Transcript 8TH GRADE ORIENTATION

The Choices are Yours
• 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.
• But first, let’s learn about a
High School Diploma.
What’s a credit?
In high school, classes are counted
as credits. Classes are worth a
half credit per semester. A two
semester class is one full credit.
Some classes are one semester
and count as a half credit.
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, or
any other advanced art class. Art 1
is a prerequisite to the advanced
art classes.
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. AP courses
are available to grades 10-12.
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 college
campuses of NCTC , UNT, or TWU.
You will be eligible for these classes
during the summer after your
sophomore year.
What’s the difference between
a required class and an
elective?
Elective choices reflect a student’s
personal preferences and abilities.
Requirements are classes that all
students must take in order to
graduate.
Required Credits: Class of 2014
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
What foreign language
classes are offered?
American Sign Language
and
Spanish
What classes count
as “fine art” credits?
Art, Choir, Band (also ½ P.E.),
Dance (also counts for a P.E.),
Music, Theatre, Technical Theatre
Each of these classes have
additional classes for further study
in subsequent years.
What credit do I get for
band?
Each year of Band fulfills ½ P.E.
credit and ½ Fine Arts credit.
Fall semester=1/2 P.E., Spring=
Find Arts. LDHS requires 1.5 PE
credits for graduation.
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
Spanish 2
Athletic Information
UIL Sports Options:
Football
Basketball
Tennis
Golf
Volleyball
Baseball
Softball Soccer
Track
Cross-Country
Powerlifting
Please sign up for athletics and
list the specific sport in the lines
provided on the registration
form.
Signature for recommendation
is required.
What courses should I
choose?
Here’s an example of a typical 9th grade
schedule:
1. Athletics
2. Algebra 1
3. Biology
4. World Geography
5. English 1
6. Art 1
7. Spanish 1
8. One of the “Principles” classes
DATES TO REMEMBER:
• Pre-Registration Forms Due: FRIDAY,
Jan. 22nd. Turn in these forms to your
Middle School Counselor.
Department
Contact
Athletics
Scott Head
[email protected]
FCCLA
Tonya Monden
[email protected]
FFA
Chris Bean
[email protected]
AP
Cynthia Powers
[email protected]
Jan 21, 6:00pm- Lecture Hall
Cheerleading
Kristin Stewart
[email protected]
Feb 23, 6:00pm- Lecture Hall
Band
Tony Daniels
[email protected]
June 1 & 3, 6:30pm-Lecture Hall
Drill Team
Amy Huff
March 29, 6:00pm-Lecture Hall
[email protected]
Counseling
Debbie Cantrell
[email protected]
Scheduled Meeting
2010 – 2011 PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
Course Name
Classe
s
1
Teacher Signature Required
For Pre-AP Courses
Subject
English
English 1 or Pre-AP English 1
2
Science
Biology or Pre-AP Biology
Social Studies
World Geography or Pre-AP World Geography
3
4
Math
Algebra 1 or Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry
5
Physical
Education
PE
Athletics
Band
Cheerleading
Dance 1
High-steppers
Band/Athletics Signature
6
CTE
(Career &
Technology
Education)
Principles Courses
(Intro courses)
(Select your top 3 choices by placing a 1, 2, or 3 in the blanks.)
____ Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
____ Principles of Health Science
____ Principles of Human Services
____ Principles of Education & Training
____ Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security
____ Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance
7
Elective
ASL 1
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Theatre Tech 1
Theatre 1
Music A - Z
Pre-AP Art
Entrepreneurship
Data Entry
Journalism
BIM (formerly BCIS)
Comm. App./Health
Choir
Art 1
Music Theory
Signature Required For Spanish 2
and Pre-AP Art
8
Elective
ASL 1
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Theatre Tech 1
Theatre 1
Music A - Z
Pre-AP Art
Entrepreneurship
Data Entry
Journalism
BIM (formerly BCIS)
Comm. App./Health
Choir
Art 1
Music Theory
Signature Required For Spanish 2
and Pre-AP Art
*
Alternate
Elective
ASL 1
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Theatre Tech 1
Theatre 1
Music A - Z
Pre-AP Art
Entrepreneurship
Data Entry
Journalism
BIM (formerly BCIS)
Comm. App./Health
Choir
Art 1
Music Theory
Signature Required For Spanish 2
and Pre-AP Art