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Freshman Registration2010-2011

Welcome Class of 2014

Registration Card Prospector Instructions and Worksheet Freshman Course Offerings List Entering Course Request Instructions Core Plus Math vs Algebra Information Form Educational Plan Future Eagle Postcard

Registration Materials

February 9 – 20◦ Students register on-line, entering course

requests and alternates

Thursday, February 18◦ Help sessions in the Heritage Library Computer

Lab between 3:30pm -6:30pm

Saturday, February 20◦ Help session in the Heritage Library Computer

Lab between 8am-12pm

Freshman Registration Timeline

No label: Your student’s enrollment in LPS is not

complete. See Registrar.Incorrect label: Complete the information on the yellow ½

sheet and leave it at the exit tonight.

Debbie Graham, HHS Registrar, will be happy to help answer all of your enrollment questions. Please call

her as soon as possible at (303)347-7613.

LPS Enrollment Questions?

Following are the guidelines for taking an honors class:

◦ Top 20% on CSAP/MAP or another standardized test◦ Middle school teacher recommendation on Infinite

Campus (or letter/statement from teacher at school outside LPS)

◦ Advanced level coursework in 8th grade◦ Note: Chemistry 9 requires a prerequisite

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra (or equivalent before the 9th grade)

Freshman Honors Courses

1. If you scored 90% or above on MAP test and have taken the prerequisite math course with a passing grade, you will be registered for Honors Geometry.

2. If you scored 80%-90% on the MAP test, the following data will be used to determine registration: CSAP scores, teacher recommendations, and previous math grades.

3. If you scored below an 80%, you may not want to register for Honors Geometry.

Honors Geometry and Algebra II Honors auditions for non-LPS students: February 16th and 17th at 3:30 pm in the 3rd floor Lecture Hall

Honors Math Guidelines

Strength of transcript◦ Courses taken in high school◦ Grades earned◦ Test scores (ACT/SAT)◦ Academic reputation of the high school

Contribution to the school/community

What are colleges looking for?

◦ First page contains general school information◦ The rest of the booklet lists the course offerings at

HHS: Alphabetical by department Course descriptions

The ProspectorHeritage High School Curriculum Guide 2010-2011

Language ArtsEnglish 9*Grade 9 Semester 1&2 year long course/5 credit hours per semester Required of all freshmanFee: $7 Daily Grammar PracticePrerequisite: None

This course offers training in effective reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students study literature in these skills. They read novels, short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and essays. Students learn reading strategies and examine the elements of literature and literary techniques as the basis for analyzing, interpreting, and evaluation. Students write both expository and creative pieces which emphasize critical thinking, research skills, analysis, originality, and organization as well as editing and proofreading. They are accountable for using appropriate punctuation and grammar, correct spelling, and an expanded vocabulary. Students give informative and persuasive speeches that demonstrate effective organization, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Students learn listening strategies in order to analyze a speaker’s purpose, gain information, and interpret meaning.

Course Description

Fine Arts CoursesDramaGrades 9-12 * Semester 1 or 2 * 2 creditsPrerequisite: None

Students learn a variety of theatre art skills including acting, improvisation, interpretation, as well as technical theatre. The course is intended as an introduction to the entertainment field as a profession, but focuses on skills learned in theatre that can be applied to any discipline. The course is designed for students with no theatre arts background, as an introduction to high school practices and procedures for students with middle school or outside theatre experience. This course is a prerequisite for most other drama courses.

Course Description

Physical EducationCardio ComboGrades 9-12 * Semester 1 or 2 * 3 credits

This course will emphasize physical fitness through various cardiovascular, strength and flexibility activities. Students will gain an understanding of how to attain and maintain lifelong fitness through a combination of aerobic activities. Activities may include step aerobics, kick boxing, taebo, yoga, mat pilates, and circuit training with stability balls, jump ropes, hand held weights, spinning bikes, resistance bands, bosu balls, etc. Students may take cardio combo class for three semesters.

Course Description

Practical ArtsBusiness Technology 1Grades 9-12 * Semester 1 or 2 * 2 or 3 creditsFee: $5

This course is designed to develop skill in personal keyboarding on the computer. Students will develop a touch typing skill with an introduction to the formatting of reports and correspondence. This two-course sequence provides students with the computer skills that will meet their high school and word processing needs.

Course Description

French I German ISpanish I

Grades 9-11 * Semester 1 & 2 year long course * 5 credits per semesterPrerequisite: “C” or better in 8th grade English; 8th grade reading level

If students have taken a full year of a World Language at middle school and are currently earning a “C” or better and have the teacher’s recommendation, request the second year of the language.

Note: Second year classes are instructed in the language.

World Languages

ACC Latin I

Grades 9-12 * Semester 1 5 credits per semesterPrerequisite: “C” or better in 8th grade English; 8th grade reading

level

*Subject to ACC staffing

World Languages

Concert Band Grades 9-10 * Semester 1&2 * 3 credits * Fee: $25

Prerequisite: Experience on instrument, or audition Symphonic Band Grades 9-12 * Semester 1&2 * 3 credits * Fee: $25

Prerequisite: Audition and instructor approval required. Orchestra Grades 9-12 * Semester 1&2 * 3 credits * Fee: $25 Prerequisite: Strings with experience only

Instrumental Music Program

Concert ChoirGrades 9-12 * Semester 1&2 * 4 credits * Fee: $25

Prerequisite: Audition and/or instructor approval

Women’s Ensemble Grades 9-12 * Semester 1&2 * 2 credits * Fee: $25

Prerequisite: None

Vocal Music Program

Subjects CreditsLanguage Arts 35Social Studies 30Math (2 years) 16Science (2 years) 16Fine Arts/Practical Arts 12

(Art, Music Drama) 5-7 (Business, Tech Ed) 5-7Physical Education 12 (swimming & health

required)General Electives 67

______ Total 188

Graduation Requirements

Course Requests for the Class of 2014Your selection must fit MWF/TR format and you must schedule a min. of 26 credits each

sem.

Monday Tuesday Wed. Thurs. Friday

Class English 9 English 9 English 9 English 9 English 9

Class World Civ. World Civ. World Civ. World Civ. World Civ.

Class Physical Science

Physical Science

Physical Science

Physical Science

Physical Science

Class L U N C H

Class

Class

Class

Choose several alternates for the elective classes you have requested above: Alternates for Elective Classes: 1. _________ 2. __________________3. ________________________ 4. _______________ 5. _________________6. ______________ __________ 7. ___________ ___ 8. __________________

Total Credits Sem. 1 = ____

Course Requests for the Class of 2014 – Semester 1





Physical Science

Physical Science

Physical Science

Physical Science

Class L U N C H

Class Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I

Class Concert Band

Concert Band

Concert Band

Class Spanish 1 Spanish I Spanish I Spanish I Spanish

Choose several alternates for the elective classes you have requested above:Alternates for Elective Classes: 1. Woods ___ 2. _Drama ___3. _Design I________________ 4. Vball/Bball_______ 5. Interior Design___6. __Journalism____________ _7. _Business Tech___ 8. Cardio Combo___

Total Credits Sem. 1 = 28__

Course Requests for the Class of 2014 – Semester 2



Class Geography Spinning Geography Spinning Geography


Physical Science

Physical Science

Physical Science

Physical Science

Class L U N C H

Class Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I

Class Concert Band

Concert Band

Concert Band

Class Spanish I Spanish I Spanish I Spanish I Spanish I


Choose several alternates for the elective classes you have requested above:Alternates for Elective Classes: 1. Drama ___ 2. _Tech Studies___3. _Swimming______________ 4. Weights__________ 5. Interior Design___6. __Journalism____________ _7. _Business Tech___ 8. Cardio Combo___

Course Requests for the Class of 2014 – Semester 1Monday Tuesday Wed. Thurs. Friday


Class Geography Geography Geography


Physical Science

Physical Science

Physical Science

Physical Science

Class L U N C H

Class Core Plus Math

Core Plus Math

Core Plus Math

Core Plus Math

Core Plus Math

Class Soccer/Volleyball

Soccer/Volleyball

Soccer/Volleyball

Class Design I Drama Design I Drama Design I

Choose several alternates for the elective classes you have requested above:Alternates for Elective Classes: 1. Woods ___ 2. DesignProjects___3. _Swimming______________ 4. Vball/Bball_______ 5. Interior Design___6. __Journalism____________ _7. _Business Tech___ 8. Cardio Combo___


Course Requests for the Class of 2014 – Semester 2Monday Tuesday Wed. Thurs. Friday




Physical Science

Physical Science

Physical Science

Physical Science

Class L U N C H

Class Core Plus Math

Core Plus Math

Core Plus Math

Core Plus Math

Core Plus Math

Class Design II Business Tech

Design II Business Tech

Design II

Class Weight Training

Weights Training


Choose several alternates for the elective classes you have requested above:Alternates for Elective Classes: 1. Woods ___ 2. _Drama_________3. _Swimming______________ 4. Vball/Bball_______ 5. Interior Design___6. __Journalism____________ _7. _Tech Studies ___ 8. Cardio Combo___

Entering Course Requests into

Infinite CampusEverything you need to know

Getting Started

• Log onto the Portal at: https://campus.lps.k12.co.us/campus/portal/littleton.jsp

• Enter your user name (your 5 or 6 digit permanent ID number)

• Enter your password (your birth date in this format: mmddyy, unless you have changed it)

• Click on the Registration link

https://campus.lps.k12.co.us/campus/portal/



https://campus.lps.k12.co.us/campus/portal/littleton.jsp

How do I find the course I want to request?

• There will already be some pre-scheduled courses in the Required Courses box (Lunch, English 9, World Civilizations, Geography, and Physical Science). You cannot delete these courses. If changes need to be made later on, counselors will make these changes.

• You will need to add your math courses as well as your other Core courses and Elective courses for both semesters.

• To do this, click on Course Search

Type the course title in the search box

• You can type a keyword from the course title into the search box and a list of all courses with the keyword in the title will display. Use your Prospector to help you determine which words within the course name to enter as key words.

• It is better to enter only a portion of the course name than the entire title (i.e. Algebra rather than Algebra I or II since the naming might vary slightly between the Prospector and Infinite Campus).

Requesting your courses• Click on the name of the course you

want to request

• When you see the course appear in the center of the window, click the Request this Course button

• Repeat until you have selected all the courses that you want to request. Make sure you request for both 1st & 2nd semester in the order they appear on your registration card

• Now choose at least 2 alternate courses for each elective course you have requested in case your first choice is not available. Do this the same way as before, but instead click the Request an Alternate button to add it to your Alternates list. Input these in order of preference.

What if I make a mistake?

• If you make a mistake and need to drop a Requested or Alternate Course, click on the name of the course.

• The Course will display to the right of the Course list.

• If this is the course request that you want to drop, click the Drop This Request button.

How to print a copy of your Course Requests

• After you have double checked your requests for accuracy, you can print out a copy to verify your requests.

• Click the Print Request Summary Button.

• A Course Request Summary will appear

• Print one copy and keep it with your registration materials.

On-Line Registration Help Sessions

Thursday, February 183:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Saturday, February 208 am to 12 pm

Finalizing the Process

• Once you have completed the online course request, print a copy of the requests for your records.

• Turn your registration card in by February 22nd – To the Counseling Office at your LPS school– To the Counseling Office at HHS– Mail it to Heritage High School, Counseling

1401 West Geddes Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80120

Any Questions?Any Questions?

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