Transcript 8th Grade Parent Night - Lake Dallas Independent School

2011
8th Grade Family Night
Presented by the
Lake Dallas High School
Academic Center
Welcome PARENTS of the CLASS OF 2015!
Dr. Kristi Strickland
Principal
Lake Dallas High School
LDHS is a Recognized Campus
Cynthia Powers
AP Coordinator
Lake Dallas High School
LDHS is a Recognized Campus
Academic Center
Academic Advisors
Lake Dallas High School
LDHS is a Recognized Campus
The Choices are Yours
 The choices that you make today will have an impact
on what you do as an adult, so…
Choose Wisely
 The counselors, administrators and teachers of
LDISD are here to help you make the best choices
possible.
But first, let’s learn about a
High School Diploma.
What’s a credit?
In high school, classes are counted
as credits. Classes are worth a half
credit per semester. A two
semester class is one full credit.
Some classes are one semester and
count as a half credit.
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 is a
Prerequisite?
A prerequisite is a required class
that must be taken BEFORE you
take another class. Example: you
must take Art 1 before you can take
ceramics, painting, photography, or
any other advanced art class. Art 1
is a prerequisite to the advanced art
classes.
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.
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’s the difference between
a required class and an
elective?
Elective choices reflect a student’s
personal preferences and abilities.
Requirements are classes that all
students must take in order to
graduate.
Required Credits: Class of 2015
Recommended
Distinguished Achievement
English
4
4
Math
4
4
Science
4
4
Social Studies
4
4
Physical Education
1.5
1.5
Health
.5
.5
Communication Applications
.5
.5
Technology
1
1
Fine Arts
1
1
Foreign Language
2
3
4.5
3.5
Electives
Advanced Measures
Total
4 measures
27 credits
27 credits plus 4 measures
What foreign language classes
are offered?
American Sign Language
and
Spanish
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 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 1.5 PE
credits for graduation.
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
Athletic Information
UIL Sports Options:
Football Basketball
Tennis
Golf
Volleyball Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Track
Cross-Country
Powerlifting
Please sign up for athletics and
list the specific sport in the lines
provided on the registration
form.
Signature for recommendation
is required.
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. Art 1
7. Spanish 1
8. One of the “Principles” classes
DATES TO REMEMBER:
 Pre-Registration Forms Due: THURSDAY,
February 10th. Turn in these forms to your Middle
School Counselor, Ms. Godwin.
 Parent Night and Activities Fair: TONIGHT, Feb.
7th at 6pm in the High School Auditorium.
 PreAP Parent Meeting, tomorrow Feb. 8th 6pm in
the High School Lecture Hall
Department
Contact
Athletics
Scott Head
[email protected]
FCCLA
Tonya Monden
[email protected]
FFA
Chris Bean
[email protected]
AP
Cynthia Powers
[email protected]
Cheerleading
Kim Tabor
[email protected]
Band
Tony Daniels
[email protected]
Drill Team
Amy Huff
[email protected]
Counseling /Advising
Debbie Cantrell
[email protected]
Scheduled Meeting
2011 – 2012 PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
Course Name
Classes
1
Teacher Signature Required
For Pre-AP Courses
Subject
English
English 1 or Pre-AP English 1
2
Science
Biology or Pre-AP Biology
Social Studies
World Geography or Pre-AP World Geography
3
4
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.)
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Principles
Principles
Principles
Principles
Principles
of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
of Health Science
of Human Services
of Education & Training
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
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
Scott Head
Athletic Director
Lake Dallas High School
LDHS is a Recognized Campus
Thank You