Transcript 8th Grade Parent Night

2012
8th Grade Family Night
Presented by the
Lake Dallas High School
Academic Center
Welcome PARENTS of the CLASS OF 2016!
LAKE DALLAS
HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. Kristi Strickland Principal
•Fernando Natividad,
Associate Principal
•Billy Humphries, Assistant Principal
•Corey Hailey, Assistant Principal
•Bob Plagge, Assistant Principal
LDHS is a Recognized Campus
Academic Center
Academic Advisors
Lake Dallas High School
LDHS is a Recognized Campus
Pre-AP Information
th
Meeting Feb. 7
AP Coordinator Cynthia Powers
6:30 Performance Hall
LDHS is a Recognized Campus
Preparing For High
School
Bell Schedule
Modified Block
1st Block (45 minutes)
8:30-9:15
Meets every day
9:20-10:55
2A (90 minutes)
2B (90 minutes)
11:00-1:05
3A (90 minutes + lunch)
3B (90 minutes + lunch)
1:10-2:40
4A (90 minutes)
4B (90 minutes)
2:45-3:30
5th Block (45 minutes)
Meets every day
Terminology
Credits- earned by semester-every class each semester
receives ½ credit for passing grades and acceptable
attendance
Excessive absences may equal loss of credit
Pre-requisite- a course required before taking another course
Elective Course- courses that are not specified as required
Required Course- courses mandated for graduation
GPA- (Grade Point Average) of all courses except Physical Ed.
Numerical grades are converted to a weighted 4.0 scale
Class Rank- GPA provides ranking within a class; Refer to
LDHS Course Guide for specific information
EOC- End of Course Exams- H.S. version of STAAR testing;
Refer to LDHS Course Guide for specific information
How many credits do I need
to graduate?
You must earn 27 credits to
graduate from LDHS. 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
If
you failRequirements.
a class, you have
4 credits of math
the opportunity
to recover
4 credits of science
the credit
4 credits during
of english Tier II at
4
credits
of
social
studies
the end
of
the
school
year.
2 credits of a foreign language
If the
creditcredit
is not earned
1 computer
1 fine arts
credit
during
Tier
II, you will
1 health/speech credit
need
1 ½ to
P.E.attend
credits Summer
School.
What are 9th grade
Core and
Required Courses?
Core Courses (4):
English I, Algebra or Geometry,
World Geography and Biology.
Additional Required Courses (5):
Physical Education, Fine Arts,
Technology (BIM), Foreign
Language, Health/Speech
What foreign language classes
are offered?
American Sign Language
and
Spanish
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=
Fine Arts. LDHS requires 1 PE
credit for graduation.
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 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.
Graduation Requirements: Class of 2016
Recommended
Distinguished Achievement
English
4
4
Math
4
4
Science
4
4
Social Studies
4
4
Physical Education
1
1
Health
.5
.5
Communication Applications
.5
.5
Technology
1
1
Fine Arts
1
1
Foreign Language
2
3
Electives
5
4
Advanced Measures
Total
4 measures
27 credits
27 credits plus 4 measures
What’s the difference between
Recommended and
Distinguished Diplomas?
Distinguished Achievement Plan
(DAP) is the same as the
Recommended Plan but with an
added 3rd year of a Foreign
Language and four (4) additional
advanced measures.
How are “Advanced
Measures” earned ?
Passing score on an AP Exam
B Average in Anatomy Physiology
National Merit Scholar Finalist
Dual Credit Courses with a grade of
“B” or better
What’s a Dual
Credit Course?
Dual credit courses are those that will
earn both high school and college
credit. We offer dual credit courses
(online and with an instructor) on
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 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
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. Principles of Agriculture
7. Spanish 1
8. Comm.App./Health
1.
2012 – 2013 PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
Course Name
Classes
Subject
1
English
2
Science
Teacher Signature Required
For Pre-AP Courses
Circle one in each box
English 1 or Pre-AP English 1
Biology or Pre-AP Biology
Social Studies
3
4
World Geography or Pre-AP World Geography
Math
Algebra 1 or Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry
5
6
Physical
Education
PE
CTE
(Career &
Technology Education)
Principles Courses
(Intro courses)
Athletics
Band
Cheerleading
Dance 1
High-steppers
Band/Athletics Signature
(Select your top 3 choices by placing a 1, 2, or 3 in the blanks.)
____ Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
____ Principles of Human Services
____ Principles of Education & Training
____ 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
Comm. App./Health
Choir
BIM (formerly BCIS)
Art 1
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
Comm. App./Health
Choir
BIM (formerly BCIS)
Art 1
Signature Required For Spanish 2 and
Pre-AP Art
*
Alternate
Elective
ASL 1
Spanish 1
Theatre Tech 1
Theatre 1
Pre-AP Art
Entrepreneurship
Choir
BIM (formerly BCIS)
Signature Required For Spanish 2 and
Pre-AP Art
Purpose of CTE Classes
(Career and Technical Education)
 Build skills toward college/career choices
 Provide opportunity for students to apply the core
curriculum skills in a different, more practical way
 Principles CTE courses are pre-requisites for more in
depth applications of a specific career or vocation
 Refer to the LDHS Course Guide for detailed
descriptions of each CTE course as they relate to
specific Career Clusters
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Pre-Registration Forms Due: Friday, February 3
Turn in these forms to your Middle School
Counselor, Ms. Smith
Pre-AP/AP Parent Meeting, Tuesday Feb. 7th
6:30pm in the High School Performance Hall
Sports, Cheerleading, Drill Team and Band will
have parent meetings later in the year
Department
Contact
Scheduled Meeting
Athletics
Scott Head
[email protected]
FCCLA and CTE
Tonya Monden
[email protected]
FFA
Chris Bean
[email protected]
Pre –AP/AP
Cynthia Powers
[email protected]
Feb. 7, 6:30pm
LDHS Performance Hall
Cheerleading
Kim Dennis
[email protected]
Feb. 21, 6pm
LDHS Lecture Hall
Band
Denise Kennedy
[email protected]
Color Guard Try-outs: Apr 16-20
4:30-7:30
Drill Team
Amy Huff
[email protected]
April 2, 6pm
LDH Lecture Hall
Counseling /Advising
Debbie Cantrell
[email protected]
You will get an invitation by mail
Information available on web-site
Each sport will have a meeting
For Questions Regarding Sports:
Michael Young-Boys Heather Vannoy-Girls
LDHS is a Recognized Campus
Thank You