Transcript Welcome to High School! - Lapeer Community Schools

WELCOME TO
HIGH SCHOOL!
Lapeer West
Panthers!
WELCOME
Mr. Tim Zeeman, Principal
•Purpose
•Philosophy
LAPEER WEST ADMINISTRATIVE AND
COUNSELING STAFF
 Mr. Tim Zeeman, Principal
 Ms. Mary Haslinger, Assistant Principal
 Mr. Aaron Shinn, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
 Mr. Mike Smith, Dean of Students
 Mrs. Julie Pecore, Counselor (A-F)
 Mrs. Jan Ciaramella, Counselor (G-Pa)
 Mrs. Karol Settergren, Counselor (Pe-Z)
ATHLETICS
FALL
WINTER
Sideline Cheer
Varsity
JV (if student interest)
Boys Basketball
Varsity
JV
Freshmen
Boys
Girls Basketball
Varsity
JV
Freshmen
Bowling (no cuts)
Boys Varsity
Girls Varsity
Football (no cuts)
Varsity
JV
Freshmen
Girls Competitive Cheer
Ice Hockey
Varsity (Coop with East)
Girls Swim and Dive
(no cuts)
Boys Tennis (no cuts)
Track (no cuts)
Boys Varsity
Girls Varsity
Wrestling (no cuts)
Varsity
JV
Girls Volleyball
Varsity
JV
Freshmen
Girls Tennis (no cuts)
Varsity
JV
Boys Swim and Dive
(no cuts)
Varsity
Varsity
JV (if student interest)
Girls Soccer
Varsity
JV
Boys Soccer
Varsity (Coop with East)
Softball
Varsity
JV
Freshmen (if student interest)
Varsity
JV (if student interest)
Varsity
JV (if student interest)
Lacrosse
Varsity
Girls
Varsity
JV (if student interest)
Baseball
Varsity
JV
Freshmen (if student interest)
Cross Country (no cuts)
Varsity
JV (if student interest)
SPRING
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
*All athletes meet with Mr. Shinn
*Athletes must have:
--completed physical (dated April 15, 2013, or after)
--Emergency/Med. Card
--Athletic Code of Conduct Card
--Eligibility check (Students must pass 67% of third trimester eighth
grade classes (2013 summer school classes will be considered for
eligibility.)
*Clearance dates and times:
August 1st
8:00-3:00
August 5st
8:00-3:00
August 6th
8:00-3:00
August 7th
8:00-3:00
August 8th
8:00-3:00
*Pay-to-Participate is due before the athlete may participate in a game.
*There will be an athlete orientation in April. Please pick up a coaches’ contact
sheet tonight.
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE REQUIREMENTS
 Students wishing to play college sports will want to select courses that
are approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse. Approved courses are
indicated in the course catalog.
 Generally NCAA Clearinghouse will require 16 cores classes on the
high school transcript and two years of approved world language
classes.
 At the conclusion of the junior year of high school, students will register
with the NCAA Clearinghouse. Now is the time to plan out all four
years for this process.
LCS HIGH SCHOOL STRUCTURE
2013/2014 SCHOOL YEAR
 Students will take six classes each trimester.
 All core classes such as English, science, social studies, math and world
language will be 3 trimesters in length.
 Classes will be 55 minutes in length.
 The day begins at 7:25am and ends at 2:10pm.
 Students will have to pass all three sections of each core to meet the
requirements for graduation.
Sample 9th Grade Schedule
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
English 9A
English 9B
English 9C
Math A
Math B
Math C
Physical Science A
Physical Science B
Physical Science C
World History A
World History B
World History C
French IA
French IB
French IC
Health
Art IA
Art IB
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2017
 4 years of English
 4 years of Math, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Student must also have math/math related
senior year.
 3 years of Social Studies, including World History, Civics/Economics, and US History
 3 years of Science, including 1 year of Biology, and 1 year of Chemistry or Physics
 1 Term of Physical Education and Health
 1 Year of Visual and Performing Arts
 2 years of World Language Must be the same language and in consecutive years.
 Online Computer Requirement
HOW CREDITS ARE AWARDED
 Credits are awarded to students who successfully complete and
pass with a D- or better in each class each trimester.
 Students are awarded 18 credits per year for successfully passing
each class.
 Students start their high school transcript as freshmen and credits
are accumulated throughout their four years toward graduation
and their final high school GPA.
CLASS
OF 2016
CREDIT
Required
Credits
forREQUIREMENTS
Graduation
ENGLISH—12 Credits
English 9 A, B, C = 3 credits
English 10 A, B, C = 3 credits
English 11 A, B, C = 3 credits
English 12, A, B, C = 3 credits
SOCIAL STUDIES—9 Credits
World History A, B, C = 3 credits
Civics A and B = 2 credits
Economics = 1 credit
US History A, B, C = 3 credits
MATH—11 Credits
Algebra I A, B, C = 3 credits
Geometry A, B, C = 3 credits
Algebra II A, B, C = 3 credits
Math/Math related A and B = 2
credits minimum
SCIENCE—9 Credits
Physical Science A, B, C = 3 credits
Biology A, B, C = 3 credits
Chemistry A, B, C OR
Physics A, B, C = 3 credits
OTHER—2 Credits
Physical Education = 1 credit
Health = 1 credit
TOTALS
WORLD LANGUAGE—6
Credits
Two consecutive years of the same
world language.
Spanish I and II A, B, C OR
French I and II A, B, C OR
ASL I and II A, B, C
VISUAL, PERFORMING,
APPLIED ARTS—3 Credits
These are courses such as art, music,
and industrial arts.
SEE LIST PROVIDED BY
COUNSELORS
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Other
VPA
World Language
Electives
12
9
11
9
2
3
6
20
TOTAL POSSIBLE = 72
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR
GRADUATION = 69
MMC WORLD LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENT: THE CLASS OF 2017
 Two consecutive years of the same world language is required for the
incoming freshmen.
 Colleges such as the University of Michigan Ann Arbor like to see two
or MORE years of world language in grades 9-12 on the high school
transcript.
 Parents and students should check with colleges they are interested in
for more specific requirements, or talk to your counselor.
PE AND HEALTH
 In the past, Physical Education and Health have been strongly
recommended for the freshman schedule.
 With the new language requirement, some students may opt to delay PE
and Health to a later year in high school if they need to.
 Students are encouraged to sign up for summer school if they would
like to get some requirements out of the way in order to fit other
classes in later, such as Advanced Placement courses.
HIGH SCHOOL PLAN/EDUCATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN (EDP)
 This chart is located on page 81 of the COURSE
CATALOG. We encourage parents and students to
complete this. Planning out all four years of high school
early will provide a roadmap or blue print for a student to
follow. Students also can access the plan they have been
working on in Career Cruising.
 This will enable students to plan for elective courses based
on their career pathways.
 It helps students plan for the selection of Advanced
Placement courses.
 Planning ahead will help ensure that all of the MMC
requirements are met.
WHAT CLASSES DO I NEED TO TAKE IN 9TH
GRADE? WHAT’S OPTIONAL?
• Required Classes
• Optional MMC Classes
• English 9 A, B, C
• Physical Education/Lifetime
• Math A, B, C
Fitness
• Health
• World Language
• Science A, B, C
• World History A, B, C
• Electives (6)
• TOTAL: 18 credits for the year
WHAT MIGHT A SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
English 9 A
English 9 B
English 9 C
Algebra I A
Algebra I B
Algebra I C
Physical Science A
Physical Science B
Physical Science C
World History A
World History B
World History C
Health
Spanish I B
Spanish I C
Band A
Band B
Band C
WHAT MIGHT A SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
English 9 A
English 9 B
English 9 C
Algebra I A
Algebra I B
Algebra I C
Physical Science A
Physical Science B
Physical Science C
World History A
World History B
World History C
Physical Education
Art I A
Art I B
Introduction to Business
Speech
Clothing Construction
HOW DO I COMPLETE THE COURSE
SELECTION SHEET?
Keep these things in mind
 This is YOU scheduling for YOU. (Use the Course Catalog as a reference.)
 There is no guarantee that requesting the same classes as your friend will result in you
having those classes the same hour. Think about your future!
 PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
 Consider your educational and career goals, Keeping in mind the MMC requirements, Ed.
Tech option, and the available electives, plan out your four years. This will help you avoid
regrets about course selection. (Use the back of the Course Selection sheet.)
 ELECTIVES
 Be sure to list your electives IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE, including your 4 alternates.
 Sign up for both the A and B term of electives that are more than 1 term in length.
 PREREQUISITES
 Some classes have courses that must be completed before they can be taken. Read the
course descriptions carefully. (See Pottery on page 18. You must complete Art I A and I B in
order to take it.)
 MMC REQUIREMENTS
 Keep in mind that health, physical education and 2 years of a world language are required
for graduation. While you do not have to take them this year, seriously consider doing so.
Course Selection Sheet
Elective Options
INTRO TO BUSINESS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PHOTO EDITING
HEALTH
ART -A
ART -B
ALTERNATE COURSE SELECTIONS
 It is very important for students to list four alternate
selections.
 Students will enter these in PowerSchool and write them
on their course selection sheet.
 If there is a schedule conflict, counselors will select
alternate classes to add to the student’s schedule.
A FEW WORDS ABOUT AP COURSES
 Advanced Placement classes provide a rigorous course of study for
students who want to challenge themselves.
 Students will learn critical thinking and advanced writing skills.
 Students who take the AP exam (There is a fee for this May test.) and
earn a qualifying score can earn college credit.
 East and West each offer about 12 AP courses.
 AP World History is the only AP course open to freshmen.
 In order to be eligible, a student must have an average score of 20 on
the reading and English portions of the EXPLORE, A’s in English and
social studies, and a strong desire to challenge him/herself.
 Required summer work must be completed.
 Students are expected to remain in the class for the entire year. (One
cannot “try it out” to see how it goes.
LAPEER WEST ADVANCED PLACEMENT
COURSE OFFERINGS
 AP English Language Composition
 AP English Literature
 AP Biology
 AP Chemistry
 AP US History
 AP Government
 AP World History
 AP Statistics
 AP Psychology
 AP Calculus AB
 AP Calculus BC
AP Studio Art
AP Spanish
AP French
LAPEER COUNTY EDUCATION &
TECHNOLOGY CENTER PROGRAMS
 19 Career-focused training programs
 2 years (11th and 12th grades)
 Students attend for 3 hours each day
 A variety of certifications are possible
 Matriculation agreements with local colleges
 For more information: www. lapeeredtech.org
 If a student is at all interested in attending, it is very
important that he/she takes world language in 9th and
10th grade.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR
EARNING HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
Testing Out
Summer School
After School Campus
Online Courses
Dual Enrollment
 Tuition/Fees may apply.
TESTING OUT
 In high school, students have the option to test out of
classes for high school credit
 Testing out is offered prior to each trimester. Students
must score an 77% or better on the test to be awarded
high school credit.
 Students receive credit only for testing out. Grades will
not appear on the high school transcript for testing out.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Students will be able to take classes over the
summer to advance in their curriculum.
Students will also sign up for summer school
to recover credits lost during the school year.
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Art Shows and Exhibits
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Band Boosters
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Band/Music Programs and Competition
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Blood Drive
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Book Club
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Bowling
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Cheerleading
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Class Officers
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Cross Country
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Dances
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Drama Club
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Equestrian
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Food Drive
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Football
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Foreign Exchange
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French Club
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Garden Club
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Golf
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Hockey
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Homecoming Activities
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Key Club
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Lacrosse
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Marching Band
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National Honor Society
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OMNI Leadership Council
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Peer Resistance
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Peer Tutoring
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Pep Assemblies
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Powder Puff Football
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Quiz Bowl
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Scholastic Art Competition
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Soccer
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Softball
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Spanish Club
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Star Lab
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Student Council
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track
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Volleyball
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Weight Lifting
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Wrestling
CLOSING REMARKS
Mr. Tim Zeeman, Principal