Lovejoy High School Registration Classes of 2014 and 2015

Welcome Classes of 2014 and 2015 LHS Counseling Staff Amanda Breeden A–GL Amanda Breeden A–GL Rebecca Puster Go-N Rebecca Puster Go-N Stacey Ruff O-Z Stacey Ruff O-Z Jeannie Walls – College & Career Jeannie Walls – College & Career

College and Choices Think about the future when making your choices Think about the future when making your choices Top 10% rule (UT top ?%) Top 10% rule (UT top ?%) GPA and Rank, Transcripts GPA and Rank, Transcripts Tier 1 – AP courses Tier 1 – AP courses Tier 2 – PAP courses Tier 2 – PAP courses Tier 3 – all other Tier 3 – all other Exclusions – exclude up to 8 semester classes from GPA, beyond required courses Exclusions – exclude up to 8 semester classes from GPA, beyond required courses

Naviance Web-based program where students can: Order transcripts (Transcript Consent Form) Order transcripts (Transcript Consent Form) Search for colleges Search for colleges Take a Personality Inventory Take a Personality Inventory Discover their Learning Style Discover their Learning Style

Graduation Requirements 26 credits required for graduation – Recommended or Distinguished Diploma 26 credits required for graduation – Recommended or Distinguished Diploma Class of 2014 Class of 2014 Successful completion of all 4 of TAKS tests Successful completion of all 4 of TAKS tests Senior Project Senior Project Class of 2015 Class of 2015 Successful completion EOC tests Successful completion EOC tests Senior Project Senior Project

Graduation Plans – Side by Side Recommended Distinguished Recommended Distinguished English Mathematics Science Social Studies Lovejoy Leadership Health Fine Art Physical Education Technology Foreign Language * Additional Electives TOTAL CREDITS *Most colleges recommend 3 years of foreign language. ***The Distinguished Plan requires 4 advanced measures.

Distinguished Achievement Diploma (DAP) What is an Advanced Measure? A student needs any 4 of the following: A Junior year PSAT score that designates them as commended or higher A Junior year PSAT score that designates them as commended or higher A score of 3 or higher on an AP test (each score is one advanced measure) A score of 3 or higher on an AP test (each score is one advanced measure) A college academic course and Tech Prep articulated college course with a grade of 3.0 or higher (each 3.0 is one advanced measure) A college academic course and Tech Prep articulated college course with a grade of 3.0 or higher (each 3.0 is one advanced measure) An original research project judged by a panel of professionals in the field (only 2 projects can be used and the senior project would qualify as one) An original research project judged by a panel of professionals in the field (only 2 projects can be used and the senior project would qualify as one)

English 10 th Grade Options PreAP English II PreAP/GT English II PreAP/GT English II 11 th Grade Options PreAP English III AP English Language* AP/GT English Language* All English courses require summer reading. *AP courses require a minimum of 1 hour homework each night.

Math Required to Graduate Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 4 th year of math *All students are expected to continue with math through their senior year. Math Options PreAP Geometry PreAP Algebra II PreAP/GT Algebra II PreAP Pre-Calculus PreAP/GT Pre-Calculus AP/GT Calculus AB AP/GT Calculus BC AP/GT Statistics AP Computer Science

Math Sequence Math taken this year Math taken this year  Pre-AP Algebra 1  Pre-AP Geometry  Pre-AP Geometry  Pre-AP Algebra II  Pre-AP Algebra II  Pre-AP Pre-Calculus  Pre-AP Pre-Calculus  AP Calculus AB or AP Statistics  AP Calculus AB  AP Calculus BC or AP Statistics * Math labs and/or double-block options are available.

Science 10 th Grade Options PreAP Chemistry PreAP/GT Chemistry 11 th Grade Options PreAP Physics PreAP/GT Physics

Social Studies 10 th Grade Options Pre-AP World History AP World History* AP/GT World History* 11 th Grade Options Pre-AP US History AP US History* AP/GT US History* *AP Courses require summer reading as well as a minimum of 1 hour of homework each night.

Foreign Languages DAP 3 credits of the sameRecommended 2 credits of the same Options Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Lit. Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Lit. French I, II, III, and AP French Language (IV) French I, II, III, and AP French Language (IV) Chinese I, II, III, IV Chinese I, II, III, IV *American Sign Language I, II, III and IV *American Sign Language I, II, III and IV *Consult prospective colleges to learn if ASL meets FL requirements

Technology Required 1.0 Credit Options PreAP Computer Science PreAP Computer Science AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science A Business Information Business Information Digital and Interactive Media Digital and Interactive Media Animation Animation Web Technologies Web Technologies Video Technology Video Technology Any PLTW course (Engineering) Any PLTW course (Engineering) Journalism courses (including Newspaper, Yearbook, Magazine, Broadcast, and Photojournalism) Journalism courses (including Newspaper, Yearbook, Magazine, Broadcast, and Photojournalism)

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

Physical Education Required 1.0 credit Options Athletics Athletics Athletic Training Athletic Training PE Foundations PE Foundations Adventures in Outdoor Education Adventures in Outdoor Education Individual Sports Individual Sports Team Sports Team Sports Fall Band, Drill Team, Colorguard Fall Band, Drill Team, Colorguard Cheerleading Cheerleading

Final Graduation Requirements.5 credit of Health.5 credit of Health.5 credit of Lovejoy Leadership.5 credit of Lovejoy Leadership 3.0 credits of electives for DAP 3.0 credits of electives for DAP 4.0 credits of electives for Recommended 4.0 credits of electives for Recommended

AP Elective Options 10 th and 11 th Grade Students AP Music Theory – requires approval AP Studio Art 2D and 3D – prerequisites required AP Studio Art 2D Photo – requires approval (11 th -12 th ) AP Art History – summer project (10 th -12 th ) AP Psychology – (11 th -12 th only) AP European History – (11 th -12 th only) AP Computer Science – requires approval AP Chemistry – (11 th -12 th only)

Other Elective Options Business Classes Business Classes Health Science Classes Health Science Classes Agriculture Classes Agriculture Classes Architecture Architecture Education and Training Classes Education and Training Classes Human Service Classes Human Service Classes Journalism Journalism Engineering Classes Engineering Classes

New English Electives The Story of War: Fiction at the Battlefront -.5 credit (11 th – 12 th ) The Story of War: Fiction at the Battlefront -.5 credit (11 th – 12 th ) A World Beyond: Fantasy & Heroic Adventure -.5 credit (10 th – 12 th ) A World Beyond: Fantasy & Heroic Adventure -.5 credit (10 th – 12 th )

New Business Electives Business Law -.5 credit (10 th – 12 th ) Business Law -.5 credit (10 th – 12 th ) Virtual Business -.5 credit (10 th – 12 th ) Virtual Business -.5 credit (10 th – 12 th ) Fashion Marketing -.5 credit (10 th – 12 th ) Fashion Marketing -.5 credit (10 th – 12 th ) Accounting II – 1.0 credit (11 th – 12 th ) Accounting II – 1.0 credit (11 th – 12 th )

Other New Electives Advanced Animation – 1.0 credit (11 th -12 th ) Advanced Animation – 1.0 credit (11 th -12 th ) Oral Interpretation – 1.0 credit (9 th -12 th ) Oral Interpretation – 1.0 credit (9 th -12 th ) Humanities I – 1.0 credit (10 th -12 th ) Humanities I – 1.0 credit (10 th -12 th ) Apps Development credit (10 th -12 th ) Apps Development credit (10 th -12 th ) Math labs – 1.0 – LOCAL CREDIT (9 th -12 th ) Math labs – 1.0 – LOCAL CREDIT (9 th -12 th )

Course Guide and Presentations Course Guide Go to the school website: Go to Academics and Schedules Select Course GuideCourse Guide Presentations and Registration Card Go to the school website: Go to Departments Select Guidance and CounselingGuidance and Counseling

Showcase Monday, February 13 th 6:00-8:00 at LHS Athletics Athletics Electives Electives Fine Arts Fine Arts Technology Technology GT Presentation GT Presentation 6:30 in the Library 6:30 in the Library AP informational meeting AP informational meeting 6:00 or 7:00 in the Library 6:00 or 7:00 in the Library

Registration Information Monday, February 13, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Showcase opportunity for you and your parents to learn about all of the options available at LHS Monday, February 13, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Showcase opportunity for you and your parents to learn about all of the options available at LHS Monday, February 13, 6:00 pm – 9 th and 10 th parent meeting discussing registration; transcripts Monday, February 13, 6:00 pm – 9 th and 10 th parent meeting discussing registration; transcripts February 21 or 22 - Students will come to the computer lab, through their Science class, to input their choices. February 21 or 22 - Students will come to the computer lab, through their Science class, to input their choices. Late Spring – Verification slips will be sent home in May after tryouts. This will be the last chance to make any class changes, so make good choices! Late Spring – Verification slips will be sent home in May after tryouts. This will be the last chance to make any class changes, so make good choices!

Questions

4 Major Parts of Your PSAT/NMSQT Results Your Scores Your Skills Your Answers Critical Reading Mathematics Writing Skills Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Results Next Steps 3 Test Sections

Your Scores Percentile If you are a junior, your scores are compared to those of other juniors. If you are a sophomore or younger student, your scores are compared to those of sophomores. Score You can see your projected SAT score online in My College QuickStart ( Score Range

National Merit Scholarship Corporation Information The Entry Requirements section displays information you provided on your answer sheet. The Percentile compares your performance to that of other college-bound juniors. The Selection Index is the sum of your critical reading, mathematics and writing skills scores. If it has an asterisk, you do not meet all of the eligibility requirements for the competition.

See how you did on each skill. The same skills are tested on the SAT. Your Skills You can try hundreds of practice questions, organized by skill, online in My College QuickStart (

Your Answers You will get your test book back with your PSAT/NMSQT results, so that you can review the questions. You can also review each test question in My College QuickStart.

Your Answers: Student-Produced Responses Some of the math problems required you to grid in answers instead of selecting an option. For these questions, you will see the correct answer(s) written out.

What’s next? Use the access code on your report to log in to My College QuickStart, a personalized college and career planning kit. There you can: Search for colleges Get a personalized SAT study plan Take a personality test to find majors and careers that fit you Next Steps

My College QuickStart

My Online Score Report Projected SAT® score ranges State percentiles You can filter questions Questions and answer explanations

My College QuickStart My SAT Study Plan™ Personalized skills to improve SAT practice questions An official SAT practice test

My College QuickStart My Personality Personality test Description of your type Tips for success Majors and careers that might be a good fit for you

My College QuickStart My College Matches Starter list of colleges Criteria to customize search Ability to save searches

My College QuickStart My Majors & Career Matches Major you chose Related majors Related careers