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Where Eagles Soar!!
Allen High School Lowery Freshman
Center
Welcome Class of 2019
You have a freshman…
Things you may need to know about Lowery.
Homework
Social Media
Dress Code
Tutorials
Clubs and Organizations
Allen High School Lowery Freshman
Center
INTRODUCTIONS
Advanced
Academics
Overview of Advanced Courses • LFC Advanced Course enrollment- 73% • Purpose of advanced courses • Difference between on-level and advanced • Advanced Placement (available 9th-12th grades) • International Baccalaureate (available 11th-12th grades) • Dual Credit (available 11th-12th grades)
• Course load • Transition from middle school to high school– allow some time! • GPA • Endorsements
Advanced Courses at LFC
Pre-AP/IB:
• English 1 & GT Phoenix English 1
• Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2
• Biology
• Art 1
• World Geography
• Spanish 1 & 2, French 1 & 2, German 1
• Spanish 1 & 2 for Native Speakers
AP:
• Human Geography ▫ 23% enrolled
▫ 82% pass rate on last year’s exam
Acronyms:
HB5: House Bill 5
CTE or “CATE”: Career and Technology
Education
LOTE: Language other than English
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Acronyms:
AP: Advanced Placement
IB: International Baccalaureate
GPA: Grade Point Average
EOC: End Of Course Exam
Terms for Graduation Plans (HB5):
Endorsement: Umbrella that includes 5 areas
of study
Cluster: Specific area of study within an
endorsement.
Pathway: Sequence of courses within
a cluster.
Quick History lesson:
Long before the state required the 4X4
(4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 4 Social
Studies) Allen was already requiring most of
these courses at that time.
Likewise, long before HB5, our students have
been selecting courses, particularly
electives, that best fit their talents or
academic ability.
NEW!!!!
GRADUATION
PLANS
An endorsement is
basically asking:
Where are my strengths
academically, and what
do I like to do?
However, endorsement
choices may be limited
due to pre-requisites for
certain programs.
Courses related to: • Cultural Studies
• English Literature
• Fine Arts
• History
• Political Science
• World Languages
Arts &
Humanities
AR
TS &
HU
MA
NIT
IES
END
OR
SEM
ENT
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES, Advanced Social Studies Pathway
World Geography, On-Level or PreAP/IB (1)
or
AP Human Geography (1)
World History (1)
or
AP World History (1)
U. S. History (1)
or
AP U. S. History (1)
or
IB History of the Americas (Full IB)
(1)
and/or
Social Studies Elective (1)
Government/Economics (1)
or
AP Government (.5)
And
AP Economics (.5)
or
IB 20th Century Topics (Full IB) (1)
And
Economics (.5)
and/or
Social Studies Elective (1)
PERFORMING ARTS, Music Pathway (Note: IB Fine Arts Options are open Enrollment)
Band, Choir, or Orchestra Year One (1)
Band, Choir, or Orchestra
Year Two (1)
or
Adv. Music Band (1)
Band, Choir, or Orchestra
Year Three (1)
or
Adv. Music Band (1)
And
AP Music Theory
Band, Choir, or Orchestra
Year Four (1)
or
Adv. Music Band (1)
And
IB Music
PERFORMING ARTS, Dance Pathway
Dance Year One (1)
or
Color Guard Year One (1)
or
Tallenettes Year One (1)
Dance Year Two (1)
or
Color Guard Year Two (1)
or
Tallenettes Year Two (1)
Dance Year Three (1)
or
Color Guard Year Three (1)
or
Tallenettes Year Three (1)
Dance Year Four (1)
or
Color Guard Year Four (1)
or
Tallenettes Year Four (1)
PERFORMING ARTS, Theater Pathway
Theater Year One (1)
or
Technical Theater Year One (1)
Theater Year Two (1)
or
Technical Theater Year Two
(1)
Theater Year Three (1)
or
Technical Theater Year Three (1)
Theater Year Four (1)
or
Technical Theater Year Four (1)
ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS
LFC Courses Available:
Art 1
Communication Applications (Speech)
Dance
Foreign Language
Music
Theater
Courses related to:
• Accounting
• Agricultural Science
• Audio/visual Communication
• Business Management
• Finance
• Graphic Design
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Information Technology
Business & Industry
BU
SIN
ESS
& IN
DU
STR
Y E
ND
OR
SEM
ENT
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES, Veterinary Technology Pathway
Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural
Resources (.5)
and
Professional Standards in
Agribusiness (.5)
Livestock Production (.5)
and
Small Animal Management (.5)
or
Wildlife , Fisheries & Ecology
Management (.5)
Veterinary Medical
Applications (1)
Veterinary Assistant certification option
Practicum in Agriculture Veterinary
Medicine (2)
Veterinary Assistant certification option
or
Advanced Animal Science (1)
AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES, Horticulture Landscape Design Pathway
Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural
Resources (.5)
and
Professional Standards in
Agribusiness (.5)
Horticulture Science (1)
or
Principles & Elements of
Floral Design (1)
Advanced Plant & Soil Science (1)
or
Problems and Solutions I,
Floral Design (1)
Floral Design Certification option
Practicum in Agriculture
Horticulture (2)
or
Practicum in Agriculture
Floral Design (2)
Floral Design Certification option
AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES, Ag Mechanics Pathway
Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural
Resources (.5)
and
Professional Standards in
Agribusiness (.5)
Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Technologies
(1)
Agricultural Facilities Design & Fabrication (1)
NCCER Welding certification
Practicum in Agriculture Ag Mechanics & Metal
Tech (2)
NCCER Welding certification
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION, Architectural Design Pathway
Principles of Architecture
Construction (.5)
and
Communication Applications (.5)
Architectural Design (1)
Advanced Architectural
Design (2)
AutoCAD certification option
or
Collin College Engineering Graphics (.5)
and
Collin College Basic Computer Aided Drafting
(CAD) (.5)
Practicum in Architectural
Design (2)
or
Collin College Intermediate Computer Aided
Drafting (.5)
and
Collin College Advanced Computer Aided
Drafting (.5)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS
LFC Courses Available:
Business Info Management Prin of Arts, Audio,
Communication App ( Speech) Video Tech & Comm
Hotel Management Prin of Business,Mkt&Finance
Journalism Prin of Hospitality
Principles of Agriculture Prin of Information Technology
Principles of Architecture Prof Stand in Agribusiness
Restaurant Management
Courses related to: • General
endorsement requirements
Multidisciplinary Studies
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS
MU
LTID
ISC
IPLI
NA
RY
EN
DO
RSE
MEN
T
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
MULTIDISCIPLINARY, Pathway
Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement allows a student to select courses from the curriculum of
each endorsement area described above and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from
multiple content areas sufficient to complete the Distinguished Level of Achievement under the
Foundation program.
Courses related to: • Education &
Training
• Health Sciences
• JROTC
• Law Enforcement & Security
Public Services
PUBLIC SERVICE ENDORSEMENT PATHWAYS
PU
BLI
C S
ERV
ICE
END
OR
SEM
ENT
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
EDUCATION & TRAINING, Pathway
Principles of Education & Training (.5)
and
Speech (.5)
Human Growth &
Development (1)
Instructional Practices in Education & Training
(2) Practicum in Education & Training (2)
HEALTH SCIENCE, Health Care Professions Pathway (Certified Nurse Aide & Emergency Medical Technician)
Medical Terminology (.5)
and
Speech (.5)
Principles of Health Science (1)
Health Science (2)
Certified Nursing Aide
certification (CNA)
Practicum in Health Science (2)
Emergency Medical Technician
certification (EMT)
or
Practicum in Health Science
(Internship) (2)
HEALTH SCIENCE, Medical Science Professions Pathway (Pharmacy Technician)
Medical Terminology (.5)
and
Speech (.5)
Principles of Health Science (1) Anatomy & Physiology of Human Systems (1)
Practicum in Health Science (2)
Pharmacy Technician certification
or
Medical Microbiology (.5)
and
Pathophysiology (.5)
JROTC - Marine Corps
JROTC I (1) JROTC II (1) JROTC III (1) JROTC IV (1)
LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY, Law Enforcement Pathway * Will only be offered if enough students select this course.
Principles of Law, Public Safety, & Security (.5)
and
Speech (.5)
*Law Enforcement I (1)
Courses not available until 2016-17
Law Enforcement II (2)
Dispatch certification option
or
Forensic Science (1)
Courses not available until 2017-18
Court Systems & Practices (1)
or
Practicum in Law, Public Safety, and Security (2)
LFC Courses Available:
JROTC
Medical Terminology
Principles of Education & Training
Principles of Law, Public Safety & Security
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
(STEM)
Courses related to: • Mathematics
• Engineering
• Information Management
• Science
• Technology
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM) PATHWAYS
SCIE
NC
E, T
ECH
NO
LOG
Y, E
NG
INEE
RIN
G &
MA
TH (
STEM
)
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
ENGINEERING, Robotics Pathway
Concepts of Engineering &
Technology (.5)
and
Speech (.5)
Electronics (1)
Robotics & Automation (1)
or
Colin College Robotic Fundamentals
Engineering Design &
Presentation (1)
or
Colin College Basic Computer Aided Drafting
(CAD)
ENGINEERING, Engineering Pathway
Concepts of Engineering &
Technology (.5)
and
Speech (.5)
Engineering Design & Presentation (1)
AutoCAD certification option
Advanced Engineering Design & Presentation
(2)
or
Colin College Intro to Engineering (.5)
Engineering Design &
Problem Solving (1)
or
Engineering Math (1)
ENGINEERING, Electronics Technology Pathway
Concepts of Engineering &
Technology (.5)
and
Speech (.5)
Electronics (1)
Collin College Digital Fundamentals (.5)
and
Collin College DC Circuits (.5)
Collin College Introduction to Engineering (.5)
and
Collin College AC Circuits (.5)
ENGINEERING, Computer Networking Pathway
Concepts of Engineering &
Technology (.5)
and
Speech (.5)
Electronics (1)
or
Computer Science 1 (1)
Collin College CCNA 1 Cisco- Introduction to
Networks (.5)
and
Collin College CCNA 2- Routing and Switching
Essentials (.5)
Collin College CCNA 3 – Scaling Networks (.5)
and
Collin College CCNA 4 – Connecting Networks
(.5)
ENGINEERING, Electronic Engineering Technology Pathway
Concepts of Engineering &
Technology (.5)
and
Speech (.5)
Engineering Design & Presentation (1)
AutoCAD certification option
or
Electronics (1)
Collin College Digital Fundamentals (.5)
and
Collin College DC Circuits (.5)
Collin College AC Circuits (.5)
and
Collin College Fundamentals of Solar Cell
Engineering (.5)
LFC Courses Available:
Business Information Management
Concepts of Engineering & Design
Principles of Information Technology
Course Selection Sheet • Do not sign up for courses
that counted for high school
credit that you had this year in
middle school:
Algebra I, Spanish I,
French I, BIM
Principles of Hospitality,
• Electives- (.5 credit or 1 credit)
• Consider prerequisites for
courses in your endorsement
• Tryout and Application
Courses
LFC Course Selection Form 2015-2016
Name______________________________________________________________________________ COUNSELOR INITIALS___________
(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)
CIRCLE ENDORSEMENT:
ARTS&HUMANITIES BUSINESS & INDUSTRY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES PUBLIC SERVICES STEM
Core courses : Choose 1Course(Credit) in each row_____________________________
Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Pre-AP/IB Geometry (Prereq. Alg 1) Geometry Pre-AP/IB (Prereq Alg1)
Biology Biology Pre-AP/IB
English 1 English 1 Pre-AP/IB English 1 Pre-AP/IB Phoenix (Gifted/Talented Course)
World Geography World Geography Pre-AP/IB AP Human Geography
Foreign Language: Choose 1 Foreign Language Course(credit)_________________________
American Sign Language French 1 French 1 Pre-AP/IB
French 2(French 1 prereq.) French 2 Pre-AP/IB(French 1 prereq.)
German I German I Pre- AP/IB
Spanish 1 Spanish 1 Pre-AP/IB
Spanish 2(Spanish 1 prereq.) Spanish 2 Pre-AP/IB(Spanish 1 prereq.)
Electives:
Fine Arts: Art 1 Art 1 pre-AP/IB Band Choir (Boys) Choir (Girls)
(1 credit)
Dance 1 Orchestra Theatre Arts 1 Technical Theater
P.E.: (.5 credit) Aerobic Activities Cardio/Weight Training Intramural Sports Intramural Swimming
Intramural Tennis JROTC Outdoor Adventures 1 Outdoor Adventures 2 Athletics: (1 credit) Basketball (Girls)* Diving * Soccer* Softball* Swimming* Track * Volleyball*
Football Wrestling Baseball* *Cuts will be made the first 10 days of school
Application/Tryout Courses: App-___________________________ App-_______________________________
Full Year Electives:(1 Credit) Peer Tutoring Journalism Debate Business Information Management
Semester Electives: (1/2 Credit) Choose 2 courses to equal 1 credit Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Tech & Comm
Communication Applications (Speech) Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
Concepts of Engineering & Technology Principles of Education & Training
Health Principles of Hospitality & Tourism
Hotel Management Principles of Information Technology
Medical Terminology Principles of Law, Public Safety, and Security
Principles of Agriculture, Food & Nat. Resources Professional Standards in Agribusiness
Principles of Architecture & Construction Restaurant Management
ALTERNATE COURSES: Students must list 3 additional courses. (2 semester courses and 1 full year course)
1._______________________________________ (1.0 cr) 2.____________________________________ (.5 cr) 3.___________________________________________(.5 cr)
I approve of the endorsement that my student has indicated above:
Parent Signature_______________________________________________________________Date___________________________________________________
You must successfully complete:
4 credits in math (must include Algebra 2)
4 credits in science
All remaining curriculum requirements
1 endorsement
Outstanding performance in:
• Dual credit courses and/or • Bilingualism and bi-literacy
and/or • AP or IB examination and/or • PSAT, SAT or ACT and/or
Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license
Course requests •Courses requests do not guarantee your spot in that course
•Elective courses are subject to availability
Are students required to choose alternate
classes?
YES!
Keep in mind •Some classes are only offered ONE
period
•There may be schedule conflicts
•Classes fill up
•Prerequisite courses may be required
•Courses may have grade level priorities
•Application/Tryout may be required
If Alternates Are Not Chosen:
•Counselors may make scheduling decisions for you.
•Requests for schedule changes may not be permitted.
Deadlines
February 27th To make any
changes in Skyward with your requests.
March 6th Applications due if you
are wanting to take a course that
requires an application.
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Where Eagles Soar!!