Lovejoy High School Registration 2018-2019

Welcome Class of 2022 LHS Counseling Staff Amanda Breeden (A-Go) Lissa Testa (Gr-O) Nancy Schweikhard (P-Z) Mary Shaw (A-K) College & Career Randy Trevino (L-Z) College & Career

Google Classroom - Class of 2022 Code to Join: j0vw7p2 Information will be posted periodically throughout all 4 years.

Graduation Requirements 26 credits required for graduation What is a credit? Credits available at WSMS Spanish 1, Algebra I, Geometry, BIM, GTT Successful completion STAAR/EOC tests English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, US History Senior Project Choose an endorsement

Credit Requirements Credits Required Subject 4 English (I, II, III, IV) Math (Algebra I, II, Geometry, and an additional course) Science (biology, chemistry, physics, and a fourth year) Social Studies (World Geography, World History, US history, Government/Economics) 3 Language Other than English (LOTE) (3 years distinguished) 1 PE 0.5 Health Speech Technology Fine Arts Electives (4 if only 2 years of LOTE)   26 Total

Credit Requirements 8 periods a day 32 periods total over 4 years Plenty of time to take all that you need and want

GT Information You must register for the GT courses in the subjects identified. If you do not want to take a GT class, fill out the GT Furlough/Exit Form. (Google Classroom) Forms due February 14 to Brie Smith or counselor. You can take all core GT classes if you would like. (except math) Example - Susie is qualified GT in English. She can register for GT English and GT History.

English 9th Grade Options PreAP English I Pre AP/GT English I *All English courses require summer reading.

** Math teacher to recommend single or double block ** Math Sequence Math 8 Pre-AP Pre-AP Algebra 1 Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP Algebra II (GT available) ** Math teacher to recommend single or double block **

Science 9th Grade Options PreAP Biology PreAP/GT Biology

Social Studies 9th Grade Options PreAP World Geography AP Human Geography* (GT available) *There will be a summer assignment. *AP Exam fee of $93

LOTE - Languages other than English Spanish 1-5 (AP options available) French 1-4 (AP option available) Chinese 1-3 American Sign Language 1-4 Consult prospective colleges to learn if ASL meets entrance requirements NOTE: Three years of same language required to be eligible for top 10% rule

Other requirements: Lovejoy Leadership (Speech) .5 credit Oral Interpretation 1 or Debate I can fulfill speech credit. Health .5 credit Principles of Health Science (1.0) (10th grade) can fulfill health credit.

Technology Options Required Computer Science 1.0 Credit Business Information Management Digital Media Animation Web Technologies Audio Video Production Any PLTW course (Engineering) Journalism courses Required 1.0 Credit

Fine Arts Options Band/Jazz Band Orchestra Choir Required Theater / Tech Theater Studio Dance Majestics Art AP Music Theory AP Art History Required 1.0 credit Same course

Physical Education Options Athletics Athletic Training Required Foundations of Personal Fitness Team Sports Adventures in Outdoor Education Fall Band, Majestics, Colorguard Cheerleading Dance Off Campus PE* (must apply) Required 1.0 credit

Suggested Class Schedule English I Math Biology World Geography Health/Speech LOTE Athletics/PE Fine Art or Technology

Get Math Teacher Signature Auditions - Cheer, STUCO, CAT, OCPE Remember to Choose Alternates!!! Circle Endorsement!

Endorsements Students will choose an endorsement Multi-Disciplinary Business & Industry Arts & Humanities Public Services Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

Personal Graduation Plan Assignment: Class of 2022 Google Classroom Complete PGP on Google Classroom. Print it out and have parent sign it. Turn in print out to Science Teacher by February 14. Turn in electronically on Google Classroom.

Personal Graduation Plan

Multi-Disciplinary Endorsement

Arts & Humanities – Social Studies Pathway

STEM – Math Pathway

Showcase Monday, February 12 6:00 - 8:00 pm @ LHS Athletics Electives Fine Arts Technology Parent meeting at 6:00 in the Auditorium

Dates to Remember No schedule changes until school starts in August!! February 14-15 - Computer lab registration @ WSMS. Bring completed cards with you. Make sure your Personal Graduation Plan has been submitted to your counselor on Google Classroom Bring Print out of PGP with Parent Signature to Science Teacher. May – Instructions will be given on how to make course request changes. This will be the last chance to make changes. → Don’t forget to refer to AP drop policy if you are taking an AP course. No schedule changes until school starts in August!!