1. Laurel High School 8th Grade Orientation

2. A great education A great community
Some things you’ll want to know…

3. Laurel High School Administrative Team
Dwayne Jones, Principal
Karen Coley,
Assistant Principal
Carrie Curry, Assistant Principal
Michael Dinkins, Assistant Principal
Arika Pritchett-Sellman, Assistant Principal
Anthony Scott, Assistant Principal
Cathy Strine-Adams, Assistant Principal

4. Laurel High School Professional School Counselors
Dr. Tia Harris
A-BA & Pre-IB & IB
Ms. Imani Hopewell
BE-FL
Ms. Renee Richardson
FO-LO
Mrs. Rachel Mitchell
LU-RE
Ms. Monique Graves
RH-Z
Mrs. Terri Collins-Swain
Department Chair

5. Laurel High School Schedule
1st Period 7:45-9:08 am
2nd Period 9:15-10:40 am
3rd Period 10:47-12:54 pm
4th Period 1:01-2:25 pm
8 periods
A & B Days – 4 periods each day
7:45 am - 2:25 pm

6. Graduation Requirements
English – 4 credits
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Social Studies – 3 credits
U.S. History
LSN Government
World History
Science – 3 credits
Biology
2 credits in each of the following areas:
Earth & Space science
Physical science
Math – 3 credits
Algebra 1
Geometry
1 additional math credit
*Enrollment in a math course each year in high school

7. Graduation Requirements
Fine Arts – 1 credit
Any courses in the following areas:
Music
Dance
Drama
Art
Physical Education – ½ credit
Health Education – ½ credit
Personal Fitness
Health Issues
Technology Education – 1 credit
Foundations of Technology
Completer Program – 2 – 8 credits
One of the following areas:
World Language – 2 credits
Advanced Technology – 2 credits
MSDE Approved sequence of courses: 4-8 credits
Electives – 3 credits
Any additional courses

8. * Requires Application
Completer Programs
World Language (2 credits)
CCRD (4 credits) (2-year Program)
CCRD 1 (11th grade) & 2 (12th grade)
CCRD Work Based Learning (12th grade)
Child Development (4 credits) (10th-12th grade)
Teacher Academy (4 credits) (10th-12th grade)
Technical Academy* (4-8 credits)
Automotive Technician 6 credits
Cosmetology 8 credits
Nursing Assistant 6 credits
Computer Networking 4 credits
* Requires Application
UHS – honors program with a set curriculum
IB – International Baccalaureate program.

9. Graduation Requirements
Attendance (4 years of study beyond grade 8)
Student Service (24 hours)
PARCC Assessment Tests
(English 10, Algebra 1)
High School Assessment Tests (Government)
MISA (Biology)

10. Family & Consumer Sciences Career & Tech Academies
Electives
Fine Arts
Business Education
World Language
Family & Consumer Sciences
Physical Education
Social Studies
Career & Tech Academies
CCRD Work Experience
ROTC

11. World Language
Spanish
French
German
Chinese
Portuguese

12. Performing Arts & Music
Chorus
Band
Orchestra
Basic/Intermediate Piano
Drama
Dance

13. Visual Arts Art 1 Draw/Paint & Crafts 1 Drawing & Painting 1 & 2
Ceramics 1 & 2
Computer Graphics
World Art
IB Art

14. Family & Consumer Sciences
Introduction to Foods and Nutrition
Interior Design
Fashion Design
Child Development
Financial Literacy for Teens
Foundations of Education
International Cuisine

15. Business Education Entrepreneurship Business Law Business Economics
Accounting
Principles of Finance
Business Global Economics
Financial Services

16. Advanced Placement at Laurel High School

17. AP courses offered at LHS
CALCULUS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENGLISH LITERATURE
FRENCH LANGUAGE
WORLD HISTORY
U.S. GOVERNMENT
PSYCHOLOGY
SPANISH LANGUAGE
UNITED STATES HISTORY
STUDIO ART 2D & 3D

18. AP and College Success™
Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less.
Source: College Board (2013)

19. How to Prepare for AP Classes
Recommendations
Enroll in honors courses at LHS
Develop a strong work ethic, time management skills and good study habits

20. Typical 9th Grade Schedule
English
Science
Math
Social Studies
Foreign Language
Academy Courses
Additional Required Courses
Grade 9
English 9
Biology
Algebra 1
U.S. History
World Language Level 1
Academy elective
Health/Personal Fitness +
Elective (Fine Art, FOT, or other)
Prerequisites for Honors Classes:
English 9 Honors – Successful completion of English 8 Honors
Teacher/Counselor recommendation
Biology Honors – 8th Grade science grade of A or B
Successful completion of Algebra 1
U.S. History Honors – 8th Grade Social Studies grade of A or B
Teacher/Recommendation
Desire/motivation (work ethic)
AP U.S. History – 8th Grade Social Studies Honors grade of A or B
Strong work ethic
Teacher/Counselor/Parent recommendation
Pre-IB Program student (required)
*Requires Summer Assignment

21. Choosing Classes
Students will receive a registration worksheet from 8th grade counselor
Counselor/Parents will discuss choices with students
Teachers will make recommendations
Choose classes (and alternates/back-up choices)
Students will meet with counselors from LHS in April for registration at the middle school
MLK – 4/1/2019
DDE – 4/8/2019

22. Registration Timeline
8th Grade Registration
MLK – 4/1/2019
DDE – 4/8/2019
Course Request Adjustments
April 9 – Last day of school
Official Schedules – First day of school Fall 2019

23. Student Expectations Academic Honesty Appropriate Dress (Uniform)
Attendance
Respecting Others and School Environment

24. Promotion Requirements
Grade 9 to Grade 10
Earn 5 credits
1 English credit

26. It’s Your Future! Get Involved!
Students
Set clear goals
Get organized
Set aside study time
Get help when you need it
Join extracurricular activities

27. Athletics Sports Boys and Girls Basketball Cross Country Football
Boy’s & Girls Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Baseball
Softball
Wrestling
Indoor/Outdoor Track
Lacrosse

28. Activities French Honor Society STEM Club Asian Student Association
Mock Trial
SGA
Spanish Honor Society
Step Team
National Honor Society
Fashion Club/Modeling
Gaming/Anime Club
Hispanic Student Association
African Student Association
Art Club
Debate Club
Drama Club
Dance Team
Green Club

29. Keeping in Touch Please visit our website:
for information about
Upcoming Events
Important news
Department information
Guidance and scholarships
Career Information and links
Staff contact information
Telephone

30. Keep in mind… making sound decisions will lead to satisfying and successful experiences!