LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOLCOURSE SELECTION

Welcome Class of 2018

Info on LHS Website

www.liberty.issaquah.wednet.eduClick on “Academics”Online Course Selection TutorialOnline Course Selection Directions Course Selection Sheet 2018Counselor Power Point 2018Course Guide Advanced Placement/College in the High

School/ Honors Information

LHS Schedule & Credits

Modified Block Schedule – 8 classesA Day: 1st - 4th periodB Day: 5th - 8th periodCredit: .5 credit for each semester classSemester: two grading periods in yearTranscript: Record of grades earned in

classes, grades posted twice a year.29.5 credits are required to graduateMust make up failed courses at Summer

School or Night Academy.

Areas of Interest

Consider courses to explore career areas:

Arts & CommunicationBusiness, Marketing, ManagementHealth CareersEngineering/Applied TechSocial Services & EducationScience & Environment

Review Course Electives for 9th graders

Courses

Required: specific courses needed for graduation.

Electives: classes you elect, choose to take.

Requirements*

Minimum LHS Graduation College

Entrance*English 4 4*Social Studies 4 3*Math 3 (Through Algebra 2) 3 (Alg 2 and

quantitative class in Senior Year)

*Science 3 2 (Chem or Physics Req’d)

*Fine Arts 1 1 (Visual or Performing)

*World Language 0 2 (In same language)

*College admissions requirements for Washington state public college admissions.

Competitive private and out of state colleges may have different requirements.

Requirements, Cont’d

LHS COLLEGE

Health 0.5 0Career Tech Ed 1.0 0

If did not pass Software Tech at MMS, will need to pass the Challenge Test or take Web Design or Intro to Computer Sci.

Physical Education 2.0 0Electives 11.0 Relate to

goals

Requirements Cont’d

LHS COLLEGEState Proficiency Exams (Read, Write)

Yes No

End of Course Exams (Algebra 1 or Geometry and Biology)

Yes NoCulminating Project Yes NoHigh School & Beyond Plan

Yes No

Challenge yourself!

Taking harder courses prepares you to be more successful at college and in life.

Helps you develop perseverance. Rigor is the first thing colleges look for when

reviewing applications.Take advanced courses in the areas that interest

you and relate to your long range goals.

Dual Enrollment Programs

Can earn college credits that apply towards high school graduation requirements.

AP courses, College in the High School and Running Start

Honors courses also provide rigor

List of advanced courses on LHS website

Honors Literature, Composition & Analysis 1

Recommended that students have

B+ in current Language Arts 8 class

More assignments and higher rubrics

Advanced Placement World Human Geography

Recommended that students have:

B+ in current social studies course.

More assignments & higher rubrics

College level course –Difficult! .

Mathematics

Algebra 1 for an in-depth study of algebra and to practice algebraic skills

Geometry for those who have done well in Integrated Algebra A & B and have strong algebraic skills.

Ask your current math teacher which is right for you.

Science

9th grade - Biology

All 9th graders will take Biology as it is required in order to pass the state science End of Course exam.

Physical Education

PE 9 or

NJROTC

Can substitute 1.0 PE credit with 4 LHS sports at .25 per season

World Language Courses

Strong C or better in 8th grade Language Arts is recommended.

Choose from Spanish French Japanese

Guided Study

Bridges the transition from 6 classes in middle school to 8 classes in high school.Time to do homework during the school day.

No credit earned.

Course PlanningUse Course Selection Form as guideFor descriptions and Learning

Recommendations check Course Guide at www.liberty.issaquah.wednet.edu.

To plan high school courses for 4 years, see Page 17.

To see what classes meet specific requirements, see Page 21.

Request courses carefully

When a course is selected, students are signaling their commitment to take and complete the course.

Enter courses online by Tues, March 18, 2014.

Will have an opportunity March 24 through 28 to change requests. NO CHANGES AFTER MARCH 28.

Changes after March require administrative approval and generally are not considered unless there is an academic reason to make the change.

Enter Courses Online

Follow online instructions on handout.Watch video tutorial: http://

screencast.com/t/rF2i062pdW Log into Student Access (not Parent Access)

Need student email different from parent See Mrs. Ellis if need to have email added User name is on top of Course Selection form Use Forgot Password feature if needed. Enter courses and alternates.

If need assistance, see Mrs. Ellis, MMS Counseling

Courses Offered

Not all courses are offered annually. Depends on

Number of students requesting a course Availability of teacher to teach the class Budget constraints

If a course requested is not offered, a course will be chosen from the alternates listed.

Alternate Courses

Rank alternate courses in order of preference with ONE being the most desired course.

Every effort will be made to give students their first choice.

If You Want an LHS Planner

Add LHS Planner as a “class” to schedule online.

Cost is $6.00 and will appear as a fee in August.

Contact Mrs. Munson, 425-837-4806 if you need financial assistance for the planner.

No extra planners will be ordered for next year.

Order now if you want to receive one.

If you need assistance:

MMS Counseling Office425-837-6909

LHS Counseling Department 425-837-4850

SecretaryRobin Barclay

RegistrarLeanne Riding

LHS CounselorsKay Hutchinson A - G

Dorothy Hay H – NMaren Holzinger/Robin Klym O – Z

Tips for Academic SuccessAttend class every day.Complete all homework on time.Work hard with a goal of passing all classes.Seek assistance from teachers, counselors, and

parents when needed: Self advocate!Become involved either at Liberty or outside of

school. Volunteer in the community, participate in sports, clubs or in ASB. Assume a leadership role if possible.

Do your best and never give up!

What’s Next?

Welcome Night TONIGHT 3/11/14, 6:00pm Learn about courses and programs at LHS. Meet a few teachers, see LHS facilities.

Choose courses online by Tuesday, March 18, 2014.

Last opportunity to make changes March 24-28.

Liberty Week at Maywood in June - Learn about activities and athletics at LHS.

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