Laurel High School
8th Grade Orientation
 Welcome
 Graduation Requirements
 High School Completer Options
 Career Academies
 AP/IB Programs
 Electives
 Sample 9th Grade Schedule
 Planning Your Future @ LHS
 Promotion Requirements
 Registration Timeline
 Questions and Answers
A great education
A great community
Some things you’ll want to know…
The Administrative Team
 Dwayne Jones, Principal
 Cathy Strine-Adams,
Assistant Principal
 Michael Dinkins, Assistant
Principal
 Carrie Curry,
Assistant Principal
 Arika Pritchett-Sellman,
Assistant Principal
 Anthony Scott, Assistant
Principal
 Karen Coley,
Assistant Principal
Laurel High School
Professional School Counselors
Mrs. Tia Harris
Mrs. Elizabeth Lesser
Ms. Renee Richardson
Mrs. Rachel Mitchell
Ms. Monique Graves
Mrs. Terri Collins-Swain
Pre-IB & IB students
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KE-PO
PR-Z
Dept. Chair
Laurel High School Schedule
8 blocks
A & B Days – 4 blocks each day
7:45-2:25 pm
Daily Schedule
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
4th Period
7:45-9:11 am
9:18-10:44 am
10:51-12:51 pm
12:58-2:25 pm
Graduation Requirements
What do I need for graduation?
21 credits
4 credits English
3 credits Social Studies
(U.S. History, LSN
Gov’t, World History)
3 credits Lab Science
(Biology)
4 credits Math
(Algebra 1CC,
Geometry CC, Algebra 2CC)
Graduation Requirements,
cont.
1 credit Fine Art
1 credit Foundations of Technology
½ credit Health
 ½ credit Personal Fitness
Completer:
*2 credits Foreign Language
or
*2 credits Advanced Technology
or
*State Approved Program
 Electives
Graduation Requirements
Attendance (4 years of study beyond grade 8)
PARCC Assessment Tests
(English 9, English 10, English 11, Algebra 1,
Geometry, Algebra 2
High School Assessment Tests
(Biology, Government)
Student Service (24 hours)
Completer Programs
 Foreign Language (2 credits)
Two credits in same foreign language
 CCRD (4 credits) (2-year Program)
CCRD 1 & 2
CCRD Work Experience
 Technical Academy* (4-9 credits)
Automotive Technician
6 credits
Cosmetology
9 credits
Nursing Assistant
4 credits (12th grade program)
Computer Networking
4 credits
* Requires Application
Career Academies offered at
Laurel HS
• Academy of Global Studies
• International Relations & Studies
• International Business & Finance
• Academy of Law, Education, & Public Service
• Child Growth & Development
• Forensics
• Pre-Law & Social Justice
• Teacher Academy
Academy of Global Studies
(Required Electives)
• International Business & Finance
Geography/Global Issues
Principles of Finance/Financial Services
Business in a Global Economy/Global Economics
Ethics in Business/Career Academy Capstone
World Language 1-4
• International Relations & Studies
Geography/Global Issues
Linguistics/Study Abroad
World Language/World Language
Study Abroad or Internship (Summer)
Foreign Policy/Philosophy
World Language 1-4
Academy of Law, Education, & Public
Service
(Required Electives)
• Child Growth & Development
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Foundations of Education
Child Development 1
Child Development 2
Child Development Internship
• Forensics
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Forensics 1
Forensic Law/Forensic Psychology
Forensics 2
Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology
Academy of Law, Education & Public Service
(Required Electives)
• Pre-Law & Social Justice
Practical Law/LEPS Debate
Civil Rights Law/Constitutional Law
Law, Writing, & Research/Law Seminar
Philosophy/Career Academy Capstone
• Teacher Academy
Foundations of Education
Human Growth & Development through Adolescence
Teaching as a Profession
Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction
Education Academy Internship
Advanced Placement
at Laurel High School
AP courses offered at LHS
• BIOLOGY
• CALCULUS
• ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
• ENGLISH
LITERATURE
• FRENCH
LANGUAGE
• WORLD HISTORY
• U.S. GOVERNMENT
• PSYCHOLOGY
• SPANISH LANGUAGE
• UNITED STATES
HISTORY
• MUSIC THEORY
AP and College Success™
Students who take AP
courses and exams
are much more likely
than their peers to
complete a bachelor’s
degree in four years or
less.
Source: Camara, Wayne (2003).
College Persistence, Graduation, and
Remediation. College Board Research
Notes (RN-19). New York, NY:
College Board.
How to Prepare for AP Classes
Recommendations
• Enroll in honors courses at LHS
• Honors courses are aligned to support AP curriculum and
critical thinking
• Develop a strong work ethic, time management skills
and good study habits
International Baccalaureate
at Laurel High School
Who should consider IB?
Students who
• have a strong ability, aptitude, and genuine interest in
learning;
• have an intellectual curiosity and self-motivation;
• have a strong work ethic, time management skills
and good study habits;
• have the highest academic and personal integrity;
• have an aspiration to become a member of a
community of learners.
IB Program
The Laurel High School IB Program is open to all
qualified students. We strive for the best
possible success of our students.
IB is a very difficult program that requires a high
level of commitment from 9th to 12th grade.
Application Process
Prerequisites: Algebra I and Level One of a Foreign Language in 8th
grade
•Community Service
•Awards from Middle School
•3 Teacher Recommendations
•Personal Statement Essay
•Grades from 7th and 8th grade above a 2.5 GPA (competitive)
Applications available very soon online;
Due March 2015
Laurel IB Program
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Allen Diewald, IB Coordinator
Tia Harris, IB Counselor
LHS 301-497-2050
Extension 84363
Laurel High School Website
IB Tab for IB info
Email:
Allen.Diewald@pgcps.org
Electives offered at LHS
Foreign Language
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Spanish
French
German
Chinese
Portuguese
Performing Arts & Music
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Chorus
Band
Orchestra
Basic Guitar
Basic/Intermediate
Piano
Drama
Dance
Visual Arts
• Art 1
• Crafts 1 & 2
• Drawing & Painting 1
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Ceramics 1 & 2
Computer Graphics
World Art
IB Art
Business Education
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Entrepreneurship
Business Law
Business Economics
Accounting
Principles of Finance
Business Global Economics
Financial Services
Family & Consumer Sciences
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Foods Technology
Fashion Design
Child Development
Financial Literacy for
Teens
Foundations of
Education
Typical 9th Grade Schedule
Grade 9
English
Science
Math
Social
Studies
Foreign
Language
Required
Academy
Courses
Additional Required
Courses
English 9
Integrating
the Sciences
Algebra 1
U.S.
History
World
Language
Level 1
Academy
elective
Health/Personal
Fitness
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Elective (Fine Art,
FOT, or other)
Choosing Classes
• Students will receive a registration worksheet from 8th
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grade counselor
Counselor/Parents will discuss choices with students
Complete Career Academy application
Choose classes (and alternates)
Teachers will make recommendations
Students will meet with counselors from LHS in March
at the middle school
Planning for your future
Career Goals
Interests
Motivation
Take classes because the class is important
to you.
A Time to Learn, Grow, Enjoy and
Change
• High School is much more than classes
• Students should get involved
• Students are the most important part
of the high school family
• The staff is here for students
Student Expectations
Academic Honesty
Appropriate Dress
(Uniform)
Attendance
Respecting Others
and School
Environment
Cumulative GPA
(Grade Point Average)
• EVERY grade counts – beginning with the 9th
grade (and 8th grade courses taken for high
school credit)
• Determines academic standing or class rank
all thru high school and final class rank
• Goes on final transcripts sent to Colleges,
Universities, scholarship programs, and
employers
• Remains on Permanent Record
It’s Your Future!
Get Involved!
Students
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Set clear goals
Get organized
Set aside study time
Get help when you
need it
Join extracurricular
activities
Parents
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• Discuss classes and
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listen to your child
Offer to help
Monitor activities and
jobs
Hold your child
accountable
Athletics
Sports
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Boys and Girls Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Boy’s & Girls Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Baseball
Softball
Wrestling
Indoor/Outdoor Track
Activities
 The Shield, School
Newspaper
 Yearbook
 Art Club
 Debate Club
 Outdoors Club
 Drama Club
 Dance Team
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French Honor Society
STEM Club
Asian Student Association
Mock Trial
SGA
Spanish Honor Society
Step Team
National Honor Society
Fashion Club/Modeling
Gaming/Anime Club
Hispanic Student Association
African Student Association
Promotion Requirements
Grade 9 to Grade 10
Earn 5 credits
1 English credit
1 Math credit
Promotion Requirements
Grade 10 to Grade
11
Earn 10 credits
2 English credits
2 Math credits
1 Science credit
1 Social Studies credit
Promotion Requirements
Grade 11 to Grade
12
Earn 14 credits
3 English credits
3 Math credits
1 Science credit
1 Social Studies credit
and
Be able to fulfill all
graduation
requirements
Not exceed 9 credits
Registration Timeline
Registration: March 30 @ MLK
March 31-April 1 @ DDE
Notification of Requests: Mailed in May with
Progress Reports
Schedule Adjustments: May-June 17
(contact counselor for change)
Official Schedules: First day of school August
2015
Keeping in Touch
 Please visit our website:
http://laurelhscounseling.weebly.com
For information about
 Upcoming Events
 Important news
 Department information
 Guidance and scholarships
 Career Information and links
 Staff contact information
 Telephone
301-497-2050
Keep in mind…
making sound decisions
will lead to
satisfying and successful
experiences!