Lyman Hall High School Preparation for p f Life
Missioni At Lyman Hall High School, students enter a diverse community that encourages academic growth and challenges them to develop the personal integrity and creative thinking skills necessary for success in the 21 st century.
College/Career Readiness 2019
Albertus Magnus Boston University Colby College Albright College American International College American Musical & DramaticAcademy Andrews University Arizona State University Bard University Becker University Bentley College Boston College Briarwood College Brooks Institute Cabrini College Castleton State College Cedar Crest College Center for Culinary Arts Central Connecticut Century College Clark University Coastal Carolina University Colgate University College of Charleston College of St Rose Cornell University Curry College Davidson College Dean College Denison Drew University Drexel University it Eastern Connecticut
Elmira College Emmanual College FIT New York Fordham University Framingham State Franklin Pierce College Gateway Community Goucher College Grambling State University Hallmark Institute Harding University Harvard University Hartwick College Hofstra University it Indiana University Johnson & Wales University Keene State College Lasell College Lebanon Valley College Loyola University Lynchburg College Lynn University Malone College Manchester Community Marietta College Marist College Middlesex Community Mitchell College Mount Ida College Naugatuck Valley Community New England Tech Newbury College Northeastern University Palm Beach Atlantic University
Pennsylvania State University Springfield College UMASS Pitt Community Plymouth State University Princeton University Quinnipiac University Ramapo College Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Sacred Heart University Simmons College Smith College Southern Connecticut St Lawrence University SUNY at Cobleskill Suffolk University SUNY at Albany Syracuse University Post University Temple University Thomas College Tufts Museum of Fine Arts UCONN University of Alabama University of Bridgeport University of British Columbia University of Colorado University of Florida University of Hartford University of New England University of New Haven University of North Carolina
University of Philadelphia University of Rhode Island University of Rochester University of South Florida University of St Andrews University of Vermont Valley Forge College Virginia Intermont College Wagner College Wentworth Institute of Tech West Virginia University Western Connecticut Western New England Wheaton College Worcester Polytechnic Institute Yale University York College of Pennsylvania
The Comprehensive High School
College Level Courses Students who take college level courses while in high school are 20% more likely to earn a college degree.
Advanced d Placement Courses American Government Comparative Politics Economics Physics Music Theory US History Biology Calculus (B,C) Chemistry English 3 & 4 French/Spanish/Latin Psychology Art European History Statistics World History
Early College Experience Courses allied with UCONN allowing seniors to earn college credit French Spanish Calculus Physics Statistics English Floral Design Family and Human Development European History Wildlife Biology
College Pathways Courses allied with community colleges allowing gjunior and senior students to earn college credit. Business and Finance Family & Consumer Science Food Service Technology Education
Career and Technology Education Agricultural Education Business Marketing Food Service Family Consumer Sciences Certified Nursing Assistant t Technology Education LHHS is one of 4 schools in the state that offers courses in all of the career paths recognized by the US Department t of Education
NCAA New Regulations Division 1 and 2 All core area academic courses must be taken at the academic level or higher Minimum core-course GPA of 2.300 required Ten core courses required before beginning of senior year 16 core area academic courses upon graduation
Athletics - Extracurricular Activities iti Football Volleyball Swimming Cross Country Field Hockey Soccer Cheerleading Track (Indoor & Outdoor) Basketball Softball Baseball Tennis Hockey Lacross
Extracurricular Activities Marching Band Jazz Band Concert Band Math Team Mock Trial Team Debate Team National Honor Society Pep Club SADD School Newspaper Ski Club Student Council TSA Varsity Club Weight Lifting Young Educators Society Key Club Language Clubs FFA FCCLA DECA Art Club Chemistry Club Computer Club Color Guard Environmental Club HOSA Human Relations Club Class Leadership PATH CREW SADD Trojan Times Ski Club Varsity Club Students for World Awareness Yearbook
College Acceptance Support Naviance All students Student Success Planning Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test All Grade 10 and 11 Students On Line SAT Preparation All Students
Course Selection
Graduation Requirements English 4 Credits English 1,2,3,4 Math 3 Credits Must include algebra Social Studies 3 Credits US History & Government Science Physical Ed 3 Credits 2 Credits Fine Arts/Voc Ed 1 Credit Health Electives.5 Credit 8.5 Credits Total Credits: 26 Minimumi 30 Hours Community Service/Capstone
Grade 9 English 4Y Year Planning Math Algebra 1, Geometry Science Integrated Science, Biology Social Studies Contemporary Global Studies/United States Government PE Minimum i of 6 ½ Credits
Grade 10 4Y Year Planning Math Geometry, Algebra 2 English Social Studies World History Science Biology, Chemistry Health PE Minimum of 6 ½ Credits
4Y Year Planning Grade 11 English Math Algebra 2, Precalculus Social Studies United States t History Science Chemistry or Electives PE Minimum of 6 ½ Credits
4Y Year Planning Grade 12 English Math Precalculus, Calculus, Electives Social Studies Electives Science Physics or Electives PE Minimum of 6 ½ Credits
CSU Requirements 4 credits English 4 credits Math Alg, Geometry, Algebra II 3 credits Science 1 year STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) g g 3 credits Social Studies 2 credits World Language (3 recommended 1 credit Humanities Elective 1 credit Arts
Course Levels Basic Individualized to meet unique learning needs and styles General At grade level paced appropriately to student needs Academic Rigorous instruction aimed at college preparation Honors Strong academic program for highly motivated students AP College level course requiring sound academic background and motivation.
Considerations When Selecting Levels Teacher Recommendations Student Interest Student Motivation Student Study Skills Students who excel in one area and have difficulty in another can be placed in different levels.
Typical Grade 9 Schedule A Days B Days Period 1 English 1 Physical Ed Period 2 Global Algebra Lab Studies Period 3 Integrated Study Hall Si Sci Period 4 Algebra Spanish
Support Services 5S School lcounselors Same counselor for all 4 years Social Workers School Psychologists Student Assistance Team Advisory Program Same advisor for all 4 years 7S Special leducation Specialists
Athletic ti Director Amy Labas
Departmental t Presentations ti Please join us in the cafeteria to view displays from our academic and guidance departments.