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LHS CHOICE & INCOMING FRESHMEN NIGHT

ADMINISTRATORS & COUNSELORS

• Alan Thimmig, Principal
• Class of 2021
• Ivan Chambers, Assistant Principal
• Emily Royal, Counselor
• Class of 2022
• LiAnne Thiessen, Assistant Principal/Activities Director
• Tara Garcia, Counselor
• Class of 2023
• Michael Sibley, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
• Abby Domier-Bonnin, Counselor
• Class of 2024
• Kelly Hoyle, Assistant Principal
• Rosie Kroeker, Counselor
• Alisha Donald, Student Interventionist for the Class of 2022 and 2024
• Melissa Hernandez, Student Interventionist for the Class of 2021 and 2023
• Lisa Scott, College & Career Counselor
• Judith Gaughan, TAG Coordinator

WELCOME TO LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL!

• Tips for a successful experience in the Lancer Nation:

1. Get INVOLVED! High school is what you make it. We highly recommended that you join some clubs, participate in athletics, or attend events. Start by talking to coaches and club sponsors tonight! 2. Utilize Infinite Campus. This program is a great tool for both students and parents to check grades and receive notifications regarding academic progress. 3. Sign up for 20Alerts. As soon as your son/daughter is enrolled, you can start receiving announcements regarding important information and upcoming events. 4. Ask for help. Liberty High School prides itself on supporting our parents and students. Contact teachers, counselors, and administrators with any questions at any time.

CHOICE

A choice application is NOT required for

• Families who wish to remain in their current school
• f attendance.
• In-district families going from elementary to middle

school or middle school to high school. They will automatically transfer to their feeder system middle

• r high school.
• Any out-of-district student already enrolled and

attending an Academy District 20 school. You DO NOT need to complete a choice application TO REMAIN IN YOUR CURRENT SCHOOL.

WHO HAS TO “CHOICE”?

A choice application IS REQUIRED for

• any out-of-district student requesting a move to

another school; or,

• any out-of-district student moving to the next level

(from elementary school to middle school, or middle school to high school); or,

• any out-of-district student applying for the first time

(for this child) to an Academy District 20 school.

CHOICE PROCEDURES

• Choice deadline is February 28, 2020

4:00 p.m.

• On-line – Choice Application
• Go to www.asd20.org
• Complete on-line application.
• Transportation Questions
• Call 234-1410

WHY ARE WE REGISTERING NOW?

• LHS has a “student driven” schedule. The

classes offered are based on student requests.

• Proper planning and placement leads to a

smooth, successful school year.

OUR SCHEDULE

BLUE/RED DAY 7:45 - 9:20 Block B1/R1 9:30 - 10:55 Block B2/R2 11:05 – 11:40 Lunch 11:40 – 1:05 Block B3/R3 1:15 – 2:45 Block B4/R4

PATHWAYS TO EXCELLENCE

• Begin working toward your post secondary goals today!
• Everyone will take a different path to success.
• Tailor your classes towards your strengths and interests.
• College entrance is becoming more competitive as each year

passes. Talk with your parents, counselor, and teachers!!! This process is about YOU and YOUR future.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation Requirements

English 8 Science 6 Mathematics 6 Must complete Algebra 1 and Geometry Social Science 6 Must complete Civics and US History World Languages 2 Colleges prefer 2-3 years of the same language Core Electives 6 English, math, science, social studies or world language Physical Education 3 Health 1 Fine Arts 1 Any Visual or Performing Arts class Unrestricted Electives 11

GRAND TOTAL 50

Students will also be required to prove proficiency in math and English in addition to the minimum 50 credits outlined above.

COLORADO’S HIGHER EDUCATION ADMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (HEAR)

• HEAR is specific to Colorado’s public 4 year colleges and universities.
• English

4 years

• Mathematics

4 years

• Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2
• Natural/Physical Science

3 years

• Social Studies

3 years

• Must include Civics and 1 year of US History
• World Language

1 year

• Most colleges require 2-3 years of the same language
• Academic Electives

2 years High School graduation requirements often do not reflect college admission or NCAA Eligibility requirements. Talk to your counselor about your future plans.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES

• If you passed a year of a World Language, all of

Algebra 1 and/or all of Geometry and/or all of Algebra 2 at the middle school, you MAY repeat the course at the high school to ensure mastery.

• These courses taken in middle school may be taken

again at the high school for credit.

• Courses taken in high school may not be repeated

for credit.

* Students will still have to take 6 math credits in high school and 2 core electives if these requirements were met in middle school.

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER HONORS/ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES?

• TAG (Talented and Gifted) students
• Students whose ability level requires differentiation and

advancement of the standard curriculum.

• Highly motivated learners
• Students who can work at a high level of competence and accept a

highly rigorous challenge.

• Questions? Contact our TAG Coordinator – Judith Gaughan:

judith.gaughan@asd20.org or 234-2238.

COURSE GUIDE

• provides a course description of every class, prerequisite

requirements and fees associated with each course

• designates classes with an ‘N’ for National College Athletic

Association

• designates classes with an ‘H’ for Higher Education Admission

Recommendations

BIOLOGY N H Course 132015 A & B Grade: 9 - 10, two credits (science) Description: Biology provides crucial background in the life sciences

• arena. Topics covered include basic cell structure, function, and

processes, genetics, microbiology, evolutionary concepts and trends, taxonomy of plants and animals, basic vertebrate and invertebrate biology, basic ecology, and human biology. This course focuses on the world around us through a lab component.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

• These classes will be added to your schedule at

a later time. You will not be able to select them during the regular enrollment process.

• Courses that require an application
• Student Government
• Journalism
• Yearbook
• JROTC - See your counselor for an application.

2020-2021 PERFORMING ARTS AUDITION DATES

• Choir
• February 24th
• Band
• February 25th—27th
• Dance
• February 28th and 29th

Please visit the Performing Arts Department table in the Commons tonight for more information!

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN REQUESTING CLASSES

• Keep your grades up – every credit counts!
• Take challenging courses, but be realistic.
• What are your outside of school commitments?
• What athletics and/or activities are you involved in?

MULTI-YEAR ACADEMIC PLANNER (MYAP)

• The Academic Planner is used to monitor if students have

met all requirements for graduation and addresses four- year planning required by the state of Colorado.

• This will directly align to their Individual Career and

Academic Plan (ICAP).

• Students will have the opportunity to update their four-

year plan each year.

• Parents will be able to view their student’s Academic Plan

through the parent portal; however, they will not be able to make changes.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR COURSES AT LHS

• Incoming 9th grade students
• You will ONLY select courses for your freshman year at LHS.

Use your grade level registration worksheet as a reference. You will complete the rest of your four-year Academic Plan with your grade level counselor in the upcoming years.

• Miss Hoyle and Mrs. Kroeker will be visiting Timberview

Middle School on January 28th, 29th, and 30th to walk you through the registration process and answer questions.

• Choice students
• Once you are officially accepted to and enrolled in Liberty High

School, your grade level counselor will contact you to set up your schedule.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR COURSES AT LHS

• Step 1: Login to your student Infinite Campus account.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR COURSES AT LHS

• Step 2: Click on the “Academic Plan” button on the left-hand

side of the screen.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR COURSES AT LHS

• Step 3: Click on the grey “Next” button.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR COURSES AT LHS

Step 4: Students will select courses in their grade level column only. Please refer to your grade level registration worksheet. To view course descriptions, click on the “Search the Course Catalog” drop down search bar located on the top of the page.

ACADEMIC PLANNER REMINDERS

• When choosing electives, pay attention to

prerequisites and course fees. Refer to the LHS Course Guide for additional information.

• You should have a total of 16 credits + 4
• alternates. However, if you selected a Guided

Study Hall for ½ credit or an Attendance Waiver for no credit, your total credits will not add up to 16 in the Academic Planner. This is acceptable if you have chosen one of those options.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR COURSES AT LHS

• Step 5: Once you have selected all of your courses in your

Academic Planner, click on the “Save” button at the top of the screen.

IMPORTANT DATES

January 28th – February 18th

• The Academic Planner will be open from January

28th—February 18th.

• If students do not select their own classes, classes

will be selected for them based on graduation requirements and availability.

• In the fall, changes will only be made if there is

an academic misplacement.

RESOURCES

• This presentation, specific directions for navigating

the Academic Planner, and the LHS Course Guide will be available online at liberty.asd20.org towards the bottom portion of the page.

IMPORTANT SCHOOL CONTACTS

Liberty High School Main Office

234-2200

• Miss Kelly Hoyle

Counseling Team

• Mrs. Rosie Kroeker

Class of 2020 and 2024

• Mrs. Emily Royal

Class of 2021

• Mrs. Tara Garcia

Class of 2022

• Mrs. Abby Domier-Bonnin

Class of 2023

College & Career Counselor

• Mrs. Lisa Scott

Talented And Gifted Coordinator

• Mrs. Judith Gaughan

OUR MOTTO: GIVE ME A PLACE TO STAND AND I WILL MOVE THE EARTH. ~ ARCHIMEDES