Journey to LHS Parent Information Nights @ LEMS/BRMS Curriculum - PDF document

Journey to LHS • Parent Information Nights @ LEMS/BRMS • Curriculum Fair @ LHS • Tonight’s registration presentation • Registration follow-up @ LEMS, Wednesday, February 3, 6:00-7:00 • Registration turn-in @ middle schools by February 12 • Activity Fair @ LHS, April/May

Registration Steps 1. Choose Traditional/Pre-AP or IB/MYP course of study 2. Complete worksheet for the program you select 3. Use worksheet to enter course requests through Parent Portal 4. Print a summary of online requests 5. Sign registration forms where indicated (parent and student) 6. Return the pink worksheet and online request summary to your middle school next week

Comprehensive High School Options • Traditional registration worksheet is 1 st page • IB MYP (Middle Years Programme) registration worksheet is 2 nd page

TRADITIONAL COURSES • Comprehensive curriculum in all core subjects: English, Math, Science, & Social Studies • 3 world languages: French, German, Spanish • Wide variety of elective options PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENT • High ability, motivated learners • Faster pace • Prep for AP classes (opportunity to earn college credit) • Pre-AP options in core subjects and world languages • Flexibility to mix Pre-AP and regular courses

PRE-AP COURSE OFFERINGS FOR FRESHMEN • Pre-AP English 9 • Pre-AP Civics • Pre-AP Geophysical Lab Science • Pre-AP Geometry • Pre-AP German I • Pre-AP French I or II • Pre-AP Spanish I or II

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) • Open to all students • MYP Cohort in core classes English, Civics/Geography, Geophysical Lab Science, Math, and World Languages • Wide variety of elective options • Prep for IB Diploma Programme (opportunity to earn college credit) • MYP Certificate of Completion Complete 9 th & 10 th grade MYP classes Community Project in 9 th grade Personal Project in 10 th grade Contacts: • John Parks – IB Coordinator • Ben Holloway – IB Counselor

Please use a pencil to fill out your forms

See LHS Website for Course Guide and Course List

See LHS Website for Course Guide and Course List

Math Options TRADITIONAL • Algebra I 1.0 • AMPED 2.0 Algebra I/Manufacturing, Processes, Entrepreneurship & Design • Geometry 1.0 • Pre AP Geometry 1.0 • Geometry in Construction 2.0 MYP • Algebra I IB MYP 1.0 • AMPED 2.0 Algebra I/Manufacturing, Processes, Entrepreneurship & Design • Geometry IB MYP 1.0 • Geometry in Construction 2.0

Fitness Options Fitness 0.5 Aquatics & Fitness 0.5 Team Sports & Fitness 0.5 Men’s Weights & Fitness 0.5 Women’s Weights & Fitness 0.5 Fitness IB MYP 0.5 *Students will not be able to take traditional Aquatics, Team Sports, Men’s Weights, or Women’s Weights unless they have completed their Fitness requirement.

Fine Arts (.5 credit) ART Computer Graphics Art 0.5 Drawing 1 0.5 Drawing 2 0.5 Sculpture & Ceramics 0.5 Painting 1 0.5 Photography 1 0.5 MUSIC Choir (Women’s or Men’s) 1.0 Orchestra 1.0 Chamber Strings 1.0 Concert Band 1.0 Marching Band/Wind or Perc. 1.0 Sem. 2 Symphonic or Wind 0.5 Jazz Ensemble 1.0

Applied Arts (.5 credit) BUSINESS & MARKETING Computer Applications 0.5 Computer Graphics Business 0.5 Accounting 1 1.0 Introduction to Business/Mktg. 0.5 Business Law 0.5 Web Design 0.5 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Teen Challenges & Choices 0.5 Interior Design 0.5 Child & Adolescent Development 0.5 Culinary Careers & Nutrition 0.5 Nutrition & Wellness 0.5 INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AMPED 2.0 Geometry in Construction 2.0

All students must register for 16 semester classes (8.0 credits) 24.0 credits are required to graduate from Thompson School District

Online Course Requests 1) Log in to Parent Portal 2) Click on “Registration LHS 16- 17”

Search for Classes 1. Click on “Course Search” 2. Search by course name or course number – course number is easier 3. Click “Go”

Select a Course to view

Read course descriptions & click “Request this Course” Remember to add the numbers for both semesters of a full year (1.0 credit) class

As you enter your requests, they will appear under “Requested Courses” Units are tallied until you have 16/16

To Drop a Class: Click on course title from list of requests Click “Drop This Request”

After you enter 16 requests, enter 4 alternate courses in priority order Click “Request as an Alternate” to add each course to your alternate list

Completed registration includes 16 requests + 4 alternates Click “Print Request Summary”

Printouts Require Parent Signature Return printout and your worksheet

Tips For Students • Finish 8 th grade strongly • Early grades count • Athletes: be aware of NCAA requirements • Make the most of your high school experience!

Tips For Parents • Encourage challenging courses & opportunities for college credit • Keep lines of communication open – Parent Portal • Encourage extracurricular activities • Use the LHS website • Build an expectation for post-secondary training

Opportunities for College Credit 1. Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate courses 2. Front Range Community College & Aims Community College: High School Programs 3. College courses held at LHS 4. ASCENT Program See “Thompson & Beyond” on the counseling page of the LHS website

Pick up Dates Return pink worksheet and printout of online course requests. Two options: 1. Registration follow-up @ Lucile Erwin Middle School - Wednesday, February 3, 6:00-7:00 2. Return during school hours: Thursday, February 4 Lucile Erwin Friday, February 12 Bill Reed Immanuel Lutheran Conrad Ball St . John’s Walt Clark New Vision Charter Turner Loveland Classical