The document summarizes information presented at an 8th grade parent night about course selection for high school. It provides an overview of the course selection process, the philosophy of the high school, acceleration and credit options, graduation requirements, the course registration booklet, and the scheduling and registration timeline. Departments and sample course descriptions are also included.

1. 8 th Grade Parent Night 1/28/10

2. Welcome and Introductions Jeff Gustason, Principal Kim Buelt, Associate Principal

3. Tonight’s Purpose To provide information related to course selection for next year. Why so early? Course selection determines # of sections of each course. # sections determine # of staff needed. Our goal…to have the BEST TEACHERS!

4. Tonight’s Plan Overview of course selection process Overview of Registration Booklet Introduce online registration

5. High School Philosophy L-MHS is a comprehensive high school. Students are encouraged to take a wide variety of course work, get involved in athletics, fine arts, and clubs/organizations. The high school task is to provide a well-rounded set of tools for each student…not to produce “specialists”. The changing workplace, the changing economy, the need for lifelong learning require this approach.

6. High School Opportunities Our daily schedule will provide nearly unlimited opportunities for: course acceleration college credit or Advanced Placement (AP) credit internships or other community-based experiences wide array of co-curricular experiences

7. Course Acceleration Options English English 9 or English I Science Earth/Physical Science or Biology Social Studies U.S. History or U.S. History I Math Per math series choice in middle school Foreign Language Per foreign language choice in middle school

8. Counseling Staff Greg Hall 9th Grade (A-K) 447-3074 Laura Gallo 9 th Grade (L-Z) 447-3175 David Kennedy Grade 10-12 (A-F) 447-3104 Denae Zigtema Grade 10-12 (G-K) 447-3098 Steve Schuett Grade 10-12 (L-R) 447-3071 Mary Griswold Grade 10-12 (S-Z) 447-3072 Todd Goodell Academic Counselor 447-3073

9. Registration Booklet Overview Academic Guidelines Course Descriptions Menu pages Daily Schedule Regents University Admission requirements *Full Program of Studies, for grades 9-12, available online; hard copies are on reserve in the Counseling office & Media Centers at the HS & at OR & EX.

10. Graduation Requirements 250 credits 40 English (E9 or EI, EII, EIII, Speech or Acting) 30 Social Studies (US, World, Govt) 30 Math 30 Science (Biology, physical) 20 PE plus Health

11. Minimum course Load 70 credits (82.5 possible) for students in grades 9,10,11 60 credits for seniors Internships PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Act) Volunteering

12. Modified Block Schedule Quarter Block Classes (PE, Art, Construction) Semester Block Classes (Eng. 9, Science) Traditional Classes-All Year (Math, Choir, Band)

13. Daily Schedule: Early Bird Start: 7:15 End: 7:55 Early Session Start: 8:00 End: 8:45 Period 1 8:45 - 9:25 Block 1 8:45 – 10:10 Period 2 9:30 – 10:10 Period 3 10:15 – 11:00 (announcements) Block 2 10:15 - 11:45 Period 4 11:05 - 11:45 Period 5 11:50 - 12:55 (Lunch/Channel 1) Block 3 11:50 - 1:40 Period 6 1:00 - 1:40 Period 7 1:45 - 2:25 Block 4 1:45 – 3:10 Period 8 2:30 – 3:10 Lunch from: Class from: Lunch A: 11:45 - 12:10 12:15 - 12:55 or 12:15 - 1:40 Lunch B: 12:30 - 12:55 11:50 - 12:30 Lunch C: 1:15 - 1:40 11:50 - 1:15

15. Department Course Title Course Number Pre-Req. Cr. Hrs. Format Length Grade(s) Agri/Aqua Science Gen. Ag Science AGR110 None 5 Block 2 Qtr 9-12 Art Design: Art Basics/Art Fundamentals ART110 None 5 Block 1 Qtr 9-12 Beginning Drawing ART115 ART110 5 Block 1 Qtr 9-12 Beginning Ceramics ART125 ART110 5 Block 1Qtr 9-12 Beginning Painting ART135 ART110 5 Block 1 Qtr 9-12 3-D Art ART145 ART110 5 Block 1 Qtr 9-12 Business Business for Teens BUS110 None 5 Block 1Qtr 9-10 Computer Business Application BUS115 None 5 Block 1Qtr 9-12 Adv. Computer Business Application BUS215 BUS115 5 Block 1Qtr 9-12 Web Design Principles BUS315 BUS215 5 Block 1 Qtr 9-12 PowerPoint Multimedia BUS405 None 5 Block 1Qtr 9-12 English English 9 ENG110 None 10 Block 2Qtr 9 English I ENG130 None 10 Block 2Qtr 9 Academic Lit. I ENG105 Approval 5 Block 1Qtr 9 English Language Learner English Language Learner I ENG140 Approval 10 40 Min. 2 Sem. 9-12 English Language Learner II ENG 245 Approval 10 40 Min. 2 Sem. 9-12 Family & Consumer Science Teen Living FAM110 None 10 Block 2 Qtr 9 Foreign Language French I FOR110 None 10 40 Min. 2 Sem. 9-12 Spanish I FOR130 None 10 40 Min. 2 Sem. 9-12 French II FOR210 FOR110>75% 10 40 Min. 2 Sem. 9-12 Spanish II FOR230 FOR130>75% 10 40 Min. 2 Sem. 9-12 P.E. P.E. 9 HPE110 None 5 Block 1 Qtr 9

16. Course: Design:Art Basics/Art Fundamentals Course #: ART110 Grade Level: 9-12 Credit s : 5 Length: 1 quarter Format: Block Prerequisite: None Considerations: This course is a basic design class which is required for all students before they take any of the art classes. Sections of ART110U for 11 th and 12 th graders only. 11 th and 12 th may sign up for either ART110 or ART110U. Course Description: This course is designed around the seven elements and principles of art. Projects will give students a better understanding of these art elements and principles through direct application. Students will develop art skills through the use of a variety of mediums. Skills Needed to be Successful: Love of art and making things Ability to listen to and follow directions Productive work ethic Expectations: Students will: Consider what art is and practice how to judge it. Develop basic drawing skills. Demonstrate application of design elements and principles using a variety of media, including computer technology. Create works of art that reflect knowledge of particular cultures or artists. Develop critical thinking skills through the study of art criticism. Career Pathway(s) Related to Content : All Career Pathways Course: Beginning Drawing Course #: ART115 Grade Level: 9-12 Credit s : 5 Length: 1 quarter Format: Block Prerequisite: Art 110 Considerations: This course will require writing assignments, research, and weekly drawings in a sketchbook. Course Description: Students will draw from both life and photographic images. Emphasis will be placed on tone, line, value, and proportion. Students will also learn linear perspective drawing. The works of other artists, past and present, will be studied. Skills Needed to be Successful: Ability to follow directions Creativity and imagination Desire to improve visual art problem solving skills Expectations: Students will: apply media, techniques, and processes with skill and confidence. use one linear perspective correctly. identify how other cultures use design. create artwork that is specifically related to particular elements and principles of art. describe and analyze artwork using correct art vocabulary. Career Pathway(s) Related to Content : All Career Pathways

22. Registration Process Step one: The high school counselors will be going to the middle schools to hand out and to go over the registration materials. If you do not currently attend a LM middle school, please contact Greg Hall or Laura Gallo for registration information Step two: The students will take the material home and work with their parents on selecting courses that they want to take for the following school year. Step three: Fill out the course request sheet. Step four: The students will register on-line using their Powerschool page (from home or at school if they do not have internet access) and the “window” is open from Jan. 25th at 7:00 PM and it ends on Feb. 5th at 3:00 PM. Step five: Turn in the signed (Parent & Student) course request sheet to middle school guidance office.

23. Getting Started!! Linn-Mar Community School District Website: http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us Schools, High School, Web Site Power School, Public Enter student or parent username & password Click on Registration Choose courses as provided via drop down menu

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25. Registration Assistance Office Hours : Connections Or Call : A-K Greg Hall 447-3074 L-Z Laura Gallo 447-3175

26. Scheduling Issues Starting May ? Office Hours: Excelsior- Connections Oak Ridge-Connections HS – call Greg or Laura

27. Upcoming opportunities for 8 th grade students and parents: High School visit: May 9 th grade orientation: Aug. 13 Registration/fee payments: early August First day of school: Aug. 18