Lovejoy High School Lovejoy High School Registration 2013-2014Registration 2013-2014

Class of 2017Class of 2017

LHS Counseling Staff Amanda BreedenAmanda Breeden

Amanda_breeden@lovejoyisd.netAmanda_breeden@lovejoyisd.net 469-742-8713469-742-8713

Lance HendrickLance Hendrick Lance_hendrick@lovejoyisd.netLance_hendrick@lovejoyisd.net 469-742-8714469-742-8714

Lissa TestaLissa Testa Lissa_Testa@lovejoyisd.netLissa_Testa@lovejoyisd.net 469-742-8709469-742-8709

Jeannie Walls – College & CareerJeannie Walls – College & Career Clark Mitchell – College & CareerClark Mitchell – College & Career

Freshman Year At LHSFreshman Year At LHSFreshman OrientationFreshman Orientation

will be held in mid-Augustwill be held in mid-August

Freshman SuccessFreshman SuccessPositivesPositives

InvolvementInvolvementNew ExperiencesNew Experiences

Freshman ChallengesFreshman ChallengesCommunicate with teachersCommunicate with teachersOrganizational skillsOrganizational skillsFreshman year countsFreshman year counts

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

26 credits 26 credits required for graduation – required for graduation – Recommended or Distinguished Recommended or Distinguished DiplomaDiplomaWhat is a What is a creditcredit??

Successful completion Successful completion STAAR/EOC STAAR/EOC teststests

Senior ProjectSenior Project

Graduation Plans – Side by Graduation Plans – Side by SideSide

RecommendedRecommended DistinguishedDistinguished

EnglishEnglish 4.0 4.0 4.04.0MathematicsMathematics 4.0 4.0 4.04.0ScienceScience 4.0 4.0 4.04.0Social StudiesSocial Studies 4.0 4.0 4.04.0Lovejoy LeadershipLovejoy Leadership 0.5 0.5 0.50.5HealthHealth 0.5 0.5 0.50.5Fine ArtFine Art 1.0 1.0 1.01.0Physical EducationPhysical Education 1.0 1.0 1.01.0TechnologyTechnology 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Foreign LanguageForeign Language 2.02.0 3.0*3.0*Additional Electives Additional Electives 4.04.0 3.03.0

TOTAL CREDITSTOTAL CREDITS 26 26 2626

*Most colleges recommend 3 years of foreign language.*Most colleges recommend 3 years of foreign language.

***The Distinguished Plan requires 4 advanced measures.

Distinguished Achievement Diploma Distinguished Achievement Diploma (DAP)(DAP)

What is an Advanced Measure?What is an Advanced Measure?A student needs any A student needs any 44 of the following: of the following:A Junior year A Junior year PSAT score PSAT score that designates them as that designates them as

commended or highercommended or higherA score of A score of 3 or higher 3 or higher on an on an AP test AP test (each score is (each score is

one advanced measure)one advanced measure)A A collegecollege academic academic coursecourse and Tech Prep and Tech Prep

articulated college course with a grade of articulated college course with a grade of 3.0 or 3.0 or higher higher (each 3.0 is one advanced measure)(each 3.0 is one advanced measure)

An original An original research project research project judged by a panel of judged by a panel of professionals in the field (only 2 projects can be professionals in the field (only 2 projects can be used and the used and the senior project senior project would qualify as one)would qualify as one)

Class of 2015 and on – need a level III rating Class of 2015 and on – need a level III rating on Alg 2 EOC and English III EOCon Alg 2 EOC and English III EOC

GPAGPA

GPA tables – pg 14 of the course GPA tables – pg 14 of the course guideguide\\Lisdlhs\vol1\Counselors\Course Guide\\\Lisdlhs\vol1\Counselors\Course Guide\

2012-2013\Course Guide 2012-2013 - 2012-2013\Course Guide 2012-2013 - Final Copy.docxFinal Copy.docx

Rank GPA vs Official GPARank GPA vs Official GPA

ExclusionsExclusions Students must earn the 26 credits required for Students must earn the 26 credits required for

graduation. For each additional credit earned beyond graduation. For each additional credit earned beyond the required 26, students may exclude a maximum of the required 26, students may exclude a maximum of eight semester grades from his/her GPA eight semester grades from his/her GPA calculation.calculation. Excluded grades Excluded grades may not include may not include the the required 26 credits. required 26 credits.

Some classes are automatically excluded. Some classes are automatically excluded. Off Campus PEOff Campus PE Correspondence ClassesCorrespondence Classes Summer SchoolSummer School Dual Credit ClassesDual Credit Classes ASC or CAT classesASC or CAT classes Math LabsMath Labs

ExclusionsExclusions

Possible exclusionsPossible exclusionsElectivesElectivesFine Arts Fine Arts TechnologyTechnologyLOTELOTE55thth math or science class math or science class

Exclusions – Class of 2017Exclusions – Class of 2017

TimelineTimeline FirstFirst Time – June 2016 Time – June 2016

Both Rank and Official GPABoth Rank and Official GPA SecondSecond Time – January 2017 Time – January 2017

Both Rank and Official GPABoth Rank and Official GPA ThirdThird Time – After the 5 Time – After the 5thth six weeks 2017 six weeks 2017

Rank GPA only (this locks the rank for Rank GPA only (this locks the rank for graduation)graduation)

FourthFourth Time – June 2017 Time – June 2017 Official GPA only for final transcriptOfficial GPA only for final transcript

EnglishEnglish

99thth Grade Options Grade Options

PreAP English IPreAP English I

PreAP/GT English IPreAP/GT English I

*All English courses require summer reading.

MathMath

Required to GraduateRequired to GraduateAlgebra IAlgebra IGeometryGeometryAlgebra IIAlgebra II

44thth year of math year of math

*All students are expected *All students are expected to continue with math to continue with math

through their senior year.through their senior year.*Double Block options are *Double Block options are

available in most math available in most math classes.classes.

Math OptionsMath OptionsPreAP Algebra IPreAP Algebra IPreAP GeometryPreAP GeometryPreAP Algebra IIPreAP Algebra II

PreAP/GT Algebra IIPreAP/GT Algebra IIPreAP Pre-CalculusPreAP Pre-Calculus

PreAP/GT Pre-CalculusPreAP/GT Pre-CalculusAP or AP/GT Calculus ABAP or AP/GT Calculus ABAP or AP/GT Calculus BCAP or AP/GT Calculus BC

AP or AP/GT StatisticsAP or AP/GT StatisticsAP Computer ScienceAP Computer Science

Math SequenceMath Sequence

Math taken 8Math taken 8thth grade grade Math 8 Pre-AP Math 8 Pre-AP Pre-AP Algebra I Pre-AP Algebra I Pre-AP Algebra 1 Pre-AP Algebra 1 Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP/GT Geometry Pre-AP/GT Geometry Pre-AP or Pre-AP or

Pre-AP/GT Algebra IIPre-AP/GT Algebra II

* Math labs and/or double-block options are * Math labs and/or double-block options are available. available.

ScienceScience

99thth Grade Options Grade Options

PreAP BiologyPreAP Biology

PreAP/GT BiologyPreAP/GT Biology

Social StudiesSocial Studies

99thth Grade Options Grade Options

PreAP World GeographyPreAP World Geography

PreAP/GT World PreAP/GT World GeographyGeography

AP Human Geography**AP Human Geography**

**new course**new course

AP Human GeographyAP Human Geography Prerequisites: nonePrerequisites: none Tier 1Tier 1 1.0 credit1.0 credit The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is

to introduce students to the systematic study of to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.geographers use in their science and practice.

Foreign LanguagesForeign Languages

DAPDAP3 credits of the3 credits of the

same same

RecommendedRecommended2 credits of the 2 credits of the

samesame

OptionsOptions Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP Spanish Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP Spanish

Language, AP Spanish Lit.Language, AP Spanish Lit. French I, II, III, and AP French French I, II, III, and AP French

Language (IV)Language (IV) Chinese I, II, III, IVChinese I, II, III, IV **American Sign Language I, II, American Sign Language I, II,

III and IVIII and IV

*Consult prospective colleges to *Consult prospective colleges to learn if ASL meets FL learn if ASL meets FL requirementsrequirements

TechnologyTechnologyRequiredRequired1.0 Credit1.0 Credit

OptionsOptions Pre-AP Computer SciencePre-AP Computer Science AP Computer Science AAP Computer Science A Business Information Business Information

ManagementManagement Digital and Interactive MediaDigital and Interactive Media AnimationAnimation Web TechnologiesWeb Technologies Mobile Apps DevelopmentMobile Apps Development Video TechnologyVideo Technology Any PLTW course (Engineering)Any PLTW course (Engineering) Journalism courses (including Journalism courses (including

Newspaper, Yearbook, Newspaper, Yearbook, Magazine, Broadcast, and Magazine, Broadcast, and Photojournalism)Photojournalism)

Fine ArtsFine Arts

RequiredRequired

1.0 credit 1.0 credit

Same courseSame course

OptionsOptions Band/Jazz BandBand/Jazz Band OrchestraOrchestra ChoirChoir Theater/Tech TheaterTheater/Tech Theater Dance/MajesticsDance/Majestics ArtArt AP Music TheoryAP Music Theory AP Art HistoryAP Art History

Physical EducationPhysical Education

RequiredRequired

1.0 credit1.0 credit

OptionsOptions AthleticsAthletics Athletic TrainingAthletic Training PE FoundationsPE Foundations Individual SportsIndividual Sports Team SportsTeam Sports Fall Band, Drill Team, Fall Band, Drill Team,

ColorguardColorguard CheerleadingCheerleading Off Campus PE* (must fill Off Campus PE* (must fill

out packet)out packet)

Elective OptionsElective OptionsBusiness ClassesBusiness ClassesHealth Science ClassesHealth Science ClassesAgriculture Classes (as alternate only)Agriculture Classes (as alternate only)ArchitectureArchitectureEducation and Training ClassesEducation and Training ClassesHuman Service ClassesHuman Service Classes Journalism Journalism Engineering ClassesEngineering Classes

Suggested Class ScheduleSuggested Class ScheduleEnglish I English I MathMathBiologyBiologyWorld GeographyWorld GeographyHealth/Lovejoy LeadershipHealth/Lovejoy LeadershipForeign LanguageForeign LanguageAthleticsAthleticsFine Art or TechnologyFine Art or Technology

Sophomore Year (10th Grade)

Pre-AP English IIPre-AP GT English II

Pre-AP GeometryPre-AP Algebra II

Pre-AP Pre-Calculus Pre-AP/GT Pre-CalculusAP Calculus AB AP/GT Calculus AB

Pre-AP Chemistry I Pre-AP/GT Chemistry I

Pre-AP World HistoryAP World History

AP/GT World History

Additional Required Courses / Electives

Elective (Foreign Language Recommended)

Elective (PE/Athletic Recommended)

Elective (Fine Art or Technology Application Recommended)

Elective

Freshman Year (9th Grade)

Pre-AP English IPre-AP/GT English I

Pre-AP Algebra I Pre-AP Geometry

Pre-AP Algebra II Pre-AP/GT Algebra II

Pre-AP Pre-Calculus Pre-AP/GT Pre-Calculus

Pre-AP Biology I Pre-AP/GT Biology I

Pre-AP World GeographyPre-AP/GT World Geography

Lovejoy Leadership (Required 9th Grade) and Health

Elective (Foreign Language Recommended)

Elective (PE/Athletic Recommended)

Elective (Fine Art or Technology Application Recommended)

Four Year PlanFour Year Plan

HealthHealth

Summer School OptionsSummer School OptionsTexas Tech ISDTexas Tech ISDAllen ISD Summer SchoolAllen ISD Summer School

Can take Principles of Health Science Can take Principles of Health Science for a full yearfor a full year

Lovejoy LeadershipLovejoy Leadership

AKA - Communication ApplicationsAKA - Communication ApplicationsDebate 1 will fulfill this creditDebate 1 will fulfill this creditSummer School OptionsSummer School Options

Texas Tech onlineTexas Tech onlineAllen ISD Summer SchoolAllen ISD Summer School

Course Guide and Course Guide and PresentationsPresentations

Course GuideCourse Guide Go to the school Go to the school

website: website: http://lhs.lovejoyisd.nehttp://lhs.lovejoyisd.net/t/

Go to Academics and Go to Academics and SchedulesSchedules

Select Course GuideSelect Course Guide

Presentations and Presentations and Registration CardRegistration Card

Go to the school Go to the school website:website:

http://http://lhs.lovejoyisd.net/ lhs.lovejoyisd.net/

Go to DepartmentsGo to Departments Select Guidance and Select Guidance and

Counseling Counseling

ShowcaseShowcaseMonday, February 4Monday, February 4thth 6:00-8:00 at LHS 6:00-8:00 at LHS

AthleticsAthleticsElectivesElectivesFine ArtsFine ArtsTechnologyTechnologyGT PresentationGT Presentation

6:30 in the Lecture Hall6:30 in the Lecture HallAP informational meetingAP informational meeting

7:00 in the Library7:00 in the Library

88thth Grade Registration Timeline Grade Registration Timeline Monday, February Monday, February 4 4 - Spring Showcase (for 8- Spring Showcase (for 8thth -11 -11thth grade grade

students students and parents) 6:00 PM @ and parents) 6:00 PM @ LHS Cafeteria. LHS Cafeteria.

Friday, February 15Friday, February 15 – Return cards, with parent signature, to – Return cards, with parent signature, to your your science teacherscience teacher. You may turn them . You may turn them in earlier.in earlier.

Monday, February 18Monday, February 18 - - Computer lab registration with LHS Computer lab registration with LHS Counselors Counselors at SCMSat SCMS

Late-Spring Late-Spring - Course Verification Sheets will be mailed home—- Course Verification Sheets will be mailed home—this is the last chance to make changes if needed to the 9this is the last chance to make changes if needed to the 9thth grade schedule. grade schedule.

No schedule changes until school No schedule changes until school starts in August!!!!! starts in August!!!!!