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Class of 2018. WELCOME. Here to Help You. Dale Leach Principal Matt Blair Assistant Principal Sharon Gilbert Counselor A-K Heidi Klippert Holboy Counselor L-Z Stephanie Hoidal Registrar/Secretary Andrea Rees Career Center. TODAY. Get ready for high school NOW
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Class of 2018 WELCOME
Here to Help You Dale Leach Principal Matt Blair Assistant Principal Sharon Gilbert Counselor A-K Heidi Klippert Holboy Counselor L-Z Stephanie Hoidal Registrar/Secretary Andrea Rees Career Center
TODAY • Get ready for high school NOW • Graduation Requirements • Picking your classes • Questions and Answers
Start Preparing Now Build good habits… • Attend class every day • Complete homework and turn it in • Study • Ask for help Get involved • Join clubs and activities • Participate in sports • Volunteer in your community
Graduation requirements for Class of 2018 • State assessments • Cougar PATH and Senior Project • Courses
Requirements for University • 2 Years of a World Language • Must be the same world language both years • Spanish is offered at LHS • Want a different language? Maybe French, German, American Sign Language, Russian, Japanese, Arabic? • Wait until 11th grade and take a different language at Everett Community College through the Running Start program. • Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry • You can take this after you complete Algebra & Geometry • Third year of Science • You can take this in 11th or 12th grade • Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Biology (Forensics), Astrobiology, Oceanography/Marine Biology
Earn College Creditsin High School • Tech Prep • College in the High School • Running Start • Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center
Tech Prep Credit • Careers • Office Technology • Advanced Office Technology • Advanced Drafting and Design • Students must earn a “B” or higher to receive college credit from Everett Community College (EvCC) • Free tuition
English Do you have an “A” or “B” in English 8? Not sure which class to take? Ask your English teacher.
Math Math teacher’s recommendation & initials
Select a P.E. Course • 9th Grade Course List – Physical Education • Write the course code (for example, PTB100)
Alternates • Choose Alternates in case you don’t get your first choice.
9th Grade Schedule Example 1st Semester2nd Semester 1st English 9 English 9 2nd Science Science 3rd Algebra Algebra 4th Health Tennis/Zumba/Basketball 5th Art 1 Office Technology 6th Spanish 1 Spanish 1
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: When will I get my schedule of classes? A: At Cougar Days in August. Q: What if I don’t like my classes? A: You can request schedule changes at Cougar Days and the first week of school. Q: Can we wear hats and hoods? A: Hats & hoods are allowed everywhere at school. However, in the classroom, the teacher decides. Q: Can we have food & drinks in class? What about gum? A: It is up to each teacher. Q: Can I bring my backpack to class? A: Yes. Q: Do I have to share a locker? A: Yes, 9th graders share a locker with one other person. Lockers are assigned at Cougar Days in August. You can pick your locker buddy.