1. Course Planning

2. High School Schedule Primarily 4X4, 90 minute blocks Some A/B
For AP classes
Band and Choir in 9th grade
Courses needed to match
8 Credits a year
Need 6 to be a sophomore – 7 to play a sport

3. Graduation Requirements 28 credits needed to graduate
Standard Diploma
6 verified credits
4 English
3 Math (Algebra 1 and above)
3 Science (from at least 2 different disciplines)
4 Social Studies
2 Health/PE
1 Fine Art
1 CTE
1 World Language
1 Econ/Personal Finance
8 Electives
Advanced Diploma
9 verified credits
4 English
4 Math (Algebra 1 and above)
4 Science (from at least 3 different disciplines)
4 Social Studies
2 Health/PE
1 Fine Art
1 CTE
1 Econ/Personal Finance
3 World Language (or 2 each of two languages)
4 electives
By end of 11th grade students should have completed 3 English credits, 3 or 4 math credits, 3 science credits, 3 social studies credits, 2 H/PE Credits, 2 or 3 World Lang credits (for advanced diploma), possibly the fine arts and technology credits, and numerous electives

4. Course request window The Course Request Window is FEB. 17-MARCH 30
Students have until March 30 to finalize course requests – NO changes can be made after this date!
High school counselors will visit the middle schools next week
Hornsby on Tues., 2/21
Berkeley on Wed., 2/22

5. English
9th Grade
English 9
Honors English 9
(enhanced curriculum)

6. Mathematics Algebra 1: Yearlong OR One Semester Algebra 1
If you take Algebra in “parts” your SOL will be at the end of the year. Regular Algebra 1 will take the SOL at the end of the semester.

7. Mathematics OR Geometry : Yearlong One Semester Geometry Algebra 2
Prereq for 1 semester Geometry – C or better in Alg 1 (one semester) or B or better in Algebra 1 (year long)
Algebra 2 is required for an advanced diploma
Alg 2/Trig – A or B in Algebra 1 and Geometry

8. Probability - Statistics Functions - Trigonometry
Mathematics
AFDA
Algebra II
Probability - Statistics
Functions - Trigonometry
AP Statistics
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB & BC
Calculus

9. SCIENCE
Earth Science or
Honors Earth Science

10. Social Studies Up to 1500 A.D. Rise and Fall of the Major Empires
World History I
Up to 1500 A.D. Rise and Fall of the Major Empires
Including Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China examining
The Medieval Era and the European Renaissance
World History II
1500 A.D. to the present Topics include the Reformation,
The Age of Discovery, the Industrial Revolution, WW I and II
Make sure you look at the pre-reqs before you sign up for a course!!!

11. Electives Required for Graduation
Fine Arts
Career & Technical (CTE)
Industry Certification required for Standard Diploma
Economics & Personal Finance

12. Physical Education Health/PE 1 & Health/PE 2 required for ALL students
Physical Education Electives
Advanced Physical Conditioning
Lifetime Fitness
Driver’s Education
Prereq’s
Must have health and PE 1 before taking Adv Phy Train, Life Fit and Sports Med
Must have learners permit for Drive Ed and pay fee for behind the wheel training

13. World Language Spanish (1,2,3,4, Conversation, AP)
One required for Standard Diploma
Three years of one language, or two years of two languages, required for Advanced Diploma
Spanish (1,2,3,4, Conversation, AP)
French (1,2,3,4, Conversation, AP)
German (1,2,3,4, Conversation, AP)
Latin (1,2,3,4, AP)
American Sign Language (1,2,3,4)

14. Electives Business & Information Technology Technology Education
Information Technology Fundamentals
Computer Information Systems
Principles of Business & Marketing
Technology Education
Advanced Drawing & Design (AutoCAD)
Engineering Explorations I
Digital Visualization
Family and Consumer Sciences
Independent Living

15. Electives cont. Fine Arts Art Foundations Music Appreciation
Adv. Band or Adv. Orchestra
Choir – Beginning or Advanced
Theatre Foundations

16. The Pathways Project @ LHS
The Pathways Lafayette High School will give students opportunities to explore leadership and entrepreneurship as well as develop core skill sets required for many possible careers.
Students have to apply (deadline TBA)
100 freshmen students
9th grade schedule will be amended after acceptance into program
Parent meetings at the middle school will take place the week of April 24th

17. Questions?

18. LHS COUNSELORS A-C Leigh Pottle (lead counselor) D-K Quincy Marrow
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D-K Quincy Marrow
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L-P Suzanne Hart
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Q-Z Patrick Moore
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