WELCOME CLASS OF 2017

PARENTS & STUDENTS

LSHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT RISING FRESHMEN PARENT NIGHT

NIKKI DALUGA-GUENTHERNATHAN MOORE

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G I V E A P E R S O N A F I S H , A N D T H E Y C A N E AT F O R A D AY. T E AC H A P E R S O N T O F I S H , A N D T H E Y C A N E AT F O R A

L I F E T I M E .

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HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE STAFF

• Mr. Nathan Moore, Principal• Mr. Charlie Karazsia, Athletic Director,

Disciplinarian• Mrs. Nikki Daluga-Guenther, School Counselor• Mrs. Dayna Firestone, Secretary• Mrs. Lou Baker, ECA Treasurer• Mrs. Bette Meng, Guidance and Athletic

Secretary

BELL SCHEDULE – 6 PERIOD DAY7:50 A.M. - Students may enter the building

Period 1 – 8:00 AM – 8:58 AMPeriod 2 – 9:02 AM – 10:00 AMPeriod 3 – 10:04 AM – 11:02 AMLunch A – 11:02 AM – 11:32 AM (Junior High)Period 4A – 11:36 AM – 12:34 PM (Junior High)Period 4B – 11:06 AM – 12:04 PM (High School)Lunch B – 12:04 PM – 12:34 PM (High School)Period 5 – 12:38 PM – 1:36 PMPeriod 6 – 1:40 PM – 2:38 PMSuccess – 2:42 PM – 3:03 PM

BELL SCHEDULE – 7 PERIOD DAY7:50 A.M. - Students may enter the building

Period 1 - 8:00 AM – 8:53 AMPeriod 2 - 8:57 AM – 9:50 AMPeriod 3 - 9:54 AM – 10:47 AMPeriod 4 - 10:51 AM – 11:44 AMLunch A - 11:44 AM – 12:14 PM (MajorityJunior High)Period 5A - 12:18 PM – 1:11 PM (Majority Junior High)Period 5B - 11:48 AM – 12:41 PM (High School)Lunch B - 12:41 PM – 1:11 PM (High School)Period 6 - 1:15 PM – 2:08 PMPeriod 7 - 2:12 PM – 3:05 PM

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSDIPLOMA TYPES

• Core 40 – 42 Credits• Core 40 with Academic Honors (AHD) – 47

Credits• Core 40 with Technical Honors (THD) – 47

Credits• General Diploma – 42 Credits

http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/curriculum/indianas-diploma-requirements

HTTP://WWW.DOE.IN.GOV/ACHIEVEMENT/CURRICULUM/INDIANAS-DIPLOMA-REQUIREMENTS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSCORE 40 DIPLOMA

• 8 credits Language Arts• Including a balance of literature, composition, and speech

• 6 credits Math (earned in Grades 9 – 12)• Algebra I (2 credits), Geometry (2 credits), Algebra II• Geometry (2 credits), Algebra II (2 credits), Precalculus/Trigonometry

(2 credits)• Students in Class of 2016+ must take a Mathematics or

Quantitative Reasoning (QR) course each year in HS (see packet for information on QR courses)

• 6 credits Science• Biology (2 credits)• Chemistry I, Physics I, or Integrated Chemistry and Physics (2 credits)• Additional 2 credits from any Core 40 Science course – Chemistry II,

Biology II, Earth Science

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSCORE 40 DIPLOMA (CONTINUED)

• 6 credits Social Studies• World History OR Geography and History of the World (2 credits)• U.S. History (2 credits)• Government (1 credit) & Economics (1 credit)

• 5 credits Directed Electives• Any combination of: World Languages*, Fine Arts, Career-

Technical• 2 credits Physical Education• 1 credit Health and Wellness• 8 credits Electives

• Career-Academic Sequence recommended – 8 credits of related coursework pertaining to post-secondary goals

*4 credits (2 yrs) of the same World Language required for admission to most 4-year colleges.

HONORS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTSACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA (AHD)

• Core 40 requirements• 2 additional Core 40 Math credits• 6-8 Core 40 World Lang. credits

-6 credits in one-2 credits in one, 2 credits in another

• 2 Core 40 Fine Arts credits• All grades “C” or better• GPA 3.0 or above• Complete ONE from the list (A-F) :A. 4 AP Credits (2+ courses) and take

corresponding examsB. 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual

credit courses from the approved dual credit list

C. Two of the following:-Minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the approved dual credit list-2 AP Credits and take corresponding exams-2 credits in IB standard level courses and

corresponding exams (NOT AVAILABLE)D. 1750+ on SAT Critical Reading, Math, and

Writing combined w/ 530+ in eachE. 26+ Composite on ACT and complete Writing

section of testF. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take

corresponding exams (NOT AVAILABLE)

HONORS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTSTECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMA (THD)

• Core 40 requirements• Earn 6 credits in the college and

career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following:1. State approved, industry recognized certification or credential2. Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted college credits

• All grades “C” or better• GPA 3.0 or above

• Complete one of the following:A. Any one of the options (A-F) from AHD

diplomaB. Earn the following minimum scores on

WorkKeys: Reading for Information (6), Applied Mathematics (6), Locating Information (5)

C. Earn the following minimum scores on Accuplacer: Writing (80), Reading (90), Math (75)

D. Ear the following minimum scores on Compass: Algebra (66), Writing (70), Reading (80)

GENERAL DIPLOMA• 8 credits Language Arts

• Credits must include literature, composition, and speech• 4 credits Math

• Algebra I (2 credits), Algebra I Enrichment (2 credits), or• Algebra I (2 credits), Geometry (2 credits), or• Algebra I (2 credits), Business Math (2 credits)• General Diploma students are required to earn 2 credits in a

Math or QR course during 11th or 12th grade. QR courses do not count as math credits.

• 4 credits Science• Biology (2 credits)• Any Science course (2 credits) – at least one credit must be from a

Physical Science or Earth and Space Science course

GENERAL DIPLOMA• 4 credits Social Studies

• U.S. History (2 credits)• Government (1 credit) & Economics (1 credit)

• 2 credits Physical Education• 1 credit Health and Wellness• 6 credits College and Career Pathway Courses

• Choosing electives in a deliberate way to take full advantage of college and career exploration and preparation opportunities.

• 5 credits Flex (must come from one of the following):• Additional electives in College and Career Pathway• Courses involving workplace learning such as Internship or Cooperative Education• High school/college dual credit courses• Additional courses in Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, World

Languages, or Fine Arts• 8 credits Electives

COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAY LISThttp://doe.in.gov/achievement/career-education/indiana-college-career-pathways

• Automotive Service Technology• Construction Trades• Welding Technology

9th Grade1-English 92-Algebra I or Geometry3-Biology I4-Physical Education5-Prep for College & Careers/Digital Citizenship

orPersonal Financial Respons.6-Spanish I or German I7-Elective (2 credits)

10th Grade1-English 102-Geometry3-Integrated Chemistry and Physics4-World History5-Introduction to Transportation6-Health & Wellness/Personal Financial Respons.7-Spanish II or German II

11th Grade1-3-Automotive Services Technology I4-English 115-Algebra II6-U.S. History7-Spanish III or German III

12th Grade1-3-Automotive Services Technology II4-English 125-Math or QR Course-Example: Chemistry I (fulfills QR & 3rd

Science)6-Government/Economics7-Fine Arts (2 credits)

CAREER PATHWAY SAMPLE PLANAUTOMOTIVE SERVICES TECHNOLOGY

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is preferable that students take World History in 9th or 10th

9th Grade1-English 92-Algebra I or Geometry3-Biology I4-Physical Education5-Spanish I or German I6-World History7-Fine Arts (2 credits) ORPreparing for College and Careers/Digital Citizenshipor Personal Financial Respons.

10th Grade1-English 102-Geometry or Algebra II3-Chemistry I4-Health and Wellness/Etymology or Personal Financial Respons.Financial Responsibility5-Spanish II or German II6-World History (if not taken in 9th) – otherwise Elective7-Elective

11th Grade1-English 112-Algebra II or Precalculus/Trigonometry3-AP U.S. History4-Chemistry II or Biology II5-Spanish III or German III6-Elective7-Elective

12th Grade1-English 122-Precalculus/Trigonometry or AP Calculus AB3-Government/Economics4-Physics or other Elective5-Biology II or other Elective6-Elective7-Elective

SAMPLE PLANACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is preferable that students take World History in 9th or 10th

HIGH SCHOOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS

End of Course Assessments State of Indiana DOE requires passage of the two exams

listed below in order to graduate from high-school

•Algebra I => Passing score is 564Taken in 8th or 9th grade (spring)• English 10 => Passing score is 360

Taken in 10th grade (spring)

OTHER TESTING• PSAT

Taken in fall of 10th grade year – predicts SAT and AP Potential• SAT

LSHS is a test site for every date except for January 26th (WRV)• ACT

LSHS is not a test site, but testing centers are in the area• SAT II

Some colleges and majors require• COMPASS

College placement exam for Ivy Tech• ACCUPLACER

College placement exam for Vincennes University• ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

Military entrance and skill assessment exam• Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

Optional (required for AHD and THD students taking AP class); college credit possible

9TH GRADE REQUIRED COURSES

• English 9• Biology I• Physical Education• Mathematics

Algebra I (1 period, 1 credit) Algebra I with Enrichment (2 periods, 2 credits) Geometry (1 period, 1 credit) – if entering HS

with Algebra I credit

9TH GRADE ELECTIVES• Advanced Concert Band• Advanced Chorus• Theatre Arts/Musical Theater• Intro to 2-D Art/Intro to 3-D Art• World History (take in 9th or 10th)• German I• Spanish I• Preparing for College and Careers/Digital

Citizenship (if Algebra I in 9th) Prerequisite for ALL Career Pathways

• Preparing for College and Careers/Personal Financial Responsibility (If Algebra I in 8th)

Prerequisite for ALL Career Pathways• Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural

Resources• Introduction to Construction - Construction

Technology Prerequisite• Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and

Logistics – Welding Technology Prerequisite• Introduction to Transportation – Automotive

Services Technology Prerequisite• Introduction to Manufacturing

• Introduction to Engineering and Design – Eligible for Dual Credit

• Nutrition and Wellness/Advanced Nutrition and Wellness

• Interpersonal Relationships/Introduction to Fashion and Textiles

• Interpersonal Relationships/Digital Citizenship• Interpersonal Relationships/Personal Financial

Responsibility (if Algebra I in 8th)• Nutrition and Wellness/Digital Citizenship• Nutrition and Wellness/Personal Financial

Responsibility (if Algebra I in 8th)• Science Tutorial (Biology) – if you need extra

help in this subject area• Mathematics Lab (Geometry) – if you need

extra help in this subject area

COURSES FOR EXTRA HELP/REMEDIATION

• Algebra I Enrichment – by recommendation• Mathematics Lab – Geometry• Mathematics Lab – Algebra II• Science Tutorial (Biology, Chemistry I)• Language Arts Lab

ALTERNATIVE P.E. CREDIT

Starting in the fall of 2011, any freshman, sophomore, and/or

junior student who successfully completes an IHSAA approved

sport can earn her/his Physical Education I and II credit

requirements through this program.

ALTERNATIVE P.E. CREDIT

• Students will complete 3 components to earn each P.E. credit:

Coach/Activity Form (70%) Physical Education Standards Journal (20%) Five-Day Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep, & Wellness

Log (10%)

ALTERNATIVE P.E. CREDIT• Coach/Activity Form (70% of final grade) - Indicates

successful completion of the season and sportsmanship rating Successful completion = participating in at least 91% of

the season. 9% could be missed for any reason (illness, family emergency, etc.)

Student must be in good standing throughout the season and not received any LSSC athletic code violations or suspensions

If severe injury occurs, student must participate in 80% of the season – situations evaluated on an individual basis

ALTERNATIVE P.E. CREDIT• P.E. Standards Journal (20% of final grade)

Student-athlete shall document a minimum of one example for each standard illustrating their attainment of each standard.

This reflective journal is based on the Indiana State Standards for Physical Education and how the student-athlete’s sport/activity met the requirements.

Proper writing mechanics and relationship to the topic are required.

ALTERNATIVE P.E. CREDIT• Five-Day Log (10% of final grade)

Students must write two goals during each athletic season

1 EXERCISE GOAL 1 NUTRITION GOAL

Students must record physical activity (include intensity and duration),nutrition, and sleep for 5 consecutive days.

Students must answer reflective questions that go with the log.

ALTERNATIVE P.E. CREDIT• Procedures to declare intent to participate in this

program Complete an intent form when you schedule your

coursework prior to the semester of participation – completing and returning this form is the student’s responsibility.

If a student turns in an intent form, but does not participate in one of the approved activities, there is NO PENALTY of withdraw failure (WF). The student just wouldn’t earn the credit through this program and would need to enroll in the P.E. class.

ALTERNATIVE P.E. CREDIT• Grading Policy

Grades will be determined by a rubric based on all three components

Coach’s Form (70% of grade) P.E. Standards Journal (20% of grade) Five –Day Log (10% of grade)

The three components will equal a possible 100 points and a letter grade will be awarded based on the LSHS grading scale.

This alternative credit program does not count as one of the approved courses to be eligible for IHSAA sports.

ALTERNATIVE TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS

• According to IN Law, three (3) credits from the following Family and Consumer Science Courses can replace the Health and Wellness credit requirement Interpersonal Relationships (Any grade level) Nutrition and Wellness (Any grade level) Preparing for College and Careers (Preferred in 9th) Child Development and Parenting (10th-12th) Human Development and Family Wellness (NOT

OFFERED)

TAKE ACTION – GET INVOLVED!• Start Now! – Scholarships

Community ServiceAcademicsStudent Biography Forms (see packet)• Balance is Key

Colleges and scholarship committees like to see students who have consistently committed to a few things in high school through which they’ve taken on leadership roles.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS• Student Assistance Team

Anyone can join. Meetings are second Tuesday of each month at 7:15am in the HS Conf. Room

• Student CouncilAll HS students are eligible – see Ms. Krystal Kirschner (sponsor) for additional information.

LEADERSHIP IN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

• Class Officer ElectionsHeld in the spring of each yearPresident, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer

• Requirements to Hold OfficesStudents running for Student Council or Class Office must have and maintain 2.5 GPA or better for the previous academic semester.

If this GPA is not maintained, officer will be declared ineligible.

Students will not be allowed to run for office and may be removed from office should they be suspended from school or have substantial disciplinary incidents.

HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS• Art Mrs. Erin Henderson• BusinessMrs. Kim Haldeman• Spanish Mrs. Bianca Tolbert• German Mrs. Britney Lynn• Letterwomen Mrs. Chantel Carpenter• Lettermen Mrs. Chantel Carpenter• National Honor Society Ms. Krystal

KirschnerMrs. Holly Kirk

HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS• Taste of FACSMrs. Debbie Harding• F.F.A Mrs. Kim Hill• F.C.A. Mr. Riggleman• Industrial Arts Mr. Brian Oliver• History Mr. Ford Bond• Junior CivitanMrs. Becky Miller

ATHLETICSIHSAA Rule 18-1: To be eligible scholastically, students must have received passing grades and earned credit at the end of their last grading period in school in at least (70%) of the maximum number of full credit subjects…NOTE: You have a clean slate when you begin high school.

On a six period day, you must pass 5 of your 6 classes.On a seven period day, you must pass 5 of your 7 classesSame requirements for Work Permit until you are 18

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

4 Year College or UniversityBachelor’s DegreeISU, IU, Purdue, Ball State, etc.2 Year CollegeAssociate DegreeVU, Ivy Tech, etc.Technical CollegeAssociate Degree, Diploma Programs, CertificatesITT Technical College, Culinary School, etc.

United States Armed ForcesAir Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, NavyService Academies: West Point, Air Force Academy, Naval AcademyWorkforceFull time jobApprenticeshipsSpecialized Training

POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR COMING!

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