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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 classes
Service Learning 9th and 10th grade
Personal 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 English
Pre-AP Civics
Pre-AP Geophysical Lab Science
Pre-AP German I or II
Pre-AP French II or II
Pre-AP Spanish II or II
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Pre-AP Civics Sem. 2
French IIFrench II
Algebra I-Sem. 1Algebra I-Sem. 2
HealthIntro to BusinessTeen Choices &ChallengesWomen’s ChoirWomen’s Choir
Social Media & Advertising
Women’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)
Click on Course Search
Search by Course Name or Course Number – Course Number is easier
Then click “Go”
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
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
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