Loveland High School Counselors

Jill DotyA-E

Carolyn GuernseyF- La

GlendaNachtriebLe-Q

Brett CainR-Z & ELA

Niki WeitzelGT & IB

Where do I go from here?

Start Planning Now• 4-year Colleges

• must meet Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR)

• check with each college for specific requirements

• 2-year Colleges• open admission policies• test scores determine whether or

not students need to complete remedial courses

• credits can transfer to 4-year program

• Military• Air Force, Army, Coast Guard,

Marines, Navy• enlistment requires h.s. diploma

• Other plans?

To help you in your college planning…

Start Preparation Now:

• Campus visits: ASAP

• Senior interviews: Fall 2014

• College Fairs– University of Denver: April 6, 2014– local fairs: September/October 2014

• Financial Aid Night: January 2015

Naviance• Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)

• ICAP includes specific benchmarks completed each year of high school, including:• four-year academic plan• career pathway and cluster• academic/postsecondary goals

• Search for college information, including:• admission requirements• program offerings• tuition and housing costs• …and much more

• Full list of scholarship opportunities

• Full list of college visits to LHS

• Request your high school transcripts and letters of recommendation

ACTTesting• ACT Pre-registration: March 26 (7th period)• ACT State Testing date: April 23• ACT National Test dates: April 12 & June 14

Test Preparation• LHS ACT Academy

– Results from January practice test will be returned during TCAP week

– Teachers will provide instruction for each ACT subtest March 13 & 14

• ACT Prep Tools: www.actstudent.org• Test prep books, online practice tests, and

more: see your counselor for resources

CCHE Admissions Eligibility Index

What does my index score mean?

LHS vs. 4-Year College Entrance

Requirements

• LHS Requirements– English (3.5)– Math (3)– Science (3)– Social Studies (3)– World Language

(1.0)– Health (.5)– Fitness (.5)– Fine Art (.5)– App. Art (.5)– Speech (.5)– Electives (8)

• 4-Year College Requirements– English (4)– Math (4)– Science (3)– Social Studies (3)– World Language

(1-3)– Academic

Electives (2)

Review Your Graduation Requirements

9 910 1011 11

1210

9 910 1011 11

Algebra IGeometryAlgebra II

9 910 10

Chemistry 11 11

910 10

111112

French I 9 9

910

Word Processing 10

Photography I 11

French II S1French II S2

1010

Drawing I 11

EconomicsAP Literature S1

40601052

1053AP Literature S2Calculus S1Calculus S2

20822083

Chemistry S1Chemistry S2AP Psychology S1AP Psychology S2French III S1French III S2Photography ITeam SportsFirst AidFinanceFood Science II

Computer Graphics Art ICareer DevelopmentSculpture/Ceramics ISociology

304030414082408370087009

7610

8005

6622

66225020

6608502266144084

EconomicsAP Literature S1

40601103

1103AP Literature S2Calculus S1Calculus S2

20822083

Chemistry S1Chemistry S2PsychologyFRCC Automotive Tech. (AM)FRCC Automotive Tech. (AM)

Computer Graphics Art ICareer DevelopmentSculpture/Ceramics ISociology

304030414080

6608502266144084

98369838

**Students accepted to FRCC HS Programs**

4.0 credits required for LHS GraduationSame requirement for colleges (HEAR)

9th English 91.0

Pre AP English 9 1.0

Speech (can be taken any year) 0.5

10th English 10

1.0Pre-AP English 10 1.0

11th English 111.0

AP English Language 1.0

12th English 12 0.5

AP English Literature 1.0College Composition (college credit)

0.5

MYP COURSES:9th MYP English 9

1.010th MYP English 10

1.011th IB Language A 11 (two year course)

1.012th IB Language A 12 (two year course)

1.0

Some examples of Language Arts electives include:

Argumentation and Debate Creative Writing Mythology and Science Fiction

Journalism I/IITruth and FictionAdvanced Speech (college credit)

3.0 credits needed for LHS graduation Same requirement for most colleges (HEAR)

9th Geophysical Lab or Pre AP Geo. Lab 1.010th Biology or Pre AP Biology 1.011th or 12th grade – student chooses class for 3rd year of science

Chemistry 1.0Pre AP Chemistry (*Required for AP Chemistry) 1.0Environmental Science 1.0Physics

1.0Microcomputer Projects 1.0

Semester Science Classes:Human Anatomy and Physiology I 0.5Human Anatomy and Physiology II

0.5Genetics

0.5Astronomy/Meteorology 0.5

AP Science Classes:AP Environmental Science

1.0AP Biology 1.0AP Chemistry*

1.0 AP Physics C (Mechanics)

1.0

MYP/IB Classes:MYP Geophysical Lab 1.0MYP Biology 1.0IB Biology 11/12 (two year course) 1.0IB Chemistry 11/12 (two year course) 1.0

3.0 for LHS graduationSame requirement for most colleges (HEAR)

9th Civics0.5

Pre AP Civics 1.0

10th World Geography 1.0

World History1.0 Pre AP World History 1.0

11thModern America 1.0 AP U.S. History

1.0 12thPrinciples of Economics 0.5

AP Micro Economics (1st semester)0.5

AP Macro Economics (2nd semester)0.5

MYP/IB Courses:MYP Civics/Geography

1.0MYP World History

1.0IB History of the Americas 11 (two year course)

1.0IB History of the Americas 12 (two year course)

1.0

Some examples of Social Studies electives include:

PsychologyAP PsychologySociologyAP U.S. Gov/Politics

AP Human Geography

1.0 credit needed for LHS graduation.Check colleges for their requirements.

Most 4 year colleges require 2 years of the same language.

Spanish I & Pre AP 1.0 Spanish II & Pre AP 1.0Spanish III & Pre AP 1.0Spanish IV & Pre AP 1.0Spanish V & AP Spanish V 1.0

French I & Pre AP 1.0French II & Pre AP 1.0French III & Pre AP 1.0French IV & Pre AP 1.0French V & AP French V 1.0

German I & Pre AP 1.0German II & Pre AP 1.0German III & Pre AP 1.0German IV & AP German IV 1.0

Physical Education Requirements for

Graduation1.0 physical education credit needed for LHS graduation

• Fitness is required to graduate 0.5

• Health is required to graduate 0.5

Some examples of P.E. electives include:

WeightsTeam SportsLifetime SportsLifeguardingAquatics

BUSINESSWord Processing/Keyboarding 0.5Computer Applications 0.5Computer Graphics 0.5Multi Media Presentations 0.5Accounting I 1.0Intro to Business 0.5Sales and Advertising 0.5

CONSUMER & FAMILY STUDIESEarly Childhood Education 0.5Food Science I 0.5Housing & Interior Design 1.0Relationships 0.5

INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYInvention and Design 0.5Construction I 0.5Manufacturing I 0.5Transportation I 0.5

*See course description book for more options*

.5 credit required for graduation

ARTDrawing I/II 0.5Sculpture/Ceramics 0.5Photography 0.5Video Production 0.5

MUSICChoir 1.0Orchestra 1.0Concert/Symphonic Band 1.0Marching Band 0.5Jazz Band 1.0

.5 credit required for graduation

*See course description book for more options*

BiologyCalculus AB/BC

ChemistryEnglish LanguageEnglish Literature

Environmental ScienceHuman Geography

Physics C: MechanicsPsychology

Macro/Micro EconomicsStatisticsStudio Art

US Government/PoliticsUS History

• A = 5 points• B = 4 points• C = 3 points• D = 1 point• F = 0 points

Commit to the entire year for Work Programs

Business Work Experience (BWE)• Office management & business

administration jobs• Computer skills recommended

Marketing Work Experience (MWE) • Jobs in real estate, entrepreneurship,

marketing, sales, retail, etc.

**Work Programs fill 3 periods per semester (3.0 credits)**

Concurrent Enrollment Options1. FRCC Career Pathway Programs

Animal Technology and Research (Vet Tech Certification)Architecture and Landscape Design Automotive Technology & ServiceCulinary Arts--Chef Program @ Fossil Ridge HSLaw Enforcement ExplorationMedical Careers Exploration (Certified Nursing Assistant) @ TSD Admin OfficesWelding & Metal FabricationWildlife, Forestry, and Natural Resources

Opportunities to earn college credits!

Grades are weighted!

2. High School Select (at high schools)

3. Campus Select (at college campus) through Front Range or Aims Community Colleges

Sign up early in the semester with your counselor for college classes the following semester.

ASCENT ProgramEarn 12 college credits with a grade of C or better by the end of your senior year and

become a 5th year senior to be considered for this program which pays the first year of college tuition at FRCC.

Online Course Requests1) Log in to Campus Portal

2) Click on “Course Registration :LHS 14-15”

Choose “Course Search”

Search by Course Number

Read Course Descriptions & Request Courses

To Drop a Class:1) Click on course title from list of requests

2) Click on “Drop This Request” button

After requesting all 16 classes:

choose 4 alternates

Completed registration includes 16/16 classes with 4 alternates

Click “Print Request Summary” and return printout with registration worksheet

2014-15 Printouts Require Parent Signatures

Use your campus portal login to access scheduler. It is on the LHS website, so you can make appointments from home!

Yellow means your counselor is on call….you will need to ask to see him/her on those days.