Preparing for Success At Lancaster High School LHS School Counseling Staff: Mrs. Reiber – Students Last Names A-D Mrs. Wooten – Students Last Names E-J Mrs. Roundhouse – Students Last Names K-P Mr. Kelley – Students Last Names Q-U Mrs. Collins – Students Last Names V-Z

High School Differences Graduation Requirements 9 periods in a day Promotion to 10th Grade

Graduation Requirements **Students must complete 2 semesters of a fine art between grades 7-12

Graduation Requirements 1. Pass end-of-course exams in: Algebra 1 & Geometry Biology US History & Government English 9 & 10 2. Earn “remediation-free” score on admission exams (like the ACT or SAT). 3. Recognized credential or state-issued license for practice in a career & a score showing workforce readiness. (Career Tech)

Registration Process SPIN – February 6 at 6pm Registration ~ February/March Course Requests mailed home at the end of April Conflicts and Drops ~ May 1-31

Sample 9th grade schedule Period 9th (Freshman) 1 English 9 2 Algebra I 3 Physical Science 4 World History 5 Phys Ed/Health 6 Freshmen Focus/Elective 7 Elective 8 9 Lunch

English Courses English 9 English 9 CP English 9 H College Prep Course Needed for College English 9 H Honors, Weighted Class

Math Courses Algebra 1 Algebra 1 CP Geometry CP (must have already taken Algebra) Geometry H (must have already taken Algebra) Weighted Class Algebra 2 H (must have already taken Algebra and Geometry)

Science Courses Physical Science Physical Science CP Physical Science H Weighted Course

Social Studies Courses World History World History H Weighted Course

Course Qualifiers Class Placement Selection criteria must be met for placement into Honors classes Students must earn an A or B in 8th grade subject classes to take College Prep classes. You will be placed in a general level class if you have a C in that subject area in 8th grade. If you earn an A or B in general level classes during the first quarter of your 9th grade year, you may request to be moved to College Prep

Semester Courses PE 9 – semester Health – semester Movement and Fitness Competition and Fitness Health – semester Freshman Focus - semester

Elective Courses Full Year French 1, Latin 1, Spanish 1 (or 2) Recommend placement in CP or H English Art 1 Band and/or Choir Requires an audition for placement Intro to Engineering Design Ag Science 1 (Ag Studies) Requires an application for placement

Elective Courses Semester Electives Digital Design Manufacturing Basics Engineering Principles Food Principles

Schedule Changes The student registration process is one of the most important functions that a student performs each year. It determines the courses the school will offer, development of student scheduling, and how the school utilizes its staff. When a student completes the registration process, he/she enters into a contract with the school. LHS asks its students to be most careful and accurate in selecting their courses each year. Talk to upperclass students and teachers about your course selections. Read the LHS Program of Studies for course descriptions. The deadline for requesting course changes is June 1st The only schedule changes made during the school year will be for a failed class that must be repeated, a change in academic level, or a change based on the recommendation of the course teacher.

Program of Studies Go to the Lancaster High School Website Click the Guidance and Counseling Department on the left hand side Click top under the Academic Resources Find the Registration Tab Access and Read the Program of Studies