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Welcome to Lowery
- Introductions
- Division of Houses
- House 100 A – Gn
- House 200 Go-N
- House 300 O-Z
Lowery Freshman Center Guide to Course Selection 2015-2016 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Lowery Freshman Center Guide to Course Selection 2015-2016 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Lowery Freshman Center Guide to Course Selection 2015-2016 Welcome to Lowery Introductions Division of Houses House 100 A Gn House 200 Go-N House 300 O-Z DAILY SCHEDULE A Day B Day Period 1 8:15 9:15
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DAILY SCHEDULE
A Day
B Day
Period 1 8:15 – 9:15 Period 1 Period 2 9:20 – 10:55 Period 5 Period 3 11:00 – 1:00 Period 6 Period 4 1:05 – 2:30 Period 7 Period 8 2:35 – 3:30 Period 8
A Lunch 11:00 – 11:30 B Lunch 11:30 – 12:00 C Lunch 12:00 – 12:30 D Lunch 12:30 – 1:00
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Points of Interest:
Advanced Academics Course Catalog Graduation Requirements Schedule Change Procedures HB 5 Endorsement Information
Available on LFC & AHS website
Course Selection Guide
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Graduation Requirements – 26 credits Foundation + Endorsement
English 4 credits Math 4 credits Science 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Languages other than English 2 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Health .5 credit Electives 5.5 credits
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What is an Endorsement?
- Area of concentration
- Must choose prior to entering the ninth grade
- Students can choose more than one endorsement
area
- Students may change their endorsement choice
at any time***
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Endorsements Available:
- Arts and Humanities
- Business and Industry
- Multidisciplinary
- Public Service
- Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math (STEM)
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Courses related to:
- Cultural Studies
- English Literature
- Fine Arts
- History
- Political Science
- World Languages
Arts & Humanities
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ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES, Advanced Social Studies PathwayWorld Geography, On-Level or PreAP/IB (1)
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AP Human Geography (1) World History (1)
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AP World History (1)
- U. S. History (1)
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AP U. S. History (1)
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IB History of the Americas (Full IB) (1) and/or Social Studies Elective (1) Government/Economics (1)
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AP Government (.5) And AP Economics (.5)
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IB 20th Century Topics (Full IB) (1) And Economics (.5) and/or Social Studies Elective (1) PERFORMING ARTS, Music Pathway (Note: IB Fine Arts Options are open Enrollment) Band, Choir, or Orchestra Year One (1) Band, Choir, or Orchestra Year Two (1)
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- Adv. Music Band (1)
Band, Choir, or Orchestra Year Three (1)
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- Adv. Music Band (1)
And AP Music Theory Band, Choir, or Orchestra Year Four (1)
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- Adv. Music Band (1)
And IB Music PERFORMING ARTS, Dance Pathway Dance Year One (1)
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Color Guard Year One (1)
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Tallenettes Year One (1) Dance Year Two (1)
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Color Guard Year Two (1)
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Tallenettes Year Two (1) Dance Year Three (1)
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Color Guard Year Three (1)
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Tallenettes Year Three (1) Dance Year Four (1)
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Color Guard Year Four (1)
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Tallenettes Year Four (1) PERFORMING ARTS, Theater Pathway Theater Year One (1)
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Technical Theater Year One (1) Theater Year Two (1)
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Technical Theater Year Two (1) Theater Year Three (1)
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Technical Theater Year Three (1) Theater Year Four (1)
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Technical Theater Year Four (1)
ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS
LFC Courses Available:
Art 1 Communication Applications (Speech) Dance Foreign Language Music Theater
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Courses related to:
- Accounting
- Agricultural Science
- Audio/visual
Communication
- Business
Management
- Finance
- Graphic Design
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Information
Technology
Business & Industry
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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES, Veterinary Technology Pathway Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources (.5) and Professional Standards in Agribusiness (.5) Livestock Production (.5) and Small Animal Management (.5)- r
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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS
LFC Courses Available:
Business Info Management Prin of Arts, Audio, Communication App ( Speech) Video Tech & Comm Hotel Management Prin of Business,Mkt&Finance Journalism Prin of Hospitality Principles of Agriculture Prin of Information Technology Principles of Architecture Prof Stand in Agribusiness Restaurant Management
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Courses related to:
- General
endorsement requirements
Multidisciplinary Studies
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MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENT
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
MULTIDISCIPLINARY, Pathway
Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement allows a student to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area described above and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the Distinguished Level of Achievement under the Foundation program.
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Courses related to:
- Education &
Training
- Health Sciences
- JROTC
- Law Enforcement &
Security
Public Services
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PUBLIC SERVICE ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS
PUBLIC SERVICE ENDORSEMENT
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade EDUCATION & TRAINING, Pathway Principles of Education & Training (.5) and Speech (.5) Human Growth & Development (1) Instructional Practices in Education & Training (2) Practicum in Education & Training (2) HEALTH SCIENCE, Health Care Professions Pathway (Certified Nurse Aide & Emergency Medical Technician) Medical Terminology (.5) and Speech (.5) Principles of Health Science (1) Health Science (2) Certified Nursing Aide certification (CNA) Practicum in Health Science (2) Emergency Medical Technician certification (EMT)- r
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LFC Courses Available:
JROTC Medical Terminology Principles of Education & Training Principles of Law, Public Safety & Security
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Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Courses related to:
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Information
Management
- Science
- Technology
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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM) PATHWAYS
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM)
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
ENGINEERING, Robotics Pathway Concepts of Engineering & Technology (.5) and Speech (.5) Electronics (1) Robotics & Automation (1)- r
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LFC Courses Available:
Business Information Management Concepts of Engineering & Design Principles of Information Technology
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Distinguished Level of Achievement
Must successfully complete:
- 4 credits in mathematics (must have Algebra 2)
- 4 credits in science
- Remaining curriculum requirements
- 1 endorsement
Must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission
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Performance Acknowledgements
Earned by outstanding performance :
- in dual credit course work
- in bilingualism and biliteracy
- n an AP test or IB exam
- n the PSAT, The ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT
Also by:
- Earning a nationally or internationally recognized
business or industry certification or license
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Class of 2018 and Beyond Graduation Planning
Endorsement Videos HB Graduation Plan and Endorsement Overview Endorsement Options with Clusters and Pathways
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5-EOC Exams
English 1
(Reading & Writing)
Algebra 1 Biology English 2
(Reading & Writing)
US History
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Course Levels
See APG (Green Handout)
Advanced Academics
- PreAP/IB (prep for future AP/IB courses)
- GT/Phoenix (must be GT identified)
- AP (Advanced Placement – must take AP exam in May)
- IB (International Baccalaureate – must take IB exam in
May)
- Dual Credit - earn high school credit and college
credit concurrently. Courses offered in partnership with Collin College. (Application required) LFC Advanced Academic Coordinator – Shelly Holmes
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Course Selection Sheet
- Do not sign up for courses
that counted for high school credit that you had this year in middle school: Algebra I, Spanish I, French I, BIM Principles of Hospitality,
- Electives- (.5 credit or 1 credit)
- Consider prerequisites for
courses in your endorsement
- Tryout and Application
Courses
LFC Course Selection Form 2015-2016 Name______________________________________________________________________________ COUNSELOR INITIALS___________ (Last) (First) (Middle Initial) CIRCLE ENDORSEMENT: ARTS&HUMANITIES BUSINESS & INDUSTRY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES PUBLIC SERVICES STEM Core courses : Choose 1Course(Credit) in each row_____________________________ Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Pre-AP/IB Geometry (Prereq. Alg 1) Geometry Pre-AP/IB (Prereq Alg1) Biology Biology Pre-AP/IB English 1 English 1 Pre-AP/IB English 1 Pre-AP/IB Phoenix (Gifted/Talented Course) World Geography World Geography Pre-AP/IB AP Human Geography Foreign Language: Choose 1 Foreign Language Course(credit)_________________________ American Sign Language French 1 French 1 Pre-AP/IB French 2(French 1 prereq.) French 2 Pre-AP/IB(French 1 prereq.) German I German I Pre- AP/IB Spanish 1 Spanish 1 Pre-AP/IB Spanish 2(Spanish 1 prereq.) Spanish 2 Pre-AP/IB(Spanish 1 prereq.) Electives: Fine Arts: Art 1 Art 1 pre-AP/IB Band Choir (Boys) Choir (Girls) (1 credit) Dance 1 Orchestra Theatre Arts 1 Technical Theater P.E.: (.5 credit) Aerobic Activities Cardio/Weight Training Intramural Sports Intramural Swimming Intramural Tennis JROTC Outdoor Adventures 1 Outdoor Adventures 2 Athletics: (1 credit) Basketball (Girls)* Diving * Soccer* Softball* Swimming* Track * Volleyball* Football Wrestling Baseball* *Cuts will be made the first 10 days of school Application/Tryout Courses: App-___________________________ App-_______________________________ Full Year Electives:(1 Credit) Peer Tutoring Journalism Debate Business Information Management Semester Electives: (1/2 Credit) Choose 2 courses to equal 1 credit Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Tech & Comm Communication Applications (Speech) Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Concepts of Engineering & Technology Principles of Education & Training Health Principles of Hospitality & Tourism Hotel Management Principles of Information Technology Medical Terminology Principles of Law, Public Safety, and Security Principles of Agriculture, Food & Nat. Resources Professional Standards in Agribusiness Principles of Architecture & Construction Restaurant Management ALTERNATE COURSES: Students must list 3 additional courses. (2 semester courses and 1 full year course) 1._______________________________________ (1.0 cr) 2.____________________________________ (.5 cr) 3.___________________________________________(.5 c I approve of the endorsement that my student has indicated above: Parent Signature_______________________________________________________________Date___________________________________________________ SLIDE 29
Am I required to choose alternate classes? YES! Keep in mind
- You should choose 2 semester alternates and 1 full year
alternate
- Some classes are only offered ONE period
- There may be schedule conflicts
- Classes fill up
- Prerequisite courses may be required
- Application/Tryout may be required
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If Alternate Choices are not chosen:
- Counselors may make scheduling
decisions for you.
- Requests for schedule changes
may not be permitted.
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Course requests
- Course requests do not
guarantee your spot in that course
- Elective courses are subject to
availability
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PE
OPEN ENROLLMENT
- Aerobic Activities
- Cardio/Weight Training
- Intramural Sports (PE)
- Intramural Swimming
- Intramural Tennis
- Outdoor Adventures 1
- ROTC
Note: Band, Color Guard, Tallenettes receive a PE waiver for the fall semester
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Athletics
OPEN ENROLLMENT
- Baseball
- Diving
- Girls Basketball
- Softball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Football
Choose a full year of the course as you make selections!
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Athletics
COACH APPROVAL/TRYOUT REQUIRED!
- Boys Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Tennis
Choose “Appl- Course name” as a placeholder until teams are chosen.
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Application/ Tryout Courses
Choose “App- Course Name” as a placeholder until selections are made.
- Acting
Methods
- Athletic Trainer
- Cheerleading
- Color Guard
- Mascot
- Off-Campus PE
- PALs
- Partners in PE
- Peer Tutors
- Spanish for
Native Speakers
- Tallenettes
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Application/ Tryout Courses
Choose “Appl – Course name” as a placeholder until selections are made and teams are formed.
Check the LFC Website frequently for updates or changes All applications are available
- n the LFC website
All tryout sports require an AISD physical on file prior to tryouts
TRYOUT / APPLICATION REQUIRED COURSES All athletes must have a physical on file prior to tryouts!! ACTING METHODS Must be in middle school theater; Application available on the LFC Janet Flynn- website. Due March 6, 2015.
- website. Turn into counselor’s office before March 6, 2015.
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Helpful Hints
Read carefully and discuss this information with your parents. Make sure you sign up for 8 credits! Check out our FAQ on the website for answers to your questions! www.allenisd.org/Lowery
All freshmen sign up for 8 credits. The core courses that all freshmen take include: English, Biology, World Geography, and Algebra 1 or Geometry. In addition, it is wise to begin (or continue) your “Language other than English” credit as a freshman. We offer Spanish, German, American Sign Language and French. We strongly recommend you take an elective course relating to your endorsement. Be sure to refer to the Academic Planning Guide to make sure you are choosing prerequisite classe needed for higher level courses or programs at AHS. You may sign up for on-level classes or advanced classes or a combination of both. Advanced courses are very rigorous and may require extra prep time outside of class during the week. Refer to the Advanced Academics handout in the registration packet for more information about advanced courses. If you are currently in Math 8, sign up for Algebra 1 or Algebra I Pre-AP/IB If you are currently in Algebra 1, sign up for Geometry or Geometry Pre-AP/IB If you choose a one-semester class (1/2 credit course), you MUST choose another one-semester course to add up to one full credit. You do NOT register for the classes listed below! You choose the placeholder titled – “App – course name” (ex, App - PALS). If you are selected to be a participant you will be moved into the class. If not, you will be placed in your alternate class. Acting Methods Athletic Trainer Boys Basketball Cheerleading/Mascot Cross Country Golf Off Campus PE PALs Partners PE Peer Tutor Spanish Native Speakers Tallenettes/Color Guard Applications /Information/Physical forms are available on the Lowery website (CHECK OFTEN) www.allenisd.org/Lowery Athletic physicals must be on file prior to tryouts Pre-AP/IB GT Phoenix English is only open to students who have been identified as gifted and talented by AISD criteria. Students not already identified as gifted in Allen ISD may register for the district GT screening . Registration forms will be available on the GT website accessed through the AISD home page, under Learner Services, or by contacting Barb Myer, AISD GT Coordinator, by phone at 972-727-0332 or by email at www.gifted@allenisd.org You must select 3 alternate courses ( 1 full credit class and 2 semester classes). List them in orde- f preference. Alternate courses are used in these situations:
- ffered at very limited times or fill up very quickly.
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Things to know and do . . .
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Please remember…….3 steps
Choose 3 alternate courses that you would be happy taking. You may very well be scheduled in
- ne of these courses!
Have your parents sign the form
Choose an Endorsement here
LFC Course Selection Form 2015-2016 Name______________________________________________________________________________ COUNSELOR INITIALS___________ (Last) (First) (Middle Initial) CIRCLE ENDORSEMENT: ARTS&HUMANITIES BUSINESS & INDUSTRY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES PUBLIC SERVICES STEM Core courses : Choose 1Course(Credit) in each row_____________________________ Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Pre-AP/IB Geometry (Prereq. Alg 1) Geometry Pre-AP/IB (Prereq Alg1) Biology Biology Pre-AP/IB English 1 English 1 Pre-AP/IB English 1 Pre-AP/IB Phoenix (Gifted/Talented Course) World Geography World Geography Pre-AP/IB AP Human Geography Foreign Language: Choose 1 Foreign Language Course(credit)_________________________ American Sign Language French 1 French 1 Pre-AP/IB French 2(French 1 prereq.) French 2 Pre-AP/IB(French 1 prereq.) German I German I Pre- AP/IB Spanish 1 Spanish 1 Pre-AP/IB Spanish 2(Spanish 1 prereq.) Spanish 2 Pre-AP/IB(Spanish 1 prereq.) Electives: Fine Arts: Art 1 Art 1 pre-AP/IB Band Choir (Boys) Choir (Girls) (1 credit) Dance 1 Orchestra Theatre Arts 1 Technical Theater P.E.: (.5 credit) Aerobic Activities Cardio/Weight Training Intramural Sports Intramural Swimming Intramural Tennis JROTC Outdoor Adventures 1 Outdoor Adventures 2 Athletics: (1 credit) Basketball (Girls)* Diving * Soccer* Softball* Swimming* Track * Volleyball* Football Wrestling Baseball* *Cuts will be made the first 10 days of school Application/Tryout Courses: App-___________________________ App-_______________________________ Full Year Electives:(1 Credit) Peer Tutoring Journalism Debate Business Information Management Semester Electives: (1/2 Credit) Choose 2 courses to equal 1 credit Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Tech & Comm Communication Applications (Speech) Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Concepts of Engineering & Technology Principles of Education & Training Health Principles of Hospitality & Tourism Hotel Management Principles of Information Technology Medical Terminology Principles of Law, Public Safety, and Security Principles of Agriculture, Food & Nat. Resources Professional Standards in Agribusiness Principles of Architecture & Construction Restaurant Management ALTERNATE COURSES: Students must list 3 additional courses. (2 semester courses and 1 full year course) 1._______________________________________ (1.0 cr) 2.____________________________________ (.5 cr) 3.___________________________________________(.5 c I approve of the endorsement that my student has indicated above: Parent Signature_______________________________________________________________Date___________________________________________________ SLIDE 40
Schedule Change Procedures Make an informed choice now…
- Schedules will be available on Skyward in early August
- Review schedule carefully at that time
- Any change request MUST be made BEFORE 4:00 pm
- n Thursday, August 20, 2015, prior to the first day of
school
- This includes request to move to or from advanced
courses
- After school begins, requests to drop from an
advanced class to an on-level class will only be allowed after the first six weeks of school
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Remember . . . Over the summer
- Master Schedule will be built based upon the
number of students requesting each course.
- Some courses will not be available after school
begins.
MAKE YOUR COURSE SELECTION
DECISIONS CAREFULLY
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