PART 2, FEB 26 LHS COURSE PLANNING GUIDE & FIELDS OF STUDY

Using the LHS Course Planning Guide Lynnwood High School Course Planning Guide

Using the LHS Course Planning Guide  The Course Planning Guide is only available online through the Lynnwood High School Website.  The following slides will show you where to find it and how to use it to help you choose the classes you want.

Where to find the LHS Course Planning Guide Go to the LHS website Go to the LHS website and click on the “Counseling” tab. Then select LHS Course Planning Guide.

A tip for finding information: When the Planning Guide opens, find what you are looking for by using the “Search” or “Find” function of your browser.

For example, to find information on course Graphic Arts 1, type it in and hit “search.”

All instances of Graphic Arts 1 appear and you can click on each item. Notice the first one takes you to the LHS Course Summary.

This one takes you to the Course Description.

Using the LHS Course Planning Guide Figure out where you stand with requirements (chart on page 6).

Using the LHS High School Planning Guide Figure out where you stand with requirements (chart on page 6). Remember: Once you complete an area, additional credits in that area are applied to “Electives” (ex. After you have 1.0 credits in Art, additional Art credits go to Electives). In some instances, you may be able to use an equivalency to meet a requirement (ex. 2.0 Sports Med credit can be used for 1.0 PE credit.); see your counselor with questions. Check your LHS graduation requirements against the requirements to apply to a four year college. There are some differences…

College Admission Requirements Minimum College Admission Standards College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR) English 4 credits Math 3 credits Sr.-year math-based quantitative course1 credit* Science – Lab2 credits** Social Science3 credits World Language2 credits Arts1 credit Total 15 credits * Beginning with the class of 2012 and beyond, Quantitative Math-based course required in senior year; does not require higher level Math than current admissions policy. * Beginning with the class of 2010 and beyond, one credit of Algebra-based Science required for college admission. There is more information on college admission requirements in the Planning Guide.

Using the LHS Course Planning Guide (cont.)  The Table of Contents lists topics covered in the guide and also has school contact information.  Print out the charts in the Course Planning Guide (example below) to develop your High School and Beyond Plan.

Field of Study  Field of Study (FOS) is a concentration of 2.0 credits in an interest area that connects to your possible plans for after LHS graduation  FOS can link to development of Senior Project (HSPE) HSPE Prep,

The 5 Fields of Study Arts & Communication For students who enjoy creative, innovative, or imaginative activities Business & Marketing For students who enjoy leading, persuading, or organizing others Engineering & Technology For students who enjoy assembling, designing, building, or repairing things Health & Human Services For students who enjoy helping and working with people Science & Natural Resources For students who enjoy working with data, ideas, and things

Fields of Study  Students can identify their FOS as early as 10 th grade.  Remember, FOS should guide you in choosing your classes. Arts & Communication Should I take band for my FOS credit next year? I might major in Music Educ in college… Business & Marketing Think I’ll take Accounting for my FOS credit next year. I want to start my own business after graduation.

Using the LHS Course Planning Guide (cont.)  The LHS Course Summary (page 18) provides a quick reference to course offerings.  This is only a guide---read the full course description completely before you choose a course! Department course is under Course number - pay attention to 3 digits! Year (Y) or Semester (S) - In the library, enter both course numbers for year courses

Reading a Course Description Course description Course Code Course title Semester or year course Grade level that may take PREREQUISITE: Course or other requirement you must have met to take this course! Field of Study this course normally falls under Fees required

We’re here to help you any way we can! Rot - Z Mrs. McGahan E - Kl Ms. Zwahl A – D Mr. Wilson Mb – Ros Mrs. A Visit our Counseling website via the LHS website: Kn – Ma Mrs. Dittemore

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