Loveland High School 2020-21 Registration Class of 2023 Please use - PDF document

Loveland High School 2020-21 Registration Class of 2023

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This is an example of a transcript that can be accessed through Parent Portal. To see your transcript: 1) Log on to Parent Portal 2) Click on “Reports” on the left side of the screen 3) Choose “Unofficial Transcript”

Class of 2023 Graduation Requirements & Diploma Options

LHS vs. 4-Year College Entrance Requirements Higher Education LHS Requirements Admission Requirements (HEAR) English (4) English (4) Math (3) OR (4) Math (4) Science (3) Science (3) Social Studies (3) Social Studies (3) World Language (2) World Language (1-3) Health (.5) Fitness (.5) Fine Art (1.0) OR Fine Art (.5)/Applied Art (.5) Electives: Academic Electives (2) 24 Credit Diploma - 7 28 Credit Diploma - 10

Colorado Department of Higher Education Admissions Guidelines

4.0 credits required for LHS Graduation Same requirement for colleges (HEAR) 9 th ELA R/W A 0.5 ELA LANG A OR S/L A 0.5 10 th ELA R/W B 0.5 - Creative Writing - Science Fiction & Fantasy - Journalism - Literacy - Honors ELA LANG A OR S/L A 0.5 - See choices on course offering sheet 11 th ELA R/W C 0.5 ELA LANG D 0.5 OR AP English Language 1.0 IB DP Language A 11 1.0 12 th ELA R/W D 0.5 College Composition 0.5 ELA S/L D 0.5 OR AP English Literature 1.0 IB DP Language A 12 1.0

3.0/4.0 credits required for LHS graduation* 4.0 credits needed to college entrance (HEAR) Typical Math Sequence: – Algebra 1 – Geometry – Algebra 2* – Pre Calculus* – AP Calculus AB – AP Calculus BC *Accelerated courses available Additional Math Courses: – Math Studies – AP Statistics – Advanced Algebra w/Financial Applications 3.0 credits needed for 24 credit diploma 4.0 credits needed for 28 credit diploma

3.0 credits needed for LHS graduation Same requirement for most colleges (HEAR) Geophysical Lab 1.0 Geophysical Lab IB MYP/Honors 1.0 Biology 1.0 Biology IB MYP/Honors 1.0 Chemistry (*Highly suggested for students planning to take IB DP Chemistry HL) 1.0 Chemistry Honors (*Highly suggested for AP Chemistry) 1.0 Environmental Science 1.0 Physics 1.0 Semester Science Classes: Human Anatomy and Physiology I 0.5 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 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 11/12 (two year course) 1.0 IB DP Chemistry 11/12 (two year course) 1.0 IB DP Environmental Systems & Societies SL 1.0

3.0 for LHS graduation Same requirement for most colleges (HEAR) *Civics 0.5 *Civics Honors 1.0 *Civics/Geography IB MYP/Honors 1.0 *World Geography 1.0 *World Geography Honors 0.5 *World History 1.0 *World History IB MYP/Honors 1.0 (Highly suggested for MYP students) *Modern America 1.0 *Economics 0.5 Sociology 0.5 Psychology 0.5 AP SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES: *AP Human Geography 1.0 *AP Micro Economics 0.5 *AP Macro Economics 0.5 AP Psychology 1.0 *AP U.S. Government/Politics 0.5 *AP U..S History 1.0 * - meets graduation requirements

2.0 credit needed for LHS graduation. Check colleges for their requirements. Most 4 year colleges require 2 years of the same language. American Sign Language 1 & 2 1.0 (Not approved for IB Diploma Programme) French 1 - French 5 1.0 German 1 - German 4 1.0 Spanish 1 - Spanish 5 1.0 French, German and Spanish classes are taught at both the standard level and the IB MYP/Honors level. AP or college credit may be available at level 4 or 5 in each language.

1.0 physical education credit needed for LHS graduation • Fitness is required to graduate 0.5 (Fitness must be completed before taking any other PE course) Options for taking Fitness: Fitness Aquatics & Fitness Team Sports & Fitness Women’s Weights & Fitness Men’s Weights & Fitness • Health is required to graduate 0.5 Some examples of P.E. electives include: Weights Team Sports Lifetime Sports Lifeguarding Aquatics

1.0 credit required for graduation ART Drawing 1 - 2 0.5 Sculpture/Ceramics 1 - 2 0.5 Photography 1 – 3 0.5 Video Production 1 - 2 0.5 Computer Graphics 1 - 2 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*

BUSINESS Computer Applications 0.5 Computer Graphics – Business 1 0.5 Sports/Entertainment Marketing 0.5 Intro to Business & Marketing 0.5 CONSUMER & FAMILY STUDIES Childhood & Adolescent Development 0.5 Culinary Careers and Nutrition 0.5 Design Seminar 0.5 Education Exploration 0.5 INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AMPED 1.0 Geometry in Construction 1.0 Project Design Team 1.0 *See course description book for more options*

Biology Calculus AB/BC Chemistry 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

IB Diploma Pathway What courses should I take if plan to pursue an IB Diploma? You may take any course you choose to fill each academic area. For science specific questions: If you plan to take IB Biology, take a different class as a sophomore. If you plan to take IB Chemistry, it is suggested that you take Chemistry as a sophomore.

International Baccalaurete Programme • At this point in time, you are just choosing whether or not to continue with the Middle Years Programme. If you are continuing, be sure to enter 8688/8689 – Personal Project on your registration form. • In your sophomore year, you will choose how you want to move forward. Information regarding the IB Diploma Programme will be shared throughout next year.

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

• Programs offered in 2020-2021 – Manufacturing & Design – Construction Skilled Trades – Health Science – Information Technology • Application is required – website URL for online application located on course list (page 4 of your packet) • Sign up for program on worksheet AFTER completing online application • All programs fill two periods per semester (four lines on registration form)

• Front Range CC pathways  Automotive Technology & Service  Welding & Metal Fabrication • Aims CC pathways  Animation  Graphic Design  Fire Science  Emergency Medical Services

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

Choose “2020 - 21 Registration” on left side of LHS Counseling page

Online Course Requests Click on “More” heading after logging in to Portal then choose “Course Registration”

Search for Classes 1. Click on the blue “Add Course” button 2. Search by Course Name or Course Number

Click a course title to view a class description

Click “Add Request” button to add the class to list of requests; Choose “Add Alternate” to add to list of alternate choices

By clicking on the + sign, you can select courses without viewing a class description Remember to add both semesters for each full year course (1.0 credit)

As you enter your requests, they will appear in a list of Course Requests Your list needs to include a minimum of 14/16 units (7.0 credits)

To Drop a Request: • Click on the red X next to the course title in your list of requests • Confirm the drop by choosing “Delete”

After requesting all classes (at least 14), choose 4 alternates. • List alternates in priority order. • Move course requests to alternates by clicking “Convert to Alternate” button

Your online course registration is compete when your list includes at least 14 out of 16 units (classes) + 4 alternates Click “Print” 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: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th During your math class, you will meet with your counselor to turn in your forms. Please be prepared at that time! Make sure your selections are entered into your portal account. Be sure to return both the green worksheet and the print out from portal with signatures on both forms.