Rising 11 th grade Registration Presentation Class of 2019

1. Rising 11th grade Registration PresentationClass of 2019 Brought to you By: The LHS Counseling Department

2. Today’s Targets… • Graduation Requirements • Passing Classes • Finalizing Your Plan • Dates and Deadlines • Selecting Classes

3. Graduation Requirements • Earn at least 22 credits • Take End of Course Exams in 7 areas • English 9, English 10, Biology, Algebra I, Geometry, US History, Government • Meet at least one of three testing options • Score a cumulative 18 points on end of course exams (4 total in English, 4 total in Math, 6 total in others) • Score “remediation free” on a college admissions test (ACT) • Earn a recognized industry credential through Career Tech AND score a 13 or better on the Work Keys Assessment

4. LHS Graduation Requirements

5. Grade Advancement • 4 credits to be 10th Grade • 10 credits to be 11th Grade • 16 credits to be 12th Grade • 22 credits to GRADUATE! ** To be considered a junior and to be able to take career tech programs you must have 10 credits!!

6. Choose A Plan • After High School • College, TechnicalSchool, Military, Work... • Classes prepareyou for life afterLHS. • Take courses thatwill challenge you. • CollegePrep and highlevel courses will best prepareyou for scoringwell on the ACT and beingsuccessful in college.

7. Selecting a level in Core Classes • If you are getting an ‘A’, ‘B’, or ‘C’ then you need to stay or move up a level. • Ex: English 10 – ‘B+’ consider taking English 11 CP • If you are getting a ‘D’ or ‘F’ you may want to consider moving down a level. • Ex: Geometry CP – ‘D’ consider taking Algebra 2 General

8. 11th Grade CORE Courses • English • English 11, English 11 CP, or English 11 AP • AP level must take the AP test • Math • Algebra 2, Algebra 2 CP, Algebra 3, Pre-Calculus • Higher level math classes: Pre-Calc H, Calc, Calc AP, Stats AP • Advanced Science • Chemistry (CP or H), Astronomy, Environmental • Government • Levels: Reg/CP, Honors or AP • AP level must take the AP test • AP Econ as an Elective

9. Are you thinking about going to a 4-year college? • Foreign Language • At least 3 years of 1 language • OR 2 years of 1 and 2 years of another • Fine Art • At least one year for college • Art, Band, Choir

10. Earning College Credit in High School AP Courses: The Advanced Placement Program, administered by The College Board, allows students to participate in college level courses and possibly earn college credit while still in high school. Secondary schools and colleges cooperate in this program to give students the opportunity to show mastery in college-level courses by taking the AP exam in May of each school year. College Credit Plus: Eligible students can take a course and earn high school and college credit that appears on both their high school and college transcripts. All courses offered through College Credit Plus-even courses offered in the high school-must be the same course that the college offers. The course must apply to a degree or professional certificate. College Credit Plus replaces the Post- Secondary Education Option, also known as PSEO, and redefines “alternative dual enrollment” programs as advanced standing programs. To be eligible, students must meet the admission standards of the participating college or university to which they apply for enrollment and test “remediation free” on a college placement test. There is no cost for the student to participate in College Credit Plus when the student is enrolled in a public college or university.

11. NCAA Eligibility

13. Choose Carefully…. • The student registration process is one of the most important functions that a student performs each year. It determines the courses the school will offer, development of student scheduling, and how the school utilizes its staff. When a student completes the registration process, he/she enters into a contract with the school. LHS asks its students to be most careful and accurate in selecting their courses each year. • Talk to upperclass students and teachers about your course selections. Read the LHS Program of Studies for course descriptions. • The deadline for requesting course changes is June 1st • The only schedule changes made during the school year will be for a failed class that must be repeated, a change in academic level, or a change based on the recommendation of the course teacher.

14. Scheduling Timeline • February 8 – Elective Fair during lunch • February 27-March 3– Registration Days for 10thgrade students through Biology classes – Counselors will be in classes assisting students in filling out their registration request sheets for next year. • March 20-24 – Request lists to Teachers for comments/concerns • April 27 – Requests sent home with interims • May 1 – Requests distributed to students for signature/review and be returned to counseling office • June 1 – Last day to request change of courses

15. Go to the Lancaster High School Website • Click the Guidance and Counseling Department on the left hand side OR http://lhscounselors.weebly.com/ • Academic Resources • Registration Information • Access and Read the Program of Studies Accessing the Program of Studies