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Freshman Registration 2010-2011

Freshman Registration 2010-2011. Welcome Class of 2014. Registration Materials. Registration Card Prospector Instructions and Worksheet Freshman Course Offerings List Entering Course Request Instructions Core Plus Math vs Algebra Information Form Educational Plan Future Eagle Postcard.

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Freshman Registration 2010-2011

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  1. Freshman Registration2010-2011 Welcome Class of 2014

  2. Registration Materials • Registration Card • Prospector • Instructions and Worksheet • Freshman Course Offerings List • Entering Course Request Instructions • Core Plus Math vs Algebra • Information Form • Educational Plan • Future Eagle Postcard

  3. Freshman Registration Timeline • February 9 – 20 • Students register on-line, entering course requests and alternates • Thursday, February 18 • Help sessions in the Heritage Library Computer Lab between 3:30pm -6:30pm • Saturday, February 20 • Help session in the Heritage Library Computer Lab between 8am-12pm

  4. LPS Enrollment Questions? No label: • Your student’s enrollment in LPS is not complete. See Registrar. Incorrect label: • Complete the information on the yellow ½ sheet and leave it at the exit tonight. Debbie Graham, HHS Registrar, will be happy to help answer all of your enrollment questions. Please call her as soon as possible at (303)347-7613.

  5. Freshman Honors Courses • Following are the guidelines for taking an honors class: • Top 20% on CSAP/MAP or another standardized test • Middle school teacher recommendation on Infinite Campus (or letter/statement from teacher at school outside LPS) • Advanced level coursework in 8th grade • Note: Chemistry 9 requires a prerequisite • Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra (or equivalent before the 9th grade)

  6. Honors Math Guidelines • If you scored 90% or above on MAP test and have taken the prerequisite math course with a passing grade, you will be registered for Honors Geometry. • If you scored 80%-90% on the MAP test, the following data will be used to determine registration: CSAP scores, teacher recommendations, and previous math grades. • If you scored below an 80%, you may not want to register for Honors Geometry. • Honors Geometry and Algebra II Honors auditions for non-LPS students: February 16th and 17th at 3:30 pm in the 3rd floor Lecture Hall

  7. What are colleges looking for? • Strength of transcript • Courses taken in high school • Grades earned • Test scores (ACT/SAT) • Academic reputation of the high school • Contribution to the school/community

  8. The ProspectorHeritage High School Curriculum Guide 2010-2011 • First page contains general school information • The rest of the booklet lists the course offerings at HHS: • Alphabetical by department • Course descriptions

  9. Course Description Language Arts English 9* Grade 9 Semester 1&2 year long course/5 credit hours per semester Required of all freshman Fee: $7 Daily Grammar Practice Prerequisite: None This course offers training in effective reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students study literature in these skills. They read novels, short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and essays. Students learn reading strategies and examine the elements of literature and literary techniques as the basis for analyzing, interpreting, and evaluation. Students write both expository and creative pieces which emphasize critical thinking, research skills, analysis, originality, and organization as well as editing and proofreading. They are accountable for using appropriate punctuation and grammar, correct spelling, and an expanded vocabulary. Students give informative and persuasive speeches that demonstrate effective organization, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Students learn listening strategies in order to analyze a speaker’s purpose, gain information, and interpret meaning.

  10. Course Description Fine Arts Courses Drama Grades 9-12 * Semester 1 or 2 * 2 credits Prerequisite: None Students learn a variety of theatre art skills including acting, improvisation, interpretation, as well as technical theatre. The course is intended as an introduction to the entertainment field as a profession, but focuses on skills learned in theatre that can be applied to any discipline. The course is designed for students with no theatre arts background, as an introduction to high school practices and procedures for students with middle school or outside theatre experience. This course is a prerequisite for most other drama courses.

  11. Course Description Physical Education Cardio Combo Grades 9-12 * Semester 1 or 2 * 3 credits This course will emphasize physical fitness through various cardiovascular, strength and flexibility activities. Students will gain an understanding of how to attain and maintain lifelong fitness through a combination of aerobic activities. Activities may include step aerobics, kick boxing, taebo, yoga, mat pilates, and circuit training with stability balls, jump ropes, hand held weights, spinning bikes, resistance bands, bosu balls, etc. Students may take cardio combo class for three semesters.

  12. Course Description Practical Arts Business Technology 1 Grades 9-12 * Semester 1 or 2 * 2 or 3 credits Fee: $5 This course is designed to develop skill in personal keyboarding on the computer. Students will develop a touch typing skill with an introduction to the formatting of reports and correspondence. This two-course sequence provides students with the computer skills that will meet their high school and word processing needs.

  13. World Languages French I German I Spanish I Grades 9-11 * Semester 1 & 2 year long course * 5 credits per semester Prerequisite: “C” or better in 8th grade English; 8th grade reading level If students have taken a full year of a World Language at middle school and are currently earning a “C” or better and have the teacher’s recommendation, request the second year of the language. Note: Second year classes are instructed in the language.

  14. World Languages ACC Latin I Grades 9-12 * Semester 1 5 credits per semester Prerequisite: “C” or better in 8th grade English; 8th grade reading level *Subject to ACC staffing

  15. Instrumental Music Program • Concert Band Grades 9-10 * Semester 1&2 * 3 credits * Fee: $25 Prerequisite: Experience on instrument, or audition • Symphonic Band Grades 9-12 * Semester 1&2 * 3 credits * Fee: $25 Prerequisite: Audition and instructor approval required. • Orchestra Grades 9-12 * Semester 1&2 * 3 credits * Fee: $25 Prerequisite: Strings with experience only

  16. Vocal Music Program • Concert Choir Grades 9-12 * Semester 1&2 * 4 credits * Fee: $25 Prerequisite: Audition and/or instructor approval • Women’s Ensemble Grades 9-12 * Semester 1&2 * 2 credits * Fee: $25 Prerequisite: None

  17. Graduation Requirements SubjectsCredits Language Arts 35 Social Studies 30 Math (2 years) 16 Science (2 years) 16 Fine Arts/Practical Arts 12 (Art, Music Drama) 5-7 (Business, Tech Ed) 5-7 Physical Education 12 (swimming & health required) General Electives 67 ______ Total 188

  18. Course Requests for the Class of 2014Your selection must fit MWF/TR format and you must schedule a min. of 26 credits each sem. Total Credits Sem. 1 = ____ Choose several alternates for the elective classes you have requested above: Alternates for Elective Classes: 1. _________ 2. __________________ 3. ________________________ 4._______________ 5. _________________ 6. ______________ __________ 7. ___________ ___ 8. __________________

  19. Course Requests for the Class of 2014 – Semester 1 Total Credits Sem. 1 = 28__ Choose several alternates for the elective classes you have requested above: Alternates for Elective Classes: 1. Woods ___ 2. _Drama ___ 3. _Design I________________ 4.Vball/Bball_______ 5. Interior Design___ 6. __Journalism____________ _7. _Business Tech___ 8. Cardio Combo___

  20. Course Requests for the Class of 2014 – Semester 2 Total Credits Sem. 2 = 28__ Choose several alternates for the elective classes you have requested above: Alternates for Elective Classes: 1. Drama ___ 2. _Tech Studies___ 3. _Swimming______________ 4. Weights__________ 5. Interior Design___ 6. __Journalism____________ _7. _Business Tech___ 8. Cardio Combo___

  21. Course Requests for the Class of 2014 – Semester 1 Total Credits Sem. 1 = 26__ Choose several alternates for the elective classes you have requested above: Alternates for Elective Classes: 1. Woods ___ 2. DesignProjects___ 3. _Swimming______________ 4.Vball/Bball_______ 5. Interior Design___ 6. __Journalism____________ _7. _Business Tech___ 8. Cardio Combo___

  22. Course Requests for the Class of 2014 – Semester 2 Total Credits Sem. 1 = 27__ Choose several alternates for the elective classes you have requested above: Alternates for Elective Classes: 1. Woods ___ 2. _Drama_________ 3. _Swimming______________ 4.Vball/Bball_______ 5. Interior Design___ 6. __Journalism____________ _7. _Tech Studies ___ 8. Cardio Combo___

  23. Entering Course Requests into Infinite Campus Everything you need to know

  24. Log onto the Portal at: https://campus.lps.k12.co.us/campus/portal/littleton.jsp Enter your user name (your 5 or 6 digit permanent ID number) Enter your password (your birth date in this format: mmddyy, unless you have changed it) Click on the Registration link Getting Started

  25. There will already be some pre-scheduled courses in the Required Courses box (Lunch, English 9, World Civilizations, Geography, and Physical Science). You cannot delete these courses. If changes need to be made later on, counselors will make these changes. You will need to add your math courses as well as your other Core courses and Elective courses for both semesters. To do this, click on Course Search How do I find the course I want to request?

  26. You can type a keyword from the course title into the search box and a list of all courses with the keyword in the title will display. Use your Prospector to help you determine which words within the course name to enter as key words. It is better to enter only a portion of the course name than the entire title (i.e. Algebra rather than Algebra I or II since the naming might vary slightly between the Prospector and Infinite Campus). Type the course title in the search box

  27. Click on the name of the course you want to request When you see the course appear in the center of the window, click the Request this Course button Repeat until you have selected all the courses that you want to request. Make sure you request for both 1st & 2nd semester in the order they appear on your registration card Now choose at least 2 alternate courses for each elective course you have requested in case your first choice is not available. Do this the same way as before, but instead click the Request an Alternate button to add it to your Alternates list. Input these in order of preference. Requesting your courses

  28. If you make a mistake and need to drop a Requested or Alternate Course, click on the name of the course. The Course will display to the right of the Course list. If this is the course request that you want to drop, click the Drop This Request button. What if I make a mistake?

  29. After you have double checked your requests for accuracy, you can print out a copy to verify your requests. Click the Print Request Summary Button. A Course Request Summary will appear Print one copy and keep it with your registration materials. How to print a copy of your Course Requests

  30. On-Line Registration Help SessionsThursday, February 183:30 pm to 6:30 pmSaturday, February 208 am to 12 pm

  31. Finalizing the Process • Once you have completed the online course request, print a copy of the requests for your records. • Turn your registration card in by February 22nd • To the Counseling Office at your LPS school • To the Counseling Office at HHS • Mail it to Heritage High School, Counseling 1401 West Geddes Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80120

  32. Any Questions? Any Questions?

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