Laurel High School 8th Grade Orientation

WelcomeGraduation RequirementsHigh School Completer OptionsCareer AcademiesAP/IB ProgramsElectives Sample 9th Grade SchedulePlanning Your Future @ LHS Promotion RequirementsRegistration TimelineQuestions and Answers

A great educationA great community

Some things you’ll want to know…

The Administrative Team Dwayne Jones, Principal

Cathy Strine-Adams, Assistant Principal

Michael Dinkins, Assistant Principal

Carrie Curry, Assistant PrincipalArika Pritchett-Sellman,

Assistant PrincipalAnthony Scott, Assistant

PrincipalKaren Coley, Assistant Principal

Laurel High School Professional School

CounselorsMrs. Tia Harris Pre-IB & IB studentsMrs. Elizabeth Lesser A-DRMs. Renee Richardson DU-KAMrs. Rachel Mitchell KE-POMs. Monique Graves PR-ZMrs. Terri Collins-Swain Dept. Chair

Laurel High School Schedule

8 blocksA & B Days – 4 blocks each day

7:45-2:25 pm

Daily Schedule

1st Period 7:45-9:11 am2nd Period 9:18-10:44 am3rd Period 10:51-12:51 pm4th Period 12:58-2:25 pm

Graduation Requirements

4 credits English

3 credits Social Studies (U.S. History, LSN Gov’t, World

History)

3 credits Lab Science (Biology)

4 credits Math (Algebra 1CC, Geometry CC, Algebra

2CC)

What do I need for graduation?

21 credits

Graduation Requirements, cont.1 credit Fine Art

1 credit Foundations of Technology

½ credit Health

½ credit Personal Fitness

Completer:

*2 credits Foreign Language

or

*2 credits Advanced Technology

or

*State Approved Program

Electives

Graduation Requirements

Attendance (4 years of study beyond grade 8)

PARCC Assessment Tests (English 9, English 10, English 11, Algebra

1, Geometry, Algebra 2

High School Assessment Tests (Biology, Government)

Student Service (24 hours)

Completer Programs Foreign Language (2 credits)

Two credits in same foreign language CCRD (4 credits) (2-year Program)

CCRD 1 & 2CCRD Work Experience

Technical Academy* (4-9 credits)Automotive Technician 6 creditsCosmetology 9 creditsNursing Assistant 4 credits (12th grade program)Computer Networking 4 credits

* Requires Application

Career Academies offered at Laurel HS• Academy of Global Studies

• International Relations & Studies • International Business & Finance

• Academy of Law, Education, & Public Service

• Child Growth & Development• Forensics• Pre-Law & Social Justice• Teacher Academy

Academy of Global Studies(Required Electives)• International Business & Finance

Geography/Global IssuesPrinciples of Finance/Financial ServicesBusiness in a Global Economy/Global EconomicsEthics in Business/Career Academy CapstoneWorld Language 1-4

• International Relations & Studies Geography/Global IssuesLinguistics/Study AbroadWorld Language/World LanguageStudy Abroad or Internship (Summer) Foreign Policy/PhilosophyWorld Language 1-4

Academy of Law, Education, & Public Service (Required Electives)

• Child Growth & Development– Foundations of Education– Child Development 1– Child Development 2– Child Development Internship

• Forensics– Forensics 1– Forensic Law/Forensic Psychology– Forensics 2– Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology

Academy of Law, Education & Public Service(Required Electives)• Pre-Law & Social Justice

Practical Law/LEPS DebateCivil Rights Law/Constitutional Law Law, Writing, & Research/Law SeminarPhilosophy/Career Academy Capstone

• Teacher AcademyFoundations of EducationHuman Growth & Development through AdolescenceTeaching as a ProfessionFoundations of Curriculum & InstructionEducation Academy Internship

Advanced Placement at Laurel High School

AP courses offered at LHS

• BIOLOGY• CALCULUS• ENGLISH

LANGUAGE• ENGLISH

LITERATURE• FRENCH

LANGUAGE• WORLD HISTORY

• U.S. GOVERNMENT • PSYCHOLOGY• SPANISH LANGUAGE• UNITED STATES

HISTORY• MUSIC THEORY

Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less.

Source: Camara, Wayne (2003). College Persistence, Graduation, and Remediation. College Board Research Notes (RN-19). New York, NY: College Board.

AP and College Success™

How to Prepare for AP Classes

Recommendations

• Enroll in honors courses at LHS• Honors courses are aligned to support AP curriculum and

critical thinking• Develop a strong work ethic, time management skills

and good study habits

International Baccalaureate at Laurel High School

Who should consider IB?

Students who• have a strong ability, aptitude, and genuine interest in

learning;• have an intellectual curiosity and self-motivation;• have a strong work ethic, time management skills

and good study habits;• have the highest academic and personal integrity;• have an aspiration to become a member of a

community of learners.

IB Program

The Laurel High School IB Program is open to all qualified students. We strive for the best possible success of our students.

IB is a very difficult program that requires a high level of commitment from 9th to 12th grade.

Application Process

Prerequisites: Algebra I and Level One of a Foreign Language in 8th grade

• Community Service

• Awards from Middle School

• 3 Teacher Recommendations

• Personal Statement Essay

• Grades from 7th and 8th grade above a 2.5 GPA (competitive)

Applications available very soon online; Due March 2015

Laurel IB ProgramCONTACT INFORMATION:

Allen Diewald, IB CoordinatorTia Harris, IB Counselor

LHS 301-497-2050Extension 84363

Laurel High School Website IB Tab for IB info

Email: Allen.Diewald@pgcps.org

Electives offered at LHS

Foreign Language

• Spanish• French • German • Chinese• Portuguese

Performing Arts & Music• Chorus • Band• Orchestra• Basic Guitar• Basic/Intermediate

Piano• Drama • Dance

Visual Arts

• Art 1• Crafts 1 & 2• Drawing & Painting

1 & 2• Ceramics 1 & 2• Computer Graphics• World Art • IB Art

Business Education

• Entrepreneurship• Business Law• Business Economics• Accounting• Principles of Finance• Business Global Economics• Financial Services

Family & Consumer Sciences

• Introduction to Foods and Nutrition

• Foods Technology • Fashion Design• Child Development • Financial Literacy

for Teens• Foundations of

Education

Typical 9th Grade Schedule

English Science Math Social Studies

Foreign Language

Required Academy Courses

Additional Required Courses

Grade 9

English 9 Integrating the Sciences

Algebra 1

U.S. History

World Language Level 1

Academy elective

Health/Personal Fitness + Elective (Fine Art, FOT, or other)

Choosing Classes

• Students will receive a registration worksheet from 8th grade counselor

• Counselor/Parents will discuss choices with students

• Complete Career Academy application• Choose classes (and alternates)• Teachers will make recommendations• Students will meet with counselors from LHS in

March at the middle school

Planning for your future

Career Goals Interests Motivation

Take classes because the class is important to you.

A Time to Learn, Grow, Enjoy and Change

• High School is much more than classes

• Students should get involved• Students are the most important

part of the high school family• The staff is here for students

Student Expectations

Academic HonestyAppropriate Dress

(Uniform)AttendanceRespecting Others

and School Environment

Cumulative GPA(Grade Point Average)

• EVERY grade counts – beginning with the 9th grade (and 8th grade courses taken for high school credit)

• Determines academic standing or class rank all thru high school and final class rank

• Goes on final transcripts sent to Colleges, Universities, scholarship programs, and employers

• Remains on Permanent Record

It’s Your Future!Get Involved!

Students• Set clear goals• Get organized• Set aside study

time• Get help when

you need it• Join

extracurricular activities

Parents• Be interested• Discuss classes

and listen to your child

• Offer to help• Monitor

activities and jobs

• Hold your child accountable

Athletics

Sports• Boys and Girls

Basketball• Cross Country• Football• Boy’s & Girls Soccer• Swimming• Tennis• Volleyball• Baseball• Softball• Wrestling• Indoor/Outdoor Track

Activities• French Honor Society• STEM Club• Asian Student Association• Mock Trial• SGA• Spanish Honor Society• Step Team• National Honor Society• Fashion Club/Modeling• Gaming/Anime Club• Hispanic Student

Association• African Student

Association

The Shield, School Newspaper

Yearbook Art Club Debate Club Outdoors Club Drama Club Dance Team

Promotion Requirements

Grade 9 to Grade 10

Earn 5 credits1 English credit 1 Math credit

Promotion Requirements

Grade 10 to Grade 11

Earn 10 credits2 English credits2 Math credits1 Science credit1 Social Studies

credit

Promotion RequirementsGrade 11 to Grade

12Earn 14 credits3 English credits3 Math credits1 Science credit1 Social Studies

credit and Be able to fulfill all

graduation requirements

Not exceed 9 credits

Registration Timeline

Registration: March 30 @ MLK March 31-April 1 @ DDE Notification of Requests: Mailed in May

with Progress ReportsSchedule Adjustments: May-June 17

(contact counselor for change)Official Schedules: First day of school

August 2015

Keeping in Touch

Please visit our website:http://laurelhscounseling.weebly.com

For information about

Upcoming EventsImportant newsDepartment informationGuidance and scholarshipsCareer Information and linksStaff contact information

Telephone301-497-2050

Keep in mind…making sound decisions

will lead to satisfying and successful

experiences!