Fall registration

Planning calendar TODAY Seminar - Registration Overview January 22 Seminar – Registration Completion & Introduce Student-Led Conferences in February January 23-30 Speak with your English, Social Studies, Math, and Science teachers on recommendations for your classes. Talk with Elective teachers about course offerings. January 30 11th grade English classes - input requests into PowerSchool. January 31 10th grade English classes - input requests into PowerSchool. February 1 9th grade English classes - input requests into PowerSchool. February 7 Seminar (this is a Thursday) February 12-15 Student-Led Conferences - parents will have an opportunity to approve your course requests.

CHOOSE YOUR CLASSES WISELY Please keep in mind that our classes will be very full in the fall, so schedule changes will be difficult to accommodate. If you give careful attention to your choices now, you will be able to get the classes you want and need. Meet Your Graduation Requirements Keeping Your Future Options Open Choose Stretch Classes

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Course Requirements Required credits for current 11th graders Required credits for current 9th-10th graders Recommended Credits English 4.0 Social Studies 3.0 Mathematics Science Career & Technical 1.0 Fitness 1.5 Health 0.5 Fine Arts 1.0 / 2.0 (if you don’t have a Personalized Pathway) World Language 0.0 2.0 Electives 5.0 7.0 (2.0 in your PP) TOTAL MINIMUM 22.0 24.0

Many ways to earn credits LC CAMPUS OFFERINGS: Core (English, SS, Math, Science, Fitness), CTE, Fine Arts, & World Languages DUAL CREDIT: AP & Running Start TECH PREP: NewTech Skills Center ONLINE: Spokane Virtual Learning (Fall & Summer)

Benefits OF TAKING ap CLASSES Stand out in college admissions - colleges know AP classes are rigorous preparation for upper level classes. Build college skills - AP classes give you a rigorous challenge, improve your time management skills, and prepare you for the college experience. Skip introductory classes - AP allows you to move into upper-level courses so you can focus on what interests you most. Earn college credits while in high school - save on tuition, open up space in your schedule to travel abroad or earn a second major.

Challenges OF TAKING ap CLASSES Time commitment - AP classes will require you to invest more time for homework, research, and studying. Cost - The AP tests cost $94 each. We do have funds to help reduce the costs, so do not let this be a barrier to registration. College credit not guaranteed - earning the college credit requires you to take the AP test in May and earn a 3, 4, or 5 on the exam. In order to be successful, you must commit to test preparation.

AP potential letters Based on your PSAT scores, the College Board (creators of AP) analyzed results to predict AP classes that might be of interest to you. If you received a letter today, please use this as another piece of information in your decision process for registration. Please know, the PSAT is just one assessment. If you did not receive a letter or a class is not listed on the letter you received, it does not mean you shouldn’t consider taking AP classes. The decision is yours and if you want to accept the challenge, we want you to take the class!

Only available to 11th and 12th grade students RUNNING START Only available to 11th and 12th grade students You can choose to take classes at EWU, SCC, or SFCC and earn free college credit while in high school. You can do full-time (no LC/SVL classes) or part-time (a mix of LC and Running Start college classes). If you are full-time, you can still participate in LC athletics and activities. Some students are able to earn both their AA degree and a high school diploma. If you are interested in RS, you will still register for LC classes in case you change your mind or can’t get the classes that you want. If you have questions, please see your counselor.

Benefits OF running start Free college credits -transferable to WA public and most private colleges (up to 15 credits/quarter = 3-4 classes). Build college skills - you are a college student, so you get a preview to the rigors, challenges, and opportunities college offers. College classes count as your HS requirements - Most of the classes also count as your graduation requirements so you can stay on track to earn your LC diploma. Class options - colleges offer a wide variety of classes that you are interested in taking on a more flexible schedule.

challenges OF running start Permanent Grades - the credits you earn at the college will be on your LC and college transcripts. HS connections - if you aren’t on the LC campus, you may lose connections to your friends, activities, and teachers. Parental involvement - as a college student, your parents do not have the right to contact your teachers or view your grades. Transfer credits - some highly selective colleges may not accept the credits. Possible conflicts - if you want both college and LC classes, it may not be possible to schedule everything you want due to overlapping times.

Only available to 11th & 12th grade students NEWTECH SKILLS CENTER Only available to 11th & 12th grade students Requires you to be away from LC for 3 periods each day (either AM or PM). You will need to complete a Skills Center application and submit to your counselor. Programs available in: Animation & Special Effects Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Technology Construction Trades Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts & Hospitality Digital Game & Web Design Graphic Design & Digital Arts Mobile Electronics Pre-Dental Assisting Pre-Nursing Assisting - NAC Pre-Veterinary Assisting Robotics & Adv. Manufacturing Welding Technology

SPOKANE VIRTUAL LEARNING SVL offers classes for students who want to take additional classes or give themselves a flexible schedule. If you are interested in taking an SVL class, go to their web site, register, print out the form, and bring it to your counselor for approval. Marking SVL on your LC registration form does NOT register you for the class. Counselors DO NOT initiate the SVL process, it is your responsibility to register for the class. Information about SVL classes is online at: www.spokanevirtual.com

Svl class offerings ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES   ENGLISH English 9 English 9 Honors English 10 English 10 Honors English 11 AP English 11 - Lang & Comp English 12 - Bridge to College AP English 12 - Lit & Comp  MATH Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB/BC SCIENCE Biology Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology  SOCIAL STUDIES World History AP World History AP European History US History AP US History Current World Affairs Civics AP Comparative Government AP US Government & Politics FITNESS AND HEALTH Health (1 semester) Intro to Fitness Intro to Fitness-Student Athlete CAREER AND TECHNICAL Certified Computer Apps Specialist Web Design AP Computer Science Digital Game Programming AP Photography Health Science Careers ARTS Drawing, Sculpting, Painting Music Theory AP Music Theory WORLD LANGUAGE Chinese Year 1 French Years 1, 2, 3, 4 Japanese Years 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish Years 1, 2, 3, 4 Latin Years 1, 2, 3

High school planning sheet Use this sheet as a reference help you track your credits.

Next steps Begin thinking about your choices for next year. Talk with your parents about your post-high school plan and how your class selection can help you with your future plans. Complete the high school planning sheet to track the credits you have already earned. Talk to your teachers about next year’s classes. If you are considering a new elective, seek out the teacher to learn more. Read through the course catalog on the LC web site to learn about classes. If you are considering Running Start or NewTech Skills Center, see your counselor to get started. If you are considering SVL, go to their web site to register.

COMPLETING THE FORM Neatly write your LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, and STUDENT ID on your form (in pencil). Select options for your core classes. Over the next few days, get teacher signatures. 4. Write in your top Primary Elective choices. Provide the 4 alternate options. These choices will be required when you register in PowerSchool. Complete the Optional sections if you want Zero, 7th Hour, SVL or Running Start.

ENTERING YOUR DATA At the end of the month, you’ll enter your data into PowerSchool during English class. Periods 1-6: In the first 6 periods, build your ideal schedule. Think of each line as periods in your day. These have a RED ! Alternates 1-4: You will then enter your 4 required alternate electives (back up to your primary electives). These have a RED ! Optional Items: Finally, if you are doing classes outside of the LC regular school day (Running Start, SVL, Zero Hour, 7th Hour), you will enter them at the end. These have a GREEN P

ENTERING YOUR DATA Scroll through until you find the class you want. Classes are alphabetical, so you’ll need to use the numbers on the bottom to advance. Click on the checkbox, then Okay. In most cases, you can ignore the Prerequisite Note. You will then be back on the main page to select the next class. When you are finished, raise your hand to get checked off.

An in-depth look at the 5 core content area class options: CORE CONTENT CLASSES An in-depth look at the 5 core content area class options: English Social Studies Fitness & Health Math Science

ENGLISH OPTIONS 10 11 12 English 10 Honors English 10 Honors and AP English classes have a required summer reading assignment that will be available in the spring. African American Literature AP Language & Composition 11 English 11 English: Creative Writing English: Mythology Native American Literature 11 African American Literature AP Literature & Composition 12 English 12: Bridge to College English: Creative Writing English: Mythology Native American Literature 12

SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS AP European History World History If you took AP Euro this year, you get to choose elective for this spot 10 AP US History US History AP Capstone Counts as 12th Social Studies - CWA/Civics It is strongly recommended that you also take AP English 11 due to the amount of writing required in the class. 11 AP US Government AP Comparative Government is 2nd semester Current World Affairs (CWA)/Civics You will take one semester of each class 12

Math options AP Statistics AP Calculus AB/BC Quantitative Math EWU 107 Pre-Calculus Regular or Honors Bridge to College Math (12th only) AP Computer Science 4 years of math highly recommended for students entering a 2 or 4 year post-high school program. Washington 4-year public and private colleges strongly recommend that you to go through at least Algebra II, and prefer Pre-Calculus or Calculus, AND that you take math your senior year. Algebra 2 Regular or Honors Geometry Regular or Honors Intermediate Math Algebra 1

SCIENCE OPTIONS 10 11 12 Biology Honors* Biology Honors* (O Hour) (if you took Honors Chemistry or Honors Physics in 9th grade) Biology Honors* (O Hour) MESA Chemistry* Chemistry* Physics* Anatomy & Physiology Environmental Chemistry Biology AP Chemistry (usually taken as a 2nd science class with Honors Bio) AP Biology* AP Chemistry* AP Computer Science* AP Environmental Science* AP Physics 1 Algebra-Based* AP Physics C Calculus-Based* Chemistry* Physics Year 1* Anatomy & Physiology Environmental Chemistry 10 11 12 Washington 4-year public and private colleges strongly encourage that you take science senior year. Most 4-year colleges require you to take 1-2 years of an Algebra-based Science. The courses with an * satisfy that requirement.

FITNESS & HEALTH OPTIONS (Includes Intro, Lifetime, & Advanced Conditioning during the school day) Required: 1.5 credits Fitness + 0.5 credit Health If you haven’t completed Fitness or Health, be sure to sign up! O Hour Advanced Conditioning (Priority enrollment for LC athletes) Health Science Careers (also counts as CTE) Fitness & Foods (also counts as CTE) O Hour Lifetime Fitness (Enrollment is reserved for girls) SVL Fitness, Health, or Intro to Health Science You are responsible for signing up for SVL. After you register online, bring completed form to your counselor. SVL Athlete Option For students who are in a school or club sport. You are responsible for signing up for SVL. After you register online, bring completed form to your counselor.

Elective class options Applied Technology Drama Social Studies & English Business Visual Arts World Language Family & Consumer Science Music Special Electives

HOW TO READ THE ELECTIVE LIST Electives are listed on the back of your form. Some courses have pre-requisite courses you must complete before moving on to the advanced class. These courses are indicated with an indentation and an arrow (). When choosing electives, be sure you write the course name and number that exactly matches your selection.

Applied technology CTE AP Studio Art: Digital Photography Engineering by Design Principles of Biomed Year 1 - PLTW Drafting & Design Technology AP Studio Art: Digital Photo (O Hour) Human Body Systems Year 2 - PLTW Pre-Engineering Advanced (Robotics) Yearbook (by teacher permission) Medical Interventions Year 3 - PLTW Jewelry & Small Sculpture Exploring Computer Science Biomed Innovations Year 4 - PLTW TV/Video Production Digital Game Programming CTE AP Principles of Computer Science Sports Medicine AP Computer Science

Business CTE Accounting Business & Criminal Justice Marketing Business CO-OP Adv. Business & Marketing [DECA] Legal Studies Business Procedures [Tiger Depot] Store Operations & Mgmt. [Tiger Den] Exploring Computer Science Certified Computer Apps Specialist Independent Business Project Web Design Leadership in Business/ASB Business Education Work Site Exp. (7th Hour) (credit for your job) CTE Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Family & consumer science Child Development Foods & Nutrition/ Int’l Foods Foods & Fitness (also counts as Fitness) Business Education Work Site Exp. (7th Hour) (credit for your job) Careers in Education/ Teaching Academy Culinary Arts ProStart Year 1 Health Science Careers Culinary ProStart [Tiger Perk] (O Hour & Lunch) CTE

THEATRE ART ART ART ART CTE Beginning Theatre Intermediate Theatre Advanced Theatre Musical Theatre (Audition required) ART ART Stagecraft (O Hr) CTE

visual ARTS ART ART CTE AP Studio Art: Digital Photography Drawing, Sculpting, & Painting AP Studio Art: Digital Photography AP Studio Art: Digital Photo (O Hour) Painting Ceramics Creative Drawing Jewelry & Small Sculpture AP Studio Art: 2D Design Web Design ART ART CTE

Music ART Band Orchestra Choir AP Music Theory Guitar Lab Intermediate 2/Symphonic Intermediate Intermediate Advanced Wind Ensemble Advanced Advanced (Audition) Percussion Chamber Vocal Ensemble - Advanced [Women] (Audition) Jazz Band (O Hour) AP Music Theory Jazz Choir (O Hour) (Audition) Inst. Sm. Ensem/Pep Band (7th Hour) Vocal Small Ensemble - Intermediate [Men] (O Hour) Guitar Lab ART

English & social studies AP Art History AP European History Psychology AP Seminar Capstone AP Human Geography Debate (O Hour) AP Psychology GENERAL ELECTIVES

WORLD LANGUAGES Most 4-year universities require 2 consecutive years of the same language, some colleges require 3 years. Check the college admission requirements for the school(s) you are considering. Chinese French Japanese Spanish Chinese French Japanese Spanish Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 Year 2 Year 2 Year 2 Year 2 Honors Year 3 Honors Year 3 Honors Year 3 Honors Year 3 Honors Year 4 Honors Year 4 AP Year 4 AP Year 4 Honors Year 5 AP GENERAL ELECTIVES

SPECIAL ELECTIVE PROGRAMS AVID 10, 11, or 12 Late Arrival Periods 1-2-3 Early Dismissal Periods 4-5-6 (You must have 6 credit- bearing classes which can be LC and/or SVL. Zero Hour, 7th Hour, and SVL classes count as one of your 6 classes) GENERAL ELECTIVE Cheerleading (Tryout required) GENERAL ELECTIVE NO CREDIT ISSUED Drill Team (Tryout required) ART ICAN Credit Recovery (O Hour, 6th, 7th Hour) GENERAL ELECTIVE NewTech Skills Center AM Periods 1-2-3 NewTech Skills Center PM Periods 4-5-6 (You will need to write this in for 3 of your classes) Intern/Teacher Assistant (Talk with the teacher you want to work with to get their approval form - the form is NOT available in the Counseling Center. [Seniors Only] CTE GENERAL ELECTIVE

Final steps Please keep this form in good condition until you register in English classes: January 30 - 11th grade January 31 - 10th grade February 1 - 9th grade Talk with your parents, teachers, administrators, and counselor before you register to help you make the best decisions. At Student-Led Conferences in February, you and your parents will be able to go over your course selections and you will have an opportunity to make changes.