Transcript Current Students Registration Presentation

Laurel High School
Registration
Welcome
 Introduction of School Counselors
 Graduation Requirements
 Promotion Requirements
 Career Academies
 Electives
 Advanced Placement
 Dual Enrollment
 Registration Process
 Registration Timeline
 Questions
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Laurel High School
Professional School Counselors
Dr. Tia Harris
 Mrs. Elizabeth Lesser
 Ms. Renee Richardson
 Mrs. Rachel Mitchell
 Ms. Monique Graves
 Mrs. Terri Collins-Swain
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A-BOY + Pre-IB & IB
BRA-GOM
GON-MAR
MAS-ROB
ROC-Z
College & Career
Counselor
Graduation Requirements
What do I need for graduation?
21 credits
4 credits English
3 credits Social Studies
(U.S. History, LSN
Gov’t, World History)
3 credits Lab Sciences
(Biology)
4 credits Math
(Algebra 1CC,
Geometry CC, Algebra 2CC)
Graduation Requirements
1 credit Fine Art
1 credit Foundations of Technology
½ credit Health
 ½ credit Personal Fitness
Completer:
*2 credits Foreign Language
or
*2 credits Advanced Technology
or
*State Approved Career & Technology Program
 Electives
Completer Programs
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Foreign Language (2 credits)
Two credits in same foreign language
CCRD (4 credits) (2-year Program)
CCRD 1 & 2
CCRD Work Experience
Technical Academy* (4-9 credits)
Automotive Technician
Cosmetology
Nursing Assistant
Computer Networking
* Requires Application
6 credits
9 credits
4 credits
4 credits
Graduation Requirements
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Attendance (4 years of study beyond grade 8)
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PARCC Assessment Tests
(English 9, English 10, English 11, Algebra 1,
Geometry, Algebra 2
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High School Assessment Tests
(Biology, Government)
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Student Service (24 hours)
Promotion Requirements
Grade 9 to Grade 10
1 English credit
 1 Math credit
 3 additional credits
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Promotion Requirements
Grade 10 to Grade 11
2 English credits
 2 Math credits
 1 Science credit
 1 Social Studies credit
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Promotion Requirements
Grade 11 to Grade 12
3 English credits
 3 Math credits
 1 Science credit
 1 Social Studies credit
and
 Be able to fulfill all
graduation requirements
 Not exceed 9 credits
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Academy of Global Studies
(Required Electives)
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International Business & Finance
 Geography/Global Issues (9th grade)
 Principles of Finance/Financial Services (10th grade)
 Business in a Global Economy/Global Economics (11th grade)
 Ethics in Business/Career Academy Capstone (12th grade)
 World Language 1-4 (9th-12th grade)
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International Relations & Studies
 Geography/Global Issues (9th grade)
 Linguistics/Study Abroad (10th grade)
 World Language/Conversational Writing (11th grade)
 Study Abroad or Internship (Summer)
 Foreign Policy/Philosophy (12th grade)
 World Language 1-4 (9th-12th grade)
Academy of Law, Education, & Public Service
(Required Electives)
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Pre-Law & Social Justice
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Practical Law/LEPS Debate (9th grade)
Civil Rights Law/Constitutional Law (10th grade)
Law, Writing, & Research/Law Seminar (11th grade)
Philosophy/Career Academy Capstone (12th grade)
Forensics
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Forensics 1 (9th grade)
Forensic Law/Forensic Psychology (10th grade)
Forensics 2 (11th grade)
Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology (12th grade)
Academy of Law, Education & Public Service
(Required Electives)
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Teacher Academy
 Foundations of Education (9th grade)
 Human Growth & Development through Adolescence (10th grade)
 Teaching as a Profession (11th grade)
 Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction (12th grade)
 Education Academy Internship (12th grade)
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Child Development
 Foundations of Education (9th grade)
 Child Development 1 (10th grade)
 Child Development 2 (11th grade)
 Child Development Internship (12th grade)
Electives
Business
Education
Family &
Consumer
Sciences
Physical
Education
English
Social
Studies
AP courses offered at LHS
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English Language –
English Literature
Biology
U.S. Government
U.S. History
World History
Psychology
• Calculus
• French Language
• Spanish Language
• Music Theory
• Studio Art 2D
• Studio Art 3D
*AP Form required with recommending/current
teacher’s signature
Dual Enrollment
Minimum of 2.5 GPA
 Enrolled in 11th or 12th grade
 Meet college requirements on college
admissions tests – ACT, SAT, Accuplacer
 Provide own transportation to and from the
college campus
 Meet minimum admissions requirements at
the college
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Basic Senior Plan
1
credit English 12
 1 credit Math
 1 credit Academy elective
 5 academic electives or Dual
enrollment/Work study/Internship
*Half day schedule requires a letter from your
employer with hours and parent letter of
permission
Basic Junior Plan
1
credit English 11
 1 credit World History
 1 credit Science (Chemistry or Env.
Science)
 1 credit Math (Algebra 2 or higher)
 1 credit Academy elective
 3 credits of electives
 3 substitute electives
Basic Sophomore Plan
1
credit English 10
 1 credit LSN Government
 1 credit Biology
 1 credit Math (Geometry or higher)
 1 credit Foreign Language
 1 credit Academy elective
 2 credits of electives
 3 substitute electives
Teacher “Approval” Courses
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Classes with a (*) require advanced approval. To
take one of these courses, you MUST complete
the Signature form.
All honors courses require a signature from your
current teacher.
All AP courses require application and signature
from teacher/parent/student.
Three options in obtaining the Registration Booklet
1. Registration Assemblies
2. Accessing your Gmail account
3. Navigating through Laurel High School’s home page. Click on
Academics, then Guidance, then Scheduling & Registration
Accessing Your Gmail account
1. First name – last name
2. laurh-last 4 digits of student number or individual personal password
3. Click on inbox
4. Click on email 2016-2017 Registration Form
(Sender: Terri Collins-Swain)
Registration Process
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Students get required signatures from teachers for
Honors and AP classes and turn in to counselors
by February 22
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Registration is February 25-April 6. Students
meet individually with their counselors in Social
Studies classes in the career center
Registration Timeline
Registration: February 25 – April 6 through
History classes
 Schedule Adjustments: February 25– June 17 or
last day of school (see counselor for change) No
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schedule changes in the Fall
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Official Schedules: First day of school August
2016
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Schedules will NOT BE adjusted in the Fall for
the following:
1. Preference for a different teacher.
2. Preference for a different period or
semester.
3. Preference to be with friends in class.
4. CHANGE OF MIND ABOUT TAKING THE
COURSE.
* All exceptional or unusual circumstances concerning scheduling must be
evaluated by the counselor and/or the principal.