online course selection 2016-2017 lhs. good to know… program of studies it’s online! under...
DESCRIPTION
Graduation Requirements English …………………….………………………………4 credits Math …………………….……………..……………………3 credits Science ….……………….………………….……………3 credits -includes Environmental Science (.5), Biology (1.0), Chemistry (1.0) Social Studies ……….………………….……………3 credits -includes World History Modern, Civics, and U.S. History Math or Science …………………….………..………1 credit P.E. ….……………….………………….………………..……1 credit Health ….……………….………………….……………….½ credit Vocational/Fine Arts …….…………………..……2 credits Electives ….……………….………………….….…….8½ credits Total Number of Required Credits: 26TRANSCRIPT
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Online Course
Selection
2016-2017LHS
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Good to know…
Program of Studies• It’s online!
• Under “Guidance” on LHS website• Graduation requirements
• Course descriptions
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Graduation Requirements
English…………………….………………………………4 creditsMath…………………….……………..……………………3 creditsScience….……………….………………….……………3 credits -includes Environmental Science (.5), Biology (1.0), Chemistry (1.0)Social Studies……….………………….……………3 credits -includes World History Modern, Civics, and U.S. HistoryMath or Science…………………….………..………1 creditP.E.….……………….………………….………………..……1 creditHealth….……………….………………….……………….½ creditVocational/Fine Arts…….…………………..……2 creditsElectives….……………….………………….….…….8½ credits
Total Number of Required Credits: 26
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What counts as Fine Arts/Vocational?
From
humanities:
Creative Writing, Prose, Poetry, Public Speaking, Drama, Journalism
From
business:Accounting I and II, Info Tech I and II, Personal Finance, Advanced Personal Finance
From tech
ed:Woods, Advanced Woods, Metals, Metals II, Power Mechanics, Electronics, all PLTW courses
Other
courses:ALL AgriScience coursesALL Family & Consumer Science coursesALL Visual Art coursesALL Music courses
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Grade 9 Course Requirements
• English 9• World History Modern• Mathematics
-Integrated Math I, Algebra I or Geometry• Biology• Environmental Science (.5)• Physical Education (.5)
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Grade 10 Course Requirements
• English 10• Civics• Mathematics
-Options depend upon Grade 9 math course• Chemistry• Health (.5)• Physical Education (.5)
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Grade 11 Course Requirements
• English 11• U.S. History (or AP History)• Mathematics
-Options depend upon grade 10 math course• Science (.5 credit minimum)
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Grade 12 Course Requirements
• English 12 (or AP English)• Science or Math (1.0 credit)
Be sure you are meeting all graduation requirements!
Consider recommended college prep:• 4 credits of math
• 4 credits of science• 3 credits of study in the same world language
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Elective Areas
Agri-Science Art Business Family & Consumer Science Humanities (English & Social Studies) Music (Instrumental & Vocal) Physical Education Technology Education World Language & Culture
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College Credit Opportunities
1
2
3
AP Courses
Uconn/ECE Courses
Project Lead the Way
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AP & ECE Courses
AP = Advanced PlacementECE = Early College Experience
AP English 12AP U.S. HistoryAP PsychologyAP Calculus (AB)AP Calculus (BC)AP/ECE SpanishECE French (Composition)ECE French (Culture)
AP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Physics IAP Physics IIAP Environmental ScienceECE Marine ScienceECE Floral DesignECE Horticulture
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Project Lead The Way Introduction to Engineering
Design Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics Civil Engineering and
Architecture Computer Science & Software
Engineering
Dual-enrollment program with the University of New Haven
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When selecting courses…
Select 8 credits*
Select 4 alternate electives
Seniors
may
select 7
credits.
CANNOT submit with <8.
Be sure you meet all pre-requisites
DO consider: DON’T consider:• Career interests• Parent/Counselor input• Teacher recommendation
• Repeating your 1st choice electives as Alternates!!
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Student Class Registration
Step One:• Log on to Parent or Student Portal.• Students can register from either
portal—their own, or their parents’.
Step Two:• In the navigation menu, click on
“Class Registration.”
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Class Registration, Cont’d
Step Three:• You will arrive at the registration welcome page. • Click the pencil icon to register for classes.
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Class Registration, Cont’dStep Four:• In each required content area, select the course
that has been recommended for you by your teacher.
Then click “Okay.”If you are concerned about a
level recommendation, submit it as is, but talk to your
counselor. There will be some changes due to ability or
waivers.
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Step Five:• Continue selecting course recommendations in
the core areas.
Class Registration, Cont’d
Step Six:• Choose your favorite electives to complete the
required eight credits.
Step Seven:• Choose four or more different alternative
electives. Do not repeat your 1st choice electives.Step Eight:• Submit your schedule!
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Final Details
• Registration portal for rising grades 10-12 is 01/30 – 02/10
• No internet access at home? No problem. Register with counselor.
• Questions about course level recommendations? Submit the schedule. Make a guidance appointment to discuss it.
• Looking for Learning Lab? Submit 8 credits, then see guidance counselor to schedule Learning Lab.
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More Details
Forgot your password? No problem. Just click on “Having trouble signing in?” for a password reminder email.
Never set up a parent account? No problem. Students can register through the student or parent account.
Need to set up an account? No problem. Contact the guidance department, and we will mail the information home.
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ECE French
Immersion SpanishAP/ECE
Spanish
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Women’s Chorus
Men’s Chorus
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GuitarKeyboardingMusic Appreciation
Voice ClassMusic TheoryAdvanced Guitar
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BioethicsHuman BiologyForensic ScienceMarine Science
Earth Science
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Physics
Anatomy & Physiology
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ECE Marine Science
AP Biology (1.5)AP Chemistry
(1.5)AP
Environmental Science
AP Physics 1 & 2
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Creative Writing
Drama
Public Speaking
Regular Poetry Prose
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Modern Genocide Studies
20th Century Pop Culture
Current Issues
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AP EnglishAP U.S. History
AP Psychology
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• Personal Finance
• Advanced Personal Finance
• Accounting I & II• Information
Technology I & II