Laurel High School 8th Grade Orientation

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Laurel High School Administrative Team Dwayne Jones, Principal Karen Coley, Assistant Principal Carrie Curry, Assistant Principal Michael Dinkins, Assistant Principal Arika Pritchett-Sellman, Assistant Principal Anthony Scott, Assistant Principal Cathy Strine-Adams, Assistant Principal

Laurel High School Professional School Counselors Dr. Tia Harris A-BA & Pre-IB & IB Ms. Imani Hopewell BE-FL Ms. Renee Richardson FO-LO Mrs. Rachel Mitchell LU-RE Ms. Monique Graves RH-Z Mrs. Terri Collins-Swain Department Chair

Laurel High School Schedule 1st Period 7:45-9:08 am 2nd Period 9:15-10:40 am 3rd Period 10:47-12:54 pm 4th Period 1:01-2:25 pm 8 periods A & B Days – 4 periods each day 7:45 am - 2:25 pm

Graduation Requirements English – 4 credits English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Social Studies – 3 credits U.S. History LSN Government World History Science – 3 credits Biology 2 credits in each of the following areas: Earth & Space science Physical science Math – 3 credits Algebra 1 Geometry 1 additional math credit *Enrollment in a math course each year in high school

Graduation Requirements Fine Arts – 1 credit Any courses in the following areas: Music Dance Drama Art Physical Education – ½ credit Health Education – ½ credit Personal Fitness Health Issues Technology Education – 1 credit Foundations of Technology Completer Program – 2 – 8 credits One of the following areas: World Language – 2 credits Advanced Technology – 2 credits MSDE Approved sequence of courses: 4-8 credits Electives – 3 credits Any additional courses

* Requires Application Completer Programs World Language (2 credits) CCRD (4 credits) (2-year Program) CCRD 1 (11th grade) & 2 (12th grade) CCRD Work Based Learning (12th grade) Child Development (4 credits) (10th-12th grade) Teacher Academy (4 credits) (10th-12th grade) Technical Academy* (4-8 credits) Automotive Technician 6 credits Cosmetology 8 credits Nursing Assistant 6 credits Computer Networking 4 credits * Requires Application UHS – honors program with a set curriculum IB – International Baccalaureate program.

Graduation Requirements Attendance (4 years of study beyond grade 8) Student Service (24 hours) PARCC Assessment Tests (English 10, Algebra 1) High School Assessment Tests (Government) MISA (Biology)

Family & Consumer Sciences Career & Tech Academies Electives Fine Arts Business Education World Language Family & Consumer Sciences Physical Education Social Studies Career & Tech Academies CCRD Work Experience ROTC

World Language Spanish French German Chinese Portuguese

Performing Arts & Music Chorus Band Orchestra Basic/Intermediate Piano Drama Dance

Visual Arts Art 1 Draw/Paint & Crafts 1 Drawing & Painting 1 & 2 Ceramics 1 & 2 Computer Graphics World Art IB Art

Family & Consumer Sciences Introduction to Foods and Nutrition Interior Design Fashion Design Child Development Financial Literacy for Teens Foundations of Education International Cuisine

Business Education Entrepreneurship Business Law Business Economics Accounting Principles of Finance Business Global Economics Financial Services

Advanced Placement at Laurel High School

AP courses offered at LHS CALCULUS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LITERATURE FRENCH LANGUAGE WORLD HISTORY U.S. GOVERNMENT PSYCHOLOGY SPANISH LANGUAGE UNITED STATES HISTORY STUDIO ART 2D & 3D

AP and College Success™ Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less. Source: College Board (2013)

How to Prepare for AP Classes Recommendations Enroll in honors courses at LHS Develop a strong work ethic, time management skills and good study habits

Typical 9th Grade Schedule English Science Math Social Studies Foreign Language Academy Courses Additional Required Courses Grade 9 English 9 Biology Algebra 1 U.S. History World Language Level 1 Academy elective Health/Personal Fitness + Elective (Fine Art, FOT, or other) Prerequisites for Honors Classes: English 9 Honors – Successful completion of English 8 Honors Teacher/Counselor recommendation Biology Honors – 8th Grade science grade of A or B Successful completion of Algebra 1 U.S. History Honors – 8th Grade Social Studies grade of A or B Teacher/Recommendation Desire/motivation (work ethic) AP U.S. History – 8th Grade Social Studies Honors grade of A or B Strong work ethic Teacher/Counselor/Parent recommendation Pre-IB Program student (required) *Requires Summer Assignment

Choosing Classes Students will receive a registration worksheet from 8th grade counselor Counselor/Parents will discuss choices with students Teachers will make recommendations Choose classes (and alternates/back-up choices) Students will meet with counselors from LHS in April for registration at the middle school MLK – 4/1/2019 DDE – 4/8/2019

Registration Timeline 8th Grade Registration MLK – 4/1/2019 DDE – 4/8/2019 Course Request Adjustments April 9 – Last day of school Official Schedules – First day of school Fall 2019

Student Expectations Academic Honesty Appropriate Dress (Uniform) Attendance Respecting Others and School Environment

Promotion Requirements Grade 9 to Grade 10 Earn 5 credits 1 English credit

It’s Your Future! Get Involved! Students Set clear goals Get organized Set aside study time Get help when you need it Join extracurricular activities

Athletics Sports Boys and Girls Basketball Cross Country Football Boy’s & Girls Soccer Swimming Tennis Volleyball Baseball Softball Wrestling Indoor/Outdoor Track Lacrosse

Activities French Honor Society STEM Club Asian Student Association Mock Trial SGA Spanish Honor Society Step Team National Honor Society Fashion Club/Modeling Gaming/Anime Club Hispanic Student Association African Student Association Art Club Debate Club Drama Club Dance Team Green Club

Keeping in Touch Please visit our website: http://laurelhscounseling.weebly.com http://www1.pgcps.org/laurelhs/ for information about Upcoming Events Important news Department information Guidance and scholarships Career Information and links Staff contact information Telephone 301-497-2050

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