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Lake Dallas High School Four-Year / Post-Secondary Plan
Name: (Last) __________________________ (First) _______________________ (Middle) ____________________
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.
Current Grade___________ Date ___________________
Career Clusters:
(Select your top choices by placing a 1, 2, or 3 in the blanks)
Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Principles of Health Science Principles of Human Services Principles of Education & Training Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
High School Graduation Plan: (check one)Recommended (27 credits)Distinguished Achievement (27 credits)
LDHS Classification Credits:
Sophomore (10th) 6 credits
Junior (11th) 12 credits
Senior (12th) 19 credits
Post-Secondary Plans: (check as many as apply) Certificate / Licensure Technical Training
Full-time Employment2 year degree / Community College4 year degree / College / UniversityMilitary
Other_____________________________________
LAKE DALLAS ISD Recommended Education and Career Plan
Credits/High School Requirements Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English (4) English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4
Math (4) Algebra 1 Algebra 1Geometry
GeometryAlgebra 2
Math ModelsAlgebra 2Pre-Cal
Fundamentals of College Alg.Dual Credit College Alg.
Algebra 2Pre-CalCalculusStatistics
Fundamentals of College Alg.Dual Credit College Alg.
Science (4) Biology IPCChemistry
ChemistryPhysics
4th Science
Social Studies (4) World Geography
World History US History Government (.5)Economics (.5)
Computer (1) Health (.5) Communication Application (.5) Physical Education/Athletics (1.5)
HealthComm. App
BIMHealth
Comm. App.PE/Ath
Fine Arts ( 1 credit in the same course)
Foreign Language (2) (2 credits of the same language)
Spanish
Electives (4.5)(3.5 for DAP)
Total Credits
Student Signature _______________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________
Due Monday, February 22nd
Registration & the Course Guide
Please use the LDHS Course Guide to help you choose your classes, which may be found at Lake Dallas Independent School District and find the LDHS Course Guide 2010-11 on the right column. Factors to be considered in selecting courses include the:
• requirements for graduation• significance of the course to the student's overall program
and educational/career goals• purpose of the course; and/or • possible prerequisite for other courses
Requirements for GraduationGrade Classification
Students are classified according to the number of credits earned toward graduation.
Freshman 9th grade 0 – 5.5 credits Sophomore 10th grade 6 credits Junior 11th grade 12 credits Senior 12th grade 19 credits
Classification will be made only at the beginning of the fall semester and will remain the same throughout the school year.
Graduation RequirementsRecommended Distinguished
Achievement (DAP)
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 advanced measures
Total 27 credits 27 credits plus 4 measures
Graduation Requirements, cont.
• In the LDHS Course Guide 2010-11, refer to pages 17-19 for a complete list of course titles that meet graduation requirements for each diploma type, Recommended or Distinguished
• Distinguished Achievement Diploma explanation, page 20
• GPA and Class Rank are explained on page 4
Educational Goals• A complete list of courses offered at LDHS is found on
pages 21-25 of the Course Guide• Course descriptions for each class are found on pages 26-
79 of the Course Guide– Course descriptions may explain the purpose of the course and
how it relates to higher education and post-graduate planning– Course descriptions may also specify mandatory prerequisites
• Pre-AP and AP information and course lists are found on pages 8-12– Pre-AP and AP classes require a teacher’s signature on your Pre-
registration form for enrollment– Grades received in these classes are only weighted when
figuring GPA and class rank and not reflected on report cards or transcripts
Dual Credit Classes
• You must have earned 12 credits• Take the THEA and make a 270 on Math and/or
a 230 on Reading/220 Writing • THEA exemptions may be earned by scoring
2200 on the Math/ELA with a writing score of 3 or above
• Must apply and be admitted at NCTC, as well as register and pay for the class and any required textbooks/materials
• For more information, see page 5-6 in the LDHS Course Guide
LDHS Dual Credits Offerings for 2010-11
Fall 2010GovernmentUS History- pre 1865Public SpeakingCollege AlgebraComposition 1 (Eng 4)Psychology
Spring 2011 Government US History- post 1865 Public Speaking College Algebra Composition 2 (Eng 4) Sociology
Career Goals
• Career & Technology Classes offer students the opportunity to pursue a pre-planned, coherent sequence of courses leading to a “career pathway”
• For more information on Career and Technical Education, refer to pages 6-7 and pages 26-48 in the LDHS Course Guide
Counseling and Mental Health Family and Community Services
• Principles of Human Services
Child Development Interpersonal Studies
Human Growth and Development Interpersonal Skills
Human Growth and Development Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Child Guidance
Counseling and Mental Health Practicum
LDHS CTE COURSE CROSSWALKPROGRAM
AREAPREVIOUS
COURSE2010 COURSE EQUIVALENT
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCESIntro to World Ag / Applied Ag. Principles of AgricultureAnimal Science Livestock ProductionAg Power & Machinery Ag Power Systems
BUSINESS EDUCATIONAdministrative Procedures Business ManagementIntro to Business Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
BCIS 1 Business Information Management 1BCIS 2 Business Information Management 2
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCESHousing / Interior Design Interior DesignApparel / Textile & Apparel Design Fashion DesignNutrition & Food Science / Food Science & Technology
Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness
Child Development Child DevelopmentIndividual & Family Life Interpersonal StudiesChild Development & Preparation for Parenting Child Care Guidance
Personal & Family Development Principles of Human ServicesFamily Health Needs Counseling and Mental Health
LDHS CTE COURSE CROSSWALK
PROGRAMAREA
PREVIOUS COURSE MEETS PREREQUISITE TO ADVANCED
2010 COURSE
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Intro to World Ag / Applied Ag All Ag courses beyond Principles
Animal Science Advanced Animal Science
BUSINESS EDUCATIONBCIS 1 Business Information Management 2
2009-10 BCIS 1 @ LDHS + Teacher Rec./Appl.
Business Information Management 2 with MCAS Certification
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCESApparel / Textile & Apparel Design Advanced Fashion Design
Career & Technology Classes-Old Courses, New Names
Advanced Technology Complex
• The ATC offers practicum classes for students interested in specific careers or technical education
• Participants must meet requirements and complete an application process
• Participants must provide their own transportation
ATC Programs Available• Career and Life Enhancement• Architecture and Construction• Arts, Audiovisual Technology & Communication• Finance• Health Science (CNA, Job Shadowing, Pharmacology)• Hospitality & Tourism (Culinary Arts, Hotel Restaurant
Management)• Human Services (Cosmetology, Nail Tech)• Information Technology (Computer Maintenance, Biomedical Tech,
GIS)• Law, Public Safety, Security• Manufacturing (Computer Numeric Control, Welding)• Marketing, Sales and Service (E-Marketing, Web Design)• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (Electronics, Pre-
Engineering) • Automotive Tech (Transportation, Distribution & Logistics)
Lake Dallas High School Four-Year / Post-Secondary Plan
Name: (Last) __________________________ (First) _______________________ (Middle) ____________________
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.
Current Grade___________ Date ___________________
Career Clusters:
(Select your top choices by placing a 1, 2, or 3 in the blanks)
Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Principles of Health Science Principles of Human Services Principles of Education & Training Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
High School Graduation Plan: (check one)Recommended (27 credits)Distinguished Achievement (27 credits)
LDHS Classification Credits:
Sophomore (10th) 6 credits
Junior (11th) 12 credits
Senior (12th) 19 credits
Post-Secondary Plans: (check as many as apply) Certificate / Licensure Technical Training
Full-time Employment2 year degree / Community College4 year degree / College / UniversityMilitary
Other_____________________________________
LAKE DALLAS ISD Recommended Education and Career Plan
Credits/High School Requirements Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English (4) English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4
Math (4) Algebra 1 Algebra 1Geometry
GeometryAlgebra 2
Math ModelsAlgebra 2Pre-Cal
Dual Credit College Alg.
Algebra 2Pre-CalCalculusStatistics
Fundamentals of College AlgDual Credit College Alg
Science (4) Biology IPCChemistry
ChemistryPhysics
4th Science
Social Studies (4) World Geography
World History US History Government (.5)Economics (.5)
Computer (1) Health (.5) Communication Application (.5) Physical Education/Athletics (1.5)
HealthComm. App
BIMHealth
Comm. App.PE/Ath
Fine Arts ( 1 credit in the same course)
Foreign Language (2) (2 credits of the same language)
Spanish
Electives (4.5)(3.5 for DAP)
Total Credits
Student Signature_______________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________
Due Monday, February 22nd