Freshman Course Selection

Liberty High School looks forward to the Class of 2018!!

How is high school different than middle school?

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Mixed grade levels in classes and lunch.

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Earning credits

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Graduation requirements

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Extra curricular activities

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Independence and opportunities

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Self-advocacy

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Choosing your own classes

Get to Know Us!

 Principal - Mr. Tom Clowes  Assistant Principals:  Ms. Shannon Zepp (A-K)  Mr. Jared Wastler (L-Z)  School Counselors:  Mrs. Kelly Hamilton (A-E)  Mrs. Shaunti Taylor (F-K)  Mr. Jonathan Putt (L-R)  Mrs. Jessica Quinn (S-Z)  Crisis Counselor - Mrs. Kathy Horneman

Graduation Requirements

       4 credits of English English 9 English 10 AP Lang or English 11 AP Lit or English 12  3 credits of Social Studies Govt., US History & World History      4 credits of Math (if no completer) Conceptual Algebra Algebra I Geometry Algebra II/DA Probability & Statistics or Trig/PreCalculus   3 credits of Science Conceptual Physics, Chemistry, and Biology I  1 credit of Fine Arts  Foundations of Technology  1 credit of Physical Ed (2 classes)  ½ credit of Health  ½ credit of Financial Literacy (grades 11-12)  2 credits of same World Language or 2 credits of Advanced Technology and/or a Completer Program

Math

• I took Algebra I in middle school – 9 th grade class: Honors Geometry or Geometry • I took Accelerated 8 school: – 9 th th grade math in middle grade class: Honors Algebra I or Algebra I • I took 8 th grade math: – 9 th grade class: Algebra I or Conceptual Algebra Please pay attention to the recommendations of your 8 th grade teachers!

And More Requirements…..

   Students must PASS all High School Assessment Tests ( Government, Algebra, English (after English 10), Biology) Students must complete 75 service learning hours Students must earn a minimum total of 25 credits  A minimum of 4 credits must be earned your senior year  Students must attend 4 years beyond the 8 th grade of high school

Dual Completers/ Career Majors

• • • Many colleges want to see a career focus through your course work.

A completer program or a career major is a great way to take classes you find interesting and gain career awareness.

Let your counselor know what you are interested in and they can help recommend courses and make sure you have the requirements for each program.

Completer Programs: Pathways to Careers

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Arts Cluster

– Print Production – Video Production – Textiles & Fashion •

Science Cluster

- Academy of Health Professionals - CASE Ag. Science, Animal (LHS) - CASE Ag. Science, Plant( LHS) - Wildlife & Natural Resources (LHS ) Biomedical Science *LHS Science based completers require Honors Intro to Ag & Tech, strongly suggested to take this course in 9 grade.

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Completer Programs Cont…

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Business Cluster

• • • • Marketing ( LHS) Accounting ( LHS) Administrative Services (LHS) Business Administration & Management (LHS) Computer Technology Academy of Finance (WHS) • • • • • • •

Social Services Cluster

Cosmetology Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education (LHS) Education: Middle and High School (WHS) Emergency Medical Service Food Service & Hospitality Management (LHS) Homeland Security: Criminal Justice

Completer Programs Cont….

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Technical Cluster

• Auto Service Technology Building Maintenance Carpentry CISCO Networking Academy Collision Repair Drafting Electrical Construction Engineering: Project Lead the Way • • • • • Heavy Equipment and Truck Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Landscaping Design Manufacturing and Machine Technologies Masonry Welding

CCCTC’s Completer Program Requirements

• • • • Very competitive high schools.

applicants come from all county Looking for: – Good grades, at least 2.0 GPA – Good attendance, at least 94% – Course work that is relevant to program – Meet pre-requisites for program – Can visit CCCTC to look at programs more closely Applications in School Counseling Office, mailed home in Fall of 10 th Grade Open House- Next October at CCCTC

Liberty’s Schedule

• • • • • • Liberty runs on a 4 mod day schedule. What does this mean?

We have four marking periods which make up two semesters. Each semester (Fall/Spring) is 18 weeks long. Classes meet for 83-88 minutes.

Classes are either 1 credit (meeting every day for 1 semester or every other day for a year) for a semester) or ½ credit (meeting every other day Lunch is assigned according to your third mod class.

Students can earn a total of 8 credits per year.

Mod 1 Advisory/ PAWS Mod 2 Mod 3 Mod 4

Sample Schedule

Semester One

A Day English 9 English 9 Wednesday: Advisory Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: PAWS Algebra I Algebra I Conceptual Physics Band I B Day Conceptual Physics PE I Mod 1 Advisory/ PAWS Mod 2 Mod 3 Mod 4 A Day

Semester Two

Foundations of Tech B Day Foundations of Tech Wednesday: Advisory Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: PAWS French I Government Band I French I Government Health I

Advisory Program

• Who?

– For all students, based on your interests – Stay with the same advisor during your 4 years at LHS • Why? – Create smaller learning communities – Connect with a caring adult – Meet new friends – Foster parent involvement • What?

– Help review course scheduling – Point you in the right direction – Update Portfolio

PAWS

“Promoting Achievement With Students” Students report to their advisory group every day after first mod for 30 minutes. On Wednesdays, they work on grade specific advisory lessons and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday are for PAWS time.

PAWS is an enrichment time for students to receive extra help from teachers, attend club meetings, see their school counselor, and complete make-up assignments.

How do I select classes?

• • • • • Begin with academics, consider your current performance and level of class.

Consider your teacher recommendations that were sent home to you and your parents/guardians. Discuss with your parents/guardians. Signatures are required!!

Levels chosen determine difficulty and amount of homework.

– You do not have to select all your academics at the same level.

Read course descriptions in the Program of Studies, check for prerequisites.

What else should I consider when selecting classes?

• • • • Next, consider graduation requirements and recommendations for freshmen: – Health, P.E. I, Foundations of Technology, Teen Leadership, LET ( JROTC) @ Century.

Remember, some of your electives create opportunities to explore career ideas, such as courses in Business, Agriscience, or Family & Consumer Science. Prerequisites, ex: Art I is needed before moving on to Art II, PE I is needed before other PE courses. Once you choose your courses during the scheduling nights in February, it can be very difficult to change them.

Course Selection Sheets & Program of Studies Books

• • Levels of Courses – 1 (basic) – 6 (academic) – 8 (honors) – 9 (advanced placement) All course descriptions are in the Program of Studies- please read to make sure you know what you are signing up for. • • • • Must Choose Alternates courses: 2 (½) credit and 2 (1.0) credit. If your original course requests do not fill in our master schedule, we will use your alternates. Use PENCIL ONLY!!!

Keep in mind graduation requirements.

Must have 8 credits total.

Future Opportunities

• • • • Advanced Placement Courses (AP) Career & Technology Completer Programs Internships Dual Enrollment To be eligible for these opportunities, keep your grades up, have good attendance, & complete your service hours. Please let your School Counselors know if you have questions or would like to plan ahead for one of these great opportunities.

Important Dates:

   January 23- Transition Night 6pm at LHS. Building tours at 5:00, 5:20, and 5:40  Parents and students learn about scheduling, special education, sports, getting involved, and clubs February 6 and February 12 Scheduling nights 4:00-6:45 at LHS.

 Parents can sign up for a time to meet with an advisor about individual course requests during the January 23. Transition Night on If you and your parents are unable to attend the transition night, please contact LHS (410-751 3560) on January 24 to schedule your scheduling conference date and time.

Course Number Liberty High School Course Request Registration Sheet 2012-2013 Course Title Credits 1.0 .5

Alternate Selections Must Select: 2(1.0) and 2(.5) credit classes Course Title Credits 1.0 .5

1 1 0 5 5 0

Name: Advisor: Grade: Total Credits Selected Must = 8.0 ◄*

TOTAL

LHS will make every effort to schedule the courses you select. We reserve the right to make schedule changes in the event of conflicts, insufficient course enrollment, or when teacher services are not available to teach the course. Seniors and juniors will be given preference in a course that is needed for graduation or a completer program.

Teachers are hired and books and materials are purchased based upon the choices made on course selection sheets.

No person will be denied admission to any school, program, or course of study in Carroll County Schools on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap. Any student having inquiries regarding the application of these rights should contact the Principal at 410-751-3560, or the Director of Pupil Services, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, MD 21157, 410-751-3000.

Student Signature ______________________________________ Parent Signature___________________________________________Advisor’s Signature______________________________________ (*Please see back) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office Use Only: Data Entry Date:___________________Entered by:___________________________________

LHS quiz

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What is our principal’s name?

1. Mr. Clowes 2.

What is the LHS mascot?

1. Bartholow, the Lion 3.

How many credits do you take each year?

1. 8 credits per year 4.

What is the minimum GPA required for CCCTC applications?

1. 2.0

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What do you do during PAWS?

1. Meet with teachers or counselor, attend clubs, work on assignments 6.

When is the LHS transition night?

1. Thursday, January 23 at 6pm 7.

How many credits of Math do you need to graduate?

1. 4 credits of math, including a senior year math class 8.

What is a dual completer?

1. Dual completer is taking at least two credits of a foreign language/ advanced technology and a completer program (through LHS or CCCTC)