Loveland High School

Class of 2022Scheduling 2018-2019

Student Class Meetings February 1 & 2

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Steps to Scheduling

1. Four Year Plan • Student completes with parent/guardian and teachers

using Course Selection Guide

2. Course Selection Form • Student completes form based on Four Year Plan• Student takes completed form to subject area teachers for

recommendation signatures • Student and parent/guardian discuss and sign• Return to Tiger Time teacher on or before February 16

Outlined in detail on the Scheduling Information letter

Four Year Plan

• Rough draft of high school career

• Refer to the Course Selection Guide for detailed course and graduation requirements

• Due on or before February 16

Course Selection Form• Courses listed on front are required

for graduation

• Courses with an * require a teacher recommendation

• Elective choices are listed on back

• Alternate elective choices • Will be used as substitute if

original elective choice is unavailable

• List in order of preference

• If auditioning for a music program, list it as an elective – if not selected, your first alternate will be substituted

Course Placement Override

• If you disagree with an academic recommendation for your student, you may submit a Course Placement Override Form to override the teacher’s recommendation

• Course Placement Override Forms result in a binding agreement for the level requested

• We encourage you to speak with Mrs. Shafer before submitting the form

• Course Placement Override Forms are available from Mrs. Shafer

• The form should be returned with the Course Request Form

9TH GRADE COURSESCourse Options Credit(s)

English 9

English 9 with EnrichmentORCollege PrepORHonors

2

1

1

Math

Algebra I with Enrichment ORAlgebra IORHonors Int Math II or Int Math II

2

1

1

BiologyCollege PrepORHonors

1

1

World History College Prep 1

Physical Education PE 1 0.25

Health Health 0.5

Electives Refer to Course Selection Guide or Course Selection Form for options 3

Transition of Math Course Names

● State of Ohio reorganized the required math standards

● Two pathways to fulfill:○ Integrated Math Pathway (our current method)

■ Algebra I and Geometry content covered in Math I and II■ Algebra II content covered in Math III

○ Traditional Math Pathway (transitioning to this method)■ Algebra I■ Geometry■ Algebra II

○ Both offer complete coverage of all math standards○ Traditional pathway provides a more focused approach

If Currently Taking Then Choose From

Math 8Algebra I with EnrichmentAlgebra I Geometry (only if doubling up with Algebra I)

Integrated Math IIntegrated Math IIHonors Integrated Math IIHonors Integrated Math III (only if doubling up with Int Math II or Hon Int Math II)

Which Math Course to Choose

Physical Education Waiver

• Students may satisfy the requirements for 1/2 credit of Physical Education by participating and completing two seasons of school-recognized interscholastic athletics, marching band, or cheerleading

• Students will select an additional elective• Students will take Online Health

• During 10th grade• Done on own time – not during the school day

• The Physical Education Waiver/Substitution Form is available from Mr. Halcomb, Mr. Chmiel or the LMS circle desk

• The form should be returned with the Course Request Form

Summer PE

• Students may satisfy the requirements for 1/2 credit of Physical Education by participating in Summer PE

• Offered at LHS - sign up is available prior to last day of current school year

• Fee to participate

• Must still indicate PE/Health on Course Selection Form • Upon completion, an alternate class will be substituted (in order

of preference)

Elective Choices for Freshmen

• May choose an additional math or science class as an elective

• By teacher recommendation only

• Some require a teacher recommendation• Indicated by an *• World Language, Math, Science

• Some require an audition• Contact your music director• List as an elective but provide an

alternate

Elective ChoicesSubject Area Options

Applied Tech & Business EdComputer Programming IFundamentals of Web Design IComputer Applications

Art Art IGraphic Arts

World LanguagesRecommend taking two levels if possible

SpanishFrenchGerman

Language Arts EnrichmentBy Screening and Teacher Recommendation only

English 9 with Enrichment

Math May choose a 2nd math class as an elective Based upon teacher recommendation

MusicSome require an audition

Band – multiple levelsChoir – multiple levelsStrings – multiple levels

Science May choose a 2nd science class as an elective Based upon teacher recommendation

Project Lead the Way Introduction to Engineering Design

New Technology Courses● In February, LCSD will sign an agreement with the

University of Cincinnati School of Information Technology

● Students will take classes at LHS equal to that of a freshman enrolled in the UC IT degree program

● Students earn high school credit with the option of college credit○ College credit available through the College Credit

Plus (CCP) program

New Technology Courses● New courses for 2018-19

○ Computer Networking (gr 10, 11, 12)○ System Administration (gr 10, 11, 12)

● Additional courses will be added for 2019-20

Freshman can prepare for courses by meeting prerequisite and corequisite requirements● Computer Programming I● Integrated Math II or Geometry● See Course Selection Guide for details

Questions? Mr. Marchal will be available in lobby after presentation

Project Lead the Way - PLTW• Partnership with Great Oaks• Taught at LHS• Emphasis on science, technology, math, and

engineering• Hands-on, real-world projects• Courses

• Introduction to Engineering Design (gr 9-12)● Prerequisite: Integrated Math I

• Principles of Engineering (gr 10-12)• Digital Electronics (gr 10-12)

Planning for the future: Advanced Placement (AP) CoursesCourse Grade(s) Course Grade(s)

Computer Science A 10,11,12 Biology (2 credits) 10, 11,12

Computer Science Principles 10,11,12 Environmental Science (2 credits) 10,11,12

Studio Art 11,12 Chemistry (2 credits) 11,12

Art History 10,11,12 Physics (2 credits) 10,11,12

English Language and Composition 11 Macroeconomics 11,12

English Literature and Composition 12 United States History 10

Statistics 10,11,12 Psychology 11,12

Calculus AB 11,12 United States Government and Politics 11

Calculus BC (2 credits) 11,12 French Language and Culture 11,12

Music Theory 11,12 Spanish Language and Culture 11,12

10TH GRADE COURSESCourse Credit(s)

English 10 1

Math 1

Science 1

American History 1

Physical Education 0.25

Class TBD 0.5

Electives 3

11TH GRADE COURSES

Great Oaks Career and Tech Prep two-year programs begin

Course Credit(s)

English 11 1

Math 1

Science 1

American Government 1

Electives 4

12TH GRADE COURSES

Great Oaks Career and Tech Prep two-year programs are completed

Course Credit(s)

English 12 1

Math 1

Electives 6

Block Schedule• 7:25am – 2:25pm• School day consists of 4 blocks• Blocks 1 and 4

• 90 minutes each day• Will earn full credit in one semester• Will begin new classes 2nd semester

• Blocks 2 and 3 • Some students have a 90 minute class

• Will earn full credit in one semester• Will begin new classes 2nd semester

• Some students have two 45 minute classes• 45 minute classes run all year long• Will earn full credit at the end of the year

• Lunch is during Block 3 – specific time is based upon 3rd block class

Sample ScheduleAll 90 minute courses

BLOCK TERM 1 TERM 2

1 (90 min) French I Algebra I

2 (90 min) PE/Health Honors Biology

3A/3B (90 min) English 9 Art I

4 (90 min) World History French II

BLOCK TERM 1 TERM 2

1 (90 min) French I Algebra 1

2 (90 min) PE/Health Biology

3A (45 min)3B (45 min)

MusicEnglish 9

MusicEnglish 9

4 (90 min) World History French II

Sample ScheduleCombination of 90 minute and 45 minute classes

Ohio Department of Education State Testing Requirements

Students must reach at least one of the following pathways:

Option 1:Earn a cumulative score of 18 on the seven End of Course exams (AIR tests) in Math I and II or Algebra and Geometry, English 9 and 10, Biology, American History and American Government - students earn a score of 1-5

• Students need to score a minimum of four points in math, four points in English and six points across science and social studies

• Students will take the test near the end of the course• Students who take the course as an AP course their AP

score will be translated into graduation points• Students already enrolled in Math I or II as a middle

schooler will take these tests / have taken these tests and their score will count towards their graduation points

• If students do not reach the minimum score they may ret-ake any of these tests and their best score will count (there are 3 testing timelines each school year)

Options 2:

Students earn “remediation-free” scores on the ACT

All students will take a state-funded ACT in Spring of junior year

“Remediation-Free” score ODE sets the minimum*subject to change by ODE

Options 3:

Earn an approved industry credential and achieve a workforce readiness score on WorKKeys (i.e. Great Oaks Program)

Link to ODE

Contact Brittany Buhrlage with additional/personal questions regarding testing requirements: buhrlabr@lovelandschools.org

Great Oaks Career and Technical Programs

• Available to students beginning junior year

• Detailed information available at greatoaks.com

• Career Specialist – Live Oaks• Terri Rothfuss• rothfust@greatoaks.com• 513-612-4914

Naviance Family Connection

● Web-based service to assist with college and career planning

● Students have individual accounts

● Access to career assessments, career and college research tools, and much more!

○ Must have activation code○ Separate code for each student ○ Our import process

■ Only primary contact imported■ Can add additional parent/guardian manually■ Email Kim Shafer at shaferki@lovelandschools.org

○ Codes available in lobby after presentation○ Organized alphabetically by student last name○ Chromebooks and tech support available if want to

register tonight

Naviance Family ConnectionParent/Guardian Accounts

Career Pathways● Designed to assist with

planning for a career

● Located in the “document library” in Naviance

Link Crew Freshmen Orientation• A day just for incoming freshmen

• Takes place the week before school starts

• An invitation will be mailed home in early August

• Stay tuned for details!

Student Activities Information• Brochure available on the LHS website - left menu,

Student Activities

Student Athletics Information• Refer to the LHS website - left menu, Athletics• Contact the LHS Athletic Office• Pay attention to school announcements

Important Dates• Feb 1 & Feb 2: Class of 2022 Student Meetings at LMS

• February 16: Four Year Plan and Course Selection Form due to Tiger Time teacher

• February 28: College Credit Plus (CCP) Information Meeting

o LHS Auditorium

o 6pm

• May 11: Last day to make changes to schedule requests

• August*: Link Crew Freshmen Orientation Includes schedule distribution, pictures, and vision/hearing screening

*Always the week before school starts

Visit the LHS Office of School Counseling Website

www.lovelandschools.orgClick SchoolsClick High SchoolClick Office of School Counseling

Contact InformationCounselor Assignments are based upon student last name

Assignment Name Contact Information

A-DGreat Oaks

Jamie GordonSchool Counselor

gordonja@lovelandschools.org513-697-3720

E-K Drews MitchellSchool Counselor

mitchedr@lovelandschools.org513-697-3718

L-R9th/10th Grade Students with an IEP

Jamie HamiltonSchool Counselor

hamiltja@lovelandschools.org513-697-3721

S-Z11th/12th Grade Students with an IEP

Amy MasonSchool Counselor

masonam@lovelandschools.org513-697-3719

Not applicableAngie WallsOffice of School Counseling Secretary

wallsan@lovelandschools.org513-697-3717

Additional Information● Our LHS website is full of great info...Back to

School Info, Student Activities Brochure, Handbook, Athletic Boosters, Music Boosters, and MUCH more!

● Students not currently at LMS○ New student enrollment

info available on website○ Online portion○ Documentation to Central

Registrar Lou Ann Downey○ Course selection materials

available after presentation

CLASS OF 2022PARENTSThank you

andwelcome to

Loveland High School