Transcript students A - La Porte Community School Corporation

WELCOME
TO
LAPORTE HIGH
SCHOOL
COURSE SELECTION
PROCESS
High school counselors gave presentations to the
8th grade classes at Boston, Kesling, and St. Johns
last week
The counseling staff will return to these schools
and assist students with their final course
selections
HOW MANY CHOICES ARE
THERE?
8TH grade students have to decide on 15
course selections for their freshman year
These selections can come from 38 different
courses offered to 9th grade students
NEW GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
The State of Indiana has adopted four diploma
types for students entering the 9th grade
A general diploma remains
The CORE 40 diploma becomes the default
diploma for La Porte High School Students
A newly defined Core 40 with Academic Honors
diploma is available
A newly defined Core 40 with Technical Honors
diploma is also available
The Core 40 Diploma
48 credits are required for graduation (one credit
for each trimester course earning a passing grade)
and must come from the following areas:
Language Arts
8 credits
Social Studies
6 credits
Mathematics
6 credits
Science
6 credits
Health and Wellness
1 credit
Physical Education
2 credits
Directed Electives
5 credits
General Electives
14 credits
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
REQUIREMENTS
8 Credits from a combination of literature,
composition, and speech
It is required that students pass a speech
course
Social Studies Requirements
2 credits in United States History
1 credit in United States Government
1 credit in Economics
2 credits from World History/Civilization or
Geography/History of the World
2 credits in World History/Civilization OR
2 credits in Geography/History of the World
Mathematics Requirements
Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II
Students are required to take a math or
physics course during their junior of senior
year.
Science Requirements
2 credits in Biology
2 credits in chemistry, physics, or integrated
chemistry-physics
2 additional credits in Core 40 science
courses
Directed Elective Requirements
The 5 credits must come from:
World Languages
Fine Arts
Career-technical
Core 40 with Academic Honors
Additional Requirements
Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits and
Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits, and
Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits, and
Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that will count toward the
diploma, and
Have a grade point average of “B” or above, and
Complete one of the following:
Two Advanced Placement courses and corresponding AP exams
Academic, transferable dual high school/college courses resulting in 6
college credits
One Advanced Placement course and corresponding AP exam and
academic transferable dual high school/college course(s) resulting in 3
college credits
Score 1200 or higher combined SAT math and verbal
Score a 26 composite ACT score
Core 40 with Technical Honors
Additional Requirements
Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that will
count toward the diploma, and
Have a grade point average of “B” or above, and
Complete a career-technical program resulting in
8-10 credits, and
The student must earn a state-recognized
certification or certificate of technical achievement
in the career-technical program
So, What Are My Course Choices?
All freshmen (9th graders) must take:
3 trimesters of English (lit 9., comp 9., &
English 9 plus)
2-3 trimesters of Math ( Algebra I – 1, 2, 3 or
accelerated Geometry 1,2)
2 trimesters of either Biology or Earth Science
Other Course Selections
English ---- Speech, Debate, or Adv. Speech
Social Studies --- Geography and History of the World A,
B or World Civilization A, B, C
World Languages --- French 1, German 1, Spanish 1
Art --- 2-D Art, 3-D Art, or Art History
Music --- Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Concert Orchestra 1, 2, 3;
or, Beginning Chorus A, B, C
Family/Consumer Sciences --- Life & Careers
[encouraged]; Nutrition 1, 2; Clothing 1, 2; or
Interpersonal Relations
Choices Continued
Business/Technology --- Business Fundamentals
or Digital Communications
Industrial Technology --- Introduction to
Engineering Design; Principles of Engineering;
Graphic Communications A, B; Aeronautics;
Astronautics
Physical Education --- Basic Physical Education
A, B
Health and Wellness --- Health
For Questions or Assistance
La Porte High School Guidance department
362-4503
Freshman counselors for 2009-10 are:
Mrs. Knop ---- students A – G
Mrs. Barnes ---- students H –P
Mr. Hunter --- students Q-Z
LPHS GENERAL INFORMATION
TRIMESTER SCHEDULE
3 TWELVE WEEK TERMS (SEMESTERS)
5 CLASSES PER DAY
REPORT CARD EVERY 6 WEEKS
2 ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS and
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
SPLIT ALPHABET INTO THIRDS
POLICE LIAISON- OFFICER
GENERAL
BOOK RENTAL - 3X PER YEAR
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE
ONCE EACH SEMESTER
DRESS
APPROPRIATE
SUCCESS PERIOD 7:15 – 7:40 a.m.
General Information
Excessive tardies will result in loss of credit
Phones are not to be on or used during
school hours.
IPOD’s are not to be worn in the hallways.
Should be locked in lockers during school.
Parent Access: prior password at MS still
works here at LPHS. Keep in safe place. If
lost, must open a new password/account.
ATTENDANCE
PHONE CALLS TO REPORT ABSENCES
5 DAY LIMIT PER SEMESTER
MAKE UP TIME AND WORK AFTER
SCHOOL IN DETENTION
EXEMPTION FORMS FOR SPECIAL
CIRCUMSTANCES
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS BEFORE
OR AFTER SCHOOL WHEN POSSIBLE
CLUBS, EXTRACURRICULAR
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
ABOUT 30 CLUBS
• ASK TEACHERS FOR NAME OF SPONSORS
• LISTEN TO ANNOUNCEMENTS
• CHECK WITH STUDENT SERVICES
20 VARSITY SPORTS
• CONTACT ATHLETIC OFFICE
• LISTEN TO ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWSPAPER
• PHYSICALS REQUIRED
Thank You for
Attending Tonight.
Student Orientation is in
August.
See You Next Fall.