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Class of 2019 Scheduling Meeting
Planning for your future at LHS
Sarah Robinson [email protected]
9th grade Phil Sikorski [email protected]
10th and 11th grade, CTEC Valerie Kieffer [email protected]
12th grades, AP, CCP
Your LHS School Counselors
Scheduling sheet for scheduling 9th grade year Parent letter LHS curriculum guide can be found online LHS
site. http://www.lakewoodlocal.k12.oh.us/2015-2016%20SCHEDULING%20INFORMATION.aspx
List of sports, clubs, activities at LHS
You should have these things
P. 8 of LHS curriculum guide You must take the following courses next year
English 9 or Pre-AP English 9 A Math class World History or Pre-AP World History Physical Science or Pre-AP Biology PE (unless using PE exemption) Computer Tech (if you did not take/pass course in 8th) Health (for HS credit) All students in Class of 2019 must take 1.0 of Fine
Art (visual or performing grades 7-12)
9th grade required courses
(SWAS) All 9th graders are placed on a team which
consists of 4 teachers who meet weekly to discuss student progress English, Math, Science, Social Studies Each team has about 60 students on it Like a smaller school within LHS Students can earn incentives based on
behavior/ attendance and academic performance in 9th grade
School Within a School Concept
You will need to earn 22 high school credits to graduate P. 8 of curriculum guide shows which ones you need You will need 4 English, 4 Math (including Algebra II), 3
Science and 3 Social Studies 2.5 additional credits must include Computer
Technology, Health, Careers and PE. 1.0 credit of Fine Arts (grades 7-12, Visual or
Performing Arts) ODE requires students to pass the End of Course
Exams/ achieve non-medial ACT scores as part of your graduation requirements.
Graduation requirements for Class of 2019
Graduation Requirements
ODE Class 2019 PARCC
Diploma with Honors
Gold seal on diploma, silver cords at graduation This is a big deal when applying to college and
scholarships!! Be sure you take the right classes to be
considered for this p.3 Three years foreign language English, Math and science requirements as well Valedictorian is the person that graduates with
the highest GPA at the end of senior year. See p.9
Stay on college-prep track with Advanced coursework
*Student must meet any seven (7) of the following eight (8)
criteria* 1. Four units of English 2. Four units of Math that include Algebra I, Algebra II, and
Geometry or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content
3. Four units of Science including physics and chemistry or AP 4. Four units of Social Studies 5. Three units of Foreign Language, including at least 2 units in
each language studied 6. One unit of Fine Arts (visual or performing) 7. Maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale up to the
last grading period of the senior year 8. Obtain a composite score of 27 on the ACT or an equivalent
composite score of 1210 on the SAT
Diploma with Honors criteria
Honors at LHS and CTEC
VAL/SAL
Programs are a two-year commitment and the junior class is selected from all the county high schools
LHS hosts CIS (Computer Information Systems) To be a good candidate you need to have your 9th and
10th courses DONE: 2 English credits 2 Math including Algebra I 2 Science 2 Social Studies 0.5 PE 0.5 Health 0.5 Careers 0.5 Computer Technology
Are you considering CTEC?
Computer Information Systems (CIS) Two year commitment- junior and senior year Earn both HS and college credits (from COTC)
that transfer to other 2 and 4 year public OH colleges
Program is housed at LHS In order to be a good candidate, you need to
pass your 9th and 10th grade courses
CIS at Lakewood
CCP@LHS
Test Out/Demonstrated Mastery Apply to test out Must score 85% or better on all required tests If you earn an 84%, you earn an F in the class
Independent Study You talk with a teacher to work with you on an independent study You complete all of the coursework for the class and agree to do it
on your own time You will meet with teacher at scheduled times to pick up and drop
off work/ take tests Other Educational Options
Online courses, service learning, educational travel, mentorship Student works with a teacher/ mentor to design an experience and
submits a proposal to the Credit Flex committee for pre-approval See a counselor to obtain application materials to get started
Credit Flex is here!
At LHS students and staff believe in a community of
mutual respect Students are promoted to the next level in courses
after they are successfully completed. At LHS you must pass a course in order to move on If you chose to fail a course, you will repeat that course
until you master it We have a strong code for academic honesty and work
ethic; zero tolerance for academic dishonesty LHS has high standards of conduct Appropriate positive behavior will be rewarded, and
inappropriate behavior will be identified and corrected
Academic and Behavioral Expectations
If you completed two full seasons of a sport, band, or
cheerleading you may be excused from taking PE classes Two seasons cannot be in the same year Two full seasons means two consecutive years of the
same activity No partial PE exemptions will be granted Two seasons must be done by end of junior year You would need to complete ½ credit in another high
school elective Form will be completed after 2nd season is complete and
turned into Mr. Hanson.
How can I be eligible for the PE Exemption?
Use the Table of Contents to find courses and other
important LHS info Turn to p.8 for graduation requirements
Refer to class scheduling for a typical 9th grader at the bottom
Students may only take courses listed on the PINK SHEET.
The LHS guide lists all courses we offer, so you may take more electives in 10th, 11th and 12th grade.
Be sure to do your research to read about LHS courses you can take.
LHS Curriculum Guide
Visual Arts Department
Take the scheduling materials home to
parent(s) to discuss courses, graduation requirements, and electives
Pick electives in order of preference List them on pick sheet under required classes
Ask teachers for appropriate signatures for correct placement
DO NOT schedule Data Processing or Health if you successfully completed them in 8th grade
Scheduling
You need to have conversations with your
parent(s) and teachers about courses you will take at LHS before this date
Take courses that are best for you in terms of your strengths, interest, and plans after LHS graduation
All 9th graders will have lunch together daily= social time
Students should take courses that challenge their academic growth
Scheduling
If you have questions about scheduling, reach
out to the LHS counseling staff Valerie Kieffer (11th, 12th) [email protected] Phil Sikorski (10th, 11th) [email protected] Sarah Robinson (9th) [email protected] The LHS number is 928-4526 We are here to help you and your parent(s)
during this process
LHS Counselors
Selected alternatives for elective classes, not core classes Must complete full schedule Remember, you are entering your own info so the “I
never signed up for that class” excuse to change your schedule no longer applies. You are picking how you will spend the next year so
research classes and talk to students who have taken courses you are interested in
You will have a unique username and password to log into the student module
https://secure.laca.org/DASLpubliclive/ Link is active now Turn in scheduling sheet to your counselor W 4/29.
Scheduling specifics
Make sure you have your info entered by
midnight M 4/27. https://secure.laca.org/DASLpubliclive/ Once you submit your requests you cannot
edit them!!
Scheduling Details
What you will see
