Freshman Course Selection

1. Freshman Course Selection Liberty High School looks forward to the Class of 2020!!

2. Rumors, Vocab, Questions • You will only need a pencil today. • Please clear off your desk and jot down your answers to the following questions on a notecard. • What new terms did you learn when your counselor came in to do your lesson recently? • What rumors have you heard about your freshmen year in high school? • What questions do you hope we answer for you today?

3. How is high school different than middle school? Mixed grade levels in classes and lunch. Earning credits Graduation requirements Extra curricular activities/ eligibility Independence and opportunities Self-advocacy Choosing your own classes

4. Get to Know Us! Principal - Mr. Kenneth Goncz Assistant Principals: Mrs. Maria Martin (A-K) Mr. Jared Wastler (L-Z) School Counselors: Mrs. Kelly Hamilton (A-E) Mrs. Shaunti Taylor (F-K) Mr. Jonathan Putt (L-Q) Ms. Amy Cattrano (R-Z)

5. 3 credits of Science Conceptual Physics, Chemistry, and Biology I 1 credit of Fine Arts Foundations of Technology 1 credit of Physical Ed (2 classes) ½ credit of Health ½ credit of Financial Literacy (grade 11 or 12) 2 credits of same World Language or 2 credits of Advanced Technology and/or a Completer Program Graduation Requirements 4 credits of English English 9 English 10 AP Lang or English 11 AP Lit or English 12 3 credits of Social Studies Govt., US History & World History 4 credits of Math Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Probability & Statistics, Integrated Algebra, Trig/PreCalculus, Calculus Must take a math course each year of high school

6. ECP with Required Classes Health Hon Intro to Ag

7. And More Requirements….. Students must PASS High School Assessment Tests in Government and Biology. Students must TAKE PARCC Assessments in Algebra and English 10. Once to measure their progress and once to show themselves “college and career ready.” ***Assessment requirements as of January 2016. Subject to change per MSDE. *** Students must complete 75 service learning hours Students must earn a minimum total of 25 credits A minimum of 4 credits must be earned senior year Students must attend 4 years of high school beyond the 8th grade

8. Liberty’s Schedule Liberty runs on a 4-mod schedule. What does this mean? We have four marking periods which make up two semesters. Each semester (Fall/Spring) is 18 weeks long. Classes meet for 83-88 minutes. Classes are either 1 credit (meeting every day for 1 semester or every other day for a year) or ½ credit (meeting every other day for a semester) Lunch is assigned according to your third mod class. Students can earn a total of 8 credits per year.

10. Advisory Program Who? Groups of students assigned by grade level Stay with the same advisor during your 4 years at LHS Why? Create smaller learning communities Connect with a caring adult Meet new friends What? Learn about career planning Attend a mock interview Write a resume Collect work samples Help review course scheduling

11. PAWS“Promoting Achievement With Students” Students report to their advisory group every day after first mod for 30 minutes. On Wednesdays, they work on grade specific advisory lessons. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday are for PAWS time. PAWS is an enrichment time for students to receive extra help from teachers, attend club meetings, see their school counselor, and complete make-up assignments.

12. CCCTC completers Academy of Health Engineering Auto Service Technology Heavy Equipment & Truck Tech Biomedical Science Homeland Security Carpentry HVAC CISCO Networking Academy Manufacturing Tech Collision Repair Technology Masonry Computer Science Print Production Culinary Arts Textiles and Fashion Careers Drafting Video Production Electrical Construction Welding Geographic Information Systems

13. ECP with Career and Tech Health Found. Homeland Sec. S.T.A.R.S. 3 and 4 Hon Intro to Ag Capstone S.T.A.R.S 1 and 2 4.00 6.00

14. LHS Completers Business- take Principles of Business Administration in 9th grade Accounting Administrative Services Business Administration and Management Financial Services (Finance Academy) Marketing Agriscience- take Honors Introduction to Ag in 9th grade Agricultural Science (CASE) Animal Agricultural Science (CASE) Plant Wildlife and Natural Resources Early Childhood & Teacher Academy Food Service & Hospitality Management- take Intro to Foods in 9th grade

15. ECP with Liberty Completer Health Enviro Conservation Hon Intro to Ag Ag. Mech Tech Wildlife Management Ag. Coop Internship 3.00 5.00 8.00 5.50 5.00

16. Future Opportunities Internships Dual Enrollment To be eligible for these opportunities: keep your grades up, have good attendance, complete your service hours. Please let your School Counselors know if you have questions or would like to plan ahead for one of these great opportunities.

17. Levels of Courses – Look at the last number in your course number. 1 (basic) 6 (academic) 8 (honors) 9 (advanced placement) http://lhsscheduling.weebly.com (For more information on specific classes, completers, and career majors, find the program of studies here.) Course Selection Sheets & Program of Studies Books You will be asked to consider alternates at your scheduling conference. Please pick a 1 credit and a ½ credit option you would be willing to take if your first choice does not fill.

18. How do I select classes? Begin with academics, consider your current performance and level of class. Consider your teacher recommendations. Ask them questions if want more information about their recommendation. Discuss with your parents/guardians. Signatures are required! Levels chosen determine difficulty and amount of homework. You do not have to select all your academics at the same level. Using pencil, please mark your academic course requests on your sheet.

19. Course Request Sheet

20. Teacher Recommendations What if I am recommended for a level that is not on my sheet? Write it in and change the last digit of the course number. Example: English 9 – Level 6 = 050116, if you are recommended Honors write in 050118, or basic 050111.

21. What else should I consider when selecting classes? Next, consider graduation requirements and recommendations for freshmen: Health and P.E. I Remember, some of your electives create opportunities to explore career ideas, such as courses in Business, Agriscience,World Language, Foundations of Tech (if Alg 1 Honors or higher math) All students need to take a fine art credit: Drama, Music: Instrumental, Vocal, Electronic, Dance, Art Read course descriptions in the Program of Studies. Once you choose your courses and schedules are finalized, it can be difficult to change courses or levels. Choose wisely!

22. Important Dates: January 27th:8th grade information night at LHS at 7:00pm February 2nd & 18th: Call to set up an appointment for a scheduling conference with an academic advisor. 410-751-3560 Conferences run from 4:00pm- 7:00pm. Completed course selection sheets will be taken at scheduling conferences. Please visit http://lhsscheduling.weebly.com/ for additional information. There will be an ORMS Transition Day on April 19, 2016 for students, as well as a Back to School time in August. Stay tuned for more information.

23. Mr. Goncz LHS Quiz What is our principal’s name? What is the LHS mascot? Bartholow, the Lion How many credits do you take each year? 8 credits per year What is the minimum GPA required for CCCTC applications? 2.0 What do you do during PAWS? Meet with teachers or counselor, attend clubs, work on assignments When is the LHS parent information night? Wednesday, January 27 at 7pm How many credits of Math do you need to graduate? 4 credits of math, including a math class each year of high school What is a dual completer? Dual completer is taking at least two credits of a foreign language/ advanced technology and a completer program (through LHS or CCCTC)

24. From your third mod class LHS Quiz How are lunch shifts assigned? How do you keep track of homework assignments? Recording in your agenda What are LHS school colors? Blue and Gold On which floor can you find the pool? No pool! How do I keep track of my grades? Home Access Center What is the newest completer offered at WHS? Geographic Information System How are counselors assigned? Alphabetically by last name What do you do first if you need help in a class? Request to see your teacher in PAWS

25.  Do you have any questions we did not answer? If you do hold up your index cards and I will pick it up. Thank You We look forward to welcoming you to Liberty High School!