Class of 2019 Welcome to LHS!

Upcoming Events: February 18 th – 20 th : Taste of LHS Current 8 th grade students visit LHS to learn about different areas of coursework. February 23 rd : Scheduling Overview An overview of courses and sample schedules will be presented to 8 th grade students during electives. March 2 nd – 5 th : Scheduling Overview High school counselors will help incoming freshman select and register for courses.

People to Know: Mark Smith, Principal Kurt Stephens, Associate Principal Michael Hillis, 9 th Grade Principal Amy Anderson, 9 th Grade Counselor Kathy Gomez, Special Ed Counselor Joe Martinez, Truancy / At-Risk Officer Scott Green, 504 Coordinator

1 st period 8:10 - 9:25 2 nd period 9:30 -10:45 3 rd period 10: :50 4 th period 12:55 - 2:25 5 th period 2:30 – 3:45 A Lunch - 10:50-11:15 Class Time - 11:20-12:50 Class Time - 10:50 – 11:30 B Lunch - 11:35 – 12:00 Class Time - 12:05 – 12:50 Class Time - 10:50 – 12:20 C Lunch - 12:25 – 12:50 Daily Schedule:

GPA All grades, excluding concurrent courses, are used in determining GPA and class rank. GPA is one of the most important determining factors in college acceptance, etc. Pre-AP, AP and Dual-Credit classes will be given additional GPA weight due to the rigor of the coursework.

Credits from LMS Algebra I Dual Language (Spanish I & II) Health Data Entry

STAAR EOC Exams Students must pass the following to graduate: English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History

9 th Grade Core Course Choices English o English 1 PAP o English 1 PAP Lit Intense o English 1 PAP GT History o W Geography o W Geography PAP Science o IPC o Biology o Biology PAP Math o Algebra 1 o Algebra 1 PAP o Geometry o Geometry PAP

English I GT and Literature Intense Programs GT program: o Students begin program as a cohort of students o Students are identified by GT scores and interview process o Preparation for AP World History, Art History and English II as sophomores Literature Intense: o Students are identified by the ELA STARR scores from 8 th grade o Preparation for English II Pre-AP as sophomores, English III AP as juniors, and either English IV AP or English IV dual credit as seniors

Students and parents must sign a contract for participation in Pre-AP Students must obtain permission from a parent to leave a Pre-AP / AP class at any time Pre-AP / AP Course Requirements

Required Elective Options Fine Arts (1 credit) Art Band (Spring) Choir Dance Drill Team (Spring) Music History Theater Arts Technical Theatre Art History (GT) Speech (½ credit) Professional Communication PE (1 credit) PE or Team Sports (1credits) Courses that award PE credits: o Band Fall o Cheer o Drill Team Fall o Athletics TECH (1 credit) BIM

Foreign Language Choices Spanish I Spanish II/Spanish II PAP Spanish III PAP Spanish III PAP- Dual Language Spanish IV PAP Spanish V AP Spanish for Spanish Speakers I & II

Athletics Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Softball Swim Tennis Volleyball

Schedule changes after deadline: 1. Technical errors 2. Pre-requisite classes missing 3. Course not in sequence Pre-AP / AP changes: Schedule Changes Time Frame18-week class36-week class Week 1No changes Week 2-4Yes, no conditions Week 5-9Yes, if failingYes, no conditions Week 10-18NoYes, if failing Week No

FOUNDATION PLAN- 31 CREDITS 4.0 credits ELA 1.0 credits PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3.0 credits MATH 1.0 credit FINE ARTS 3.0 credits SCIENCE 0.5 credit PROF. COMMUNICATION 4.0 credits SOCIAL STUDIES 2.5 credits STATE ELECTIVES 2.0 credits FOREIGN LANGUAGES 9.0 credits STATE OR LOCAL ELECTIVES 1.0 credits TECHNOLOGY (BIM) FOUNDATION PLAN- 31 CREDITS 4.0 credits ELA 1.0 credits PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3.0 credits MATH 1.0 credit FINE ARTS 3.0 credits SCIENCE 0.5 credit PROF. COMMUNICATION 4.0 credits SOCIAL STUDIES 2.5 credits STATE ELECTIVES 2.0 credits FOREIGN LANGUAGES 9.0 credits STATE OR LOCAL ELECTIVES 1.0 credits TECHNOLOGY (BIM) Foundation Plan

FOUNDATION PLAN- 31 CREDITS 4.0 credits ELA 1.0 credits PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4.0 credits MATH 1.0 credit FINE ARTS 4.0 credits SCIENCE 0.5 credit PROF. COMMUNICA 4.0 credits SOCIAL STUDIES 4.5 credits STATE ELECTIVES 2.0 credits FOREIGN LANGUAGES 5.0 credits STATE OR LOCAL ELEC 1.0 credits TECHNOLOGY (BIM) FOUNDATION PLAN- 31 CREDITS 4.0 credits ELA 1.0 credits PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4.0 credits MATH 1.0 credit FINE ARTS 4.0 credits SCIENCE 0.5 credit PROF. COMMUNICA 4.0 credits SOCIAL STUDIES 4.5 credits STATE ELECTIVES 2.0 credits FOREIGN LANGUAGES 5.0 credits STATE OR LOCAL ELEC 1.0 credits TECHNOLOGY (BIM) STEM Algebra II 1 SCIENCE 4 OR MORE CREDITS STEM Algebra II 1 SCIENCE 4 OR MORE CREDITS BUSINESS & INDUSTRY 1 MATH 1 SCIENCE 4 OR MORE CREDITS BUSINESS & INDUSTRY 1 MATH 1 SCIENCE 4 OR MORE CREDITS ARTS & HUMANITIES 1 MATH 1 SCIENCE 4 OR MORE CREDITS ARTS & HUMANITIES 1 MATH 1 SCIENCE 4 OR MORE CREDITS PUBLIC SERVICES 1 MATH 1 SCIENCE 4 OR MORE CREDITS PUBLIC SERVICES 1 MATH 1 SCIENCE 4 OR MORE CREDITS MULTI- DISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1 MATH 1 SCIENCE 4 OR MORE CREDITS MULTI- DISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1 MATH 1 SCIENCE 4 OR MORE CREDITS Endorsements Algebra II DISTINGUISHED Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission DISTINGUISHED Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission

Comparison of Foundation Plan and Distinguished level of Achievement Foundation High School Plan Foundation High School Plan with Endorsement English Language Arts English I, II, III, IV (ESOL may be substituted for English Language Learners 4.0 Mathematics Must include Algebra I and Geometry Science Must include Biology(may include IPC) Social Studies W Geography (9), World History (10), US History (11), Government & Economics (12) 4.0 Other Languages Must be in the same language 2.0 Physical Education1.0 Fine Arts1.0 Professional Communication (speech) 0.5 Technology Application (BIM 1) 1.0 State Electives State of Local Electives Total31

Endorsements All endorsements: 4 or more credits in CTE Credits in correct order At least 2 from the same career cluster Upon entering 9 th grade, students will choose the endorsement they plan on earning.

Dual-Credit At least 12 hours of college academic courses Grade of 3.0 or higher AP Exams Score 3 or above on a College Board AP Exam PSAT, SAT, ACT National Merit Recognition (National Merit, Commended, NHRP, and National Achievement), Achieving the college readiness benchmark score on at least two of the four subject tests on the ACT-PLAN examination, Earning a combined Critical Reading and Math score of 1250 on the SAT, or Earning a composite score of 28 on the ACT Acknowledgements

Bilingualism 80 + in all ELA coursework One of the following: Three credits in the same language with 80+ GPA of 80 + and Level IV proficiency on TEKS of a language other than English Demonstrated language proficiency through testing (AP, etc.) In addition, English Language Learners must have exited ESL with an Advanced High on TELPAS Business and Industry Certification Complete required coursework and pass an industry skills test Acknowledgements (cont.)

DISTINGUISHED: Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission DISTINGUISHED: Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission FOUNDATION A: Computer Science: 4 credits in computer science B: Math: 2 additional courses beyond Algebra 2 C: Science: 2 additional courses D: 3 additional credits from no more than two of the categories listed above STEM Career Examples: Bio-Technology Computer Science Engineering Pre-Professional Health Researcher Career Examples: Bio-Technology Computer Science Engineering Pre-Professional Health Researcher Algebra 2, Chemistry, and Physics are required

SFA Stem Academy Algebra 2 PAP Calculus AP Pre- Calculus PAP STEM SCIENCE- two additional courses in Science AP Coursework and General Stem Elective in collaboration with SFA Chemistry PAP Stem 2 elective collaborated with SFA Stem 1 elective collaborated with SFA STEM MATH- two additional courses in Mathematics AP Chemistry Calculus II AP PAP Physics AP Physics May substitute Biology AP for Chemistry AP or Physics AP AP coursework combined with DC in collaboration with SFA STEM Beginning Spring 2015

FOUNDATION BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY 1 Math Algebra 2, Pre-Cal, Dual Credit Math; additional math courses allowed with pre-requisites 1 Science chemistry, physics, environmental science, aquatic science, forensic science, anatomy and physiology; AP Science allowed with pre- requisites 4 or more credits see Cluster and Pathways for Business and Industry Career Examples: Accountant Business Administration Forestry Human Resources Mortgage Broker Office Manager Paralegal Recruiter Career Examples: Accountant Business Administration Forestry Human Resources Mortgage Broker Office Manager Paralegal Recruiter Certifications offered at LHS: Microsoft Office Certification OSHA STRATA IC3 MTA DISTINGUISHED: Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission DISTINGUISHED: Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission

Principles of Agriculture/ Professional Standards in Agribusiness Principles of Agriculture/ Professional Standards in Agribusiness Equine Science or Wildlife, Fisheries and Mgmt. or Food Technology and Safety Livestock Production/ Small Animal Agriculture Power Systems Principles of Agriculture/ Professional Standards in Agribusiness Principles of Agriculture/ Professional Standards in Agribusiness Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technology Principles of Agriculture/ Professional Standards in Agribusiness Principles of Agriculture/ Professional Standards in Agribusiness Forestry/ Landscape Design Advanced Animal Science Horticulture Science/Energy and Natural Resources Advanced Environmental Technology Agriculture Facilities and Design Fabrication BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Agriculture Animal Science Landscape Design Metal Fabrication Energy and Natural Resources, Advanced Environmental Technology, Agriculture Mechanics and Agriculture Facilities& Design may be used in any of the three Agriculture Pathways.

Principles of Architecture and Construction/ Interior Design Principles of Architecture and Construction/ Interior Design Advanced Architectural Design Architectural Design Construction Technology Advanced Construction Technology Engineering Design and Presentation Building Maintenance BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Architecture and Construction Architecture Construction Principles of Architecture, Interior Design, and Architectural Design may be substituted in the Construction Pathway.

Journalism Animation I Audio/ Video Production II Audio/ Video Production I Graphic Design III- Yearbook Printing and Imaging Technology Graphic Design II- Yearbook Graphic Design I- Yearbook Advanced Printing and Imaging Technology Animation II Practicum in Printing and Imaging Technology Business Co-op (Printing Technology ) Business Co-op (Printing Technology ) BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Arts, Audio Video Technology and Communications Audio/Video Technology Print and Image Technology Graphic Design Business Information Management Journalism Newspaper I Newspaper III Newspaper II

Business Information Management I Virtual Business or Practicum in Business Co-op I, II 2 of the following: Business Law,/ Principles of Business/ Touch Systems/ Insurance Operations/ Human Resource Management Business Information Management II BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Business Management and Administration, Finance, and Marketing BusinessManagement Finance Business Information Management II Accounting I 2 of the following: Principles of Business/ Money Matters/ Touch Systems Accounting II 2 of the following: Principles of Business/ Money Matters/ Touch Systems/ Business Law Advertising and Sales/ Entrepreneurship Retail and E-tailing/ Sports and Entertainment Marketing Business Information Management II/OR Practicum in Bus/Mkt. Co-op Marketing

Principles of Hospitality/ Hotel Management/ Travel and Tourism/ Nutrition and Wellness Practicum in Culinary Arts Culinary Arts II Computer Programming Tele- communication and Networking Computer Maintenance Culinary Arts I BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Hospitality and Tourism/ Information Technology Hospitality Information Technology Principles of Information Technology Other courses that may be substituted: Restaurant Management, Hospitality Services Other courses that may be substituted: Digital and Interactive Media and Web Technologies

Introduction to Welding Practicum in Manufacturing- Industrial Welding Advanced Welding Principles of Transportation Automotive Technology Welding I Advanced Automotive Technology BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Manufacturing and Transportation Manufacturing Transportation

FOUNDATION ARTS AND HUMANITIES 1 Math Algebra 2, Pre-Cal, Dual Credit Math; additional math courses allowed with pre- requisites 1 Science chemistry, physics, environmental science, aquatic science, forensic science, anatomy and physiology; AP Science allowed with pre-requisites 4 or more credits see Cluster and Pathways for Arts and Humanities OR: 4 credits of the same language in LOTE OR: 2 levels of the same language from LOTE and 2 levels of different language from LOTE Career Examples: Arts Administration Advertising & Publication Fashion Design Interior Design Performing Arts Career Examples: Arts Administration Advertising & Publication Fashion Design Interior Design Performing Arts DISTINGUISHED: Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission DISTINGUISHED: Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission

WorldLanguages Band I, Choir I, Dance I, or Theatre I Band III, Choir III, Dance III, or Theatre III Band II, Choir II, Dance II, or Theatre II Spanish III Art 1 Spanish II Spanish 1 Fine Arts Art II Photo, Draw, Paint or Sculpt Band IV, Choir IV, Dance IV, or Theatre IV Art III Photo or AP Art AP Art Spanish IV ARTS & HUMANITIES

FOUNDATION PUBLIC SERVICES 1 Math Algebra 2, Pre-Cal, Dual Credit Math; additional math courses allowed with pre-requisites 1 Science chemistry, physics, environmental science, aquatic science, forensic science, anatomy and physiology; AP Science allowed with pre- requisites 4 or more credits see Cluster and Pathways in Public Services Career Examples: Clergy Corrections Officer Federal Agent Human Relations Nursing Social Worker Teacher Career Examples: Clergy Corrections Officer Federal Agent Human Relations Nursing Social Worker Teacher Certifications offered at LHS: Certified Nurses Aide Pharmacy Technician DISTINGUISHED: Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission DISTINGUISHED: Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission

Medical Terminology/ Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Anatomy and Physiology Pathophysiology/ Medical Microbiology Principles of Health Medical Terminology/ Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Practicum in Health Science- Pharmacy Technician PUBLIC SERVICES Health Science Pharmacy Technology Certified Nurse Aide Pathophysiology/ Medical Microbiology OR Anatomy and Physiology Health Science I Practicum in Health Science- CNA OR Principles of Health

Child Development/ Interpersonal Studies Human Growth and Development Child Guidance PUBLIC SERVICES Education and Training, Human Services, and Law and Public Safety Education Human Services Child Development/ Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Child Guidance Family and Community Services Principles of Law and Public Safety Principles of Law and Public Safety Human Growth and Development Correction Services Forensic Science Public and Public Safety Child Development/ Interpersonal Studies Education and Training Human Growth and Development Child Guidance Principles of Human Services/ Interpersonal Studies

FOUNDATION MULTI- DISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1 Math ( Algebra 2, Pre-Cal, Dual Credit Math; additional math courses allowed with pre-requisites) 1 Science (chemistry, physics, environmental science, aquatic science, forensic science, anatomy and physiology; AP Science allowed with pre- requisites) 4 or more credits (see Cluster and Pathways) 4 courses in Dual Credit or AP Courses DISTINGUISHED: Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission DISTINGUISHED: Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission

Fall SemesterSpring Semester English 1 PAP Algebra I or Algebra I PAP W Geography/ W Geography PAP IPC Elective/Required Credit Option 1

Fall SemesterSpring Semester English (PAP) / Lit Int. / English I GT Algebra I / Algebra PAP Biology / Biology PAP W Geography/ W Geography PAP Elective/Required Credit Option 2

FALL SEMESTERSPRING SEMESTER English 1 PAP Biology/ Biology PAP Geometry/ Geometry PAPW Geography / W Geography PAP Elective/Required Credit Option 3

Fish Camp Save the Date: Thursday, July 30th Freshmen will meet their Ignite mentor and tour the campus.

Questions?

Counseling Office Julie McManus, Director of Counseling Services o o Amy Anderson, Class of 2019 Counselor o o o