8TH GRADE ORIENTATION

Welcome Class of 2013!!!!!!

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBILITIES?

• RADIO• SPORTS• NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY• FFA/FCCLA/FBLA• BAND• STUDENT COUNSEL• UIL COMPETITION• THEATER• DRILL TEAM• CHEERLEADING• JOURNALISM• CHOIR• PALS• NATIONAL ART HONORS• YEARBOOK/JOURNALISM

CLASS OF 2013WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

• You are not alone in your anticipation of a bright future!! Your classmates are making these choices along with you.

What’s the big deal about these choices?

• The choices that you make today will have an impact on what you do as an adult, so choose wisely.

• The counselors, administrators and teachers of LDISD are here to help you make the best choices possible for you.

In high school, classes are counted as credits. Classes are worth ½ credit per semester. So for a two semester class you can earn one credit. Some classes such as health and speech are one semester (1/2 credit) classes.

What’s a credit?

Required credits are from core subject areas. Elective credits allow students to pursue special interests like upper level art classes. There are also REQUIRED ELECTIVES: BCIS, Health/Speech, Fine Arts, PE, & 2 years of a Foreign Language.

What’s the difference between a required

and an elective credit?

You must earn 27 credits to graduate from LDHS. We have 8 class periods a day, so you can earn 8 credits each year. It’s possible to earn 32 credits in four years. Most graduates earn 30 credits or more by passing all classes.

How many credits do I need to graduate?

Graduations Requirements.4 credits of math4 credits of science4 credits of english4 credits of social studies2 credits of a foreign language1 computer credit1 fines arts credit1 health/speech credit1 ½ P.E. credits

What if I fail a class or miss a credit?

If you fail a class, you have the opportunity to

recover the credit during Tier II at the end of the

school year. If the credit is not earned during Tier II, you will need to attend

Summer School.

A prerequisite is a required class that must be taken BEFORE you take another class. Example: you must take Art 1 before you can take ceramics, painting, photography, electronic media or any other advanced art class. Art 1 is a prerequisite to the advanced classes.

What is a Prerequisite?

On your pre-registration form you are asked to make alternate choices just in case your chosen classes are full or unavailable. Please be sure to fill in these blanks on your form in case there are conflicts with your first choices.

What are “alternate elective choices?”

Your 9th grade TAKS is a very accurate predictor of how you will score on the EXIT TAKS, which your HS diploma is dependent. This test will tell you what areas need more work prior to the EXIT TAKS. A high score on later tests can EXEMPT you from certain college entrance exams.

How important is my 9th grade TAKS test?

Each of these count for ½ P.E. credit in the fall and ½ fine arts credit in the spring. Extra classes in these areas are counted as electives.

Do I get credit for band, cheer and drill team?

American Sign Language and

Spanish

What foreign language classes are offered?

We offer:Art 1—Choir—Band—Dance—Music A-Z—Theatre 1

Each of these classes have additional classes for further study in subsequent years.

What classes count as “fine arts” credit?

We will make those choices for you! We will not adjust them later or make changes to your schedule if you do not turn in your form.

What happens if I do not turn in a pre-registration form with my

elective choices?

You must get the signature of the appropriate teacher, sponsor or coach to participate in these areas:

SportsPre-AP classesBand

What classes need signatures of recommendation by my

teachers?

A Pre-AP class is one that is more challenging in subject material and depth of study. Pre-AP courses are prerequisites for AP classes in most subject areas.

What is a Pre-AP class?

AP is an acronym for “Advanced Placement.” These classes are taught on a college level and can count for college credit if you make a 3 or above on the AP exam given at the end of the course. Scoring a “3” or above on these exams also counts as an advanced measure for DAP.

What is an AP class?

DAP is an acronym for “Distinguished Achievement Program,” and it’s awarded to students who take:

What is DAP?

•3 years of the same foreign language instead of 2•Take a more rigorous math and science course load and•Earn 4 Advanced Measures

Advanced Measures are earned by making a “3 or above” on AP Exams and by earning a “B” or better in Dual Credit courses. Each “3 or above” and each “B” average counts for one advanced measure.

What’s a Dual Credit Course?

Dual credit courses are those that will earn both high school and college credit. We offer some dual credit courses on the LDHS campus, while others can be taken on the campus directly at NCTC , UNT, or TWU. You will be eligible for these classes the summer after your sophomore year.

TECH-PREP ARTICULATION: another way to earn college credit

while in High School

We have an agreement with NCTC for certain CTE classes that are taken at LDHS and an “80” or better is earned, along with a teacher recommendation …that you can receive FREE college credit upon enrollment at NCTC.

LDHS TechPrep Courses:

• Accounting 1• BCIS 1 and/or 2• BCIS 2 w/MOS• Ready, Set, Teach 1 (ATC also) • Child Development / Prep for Parenting (ATC also)• Anatomy/Physiology• Administrative Procedures• Intro to Business

Lake Dallas High School Four-Year / Post-Secondary Plan

Career Clusters: (check one)www.ldisd.net/~4yearplan

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Business, Management & Administration Education & Training Health Sciences Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing, Sales & Service Other:_____________________________________ Undecided

This is a tentative plan to help give you, your parents, and your school some direction as you progress through high school. As you fill in your plan, remember that it is only a plan and should be revisited as needed to ensure your educational success throughout your four years at high school. Plan carefully and select academic courses and electives that will support your interests, career goals, and post-secondary plans.

Name: (Last)__________________________ (First)_______________________ (Middle)____________________

Grade___________ Date _______________

High School Graduation Plan: (check one) Recommended (27 credits) Distinguished Achievement (27 credits)

LDHS Classification Credits:Sophomore (10th) 6 creditsJunior (11th) 12 creditsSenior (12th) 19 credits

Post-Secondary Plans: (check as many as apply)

Certificate / Licensure 2 year degree / Community College Technical Training 4 year degree / College / University

Full-time Employment Military Other ___________________________________________

LDHS Four-Year / Post-Secondary Plan—

Credits/High School Requirements

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Computer (1) Health (.5) Communication Application (.5) Physical Education (1.5)

BCIS 1Health

Comm. App.PE

Fine Arts ( 1 credit in the same course)

Foreign Language (2) (2 credits of the same language)

Electives (4.5)

STEP 1—Select a Career ClusterCareer Clusters: (check one)

www.ldisd.net• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources• Architecture & Construction• Arts, A/V Technology & Communications• Business, Management & Administration• Education & Training• Health Sciences• Hospitality & Tourism• Human Services• Information Technology• Manufacturing• Marketing, Sales & Service• Other:_____________________________________• Undecided

Career Cluster Information…

• www.ldisd.net• Select High school campus• Select “09-10 Pre-Registration

Information” in Quicklinks• Click on 2009 – 2010 Pre-Registration

Information link• Click on “Elective Course Selection

Information” link

Texas’ adoption of the US Department of Education’s 16 Career Clusters with 81 pathways identifying high-growth/ high-paying jobs in the 21st century Texas economy.

Information provided per cluster:• Suggested LDHS Career-Related Courses• Post-Secondary College Credit Opportunities

plus Certifications• Student Organizations

EDUCATION & TRAININGCAREER CLUSTER DESCRIPTION PATHWAYS

Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services.

*Administration & Administrative

Support*Professional Support

Services*Teaching / Training

LDHS CAREER-RELATED COURSESBUSINESS EDUCATION FAMILY & CONSUMER

SCIENCESOTHER

Business Computer Information Systems 1 (Tech Prep)

Child Development / Preparation for Parenting (Tech

Prep) (State Articulation) Family & Career ManagementIndividual & Family

LifePersonal & Family DevelopmentReady, Set, Teach! I &

II (Tech Prep) (State Articulation)

Career Preparation (work-based learning)

LDHS Four-Year / Post-Secondary Plan—

Credits/High School Requirements

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Computer (1) Health (.5) Communication Application (.5) Physical Education (1.5)

BCIS 1 Health / Communi-cation Appl.

Ready, Set, Teach! 1

Ready, Set, Teach! 2

Fine Arts ( 1 credit in the same course)

Fine Art Ready, Set, Teach! 1

Ready, Set, Teach! 2

Foreign Language (2) (2 credits of the same language)

F. Lang. 1 F. Lang. 2

Electives (4.5) Personal & Family Develop-ment

Prep for Parenting / Child Dev.

Fam. Career Mgmt / Ind. Family Life

Freshman Course Elective Choices

Art 1 or Art 1 PAP

Theatre Arts 1

Stagecraft-Technical Theatre 1

Band: Marching

Band: Jazz (by audition only)

Choir: General or Men’s

Choir: Treble/ Concert or Show (by audition)

Freshman Course Electives Choices

• Intro. to the World of Agriculture/Applied AG Science

• Intro. to Business• Journalism• Personal and Family Development• American Sign Language 1• Spanish

Options for 1 ½ PE Credits

• Physical Education• Athletics• Marching Band (PE credit fall semester)• Cheerleading (PE credit fall semester)• Drill Team (PE Credit fall semester)

Athletic Information

• Athletic classes during the school day: Football, Basketball, Volleyball and Soccer. Please sign up for athletic classes in the spaces provided on the registration form.

• After school sports that are not an athletic class during the day: Golf, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track/CC Track. Please list these on the line provided.

Graduation Credits Class of 2013Recommended Distinguished Achievement

English 4 4

Math 4 4

Science 4 4

Social Studies 4 4

Physical Education 1.5 1.5

Health .5 .5

Communication Applications .5 .5

Technology 1 1

Fine Arts 1 1

Foreign Language 2 3

Electives 4.5 3.5

Advanced Measures 4 measures

Total 27 credits 27 credits plus 4 measures

2009 – 2010 PRE REGISTRATION FORM

Name_____________________________________________ Present Grade________ REC. DAP Last First Middle Circle one Diploma Type Subject First Semester Course Name Second Semester Course Name Teacher Signature for

PreAP classes English

English 1 English 1

Science Biology Biology

Social Studies World Geography World Geography

Comm App Health

Communication Applications

Health

Technology BCIS 1 BCIS 1

Math Circle one Circle one Algebra 1 or Geometry Algebra 1 or Geometry

Cheerleading Athletics PE Band

Coach or Sponsor Signature

Elective

In case of program conflicts, my alternative electives are: 1.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ List all sport(s) you plan on participating in next year. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature________________________________________________ Parent’s Signature_______________________________________ Date_______________ Counselor Check______ Clerk Check_________

Reminder: This schedule is for the whole school year. Please choose wisely. Courses needing signatures will not be added without the required signature. Check the course handbook for guidelines.

Due January 29th @ 8th Grade Orientation

You make 2 choices from 4 areas.

Area 1: PE credit (sports, cheer, drill team or regular P.E.)Area 2: Fine ArtsArea 3: Foreign LanguageArea 4: Personal Family Development, Ag, Business and Journalism

How many electives can I choose as a

freshman?

2009 – 2010 PRE REGISTRATION FORM

Name_____________________________________________ Present Grade________ REC. DAP Last First Middle Circle one Diploma Type Subject First Semester Course Name Second Semester Course Name Teacher Signature for

PreAP classes English

English 1 English 1

Science Biology Biology

Social Studies World Geography World Geography

Comm App Health

Communication Applications

Health

Technology BCIS 1 BCIS 1

Math Circle one Circle one Algebra 1 or Geometry Algebra 1 or Geometry

Cheerleading Athletics PE Band

Coach or Sponsor Signature

Elective

In case of program conflicts, my alternative electives are: 1.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ List all sport(s) you plan on participating in next year. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature________________________________________________ Parent’s Signature_______________________________________ Date_______________ Counselor Check______ Clerk Check_________

Reminder: This schedule is for the whole school year. Please choose wisely. Courses needing signatures will not be added without the required signature. Check the course handbook for guidelines.

Due January 29th @ 8th Grade Orientation

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Pre-Registration Forms Due: FRIDAY, FEB 6. Turn in these forms to your home room teacher.

• State law requires that a student between the ages of six and 18 attend school, unless the student is otherwise excused from attending or legally exempt.

• A court of law may impose penalties if the student is: absent from school on 10 or more days within a 6 months period, or is absent on 3 or more days (or parts of days) within a 4 week period.

Compulsory Attendance Law:

Attendance Information:

• Absence from School Policy: Students must bring a note from a Dr. or parent stating the reason for the absence. Students have two school days to turn in the note for an EXCUSED absence.

• Late Arrival Policy: Students have two school days to turn in a note for a late arrival to be considered EXCUSED .

8TH GRADE ORIENTATION

Welcome class of 2013!!!!