Registration 16-17 Lyons Township High School Infinite Campus Course Selection Instructions 1/21-1/22

Let’s Begin Access unofficial transcript via IC Access Infinite Campus (IC) go to the DC for help with login Access unofficial transcript via IC Review your 4 yr plan and your graduation credits Have conversations with TEACHERS & PARENTS about class and level recommendations

Registration Video

TODAY’S HANDOUTS Course Request Worksheet (CRW) with credit check worksheet on reverse (Today’s gold handout) A copy of Course Offerings (Today’s pink handout) TCD Registration form (see counselor after presentation if interested in enrolling at TCD)

Need To Know The IC Portal will be OPEN from 1/22 (3pm) until 1/27 (3pm) (Students can get help in the DC with registration during this time) Students access the portal by going to the LTHS Website and clicking on the Infinite Campus Portal Link

Course Selection Adjustments February 24th NO COURSE REQUEST CHANGES AFTER THIS DATE!

Senior Required Courses *Required courses, PE & Consumer Econ, are automatically entered *If you have already taken Consumer Econ your counselor will change request when you meet through English *If you would like an alternate PE your counselor will adjust when you meet through English

Senior Requested Courses Be sure to choose electives wisely; makeup and graduation credits are your priority – Use APG to check out NEW COURSE OFFERINGS ***Social Studies elective will not automatically be entered***

COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS on IC PORTAL   There will be NO course recommendations in IC Portal. You will select English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language courses and levels based on your current level, prerequisites, and discussion with teachers and parents.

Senior Alternate Courses Students must bring this completed worksheet with a PARENT SIGNATURE to their meeting with their counselor. In district SUMMER SCHOOL open enrollment begins at 12pm on 2/8-2/14. Visit www.lths.net/summer. For details email adavis@lths.net

Keep in mind LTHS Graduation Requirements 4 Years English 3 Years Math 2 Years Science 1 Year World History 1 Year US History & Constitution Test .5 other Social Studies 3.5 Years PE (pass PE every semester enrolled at LTHS) .5 Health .5 Driver Ed (classroom) 1 Year Creative Arts 1Year Practical Arts .5 Consumer Ed 4.5 Electives Total: 23.0

Keep in mind College requirements IL State Universities Core Curriculum for Post High School

TCD Technology Center of DuPage 23 Programs offered- APG online College Articulated Credit Licensing Certification 3 credits per year towards graduation 30 minutes from LT Most students take Senior Year Must complete ALL LT graduation requirements

TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF DuPAGE (TCD) See your counselor ASAP if interested to determine eligibility and for official registration form Forms will be available at the end of this presentation Completed and signed registration forms are due during scheduled counselor meetings from English classes between 1/28-2/22 For more information about programs available at TCD go to www.tcdupage.org

English IV Core English Classes Prep Options – Please read further descriptions in the APG An Annual Course: World Perspectives in Literature Have the same teacher for the entire year and a smoother transition between semesters. Explore ideas of justice, the search for meaning, imagination and more through various genres of fiction and non-fiction. Semester Courses – Take two of the following: Creating and Reflecting Develop your curiosity and ability to reflect. Like art? This class with work on your reading, writing, and thinking skills and will tap into your creative side. The Visual Word Study literature through the interpretation of filmmaking and films. This is not just a watching the movie class! You will be expected to analyze, discuss, and write about cinematography and the devices used in film. The Literary Tradition of Comedy Explore humor in plays, essays, novels, and poetry in this class.

English IV AP Options English IV AP: Rhetoric of {Language and Composition The capstone class for an accel student Prepares you for the AP Language and Composition exam Thematically taught and focuses on the use of rhetoric in fiction and non-fiction, specifically the power of argument English IV AP: Literature and Composition The capstone class for an honors student Prepares you for the AP Literature and Composition exam Focuses on literary analysis and the close reading of a variety of fiction and non-fiction genres

Senior Year Math Sequence 3 Math Credits taken during high school needed for graduation (1 Algebra, 1 Geometry required as part of the three credits) See APG Math Sequence on LTHS website Discuss Level with teacher and parents If taking staggered math course pay close attention to course # and discuss with counselor

Physical Welfare *Check APG for Prerequisites Non PE credit Family Health Issues PE9051/9052 Introduction to Sports Medicine PE7911/7912 PE or Creative Art- Must use correct code Dance Studies 2, 3 PE Credit Exercise Physiology PE7811/2 SCUBA Diving PE7611/2 (can only take scuba one semester per year) Applied Personal Fitness PE7301/2 Sports Officiating PE7401/2 NO ATHLETIC STUDY HALL FOR THESE COURSES HEALTH must be taken if failed Sophomore Year *Check APG for Prerequisites

ATHLETIC STUDY HALL Students are eligible for Athletic Study Hall during their high school sport season. Students go back to PE when their season is over. In order to be eligible for Athletic Study Hall you must sign up for regular gym, PE III/IV 8131/8132

Drivers Education Classroom portion needed for graduation If completed outside of LTHS submit letter of completion or Drivers License to the secretary in the counseling office The .5 credit is needed on your transcript in order to graduate

Consumer Economics MUST take Consumer Economics Class to graduate. 1 semester course Level III Can take Junior year, Summer, or Senior year

Social Studies Electives Must take .5 credit in Social Studies Elective in addition to World History and US History Psychology- Mind, Life, AP Sociology Economics Constitutional Law US Gov’t & Politics AP/Comp. Gov’t & Politics AP International Business Economics Macroeconomics AP/Microeconomics AP European History AP *Many colleges require 3 Years of Social Studies

Science 2 years required for graduation Discuss next recommended course with your teacher Year long courses: Biology AP/Chemistry AP/Environmental Science AP Physics prep/ Physics AP I / Physics AP-C Human Anatomy (Accel)/ Intro to Organic Chem (Accel) Astronomy Accel Chemistry Prep (Accel)/ Biology Prep Semester courses: Astronomy Prep, Environmental Science Prep, Geology Prep

Foreign Language Not required for graduation from LT College Admission Requirements Check intended colleges admission requirements Foreign Language requirements are colleges/universities specific Some colleges/universities require 2yrs of SAME Foreign Language, OR 2 yrs of fine arts, music, theatre, OR 2 yrs combination of Fine Arts, Language Arts, and/or Foreign Language

Foreign Language Cont. Example: 2015/2016 Foreign Language Admission* req.: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2 Yrs. of ONE Foreign Language REQUIRED, 4 years RECOMMENDED Illinois State University 2 Years of ONE Foreign Language required OR 2 Years of fine arts required Eastern Illinois University No Foreign Language requirement for admission. 1 year of foreign language required for graduation can be satisfied by 2 years of same foreign language in HS with “C” or better. *admission only. Graduation within specific college programs may require additional coursework. Please check college of interest’s admission and graduation requirements posted on their website.

Creative and Practical Arts 1.o credits of creative arts required for graduation 1.0 credits of practical arts required for graduation See Pink Course Offerings Sheet and APG for description of electives Audition/Application Classes: Enter into infinite campus the classes that you hope to make through auditions. List as alternates the classes you will take if not accepted.

Let’s Review Infinite Campus Registration Portal opens 1/22 (3pm) and closes on 27 (3pm)– You may make adjustments to your requests until the portal closes Need Help, Get Help….go to the DC for Infinite Campus assistance Complete your CRW (gold) using the Course Offering Handout (pink), APG (online), Graduation Credit Check Handout and your 4 yr plan Using the correct codes, enter your requests on IC Bring CRW to scheduled meeting with counselor starting 1/28-2/22 during your English classes –signed by parent 2/24- NO CHANGES AFTER THIS DATE!

Reminders This presentation will be available online Credit/ No Credit and Level Change requests for 2nd semester due by 1/29 1st day of Summer School registration is 2/8 at noon ONLINE ONLY @ www.lths.net/summer. For summer school details email adavis@lths.net

FINAL WORD Print out the completed course requests from IC with PARENT SIGNATURE AND Bring your completed CRW with a PARENT SIGNATURE to your counselor meeting Counselors will be in the cafeteria during lunch periods on 1/25-27 to address questions or concerns

THANK YOU! PLEASE CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR WITH ANY QUESTIONS Ms. Maria Boyle (A-Gq) mboyle@lths.net Mrs. Vieu (Gr-Oe) mvieu@lths.net Mr. Ip (Of-Z) aip@lths.net