Transcript 8TH GRADE ORIENTATION

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBILITIES?
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RADIO
SPORTS
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
FFA/FCCLA/FBLA
BAND
STUDENT COUNSEL
UIL COMPETITION
THEATER
DRILL TEAM
CHEERLEADING
JOURNALISM
CHOIR
PALS
NATIONAL ART HONORS
YEARBOOK/JOURNALISM
CLASS OF 2013
WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
• You are not alone in your anticipation of a
bright future!! Your classmates are
making these choices along with you.
What’s the big deal about these
choices?
• The choices that you make today will have
an impact on what you do as an adult, so
choose wisely.
• The counselors, administrators and
teachers of LDISD are here to help you
make the best choices possible for you.
What’s a credit?
In high school, classes are counted
as credits. Classes are worth ½
credit per semester. So for a two
semester class you can earn one
credit. Some classes such as
health and speech are one
semester (1/2 credit) classes.
What’s the difference
between a required
and an elective credit?
Required credits are from core
subject areas. Elective credits
allow students to pursue special
interests like upper level art
classes. There are also
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: BCIS,
Health/Speech, Fine Arts, PE, & 2
years of a Foreign Language.
How many credits do I need
to graduate?
You must earn 27 credits to
graduate from LDHS. We have 8
class periods a day, so you can
earn 8 credits each year. It’s
possible to earn 32 credits in four
years. Most graduates earn 30
credits or more by passing all
classes.
What if I fail a class
or miss a credit?
Graduations
Requirements.
If you fail
a class, you
4 credits of math
have
the opportunity to
4 credits of science
recover
credit during
4 creditsthe
of english
4 credits of social studies
Tier
II
at
the
end
of
the
2 credits of a foreign language
school
year. credit
If the credit is
1 computer
fines arts credit
not1earned
during Tier II,
1 health/speech credit
you
1 ½will
P.E. need
credits to attend
Summer School.
What is a
Prerequisite?
A prerequisite is a required class
that must be taken BEFORE you
take another class. Example: you
must take Art 1 before you can take
ceramics, painting, photography,
electronic media or any other
advanced art class. Art 1 is a
prerequisite to the advanced
classes.
What are “alternate elective
choices?”
On your pre-registration form you
are asked to make alternate
choices just in case your chosen
classes are full or unavailable.
Please be sure to fill in these
blanks on your form in case there
are conflicts with your first choices.
How important is my 9th grade
TAKS test?
Your 9th grade TAKS is a very accurate
predictor of how you will score on the
EXIT TAKS, which your HS diploma is
dependent. This test will tell you what
areas need more work prior to the EXIT
TAKS. A high score on later tests can
EXEMPT you from certain college
entrance exams.
Do I get credit for band,
cheer and drill team?
Each of these count for ½ P.E.
credit in the fall and ½ fine arts
credit in the spring. Extra classes
in these areas are counted as
electives.
What foreign language
classes are offered?
American Sign Language
and
Spanish
What classes count
as “fine arts” credit?
We offer:
Art 1—Choir—Band—Dance—
Music A-Z—Theatre 1
Each of these classes have
additional classes for further study
in subsequent years.
What happens if I do not turn in
a pre-registration form with my
elective choices?
We will make those choices for
you! We will not adjust them later
or make changes to your schedule
if you do not turn in your form.
What classes need signatures
of recommendation by my
teachers?
You must get the signature of the
appropriate teacher, sponsor or
coach to participate in these areas:
Sports
Pre-AP classes
Band
What is a PreAP class?
A Pre-AP class is one that is more
challenging in subject material and
depth of study. Pre-AP courses
are prerequisites for AP classes in
most subject areas.
What is an AP
class?
AP is an acronym for “Advanced
Placement.” These classes are
taught on a college level and can
count for college credit if you make
a 3 or above on the AP exam
given at the end of the course.
Scoring a “3” or above on these
exams also counts as an advanced
measure for DAP.
What is DAP?
•3 years of the same foreign language instead
of 2
•Take a more rigorous math and science
DAP load
is anand
acronym for
course
“Distinguished
Achievement
•Earn
4 Advanced Measures
Program,” and it’s awarded to
Advanced
are earned by making a
studentsMeasures
who take:
“3 or above” on AP Exams and by earning a
“B” or better in Dual Credit courses. Each “3
or above” and each “B” average counts for
one advanced measure.
What’s a Dual
Credit Course?
Dual credit courses are those that will
earn both high school and college
credit. We offer some dual credit
courses on the LDHS campus, while
others can be taken on the campus
directly at NCTC , UNT, or TWU. You
will be eligible for these classes the
summer after your sophomore year.
TECH-PREP ARTICULATION:
another way to earn college credit
while in High School
We have an agreement with NCTC for
certain CTE classes that are taken at
LDHS and an “80” or better is earned,
along with a teacher recommendation
…that you can receive FREE college
credit upon enrollment at NCTC.
LDHS TechPrep Courses:
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Accounting 1
BCIS 1 and/or 2
BCIS 2 w/MOS
Ready, Set, Teach 1 (ATC also)
Child Development / Prep for Parenting (ATC also)
Anatomy/Physiology
Administrative Procedures
Intro to Business
Lake Dallas High School Four-Year /
Post-Secondary Plan
Name: (Last)__________________________ (First)_______________________ (Middle)____________________
This is a tentative plan to help give you, your parents, and your school
some direction as you progress through high school. As you fill in your
plan, remember that it is only a plan and should be revisited as needed to
ensure your educational success throughout your four years at high school.
Plan carefully and select academic courses and electives that will support
your interests, career goals, and post-secondary plans.
High School Graduation Plan: (check one)
Recommended (27 credits)
Distinguished Achievement (27 credits)
LDHS Classification Credits:
Sophomore (10th)
6 credits
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Junior (11 )
12 credits
Senior (12th)
19 credits
Grade___________ Date _______________
Career Clusters: (check one)
www.ldisd.net/~4yearplan
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Business, Management & Administration
Education & Training
Health Sciences
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales & Service
Other:_____________________________________
Undecided
Post-Secondary Plans: (check as many as apply)
Certificate / Licensure
Technical Training
Full-time Employment
Other ___________________________________________
2 year degree / Community College
4 year degree / College / University
Military
LDHS Four-Year / Post-Secondary Plan—
Credits/High School
Requirements
Computer (1)
Health (.5)
Communication Application
(.5)
Physical Education (1.5)
Fine Arts
( 1 credit in the same course)
Foreign Language (2)
(2 credits of the same
language)
Electives (4.5)
Grade 9
BCIS 1
Health
Comm. App.
PE
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
STEP 1—Select a Career Cluster
Career Clusters: (check one)
www.ldisd.net
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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Business, Management & Administration
Education & Training
Health Sciences
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales & Service
Other:_____________________________________
Undecided
Career Cluster Information…
• www.ldisd.net
• Select High school campus
• Select “09-10 Pre-Registration
Information” in Quicklinks
• Click on 2009 – 2010 Pre-Registration
Information link
• Click on “Elective Course Selection
Information” link
Texas’ adoption of the US Department of Education’s 16
Career Clusters with 81 pathways identifying high-growth/
high-paying jobs in the 21st century Texas economy.
Information provided per cluster:
• Suggested LDHS Career-Related Courses
• Post-Secondary College Credit Opportunities
plus Certifications
• Student Organizations
EDUCATION & TRAINING
CAREER CLUSTER
DESCRIPTION
PATHWAYS
Planning, managing and
providing education and
training services, and related
learning support services.
*Administration & Administrative
Support
*Professional Support Services
*Teaching / Training
LDHS CAREER-RELATED COURSES
BUSINESS EDUCATION
FAMILY & CONSUMER
SCIENCES
Business Computer
Information Systems
1 (Tech Prep)
Child Development /
Preparation for
Parenting (Tech Prep)
(State Articulation)
Family & Career
Management
Individual & Family Life
Personal & Family
Development
Ready, Set, Teach! I & II
(Tech Prep) (State
Articulation)
OTHER
Career Preparation
(work-based learning)
LDHS Four-Year / Post-Secondary Plan—
Credits/High School
Requirements
Computer (1)
Health (.5)
Communication Application
(.5)
Physical Education (1.5)
Grade 9
Grade 10
BCIS 1
Health /
Communication Appl.
Fine Arts
( 1 credit in the same course)
Fine Art
Foreign Language (2)
(2 credits of the same
language)
F. Lang. 1
F. Lang. 2
Electives (4.5)
Personal &
Family
Development
Prep for
Parenting /
Child Dev.
Grade 11
Grade 12
Ready, Set,
Teach! 1
Ready, Set,
Teach! 2
Ready, Set,
Teach! 1
Ready, Set,
Teach! 2
Fam. Career
Mgmt / Ind.
Family Life
Freshman Course Elective Choices
Art 1 or Art 1 PAP
Theatre Arts 1
Stagecraft-Technical Theatre 1
Band: Marching
Band: Jazz (by audition only)
Choir: General or Men’s
Choir: Treble/ Concert or Show (by audition)
Freshman Course Electives
Choices
• Intro. to the World of Agriculture/Applied
AG Science
• Intro. to Business
• Journalism
• Personal and Family Development
• American Sign Language 1
• Spanish
Options for 1 ½ PE Credits
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Physical Education
Athletics
Marching Band (PE credit fall semester)
Cheerleading (PE credit fall semester)
Drill Team (PE Credit fall semester)
Athletic Information
• Athletic classes during the school day:
Football, Basketball, Volleyball and
Soccer. Please sign up for athletic
classes in the spaces provided on the
registration form.
• After school sports that are not an athletic
class during the day: Golf, Baseball,
Softball, Tennis, Track/CC Track. Please
list these on the line provided.
Graduation Credits Class of 2013
Recommended
Distinguished Achievement
English
4
4
Math
4
4
Science
4
4
Social Studies
4
4
Physical Education
1.5
1.5
Health
.5
.5
Communication Applications
.5
.5
Technology
1
1
Fine Arts
1
1
Foreign Language
2
3
4.5
3.5
Electives
Advanced Measures
Total
4 measures
27 credits
27 credits plus 4 measures
2009 – 2010 PRE REGISTRATION FORM
Name_____________________________________________
Last
Subject
First
Present Grade________
Middle
First Semester Course Name
REC. DAP
Circle one Diploma Type
Second Semester Course Name
Teacher Signature for
PreAP classes
English
English 1
English 1
Biology
Biology
Science
Social Studies
World Geography
Comm App
Health
World Geography
Communication Applications
Health
Technology
BCIS 1
Math
BCIS 1
Circle one
Circle one
Algebra 1 or Geometry
Algebra 1 or Geometry
Cheerleading
Athletics
PE
Band
Elective
Coach or Sponsor
Signature
In case of program conflicts, my alternative electives are:
1.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
List all sport(s) you plan on participating in next year.
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Student Signature________________________________________________
Counselor Check______
Parent’s Signature_______________________________________ Date_______________
Clerk Check_________
Reminder: This schedule is for the whole school year. Please choose wisely.
Courses needing signatures will not be added without the required signature.
Check the course handbook for guidelines.
Due January 29th @ 8th Grade Orientation
How many electives
can I choose as a
freshman?
You make 2 choices from 4 areas.
Area 1: PE credit (sports, cheer, drill
team or regular P.E.)
Area 2: Fine Arts
Area 3: Foreign Language
Area 4: Personal Family
Development, Ag, Business and
Journalism
2009 – 2010 PRE REGISTRATION FORM
Name_____________________________________________
Last
Subject
First
Present Grade________
Middle
First Semester Course Name
REC. DAP
Circle one Diploma Type
Second Semester Course Name
Teacher Signature for
PreAP classes
English
English 1
English 1
Biology
Biology
Science
Social Studies
World Geography
Comm App
Health
World Geography
Communication Applications
Health
Technology
BCIS 1
Math
BCIS 1
Circle one
Circle one
Algebra 1 or Geometry
Algebra 1 or Geometry
Cheerleading
Athletics
PE
Band
Elective
Coach or Sponsor
Signature
In case of program conflicts, my alternative electives are:
1.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
List all sport(s) you plan on participating in next year.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Student Signature________________________________________________
Counselor Check______
Parent’s Signature_______________________________________ Date_______________
Clerk Check_________
Reminder: This schedule is for the whole school year. Please choose wisely.
Courses needing signatures will not be added without the required signature.
Check the course handbook for guidelines.
Due January 29th @ 8th Grade Orientation
DATES TO REMEMBER:
• Pre-Registration Forms Due: FRIDAY,
FEB 6. Turn in these forms to your home
room teacher.
Compulsory Attendance Law:
• State law requires that a student between
the ages of six and 18 attend school,
unless the student is otherwise excused
from attending or legally exempt.
• A court of law may impose penalties if the
student is: absent from school on 10 or
more days within a 6 months period, or is
absent on 3 or more days (or parts of
days) within a 4 week period.
Attendance Information:
• Absence from School Policy: Students
must bring a note from a Dr. or parent
stating the reason for the absence.
Students have two school days to turn in
the note for an EXCUSED absence.
• Late Arrival Policy: Students have two
school days to turn in a note for a late
arrival to be considered EXCUSED .