Transcript Welcome to High School! - Lapeer Community Schools
WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL!
Lapeer West Panthers!
WELCOME
Mr. Tim Zeeman, Principal
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LAPEER WEST ADMINISTRATIVE AND COUNSELING STAFF Mr. Tim Zeeman, Principal Ms. Mary Haslinger, Assistant Principal Mr. Aaron Shinn, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Mr. Mike Smith, Dean of Students Mrs. Julie Pecore, Counselor (A-F) Mrs. Jan Ciaramella, Counselor (G-Pa) Mrs. Karol Settergren, Counselor (Pe-Z )
Varsity JV (if student interest) FALL
Sideline Cheer Cross Country (no cuts) Boys
Varsity JV (if student interest)
Girls
Varsity JV (if student interest)
Football (no cuts)
Varsity JV Freshmen
Boys Soccer
Varsity JV (if student interest)
Girls Swim and Dive (no cuts)
Varsity (Coop with East)
Boys Tennis (no cuts)
Varsity JV (if student interest)
Girls Volleyball
Varsity JV Freshmen
ATHLETICS
WINTER
Boys Basketball
Varsity JV Freshmen
Girls Basketball
SPRING Varsity JV Freshmen (if student interest)
Baseball Lacrosse
Varsity Varsity JV Freshmen Boys Varsity Girls Varsity
Bowling (no cuts) Girls Competitive Cheer
Varsity JV (if student interest) Varsity JV Freshmen (if student interest)
Softball Girls Soccer
Varsity JV Varsity (Coop with East)
Ice Hockey Girls Tennis (no cuts)
Varsity JV
Boys Swim and Dive (no cuts) Track (no cuts)
Varsity Boys Varsity Girls Varsity
Wrestling (no cuts)
Varsity JV
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
*All athletes meet with Mr. Shinn *Athletes must have: --completed physical (dated April 15, 2013, or after) --Emergency/Med. Card --Athletic Code of Conduct Card --Eligibility check (Students must pass 67% of third trimester eighth grade classes (2013 summer school classes will be considered for eligibility.) *Clearance dates and times: August 1 st 8:00-3:00 August 5 st 8:00-3:00 August 6 th August 7 th 8:00-3:00 8:00-3:00 August 8 th 8:00-3:00 *Pay-to-Participate is due before the athlete may participate in a game.
*There will be an athlete orientation in April. Please pick up a coaches’ contact sheet tonight.
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE REQUIREMENTS Students wishing to play college sports will want to select courses that are approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse. Approved courses are indicated in the course catalog.
Generally NCAA Clearinghouse will require 16 cores classes on the high school transcript and two years of approved world language classes.
At the conclusion of the junior year of high school, students will register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. Now is the time to plan out all four years for this process.
LCS HIGH SCHOOL STRUCTURE 2013/2014 SCHOOL YEAR Students will take six classes each trimester. All core classes such as English, science, social studies, math and world language will be 3 trimesters in length.
Classes will be 55 minutes in length.
The day begins at 7:25am and ends at 2:10pm.
Students will have to pass all three sections of each core to meet the requirements for graduation.
Sample 9th Grade Schedule
Term 1
English 9A Math A Physical Science A World History A French IA Health
Term 2
English 9B Math B Physical Science B World History B French IB Art IA
Term 3
English 9C Math C Physical Science C World History C French IC Art IB
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2017
4 years of English 4 years of Math , including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Student must also have math/math related senior year.
3 years of Social Studies , including World History, Civics/Economics, and US History 3 years of Science , including 1 year of Biology, and 1 year of Chemistry or Physics 1 Term of Physical Education and Health 1 Year of Visual and Performing Arts 2 years of World Language Must be the same language and in consecutive years.
Online Computer Requirement
HOW CREDITS ARE AWARDED
Credits are awarded to students who successfully complete and pass with a D- or better in each class each trimester.
Students are awarded 18 credits per year for successfully passing each class.
Students start their high school transcript as freshmen and credits are accumulated throughout their four years toward graduation and their final high school GPA.
ENGLISH—12 Credits
English 9 A, B, C = 3 credits English 10 A, B, C = 3 credits English 11 A, B, C = 3 credits English 12, A, B, C = 3 credits
SOCIAL STUDIES—9 Credits
World History A, B, C = 3 credits Civics A and B = 2 credits Economics = 1 credit US History A, B, C = 3 credits
MATH—11 Credits
Algebra I A, B, C = 3 credits Geometry A, B, C = 3 credits Algebra II A, B, C = 3 credits Math/Math related A and B = 2 credits minimum
SCIENCE—9 Credits
Physical Science A, B, C = 3 credits Biology A, B, C = 3 credits Chemistry A, B, C OR Physics A, B, C = 3 credits
WORLD LANGUAGE—6 Credits
Two consecutive years of the same world language.
Spanish I and II A, B, C OR French I and II A, B, C OR ASL I and II A, B, C
VISUAL, PERFORMING, APPLIED ARTS—3 Credits
These are courses such as art, music, and industrial arts. SEE LIST PROVIDED BY COUNSELORS
OTHER—2 Credits
Physical Education = 1 credit Health = 1 credit
TOTALS
English 12 Social Studies 9 Math Science 11 Other 9 2 VPA 3 World Language 6 Electives 20
TOTAL POSSIBLE = 72 TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION = 69
MMC WORLD LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: THE CLASS OF 2017 Two consecutive years of the same world language is required for the incoming freshmen.
Colleges such as the University of Michigan Ann Arbor like to see two or MORE years of world language in grades 9-12 on the high school transcript.
Parents and students should check with colleges they are interested in for more specific requirements, or talk to your counselor.
PE AND HEALTH
In the past, Physical Education and Health have been strongly recommended for the freshman schedule.
With the new language requirement, some students may opt to delay PE and Health to a later year in high school if they need to. Students are encouraged to sign up for summer school if they would like to get some requirements out of the way in order to fit other classes in later, such as Advanced Placement courses.
HIGH SCHOOL PLAN/EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (EDP) This chart is located on page 81 of the COURSE CATALOG. We encourage parents and students to complete this. Planning out all four years of high school early will provide a roadmap or blue print for a student to follow. Students also can access the plan they have been working on in Career Cruising.
This will enable students to plan for elective courses based on their career pathways. It helps students plan for the selection of Advanced Placement courses.
Planning ahead will help ensure that all of the MMC requirements are met.
WHAT CLASSES DO I NEED TO TAKE IN 9 TH GRADE? WHAT’S OPTIONAL?
• • • • • • Required Classes English 9 A, B, C Math A, B, C Science A, B, C World History A, B, C Electives (6) • • • • Optional MMC Classes Physical Education/Lifetime Fitness Health World Language • TOTAL: 18 credits for the year
WHAT MIGHT A SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?
Term 1
English 9 A Algebra I A Physical Science A World History A Health Band A
Term 2
English 9 B Algebra I B Physical Science B World History B Spanish I B Band B
Term 3
English 9 C Algebra I C Physical Science C World History C Spanish I C Band C
WHAT MIGHT A SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?
Term 1
English 9 A Algebra I A Physical Science A World History A Physical Education Introduction to Business
Term 2
English 9 B Algebra I B Physical Science B World History B Art I A Speech
Term 3
English 9 C Algebra I C Physical Science C World History C Art I B Clothing Construction
HOW DO I COMPLETE THE COURSE SELECTION SHEET?
Keep these things in mind
This is YOU scheduling for YOU. (Use the Course Catalog as a reference.) There is no guarantee that requesting the same classes as your friend will result in you having those classes the same hour. Think about your future!
PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE Consider your educational and career goals, Keeping in mind the MMC requirements, Ed. Tech option, and the available electives, plan out your four years. This will help you avoid regrets about course selection. (Use the back of the Course Selection sheet.) ELECTIVES Be sure to list your electives IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE, including your 4 alternates.
Sign up for both the A and B term of electives that are more than 1 term in length. PREREQUISITES Some classes have courses that must be completed before they can be taken. Read the course descriptions carefully. (See Pottery on page 18. You must complete Art I A and I B in order to take it.) MMC REQUIREMENTS Keep in mind that health, physical education and 2 years of a world language are required for graduation. While you do not have to take them this year, seriously consider doing so.
Course Selection Sheet
Elective Options
INTRO TO BUSINESS PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHOTO EDITING HEALTH ART -A ART -B
ALTERNATE COURSE SELECTIONS
It is very important for students to list four alternate selections.
Students will enter these in PowerSchool and write them on their course selection sheet.
If there is a schedule conflict, counselors will select alternate classes to add to the student’s schedule.
A FEW WORDS ABOUT AP COURSES
Advanced Placement classes provide a rigorous course of study for students who want to challenge themselves.
Students will learn critical thinking and advanced writing skills.
Students who take the AP exam (There is a fee for this May test.) and earn a qualifying score can earn college credit.
East and West each offer about 12 AP courses.
AP World History is the only AP course open to freshmen.
In order to be eligible, a student must have an average score of 20 on the reading and English portions of the EXPLORE, A’s in English and social studies, and a strong desire to challenge him/herself.
Required summer work must be completed.
Students are expected to remain in the class for the entire year. (One cannot “try it out” to see how it goes.
LAPEER WEST ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE OFFERINGS AP English Language Composition AP English Literature AP Biology AP Chemistry AP US History AP Government AP World History AP Statistics AP Psychology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Studio Art AP Spanish AP French
LAPEER COUNTY EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY CENTER PROGRAMS
19 Career-focused training programs 2 years (11 th and 12 th grades) Students attend for 3 hours each day A variety of certifications are possible Matriculation agreements with local colleges For more information: www. lapeeredtech.org
If a student is at all interested in attending, it is very important that he/she takes world language in 9 th and 10 th
grade.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARNING HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
Testing Out
Summer School
After School Campus
Online Courses
Dual Enrollment
Tuition/Fees may apply.
TESTING OUT
In high school, students have the option to test out of classes for high school credit Testing out is offered prior to each trimester. Students must score an 77% or better on the test to be awarded high school credit. Students receive credit only for testing out. Grades will not appear on the high school transcript for testing out.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Students will be able to take classes over the summer to advance in their curriculum.
Students will also sign up for summer school to recover credits lost during the school year.
Art Shows and Exhibits Band Boosters Band/Music Programs and Competition Baseball Basketball Blood Drive Book Club Bowling Cheerleading Class Officers Cross Country Dances Drama Club Equestrian Food Drive Football Foreign Exchange French Club Garden Club Golf Hockey Homecoming Activities
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Key Club Lacrosse Marching Band National Honor Society OMNI Leadership Council Peer Resistance Peer Tutoring Pep Assemblies Powder Puff Football Quiz Bowl Scholastic Art Competition Soccer Softball Spanish Club Star Lab Student Council Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball Weight Lifting Wrestling
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