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Junior Class Advisement 2020-2021

Class of 2021 Google Classroom Code: ipffrv

Advisement Overview

• Course Description Guide (ONLINE ONLY), Course Request Worksheet,

Infinite Campus Registration Form, Credit Check Letters.

• Counselors will be working through Language Arts classes to do

Individual Advisement with you, so it is not necessary to make an

• appointment. Counselors will be available in the Counseling Office

during FLEX time January 17-27.

• Online Registration Print-Out and Course Recommendation Form

signed by both you and your parent, must be returned to your Language Arts teacher no later than January 28.

• Turn in required course applications to your counselor during

your advisement session (i.e. Cadet Teaching, Child Development II, Office Aide).

Course Description Guide

New Additions & Changes - Language Arts

• Introduction to College Literature - studies classical British Lit - available for College

Credit through UMSL (one semester course - satisfies one semester of 12th Grade LA)

• Topics in College Literature: Contemporary Novels - studies novels from the 21st

century - available for college credit through UMSL (one semester course - satisfies one semester of 12th Grade LA)

• Black Literature - studies literature of black writers of Africa, America and England from

past to present (one semester course - satisfies one semester of 12th Grade LA)

• Introduction to College Writing - formerly Senior Composition - available for College

Credit through UMSL

• Popular Literature - focus on young adult books - formerly Senior Reader’s / Writer’s

Workshop

Course Description Guide

Language Arts Changes

• 12th Grade Language Arts credit can be attained by completing 2 semesters

from any of the courses listed below: ○ Introduction to College Literature ○ Topics in College Literature ○ AP English Language & Composition (2 semester course) ○ AP English Literature & Composition (2 semester course) ○ Black Literature ○ Creative Writing ○ Sports Literature & Writing ○ Multicultural Literature ○ Science Fiction Literature ○ Language, Communication and Composition 2 (2 semester course) ○ Journalism Writing & Reporting ○ Public Speaking

Course Description Guide

Other New Additions & Changes -

• Website Programming & Development - new pre-requisite

○ Any of the following: Fundamentals of App & Game Development or, Introduction to Programming, or AP Computer Science, or Computer Programming C++

• PLTW Biomedical Science

○ Medical Interventions and Biomedical Innovations can both be taken for Science or CTE Credit

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CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION

LANGUAGE ARTS

• 4.00 credits

SOCIAL STUDIES

• 3.00 credits

MATH

• 3.00 credits

SCIENCE

• 3.00 credits

(Consult with your teachers for recommendations)

ELECTIVE CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION

FINE ARTS (1.00 credit) Music, Theatre, Art CTE (Career & Technical Education) (1.00 credit) Computers, Business, FACS, ROTC, Engineering, Industrial Tech, Publishing, Biomedical Science PHYSICAL ED (1.00 credit) Personal Fitness and Wellness (.5 credit) P.E. class of your choice (.5 credit) HEALTH (.5 credit) A COURSE FULFILLING THE PERSONAL FINANCE PROFICIENCY + take the Personal Finance Proficiency Exam ELECTIVES Total of 7.5 credits US AND MO CONSTITUTION EXAM CIVICS EDUCATION PROFICIENCY PERSONAL FINANCE EXAM CPR INSTRUCTION (Health Class)

Course Registration

• Register for seven classes per semester.
• Carefully consider course selections (changes will be

difficult to make after Advisement).

• Print your course selections. It must be signed by both

you and your parent. Please submit the printout to your Language Arts teacher no later than January 28

ALTERNATES

• Please choose FOUR different classes

…Semester courses only

• Listing FOUR alternates is important!
• Make sure these alternates are classes you

want to take; in case of scheduling conflicts, alternates will be used!

Infinite Campus Registration Instructions

▪ Portal is open from: Friday, January 17 (7:00 a.m.) – Monday, January 27 (4:00 p.m.) ▪ All students are expected to register online. ▪ If IC won’t let you enter a class, it MAY be an application-only class. ▪ If you need a computer/printer, please access one in the library prior to the portal

• closing. If you need assistance, please see your counselor in the Counseling Office

(Room 123) during Flex every day that the portal is open. ▪ If you need help accessing Infinite Campus, please contact the Helpdesk at portalhelp@rsdmo.org

Click Here for the Course Description Website

Want to learn more about some of these courses?

Click the link below to view some short videos about some of our classes:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17DICdTd3HqCxqu8qSHF4ojNp2nc9xuKg

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS

Senior Option – arrive to school one hour later or leave school one hour earlier.

• Eligibility requirements: No failing grades from previous semester,

no unexcused absences, no fines or fees, no ISS/OSS during previous semester, must turn in application by given deadline.

• Applications for fall 2020 will be available in the junior office this

May.

• Applications for spring 2021 will be available in the senior office next

year. (You must apply each semester; this is NOT a requestable course). Dual Enrollment and Early Release/Graduation – Check with your Counselor about these programs. Complete a full schedule when registering!

Spark! provides high school students in the Rockwood and Parkway School Districts with dynamic, immersion-based student learning experiences to ensure students can understand and respond to an ever-changing world. To accomplish this task, the Rockwood and Parkway School Districts actively engages and works collaboratively with business partners, community service and educational leaders to design and develop mutually beneficial learning experiences based on the interests of students and stakeholders.

Logistics

• Year-Long
• 2 Credits
• 2-3 Class Periods*
• Off-site authentic workspace
• College Credit Opportunities
• Students provide their own transportation
• Experiences vary based on student

needs/interests

Spark! 2020-2021

Bioscience Engineering Incubator (Entrepreneurship) Pre-Professional Health Sciences Academy Sports Medicine Teaching & Learning Technology Solutions

Business Internship/Cooperative Career Education (CCE)

• Mr. Matt Landwehr
• The CCE program gives seniors the unique opportunity

to attend school 4 or 5 hours a day by receiving high school credit for working. Students get the opportunity to make money while earning credit at school.

• Credit for work may include hours before school, after

school, in the evening and/or weekends.

• The job you have may work perfectly with the program
• r I can help you find a job. Employers like having CCE

students because they’re typically reliable workers.

Business Internship/Cooperative Career Education (CCE)

• Mr. Matt Landwehr
• The program is very flexible. Students involved in

athletics and after school activities may participate. It also can work with dual enrollment.

• If you are interested in this program, complete the

application available in the counselor’s office and turn it in as soon as possible. There are limited spots available so apply quickly.

• Any questions see Mr. Landwehr in Room 163/Cookie

Stand or email him at landwehrmatthew@rsdmo.org

COLLEGE & CAREER COUNSELORS

• MS. WENGLER (A-K) & MRS. DUSENBERRY (L-Z)

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OUR EFFORTS

• Working directly with students and families
• Providing information through programs, sharing

what we know, maintaining a current collection of info and resources

• Facilitating the process of applying to college, finding

scholarships and financial aid

• Networking with colleges and universities as well as

with other high school college advising individuals

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JUNIOR TO-DO LIST

• Focus on GRADES, TEST SCORES, ACTIVITIES
• Build a college list (College Counselor, SCOIR,

Campus Visits, Rep Visits to LHS)

• Testing: ACT/SAT/SAT Subject Tests
• Consider pre-college programs, volunteer

work, or job

• Brainstorm Admission/Scholarship Essay

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ACT / SAT Preparation Time

• Mrs. Cheryl Hermach
• I can help you:

– Make a plan on when and where to prep – Help you register for ACT / SAT test – Go over your results with you

• Just make an appointment in the Counseling

Office (Room 123) with Mrs. Beadles

ACT Prep Class

• April Test Prep Class registration materials are

available in the Counseling Office

• 1st Come, 1st Serve. Limit of 30 students
• We will have another prep class offered after

school is out – May 26-29 from 8:00-12:00 to prepare for the June 13th national test date

ACT Prep Class

• If you take the national tests on April 4 or June

13, know that if you pay $22 extra, you can get the test and your answers back in about 6 weeks to see what you missed.

• If you don’t get the scores you want this

spring, please make a note to come see me in the fall. As seniors, I have some free tutoring I can offer you then.

ACT CHANGES

• As of Sept. 2020, ACT will allow students to

take 1-3 tests of the ACT and not the entire

• test. CATCH - it’ll only be offered on computer

and at select sites.

• ACT is Superscoring

Contact your LHS Counselor

• A-C
• Mr. Waeckerle

waeckerlejames@rsdmo.org

• D-Hi
• Mrs. Buesse

buessenicole@rsdmo.org

• Hj-Mc
• Mrs. Mullins

mullinsstephanie@rsdmo.org

• Md-Sb Mrs. Chamberlain

chamberlainheather@rsdmo.org

• Sc-Z
• Mrs. Hicks

hickssarah@rsdmo.org

Thank you and Good Luck ! The LHS Counseling Department