Sophomores:Sophomores:Class of 2016Class of 2016

The School Counseling The School Counseling DepartmentDepartment Mrs. Hamilton: A- EMrs. Hamilton: A- E Mrs. Taylor: F- KMrs. Taylor: F- K Mr. Putt: L- RMr. Putt: L- R Mrs. Quinn: S-Z Mrs. Quinn: S-Z Mrs. Horneman: Crisis CounselorMrs. Horneman: Crisis Counselor Mrs. Linfield: Career CoordinatorMrs. Linfield: Career Coordinator Mrs. Seegren and Mrs. Costolo: Mrs. Seegren and Mrs. Costolo:

Counseling Office SecretariesCounseling Office Secretaries

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

4 English By grade level English 10 (H.S.A.) Must take English all 4

years 3 Science

Conceptual Physics, Chem I, Biology (H.S.A)

3 Social Studies Gov’t., US History &

World History 4 Math

Algebra I (H.S.A.) Intermediate Algebra Geometry Algebra II *UMD System

recommends math every year of HS, including senior year

1 Fine Art 1 Technology Ed.

(Foundations of Tech or PLTW)

1 Physical Ed. ½ Health ½ Financial Literacy

(taken in 11th or 12th) or Managing Personal Finances Using Excel

Take and pass H.S.A.s in Algebra I, Biology, and English (10)

75 service learning hours

Additional Graduation Additional Graduation Requirements Requirements

Students must choose one of Students must choose one of

the the following:following: Algebra II & 2 credits of same language

OR Algebra II & 2 credits of Advanced Technology

AND / ORAND / ORA State approved Completer Program

- At Career and Tech or Liberty (See your counselor for this option)

Go for a Dual Completer! Many colleges like to see a career focus!

Completer ProgramsCompleter ProgramsApply in Fall of Sophomore Apply in Fall of Sophomore Year!Year! Academy of Health

C.N.A. or Physical Rehabilitation

- Chem II Required Auto Service Tech Biomedical Sciences Building Maintenance Carpentry CISCO Networking Collision Repair Computer Technology

(Honors/ AP class) Cosmetology-Human

Anatomy required Culinary Arts

Drafting Electrical Construction Engineering (Project Lead

The Way) Heavy Equipment & Truck

Technology HVAC Homeland Security: Criminal

Justice Masonry Print Production Textiles & Fashion Design Video Production Welding Technology

Accounting Administrative Services Business Administration & Management Financial Services, Academy of Finance

(Regional at WHS) Marketing Early Childhood Education Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM)-MS/HS

(at WHS) Food Service & Hospitality Management

(ProStart) Agricultural Science (CASE)- Animal Science Agricultural Science (CASE)- Plant Science Wildlife & Natural Resources

Completer Programs offered Completer Programs offered through LHSthrough LHS

Career Majors- your Career Majors- your opportunity for an internship!opportunity for an internship! Actuarial Science Advertising Computer Science & Systems Analysis Drama Economics Environmental Health Family & Consumer Studies Food & Nutrition Science Graphic Communications History Hospitality & Tourism

More Career MajorsMore Career Majors

Human Resources Management Humanities & Classical Studies Industrial & Product Design Information Systems Management International Business International Studies Law & Legal Services Library & Media Life Science Mass Communications Mathematics

Career Majors continued…Career Majors continued… Music Performance Operations Management Physical Science Public Relations Social Science Social Work Sports & Recreation Urban & Regional Planning Visual Fine Arts To qualify, you must have at least 4 credits

in the major, at least a 2.5 GPA, 94% attendance, H.S.A.s and service hours completed. See Mrs. Linfield!!

SATsSATs

The SATs are critical thinking and problem solving questions

Get ready to take them your junior year. It is usually best to have completed the majority of Algebra II before taking them.

Go to www.collegeboard.org to register and to take advantage of SAT Preparation Materials.

ACTsACTs

The ACTs are content based tests that include science.

www.act.org We encourage you to explore

both tests. Typically a student will do better on one test than the other. It depends on your learning and thinking style.

Career/ Interest SearchesCareer/ Interest Searches

What is in your future?Check out the resources from your

PSAT scores.

Other resources on the LHS School Counseling webpage under College and Career Planning

My College QuickStartMy College QuickStart

My PersonalityMy Personality

Preparing for CollegePreparing for College

Start looking at colleges. Think about size, location, programs, and

activities they offer. Research requirements for SAT/ ACT

scores and GPA at individual colleges. Get involved so you are a well rounded

candidate! Plan a college visit/ tour. Use websites like the CollegeBoard’s

College Search. www.collegeboard.org

CollegeBoard- Big FutureCollegeBoard- Big Future

College SearchCollege Search

Any questions?Any questions?

Visit the School Counseling Page from the LHS Website for resources.

You will be meeting with your school counselor soon!

LHS WebsiteLHS Website