2. Neatly print: LAST name (if you have a hyphenated last name, write both parts) LAST name (if you have a hyphenated last name, write both parts) FIRST name (no nicknames) FIRST name (no nicknames) Middle school Middle school Homeroom/Homebase teacher (you will need to write this in, the box is not on your form. Homeroom/Homebase teacher (you will need to write this in, the box is not on your form. Neatly print: LAST name (if you have a hyphenated last name, write both parts) LAST name (if you have a hyphenated last name, write both parts) FIRST name (no nicknames) FIRST name (no nicknames) Middle school Middle school Homeroom/Homebase teacher (you will need to write this in, the box is not on your form. Homeroom/Homebase teacher (you will need to write this in, the box is not on your form. STOP after you have completed this top section TigerTony Odyssey 123456 Jones Your parent will sign at your conference

3. TO GRADUATION THE ROAD

4. IT TAKES A LITTLE MORE TO BE A TIGER! Middle School grades matter! We use the information for course placement. Finish strong! Select your classes based on: 1.Graduation Requirements 2.Stretch Classes – challenge yourself! 3.Planning for the future Select your classes based on: 1.Graduation Requirements 2.Stretch Classes – challenge yourself! 3.Planning for the future Give careful attention to your choices now so you can get the classes you want and need. We do very few schedule changes in the Fall. Once you start high school, you will create a permanent transcript. These grades will help determine your future options.

5. Requirements Recommended Credits Required Credits Mathematics4.03.0 English4.0 Social Studies3.0 Science4.03.0 Career & Tech1.0 Fitness1.5 Health0.5 Fine Arts1.0 World Language2.00.0 Electives3.05.0 TOTAL MINIMUM24.022.0

6. CHALLENGE YOURSELF Prepares you for Advanced Placement (college-level classes) that earn you college credit while in high school We encourage you to stretch & challenge yourself with a HONORS or AP course Content is more in-depth and faster than non- honors classes The content is accelerated for students who can learn at a quicker pace. There may be additional homework required.

7. CHART YOUR COURSE

8. ENGLISH 9 HONORS ENGLISH 9 Both classes use Springboard curriculum The HONORS difference: Required summer reading assignment. It will be posted on our web site as soon as it is available. You will have to read a book over the summer. More sophisticated reading and writing instruction. Will prepare you for AP in the 11 th and 12 th grade.

9. World History - World view of events from the Renaissance to modern day. AP Euro History - European view of events College-level course and you can earn college credit by taking the AP test in May. You must have strong reading/writing skills, AND be willing to put in extra time to be successful. World History - World view of events from the Renaissance to modern day. AP Euro History - European view of events College-level course and you can earn college credit by taking the AP test in May. You must have strong reading/writing skills, AND be willing to put in extra time to be successful. WORLD HISTORY 9 WORLD HISTORY 9 AP EUROPEAN HISTORY

10. The next step after Geometry in 8 th grade if you are earning a B or better. HONORS GEOMETRY HONORS GEOMETRY ALGEBRA HONORS ALGEBRA II HONORS ALGEBRA II The next step after 8 th grade math The next step after Algebra in 8 th grade if you are earning a high C or better. HONORS PRE-CALCULUS HONORS PRE-CALCULUS The next step after Algebra II in middle school

11. Rigorous advanced options Both are the same as the 11 th grade science classes Strongly suggested that you have taken Algebra in middle school with a C or better. Chemistry (FR) recommended for general interest in science or a focus on biological sciences. Physics Year 1 (FR) recommended for interest in math or engineering. MESA BIOLOGY MESA BIOLOGY PHYSICS 1 st YEAR (FR) CHEMISTRY (FR) Same as Biology, but only for girls & students of color. The class partners with WSU & EWU for special projects. Full year of biological sciences

12. SVL FITNESS SVL FITNESS ATHLETE OPTION SVL ATHLETE OPTION SVL Most 9 th graders take Fitness at LC during the day for one semester. Online class option for LC athletes or if you are in a club sport. Online fitness option if you aren’t in a LC sport or club sport.

13. SVL HEALTH SVL HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS Focus is on living a healthy life and making good choices Focus is on medical careers & health of others (can be a full year class, so you could take Fitness on SVL) Online class This is the same curriculum as Health Online class This is the same curriculum as Health

14. X Choose the option that fits your plan. If you have selected any online class - YOU must also sign up with SVL - writing it on this form DOES NOT register you for SVL.

15. Highlight possible courses that interest you. Listen to all of the opportunities before you make your choices. Highlight possible courses that interest you. Listen to all of the opportunities before you make your choices.

16. You MUST select 5 options for electives. We will try to give you your 1 st choice, but we need alternatives if the classes fill up. You MUST select 5 options for electives. We will try to give you your 1 st choice, but we need alternatives if the classes fill up.

17. PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE - PLTW PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE - PLTW EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE PRE-ENGINEERING TV & VIDEO PRODUCTION TV & VIDEO PRODUCTION

18. SPORTS MEDICINE LEGAL STUDIES CHILD DEVELOPMENT JOURNALISM

19. ACCOUNTING FOODS & NUTRITION/ INTERNATIONAL FOODS FOODS & NUTRITION/ INTERNATIONAL FOODS MARKETING & ECONOMICS MARKETING & ECONOMICS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING TV/VIDEO PRODUCTION TV/VIDEO PRODUCTION WEB DESIGN YEARBOOK

20. Students with Academic Potential: Average to high test scores 2.0-3.5 GPA Has college potential but may need support Desire and determination First in family to attend or graduate from college Historically Underserved in 4-year Colleges AVID is NOT a remedial class or study hall. We are highly selective on our admission process. There will be an application and interview process to be accepted into AVID.

21. Most colleges require 2 years of the same language. Some require 3+. If you took Spanish Year 1 in middle school, you can choose between Spanish Year 2 and HONORS Spanish Year 2 (with teacher permission). If you took Spanish Year 2, you will sign up for Spanish Year 3. Most colleges require 2 years of the same language. Some require 3+. If you took Spanish Year 1 in middle school, you can choose between Spanish Year 2 and HONORS Spanish Year 2 (with teacher permission). If you took Spanish Year 2, you will sign up for Spanish Year 3. CHINESE FRENCH JAPANESESPANISH

22. BAND JAZZ BAND (0 HOUR) MARCHING BAND* BAND JAZZ BAND (0 HOUR) MARCHING BAND* CHOIR JAZZ CHOIR (0 HOUR) CHOIR JAZZ CHOIR (0 HOUR) PERCUSSION JAZZ BAND (0 HOUR) MARCHING BAND PERCUSSION JAZZ BAND (0 HOUR) MARCHING BAND ORCHESTRA DRAMA GUITAR LAB DRILL TEAM*

23. ARTS & HUMANITIES PATHWAY CREATIVE WRITING DEBATE (0 HOUR) DRAWING, SCULPTING, AND PAINTING DRAWING, SCULPTING, AND PAINTING AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY YEARBOOK WEB DESIGN

24. Take the packet home and share your course selections with your parents before your student led conference in February. Take the packet home and share your course selections with your parents before your student led conference in February. Make sure you have either circled or written in your selections for: 1.English 2.History 3.Math 4.Science 5.Fitness/Health 6.Your 1 st choice elective 7.Your 2 nd -5 th elective alternates 8.Only fill in Zero Hour or 7 th Hour for band, choir additional options. Make sure you have either circled or written in your selections for: 1.English 2.History 3.Math 4.Science 5.Fitness/Health 6.Your 1 st choice elective 7.Your 2 nd -5 th elective alternates 8.Only fill in Zero Hour or 7 th Hour for band, choir additional options.

25. GETTING INVOLVED & FINDING BALANCE

26. 9 th LeadershipFace to FaithDebate Club French ClubSpanish ClubJapanese Club Tiger WellnessDrama ClubCreative Writing Key ClubHonor SocietyGuitar Club Knowledge BowlRobotics ClubKnitting Club Book ClubSpectrum ClubCyberPatriots Research shows that students who are involved in clubs and/or athletics do better in school. LC offers many opportunities for you to get involved. Research shows that students who are involved in clubs and/or athletics do better in school. LC offers many opportunities for you to get involved.

27. SoccerTrack & FieldBaseball FootballCross CountryGolf VolleyballSlow Pitch SoftballFast Pitch Softball WrestlingBasketballGymnastics TennisCheerleadingDrill Team

28. 8 TH GRADE VISIT IN JUNE 8 TH GRADE VISIT IN JUNE SPEED & STRENGTH SUMMER CAMP SPEED & STRENGTH SUMMER CAMP BAND SUMMER CAMP BAND SUMMER CAMP NEWTECH SKILLS CENTER SUMMER PROGRAM NEWTECH SKILLS CENTER SUMMER PROGRAM SPORTS SUMMER CAMPS SPORTS SUMMER CAMPS 9 TH GRADE ORIENTATION IN AUGUST 9 TH GRADE ORIENTATION IN AUGUST

29. We are excited to have the Class of 2020 join our Tiger family!