WELCOME
TO
LAPORTE HIGH
SCHOOL
Slicer Pride Video
COURSE SELECTION
PROCESS
High school counselors gave
presentations to the 8th grade classes at
Boston, Kesling, and St. Johns last
week
The counseling staff will return to
these schools and assist students with
their final course selections
HOW MANY CHOICES ARE
THERE?
8TH grade students have to decide on
15 course selections for their freshman
year
These selections can come from 38
different courses offered to 9th grade
students
Last day to make a change to the
schedule is the last Friday of April.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The State of Indiana has adopted four
diploma types for students entering the 9th
grade
A general diploma
The CORE 40 diploma becomes the
default diploma for La Porte High School
Students
A Core 40 with Academic Honors
diploma is available
A Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma is also
available
The Core 40 Diploma
48 credits are required for graduation (one credit for each
trimester course earning a passing grade) and must come
from the following areas:
Language Arts
8 credits
Social Studies
6 credits
Mathematics
6 credits
Science
6 credits
Health and Wellness
1 credit
Physical Education
2 credits
Personal Financial Responsibility
1 credit
Directed Electives
5 credits
General Electives
13 credits
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
REQUIREMENTS
8 Credits from a combination of
literature, composition, and speech
It is required that students pass a
speech course, either Speech A or
B (interested students may take
both)
Social Studies Requirements
2 credits in United States History
1 credit in United States Government
1 credit in Economics
2 credits from World History/Civilization or
Geography/History of the World
2 credits in World History/Civilization
• AP World History/Civ (Grade 10-12) OR
2 credits in Geography/History of the World
Mathematics Requirements
Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II
Students are required to earn six (6)
credits in Math in Grades 9-12.
Students will be required to be enrolled
in a Math or Quantitative Reasoning
course each year they are in High
School
Science Requirements
2 credits in Biology
2 credits in chemistry, physics,
or integrated chemistry-physics
2 additional credits in Core 40
science courses
Personal Finance
™Personal Financial Responsibility
™or Economics
Directed Elective Requirements
The 5 credits must come from:
World Languages
Fine Arts
Career-technical
Core 40 with Academic Honors
Additional Requirements
Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits and
Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits, and
Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits, and
Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that will count toward the
diploma, and
Have a grade point average of “B” or above, and
Complete one of the following:
Two Advanced Placement courses and corresponding AP exams
Academic, transferable dual high school/college courses resulting in 6
college credits
One Advanced Placement course and corresponding AP exam and
academic transferable dual high school/college course(s) resulting in 3
college credits
Score 1750 or higher combined SAT (min of 530 on each section)
Score a 26 composite ACT score
Core 40 with Technical Honors
Additional Requirements
Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that will
count toward the diploma, and
Have a grade point average of “B” or above, and
Complete a career-technical program resulting in
8-10 credits, and
Must meet requirements in 2 of the following:
2 Dual Credit or AP Courses
Pass Work Keys , Accuplacer, or CompassTest
Earn a state-approved, industry-recognized certification
So, What Are My Course Choices?
All freshmen (9th graders) must take:
2 trimesters of English (lit 9, comp 9,)
2-3 trimesters of Math (Algebra I–1, 2, 3
or accelerated Geometry 1,2)
2 trimesters of either Biology or Earth
Science
Preparing for College & Careers
Other Course Selections
English ---- Speech A, Debate, or Adv. Speech
Social Studies --- Geography and History of the
World A and/or B, or World Civilization A
and/or B,
World Languages --- French 1, German 1,
Spanish 1
Art --- 2-D Art, 3-D Art, or Art History
Music --- Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Concert Orchestra
1, 2, 3; or, Beginning Chorus A, B, C
Family/Consumer Sciences --- Nutrition 1, 2;
Textiles 1, 2; or Interpersonal Relations
Choices Continued
Business/Technology --- Intro to Business, or
Digital Citizenship
Industrial Technology --- Introduction to
Engineering Design; Principles of Engineering;
Intro to Design Processes; Aeronautics;
Transportation Systems
Physical Education --- Basic Physical Education
A, B
Health and Wellness --- Health
For Questions or Assistance
La Porte High School Guidance department
362-4503
Freshman counselors for 2014-15 are:
Mrs. Hunt --- students A - G
Mrs. Barnes --- students H - O
Mr. Wiley --- students P - Z
LPHS GENERAL INFORMATION
TRIMESTER SCHEDULE
3 TWELVE WEEK TERMS (SEMESTERS)
5 CLASSES PER DAY
REPORT CARD EVERY 6 WEEKS
1 ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL & 3
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS SPLIT EACH
GRADE LEVEL.
POLICE LIAISON- OFFICER
GENERAL
BOOK RENTAL - 3X PER YEAR
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE
ONCE EACH SEMESTER
APPROPRIATE DRESS
SAGGING PANTS
LOW CUT TOPS
SUCCESS PERIOD 7:15 – 7:40 a.m.
MAKE UP WORK, HELP
General Information
Excessive tardies will result in loss of
credit.
Result of standing & talking during passing
period
Parent access: prior password at MS still
works here at LPHS. Keep in a safe
place. If lost, you must open a new
password.
ELECTRONICS
Phones are not to be used in the classroom
unless they have direct permission from the
teacher.
Can use at breakfast and lunch in the
cafeteria.
Not responsible for lost or stolen electronics
– leave in lockers.
If the item is expensive, then keep at home.
ATTENDANCE
PHONE CALLS TO REPORT ABSENCES
5 DAY LIMIT PER SEMESTER
MAKE UP TIME AND WORK AFTER
SCHOOL IN DETENTION
EXEMPTION FORMS FOR SPECIAL
CIRCUMSTANCES – attendance office
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS BEFORE
OR AFTER SCHOOL WHEN POSSIBLE
CLUBS, EXTRACURRICULAR
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
ABOUT 30 CLUBS
• ASK TEACHERS FOR NAME OF SPONSORS
• LISTEN TO ANNOUNCEMENTS
• CHECK WITH STUDENT SERVICES
• CHECK LPHS WEBSITE FOR LIST
20 VARSITY SPORTS
• CONTACT ATHLETIC OFFICE
• LISTEN TO ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWSPAPER
• PHYSICALS REQUIRED
How to Succeed
Parent Access or create a schedule to keep
track of homework and tests.
Create a quiet study area
Talk about stress. Be sure they take breaks.
Make sure your teen eats healthy foods and
gets enough sleep.
Discuss ways to deal with conflict
peacefully.
How to Succeed
Teach ways to not give in to negative peer
pressure.
Explain the dangers of alcohol and drugs.
Talk about dating and choosing friends
wisely.
Talk with your teen about setting goals for
high school and beyond.
Encourage your teen to take challenging
courses.
Thank You for
Attending Tonight.
Student Orientation is in
August with the option of
online registration.
See You Next Fall!