Lemoore High School Counseling Services Guide

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1 .+ Lemoore High School Counseling Services Guide List of Courses

2 Lemoore High School COUNSELING SERVICES Mission Statement To guide students in developing a comprehensive educational plan that meets state and local graduation requirements supporting students individual needs, interests, and Next Step goals following high school. Counseling and Guidance Staff Rodney Brumit Principal ext 214 Howard Yamagiwa Assistant Principal ext 217 Mandy Arevalo Counselor (A C) ext 102 Kathy Erickson Counselor (S Z) ext 222 Yvette Hansen Counselor (D G) AVID ext 223 Larry Ruiz Counselor (Mi R) ext 339 Wey Wyrick Counselor (H Me) Lead Counselor ext 221 Maria Milton School Psychologist ext 211 Jeff Frasieur Speech Therapist ext 103 Cara Cummings School Nurse ext 224 Susan Bertao Registrar ext 246 Astrid Garrovillo Administrative Secretary ext 218 Tammi Goff Administrative Secretary ext 219 Jill Naylon Career Guidance Technician ext 306 Margaret Gladders Career Guidance Technician ext 365 Liz Machado Career Advisor/ROP ext 168 To make an appointment with their counselor, students should complete a Request for Conference Form found in the Counseling Office and place it in their counselor s box. Parents can make an appointment with their child s counselor by calling the numbers given above. Revised jn

3 Table of Contents The Next Step Program and Four Year Plan page 1 Glossary of Terms page 2 Pathways and Their Electives Agriculture and the Environment Pathway page 6 Art, Media, and Communications Pathway page 7 Business and Technology Pathway page 8 Consumer and Family Pathway page 9 Health and Recreation Pathway page 10 Industrial Engineering/Technology Pathway page 11 Professional and Governmental Services Pathway page 12 Lemoore High School Graduation Requirements page 13 Requirements If You Are Entering the Military page 14 If You Are Entering the Work Force page 15 For Attending a Community College page 16 For Attending a Private, Vocational, or Out-of-State School page 17 Worksheet For Class Selection If You Plan to Enter the Work Force, the Military, a Community College or a Vocational School page 18 For Attending a UC or CSU page 19 Worksheet For Class Selection If You Plan to Attend a UC or CSU page 20 Classes That Meet the a-g Admission Requirements for a UC or CSU page 21 For Becoming a Member of the California Scholarship Federation page 22 Classes That Receive Points for CSF page 23 Everything You Need To Know For Students and Their Parents-registration, withdrawal, 8th grade enrollment page 24 For High School Freshmen and Their Parents page 25 For High School Sophomores and Their Parents page 26 For High School Juniors and Their Parents page 27 For High School Seniors and Their Parents page 28 About Course Selection, Changing Schedules page 29 Course Descriptions Agriculture page 33 Art page 36 Business and Technology page 38 English and Language Arts page 40 Foreign Language page 44 Home Economics page 46 Industrial Technology page 47 Mathematics page 49 Performance Studies page 51 Physical Education page 55 Science page 57 Social Science page 59 Non Departmental page 61 Counseling and Guidance Staff Information LHS Departments and Programs Where to Find the Answers to Your Questions front cover back cover back cover

4 The Next Step Program and the Four Year Plan The purpose of the Next Step Program and the goal of Lemoore High School is to encourage all students to tailor their education plans toward reaching their long term personal and career goals. This is done by creating a Four Year Plan, which is the selection of specific classes and activities designed to fit students goals, thus allowing them to graduate with the maximum preparation that can be provided in high school. To develop a Four Year Plan, students do two things: They decide what their plans are following graduation from high school. They may choose to go to work, join the military, attend a community college, attend a UC or CSU, or attend a private college, vocational school, or a school that is out-of-state. Each has different requirements. They choose the Career Pathway that best fits their personal and career goals. A Career Pathway is a group of similar occupations. The following seven Pathways are offered at LHS: Agriculture and the Environment; Art, Media, and Communications; Business/Technology; Consumer and Family; Health and Recreation; Industrial Engineering Technology; Professional and Governmental Services. After these two decisions have been made, students will select the classes they need to reach their goals. As students progress through high school they will have the opportunity to review and modify their goals with guidance from their parents and counselor. Throughout each school year, students will also have the opportunity to take advantage of many Career Pathway activities and events, such as Next Step speakers, Job Shadowing, College Night, college speakers, and field trips. The Next Step Program recognizes those students who have excelled in their Pathway choices. Honor Cords are awarded to seniors who have done well academically while participating in a wide variety of activities relating to their Pathway. The culmination of the Next Step Program is the Senior Exit Interview. At this time each senior is interviewed by two members of the community who help each student determine whether or not they have reached the goals in their Four Year Plan. Passing the Senior Exit Interview is a graduation requirement at LHS. 1

5 Glossary a g list The 15, one-year, college prep courses high school students must take to be eligible to enter a UC or CSU. AP and Honors Classes Students in Honors and AP classes can receive additional grade points for achievement in a more rigorous curriculum. An orientation meeting is required prior to being allowed to enroll. Students in the AP classes are required to take the AP Test to receive the additional grade point. A fee is charged for each AP test. To receive college credit, you must score a 3 or higher on the AP Test. ACT see Tests AP Tests see Tests ASVAB see Tests Attendance Policy To participate in the LHS Commencement Ceremony, a student must have maintained 90% attendance during each year at LHS. (A student cannot miss more than 18 days, or 126 periods, per year.) Further information is found in the LHS Student Parent Handbook. CAHSEE see Tests Cal Grant Financial aid California students do not have to repay. Grants are based on financial and academic eligibility requirements. Applications are made through FAFSA; the deadline for applying is March 2 of each school year. CaliforniaColleges.edu This website is California s free official source for college and career planning. CSF Membership in the California Scholarship Federation is based upon achieving 10 points in specific classes offered at LHS and paying a minimal fee. Students who have been members for four of the last six semesters in high school, one of which must be the last semester of the senior year, are considered life members, and wear a gold sash and tassel at graduation. They are also eligible for the West Hills College President s Scholar Award, which pays for two years of tuition at WHC. CSU The California State University system has 23 different campuses; further information is available at Career Center The Career Center is a resource for financial aid and scholarship information, as well as the place to sign up for Next Step events and field trips, job shadowing, and college and career presentations. Computers, work permits, college catalogs, and financial aid and scholarship handbooks are available in the Career Center. Career Cruising A web-based career exploration and planning tool students and parents can use to explore career and college options and create resumes. Career Pathway A Career Pathway is a group of similar occupations. There are seven Career Pathways at LHS: Agriculture and the Environment; Art, Media, and Communications; Business/Technology; Consumer and Family; Health and Recreation; Industrial Engineering Technology; Professional and Governmental Services. Career Technical Education Career Technical Education is a program of study that involves a multiyear sequence of courses that integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers. More information on CTE may be found at 2

6 Co-Curricular Activity This is a program that may be associated with the curriculum in a regular classroom. College Night Lemoore High School and the Hanford High Schools alternate hosting the Kings and Southern Fresno County College Night each fall. Representatives from public and private colleges, community colleges, and the military are available to answer questions. Community College A two year college also referred to as a junior college, where students can attain an A.A. degree or a Certificate of Completion. After the completion of 60 units students can transfer to a UC or CSU. Community Service Lemoore High School requires students to complete 40 hours of community service; this is a graduation requirement. Concurrent Enrollment This is an opportunity for students who have received F s on their transcripts to make up credits. Students needing concurrent enrollment should see their counselors. Elective Electives are the classes which students may select based on their Next Step Plan. LHS requires 90 electives for graduation. Eligibility Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in order to attend Next Step Events, field trips, dances, etc., to get a work permit, and to participate in athletics. All students are eligible during the first 6 weeks of each school year (prior to the first progress report). EOP The Educational Opportunity Program is available for low-income undergraduate students who want to attend a CSU; for more information see Extra-Curricular Activity This is an activity that does not take place during classroom time; it is supervised or financed by the school district. FAFSA The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available for students between January 1 and March 2; students may apply to FAFSA to receive a Cal Grant and other types of financial aid. If you are an 18 year old male, you must register with Selective Service to be eligible for financial aid. Financial Aid Financial Aid includes grants, loans, work study programs, and scholarships. Information on Financial Aid is available in the LHS Financial Aid Handbook found in the Career Center and on many websites, including Do not pay for information on financial aid! Fine Arts A Fine Art is a course offering that highlights cultural and creative skills. Examples include art and music classes, drama production and foreign languages. Four Year Plan The Four Year Plan is the selection of specific classes and activities designed to fit students goals, thus allowing them to graduate with the maximum preparation that can be provided in high school. Honor Cord The Next Step Program recognizes those students who have excelled in their Pathway choices. Honor Cords are awarded to seniors who have done well academically while participating in a wide variety of activities relating to their Pathway. Honor Students Students who have an eight semester cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher. They are recognized at graduation. Job Shadow A job shadow provides a student with the opportunity to spend a day with an employee working in a career they are interested in. Applications are in the Career Center. 3

7 Library Guides Beginning with the graduating class of 2010, students are required to pass Levels I and II of the LHS Library Literacy Program. NCAA Students interested in participating in collegiate athletics as a freshman at a four year college must apply to the National Collegiate Athletic Association. NCAA requirements are different than the UC and CSU entrance requirements (p. 18); refer to the Core Course Requirements, formerly the 48H Form, and see your counselor if you are interested in collegiate athletics as a freshman at a four year college. (Div I requires 16 Core Courses, Div II requires 14 Core Courses). Next Step Program The purpose of the Next Step Program and the goal of Lemoore High School is to encourage all students to tailor their education plans toward reaching their long term personal and career goals. Next Step Speaker The Career Center invites representatives from a variety of professions to the LHS campus to speak to students about their careers. Students can sign up in the Career Center to attend sessions which may help them develop their Next Step Plans. Prerequisite A prerequisite is a class that must be taken or a requirement that must be met before a student can enroll in a more advanced class. ROP ROP classes at Lemoore High School offer students a hands-on approach to vocationally oriented programs and are often taught in conjunction with the local business community. They provide training for entry-level jobs, job related counseling and upgrading of skills. You must be 16 to attend these classes. Scholarships A scholarship is money that is awarded based on the qualifications of the student. Most scholarships require that the student fill out an application. Further information is available in the Career Center. Do not pay for any scholarship information or applications! Senior Calendar The Senior Calendar is distributed in Senior English classes during the first week of the month. It contains information which is important to seniors, such as all dates and deadlines, financial aid, scholarships, Next Step speakers and field trips, college presentations, and so on. It is extremely important that all seniors read the Senior Calendar each month! Senior Exit Interview - The culmination of the Next Step Program is the Senior Exit Interview. At this time each senior is interviewed by two members of the community who help each student determine whether or not they have reached the goals in their Four Year Plan. Passing the Senior Exit Interview is a graduation requirement at LHS. Senior Portfolio - The purpose of a Senior Portfolio is to showcase the growth and accomplishments of each student at LHS and demonstrate how they have prepared for their Next Step. It is evaluated by two members of the community at the Senior Exit Interview and includes an essay of introduction, a resume, a letter of recommendation, transcripts, other records, and samples of work collected during high school. Tests ACT A national college admissions examination that consists of tests in English, math, reading and science. This test or the SAT is required for admission to a UC or CSU. Practice questions may be found at AP Tests Advanced Placement Tests, based on college-level courses, are required for students enrolled in AP classes at LHS. Passing an AP Test offers the opportunity to receive college credit for the class taken in high school. A fee is charged for each test. ASVAB A free vocational aptitude test designed to assist students with career choices, open to all students. Students interested in a military career are required to take this test. 4 Tests (continued)

8 CAHSEE (CA High School Exit Exam) This is a state exam that California public high school students must pass in order to graduate. Students must achieve a score of 350 in both math and English/language arts to pass the CAHSEE. California Standards Test (STAR) The CST is part of the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program in California. Students must score a minimum of 300 on the California Standards Tests (STAR) to demonstrate their proficiency in basic skills (9 th grade English/Language Arts; 10 th grade English/Language Arts, World History; 11 th grade English/Language Arts, U.S. History; Algebra I; Biology.) Placement in high school courses may be based on test results. PSAT The practice SAT is available to sophomores and juniors for a small fee. It gives students the opportunity to take a test that is similar to the SAT. Juniors who do well on the PSAT may apply for a National Merit Scholarship. SAT I The Scholastic Aptitude Test is used to gauge the verbal and mathematics reasoning skills of students who plan to attend a four year college and is required for admission. It is suggested that students take the SAT at the end of their junior year in high school and/or at the beginning of their senior year. Practice questions may be found at SAT II Individual subject tests (i.e. history, science, foreign language, etc.) which are required for admission to a UC. Refer to the UC application form for specific requirements. TABE The TABE is a test given by the high school to determine the reading level of students planning to begin Independent Study. Transcript A transcript is a legal document of a student s school records. An official transcript has been verified by the school registrar and is placed in a sealed envelope; it is required for admission to college, and for some jobs and scholarships. It takes at least two days to get an official transcript from the registrar. An unofficial transcript is the same document without the registrar s official stamp. It may be used to review school records and is often acceptable for scholarship applications. An unofficial transcript may be picked up in the Career Center or Counseling Office. UC The University of California has 10 campuses throughout the state and is the most selective of the three postsecondary public school systems. Further information is available at Work Permits The state of California requires a work permit for all students under the age of 18 who are employed. Work permits may be obtained in the Career Center or the Administration Office. LHS requires a 2.0 GPA before a work permit will be issued. 5 Agriculture and the Environment Career Pathway

9 Entry Level Positions Ag equipment operator Ag equipment services Ag services technician crop Inspector floral designer forest ranger/aide forestry technician gardener/groundskeeper horse trainer irrigation systems technician irrigator milker pest control technician soil conservation technician tractor driver Certificate of Completion or a College Degree May Be Required Ag business owner/operator Ag researcher Ag engineer agronomist animal nutritionist artificial inseminator dairyman entomologist farmer fish and game warden forester greenhouse grower horticulturist landscape architect landscape designer livestock rancher organic chemist plant/animal geneticist tree surgeon veterinarian water manager Elective Options All classes may be taken in later grades if not taken earlier. (Example: A student may take Ornamental Horticulture as a Junior.) Freshman Introduction to Agriculture Ag Mechanics I Ornamental Horticulture I Small Engine Repair Junior Welding Fabrication ROP (Ag Mechanics III) Ag Science III Ag Leadership Advanced Floral Arts Veterinary Science I ROP Sophomore Ag Mechanics II Ornamental Horticulture II Ag Science II Floral Arts Ag Construction Senior Ag Leadership Veterinary Science II ROP Ag Science IV Welding Fabrication ROP (Ag Mechanics IV) 6

10 Art, Media, and Communications Pathway Entry Level Positions Certificate of Completion or a College actor Degree May Be Required author or playwright announcer broadcast technician art appraiser camera operator broadcast engineer cartoonist columnist choreographer or dancer conductor composer film director copywriter film editor disc jockey interior designer film maker interpreter/translator graphic designer or technician journalist lighting technician lighting designer makeup artist museum director musician photojournalist news reporter or news anchor public relations painter, sculptor, or photographer publisher recording technician recording engineer screenplay writer set designer script editor sound engineer sound, stage, or special effects technician speech writer stunt person station manager, studio manager, theatre manager studio manager talent agent technical illustrator textile designer Elective Options All classes may be taken in later grades if not taken earlier. (Example: A student may take Ceramics/Sculpture I as a Junior.) Freshman Drawing/Painting I Drama Production Photo I Music Theory Art Production/Design I Storytelling Beginning or Advanced Band Drawing/Painting II Wind Ensemble Jazz Ensemble/Instrumental Percussion Men s/women s Chorus Concert Choir Vocal Ensemble Entertainment Design Ceramics/Sculpture I Student Leadership I Sophomore Advanced Men s/women s Chorus Student Leadership II Art History/AD Photo II ROP Yearbook Floral Arts Art Production/Design II Drawing/Painting II Ceramics/Sculpture II Journalism I Junior Fundamentals of Web Design ROP Photo III ROP Radio/Television Broadcasting (MMCD) I ROP Art Projects Floral Arts Rhetoric (Public Speaking) Dance Senior Radio/Television Broadcasting (MMCD) II ROP 7 Photo IV ROP

11 Business and Technology Pathway Entry Level Positions advertising sales bank teller bookkeeper cashier clerk customer service representative data entry/data processor display/visual merchandising distributor entrepreneur importer/exporter insurance investigator loan officer marketing office manager personal assistant phone operator receptionist sales person secretary software application specialist warehouse manager Certificate of Completion or a College Degree May Be Required accountant consultant administrative assistant advertising executive bank officer/manager certified public accountant corporate buyer financial consultant hotel manager insurance broker insurance claims adjuster merchandiser nonprofit association director personnel director records processor stockbroker Elective Options All classes may be taken in later grades if not taken earlier. (Example: A student may take Introduction to Business as a Junior.) Freshman Leadership I Photo I Rhetoric (Public Speaking) Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) I Art Production/Design I Sophomore Leadership II Photo II Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) II Introduction to Business Advanced Software Junior Accounting I Retail Marketing I ROP Fundamentals of Web Design ROP Computer Maintenance and Repair I ROP Internetworking ROP Advanced CAD Photo III ROP Virtual Enterprise I ROP Senior Virtual Enterprise II ROP Photo IV ROP Office Aide Teacher Aide 8

12 Consumer and Family Pathway Entry Level Position apparel salesperson bartender career advisor caterer childcare commercial painter dietary aide food and beverage distribution food preparation food processor home furnishing sales hotel guest services museum worker restaurant manager tailor tour guide upholsterer waiter/waitress Certificate of Completion or a College Degree May Be Required child psychologist consumer advocate consumer credit counselor convention/event planner cook/chef/baker cosmetologist costume/clothing/fashion designer counselor educational administrator fashion buyer fashion journalist flight attendant hotel concierge human services manager job developer manicurist mortician nutritionist/dietician preschool teacher social director social worker teachers aide travel agent visitor/convention bureau director Elective Options All classes may be taken in later grades if not taken earlier. (Example: A student may take Fashion and Fabrics as a Junior.) Freshman Foods and Nutrition Fashion and Fabrics Leadership I Drama Production Story Telling Rhetoric (Public Speaking) Interior Design and Furnishings Family Living/Child Development Sophomore Culinary Arts Leadership II Introduction to Business Concepts Floral Arts Fashion Design Junior Radio/Television Broadcasting (MMCD) I ROP Advanced Floral Arts Retail Marketing ROP Accounting I Careers in Education I ROP Tiger Link Crew Senior Careers in Education II ROP Retail Marketing/Business Management II ROP Teacher Aide Office Aide 9

13 Health and Recreation Pathway Entry Level Position ambulance driver coach dental receptionist fitness trainer geriatric technician home health care worker hospice worker medical receptionist nurse assistant official/umpire/referee optometric technician professional athlete public relations recreation aide recreation director sports instructor travel agent Certificate of Completion or a College Degree May Be Required athletic trainer audiologist biotechnician chiropractor cruise director dental assistant, hygienist, or technologist dentist emergency medical technician hospital administrator massage therapist, dance therapist medical assistant medical doctor medical lab technician medical records administrator microbiologist nurse ophthalmologist or optometrist paramedic pharmacist phlebotomist physical educator or physical therapist physiologist psychiatric social worker or technician psychologist respiratory care technician school psychologist speech pathologist or speech therapist surgeon x-ray technician Elective Options All classes may be taken in later grades if not taken earlier. (Example: A student may take Leadership I as a Junior.) Freshman Athletics (after school) Leadership I Rhetoric (Public Speaking) Storytelling Sophomore Leadership II Junior Lifetime Sports Sports Medicine I ROP Health Occupations I ROP Nursing Assistant ROP Dance (PE) Athletic Weight Training and Conditioning (PE) Weightlifting and Conditioning (PE) Outdoor Recreation (PE) Tiger Link Crew Senior Sports Medicine II ROP Health Occupations II ROP Nurse s Aide Teacher s Aide 10

14 Industrial Engineering/Technology Pathway Entry Level Position air quality technician aircraft maintenance auto body repair automotive mechanic cabinet maker CAD technician carpenters computer repair computer technician construction trades (carpenter, plumber, roofer, concrete, insulation, etc.) control systems technician electrical repair person electrician electronics technician engineering aide laboratory technician machine operator machine technician machinist maintenance technician nuclear technician printer railroad worker refrigeration/heating technician resource conservation telephone technician truck driver welder Certificate of Completion or College Degree May Be Required archeologist architect astronomer building inspector computer engineer computer programmer computer scientist construction contractor data systems manager draftsman engineer (mechanical, electrical, structural, aeronautical, civil, chemical, mining, petroleum, etc.) geologist hydrologist industrial technologist industrial waste management meteorologist petroleum technologist physicist pilot surveyor systems analyst telecommunications analyst Elective Options All classes may be taken in later grades if not taken earlier. (Example: A student may take Auto I as a Junior.) Freshman Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) I Wood I Ag Mechanics I Photo I Small Engines Computer Concepts Sophomore Ag Mechanics II Photo II Wood II Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) II Technology in Business and Industry Auto I Junior Computer Maintenance and Repair ROP Advanced CAD Wood III Welding Fabrication ROP (Ag Mechanics III) Fundamentals of Web Design ROP Internetworking I ROP Metal Arts and Crafts Photo III ROP Auto II ROP Accounting I Senior Welding Fabrication ROP (Ag Mechanics IV) Photo IV ROP Internetworking II ROP 11 Wood IV

15 Professional and Governmental Services Pathway Entry Level Position border patrol agent career military clergy fire fighter fire prevention technician government staff worker park services worker police clerk police dispatcher postal clerk private investigator Certificate of Completion or College Degree May Be Required air traffic controller anthropologist astronaut attorney building inspector correctional, parole, or probation officer court reporter crime scene investigator or criminal investigator criminologist FBI agent fire inspector highway engineer judge librarian military officer paralegal park ranger pilot planner (city, county, land use) police administrator, police officer, or sheriff politician psychologist or family therapist public administration public utilities or public works administrator safety inspector school administrator or school counselor Secret Service teacher (elementary, secondary) Elective Options All classes may be taken in later grades if not taken earlier. (Example: A student may take Advanced Software as a Junior.) Freshman Leadership I Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) I Naval Science I Sophomore Leadership II Naval Science II Advanced Software Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) II Introduction to Business Concepts Junior Accounting I Law Enforcement/Public Safety Occupations ROP Naval Science III Radio/Television Broadcasting (MMCD) I ROP Careers in Education I ROP Retail Marketing ROP Advanced Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) Tiger Link Crew Corrections ROP Senior Radio/Television Broadcasting (MMCD) II ROP Naval Science IV Careers in Education II ROP Teacher Aide Office Aide Corrections ROP 12

16 Lemoore High School Graduation Requirements 260 Units must be completed: 170 units in required subjects, 90 units in electives. 5 units are awarded for each class completed per semester. Most LHS classes are designed for 2 semesters. Subject Units Semesters English 40 8 (4 years) Geography 10 2 (1 year) World History 10 2 (1 year) US History 10 2 (1 year) American Government 5 1 (1/2 year) Economics 5 1 (1/2 year) Science 20 4 (2 years) Mathematics 20 4 (2 years) Students must pass the equivalent to Algebra 1. Fine Arts* (may include 10 2 (1 year) Foreign Language) Computer Operations 5 1 (1/2 year) Life Skills 5 1 (1/2 year) Physical Education 30 6 (3 years) Total required units 170 Electives 90 Total units 260 The following may be counted as Fine Arts: all art and music classes; any foreign language; Storytelling; Drama Production; Floral Arts. NOTE: A class that satisfies the Fine Arts requirement for LHS may not fulfill the Visual & Performing Arts requirement for a UC or CSU. The third year of P.E. can be earned by: P.E. 11; P.E. 12; Dance; Outdoor Ed; Lifetime Sports; Weight Training; Athletics in the 11 th or 12 th grade (5 units per season); Pep Squad or Band (5 units per season) Classes required for graduation from LHS may not be taken at another institution while the student is enrolled in the Lemoore High School District. (Classes may be taken to make up credits for failing grades at other institutions, such as a community college.) Additional Requirements Students must: Receive a minimum standard score of 300 on the following California Standards Tests (STAR) to demonstrate a student's proficiency in basic skills (AR ) 9th Grade English/Language Arts 10th Grade English/Language Arts; 10 th Grade World History 11th Grade English/Language Arts; 11 th Grade US History plus Algebra I and Biology Alternative testing will be provided in grade 12 as needed. (Ed. Code 51216) Pass the CAHSEE (CA HS Exit Exam) (minimum score 350) in Math and English/Language Arts Pass the Senior Exit Interview Pass Levels I and II of the Library Literacy Program (Library Guides) Complete a Community Service Project (40 Hours) Be enrolled in 7 periods each day, unless otherwise authorized by the principal Counselors may recommend the waiver of some LHS requirements. 13

17 Requirements for Entering the Military All males must register with the Selective Service when they turn 18 You must be physically fit It is recommended that you have a high school diploma when you enlist, although you can enlist in some branches of the service with a GED To become an officer you must have a four year college degree It is recommended that you take the ASVAB to determine your possible strengths and interests Recruiters from most branches of the military are on campus monthly; recruiters also attend Pathway Events and College Night For Your Information Representatives from the military are in the Career Center on a regular basis; information on each branch of the military is available in the Career Center. Young men who have reached their 18 th birthday can register with the Selective Service when they register to vote, at their local post office, or online at 14

18 Before graduation: Requirements for Entering the Work Force You may begin to work as young as 14 or 15; the number of hours you work and the kind of work you do depends on your age and California state requirements If you are under 18 you must have a work permit You must maintain a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify for a work permit at LHS Applications for a work permit are in the Career Center and in the Administration Office Work permits must be obtained for each job you have, and/or must be renewed each year within five days of the beginning of school The Career Center does not find jobs for students After graduation: It is beneficial to have a resume of your skills and experience when you apply for a job You may wish to obtain letters of recommendation from high school teachers who know you well before you graduate While many entry level jobs do not require a high school diploma, in most cases you will need a diploma in order to advance within a business and/or make more money For Your Information Work permit applications are available in the Career Center. Directions for obtaining a letter of recommendation are in the Career Center. 15

19 Requirements for Attending a Community College During high school: You may begin taking classes at a community college while in high school with the approval of your counselor and parents Community college classes may not take the place of classes required for high school graduation unless you are in a Credit Recovery Program Applications for community colleges are found online You must apply to the college before you take their placement test Community colleges require their students to take a placement test before taking classes; LHS offers the placement tests for many local community colleges on our campus (the dates and times are announced and are also found in the Senior Calendar) Following graduation from high school: If you are planning to attend a community college following high school, you do not have to take the ACT or SAT Students planning to attend a community college are eligible for financial aid and are encouraged to complete the FAFSA The successful completion of a required course of study at a community college will result in either an Associates Degree or a Certificate of Completion in a specific field Students who plan to transfer to a four year college from a community college should work with a college counselor to ensure that the classes they are taking will be accepted by the four year school they wish to attend For Your Information Applications, test dates, courses of study, and other information for our local community colleges can be found at: The Senior Calendar contains scheduled dates for visits from community college representatives and community college placement tests. Students may sign up in the Career Center to participate in these events. 16

20 Requirements for Attending a Private School, Vocational School, or an Out-of-State School The admission requirements for these schools may differ greatly from the admission requirements for public California schools and colleges Students applying to private and vocational schools should be aware of their costs, which are significantly higher than public institutions Do not sign any contract from any school until you have read it completely! Students attending these schools may be eligible for financial aid through FAFSA (Cal Grant A); the deadline for applying each year is March 2 The deadlines for admission for these schools are different than the deadlines for California schools Students planning to attend any private school may wish to complete a CSS/Financial Aid Profile offered through the College Board or visit their website at For Your Information The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities can provide you with up-to-date information on many private schools; The Senior Calendar contains the dates for on campus visits from private and vocational colleges and out-of-state schools. Sign up in the Career Center to attend. 17