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Welcome! Let’s Plan for SENIOR YEAR! Class of 2015

Your LN Guidance and Counseling Staff:  Lana Klene A---D  Elaine Bush E---G  Brad Cangany H---L  Connie Sivertson M---T  Kari Bordner U---Z  Kyle Williams AVID

LN Curriculum Guide  Find detailed information about the course offerings, weight and more, online at: https://lawrencenorth/ltschools.org

CORE 40 Diploma Requirements  English – 8 credits / 4 years AND Eng 10 ECA  Math – 6 credits (Alg I, Geometry & Alg II) and Alg 1 ECA (*Remediation — Waivers)  Science – 6 credits (Biology I; Chem. or Physics or Physics of Tech or Integrated Chem/Phy; AND one other science)  Social Studies – 6 credits (Geog/Hist Wld or AP Wld Hist; US Hist, Govt & Econ)  Electives — 15 credits  PE/H — 3 credits  44 Credits

Aca cademic demic Hon onors ors Di Diplom loma a Req Requi uiremen rements ts 47 credits * No grades below a C- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better AND SAT/ACT, AP/IB, Dual credit requirements  English – 8 credits  Math – 8 credits, including 2 credits in PreCalculus or Discrete and Prob/Stat or AP Stat  Science – 6 credits, including Biology I, Chemistry or Physics or ICP and one additional year  Social Studies – same 6 credits as Core 40  World Language – 3 years of 1 language or 2 years each of two languages (6-8 credits)  Fine Art – 2 credits (Music, Drama, Visual Art)  PE – 2 semesters & Health Education – 1 semester  Electives — 2+ credits

Ac Academic ademic Ho Honor nors s Di Diploma loma (c (continued) ntinued)  AND Complete one of the following: – Complete AP/IB courses (4 credits) and corresponding exams - Earn an SAT combined score of 1200 or higher on critical reading and math – Score a 26 or higher composite on ACT – Earn dual high school/college credit (6 college credits) – Complete a combination of AP (2 credits and exams) and dual HS/College credits (3 college credits)

Opportunities for College Credit Advanced Placement — AP Dual Credit Courses  Students enroll in courses  Advance College Project- to prepare for exams -ACP: credit offered through IU-Bloomington  Students are expected to and transfer to most take the subject AP other colleges exams in May  Comp 101 for seniors:  Credit awarded based on credit offered through test score (usually 3 or Vincennes U. higher required)  IB courses/exams – offer credit in a way similar to AP

FLASH ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!  The state of Indiana has mandated that dual- credit courses offered will have a reduced tuition cost of $25 per credit.  IU credit rate for Spring 2014 is $278.67/ credit . That’s a cost of $836.01 for 3 credits  AMAZING SAVINGS!!!!!!!!  REGISTRATION with IU is required to purchase credits

Courses with Weighted Grades AP English Language and Comp Humanities AP English Literature and Comp AP Biology ACP Composition Biology II Human Genetics ACP Genres of Literature AP Physics I, II ACP Speech and Communications ACP Chemistry I, AP/ACP Chem II AP and ACP US History ACP Geology AP US Government/Law AP Environmental Science AP/ACP Psychology IB 20 th Century Americas ACP Sociology IB Psychology II AP/ACP Statistics IB Theory of Knowledge AP Calculus AB IB Music Theory AP Calculus BC A+, Net+ and Security+ at MCIT AP Studio Art AP Computer Science A AP Music Theory Med. Interv and BioMed Innov AP Spanish Literature Civil Engineering and Architecture World Language classes – 3,4,5 Interactive Media II AP World History Aerospace Engineering AP Economics Biotechnical Engineering AP Human Geography

So…what is absolutely REQU EQUIRED IRED fo for senior r seniors? s?  English — two credits  Social Studies — two credits  BUT…your post -high school plans likely require much more

English Choices  ACP Genres of Lit (S)  Wld. Lit/Composition @ MCIT (YL)  World Literature (F/S)  Etymology (F/S)  Composition 101 (F) @ MCIT  ACP Advanced Speech and Comm (F/S)  Composition (F/S)  Debate  ACP Advanced Comp (F)  AP English Lit/Comp

Social Soci al Stu Studies dies Ch Choices oices  One semester  One of the following: of: – Government (1 sem) – Economics – OR – AP Government & – AP Economics Law (Yearlong)

Is MATH Required? Course selection depends on academic goals (LN diploma, Core 40 or Honors Diploma)  General Diploma – four  Honors Diploma – credits in any math, Alg I Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra req’d II, plus two additional credits  Core 40 – Algebra I, in PreCalculus /Trig (reg or H), Geometry & Algebra II Calculus, Finite Math, or AP/ACP Statistics, Prob/Stat AND…what are your post -high school plans? Will you be prepared in math?

Is SCIENCE Required? Course selection depends on academic goals (General Diploma, Core 40 or Honors Diploma)  General Diploma – Biology and  Honors Diploma – two credits representing Earth Biology & Physics or or Physical science Chemistry and two  Core 40 – Biology I & Chemistry or Physics or Physics of Tech or additional science Int. Chem/Phys, plus two credits credits AND…what are your post -high school plans?

What about ELECTIVES?  World Languages  Visual Arts  Mathematics  Business  Physical Education  English  Science  Family and  Social Studies Consumer Sciences  Multidisciplinary  Performing Arts  And programs  Communications available at McKenzie MCIT

Mc McKenzie Kenzie Cen Center ter for for In Inno novation vation and and Tech Technology nology  PLTW: pre-engineering, robotics, aerospace engineering, digital electronics  Biomedical Sciences  Culinary Arts  Cosmetology  Auto Service Tech/Collision Repair  Co-op  Business and Computer classes

Other Senior Options Many of these programs require applications , so get started early!  Cadet Teaching  Peer Tutoring  On-line courses  Community Service  December Graduation  Co-op Programs at MCIT

Scheduling Procedures  Counselors meet with Class of 2015 through Eng classes week of Jan 21st  Students request classes and enter requests into Skyward account — access through February 14 th  7 classes per semester* (14 credits total)  Parents can go online to check courses using STUDENT “webgrades” login  Juniors will have individual conferences with their counselors (starting mid-February) * may be fewer if applying for a McKenzie Career program

Scheduling . . . Scheduling Aids and Tools:  The LNHS Curriculum Guide (link on previous slide)  Each student’s 4 year planner/transcript  Teacher input for best recommendation  PLAN/PSAT performance  Course Selection Sheet for each grade  Your child’s counselor  College admission requirements

Scheduling deadlines. . . Students will ‘request’ courses through February 14 th Counselors will make changes starting February 14 th HOWEVER PRIORITY DATE TO MAKE CHANGES IS March 14 “As space allows” after that date The LAST DAY to make a schedule change is Wednesday, AUGUST 13 th , 2014

Post-secondary options: What comes after High School?  College - 4 year college - 2 year college - Technical or trade school  Military  Apprenticeship  Workforce

Future Plans. . . Standardized Testing: College bound students are encouraged to take the SAT or the ACT in the spring of junior year . Many students elect to take the test again in the fall (October or December) of their senior year. Register on-line: – SAT - www.collegeboard.org – ACT - www.actstudent.org Writing is optional on ACT. - SAT Subject Tests** Waivers are available for financially-qualified students

Choosing a COLLEGE  Three college visits are allowed each year  Visiting prospective schools is often the best way to get a feel for the school’s atmosphere and culture.  College representatives visit throughout the year — NAVIANCE, especially FALL.  On-Campus College Preview days  College Fairs held locally each year – NE INDY FAIR--THURS, MARCH 13 at LN

College Athletics. . . NCAA Eligibility Center Interested in participating in college athletics?  Complete the eligibility form on-line at http://eligibilitycenter.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS /NCAA.html in fall of senior year or end of junior year  Order a transcript to be sent to the eligibility center at www.Parchment.com  Request ACT or SAT scores be sent directly from the testing companies to the Eligibility Center (code 9999)  See the LN Curriculum Guide for more info

Paying for College ! SCHOLARSHIPS  Mostly seniors – some for 10 th & 11 th graders & younger  21 st Century Scholars- Affirmation  Automatic — ACT/SAT scores, GPA — specific to college  Merit-based – depends primarily on grades and SAT or ACT scores.  Talent-based – athletics, music, other special skill  Need-based — dependent on family financial situation  Independent scholarships – open to everyone  Volunteer/Community Service  May require an ESSAY  May be based on FINANCIAL NEED  Many for those who have OVERCOME OBSTACLES