Online Course

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2016-2017LHS

Good to know…

Program of Studies• It’s online!

• Under “Guidance” on LHS website• Graduation requirements

• Course descriptions

Graduation Requirements

English…………………….………………………………4 creditsMath…………………….……………..……………………3 creditsScience….……………….………………….……………3 credits -includes Environmental Science (.5), Biology (1.0), Chemistry (1.0)Social Studies……….………………….……………3 credits -includes World History Modern, Civics, and U.S. HistoryMath or Science…………………….………..………1 creditP.E.….……………….………………….………………..……1 creditHealth….……………….………………….……………….½ creditVocational/Fine Arts…….…………………..……2 creditsElectives….……………….………………….….…….8½ credits

Total Number of Required Credits: 26

What counts as Fine Arts/Vocational?

From

humanities:

Creative Writing, Prose, Poetry, Public Speaking, Drama, Journalism

From

business:Accounting I and II, Info Tech I and II, Personal Finance, Advanced Personal Finance

From tech

ed:Woods, Advanced Woods, Metals, Metals II, Power Mechanics, Electronics, all PLTW courses

Other

courses:ALL AgriScience coursesALL Family & Consumer Science coursesALL Visual Art coursesALL Music courses

Grade 9 Course Requirements

• English 9• World History Modern• Mathematics

-Integrated Math I, Algebra I or Geometry• Biology• Environmental Science (.5)• Physical Education (.5)

Grade 10 Course Requirements

• English 10• Civics• Mathematics

-Options depend upon Grade 9 math course• Chemistry• Health (.5)• Physical Education (.5)

Grade 11 Course Requirements

• English 11• U.S. History (or AP History)• Mathematics

-Options depend upon grade 10 math course• Science (.5 credit minimum)

Grade 12 Course Requirements

• English 12 (or AP English)• Science or Math (1.0 credit)

Be sure you are meeting all graduation requirements!

Consider recommended college prep:• 4 credits of math

• 4 credits of science• 3 credits of study in the same world language

Elective Areas

Agri-Science Art Business Family & Consumer Science Humanities (English & Social Studies) Music (Instrumental & Vocal) Physical Education Technology Education World Language & Culture

College Credit Opportunities

1

2

3

AP Courses

Uconn/ECE Courses

Project Lead the Way

AP & ECE Courses

AP = Advanced PlacementECE = Early College Experience

AP English 12AP U.S. HistoryAP PsychologyAP Calculus (AB)AP Calculus (BC)AP/ECE SpanishECE French (Composition)ECE French (Culture)

AP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Physics IAP Physics IIAP Environmental ScienceECE Marine ScienceECE Floral DesignECE Horticulture

Project Lead The Way Introduction to Engineering

Design Principles of Engineering

Digital Electronics Civil Engineering and

Architecture Computer Science & Software

Engineering

Dual-enrollment program with the University of New Haven

When selecting courses…

Select 8 credits*

Select 4 alternate electives

Seniors

may

select 7

credits.

CANNOT submit with <8.

Be sure you meet all pre-requisites

DO consider: DON’T consider:• Career interests• Parent/Counselor input• Teacher recommendation

• Repeating your 1st choice electives as Alternates!!

Student Class Registration

Step One:• Log on to Parent or Student Portal.• Students can register from either

portal—their own, or their parents’.

Step Two:• In the navigation menu, click on

“Class Registration.”

Class Registration, Cont’d

Step Three:• You will arrive at the registration welcome page. • Click the pencil icon to register for classes.

Class Registration, Cont’dStep Four:• In each required content area, select the course

that has been recommended for you by your teacher.

Then click “Okay.”If you are concerned about a

level recommendation, submit it as is, but talk to your

counselor. There will be some changes due to ability or

waivers.

Step Five:• Continue selecting course recommendations in

the core areas.

Class Registration, Cont’d

Step Six:• Choose your favorite electives to complete the

required eight credits.

Step Seven:• Choose four or more different alternative

electives. Do not repeat your 1st choice electives.Step Eight:• Submit your schedule!

Final Details

• Registration portal for rising grades 10-12 is 01/30 – 02/10

• No internet access at home? No problem. Register with counselor.

• Questions about course level recommendations? Submit the schedule. Make a guidance appointment to discuss it.

• Looking for Learning Lab? Submit 8 credits, then see guidance counselor to schedule Learning Lab.

More Details

Forgot your password? No problem. Just click on “Having trouble signing in?” for a password reminder email.

Never set up a parent account? No problem. Students can register through the student or parent account.

Need to set up an account? No problem. Contact the guidance department, and we will mail the information home.

ECE French

Immersion SpanishAP/ECE

Spanish

Women’s Chorus

Men’s Chorus

GuitarKeyboardingMusic Appreciation

Voice ClassMusic TheoryAdvanced Guitar

BioethicsHuman BiologyForensic ScienceMarine Science

Earth Science

Physics

Anatomy & Physiology

ECE Marine Science

AP Biology (1.5)AP Chemistry

(1.5)AP

Environmental Science

AP Physics 1 & 2

Creative Writing

Drama

Public Speaking

Regular Poetry Prose

Modern Genocide Studies

20th Century Pop Culture

Current Issues

AP EnglishAP U.S. History

AP Psychology

• Personal Finance

• Advanced Personal Finance

• Accounting I & II• Information

Technology I & II