School Year2015 / 2016

Ed Norman – PrincipalTricia Anderson – Assistant PrincipalDanny Wirtzberger – Director of ActivitiesBecky Wommack– High School SecretarySheila Blohm – High School SecretaryRachel Gappa – High School SecretaryPatsy Taylor – District Secretary and Registrar

Officer Stan Langve – Student Resource

Officer

Brent EdgmondStudents with last names A – L

Mark GoyetteStudents with last names M - Z

LHS Link Crew

4 Credits of English3 Credits of Math2 Credits of Science3 Credits of Social Studies (World History, US

History, Civics)1 Credit of Fine Art (Art, Band, Vocal Music, or

Photography) *Photo is not a Freshman class*1 Credit of Physical Education/Health1/2 Credit Information Literacy & Technology– Grade

91/2 Credit Career and Financial Education – Grade 108 Credits of Electives23 Total Credits required to Graduate from

LHS

Montana University SystemAdmission Requirements

http://mus.edu/Prepare/Prepare/MUS_Admission_Standards.asp

Course Minimum Core Years Rigorous Core Years

Mathematics Algebra I, II, and Geometry (or the sequential content equivalent).

3 Algebra I, II, and Geometry (or the sequential content equivalent) and a course beyond Algebra II (such as Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Computer Math, or course equivalent)

4

English Written and oral communication skills and literature

4 Written and oral communication skills, literature, and a designated college-prep composition or research-writing course

4

Science 2 lab sciences: one year must be earth science, biology, chemistry or physics

2 Full year each: General, physical or earth science; biology; chemistry or physics

3

Social Studies Global studies (world history, world geography), American history, and government. Economics, American Indian history or other third-year course

3 Global studies (world history, world geography), American history, and government. Economics, American Indian history or other third-year course. Recommend: ½ yr of other courses such as psychology, humanities

3

Electives World language, computer science, visual and performing arts, or vocational education

2 2 years of a second language, music, fine arts, speech/debate, career and technical education (such as information technology, computer science)

3

Students must complete the Board of Regents’ College Preparatory Program in

high school.

Bottom line is that you will need 4 years of English, 4 years of Math, 4 years of Science, and 3 years of Social Studies.

If you expect to “take” the next step, you must prepare for it.

Invest in YOUR Education!

College Athletics

Division I and II schools – 16 Core Courses

4 years of English3 years of Math – Algebra I or higher2 years of Natural / Physical Sciences1 additional year of English, Math, or

Science2 years Social Science4 years of additional courses – NCAA

approved (Foreign Language)

For more information – please go to:

Initial Eligibility Informationhttp://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/

Quick_Reference_Sheet.pdf

2018 NCAA Division II changeshttp://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/

Important_New_Rules/2018_DII_New_Academic_Requirements.pdf

NAIA and NJCAAEligibility for NAIA Schools are:

High School Diploma and 18 on ACT, better than a 2.000 GPA,

graduate in top half of your class. http://www.naia.org/

Eligibility for NJCAA Schools are:High School Diploma or GED and admission requirements of the school.

http://www.njcaa.org/

Estimated Probability of Competing in Athletics Beyond the High School Interscholastic Level

Student Athletes Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Football Baseball Men's Ice Hockey Men's Soccer High School Student Athletes 545,844 438,933 1,108,441 471,025 36,912 398,351 High School Senior Student Athletes 155,955 125,409 316,697 134,579 10,546 113,815 NCAA Student Athletes 17,500 15,708 67,887 31,264 3,944 22,573 NCAA Freshman Roster Positions 5,000 4,488 19,396 8,933 1,127 6,449 NCAA Senior Student Athletes 3,889 3,491 15,086 6,948 876 5,016 NCAA Student Athletes Drafted 48 32 255 806 11 49 Percent High School to NCAA 3.2% 3.6% 6.1% 6.6% 10.7% 5.7% Percent NCAA to Professional 1.2% 0.9% 1.7% 11.6% 1.3% 1.0% Percent High School to Professional 0.03% 0.03% 0.08% 0.60% 0.10% 0.04%

Academic Scholarship Facts

Per $1,000 Dollars of Scholarship offered to Incoming College Freshman; $990 dollars are given in Academics, as to $10 dollars for Athletics.

Student / Athlete College Scholarships

3% of High School Student / Athletes earn Scholarship

Of those – less than 1% earn an Athletic Scholarship to a Division I School.

26% of students who enter college on an athletic scholarship as a freshman are no longer on scholarship entering their sophomore year.

80% of all Athletic Scholarships opportunities are not at the Division I level.

Always check website or catalog for the colleges being considered before your sophomore year of high school.

Requirements vary. Common additional course requirements may be 2 years of foreign language, an additional year of science, and additional year of math.

Please, please, please challenge yourself! Take the opportunity during the next four years

to do all you can do. Get involved with school activities and do your best to take advantage of the education and experiences offered to you.

It’s an investment – the more put into it now, the more benefits will be available later.

Start now as a Freshman, don’t wait until you are a Senior.

Differences in “Honors” classes, and “Regular” classes are increased pace of work, increased depth of material and increased demands of out of class time (homework).Be Career and College

Ready!

English – 1 year Math – 1 year Science – 1 yearInformation Literacy & Technology - 1 semester Physical Education/Health- 1 semester

Required Classes:

http://www.laurel.k12.mt.us/Page/187

Freshman Course Selections 2015 - 2016

Please go tohttp://www.laurel.k12.mt.us

On the top right cornerplease click on

“Infinite Campus – Parent/Student Portal”

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English 9

Honors English – Must have a B average in 8th English or teacher recommendation. Summer reading requirement: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

Placement is based upon grade in current math class, NWEA scores, and teacher recommendation.

Algebra I – recommended for most 9th graders

Geometry – Students who have taken Algebra I in the eighth grade ,have the appropriate NWEA test scores, and have been recommended.

Honors Geometry- Students who have been recommended for the honors track by their 8th grade teacher and have the appropriate NWEA test scores.

Four Year Plan – Depends on where you start

Math Choices

If you took Math 800 (Pre-Algebra) – the Freshman math class suggested is Algebra I – and probably with Math Lab support

If you took Math 850 ( Algebra I) – the Freshman math classes choices are Geometry - with possible Math Lab support.

With your Instructor’s Recommendation – you may take Honors Geometry.

Earth ScienceBiology IHonors Biology (Biology I & Biology II)

Four Year Plan – College prep = Biology I, Earth Science / Biology II, Chemistry, Physics

Rigorous prep = Honors Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chemistry 2 / Honors Environmental Science

Information Literacy & Technology is a required course for all freshman. It is only a semester course.

Mastering different software platformsCareer and Post-High School PlanningAppropriate Technology Use Policies and

Safety

Study Hall is an option for students who believe they may need time during the school day to get homework done. Especially students who participate in extracurricular activities, who have jobs, or may need extra time to get work completed. Study Hall also will enable students to have the opportunity to access the Math Lab to get extra help in their math class.

1. English 92. Algebra I3. Earth Science4. Applied Ag I5. Info. Lit & Tech6. Band7. Study Hall

1. English 92. Algebra I3. Earth Science4. PE / Health 95. Applied Ag I6. Band7. Study Hall

1st Semester 2nd Semester

This is not the order that classes would be scheduled in. This is done by the Infinite Campus software as to best balance the class loads with all sections.

1. Honors English2. Honors Geometry3. Honors Biology4. Study Hall5. Info. Lit & Tech6. Spanish I7. Chorale

1. Honors English2. Honors Geometry3. Honors Biology4. PE / Health 95. Study Hall6. Spanish I7. Chorale

This is not the order that the classes will be scheduled in.

Attendance and Tardy policy – Be on time and be in class!

Communicate with teachers when concerned. Please do not wait for mid-terms. Please use email or phone. Email addresses and phone numbers will be posted on web site and are in the student handbook. Infinite Campus is the easiest way to communicate and obtain information.

Students are earning credits towards graduation. Classes needed to graduate, will be taken until student receives a passing grade.

Lunch at Laurel High School is $3.00 daily specials. A la carte menu items are also offered and are individually priced.

Eligibility is determined at midterm and quarter. Freshmen eligibility is based on the eighth grade 4th quarter grades. Students must have a 2.0 GPA and no more than 1 failing mark.

Driver’s Ed –Students must be 14 ½ the first day of class. Cost - $200. Classes are offered throughout the summer. Announcements will be made at the middle school about registration. You may call the main HS office for more information later.

Pre-registrations are not accepted.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Art/Culture Club Girls BasketballArt of the Ninja Boys Basketball

Business Professionals of America (BPA) Boys FootballDrama Club Girls Cross Country

Economic Challenge Boys Cross CountryFuture Farmers of America (FFA) Girls Volleyball

Spanish Club Boys WrestlingCreative Writing Club (Literary Art Magazine) Girls Track

Locomotive Express (Coffee Cart) Boys TrackPoetry Club Girls Golf

Robotics Club Boys GolfS.T.A.N.D. Girls Softball

National Honors Society Girls SoccerStudent Council Boys SoccerOutdoors Club Speech, Drama and Debate

FCCLA CheerleadingRodeo Club?

LHS Clubs, Organizations and Activities

If you are an out-of-district student, to begin the registration process of entering Laurel Public Schools students must first register at the Central Administration office: 410 Colorado Avenue, Laurel, MT 59044

Contact person is the District Secretary Patsy Taylor- 628-3351