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Loveland High School 2020-21 Registration Class of 2021

LHS vs. 4-Year College Entrance Requirements

LHS Requirements Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR) English (4) English (4) Math (3 for 24)(4 for 28) Math (4) Science (3) Science (3) Social Studies (3) Social Studies (3) World Language (2) World Language (1-3) Health (.5) Fitness (.5) Fine Art (1.0)* Electives (7 for 24) (10 for 28) Academic Electives (2)

Colorado Department of Higher Education Admissions Guidelines

4.0 credits required for LHS Graduation

Courses Meeting 4th year of English Requirement: English 12 0.5 AP English Language and Composition 1.0 AP English Literature and Composition 1.0 IB DP Language A Lang/Lit 12 HL 1.0 College Composition 0.5 ELA D: Creative Writing 0.5 ELA D: Mythology & Science Fiction 0.5 ELA S/L D: 21st Century Speaking Skills 0.5 ELA S/L D: Theatre 0.5 ELA S/L D: College Public Speaking 0.5

3.0 credits required for 24 credit diploma 4.0 credits needed for 28 credit diploma 4.0 credits needed for college entrance (HEAR)

Traditional Math Sequence: – Algebra 1 – Geometry – *Algebra 2 – *Pre-Calculus – AP Calculus AB – AP Calculus BC – IB Mathematics SL – IB Applications and Investigations – IB Analysis and Approaches

*Accelerated courses available

Additional Math Courses: – AP Statistics – Math Studies – Advanced Algebra w/Financial Applications

3.0 credits needed for LHS graduation Same requirement for most colleges (HEAR)

Year-long Science Classes: Chemistry 1.0 Chemistry Honors (*Highly recommended for AP Chemistry) 1.0 Environmental Science 1.0 Physics 1.0 Semester Science Classes: Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 0.5 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 0.5 Genetics 0.5 Astronomy/Meteorology 0.5 AP Science Classes: AP Environmental Science 1.0 AP Biology 1.0 AP Chemistry* 1.0 AP Physics C (Mechanics) 1.0 IB Classes: IB DP Biology 12 1.0 IB DP Chemistry 12 1.0 IB DP Environmental Systems and Societies (NEW) 1.0

3.0 for LHS graduation Same requirement for most colleges (HEAR)

Senior-level courses which will meet graduation requirements: World Geography Honors 0.5 Modern America 1.0 AP US History 1.0 Economics 0.5 AP Micro Economics 0.5 AP Macro Economics 0.5 IB DP History of the Americas 12 HL 1.0 Examples of Social Studies electives include: Psychology 0.5 AP Psychology 1.0 Sociology 0.5 AP U.S. Government/Politics 0.5 AP Human Geography 1.0 IB DP Psychology 1.0

2.0 credit needed for LHS graduation. Check colleges for their requirements. Most 4 year colleges require 2-3 years of the same world language. American Sign Language 1 & 2 1.0 French 1 - French 5 1.0 German 1 - German 4 1.0 Spanish 1 - Spanish 5 1.0 AP, DP or college credit may be available at level 3, 4,

• r 5 in world language.

1.0 physical education credit needed for LHS graduation

• Health is required to graduate 0.5

Health Teen Challenges and Choices

• Fitness is required to graduate 0.5

Options that meet Fitness requirement:

Fitness Aquatics & Fitness Team Sports & Fitness Women’s Weights & Fitness Men’s Weights & Fitness Nutrition & Wellness JROTC 1 (S1) Marching Band (year 2)

Some examples of P.E. electives include:

Men’s and Women’s Weights 1 and 2 Team Sports Lifetime Sports Lifeguarding Aquatics

ART Drawing 1 or 2 0.5 Sculpture/Ceramics 0.5 Photography 1 0.5 Video Production 0.5 MUSIC Choir 1.0 Orchestra 1.0 Concert/Symphonic Band 1.0 Marching Band 0.5 Jazz Band 1.0

1.0 credit required for graduation* *1.0 requirement is being reviewed by BOE See course description book for more options

BUSINESS

Computer Applications 0.5 Computer Graphics Business 1 & 2 0.5 Sports & Entertainment Marketing 0.5 Intro to Business & Marketing 0.5 Marketing Work Experience 3.0 Entrepreneurship 1.0

CONSUMER & FAMILY STUDIES

Early Childhood Education 0.5 Culinary Careers and Nutrition 0.5 Catering 1.0 Design Seminar 0.5 Interior Design 0.5

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES

Intro to Electronics and Programming 1.0 Robotics 1.0 Advanced Electronics and Programming 1.0 AP Computer Science Principles 1.0 *Career Pathway Advanced Electives are being reviewed by BOE See course description book for more options*

These courses count toward Career Pathway Electives*

Biology Calculus AB/BC Chemistry Computer Science Principles English Language English Literature Environmental Science Human Geography Macro/Micro Economics Physics C: Mechanics Psychology Statistics Studio Art US Government/Politics US History

• A = 5 points
• B = 4 points
• C = 3 points
• D = 1 point
• F = 0 points

• 1. Thompson Career Campus
• 2. Career Pathways
• 3. High School Select
• 4. Campus Select
• 5. ASCENT (5th year)

Thompson Career Campus

• Programs offered in 2020-2021

– Advanced Manufacturing – Construction Skilled Trades – Health Science – Information Technology

• Application is required – website

URL for online application located

• n course list (bottom of page 2)
• Sign up for program on worksheet

AFTER completing online application

• All programs fill two periods per

semester (four lines on registration form)

Half-day programs for dual-credit

• Front Range CC pathways

– Automotive Technology & Service – Medical Careers Exploration (Certified Nursing Assistant) – Welding & Metal Fabrication

• Aims CC pathways

– Loveland Campus

• Graphic Design
• Animation

– Windsor Campus (see your counselor for details)

• Fire Science
• Emergency Medical Services

Please register for a full course load. Students selected for Career Pathways programs will meet with their counselor to adjust course requests.

• Loveland High School

– ELA S/L D: College Public Speaking – College Composition 1 – French 4

• Additional courses offered at

BHS, MVHS, and TVHS

– Agricultural Science (TVHS, BHS) – Welding & Metal Fabrication (TVHS) – Criminal Justice (TVHS) – See online Course Guide for more

• ptions

Dual credit classes offered in Thompson School District

• Select from a wide variety of courses at

FRCC or Aims CC

• Must provide your own transportation and

meet testing requirements

• Tuition paid by TSD for up to two classes

per semester; student/parent are responsible for class materials and fees

How to register

• Add course titled “Concurrent College

Class”, course numbers S210 (semester 1) and/or S211 (semester 2), to your list of course requests

• March 25th : Meeting w/counseling

department for all students interested in Campus Select classes for Fall 2020.

Traditional college courses

• ffered at FRCC and Aims CC

• Students must apply – spaces are

limited

• Students must have a minimum of

12 college credits by the end of senior year to be eligible

• 5th year of “high school” is

completed exclusively at community college

• Full year of community college

tuition is paid

• See your counselor for complete

eligibility information

5th Year Program

See the LHS website for:

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

Choose “Students” Heading  Click on Counseling Link

Choose “2020-21 Registration” on left side of LHS Counseling page

Online Course Requests

Click on “More” heading after logging in to Portal then choose “Course Registration”

Search for Classes

• 1. Click on the blue “Add

Course” button

• 2. Search by Course Name or

Course Number

Click a course title to view a class description

Click “Add Request” button to add the class to list of requests; Choose “Add Alternate” to add to list of alternate choices

By clicking on the + sign, you can select courses without viewing a class description

Remember to add both semesters for each full year course (1.0 credit)

As you enter your requests, they will appear in a list of Course Requests

Your list needs to include a minimum of 11/16 units (5.5 credits)

To Drop a Request:

• Click on the red X next to

the course title in your list

• f requests
• Confirm the drop by

choosing “Delete”

After requesting all classes (at least 11), choose 4 alternates.

• List alternates in priority order.
• Move course requests to

alternates by clicking “Convert to Alternate” button

Your online course registration is compete when your list includes at least 11 out of 16 units (classes) + 4 alternates

Click “Print” and return printout with registration worksheet

Printouts Require Parent Signature

Return printout and your worksheet

Questions? Make an appointment with your counselor!

Your registration must be completed by: MONDAY, JANUARY 27TH

During your Modern America, AP US History, or IB History of Americas class, you will meet with your counselor in the library to finalize your requests. Please be prepared at that time! If you do not have a history class in your schedule, please report to the library during an open period. Be sure to return both the blue registration worksheet and the printout from portal with signatures on both forms.

YOU MUST ENTER YOUR COURSE REQUESTS IN PORTAL BEFORE YOU MEET WITH YOUR COUNSELOR!

Final Announcements…

• SAT with Essay
• Students must opt-in by February 18
• See your school email for more information
• Support available the following dates:
• Thursday, January 30 during ACCESS: LHS

cafeteria – computers will be provided

• Tuesday, February 4 during lunch: LHS

computer lab/room 122 All athletes must be enrolled in at least 2.5 credits during the semester(s) of participation AND the previous

• semester. Students participating in CHSAA-sanctioned

activities (Music / Speech & Debate / Student Leadership) must also be enrolled in 2.5 credits during their semester(s) of participation. This does not necessarily translate to five classes. Check with your counselor or the Athletic Department for clarification. Please take these requirements into consideration when signing up for classes.