Loveland High School 2018-19 Registration Class of 2019 Meet the - PDF document

Loveland High School 2018-19 Registration Class of 2019

Meet the LHS Counseling Team! Cindy Case Kristi Woolsey Brett Cain Ben Holloway Laura Anderson W-Z, ESS Secretary R-V, ELD G-J, IB/MYP K-Q Jill Doty Kate Kennedy Tina Pyle Niki Weitzel A-F Secretary Registrar GT

LHS vs. 4-Year College Entrance Requirements 4-Year College LHS Requirements Requirements English (3.5) English (4) Math (3) Math (4) Science (3) Science (3) Social Studies (3) Social Studies (3) World Language (1) World Language (1-3) Health (.5) Fitness (.5) Fine Art (.5) Applied Art (.5) Speech (.5) Electives (8) Academic Electives (2)

Colorado Council on Higher Education Index *Used for college admission in Colorado*

4.0 credits required for LHS Graduation 12 th English 12 0.5 AP English Literature 1.0 College Composition (possible college credit) 0.5 ELA D: Creative Writing 0.5 IB COURSES: 12 th IB DP Language A Lang/Lit 12 HL 1.0 ELA S/L B: 21 st Century Speaking Skills 0.5 (previous title “Speech”) Some examples of Language Arts electives include: Mythology and Science Fiction Journalism 1 or 2 ELA S/L B: College Public Speaking (previous title “Advanced Speech”)

3.0 credits required for LHS graduation 4.0 credits needed to college entrance (HEAR) Traditional Math Sequence: – Algebra 1 – Geometry – *Algebra 2 – *Pre-Calculus – AP Calculus AB – AP Calculus BC – IB DP Math 12 HL *Accelerated courses available Additional Math Courses: – IB Math Studies – AP Statistics – Advanced Algebra w/Financial Applications

3.0 credits needed for LHS graduation Same requirement for most colleges (HEAR) 11 th or 12 th grade – student ‘s choice for 3 rd year of science Chemistry 1.0 Chemistry Honors (*Highly recommended for AP Chemistry) 1.0 Environmental Science 1.0 Physics 1.0 Microcomputer Projects 1.0 Semester Science Classes: Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 0.5 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 0.5 Genetics 0.5 Astronomy/Meteorology 0.5 AP Science Classes: AP Environmental Science 1.0 AP Biology 1.0 AP Chemistry* 1.0 AP Physics C (Mechanics) 1.0 IB Classes: IB DP Biology 11 AND 12 2.0 IB DP Chemistry 11 AND 12 2.0

3.0 for LHS graduation Same requirement for most colleges (HEAR) 12 th Economics 0.5 AP Micro Economics (1 st semester) 0.5 AP Macro Economics (2 nd semester) 0.5 IB Courses: IB DP History of the Americas 12 HL 1.0 Some examples of Social Studies electives include: Psychology AP Psychology Sociology AP U.S. Gov/Politics AP Human Geography

1.0 credit needed for LHS graduation. Check colleges for their requirements. Most 4 year colleges require 2-3 years of the same language. American Sign Language 1.0 French 1 - French 5 1.0 German 1 – German 4 1.0 Spanish 1 - Spanish 5 1.0 AP, DP or college credit may be available at level 3, 4 or 5 in world language.

1.0 physical education credit needed for LHS graduation • Health is required to graduate 0.5 • Fitness is required to graduate 0.5 Options for taking Fitness: Fitness Aquatics & Fitness Team Sports & Fitness Women’s Weights & Fitness Men’s Weights & Fitness Some examples of P.E. electives include: Men’s and Women’s Weights 1 and 2 Team Sports Lifetime Sports Lifeguarding Aquatics

.5 credit required for graduation BUSINESS Computer Applications 0.5 Computer Graphics Business 0.5 Sports & Entertainment Marketing 0.5 Intro to Business & Marketing 0.5 Marketing Work Experience 3.0 Entrepreneurship 1.0 CONSUMER & FAMILY STUDIES Early Childhood Education 0.5 Culinary Careers and Nutrition 0.5 Catering 1.0 Design Seminar 0.5 Interior Design 0.5 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES Intro to Electronics and Programming 1.0 Robotics 1.0 Microcomputer Projects 1.0 AP Computer Science Principles 1.0 *See course description book for more options*

.5 credit required for graduation ART Drawing 1 or 2 0.5 Sculpture/Ceramics 0.5 Photography 1 0.5 Video Production 0.5 MUSIC Choir 1.0 Orchestra 1.0 Concert/Symphonic Band 1.0 Marching Band 0.5 Jazz Band 1.0 *See course description book for more options*

Biology Calculus AB/BC Chemistry Computer Science Principles English Language English Literature Environmental Science Human Geography Macro/Micro Economics Physics C: Mechanics Psychology Statistics Studio Art US Government/Politics US History • A = 5 points • B = 4 points • C = 3 points • D = 1 point • F = 0 points

NEW COURSE – IB PSYCHOLOGY Return to Modern America teachers on Friday, February 19 : 1) Registration worksheet 2) Parent Portal printout

Classes offered through Aims and Front Range CC 1. Career Pathways 2. High School Select 3. Campus Select 4. ASCENT (5 th year)

Half-day programs for dual-credit • Front Range CC pathways Animal Technology and Research (Vet Tech Certification) Automotive Technology & Service Culinary Arts Design Careers Exploration (CAD Certificate) Criminal Justice Careers Exploration Medical Careers Exploration (Certified Nursing Assistant) Welding & Metal Fabrication Wildlife, Forestry, and Natural Resources • Aims CC pathways – Graphic Design – Animation – Fire Science Notification to students who have applied will be delayed. Please register as if you are NOT in the program and we will update you as soon as possible.

Dual credit classes offered at Thompson school district • Loveland High School – Advanced Speech – College Composition 1 – French 4 • Additional courses offered at BHS, MVHS, and TVHS – Fire Science (BHS) – Agricultural Science (TVHS, BHS) – Welding & Metal Fabrication (TVHS) – See online Course Guide for more options

Traditional college courses offered at FRCC and Aims CC • Select from a wide variety of courses at FRCC or Aims CC • Must provide your own transportation and meet testing requirements • Tuition paid by TSD for up to two classes per semester How to register • Add course titled “ Concurrent College Class ”, course numbers S210 (semester 1) and/or S211 (semester 2), to your list of course requests • March 27 th : Meeting w/counseling department for all students who register

5 th Year Program • Students must have a minimum of 12 college credits by the end of senior year to be eligible • 5 th year of “high school” is completed exclusively at community college • Full year of community college tuition is paid • See your counselor for complete eligibility information

Requirements – Minimum GPA of 3.7 (weighted) – Minimum of 3.0 AP, IB, or Guaranteed Transfer college credits – Complete all Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR) • English – 4.0 credits • Math – 4.0 credits • Science – 3.0 credits • Social Studies – 3.0 credits • World Language – 2.0 credits • Academic Core – 2.0 credits • IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MEET EACH OF THESE REQUIREMENTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE SEE YOUR COUNSELOR .

See the LHS website for: • A copy of this presentation • Course offering list • TSD Course Guidebook Choose “Students” Heading  Click on Counseling Link

Choose “2018 - 2019 Registration” on left side of LHS Counseling page

Online Course Requests See “Course Registration LHS 18- 19” heading in Portal

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 course (1.0 credit)

As you enter your requests, they will appear under “Requested Courses” Units are tallied until you have 11-16 requests

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

After requesting all classes (at least 11), choose 4 alternates. List alternates in priority order.

Completed registration includes at least 11 out of 16 classes with 4 alternates Click “Print Request Summary” and return printout with registration worksheet

Printouts Require Parent Signature Return printout and your worksheet

Questions? Make an appointment with your counselor!

Your registration must be completed by: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 TH During your Modern America or AP US History class, you will meet with your counselor in the library to finalize your requests. Please be prepared at that time! If you do not have one of these courses, please report to the library during an open period. Be sure to return both the blue registration worksheet and the print out from portal with signatures on both forms.