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Sophomores:
Class of 2016
The School Counseling
Department
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Mrs. Hamilton: A- E
Mrs. Taylor: F- K
Mr. Putt: L- R
Mrs. Quinn: S-Z
Mrs. Horneman: Crisis Counselor
Mrs. Linfield: Career Coordinator
Mrs. Seegren and Mrs. Costolo:
Counseling Office Secretaries
Graduation Requirements
4 English
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By grade level
English 10 (H.S.A.)
Must take English all 4
years
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3 Science
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Conceptual Physics,
Chem I, Biology (H.S.A)
3 Social Studies
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Gov’t., US History &
World History
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4 Math
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Algebra I (H.S.A.)
Intermediate Algebra
Geometry
Algebra II
*UMD System
recommends math
every year of HS,
including senior year
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1 Fine Art
1 Technology Ed.
(Foundations of Tech or
PLTW)
1 Physical Ed.
½ Health
½ Financial Literacy
(taken in 11th or 12th) or
Managing Personal
Finances Using Excel
Take and pass H.S.A.s
in Algebra I, Biology,
and English (10)
75 service learning
hours
Additional Graduation
Requirements
Students must choose one of
the following:
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Algebra II & 2 credits of same language
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Algebra II & 2 credits of Advanced Technology
AND / OR
A State approved Completer Program
At Career and Tech or Liberty (See your
counselor for this option)
Go for a Dual Completer! Many colleges
like to see a career focus!
Completer Programs
Apply in Fall of Sophomore
Year!
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Academy of Health
 C.N.A. or Physical
Rehabilitation
 - Chem II Required
Auto Service Tech
Biomedical Sciences
Building Maintenance
Carpentry
CISCO Networking
Collision Repair
Computer Technology
(Honors/ AP class)
Cosmetology-Human
Anatomy required
Culinary Arts
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Drafting
Electrical Construction
Engineering (Project Lead
The Way)
Heavy Equipment & Truck
Technology
HVAC
Homeland Security: Criminal
Justice
Masonry
Print Production
Textiles & Fashion Design
Video Production
Welding Technology
Completer Programs offered
through LHS
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Accounting
Administrative Services
Business Administration & Management
Financial Services, Academy of Finance
(Regional at WHS)
Marketing
Early Childhood Education
Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM)-MS/HS
(at WHS)
Food Service & Hospitality Management
(ProStart)
Agricultural Science (CASE)- Animal Science
Agricultural Science (CASE)- Plant Science
Wildlife & Natural Resources
Career Majors- your
opportunity for an internship!
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Actuarial Science
Advertising
Computer Science & Systems Analysis
Drama
Economics
Environmental Health
Family & Consumer Studies
Food & Nutrition Science
Graphic Communications
History
Hospitality & Tourism
More Career Majors
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Human Resources Management
Humanities & Classical Studies
Industrial & Product Design
Information Systems Management
International Business
International Studies
Law & Legal Services
Library & Media
Life Science
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Career Majors continued…
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Music Performance
Operations Management
Physical Science
Public Relations
Social Science
Social Work
Sports & Recreation
Urban & Regional Planning
Visual Fine Arts
To qualify, you must have at least 4 credits
in the major, at least a 2.5 GPA, 94%
attendance, H.S.A.s and service hours
completed. See Mrs. Linfield!!
SATs
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The SATs are critical thinking
and problem solving questions
Get ready to take them your
junior year. It is usually best to
have completed the majority of
Algebra II before taking them.
Go to www.collegeboard.org to
register and to take advantage
of SAT Preparation Materials.
ACTs
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The ACTs are content based
tests that include science.
www.act.org
We encourage you to explore
both tests. Typically a student
will do better on one test than
the other. It depends on your
learning and thinking style.
Career/ Interest Searches
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What is in your future?
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Check out the resources from your
PSAT scores.
Other resources on the LHS
School Counseling webpage
under College and Career
Planning
My College QuickStart
My Personality
Preparing for College
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Start looking at colleges.
Think about size, location, programs, and
activities they offer.
Research requirements for SAT/ ACT
scores and GPA at individual colleges.
Get involved so you are a well rounded
candidate!
Plan a college visit/ tour.
Use websites like the CollegeBoard’s
College Search.
www.collegeboard.org
CollegeBoard- Big Future
College Search
Any questions?
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Visit the School Counseling
Page from the LHS Website for
resources.
You will be meeting with your
school counselor soon!
LHS Website