Journey to LHS

• Registration presentation• Curriculum & activities fair• Turn in registration forms to middle school Feb. 11-14• Freshman Transition Day on Wed., Aug. 20

Register for LHS:

Choose MYP or Traditional/Pre-AP program (both worksheets are in your packet)

Complete worksheet for program you selected

Use worksheet to enter course requests online

Print a summary of online requests

Return the pink worksheet and online request summary to your middle school next week

Loveland High School CounselorsA-EJill Doty

F- LaCarolyn Guernsey

Le-QGlenda Nachtrieb

R-Z & ELABrett Cain

GT & IBNiki Weitzel

Comprehensive High School Options

MYP (Middle Years Programme)registration worksheet and MYP class list is first in packet

Traditional & Pre-AP courses (Advanced Placement)registration worksheet and class list is second in packet

International Baccalaureateand Middle Years Programme

(IB MYP) Open to all students MYP Cohort classes in core classes English, Civics/Geography, Geophysical Lab Science, Math and World Languages Variety of elective class options Prepares student for IB Diploma Programme (11th & 12th grades) MYP Certificate of Completion –

Completion of MYP classesService Learning 9th and 10th gradePersonal Project – 10th grade

Contacts: Charmagne Braden – IB Coordinator Niki Weitzel – GT/IB Counselor

TRADITIONAL COURSES

Comprehensive curriculum in all core subjects: English, Math, Science, & Social studies3 world languages: French, German, SpanishWide variety of elective options

PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENT

High ability, motivated learnersFaster pacePrep for AP (college level – college credit) classes Pre-AP options in all core subjectsFlexibility to choose which Pre-AP & AP courses to take

Pre-AP EnglishPre-AP CivicsPre-AP Geophysical Lab SciencePre-AP German I or IIPre-AP French II or IIPre-AP Spanish II or II

Algebra I MYPAlgebra I MYP 2302

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Pre-AP Civics Sem. 2French IIFrench II

Algebra I-Sem. 1Algebra I-Sem. 2

HealthIntro to BusinessTeen Choices &ChallengesWomen’s ChoirWomen’s Choir

Social Media & AdvertisingWomen’s WeightsFood ScienceInvention & Design

TRADITIONALAlgebra I 1.0AMPED 2.0

Alg. I/Material, Products, Energy & Design

Geometry 1.0Geometry in Construction

2.0

MYPAlgebra I IB MYP1.0AMPED 2.0Geometry IB MYP1.0Geometry in Construction

2.0

ARTComputer Graphics .5Drawing I .5Drawing II .5Sculpture/Ceramics .5Painting I .5Photography .5

MUSICChoir (Women’s or Men’s) 1.0

Orchestra 1.0Chamber Strings 1.0

Concert Band 1.0Marching Band/Wind or Perc 0.5 + .5 Sem. 2 Symphonic or Wind 0.5Jazz Ensemble 1.0Music Theory 0.5

BUSINESSWord processing .5Computer Applications.5Intro to Business .5Web Design .5Sports/Entertainment Mkt. .5

CONSUMER & FAMILY STUDIESTeen Challenges and Choices.5Food Science I.5Housing & Interior Design

1.0Textile Studies .5

INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYInvention and Design .5Construction I .5Manufacturing I .5Transportation I .5Geometry in Construction

2.0

Course Guide BooksAccess Online on:

• Campus Portal

• LHS Homepagewww.thompsonschools.org/loveland

• Thompson School District Homepage

DRAWING I 6600BHS, FHS, LHS, MVHS, TVHS

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12Credit: .5Prerequisite: NoneFee: $20 per semester

In Drawing I students will:• be introduced to drawing as an art form• be exposed to composition in a variety of drawing media• be exposed to subject matter such as still-life, landscape, figure studies

and portraiture• apply appropriate techniques and problem-solving to create personal

expressions in drawing• be exposed to art history as it relates to drawing

DRAWING II 6602LHS, MVHS, TVHS, (BHS 10, 11, 12)

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12Credit: .5Prerequisite: Drawing IFee: $20 per semester

In Drawing II students will:• develop a drawing portfolio which will show versatility of subject matter

and media• do in-depth and finished drawings• read and critique personal expressions in drawing• be exposed to the history of drawing by artists, cultures, or historical periods• emphasis on drawing from observation (life drawing)

Interest Inventory on Explore Test

See “Interest Pathway Electives” in Course Guide Book

• Arts• Administration & Sales• Business Operations• Science & Technology • Social Services• Technical

ICAPIndividual Career & Academic Plan

4 year course plan for grades 9-12 to prepare for post-secondary options

The ICAP is entered online on Naviance (a web-based management system)

Parents & students have access to Naviance & the ICAP

Naviance is introduced in middle school

Students with an IEP

The middle school case manager will assist you in selecting core classes

Choose elective classes in Applied or Fine Arts, Fitness or other PE classes

Contacts: Beth Johnson Celeste

Dierenfeld(table in gym)

Online Course Requests1) Log in to Campus Portal

2) Click on “Registration LHS 14-15”

Click on Course Search

Search by Course Name or Course Number – Course Number is easier

Then click “Go”

Select a Course to view

Read Course Descriptions & click “Request this Course”

Remember to add the numbers for both semesters of a 1.0 credit class

As you enter your requests they appear under “Requested Courses” Units are tallied until you have 16/16

After you enter 16 requestsEnter 4 alternate courses

in priority order

Click “Request as an Alternate”

to add course to your Alternate List

To Drop a Class:

Click on course title from list of requests

Click “Drop This Request”

Completed registrationincludes

16 classes + 4 alternates

Click “Print Request Summary”

Printouts Require Parent Signature

English 9 1.0English 10 1.0English 11 1.0English 12 0.5Speech 0.5Total Language Arts 4.0

Math Total 3.0

Geophysical Lab Science (9) 1.0Biology (10) 1.0Student choice in third year 1.0Total Science 3.0

Fitness (9) 0.5Health (9 or 10) 0.5Total Physical Education 1.0

Fine Arts (Art, Music, Choir) 0.5

Applied Art (Bus/Ind.Tech/Consumer) 0.5

Interest Pathway/General Electives 8.0

Civics (9) 0.5 World Emphasis (Geog or History) (10) 1.0 Modern American History (11) 1.0 Economics (12) 0.5 Total Social Studies 3.0

World Language 1.0

ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES

Fall SportsCross Country (Boys & Girls)FootballGolf (Boys)GymnasticsSoccer (Boys)SoftballSpirit (Cheer)TeamDance TeamTennis (Boys)Volleyball

Winter SportsBasketball (Boys & Girls)Swimming/Diving (Girls)Winter GuardWrestling

Spring SportsBaseballGolf (Girls)Swimming/Diving (Boys)Tennis (Girls)Track (Boys & Girls)Soccer (Girls)

ActivitiesAct One/DramaAmnesty InternationalArt ClubBiking ClubCard ClubColorado Youth Outdoors (CYO)DECA (Distributive Ed. Clubs of America)FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)FCCLA(Family Careers & Community Leaders of America) Fellowship of Christian AthletesForensicsFrench Honors SocietyGerman Honors SocietyInternational ClubKey ClubKnowledge BowlLUC (Latinos United in Community)MESA (Math Engineering Science Achievement) The Musical (Spring)National Honor SocietyOcean Sciences BowlRiver WatchRobotics TeamScience BowlSki & Board ClubSpanish Honor SocietyWebmasters

• Finish 8th grade strongly

• Early grades count

• Athletes: be aware of NCAA requirements

• Make the most of your high school experience!

TIPS FOR PARENTS

• Encourage challenging courses & opportunities for

college credits

• Keep lines of communication open – Campus Portal

• Encourage extra curricular activities

• Use the LHS website

• Build an expectation for post-secondary training

Free College Credits

1. Front Range Community College High School Programs

2. College classes offered at the high school or college

3. ASCENT Program Earn 12 college credits by end of senior year & become a 5th year senior to be considered

See “High School & Beyond” on the LHS website

Pick up Dates

Return pink worksheet and printout of online course requests:

Feb. 11 & 12 (Tues.& Wed.):Lucille Erwin

Feb. 14 (Friday):Bill Reed Immanuel LutheranConrad Ball St. John’sWalt Clark New Vision Charter