Transcript 8th Grade Course Selection

Freshman
Course Selection
Liberty High School looks
forward to the Class of 2016!!
The Administration & School Counselors
Principal - Mr. Tom Clowes
Assistant Principals:
Mr. Jared Wastler (A-L)
Ms. Diane Cooper (M-Z)
School Counselors:
Mrs. Kelly Hamilton (A-E)
Mrs. Shaunti Taylor (F-K)
Mrs. Lea Nappier (L-R)
Mrs. Jessica Quinn (S-Z)
Crisis Counselor - Mrs. Kathy Horneman
Graduation Requirements
 4 credits of English
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Hon Eng 9 or Eng 9
Hon Eng 10 or Eng 10
AP Lang, Hon Eng 11, or
Eng 11
AP Lit, Hon Eng 12, or Eng
12
 3 credits of Social
Studies
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Govt., US History & World
History
 4 credits of Math (if
no completer)
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Algebra I or Alg A/B
Intermediate Alg/DA
Geometry
Algebra II/DA
 3 credits of Science
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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 Requirements for graduation and
for Admission to a Maryland State
College or University
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Algebra I DA
Intermediate Algebra DA
Geometry and
Algebra II DA
• Students must take either
Algebra II/DA,
Trigonometry/Precalculus, Calculus, or
Statistics during the
final/Senior year of highschool.
• You are required to complete
up to Algebra 2.
• It is recommended to have
Algebra 2 before or during
your junior year of high school
to help you on your SAT/ACT.
• You must have math in your
senior year.
• If you are not college-bound
and doing a completer
program, you will meet with
your counselor to discuss
options.
And More Requirements…..
 Students must PASS all High School
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Assessment Tests (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 of high school
beyond the 8th grade
Dual Completers
• Many colleges want to see a career focus
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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
• Arts Cluster
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Print Production
Video Production
Textiles & Fashion
Floral Design
• Science Cluster
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Academy of Health Professionals
Animal & Vet Science (LHS)
Biomedical Sciences
Horticulture ( LHS)
Wildlife & Natural Resources
(LHS)
*LHS Science based completers require Intro
to Ag & Tech, strongly suggested to take
this course in 9th grade.
Completer Programs Cont…
Business Cluster
Social Services Cluster
• Marketing ( LHS)
• Accounting ( LHS)
• Administrative Services
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood Education
(LHS)
(LHS)
• Education: Middle and High
• Business Administration &
School (Century)
Management (LHS)
• Emergency Services Tech
• Computer Technology
• Food Service & Hospitality
Management (LHS)
• Academy of Finance
(WHS)
Completer Programs Cont….
Technical Cluster
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Auto Service Technology
Building Maintenance
Carpentry
CISCO Networking
Academy
Collision Repair
Drafting
Electrical Construction
Engineering: Project Lead
the Way
• Heavy Equipment and
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Truck Technology
Heating, Ventilation, AirConditioning Landscaping
Design
Manufacturing and
Machine Technologies
Masonry
Welding
CCCTC’s Completer Program Requirements
• Very competitive- applicants come from all county
high schools.
• Looking for:
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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
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home in Fall of 10th Grade
Open House- Next October at CCCTC
Liberty’s Schedule
• Liberty runs on a 4 mod day schedule. What
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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) or ½ credit (meeting every other day
for a semester)
• Lunch is assigned according to your third mod
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class.
Students can earn a total of 8 credits per year.
Sample Schedule
Semester One
A Day
Mod 1
Advisory/
PAWS
English 9
B Day
English 9
Mon Advisory, Tues-Fri PAWS
Mod 2
Algebra I
Algebra I
Mod 3
Conceptual Physics
Conceptual Physics
Mod 4
Band I
PE I
Semester Two
A Day
Mod 1
Advisory/
PAWS
Foundations of Tech
B Day
Foundations of Tech
Mon Advisory, Tues-Fri PAWS
Mod 2
French I
French I
Mod 3
Government
Government
Mod 4
Band I
Health I
Advisory Program
• Who?
– For all students- you will meet your
advisor during the scheduling nights in
February.
• When?
– Your 4 years at LHS
• Why?
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Create smaller learning communities
Connect with a caring adult
Meet new friends
Foster parent involvement
• What?
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Help review course scheduling
Point you in the right direction
Update Portfolio
PAWS
“Promoting Achievement With Students”
- Students report to their advisory group every
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day after first mod for 30 minutes.
On Mondays, they work on advisory lessons
and Tuesday-Friday are for PAWS.
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, Child Development, 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
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6
8
9
(basic)
(academic)
(honors)
( 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
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courses: 2 (½) credit and 2
(1.0) credit.
Use PENCIL ONLY!!!
Keep in mind graduation
requirements.
Must have 8 credits total.
Future Opportunities
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Advanced Placement Courses (AP)
Career & Technology Completer Programs
Internships
Concurrent 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.
Scheduling Nights Feb 2nd or Feb 6th
Make sure you mark your
calendar with the conference
date and time that was mailed
to your home. You will be
meeting with your high school
advisor about course
selections for next year.
Counselors will be available to
help with questions also. We
encourage you to come with
your parent and/or guardian!
* Must Select a Total of 8.0 Credits
9th Grade
Course Selection Sheet 2012-2013
≡ Requires Interview and/or performance audtition
Due at prescheduled conference night.
Feb 2nd or Feb 6th
Part One
Directions: Please pick English, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics by academic level. Subjects may be at different academic levels.
Level 1 = Basic
Level 6 = Academic
Level 8 = Honors
English
English
English
(___) 1.0 050111 English 09
(___) 1.0 050116 English 09
(___) 1.0 050118 Honors English 09
(___) 1.0 905011 Reading
Must Sign up for English I and Reading
Social Studies
Social Studies
(___) 1.0 100116 Government
(___) 1.0 100118 Honors Government
Social Studies
(___) 1.0 100119 AP US Government & Politics
(___) 1.0 100311 US History
Science
(___) 1.0 155316 Conceptual Physics
Science
Science
(___) 1.0 * 155318 Honors Conceptual Physics
(___) 1.0 155311 Conceptual Physics
Mathematics
(___) 1.0 * 151618 Honors Chemistry I
(___) 1.0 201816 Algebra I/Data Analysis
*Students that wish to accelerate in science may
Mathematics
(___) 1.0 202216 Intermediate Alg/Data Analysis
select both H.Conceptual Physics and H. Chemistry.
(___) 1.0 201716 Alg I/Data Analysis AB
(___) 1.0 203916 Geometry
Mathematics
(___) 1.0 202016 Alg1/Data Analysis AB
(___) 1.0 202218 Honors Intermediate Alg/Data
Must Sign up for Both *2 credit sequence
Analysis
PART TWO
(___) 1.0 203918 Honors Geometry
Directions: Please pick the following classes by subject.
Physical Education
(___) 0.5 250006 Physical Education I
P.E. I is a prerequisite for P.E. electives
(___) 0.5 253106 Weight Training (spring)
(___) 0.5 257106 Personal Fitness (spring)
(___) 0.5 250906 Individual/Dual (spring)
(___) 0.5 251106 Team Sports (spring)
Health
(___) 0.5 300006 Health I
(___) 1.0
(___) 1.0
(___) 1.0
(___) 1.0
(___) 1.0
(___) 1.0
(___) 0.5
Technology Education
450216 Foundations of Tech
World Languages
702016 French I
703016 German I
701016 Latin I
700016 Spanish I
700116 Spanish II
Family & Consumer Sciences
402506 Introduction to Foods
(___) 1.0
(___) 0.5
(___) 0.5
(___) 0.5
(___) 1.0
(___) 1.0
(___) 1.0
(___) 1.0
(___) 1.0
600016
060506
060606
657006
650916
650016
652516
652416
654816
(___) 1.0
(___) 1.0
(___) 0.5
(___) 1.0
(___) 0.5
(___) 0.5
(___) 1.0
500116
501517
502507
502817
503006
502107
405617
(___) 1.0
(___) 1.0
Fine Arts
Art I: Art through the Ages
Drama I
Tech Theater I
Dance I
Electronic Music
Band I Concert Band ≡
Ensemble Participation: Percussion≡
Orchestra ≡
Chorus
Agriscience
Intro to Ag/Food & Nat Res
Horticulture
Landscaping
Animal Care & Mangement
Equine Science
Wildlife Management
Flower Design
Business Education
350616 Business Comm. & Keyboarding
350517 Business Principles & Practices
English Electives for L6 & L8 Students
(___) 0.5 056006 Shakespeare
(___) 0.5 057606 Public Speaking
(___) 0.5 056906 Mythology
(___) 0.5 053606 Creative Writing
(___) 0.5 056106 Mystery & Detective Fiction
(___) 0.5 056206 Popular Culture & Comp
Other
801306 Teen Leadership
570116 (ROTC)
LET I
570216 (ROTC)
LET II
Please pick alternate selections
2(1.0) and 2(.5) credit courses
Course #
Course Title
Credit
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Liberty High School
Course Request Registration Sheet 2012-2013
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Alternate Selections
Must Select:
2(1.0) and 2(.5) credit classes
1.0
.5
Course Title
Credits
1.0
.5
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1 0
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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 ______________________________________
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