1. WELCOME! PARENTS & STUDENTS CLASS OF 2021
EIGHTH GRADE OPEN HOUSE
October 16, 2016

2. LAKELAND – WEB SITE www.lakeland.k12.nj.us
Helpful Tools located on our website:
Staff and Voice Mail
Faculty Pages
Shows what to expect for the week!
Twitter Page
Facebook Page
Parent Portal
Round the clock, Real time web access to your child’s grades and attendance

3. 8 classes per year (40 credits)
WHAT IS A/B SCHEDULING?
8 classes per year (40 credits)
4 classes, 80 minutes each per day
1 block each day is for a 40 minute lunch and a 40 minute study hall
Classes rotate every other day!

4. EXAMPLE OF A FRESHMAN SCHEDULE

5. SCHEDULING PROCEDURE
All core course recommendations are submitted by 8th grade teachers (English, History, Math, SS, World Language)
If you disagree with a teacher’s recommendation, you will need to appeal this to Tim Conway, Director of Guidance by March 17th!
On scheduling day in February, students will provide their elective “course requests”
Course offerings can be found on 8th grade elective sheet

6. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
What do parents need to do to register their child at Lakeland Regional High School?
Discuss course & elective options with your child
Return forms you received in the mailing to the Lakeland Guidance Department TODAY!
Forms can be returned in Media Center at the Guidance table.
If you do not have the forms, they will need to be returned no later than November 4th.
If we do not have your forms, we will not know that you intend to enroll at Lakeland Regional High School.

7. ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES
15 AP courses are currently offered at LRHS!
Good scores on AP tests can:
Qualify for college level credit
Save money on college tuition
Help your chances for admission to college
Register and select college courses early
If Lakeland does not offer in its curriculum guide, students may take online!
Articulation agreements WPU ($700), FDU ($240) and PCCC ($270)

8. DUAL ENROLLMENT
5 college level (dual enrollment) courses offered at LRHS
Studying Film (Seton Hall)
Finance & Economics (Seton Hall)
Earth Systems Science (Syracuse University)
Forensic Science (Syracuse University)
Research Seminar (Syracuse University)
Articulation agreements WPU ($700), FDU ($240) and PCCC ($270)

9. *ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY RULES
ATHLETICS
29 Varsity athletic teams offered at LRHS
65 total athletic teams are offered at LRHS
See p. 60 of your curriculum guide for the sports offered at LRHS and the eligibility requirements to remain eligible to participate.
*ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY RULES
apply to ALL students!*

10. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
50+ Clubs to choose from!!!
See p. 59 of your curriculum guide for the clubs offered at LRHS!
Colleges & Employers pay attention to your life both inside and outside the classroom.

11. SCHOOL TO CAREER PROGRAM
9th Grade
Pathways to College & Career
Career and College planning, individual learning styles, time-management and study skills.
11th Grade - Junior Conference
Post Secondary planning meeting with the student and parent
“Job Shadow”
10th Grade - EXPLORE
Career Day
PSAT
12 Grade – Senior Options
Early Dismissal allowed only for:
Dual Enrollment
Senior Internship
School to Work
Everything matters starting in 9th grade!

12. POST SECONDARY STATISTICS
Class of 2016:
88% - 2 & 4 year colleges
6% - Career / Technical schools
2% - Military
4% - Employment
* 94% went on to post secondary education

13. Best Education for Your Dollar
On January 18, 2015 an article on listed “Best School Districts for Your Buck in New Jersey”:
Lakeland Regional High School is #47 in the state!