2013-2014 Registration

2014-2015 RegistrationLake Minneola High School

How it worksToday

Next Week March 10th 14th

After Registration

Prior to March 19th

You will learn about the registration process, receive a letter and a list of course selections. Please review these items with your parents. Be prepared to make your course selections next week in school.

Your English or Social Studies teachers will be taken you to the Media Center to complete the registration process.

You will take your registration form home to review with your parents and obtain their signature.

You will return your registration form, complete with course selections and parent signature to the guidance corner or your teacher BEFORE March 19.

Available CoursesCourse descriptions are on the LMHS website available at http://lake.k12.fl.us/Page/26985Review with your parents & be prepared to complete the registration form at schoolAll course offerings are subject to change!

Exciting New OfferingsAP Music Theory: The ultimate goal of this course is to develop a students ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score. This is for students who are knowledgeable in reading music and have a passion for music study.AP Art History: In this course, students examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present from a variety of cultures. This course emphasizes understanding how and why works of art function in context, considering such issues as patronage, gender, and the functions and effects of works of art. This is for students who have a passion and eye for Art in our Worlds history. Academic Course SelectionsThese selections are made by your counselor based on your academic record. You can elect to make changes to core classes with parent approval. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:If you plan on going on to a 4 year college or university it is STRONGLY encouraged that you choose a class for each of the core subjects: English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.If you have not passed the FCAT, you will be placed in Intensive Language Arts as required by Florida statute.If you have not passed the Algebra 1 EOC, you will be placed in Intensive Math or Liberal Arts Math.Be careful when making your selections! The classes provided and the teachers that are hired are BASED on the selections you make NOW.Keep in mind, taking rigorous courses and being successful in them prepares you for what is to come AND increases your weighted GPA. Select your Electives using the course list provided, choose your courses in order of importance.

Please note, you must have the appropriate prerequisite and be in the appropriate grade to be eligible for certain courses.

Pre-Calculus has replaced Trigonometry.

Two years of a Foreign Language is REQUIRED for those students planning on being eligible for a Bright Futures Scholarship award or plan on going directly to a 4 year university.

Keep in mind, it is almost certain we will be on a 7 period a day schedule next year. You will remain with the same 7 teachers, the entire year.

Elective Selections* * *

You will complete the form AT SCHOOL*Verify the student label is YOU.

*Indicate parent name

*Parent Signature is REQUIRED.

*Core classes are filled in by the counselor. Be prepared to discuss with your parents

*ELECTIVES; Using the course list provided, you will list your desired electives in order of preference. You may chose 4 and 4 alternates for a total of 8. 8Scheduling FYILake Minneola High School students are REQUIRED to be enrolled in a FULL day of classes. Please note: It is almost certain that we will be on a 7 period schedule next year.

LSCC Dual Enrollment students must be meet with their counselor for planning.

One Virtual School Course may be taken in lieu of a first block or last block on campus.Early Graduation Option (EGO)Students may elect to graduate early.

Because of 7 period schedule, this EGO requires advanced planning. Students must have passed the FCAT Reading, Algebra 1 EOC, earn 1 online course AND be on track to be eligible for this option.

Deadline to submit intent is the FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL, 2014. Form is available on website.

Schedule an appointment to meet with your counselor.For your Information . . . The following events will affect what your schedule looks like next year!Not passing FCAT Reading with a 245. Intensive reading will be in place of an elective.

Not passing EOC Algebra with a 399. You will either be retaking that course, or have an extra core course next year in place of an elective.

Failing your current classes You could be placed in that course again or a remedial course (E2020).

Too many people requesting the same class All courses have class size limits due to CSR laws and safety regulations.

REMINDERSReturn the Form to Guidance: if you fail to return the SIGNED registration form, your courses will be selected for you by your counselor. DEADLINE: March 19th.

FLVS & LSCC: You may intend to dual enroll with these institutions. Complete the registration form as if you are coming here. These issues in scheduling will be addressed upon your return in the Fall.

Final Notes on RegistrationThe courses you select are a REQUEST. There are no guarantees that you will get exactly what you want. Counselors will do their best to ensure you are in courses of your interest, however, being on track for graduation trumps any request. Write down as many courses of interest as you can.

Failure to follow the process will result in a schedule chosen by your counselor. You must return the signed form to guidance by the deadline.QUESTIONS?Feel free to email your counselor if you have any questions:paulg@lake.k12.fl.usGina Paul 9thcamposr@lake.k12.fl.us Campos 10ththeobalds@lake.k12.fl.us Theobald 11thfornolesj@lake.k12.fl.us Fornoles 12th LMHS Course Selections

Social StudiesWorld Geography (9th grade)AP Human Geography (9th grade)World History (10th grade)AP World History (10th grade)US History (11th grade)AP US History (11th grade)US Government and Economics (12th grade)AP US Government and AP Economics (12th grade) AP Psychology (11th and 12th)AP European (11th-12th)Law Studies and Court ProceduresPsychology 1 and 2 (10th, 11th, or 12th)

EnglishEnglish I (9th grade) English III (11th grade)English I Honors (pre-AP) AP Language (11th grade)English II (10th grade)AP Literature (12th grade)English II Honors (pre AP)Journalism 1English 4 College Prep (12th grade) Creative Writing 1 & 2Intensive Lang. Arts (11-12)Intensive Reading (9-10)

Mathematics All math classes are assigned based on previous math classes, math grades and FCAT or EOC scores, teacher input and student needs. Algebra 1! Liberal Arts Math (can be used for students who passed or failed Algebra 1 EOC)GeometryGeometry HonorsMath for College Readiness (can be used for students who failed or passed PERT Math 12th)Algebra IIAlgebra II Honors*Pre-Calculus (Algebra 2 required)*AP Calculus AB (Trigonometry is required)*AP Calculus BC (AP Calculus AB)*AP Statistics (Algebra 2 required) Intensive Math (Failed Algebra 1 EOC/already taken Liberal Arts Math) Elective credit*Must have taken and passed Algebra 2 with C or better.

ScienceEarth Space 9th graders only Earth Space (hon) 9th graders onlyBiology (10th)Biology Honors (9th or 10th: Pre-AP Bio)ALL courses listed below have a minimum prerequisite of BiologyPhysical SciencePhysical Science HonorsChemistry Chemistry Hon.AP Chemistry (Prereq: Chemistry) ZoologyAP Biology (Prereq: Biology) Anatomy/Physiology (Hon) ! AP Physics (prereq: Chemistry)Forensics 1 (11th and 12th) AP Environmental Science (Prereq: Biology)

Core ElectivesSpanish 1, 2, 3 and AP SpanishChinese 1, 2 ElectivesAVID 1, 2, 3, 4 (9th-10th by application only)Yearbook (by application only see Mrs. Parker)Studio Art 1, 2AP Art HistoryAP Studio/2DChorus 1 (Beginning women)Chorus 2 (Men only)Chorus 3 by audition only)AP Music TheoryMarching Band 1-4Jazz Band 1 (by audition only)1. Theater 12. Acting 13. Theater 2, 3 Music Theater 1Eurhythmics (Dance) 1 HOPE 9th grade (Required class)Team Sports 1 and 2 (all grades)Weightlifting 1, 2 (11th, or 12th)Executive Internship (12th)Teacher or Office Aide (3.0 GPA, 11th & 12th)Captured Kids Heart (10th-12th)-will learn how to be a leader in your community.

Career and Technical Education*Introduction to Information Technology is an excellent first level course for all students and is a prerequisite for CTE courses marked with this symbol: *

*Introduction to Information Technology*Computer Networking 1, 2, 3, 4*Digital Design 1, 2, 3, 4*Office Admin/Business Software 1, 2, 3, 4Agri-Science and Bio-Technology 1, 2, 3, 4Biomedical Sciences 1, 2, 3, 4Commercial Art 1, 2, 3, 4Culinary Arts 1, 2, 3, 4 (Not for 9th graders)Drafting 1, 2, 3, 4Early Childhood Education 1, 2, 3, 4Entrepreneurship 1, 2, 3, 4Game Design 1, 2, 3, 4 Robotics 1, 2, 3, 4 TV Production 1, 2, 3, 4

! Courses marked with this symbol (!) do not count towards Bright Futures or NCAA Scholarships.

LMHS Student Course Selection (10th-12th)

Student Name: ________________________________________________________

All current students will complete this form and then enter their selections at: www.schoolwires.com. Students are cautioned to make all selections carefully as the data obtained from this input is used for both individual and school wide planning. Final enrollment in any class is determined by guidance to ensure that each student meets all graduation requirements. Every effort is made to place students in the classes of their choice, but space limitations may affect student placement. Incoming 9th graders are required to have a parent / guardian signature.Parent Name: _______________________________________________________________ PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________________Academic Electives, Fine and Preforming Arts, PE, Foreign Language and CTE ClassesIn order of preference.1. _____________________________________________________________________2. _____________________________________________________________________3. _____________________________________________________________________4. _____________________________________________________________________5. _____________________________________________________________________6. _____________________________________________________________________7. _____________________________________________________________________8. _____________________________________________________________________

Core Academic ClassesEnglish: ____________________________________________________________________________Social Studies:____________________________________________________________________________Science: ____________________________________________________________________________Math: ____________________________________________________________________________Additional Core Classes for Grade Forgiveness or Remediation: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Guidance: _____Paul_____________