1. WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL!
Lapeer West
Panthers!

2. Mr. Tim Zeeman, Principal
WELCOME
Mr. Tim Zeeman, Principal
Purpose
Philosophy

3. LAPEER WEST ADMINISTRATIVE AND COUNSELING STAFF
Mr. Tim Zeeman, Principal
Ms. Mary Haslinger, Assistant Principal
Mr. Aaron Shinn, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Mr. Mike Smith, Dean of Students
Mrs. Julie Pecore, Counselor (A-F)
Mrs. Jan Ciaramella, Counselor (G-Pa)
Mrs. Karol Settergren, Counselor (Pe-Z)

4. Cross Country (no cuts) Girls Competitive Cheer
athletics
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
Sideline Cheer
Boys Basketball
Baseball
Varsity
JV (if student interest) JV
Freshmen
Freshmen (if student interest)
Cross Country (no cuts)
Girls Basketball
Lacrosse
Boys
Girls
Bowling (no cuts)
Softball
Boys Varsity
Girls Varsity
Football (no cuts)
Girls Competitive Cheer
Girls Soccer
Boys Soccer
Ice Hockey
Girls Tennis (no cuts)
Varsity (Coop with East)
Girls Swim and Dive
(no cuts)
Boys Swim and Dive
Track (no cuts)
Boys Tennis (no cuts)
Wrestling (no cuts)
Girls Volleyball

5. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY *All athletes meet with Mr. Shinn
*Athletes must have:
--completed physical (dated April 15, 2013, or after)
--Emergency/Med. Card
--Athletic Code of Conduct Card
--Eligibility check (Students must pass 67% of third trimester eighth grade classes (2013 summer school classes will be considered for eligibility.)
*Clearance dates and times:
August 1st 8:00-3:00
August 5st 8:00-3:00
August 6th 8:00-3:00
August 7th 8:00-3:00
August 8th 8:00-3:00
*Pay-to-Participate is due before the athlete may participate in a game.
*There will be an athlete orientation in April. Please pick up a coaches’ contact sheet tonight.

6. NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE REQUIREMENTS
Students wishing to play college sports will want to select courses that are approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse. Approved courses are indicated in the course catalog.
Generally NCAA Clearinghouse will require 16 cores classes on the high school transcript and two years of approved world language classes.
At the conclusion of the junior year of high school, students will register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. Now is the time to plan out all four years for this process.

7. LCS HIGH SCHOOL STRUCTURE 2013/2014 SCHOOL YEAR
Students will take six classes each trimester.
All core classes such as English, science, social studies, math and world language will be 3 trimesters in length.
Classes will be 55 minutes in length.
The day begins at 7:25am and ends at 2:10pm.
Students will have to pass all three sections of each core to meet the requirements for graduation.

8. Sample 9th Grade Schedule
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
English 9A
English 9B
English 9C
Math A
Math B
Math C
Physical Science A
Physical Science B
Physical Science C
World History A
World History B
World History C
French IA
French IB
French IC
Health
Art IA
Art IB

9. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2017
4 years of English
4 years of Math, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Student must also have math/math related senior year.
3 years of Social Studies, including World History, Civics/Economics, and US History
3 years of Science, including 1 year of Biology, and 1 year of Chemistry or Physics
1 Term of Physical Education and Health
1 Year of Visual and Performing Arts
2 years of World Language Must be the same language and in consecutive years.
Online Computer Requirement

10. How credits are awarded
Credits are awarded to students who successfully complete and pass with a D- or better in each class each trimester.
Students are awarded 18 credits per year for successfully passing each class.
Students start their high school transcript as freshmen and credits are accumulated throughout their four years toward graduation and their final high school GPA.

11. Class of 2016 Credit Requirements
ENGLISH—12 Credits
English 9 A, B, C = 3 credits
English 10 A, B, C = 3 credits
English 11 A, B, C = 3 credits
English 12, A, B, C = 3 credits
VISUAL, PERFORMING, APPLIED ARTS—3 Credits
These are courses such as art, music, and industrial arts.
SEE LIST PROVIDED BY COUNSELORS
SCIENCE—9 Credits
Physical Science A, B, C = 3 credits
Biology A, B, C = 3 credits
Chemistry A, B, C OR
Physics A, B, C = 3 credits
SOCIAL STUDIES—9 Credits
World History A, B, C = 3 credits
Civics A and B = 2 credits
Economics = 1 credit
US History A, B, C = 3 credits
MATH—11 Credits
Algebra I A, B, C = 3 credits
Geometry A, B, C = 3 credits
Algebra II A, B, C = 3 credits
Math/Math related A and B = 2 credits minimum
OTHER—2 Credits
Physical Education = 1 credit
Health = 1 credit
WORLD LANGUAGE—6 Credits
Two consecutive years of the same world language.
Spanish I and II A, B, C OR
French I and II A, B, C OR
ASL I and II A, B, C
TOTALS
English 12
Social Studies
Math 11
Science
Other
VPA 3
World Language
Electives
TOTAL POSSIBLE = 72
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION = 69
Class of 2016 Credit Requirements
Required Credits for Graduation

12. MMC WORLD LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: THE CLASS OF 2017
Two consecutive years of the same world language is required for the incoming freshmen.
Colleges such as the University of Michigan Ann Arbor like to see two or MORE years of world language in grades 9-12 on the high school transcript.
Parents and students should check with colleges they are interested in for more specific requirements, or talk to your counselor.

13. PE AND HEALTH
In the past, Physical Education and Health have been strongly recommended for the freshman schedule.
With the new language requirement, some students may opt to delay PE and Health to a later year in high school if they need to.
Students are encouraged to sign up for summer school if they would like to get some requirements out of the way in order to fit other classes in later, such as Advanced Placement courses.

14. HIGH SCHOOL PLAN/EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (EDP)
This chart is located on page 81 of the COURSE CATALOG. We encourage parents and students to complete this. Planning out all four years of high school early will provide a roadmap or blue print for a student to follow. Students also can access the plan they have been working on in Career Cruising.
This will enable students to plan for elective courses based on their career pathways.
It helps students plan for the selection of Advanced Placement courses.
Planning ahead will help ensure that all of the MMC requirements are met.

15. What classes do I need to take in 9th grade? What’s optional?
Required Classes
Optional MMC Classes
English 9 A, B, C
Physical Education/Lifetime Fitness
Math A, B, C
Health
Science A, B, C
World Language
World History A, B, C
Electives (6)
TOTAL: 18 credits for the year

16. What might a schedule look like?
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
English 9 A
English 9 B
English 9 C
Algebra I A
Algebra I B
Algebra I C
Physical Science A
Physical Science B
Physical Science C
World History A
World History B
World History C
Health
Spanish I B
Spanish I C
Band A
Band B
Band C

17. What might a schedule look like?
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
English 9 A
English 9 B
English 9 C
Algebra I A
Algebra I B
Algebra I C
Physical Science A
Physical Science B
Physical Science C
World History A
World History B
World History C
Physical Education
Art I A
Art I B
Introduction to Business
Speech
Clothing Construction

18. How do I complete the Course Selection sheet?
Keep these things in mind
This is YOU scheduling for YOU. (Use the Course Catalog as a reference.)
There is no guarantee that requesting the same classes as your friend will result in you having those classes the same hour. Think about your future!
PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
Consider your educational and career goals, Keeping in mind the MMC requirements, Ed. Tech option, and the available electives, plan out your four years. This will help you avoid regrets about course selection. (Use the back of the Course Selection sheet.)
ELECTIVES
Be sure to list your electives IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE, including your 4 alternates.
Sign up for both the A and B term of electives that are more than 1 term in length.
PREREQUISITES
Some classes have courses that must be completed before they can be taken. Read the course descriptions carefully. (See Pottery on page 18. You must complete Art I A and I B in order to take it.)
MMC REQUIREMENTS
Keep in mind that health, physical education and 2 years of a world language are required for graduation. While you do not have to take them this year, seriously consider doing so.

19. Course Selection Sheet

20. Elective Options INTRO TO BUSINESS PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHOTO EDITING
HEALTH
ART -A
ART -B

21. ALTERNATE COURSE SELECTIONS
It is very important for students to list four alternate selections.
Students will enter these in PowerSchool and write them on their course selection sheet.
If there is a schedule conflict, counselors will select alternate classes to add to the student’s schedule.

22. A Few Words About AP Courses
Advanced Placement classes provide a rigorous course of study for students who want to challenge themselves.
Students will learn critical thinking and advanced writing skills.
Students who take the AP exam (There is a fee for this May test.) and earn a qualifying score can earn college credit.
East and West each offer about 12 AP courses.
AP World History is the only AP course open to freshmen.
In order to be eligible, a student must have an average score of 20 on the reading and English portions of the EXPLORE, A’s in English and social studies, and a strong desire to challenge him/herself.
Required summer work must be completed.
Students are expected to remain in the class for the entire year. (One cannot “try it out” to see how it goes.

23. LAPEER WEST ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
AP English Language Composition
AP English Literature AP Studio Art
AP Biology AP Spanish
AP Chemistry AP French
AP US History
AP Government
AP World History
AP Statistics
AP Psychology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

24. LAPEER COUNTY EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY CENTER PROGRAMS
19 Career-focused training programs
2 years (11th and 12th grades)
Students attend for 3 hours each day
A variety of certifications are possible
Matriculation agreements with local colleges
For more information: www. lapeeredtech.org
If a student is at all interested in attending, it is very important that he/she takes world language in 9th and 10th grade.

25. ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARNING HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
Testing Out
Summer School
After School Campus
Online Courses
Dual Enrollment
Tuition/Fees may apply.

26. Testing Out
In high school, students have the option to test out of classes for high school credit
Testing out is offered prior to each trimester. Students must score an 77% or better on the test to be awarded high school credit.
Students receive credit only for testing out. Grades will not appear on the high school transcript for testing out.

27. Summer School
Students will be able to take classes over the summer to advance in their curriculum.
Students will also sign up for summer school to recover credits lost during the school year.

28. GET Involved Art Shows and Exhibits Band Boosters
Band/Music Programs and Competition
Baseball
Basketball
Blood Drive
Book Club
Bowling
Cheerleading
Class Officers
Cross Country
Dances
Drama Club
Equestrian
Food Drive
Football
Foreign Exchange
French Club
Garden Club
Golf
Hockey
Homecoming Activities
GET
Key Club
Lacrosse
Marching Band
National Honor Society
OMNI Leadership Council
Peer Resistance
Peer Tutoring
Pep Assemblies
Powder Puff Football
Quiz Bowl
Scholastic Art Competition
Soccer
Softball
Spanish Club
Star Lab
Student Council
Swimming
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Wrestling
Involved

29. Mr. Tim Zeeman, Principal
CLOSING REMARKS
Mr. Tim Zeeman, Principal