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Journey to LHS

• Parent Information Nights @ LEMS
• Curriculum Fair @ LHS
• TONIGHT’S REGISTRATION PRESENTATION
• Registration follow-up @ LHS, Wednesday,

February 6 A-J 6:00 pm K-Z 6:30 pm

• Registration turn-in @ middle schools

February 7 @ LEMS February 8 @ BRMS Pickup from other schools – February 8

• Activity Fair @ LHS, April 24

Registration Steps

• 1. Choose Traditional or IB MYP course of

study

• 2. Complete worksheet for the program

you select

• 3. Use worksheet to enter course

requests through Parent Portal

• 4. Print a summary of online requests
• 5. Sign registration forms where

indicated (parent and student)

• 6. Return the pink worksheet and online

request summary to your middle school next week

Comprehensive High School Options

• Traditional registration worksheet is

1st page

• IB MYP (Middle Years Programme)

registration worksheet is 2nd page Students may choose to study at the standard level or honors level in either program (*Exception – Civics)

COURSE OFFERINGS:

• Comprehensive curriculum in all core subjects:

English, Math, Science, & Social Studies

• 4 world languages: French, German, Spanish and

American Sign Language

• Standard level and Honors level are offered in all

core classes as well as French, German, and Spanish.

• Wide variety of elective options

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP)

• Open to all students
• MYP Certificate of Completion –

Complete 9th & 10th grade MYP classes Personal Project in 10th grade

HONORS COURSES

High ability, motivated learners Faster pace Prep for AP, IB Diploma, or concurrent enrollment classes. All three options are college level and may carry college credit. Flexibility to choose which honors courses fit well with the student’s ability level

English Language Arts

ELA Reading/Writing Courses:

ELA R/W A: Creative Writing ELA R/W A: Journalism ELA R/W A: Literacy ELA R/W A: Mythology & Science Fiction ELA R/W A: Honors

• ELA Language Courses:

ELA Language A: The Graphic Novel ELA Language A: Theatre Screen/Script Study ELA Language A: Creative Writing ELA Language A: The Language of Journalism ELA Language A: Honors

ELA Speaking/Listening Courses:

ELA S/L A: Theatre ELA S/L A: Public Speaking

Algebra 1 Options: Algebra 1 1.0 Algebra 1 Honors 1.0 AMPED 2.0 Algebra 1/Materials, Process, Entrepreneurship & Design Geometry Options: Geometry 1.0 Geometry Honors 1.0 Geometry in Construction 2.0

Math Options

Science

Geophysical Lab 1.0 Geophysical Lab Honors 1.0 Biology 1.0 Biology Honors 1.0

Social Studies

Civics 0.5 Civics Honors 1.0 Civics/Geography IB/MYP 1.0 JROTC 1 (.5 Civics/.5 Fitness) 1.0

World Language Options

American Sign Language 1 French 1 French 1 Honors French 2 French 2 Honors German 1 German 1 Honors Spanish 1 Spanish 1 Honors Spanish 2 Spanish 2 Honors

Fitness Options

Fitness 0.5 Aquatics & Fitness 0.5 Team Sports & Fitness 0.5 Men’s Weights & Fitness 0.5 Women’s Weights & Fitness 0.5 *Students must complete their Fitness requirement before taking other Physical Education classes.

Health Options

Health 0.5 Teen Challenges and Choices 0.5

ART Computer Graphics Art 1 0.5 Drawing 1 0.5 Drawing 2 0.5 Sculpture & Ceramics 1 0.5 Painting 1 0.5 Photography 1 0.5 MUSIC Choir (Women’s or Men’s) 1.0 Orchestra 1.0 Concert Band 1.0 Marching Band 0.5 Concert Band 1.0

Fine Arts

Career Pathway Electives

BUSINESS & MARKETING Computer Applications 0.5 Computer Graphics Business 0.5 Accounting 1 1.0 Introduction to Business/Mktg. 0.5 Business Law 0.5 Web Design 0.5 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Teen Challenges & Choices 0.5 Design Seminar 0.5 Child & Adolescent Development 0.5 Culinary Careers & Nutrition 0.5 Nutrition & Wellness 0.5 INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AMPED 2.0 Geometry in Construction 2.0

See the LHS website for:

• A copy of this presentation
• Course offering list
• TSD Course Guidebook

Choose “Students” Heading  Click on Counseling Link

Choose “2019-2020 Registration”

• n left side of LHS Counseling page

Please use a pencil to fill out your forms

Online Course Requests

1) Log in to Parent Portal 2) Click on “Registration LHS 19-20”

Search for Classes

• 1. Click on “Course Search”
• 2. Search by course name or course

number – course number is easier

• 3. Click “Go”

Select a Course to view

Read course descriptions & click “Request this Course” Remember to add the numbers for both semesters of a full year (1.0 credit) class

As you enter your requests, they will appear under “Requested Courses” Units are tallied until you have 16/16

To Drop a Class:

Click on course title from list of requests Click “Drop This Request”

After you enter 16 requests, enter 6 alternate courses in priority order Click “Request as an Alternate” to add each course to your alternate list

Completed registration includes 16 requests + 6 alternates Click “Print Request Summary”

Printouts Require Parent Signature

Return printout and your worksheet

• Finish 8th grade strongly
• Early grades count
• Athletes: be aware of NCAA

requirements

• Make the most of your high

school experience!

Tips For Students

• Encourage challenging courses &
• pportunities for college credit
• Keep lines of communication open –

Parent Portal

• Encourage extracurricular activities
• Use the LHS website
• Build an expectation for post-secondary

training

Tips For Parents

Pick up Dates

Registration follow-up @ Loveland High School – Wednesday, February 6. This is an opportunity to get questions answered and return forms A-J – 6:00 pm K-Z – 6:30 pm Return during school hours:

Thursday, February 7 Lucile Erwin MS (with HS Counselors) Friday, February 8 Bill Reed MS (with HS Counselors) All other middle schools

Return pink worksheet and printout of

• nline course requests. Two options: