Presented by the Lake Dallas High School

Academic Center

20118th Grade Family Night

Welcome PARENTS of the CLASS OF 2015!

Principal Lake Dallas High School

Dr. Kristi Strickland

LDHS is a Recognized Campus

AP Coordinator Lake Dallas High School

Cynthia Powers

LDHS is a Recognized Campus

Academic Advisors Lake Dallas High School

Academic Center

LDHS is a Recognized Campus

The Choices are Yours

The choices that you make today will have an impact on what you do as an adult, so…

Choose Wisely

The counselors, administrators and teachers of LDISD are here to help you make the best choices possible.

But first, let’s learn about a High School Diploma.

In high school, classes are counted as credits. Classes are worth a half credit per semester. A two semester class is one full credit. Some classes are one semester and count as a half credit.

What’s a credit?

You must earn 27 credits to graduate from LDHS. You can earn 8 credits each year. It’s possible to earn 32 credits in four years. Most graduates earn 30 credits or more by passing all classes.

How many credits do I need to graduate?

Graduations Requirements.4 credits of math4 credits of science4 credits of english4 credits of social studies2 credits of a foreign language1 computer credit1 fine arts credit1 health/speech credit1 ½ P.E. credits

What if I fail a class or miss a credit?

If you fail a class, you have the opportunity to

recover the credit during Tier II at the end of the

school year. If the credit is not earned during Tier II, you will need to attend

Summer School.

A prerequisite is a required class that must be taken BEFORE you take another class. Example: you must take Art 1 before you can take ceramics, painting, photography, or any other advanced art class. Art 1 is a prerequisite to the advanced art classes.

What is a Prerequisite?

A Pre-AP class is one that is more challenging in subject material and depth of study. Pre-AP courses are prerequisites for AP classes in most subject areas. AP courses are available to grades 10-12.

What is a Pre-AP class?

What’s a Dual Credit Course?

Dual credit courses are those that will earn both high school and college credit. We offer dual credit courses (online and with an instructor) on LDHS campus, while others can be taken on the college campuses of NCTC , UNT, or TWU. You will be eligible for these classes during the summer after your sophomore year.

Elective choices reflect a student’s personal preferences and abilities. Requirements are classes that all students must take in order to graduate.

What’s the difference between a required class and an

elective?

Required Credits: Class of 2015

Recommended Distinguished Achievement

English 4 4

Math 4 4

Science 4 4

Social Studies 4 4

Physical Education 1.5 1.5

Health .5 .5

Communication Applications

.5 .5

Technology 1 1

Fine Arts 1 1

Foreign Language 2 3

Electives 4.5 3.5

Advanced Measures 4 measures

Total 27 credits 27 credits plus 4 measures

American Sign Language and

Spanish

What foreign language classes are offered?

Art, Choir, Band (also ½ P.E.), Dance (also counts for a P.E.),Music, Theatre, Technical Theatre

Each of these classes have additional classes for further study in subsequent years.

What classes count as “fine art” credits?

Each year of Band fulfills ½ P.E. credit and ½ Fine Arts credit. Fall semester=1/2 P.E., Spring= Fine Arts. LDHS requires 1.5 PE credits for graduation.

What credit do I get for band?

You must get the signature of the appropriate teacher, sponsor or coach to participate in these areas:

SportsPre-AP classesBandSpanish 2

What classes need signatures of recommendation by my

teachers?

Athletic Information

Football Basketball Tennis

Golf Volleyball Baseball Softball

Soccer Track

Cross-CountryPowerlifting

UIL Sports Options:

Please sign up for athletics and list the specific sport in the lines provided on the registration form.Signature for recommendation is required.

Here’s an example of a typical 9th grade schedule:

1. Athletics 2. Algebra 1 3. Biology 4. World Geography 5. English 16. Art 1 7. Spanish 18. One of the “Principles” classes

What courses should I choose?

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Pre-Registration Forms Due: THURSDAY, February 10th. Turn in these forms to your Middle School Counselor, Ms. Godwin.

Parent Night and Activities Fair: TONIGHT, Feb. 7th at 6pm in the High School Auditorium.

PreAP Parent Meeting, tomorrow Feb. 8th 6pm in the High School Lecture Hall

Department Contact Scheduled Meeting

Athletics Scott Headshead@ldisd.net

FCCLA Tonya Monden

tmonden@ldisd.net

FFA Chris Beancbean@ldisd.net

AP Cynthia Powerscpowers@ldisd.net

Cheerleading Kim Taborktabor@ldisd.net

Band Tony Daniels

adaniels@ldisd.net

Drill Team Amy Huff ahuff@ldisd.net

Counseling /Advising Debbie Cantrelldcantrell@ldisd.net

2011 – 2012 PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

Classes

Subject

Course Name Teacher Signature Required For Pre-AP Courses

1 English English 1 or Pre-AP English 1

2 Science Biology or Pre-AP Biology

3

Social Studies World Geography or Pre-AP World Geography

4 Math

Algebra 1 or Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry

5

Physical Education

PE Athletics Band Cheerleading Dance 1 High-steppers

Band/Athletics Signature

6 CTE(Career &Technology Education)Principles Courses(Intro courses)

(Select your top 3 choices by placing a 1, 2, or 3 in the blanks.)

____ Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources ____ Principles of Health Science ____ Principles of Human Services ____ Principles of Education & Training ____ Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance

7 Elective ASL 1 Theatre Tech 1 Pre-AP Art Choir Spanish 1 Theatre 1 Entrepreneurship BIM (formerly BCIS) Spanish 2 Music A - Z Comm. App./Health Art 1

Signature Required For Spanish 2 and Pre-AP Art

8 Elective ASL 1 Theatre Tech 1 Pre-AP Art Choir Spanish 1 Theatre 1 Entrepreneurship BIM (formerly BCIS) Spanish 2 Music A - Z Comm. App./Health Art 1

Signature Required For Spanish 2 and Pre-AP Art

* Alternate Elective

ASL 1 Theatre Tech 1 Pre-AP Art Choir Spanish 1 Theatre 1 Entrepreneurship BIM (formerly BCIS) Spanish 2 Music A - Z Comm. App./Health Art 1

Signature Required For Spanish 2 and Pre-AP Art

Athletic Director Lake Dallas High School

Scott Head

LDHS is a Recognized Campus

Thank You