Laurel High School Registration Welcome Introduction of School Counselors Graduation Requirements Promotion Requirements Career Academies Electives Advanced Placement Dual Enrollment Registration Process Registration Timeline Naviance Questions

Laurel High School Professional School Counselors Dr. Tia Harris A-BA + Pre-IB & IB Ms. Imani Hopewell BE-FL Mrs. Alicia Cooper FO-LO Mrs. Rachel Mitchell LU-RE Ms. Monique Graves RH-Z Mrs. Terri Collins-Swain College & Career Counselor/Dept. Chair

Graduation Requirements COURSES CREDITS English 4 Science 3 (Biology, 2 lab sciences) Social Studies 3 (US History, LSN Gov’t, World History) Math 3 (Algebra 1, Geometry, 1 additional math, + enrollment in math each year in H.S.) Fine Art 1 Technology Education (FOT) Health ½ Personal Fitness Electives 2-3 Completer 2-8

* Requires Online Application Completer Programs Foreign Language (2 credits) CCRD (4 credits) (2-year Program) CCRD 1 & 2 CCRD Work Experience (2 credits) Child Development (5-9 credits) Teacher Academy (4 credits) Technical Academy* (4-8 credits) Automotive Technician 6 credits Cosmetology 8 credits Nursing Assistant 4 credits Computer Networking 4 credits * Requires Online Application UHS – honors program with a set curriculum IB – International Baccalaureate program.

Graduation Requirements Attendance (4 years of study beyond grade 8) PARCC Assessment Tests (English 10, Algebra 1) MISA (Biology) High School Assessment Test (Gov’t) Student Service (24 hours)

Promotion Requirements Grade 9 to Grade 10 1 English credit 4 additional credits

Promotion Requirements Grade 10 to Grade 11 2 English credits 1 Math credits 1 Science credit 1 Social Studies credit 1 Elective

Promotion Requirements Grade 11 to Grade 12 3 English credits 2 Math credits 1 Science credit 1 Social Studies credit and 7 Electives Be able to fulfill all graduation requirements Taken all assessments at least once

Academy of Global Studies (Required Electives) International Business & Finance Geography/Global Issues (9th grade) Principles of Finance/Financial Services (10th grade) Business in a Global Economy/Global Economics (11th grade) Ethics in Business/Career Academy Capstone (12th grade) World Language 1-4 (9th-12th grade) International Relations & Studies Linguistics/Study Abroad (10th grade) World Language/Conversational Writing (11th grade) Study Abroad or Internship (Summer) Foreign Policy/Philosophy (12th grade)

Academy of Law, Education, & Public Service (Required Electives) Pre-Law & Social Justice Practical Law/LEPS Debate (9th grade) Civil Rights Law/Constitutional Law (10th grade) Law, Writing, & Research/Law Seminar (11th grade) Philosophy/Career Academy Capstone (12th grade) Forensics Forensics 1 (9th grade) Forensic Law/Forensic Psychology (10th grade) Forensics 2 (11th grade) Forensics Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology (12th grade)

Academy of Law, Education & Public Service (Required Electives) Teacher Academy Foundations of Education (9th grade) Human Growth & Development through Adolescence (10th grade) Teaching as a Profession (11th grade) Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction (12th grade) Education Academy Internship (12th grade – 2 periods/1 credit) Child Development Child Development 1 (10th grade) Child Development 2 (11th grade - 2 periods) Child Development Internship (12th grade - 4 periods)

AP courses offered at LHS English Language English Literature U.S. Government U.S. History World History Psychology Calculus French Language Spanish Language Studio Art 2D Studio Art 3D *AP Form required with recommending/current teacher’s signature Summer work is required

Dual Enrollment Minimum of 2.5 GPA Enrolled in 11th or 12th grade Meet college requirements on college admissions tests – Accuplacer, ACT, SAT Provide own transportation to and from the college campus

Basic Senior Plan 1 credit English 12 1 credit Math 1 credit Academy elective (if applicable) 5 academic electives or Dual enrollment/Work study/Internship 3 alternates or substitute electives *Half day schedule requires a letter from your employer with hours and parent letter of permission. Must have community service hours & testing completed.

Basic Junior Plan 1 credit English 11 1 credit World History 1 credit Science (Chemistry or Env. Science) 1 credit Math (Algebra 2 or higher) 1 credit Academy elective (if applicable) 3 credits of electives 3 alternates or substitute electives

Basic Sophomore Plan 1 credit English 10 1 credit LSN Government 1 credit Biogeochemical Systems 1 credit Math (Geometry or higher) 1 credit Foreign Language 1 credit Academy elective (if applicable) 2 credits of electives 3 alternate or substitute electives

Teacher “Approval” Courses * Classes with a (*) require advanced approval. To take one of these courses, you MUST complete the Signature form. All honors courses require a signature from your current teacher. All AP courses require application and signature from teacher/parent/student.

Four options in obtaining the Registration Form 1 Four options in obtaining the Registration Form 1. Registration Assemblies 2. Accessing your PGCPS Gmail account 3. Navigating through Laurel High School’s home page. Click on Academics, then Guidance, then Scheduling & Registration 4. Go to http://laurelhscounseling.weebly.com and Click on Scheduling & Registration.

1. First name – last name 2. laurh-last 4 digits of student number or individual personal password 3. Click on inbox 4. Click on email 2019-2020 Registration Form (Sender: Terri Collins-Swain)

Registration Process Students get required signatures from teachers for Honors and AP classes and turn in to the Counseling Office by: February 15 – Juniors February 19 – Freshman & Sophomores Career & Technical Education Applications – due by March 12. Apply online at: https://www.pgcps.org/cte/ Accuplacer Testing Permission Slips due by February 15

Registration Timeline Registration: February 19 – March 28 Schedule Adjustments: March 28 – June 14 or last day of school (see counselor for change) No schedule changes in the Fall Official Schedules: First day of school 2019 Diversity: Staff: 58% White 41% African-American 1% Hispanic 1% Asian Students: 2100 66% African-American 21% White 7% Hispanic 5% Asian Consistent Performance: Rank in the top three P.G. schools for attendance, SAT scores, and HSA SAT scores: increased 28 points from 936 to 964. Special Programs: UHS & International Baccalaureate

SCHEDULE CHANGES Schedules will NOT BE adjusted in the Fall for the following: 1. Preference for a different teacher. 2. Preference for a different period or semester. 3. Preference to be with friends in class. 4. CHANGE OF MIND ABOUT TAKING THE COURSE. * All exceptional or unusual circumstances concerning scheduling must be evaluated by the counselor and/or the principal.

NAVIANCE What is Naviance? ~ Naviance by Hobsons “Naviance is a college and career readiness platform that enables self-discovery, career exploration, academic planning, and college preparation.” ~ Naviance by Hobsons

Naviance Go to http://www.pgcps.org/ Click on Options Click on Student Resources Click on “Login to CLEVER” Click on “Log in with Active Directory” Enter school username & password To launch Naviance, click on the Naviance icon at the bottom of your Clever Account