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The LCHS Curriculum Handbook is available on the

LCHS Guidance Department website!

Student Last NamesMs. Fogle A – Can (10th – 12th); IB students

Ms. Oakes Car – Gre (10th – 12th)

Mr. Smith Gri – L (10th – 12th)

Mrs. Dynak M – Ram (10th – 12th); 2019 AVID students

Mrs. Payne-Shearer Ran – T (10th – 12th); 2018 AVID students

Mrs. Koebcke U – Z (10th – 12th)

Mr. Brian Maloney A – Hi (9th); 2020 & 2021 AVID students

Mrs. Candis Lavallais Ho – Z (9th)

Mrs. Richardson College & Career Advisor



Scheduling Philosophy

Scheduling Timeline

Graduation Requirements

Diploma Types

Curriculum Handbook Highlights

Q&A’s



High school course selection involves more than just “picking courses”…it involves making good choices and creating options for the future!

During the Scheduling Process:• Student AND parents must be actively involved!

• Students must read and research course descriptions!

• Students must learn to ask questions and communicate effectively!



January 30th – February 2nd

› Scheduling presentations via English classes

› Senior Course Selection Forms and transcripts distributed

February 7th/8th

› Course Selection Forms due during English class

February – April › Students will meet with their counselors to finalize course

requests

April 27th

› Deadline for making any changes to course requests



44 credits are required for graduation

All students must pass the ISTEP+ Grade 10 English/Language Arts test and the ISTEP+ Mathematics test

Core 40 is the minimum diploma for graduation and entrance into 4-year colleges and universities



Core 40

Core 40 with Academic Honors

Core 40 with Technical Honors

AP Capstone

International Baccalaureate (IB)



8 English credits

6 Math credits (during grades 9-12)

› Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

6 Science credits› Biology I, Chemistry I or Physics I or ICP, 2 additional Core 40 science credits

6 Social Studies credits› Geography & History of the World or World History, US History, Government,

Economics

2 Physical Education credits

1 Health credit

5 Directed Elective credits› World Languages, Fine Arts, Career/Technical education

10 Elective credits



47 credits required

Same requirements as Core 40 plus:

› 2 additional math credits beyond Algebra II

› 6-8 credits of world language

› 2 fine arts credits

Semester grades of “C-” or higher

Cumulative GPA of 2.667 or higher

Must complete at least ONE of the following:› Two AP courses and corresponding exams (4 credits)

› Earn 6 college credits via ACP/Dual Credit courses

› Take 1 AP course & corresponding exam AND earn 3 college credits via an ACP/Dual Credit course

› Earn at least a 1250 on SAT (560 Math, 590 EBRW minimum)

› Earn at least a 26 composite score on ACT plus Writing exam



47 credits required

Same credit requirements as Core 40

Semester grades of “C-” or higher

Cumulative GPA of 2.667 or higher

Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and ONE of the following:› Pathway designated industry-based certification/credential

› Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 college credits

Complete ONE of the following:› Any one of the options (A – E) of the Core 40 w/Academic Honors (see curriculum

handbook);› Earn the following scores (or higher) on WorkKeys: Reading for Information – Level 6, Applied Mathematics

– Level 6, and Locating Information – Level 5;

› Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing – 80, Reading – 90, Math – 75;

› Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass: Algebra – 66, Writing – 70, Reading – 80.



Complete 4 AP courses › Earn a score of 3 or higher on corresponding AP

exams

Must enroll in AP Seminar during 11th grade and AP Research during 12th grade› Earn a score of 3 or higher on corresponding AP

exams

Contact Mrs. Renner for

additional information!



Rigorous pre-university course of study

Prescribed curriculum: › Six academic tracks, an extended essay, a

volunteer component, and the Theory of Knowledge course during 11th and 12th grade

IB exams in May of junior and/or senior year

Contact Ms. Legge or

Ms. Fogle for

additional information!




Graduation Requirements and Diploma Types (pages 1 – 6)

College Credit Opportunities (pages 6 – 7)

› Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Students can earn college credit based on their scores from AP exams taken in May

› Dual Credit (DC) and Advanced College Project (ACP) Courses

Course Weighting (page 9)

› All honors, ACP, AP and IB courses are grade-weighted

› All Level III & IV world language courses are grade-weighted

Quantitative Reasoning Courses (page 10)

› Must take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year of high school!



Directed Electives and CTE Courses (page 10)› For Core 40, 5 directed electives are required!› Directed electives are courses in fine arts, world languages and Career &

Technical Education (CTE)

McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology (MCIT) (page 13)› See 2018-2019 MCIT Curriculum Guide for career programs and course

descriptions

Schedule Changes (page 14)› Schedule Change Request Form with parent signature is required› Can drop a course for a study hall (if not already scheduled)› Can add a course to replace a study hall› Cannot switch elective for elective› Cannot drop an academic course/elective for a non-academic course/elective› Teacher requests will not be honored

Repeating a Course (page 14)› Must repeat failed courses required for graduation› May repeat passed courses (“C+” or lower) for a higher grade› The highest grade will appear on transcript and factor into GPA




Early Graduation (page 15)

› Not recommended for college-bound students

› Must have passing score on both graduation qualifying exams

› Must submit completed Request for Early Graduation Form by June 1st!

NCAA & NAIA Eligibility (page 17)

› Eligibility centers will only accept SAT and ACT test scores sent directly from CollegeBoard and ACT

› Courses taken via Plato in the Learning Center do not qualify for eligibility

2018 – 2019 Scheduling Year (pages 18 – 19)

› Refer to these pages for correct course numbers and titles

Course Descriptions (pages 20 – 71)

› Refer to these pages for course descriptions including prerequisites, suggested grade-levels and length of courses




New/Updated Courses for 2018-19

Advanced Speech

Intro to Fashion & Textiles II

Visual Communication I: Adobe Suite

AP Research

Peer Tutoring

Instrumental Ensemble – Saxophone

Chemistry I Honors

Physics I

Current Problems, Issues & Events



January 30th – February 2nd

› Scheduling presentations via English classes

› Senior Course Selection Forms and transcripts distributed

February 7th/8th

› Course Selection Forms due during English class

February – April › Students will meet with their counselors to finalize course

requests

April 27th

› Deadline for making any changes to course requests



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