Welcome Landrum High School 2013-2014 Registration Meeting Meet Your Staff Landrum High School • Brian Sherman – Principal • Kim Sloan – Assistant Principal • Joe Steadman.
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Welcome Landrum High School 2013-2014 Registration Meeting Meet Your Staff Landrum High School • Brian Sherman – Principal • Kim Sloan – Assistant Principal • Joe Steadman – Assist. Principal • Penny Cardell – Guidance • Shannon McCrimmon – Guidance Meet Your Staff Landrum Middle School Crystal McSwain – Principal Jeff Phillips – Guidance Campobello-Gramling John Hodge – Principal Brad Rothell - Guidance Purpose • Guide through registration process for 2013-2014 • Graduation Requirements • Filling out registration cards • EEDA Information • Answer any questions Diploma Requirements • • • • • • • • 4 English 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies (Gov/Econ, US History) 1 PE or ROTC 1 Computer Science (beyond keyboarding proficient) 1 Vocational or Foreign Language 7 Electives *4 year College Requirements Registration Materials • Course Description Guide • Registration Card These will be distributed on February 4 to 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. CGS students and Landrum Middle School students will receive theirs on February 11th – 13th Filling out the Registration Card • Card Colors • 2 Sides (Core front – Elective reverse) • Career cluster part of elective side • Teacher Recommendation (on front) • Parent/Student Signature • Alternative Courses • importance of choices • Must choose 2 • Due February 8, 2013 for rising 10th-12th graders. Due February 20 for rising 9th graders. Teacher Recommendations • • • • What is a “Teacher Recommendation”? Reason for Teacher Recommendations Parent Override Student/Parent Responsibility with Override Building Master Schedule • Schedule Requests • How sections are built • Example • (110 requests = 4 sections of 27.5 or 5 sections of 22) • Number of sections determined by types of class, curriculum, student makeup, etc. • Schedule changes – “They affect us all.” EEDA • What is it – Economic Education Development Act • Purpose – To make sure students put thought into career choices before graduating high school • Who does it affect – All 9th – 12th graders – Rising 9th graders choose a “Cluster” – Rising 11th graders choose a “Major” What is an IGP? A Sample Individual Graduation Plan Cluster of Study: Health Science Major: Health Treatment Specialties Required Core for Graduation 9 10 11 12 Math–Four Units Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus English–Four Units English I English II English III English IV Science–Three Units Physical Science Biology Chemistry or Physics Physics or Biology II Social Studies–Three Units One unit of Social Studies U.S. History Economics/ Government Required Courses for Major–Four Units Health Science Technology I, II, III, IV; Medical Terminology; Others Complementary Coursework Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, AP Calculus, Emergency Medical Services, Sports Medicine Career-oriented Learning Opportunities Career Mentoring, Shadowing, Service Learning, Internship, Cooperative Education, Senior Projects Professional Opportunities After Postsecondary Education 2-Year Degree: Dental Hygienist, Paramedic, Registered Nurse 4-Year Degree or Higher: Athletic Trainer, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Medical Doctor How the EEDA affects your student? • Core requirements will remain the same for diploma • Students will have to declare a major • Students can change major in the spring during registration process • Allows for guidance in career interests • Both college and vocational services are offered with the help of Swofford Career Center Swofford Career Center Call Swofford Career Center with Questions 592-2790 Questions? ?