Freshman Freshman Course SelectionCourse Selection

Liberty High School looks Liberty High School looks forward to the Class of forward to the Class of

2016!!2016!!

The Administration & School The Administration & School CounselorsCounselors

Principal Principal - Mr. Tom Clowes- Mr. Tom ClowesAssistant PrincipalsAssistant Principals::

Mr. Jared Wastler (A-L)Mr. Jared Wastler (A-L)Ms. Diane Cooper (M-Z)Ms. Diane Cooper (M-Z)

School CounselorsSchool Counselors::Mrs. Kelly Hamilton (A-E)Mrs. Kelly Hamilton (A-E)Mrs. Shaunti Taylor (F-K) Mrs. Shaunti Taylor (F-K) Mrs. Lea Nappier (L-R) Mrs. Lea Nappier (L-R) Mrs. Jessica Quinn (S-Z) Mrs. Jessica Quinn (S-Z)

Crisis Counselor Crisis Counselor - Mrs. Kathy Horneman- Mrs. Kathy Horneman

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements 4 credits of English4 credits of English

Hon Eng 9 or Eng 9Hon Eng 9 or Eng 9 Hon Eng 10 or Eng 10Hon Eng 10 or Eng 10 AP Lang, Hon Eng 11, or Eng AP Lang, Hon Eng 11, or Eng

1111 AP Lit, Hon Eng 12, or Eng 12 AP Lit, Hon Eng 12, or Eng 12

3 credits of Social 3 credits of Social StudiesStudies

Govt., US History & World Govt., US History & World HistoryHistory

4 credits of Math (if 4 credits of Math (if no completer)no completer)

Algebra I or Alg A/B Algebra I or Alg A/B Intermediate Alg/DAIntermediate Alg/DA GeometryGeometry Algebra II/DAAlgebra II/DA

3 credits of Science3 credits of Science Biology IBiology I

1 credit of Fine Arts1 credit of Fine Arts Foundations of TechnologyFoundations of Technology 1 credit of Physical Ed (2 1 credit of Physical Ed (2

classes) classes) ½ credit of Health½ credit of Health ½ credit of Financial ½ credit of Financial

Literacy (grades 11-12)Literacy (grades 11-12) 2 credits of same World 2 credits of same World

Language or 2 credits of Language or 2 credits of Advanced Technology and/or Advanced Technology and/or a Completer Programa Completer Program

Math Requirements for graduation and for Admission to a Maryland

State College or University• Algebra I DA• Intermediate Algebra

DA• Geometry and• Algebra II DA

• Students must take either Algebra II/DA, Trigonometry/Pre-calculus, Calculus, or Statistics during the final/Senior year of high-school.

• You are required to complete up to Algebra 2.

• It is recommended to have Algebra 2 before or during your junior year of high school to help you on your SAT/ACT.

• You must have math in your senior year.

• If you are not college-bound and doing a completer program, you will meet with your counselor to discuss options.

And More Requirements…..And More Requirements…..

Students must Students must PASS allPASS all High School High School Assessment Tests (Algebra, English Assessment Tests (Algebra, English (after English 10), Biology)(after English 10), Biology)

Students must complete Students must complete 75 service 75 service learning hourslearning hours

Students must earn a Students must earn a minimum total of minimum total of 25 credits25 credits A minimum of 4 credits must be earned A minimum of 4 credits must be earned

your senior yearyour senior year Students must attend Students must attend 4 years4 years of high school of high school

beyond the 8beyond the 8thth grade grade

Dual Completers

• Many colleges want to see a career focus through your course work.

• A completer program or a career major is a great way to take classes you find interesting and gain career awareness.

• Let your counselor know what you are interested in and they can help recommend courses and make sure you have the requirements for each program.

Completer Programs: Pathways to Careers

• Arts Cluster– Print Production – Video Production– Textiles & Fashion– Floral Design

• Science Cluster- Academy of Health Professionals- Animal & Vet Science (LHS) - Biomedical Sciences - Horticulture ( LHS)- Wildlife & Natural Resources

(LHS) *LHS Science based completers require

Intro to Ag & Tech, strongly suggested to take this course in 9th grade.

Completer Programs Cont…

Business Cluster

• Marketing ( LHS)• Accounting ( LHS) • Administrative Services

(LHS) • Business

Administration & Management (LHS)

• Computer Technology• Academy of Finance

(WHS)

Social Services Cluster

• Cosmetology• Culinary Arts• Early Childhood

Education (LHS) • Education: Middle and

High School (Century)• Emergency Services Tech• Food Service &

Hospitality Management (LHS)

Completer Programs Cont….

Technical Cluster• Auto Service

Technology• Building Maintenance• Carpentry• CISCO Networking

Academy• Collision Repair• Drafting • Electrical Construction• Engineering: Project

Lead the Way

• Heavy Equipment and Truck Technology

• Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning Landscaping Design

• Manufacturing and Machine Technologies

• Masonry • Welding

CCCTC’s Completer Program CCCTC’s Completer Program RequirementsRequirements

• Very competitive- Very competitive- applicants come from all applicants come from all county high schools.county high schools.

• Looking for:Looking for:– Good grades, at least 2.0 GPAGood grades, at least 2.0 GPA– Good attendance, at least 94%Good attendance, at least 94%– Course work that is relevant to programCourse work that is relevant to program– Meet pre-requisites for programMeet pre-requisites for program– Can visit CCCTC to look at programs more closelyCan visit CCCTC to look at programs more closely

• Applications in School Counseling Office, Applications in School Counseling Office, mailed home in Fall of 10mailed home in Fall of 10thth Grade Grade

• Open House- Next October at CCCTCOpen House- Next October at CCCTC

Liberty’s Schedule Liberty’s Schedule • Liberty runs on a 4 mod day schedule. What Liberty runs on a 4 mod day schedule. What

does this mean?does this mean?• We have four marking periods which make up We have four marking periods which make up

two semesters. Each semester (Fall/Spring) is two semesters. Each semester (Fall/Spring) is 18 weeks long. 18 weeks long.

• Classes meet for 83-88 minutes.Classes meet for 83-88 minutes.• Classes are either 1 credit Classes are either 1 credit (meeting every day for 1 (meeting every day for 1

semester or every other day for a year) semester or every other day for a year) or ½ credit or ½ credit (meeting (meeting every other day for a semester)every other day for a semester)

• Lunch is assigned according to your third mod Lunch is assigned according to your third mod class.class.

• Students can earn a total of 8 credits per year.Students can earn a total of 8 credits per year.

Sample Schedule Semester One

  A Day B Day

Mod 1 English 9 English 9

Advisory/

PAWSMon Advisory, Tues-Fri

PAWS

Mod 2 Algebra I Algebra I

Mod 3 Conceptual Physics Conceptual Physics

Mod 4 Band I PE I

Semester Two

  A Day B Day

Mod 1 Foundations of Tech Foundations of Tech

Advisory/

PAWSMon Advisory, Tues-Fri

PAWS

Mod 2 French I French I

Mod 3 Government Government

Mod 4 Band I Health I

Advisory ProgramAdvisory Program• Who?Who?

– For all students- you will meet your For all students- you will meet your advisor during the scheduling nights advisor during the scheduling nights in February. in February.

• When? When? – Your 4 years at LHSYour 4 years at LHS

• Why? Why? – Create smaller learning communitiesCreate smaller learning communities– Connect with a caring adultConnect with a caring adult– Meet new friendsMeet new friends– Foster parent involvementFoster parent involvement

• What?What?– Help review course schedulingHelp review course scheduling– Point you in the right directionPoint you in the right direction– Update Portfolio Update Portfolio

PAWSPAWS“Promoting Achievement With Students”“Promoting Achievement With Students”

- Students report to their advisory group every Students report to their advisory group every day after first mod for 30 minutes. day after first mod for 30 minutes.

- On Mondays, they work on advisory lessons On Mondays, they work on advisory lessons and Tuesday-Friday are for PAWS.and Tuesday-Friday are for PAWS.

- PAWS is an enrichment time for students to PAWS is an enrichment time for students to receive extra help from teachers, attend club receive extra help from teachers, attend club meetings, see their school counselor, and meetings, see their school counselor, and complete make-up assignmentscomplete make-up assignments. .

How do I select classes?How do I select classes?

• Begin with academics, consider your current Begin with academics, consider your current performance and level of class.performance and level of class.

• Consider your teacher recommendations that were Consider your teacher recommendations that were sent home to you and your parents/guardians. sent home to you and your parents/guardians.

• Discuss with your parents/guardians. Signatures Discuss with your parents/guardians. Signatures are required!!are required!!

• Levels chosen determine difficulty and amount of Levels chosen determine difficulty and amount of homework.homework.

– You do not have to select all your academics at You do not have to select all your academics at the same level.the same level.

• Read course descriptions in the Program of Studies, Read course descriptions in the Program of Studies, check for prerequisites.check for prerequisites.

What else should I consider when What else should I consider when selecting classes?selecting classes?

• Next, consider graduation requirements and Next, consider graduation requirements and recommendations for freshmen:recommendations for freshmen:

– Health, P.E. I, Foundations of Technology, Teen Health, P.E. I, Foundations of Technology, Teen Leadership, LET ( JROTC) @ Century.Leadership, LET ( JROTC) @ Century.

• Remember, some of your electives create Remember, some of your electives create opportunities to explore career ideas, such as courses opportunities to explore career ideas, such as courses in Business, Agriscience, Child Development, or Family in Business, Agriscience, Child Development, or Family & Consumer Science. & Consumer Science.

• Prerequisites, ex: Art I is needed before moving on to Prerequisites, ex: Art I is needed before moving on to Art II, PE I is needed before other PE courses. Art II, PE I is needed before other PE courses.

• Once you choose your courses during the scheduling Once you choose your courses during the scheduling nights in February, it can be very difficult to change nights in February, it can be very difficult to change them. them.

Course Selection Sheets & Course Selection Sheets & Program of Studies BooksProgram of Studies Books

• Levels of CoursesLevels of Courses– 1 (basic)1 (basic)– 6 (academic)6 (academic)– 8 (honors)8 (honors)– 9 ( advanced placement)9 ( advanced placement)

• All course descriptions All course descriptions are in the Program of are in the Program of Studies- please read to Studies- please read to make sure you know make sure you know what you are signing what you are signing up for. up for.

• Must Must Choose Alternates Choose Alternates courses: 2 (½) credit courses: 2 (½) credit and 2 (1.0) credit.and 2 (1.0) credit.

• Use PENCIL ONLY!!!Use PENCIL ONLY!!!• Keep in mind Keep in mind

graduation graduation requirements.requirements.

• Must have 8 credits Must have 8 credits total.total.

Future OpportunitiesFuture Opportunities

• Advanced Placement Courses (AP)Advanced Placement Courses (AP)

• Career & Technology Completer ProgramsCareer & Technology Completer Programs

• InternshipsInternships

• Concurrent Enrollment Concurrent Enrollment

To be eligible for these opportunities, keep your grades up, To be eligible for these opportunities, keep your grades up, have good attendance, & complete your service hours. have good attendance, & complete your service hours. Please let your School Counselors know if you have Please let your School Counselors know if you have questions or would like to plan ahead for one of these questions or would like to plan ahead for one of these great opportunities. great opportunities.

Scheduling Nights Feb 2Scheduling Nights Feb 2ndnd or Feb or Feb 66thth

Make sure you mark your Make sure you mark your calendar with the calendar with the conference date and time conference date and time that was mailed to your that was mailed to your home. You will be meeting home. You will be meeting with your high school with your high school advisor about course advisor about course selections for next year. selections for next year. Counselors will be available Counselors will be available to help with questions also. to help with questions also. We encourage you to come We encourage you to come with your parent and/or with your parent and/or guardian!guardian!

9th Grade Course Selection Sheet 2012-2013

* Must Select a Total of 8.0 Credits ≡ Requires Interview and/or performance audtition Due at prescheduled conference night. Feb 2nd or Feb 6th

Part One

Directions: Please pick English, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics by academic level. Subjects may be at different academic levels. Level 1 = Basic Level 6 = Academic Level 8 = Honors

English English English (___) 1.0 050111 English 09 (___) 1.0 050116 English 09 (___) 1.0 050118 Honors English 09(___) 1.0 905011 Reading    

Must Sign up for English I and Reading Social Studies Social Studies  (___) 1.0 100116 Government (___) 1.0 100118 Honors Government

Social Studies   (___) 1.0 100119 AP US Government & Politics(___) 1.0 100311 US History Science    (___) 1.0 155316 Conceptual Physics Science

Science   (___) 1.0 * 155318 Honors Conceptual Physics(___) 1.0 155311 Conceptual Physics Mathematics (___) 1.0 * 151618 Honors Chemistry I  (___) 1.0 201816 Algebra I/Data Analysis *Students that wish to accelerate in science may

Mathematics (___) 1.0 202216 Intermediate Alg/Data Analysis select both H.Conceptual Physics and H. Chemistry.(___) 1.0 201716 Alg I/Data Analysis AB (___) 1.0 203916 Geometry Mathematics(___) 1.0 202016 Alg1/Data Analysis AB (___) 1.0 202218 Honors Intermediate Alg/Data

Must Sign up for Both *2 credit sequence Analysis PART TWO (___) 1.0 203918 Honors Geometry

Directions: Please pick the following classes by subject. Fine Arts

Physical Education (___) 1.0 600016 Art I: Art through the Ages English Electives for L6 & L8 Students(___) 0.5 250006 Physical Education I (___) 0.5 060506 Drama I (___) 0.5 056006 ShakespeareP.E. I is a prerequisite for P.E. electives (___) 0.5 060606 Tech Theater I (___) 0.5 057606 Public Speaking(___) 0.5 253106 Weight Training (spring) (___) 0.5 657006 Dance I (___) 0.5 056906 Mythology(___) 0.5 257106 Personal Fitness (spring) (___) 1.0 650916 Electronic Music (___) 0.5 053606 Creative Writing(___) 0.5 250906 Individual/Dual (spring)   (___) 1.0 650016 Band I Concert Band ≡ (___) 0.5 056106 Mystery & Detective Fiction(___) 0.5 251106 Team Sports (spring)   (___) 1.0 652516 Ensemble Participation: Percussion≡ (___) 0.5 056206 Popular Culture & Comp

Health   (___) 1.0 652416 Orchestra ≡(___) 0.5 300006 Health I   (___) 1.0 654816 Chorus

 Technology Education   Agriscience Other

(___) 1.0 450216 Foundations of Tech   (___) 1.0 500116 Intro to Ag/Food & Nat Res  (___) 0.5 801306 Teen LeadershipWorld Languages   (___) 1.0 501517 Horticulture   (___) 1.0 570116 (ROTC) LET I

(___) 1.0 702016 French I   (___) 0.5 502507 Landscaping (___) 1.0 570216 (ROTC) LET II (___) 1.0 703016 German I   (___) 1.0 502817 Animal Care & Mangement Please pick alternate selections(___) 1.0 701016 Latin I   (___) 0.5 503006 Equine Science 2(1.0) and 2(.5) credit courses(___) 1.0 700016 Spanish I   (___) 0.5 502107 Wildlife Management Course # Course Title Credit(___) 1.0 700116 Spanish II   (___) 1.0 405617 Flower Design 1 _______ _____________________ 1.0

Family & Consumer Sciences   Business Education 2 _______ _____________________ 1.0(___) 0.5 402506 Introduction to Foods   (___) 1.0 350616 Business Comm. & Keyboarding 3 _______ _____________________ 0.5    (___) 1.0 350517 Business Principles & Practices 4 _______ _____________________ 0.5

LHS will make every effort to schedule the courses you select. We reserve the right to make schedule changes in the event of conflicts, insufficient course enrollment, or when teacher services are not available to teach the course. Seniors and juniors will be given preference in a course that is needed for graduation or a completer program.

Teachers are hired and books and materials are purchased based upon the choices made on course selection sheets.

No person will be denied admission to any school, program, or course of study in Carroll County Schools on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap. Any student having inquiries regarding the application of these rights should contact the Principal at 410-751-3560, or the Director of Pupil Services, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, MD 21157, 410-751-3000.

 

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Liberty High SchoolCourse Request Registration Sheet 2012-2013

Course Number 

Course Title Credits1.0 .5

Alternate SelectionsMust Select:

2(1.0) and 2(.5) credit classes

Course Title Credits1.0 .5

   

                                1 0                                1 0                                  5                                  5                   

                                                                                                                      Total Credits Selected Must = 8.0 ◄*  

TOTAL

Name: Advisor: Grade: