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8 TH GRADE ORIENTATION

8 TH GRADE ORIENTATION. Welcome Class of 2014!!!!!!. WELCOME TO LAKE DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL. OPPORTUNITY AWAITS !. The Choices are Yours. The choices that you make today will have an impact on what you do as an adult, so… Choose Wisely

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8 TH GRADE ORIENTATION

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  1. 8TH GRADE ORIENTATION Welcome Class of 2014!!!!!!

  2. WELCOME TO LAKE DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY AWAITS !

  3. The Choices are Yours • The choices that you make today will have an impact on what you do as an adult, so… Choose Wisely • The counselors, administrators and teachers of LDISD are here to help you make the best choices possible.

  4. But first, let’s learn about a High School Diploma.

  5. What’s a credit? In high school, classes are counted as credits. Classes are worth a half credit per semester. A two semester class is one full credit. Some classes are one semester and count as a half credit.

  6. How many credits do I need to graduate? You must earn 27 credits to graduate from LDHS. We have 8 class periods a day, so you can earn 8 credits each year. It’s possible to earn 32 credits in four years. Most graduates earn 30 credits or more by passing all classes.

  7. What if I fail a class or miss a credit? Graduations Requirements. 4 credits of math 4 credits of science 4 credits of english 4 credits of social studies 2 credits of a foreign language 1 computer credit 1 fines arts credit 1 health/speech credit 1 ½ P.E. credits If you fail a class, you have the opportunity to recover the credit during Tier II at the end of the school year. If the credit is not earned during Tier II, you will need to attend Summer School.

  8. What is a Prerequisite? A prerequisite is a required class that must be taken BEFORE you take another class. Example: you must take Art 1 before you can take ceramics, painting, photography, or any other advanced art class. Art 1 is a prerequisite to the advanced art classes.

  9. What is a Pre-AP class? A Pre-AP class is one that is more challenging in subject material and depth of study. Pre-AP courses are prerequisites for AP classes in most subject areas. AP courses are available to grades 10-12.

  10. What’s a Dual Credit Course? Dual credit courses are those that will earn both high school and college credit. We offer some dual credit courses on the LDHS campus, while others can be taken on the college campuses of NCTC , UNT, or TWU. You will be eligible for these classes during the summer after your sophomore year.

  11. What’s the difference between a required class and an elective? Elective choices reflect a student’s personal preferences and abilities. Requirements are classes that all students must take in order to graduate.

  12. Required Credits: Class of 2014

  13. What foreign language classes are offered? American Sign Language and Spanish

  14. What classes count as “fine art” credits? Art, Choir, Band (also ½ P.E.), Dance (also counts for a P.E.), Music, Theatre, Technical Theatre Each of these classes have additional classes for further study in subsequent years.

  15. What credit do I get for band? Each year of Band fulfills ½ P.E. credit and ½ Fine Arts credit. Fall semester=1/2 P.E., Spring= Find Arts. LDHS requires 1.5 PE credits for graduation.

  16. What classes need signatures of recommendation by my teachers? You must get the signature of the appropriate teacher, sponsor or coach to participate in these areas: Sports Pre-AP classes Band Spanish 2

  17. Athletic Information UIL Sports Options: Football Basketball Tennis Golf Volleyball Baseball Softball Soccer Track Cross-Country Powerlifting Please sign up for athletics and list the specific sport in the lines provided on the registration form. Signature for recommendation is required.

  18. What courses should I choose? Here’s an example of a typical 9th grade schedule: 1. Athletics 2. Algebra 1 3. Biology 4. World Geography 5. English 1 6. Art 1 7. Spanish 1 8. One of the “Principles” classes

  19. DATES TO REMEMBER: • Pre-Registration Forms Due: FRIDAY, Jan. 22nd. Turn in these forms to your Middle School Counselor.

  20. Department Contact Scheduled Meeting Athletics Scott Head shead@ldisd.net FCCLA Tonya Monden tmonden@ldisd.net FFA Chris Bean cbean@ldisd.net AP Cynthia Powers Jan 21, 6:00pm- Lecture Hall cpowers@ldisd.net Cheerleading Kristin Stewart Feb 23, 6:00pm- Lecture Hall kstewart@ldisd.net Band Tony Daniels June 1 & 3, 6:30pm-Lecture Hall adaniels@ldisd.net Drill Team Amy Huff March 29, 6:00pm-Lecture Hall ahuff@ldisd.net Counseling Debbie Cantrell dcantrell@ldisd.net

  21. 2010 – 2011 PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

  22. 8TH GRADE ORIENTATION Welcome class of 2014!!!!

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