Welcome LOHS Class of 2017!

Welcome LOHS Class of 2017!

Freshman Academy Schedule 6 classes a day 4 classes are 43 minutes long. 2 classes are 90 minutes long. Academy courses 3 core teachers who meet together each week. Build relationships between teachers and students.

Modified Block Scheduling 90 minute block classes will have final grades every 10 weeks. 43 minute skinny classes will have final grades every 20 weeks. (Progress grades will be reported at 10 weeks). All students still have 8 credits each year.

1A --------------------- 1B 2A --------------------- 2B 3rd hour 4th hour 1st term 9th grade September 4 th - November 2 nd 1 st term (Final Exams November 1 st & 2 nd ) English 9A (Academy Teacher) ---------------------------------------------------------------- World History A (Academy Teacher) Algebra 1A (Academy Teacher) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Elective (Band, Choir, World Language, Art, etc.) P.E. Business Foundation Skills A

1A ------------- 2nd term 9 th grade November 5 th January 18 th English 9A 1 st term 2 nd term ----------------------------------- Exams - Jan. 17 & 18 English 9A ------------------------------------ 1B World History A World History A 2A Algebra 1A Algebra 1A ------------- ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------ 2B Spanish 2A Spanish 2A 3rd hour P.E. Health 4th hour Business Foundations A Business Foundations B

3rd term 9th grade January 22 nd March 29 th 1 st term 2 nd term 3 rd term Final Mar. 28 & 29 1A English 9A English 9A English 9B -------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------------------------- 1B World Hist. A World Hist. A World Hist. B 2A Algebra 1A Algebra 1A Algebra 1B -------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------------------------- 2B Spanish 2A Spanish 2A Spanish 2B 3rd hr P.E. Health Speech 4th hr Bus. Found. A Bus. Found. B Biology A

4th term 9th grade April 8 th June 14 th 1 st term 2 nd term 3 rd term 4 th term Exams - June 13 & 14 1A ------ 1B English 9A ----------------- World Hist. A English 9A ----------------- World Hist. A English 9B ----------------- World Hist. B English 9B ---------------------- World Hist. B 2A ------ 2B Algebra 1A ----------------- Spanish 2A Algebra 1A ----------------- Spanish 2A Algebra 1B ----------------- Spanish 2B Algebra 1B ---------------------- Spanish 2B 3rd P.E. Health Speech 4th Business Found. A Business Found. B Biology A Biology B

Curriculum Handbook Overview

Graduation Requirements-Page 5 English Language Arts 4.5 credits - English 9, 10, 11, 12, & Speech Social Studies 3.0 credits - World History, US History, Government, & Economics Mathematics 4.0 credits - Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, & Algebra 3 (Senior Math) - Hon. Alg. 1, Hon. Geom., Hon. Adv. Alg., & Senior Math Science 3.0 credits - Biology, Chemistry, & Physics Business 2.0 credits - Business Foundations, Computer Elective, & Personal Finance

Graduation Requirements-Continued Physical Education - Health & Physical Education Visual, Performing, Applied Arts Speech fulfills a 0.5 credit World Languages Middle School Spanish or French count Electives Michigan Merit Exam 40 Service Learning Hours Senior Exit Presentation 1.0 credit 1.0 credit 2.0 credits 10.0 credits

4 Year Plan Page 15

4 Year Plan 9 th Grade--Page 15 English 9 OR Honors 9 English 9 OR Honors 9 Biology Required Math Physical Education Biology Required Math Health World History World History Business Foundation Skills Business Foundation Skills Speech

4 Year Plan 10th grade English 10 or Honors 10 English 10 or Honors 10 US History 1 or AP US History (1.5 credits) US History 2 or AP US History (1.5 credits) Chemistry or Physics (Many Options) Chemistry or Physics (Many Options) Required Math Required Math World Language World Language Computer Elective

4 Year Plan 11th Grade English 11 or AP English 11 (1.5 credits) English 11 or AP English 11 (1.5 credits) Chemistry or Physics (Many Options) Chemistry or Physics (Many Options) World Language World Language Economics or AP Economics Amer. Gov t, or Adv. Gov t, or AP Govt (1.5 cr.) Required Math Required Math Visual, Performing, Applied Arts

4 Year Plan 12th Grade British Literature, Expos. Rdg./Writing OR AP English 12 (1.5 credits) British Literature, Expos. Rdg./Writing OR AP English 12 (1.5 credits) Personal Finance & Consumer Economics Required Math

Career Pathways--Page 10 Arts and Communication Business Management, Marketing, and Technology Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Health Sciences Human Services Natural Resources and Agriscience

Elective Courses Courses linked to potential careers are listed on pages 11-13. Pages 18-22 give an overview of ALL elective courses offered at Lake Orion High School.

9 th Grade Courses Green Sheet Business Foundation Skills 1.0 English/Language Arts 9 or Honors 9 1.0 Speech 0.5 Math:Current Math Teacher s Signature 1.0 Biology 1.0 World History 1.0 Physical Education 0.5 Health 0.5 Electives 1.5 TOTAL 8.0

Additional Information Future college athletes Initial the NCAA line at the end of the scheduling sheet. For NCAA eligibility details, go to www.eligibilitycenter.org. 9 th - 12 th grade courses will now be calculated on a weighted GPA. Honors Courses additional 0.5 AP Courses additional 1.0

Alternate Classes Students must choose 5 alternate classes in addition to the 8 credits already selected. Students should take their time choosing alternate classes. Due to scheduling constraints, students will most likely get at least one of their alternate classes. Special Note: If space is needed for more academic, world language, or music courses, students may postpone Health, PE, or Speech.

Counselor and student meet one-on-one to review schedule requests. Oakview - Thursday, Feb. 28 th Scripps - Wednesday, Feb. 27 th Waldon - Tuesday, Feb. 26 th

Upcoming Dates. Information will be available in early summer on the LOHS website with specific dates. Freshmen Registration (Parents & Students) Get your schedule, locker, school picture Building tours available Freshmen 1 st Day (Students only) Ride the bus Shortened school day, meet teachers

Thank You! If you have questions about scheduling courses, counselors and Special Education chairperson will be in front of the main office. Representatives from each department will be in the Commons to answer curriculum questions. A variety of clubs/activities/sports are also in the Commons to explain how you can get involved at Lake Orion High School!