LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
5-YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN FOR CLASS OF 2011 AND BEYOND
Directions for completing the 5-Year Academic Plan:
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From the internet go to the LCSD Website at www.lyon.k12.nv.us
Click on Students
Click on “Download 5-Year Plan”
Complete all areas of the form. This is a locked form. Tab from box to box to enter
information. Click on the check boxes. Click on the existing course names to get a drop
down list of other course choices. For electives, please type in the name of the course.
5.
Go to “File” on the menu bar
6.
Click “Save As”
7.
Change the location to save the file to the “I” drive. Select the “Students” folder, then
select the “5 Year Plans” folder. You will save your file to that folder.
8.
Re-name the file with this format: Last Name_First Name_Grade
a. Example: Smith_John_10
9.
You may also want to save this file to a disk or flash drive for your own records.
10. Print the completed form, sign the form, and have your parents sign the form.
11. Return the form to your counselor for their signature. A copy will be kept in the
guidance office for future reference.
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LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
5-YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN FOR CLASS OF 2011 AND BEYOND
SCHOOL: YHS
Date:
NAME:
Courses 9TH
CREDIT TYPE
Complete
English I
MATH
Algebra I
SCIENCE
Integrated Sci
U.S. HISTORY
--GOVERNMENT
--ECONOMICS
--SOCIAL STUDIES OTHER World History
ENGLISH
Dual
Credit
Courses 10TH
Complete
Dual
Credit
Courses11TH
Complete
Dual
Credit
Courses
12TH
Complete
English II
Geometry
Biology 1
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English III
Algebra II
--U.S. History
--Economics
---
English IV
Pre-Calculus Hon
----U.S. Government
-----
----Credits Completed
----Credits Completed
---
Dual
Credit
HUMANITIES
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HEALTH
USE OF COMPUTERS
--Health Education
Computer Applications I
---
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
7th/8th gr
Promotion Req.
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Educational
Goal
1.5 cr
1.5 cr
1 cr
1 cr
High School
Technical School
2 year College
4 year College
Military
Other
Post High
Graduation
School Choice Req.
#1
#2
#3
#4
Career
Choice
#1
#2
#3
#4
Total Credits
5
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English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Phys Ed
Health
Computers
Humanities
Electives
Honors Diploma
4 cr
4 cr
3 cr
3 cr
2 cr
½ cr
½ cr
1 cr
4.5 cr
Starting with Graduating Class
of 2011, if a student earns at
least a 3.25 cumulative GPA,
he/she earns an Honors
Diploma. Otherwise, he/she
earns a Standard Diploma.
Total Credits
22 1/2
Check one of the options below:
High School Standard High School
Opt Out
4 cr
4 cr
3 cr
3 cr
2 cr
½ cr
½ cr
1 cr
4.5 cr
Starting with Graduating Class of
2011, if a student earns at least a
3.25 cumulative GPA, he/she earns
an Honors Diploma. Otherwise,
he/she earns a Standard Diploma.
22 ½
4 cr
3 cr
2 cr
3 cr
2 cr
½ cr
½ cr
1 cr
6.5 cr
If you choose to opt out of a standard or
honors diploma you and your parents must
complete district -approved “Opt out
paper work” and meet with the school
administrators and counselor.
22 ½
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LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
5-YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN FOR CLASS OF 2011 AND BEYOND
*Note: Students must take Algebra II and receive an overall GPA of 3.25 for the Millennium Scholarship.
All students must remain in Math/Science until they have passed the HSPE tests
8th Grade
5 Year Plan
Career Pathways
Credit Requirements
CIS Inventory
Job Shadow
Course Registration
Transition Activities
9th Grade
5 Year Plan
Career Pathways
Credit Requirements
CIS Inventory
Job Shadow
Course Registration
Transition Activities
PLAN Test
Explore Test
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
5 Year Plan
Career Pathways
Credit Requirements
CIS Inventory
Job Shadow
Course Registration
Credit Redemption
Proficiency Exam
PLAN Test
PSAT Test
Transcript Review
HOBY
5 Year Plan
Career Pathways
Credit Requirements
CIS Inventory
Job Shadow
Resume Creation
Course Registration
Credit Redemption
Proficiency Exam
PSAT/NMSQT
Job Search
Boys/Girls State
College App Process
Military Presentations
ACT
SAT
ASVAB
Career Fair
Scholarship Search
Transcript Review
5 Year Plan
Career Pathways
Credit Requirements
CIS Inventory
Job Shadow
College Registration
Credit Redemption
Proficiency Exam
Job Search
College App Process
Financial Aid
College Visitations
Sr. Roundtables
College Presentations
Military Presentations
ACT
SAT
ASVAB
Transcript Review
Scholarship Apps.
Career Fair
Proficiency Exam
Math
Reading
Writing
Science
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Fail
Fail
Fail
Fail
CAREER PATHWAYS IDENTIFIED
Agriculture, Food
& Nat Resources
Gov & Public
Administration
Manufacturing
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Architecture &
Construction
Arts, A/V Tech &
Communication
Business, Management
& Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Marketing, Sales &
Service
Science, Technology,
Engineering & Math
Transportation,
Distribution &
Logistics
Education &
Training
Information
Technology
Non-Committed
Finance
Law, Public Safety,
Corrections/Security
Other
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8th Grade Comments
Semester 1 Conference
Semester 2 Conference
LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
5-YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN FOR CLASS OF 2011 AND BEYOND
9th Grade Comments
10th Grade Comments
11th Grade Comments
Semester 1 Conference
Semester 2 Conference
Semester 1 Conference
Semester 2 Conference
Semester 1 Conference
Semester 2 Conference
12th Grade Comments
Semester 1 Conference
Semester 2 Conference
Leadership:
Community Service:
Internships:
Job Shadow:
Sports:
Workshops:
Apprenticeships:
Organizations:
Clubs:
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Student Signature ____________________________ Date __________________________
Parent Signature Indicating Agreement with Plan __________________________________ Date ________________________________
Parent Signature Requesting Meeting with Counselor to Revise Plan _____________________________ Date _____________________
Counselor Signature _________________________________________ Date ________________________________________________
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LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
5-YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN FOR CLASS OF 2011 AND BEYOND
5-YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN GLOSSARY
5-Year Plan
College Application Process
Every student in Lyon County will
have a 5 year plan on file which
includes their class selections,
career pathway, college choice,
program participation, test
completion and school
involvement.
ACT / SAT Test
Seniors work with the High
School Guidance Office to have
their individual transcripts and
applications sent to the colleges
of their choice.
County Career & College Fair
Military Presentations
College entrance exam that many
students take the Spring of their
junior year in high school.
A college and career event that
senior students participate in at
the local convention center.
ASVAB Test
The Armed Services Vocational
Aptitude Battery. Junior and
seniors can take this exam which
gives them valuable information
about their aptitudes and abilities
and how they relate to various
career areas.
Boys/Girls State
Course Registration
Military reps visit the high
schools to talk to interested
junior and senior students
about their various programs.
PLAN Test
Junior students can apply in the
spring to attend this 1 week
government based summer
program.
CIS Inventory
Career Information System
accessible through the website:
www.nvcis.intocareers.org
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The process all students go
through each Spring of the
school year to enroll in classes
they want for the following
school year.
Credit Redemption
Opportunities available to
students to make-up failed
credits needed for graduation.
Credit Requirements
Required classes students need
to take to meet diploma
requirements for graduation
and or advanced diploma and
millennium scholarship.
Job Shadow
Opportunities to spend time
with people in the community
who have careers the student
has an interest in.
Practice ACT exam offered to
students their 10th grade year.
Proficiency Exam
State mandated tests students
must pass as a graduation
requirement. The tests include
math, reading, science and
writing.
PSAT Test
Practice SAT exam offered to
students their 10th and 11th
grade years. The test is a
scholarship qualifying test for
juniors.
Resume Creation
Students will create their own
individual resumes which
reflect their career goals, work
experience, club and sport
participation, etc.
Scholarship Search
The High School Guidance
Office offers a variety of
scholarship opportunities
during their senior year.
Senior Roundtables
District event which seniors
participate in which covers
various topics of post-secondary
interests.
Transcript Review
Counselors meet with the
students in the classroom to
review their permanent
academic records.
Transition
Activities
Career and/or
college related
activities.
HOBY
Hugh Obrian
Youth
Leadership
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5-YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN FOR CLASS OF 2011 AND BEYOND
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