ALL AgriScience courses ALL Family & Consumer Science courses ALL Visual Art courses ALL Music courses

5. Grade 9 Course Requirements English 9 World History Modern Mathematics -Integrated Math I, Algebra I or Geometry Biology Environmental Science (.5) Physical Education (.5)

6. Grade 10 Course Requirements English 10 Civics Mathematics -Options depend upon Grade 9 math course Chemistry Health (.5) Physical Education (.5)

7. Grade 11 Course Requirements English 11 U.S. History (or AP History) Mathematics -Options depend upon grade 10 math course Science (.5 credit minimum)

8. Grade 12 Course Requirements English 12 (or AP English) Science or Math (1.0 credit) Be sure you are meeting all graduation requirements! Consider recommended college prep: 4 credits of math 4 credits of science 3 credits of study in the same world language

9. Elective Areas Agri-Science Art Business Family & Consumer Science Humanities (English & Social Studies) Music (Instrumental & Vocal) Physical Education Technology Education World Language & Culture

10. College Credit Opportunities 123 AP Courses Uconn/ECE Courses Project Lead the Way

11. AP & ECE Courses AP = Advanced Placement ECE = Early College Experience AP English 12 AP U.S. History AP Psychology AP Calculus (AB) AP Calculus (BC) AP/ECE Spanish ECE French (Composition) ECE French (Culture) AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics I AP Physics II AP Environmental Science ECE Marine Science ECE Floral Design ECE Horticulture

12. Project Lead The Way  Introduction to Engineering Design  Principles of Engineering  Digital Electronics  Civil Engineering and Architecture  Computer Science & Software Engineering Dual-enrollment program with the University of New Haven

13. When selecting courses… Select 8 credits* Select 4 alternate electives Seniors may select 7 credits. CANNOT submit with <8. Be sure you meet all pre-requisites DO consider:DON’T consider: Career interests Parent/Counselor input Teacher recommendation Repeating your 1 st choice electives as Alternates!!

14. Student Class Registration Step One: Log on to Parent or Student Portal. Students can register from either portal—their own, or their parents’. Step Two: In the navigation menu, click on “Class Registration.”

15. Class Registration, Cont’d Step Three: You will arrive at the registration welcome page. Click the pencil icon to register for classes.

16. Class Registration, Cont’d Step Four: In each required content area, select the course that has been recommended for you by your teacher. Then click “Okay.” If you are concerned about a level recommendation, submit it as is, but talk to your counselor. There will be some changes due to ability or waivers.

17. Step Five: Continue selecting course recommendations in the core areas. Class Registration, Cont’d Step Six: Choose your favorite electives to complete the required eight credits. Step Seven: Choose four or more different alternative electives. Do not repeat your 1 st choice electives. Step Eight: Submit your schedule!

18. Final Details Registration portal for rising grades 10-12 is 01/30 – 02/10 No internet access at home? No problem. Register with counselor. Questions about course level recommendations? Submit the schedule. Make a guidance appointment to discuss it. Looking for Learning Lab? Submit 8 credits, then see guidance counselor to schedule Learning Lab.

19. More Details Forgot your password? No problem. Just click on “Having trouble signing in?” for a password reminder email. Never set up a parent account? No problem. Students can register through the student or parent account. Need to set up an account? No problem. Contact the guidance department, and we will mail the information home.

20. ECE French Immersion Spanish AP/ECE Spanish

21. Women’s Chorus Men’s Chorus

22. Guitar Keyboarding Music Appreciation Voice Class Music Theory Advanced Guitar

23. Bioethics Human Biology Forensic Science Marine Science Earth Science

24. Physics Anatomy & Physiology

25. ECE Marine Science AP Biology (1.5) AP Chemistry (1.5) AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1 & 2

26. Creative Writing Drama Public Speaking Regular Poetry Prose

27. Modern Genocide Studies 20 th Century Pop Culture Current Issues

28. AP English AP U.S. History AP Psychology

29. Personal Finance Advanced Personal Finance Accounting I & II Information Technology I & II