Grades 9-12

LCHS REGISTRATION QUICK GUIDE 2016-2017

Ian McFeat Jarrett Gold 9-12 Principal 7-8 Principal James Cartnal Mary Hazlett Associate Principal Assistant Principal

LCHS Counseling Team

Allison Dalbeck -7th grade Shannon Brascia - 8th grade

Rachel Zooi - 9th-12th grade, A - Cha Irene Yu - 9th-12th grade, Che - Ga

Melissa Kukta - 9th-12th grade, Ge - Kh Susan Maljian - 9th-12th grade, Ki - L Greg Jackson - 9th-12th grade, M - Pa

Kim Lauxen - 9th-12th, Pe - Sm Kandy Basmajian - 9th-12th grade, Sn-Z

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Registration Overview Letter Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students: It is time to start preparing for the 2016-17 school year. The registration process at LCHS is designed to aid students in developing a class schedule consistent with their abilities, interests, and post high school plans. The registration process will begin the week of February 1st and continue throughout the second semester, culminating with a confirmed schedule of classes for 2016-17 that will be distributed to each student prior to the end of this academic year. Students are asked to select a schedule of classes for the 2016-17 school year that takes into consideration their many commitments at school and beyond and is academically challenging. Parents and guardians play a key role in this process by providing support and guidance, ensuring that their child selects courses in which s/he can be successful. Students will hear presentations from school counselors about high school graduation requirements, course selection, department scope and sequence, and college admission requirements. In addition, counselors will provide each student with a copy of his/her high school transcript, a Registration Quick Guide (link listed online), and this year’s Course Selection Worksheet. This completed and signed worksheet is due to the counseling department following the in-class presentation. Please refer to the registration presentation schedule below. To assist students in selecting courses, students must review the online Registration Handbook and Registration Quick Guide for information related to UC and CSU a-g requirements, and NCAA requirements, as applicable. Notes taken during the counselor presentation are also a valuable resource. As students review these materials, they are encouraged to seek guidance from teachers and their counselor. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s counselor. Sincerely, Jim Cartnal Associate Principal, Curriculum and Instruction Registration Presentation Schedule: Deadlines to turn in Course Selection Contract: Current 11th Grade: Feb. 1st Due: February 8, 2016 Current 10th Grade: Feb. 5th Due: February 17, 2016 Current 9th Grade: Feb. 17th Due: February 24, 2016 Current 8th Grade: Feb. 22nd Due: February 29, 2016

Counseling Department and Course Planning KEY DATES

Pre-Registration Talks In Classes for 2016-17

Current Grade 11 – February 1st Current Grade 10 – February 5th Current Grade 9 – February 17th Current Grade 8 – February 22nd

Form Collection – Course Selection Contracts Due to Counseling Office

Current Grade 11 – February 8. 2016 Current Grade 10 – February 17, 2016 Current Grade 9 – February 24, 2016 Current Grade 8 – February 29, 2016

Counselor/Student One-on-One Appointments

Current Grade 11 – Week of February 22nd Current Grade 10 – Week of February 29th Current Grade 9 – Week of March 7th Current Grade 8 – March 14th and 15th

Student Course List 2016-2017 Distributed Week of May 16th Registration 2016-2017 Grades 10 – 12 - Monday, August 8th: (12th - 8-10am) (11th - 10:30am-12:30pm) (10th - 1-3pm) Grade 9 – Tuesday, August 9th – 8-10am; 9th Grade Orientation 10-11am School Starts Tuesday, August 16th Deadline for Counselor-Approved Schedule Change Without Withdrawal on Transcript Semester 1 – Friday, September 7th

Semester 2 – Friday, January 20th Deadline for Counselor-Approved Schedule Change With Withdrawal on Transcript Semester 1 – September 8th – October 28th Semester 2 – January 23rd – April 7th No Course Changes Semester 1 – October 31st – December 22nd Semester 2 – April 10th – June 1st Semester Finals Semester 1 - December 20th – 22nd Semester 2 – May 30th – June 1st

SUGGESTED STUDENT PATHS

COMPARATIVE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

Course LCHS Graduation Requirements 230

Credits

California State University (CSU)

System*

University of California (UC) “a-g”*

Selective Private Universities

English 4 Years 4 Years 4 Years 4 Years

Math 2 Years (1 year must be LC Math 1)

3 Years 4 Years (Recommended)

3 Years 4 Years (Recommended)

4 Years

Social Science 3 Years 2 Years 2 Years 3 Years

Science 2 Years 2 Years Lab Life Sci./Physical Sci. 3 Years (Recommended)

2 Years Lab 3 Years (Recommended) 4 Years (Preferred)

3 Years 4 Years (Recommended)

Fine Arts 1 Year OR 1 Year of a language other than English

1 Year Visual/ Performing Arts

1 Year Visual/ Performing Arts

1 Year Visual/ Performing Arts

World Languages 1 Year OR 1 Year of a Fine Art

2 Years 3 Years (Recommended)

2 Years 3 Years (Recommended)

3 Years 4 Years (Recommended)

Additional Requirements

2 Years P.E. 90 Additional Elective Credits Health requirement

1 Year Academic Elective Minimum

1 Year Academic Elective Minimum

i.e., audition, portfolio, and/or additional essays, writing samples and/or letters of recommendation#

Testing SAT Reasoning or ACT plus Writing

SAT Reasoning or ACT plus Writing

SAT Reasoning or ACT plus Writing SAT Subject Tests Check Specific College Web Sites

*UC/CSU ALWAYS recommends more than the minimum requirements. **It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian and student to verify requirements for individual schools. #Check each university website application requirements (will vary). Math, Science, and World Languages are sequential courses and placement in subsequent levels is dependent upon student success and completion of the previous level. See course descriptions for details. Selecting classes for the upcoming year is a highly personalized and important choice. Each student MUST evaluate the unique set of demands upon time and energy necessary to achieve success in academic and extra-curricular commitments. Please choose classes that allow you to achieve your short and long term goals, as you define them in concert with your parent(s) or guardian(s), teachers and your counselor. If you seek admission to the most selective universities or colleges, the Counseling Department suggests that you consider taking honors and Advanced Placement classes in the subjects in which you believe you can achieve success. This recommendation is not intended to encourage you to take ALL honors or AP classes, but rather to carefully select classes that best serve your goals.

La Canada High School Course List

English Courses EN 2002 English 1 P EN2006 English 2 P EN2009 English 2 Honors P EN2016 English 3 P EN2017 English 4 P EN2018 AP English Language and

Composition HP EN2019 AP English Literature and Composition HP EN0031 English 1 – modified EN0032 English 2 - modified EN0029 English 3 – modified EN0030 English 4 – modified EN2108 English Language Development 1 EN2109 English Language Development 2 EN2110 English Language Development 3

Mathematics MA5031 LC Math 1 P MA5032 LC Math 1 Adv. P MA5033 LC Math 2 P MA5034 LC Math 2 Adv. P MA5009 Algebra 2/Trig P MA5010 Algebra 2/Trig Honors P MA5011 Pre-Calculus P MA5012 Pre-Calculus Honors HP MA5013 AP Calculus AB HP MA5014 AP Calculus BC HP MA5015 AP Statistics HP MA5035 Advanced Math Topics P MA5037 Discrete Math P MA0031 LC Math 1 – modified MA0033 LC Math 2 – modified MA0048 Algebra II – modified Electives EL9104 Leadership/Associated Student Body EL9102 Bridge EL2040 Communications/Newspaper P EL2036 Omega Yearbook EL9023 Psychology P EL9020 AP Psychology HP EL9024 Sociology P EL2030 Speech and Debate P FA3035 Theatre Arts/Stage Craft EL8406 Intro Comp Programming P MA5018 Hnrs Computer Science C++ P MA5020 AP Comp Science Java HP

EL5019 Honors Computer Science Python P EL3445 Culinary Arts EL3446 Advanced Culinary Arts EL3414 Retail Marketing EL6012 Sports Med. P EL4461 Intro. to Engineering PLTW EL0026 Directed Studies 9-12 Physical Education PE6000 Physical Education Grade 9 PE6500 Physical Education Grades 10-12 PE6008 Pep Squad PE6009 Color Guard Zero Period Sports PE6114 Varsity Aquatics PE6105 Boys Water Polo PE6106 Boys Aquatics Sixth Period Sports PE6101 Football PE6205 Girls Basketball PE6209 Softball PE6116 Wrestling PE6104 Boys Basketball PE6110 Baseball PE6203 Girls Water Polo PE6204 Girls Aquatics PE6888 CIF Athletes Science SC8000 Themes of Life Science SC8023 Earth Science P** SC8020 Biology 1 P SC8042 Biology Hnrs P SC8030 AP Biology HP SC8022 Geology 1 P SC8021 Chemistry 1 P SC8110 Chemistry Hnrs P SC8031 AP Chemistry HP SC8025 Physics 1 P SC8012 Physics Hnrs 1 HP SC8033 AP Physics C HP SC8034 AP Environmental Sci HP Social Science EL9003 Honors Social Science P WH9006 World History P WH9005 AP European History HP AH9007 American History P AH9008 AP American History HP GV9010 Government/Economics P EC9018 AP American Government/Economics HP WH0065 World History – modified

AH0066 American History modified GV0063 American Government/Macroecnomics - modified Visual and Performing Arts FA3000 Art Foundations P FA3002 Advanced Art 1 P FA3003 Advanced Art 2 P FA3004 Art Portfolio Preparation P FA3007 Beginning Ceramics P FA3008 Advanced Ceramics P FA3415 Graphic Design P FA3409 Commercial Photo P FA3410 Commercial Photo 2P FA3412 LCTV 1 P FA3011 Advanced Band P FA3014 Advanced Orchestra P FA3115 Jazz Band FA3016 Women’s Ensemble P FA3017 Concert Choir P FA3018 Chamber Singers P FA3021 Men’s Chorus P FA3036 Ensemble Theatre P FA3037 Repertory Theatre P FA3038 Company Theatre P FA3034 Advanced Theatre P FA3010 AP Music Theory HP World Language FA4001 French 1 P FA4003 French 2 P FA4005 French 3 P FA4006 French 3 Hnrs HP FA4008 French 4 Hnrs HP FA4011 German 1 P FA4013 German 2 P FA4015 German 3 P FA4016 German 3 Hnrs HP FA4018 German 4 Hnrs HP FA4040 Korean 1 P FA4042 Korean 2 P FA4041 Korean 3 P FA4046 Korean 4 Hnrs P (approval

pending) FA4031 Spanish 1 P FA4033 Spanish 2 P FA4035 Spanish 3 P FA4036 Spanish 3 Hnrs HP FA4037 Spanish 4 P FA4038 AP Spanish HP

La Cañada High School/University of California “a-g” Certified Course ListCourse List for 2016-2017 The following courses meet requirements for admission to the University of California. Underlined courses denote an extra grade point in UC GPA. a-HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE Honors Social Science World History AP European History American History AP United States History Government/Economics (allow credit for Government) AP Government and Politics United States/Economics (allow credit for Government) b-ENGLISH English 1 English 2 English 2 (H) English Lang & Comp (AP) English 3 English 4 English Lit & Comp (AP) c-MATHEMATICS (*may only be used for the ‘c’ requirement) Advanced Math Topics LC Math 1 LC Math 1 Advanced LC Math 2 (Approval Pending) LC Math 2 Advanced (Approval Pending) Algebra 2/Trigonometry Algebra 2/Trigonometry (H) Calculus AB (AP) Calculus BC (AP) Discrete Mathematics Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus (H) Statistics (AP) d-LABORATORY SCIENCE Biology 1 Biology (H) Biology (AP) Chemistry 1 Chemistry (H) Chemistry (AP) Geology Physics 1 Physics 1 (H) Physics (AP) Environmental Science (AP) e-LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH French 1 French 2 French 3 French 3 (H) French 4 (H) German 1 German 2 e-LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (Cont) German 3 German 3 (H)

German 4 (H) Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 3 (H) Spanish 4 AP Spanish Language and Culture Korean 1 Korean 2 Korean 3 Korean 4 (H) (Approval Pending) f-VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (VPA) (*may only be used for the ‘f’ requirement) *Art Foundations Advanced Art I Advanced Art II *Beginning Ceramics *Advanced Ceramics *Media Arts Advanced Media Arts Commercial Photography Commercial Photography 2 *Graphic Arts/Web Design Ensemble Theatre *Repertory Theatre *Company Theatre *Advanced Theatre Advanced Band Jazz Band (Approval Pending) Advanced Orchestra *Men’s Chorus *Women’s Ensemble *Concert Choir *Chamber Singers AP Music Theory g-COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELECTIVES Communications (LCHS Newspaper) Intro to Computer Programming Honors Computer Science C++ Computer Science Java (AP) Earth Science Sports Medicine Psychology Sociology Psychology (AP) Speech and Debate Honors Computer Science Python HP Project Lead The Way – Introduction to Engineering (Approval Pending) LCTV 1 – Media Production (Approval Pending)

High School Graduation Pathway for 2-4 years of Science

These are the possible and recommended pathways for students in science.

Life Science*

Earth Science**

Biology General(rare)

Biology General

Chemistry General Geology

Earth Science**

Life Science(rare)

Biology General

Geology

ChemistryGeneral

Chemistry General

PhysicsGeneral

* non-UC Lab Science ** UC elective credit

Suggested College Preparatory Pathway for up to 4 years of Science

BiologyGeneral

BiologyHonors

APChemistry

Geology ChemistryHonors

Geology PhysicsHonors

ChemistryGeneral

APPhysics

PhysicsGeneral

APBiology

APEnvironmental

Science

APEnvironmental

Science

APBiology

ChemistryGeneral

APChemistry

PhysicsGeneral Geology

Key: blue = general level, green = honors level, yellow = AP level

These are the possible and recommended pathways for students in science.

Students should discuss course options with current science teacher and counselor.

LCHS Math Pathways for Grades 11-12

Algebra II/Trig

Advanced Math Topics

Discrete Math Pre-Calculus

Discrete Math Pre-Calculus

Discrete Math AP Statistics AP Calculus

AP Statistics

LCHS Math Pathways for Grades 9-10

CC Math 7 Advanced

CC Math 8 Advanced

AP Calculus

CC Math 8 CC Math 7

LC Math 1 LC Math 2 LC Math 3

LC Math 1 Advanced

LC Math 3 Advanced

LC Math 2 Advanced

AP Statistics

Applied Statistics

Other 4th

Course

Snapshot of Daily Activities

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Subject Assignments / Time Commitment

Time Activities* 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:00am 2:00am 3:00am 4:00am 5:00am 6:00am 7:00am

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