Lowery Freshman Center Guide to Course Selection 2017-2018
Welcome to Lowery Introductions Division of Houses House 100 A Gn House 200 Go-Om House 300 On-Z
DAILY SCHEDULE A Day B Day Period 1 8:15 9:15 Period 1 Period 2 9:20 10:55 Period 5 Period 3 11:00 1:00 Period 6 A Lunch 11:00 11:30 B Lunch 11:30 12:00 C Lunch 12:00 12:30 D Lunch 12:30 1:00 Period 4 1:05 2:30 Period 7 Period 8 2:35 3:30 Period 8
Graduation Requirements 26 credits Foundation + Endorsement English Math Science Social Studies Languages other than English Fine Arts Physical Education Health Electives 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 2 credits 1 credit 1 credit.5 credit 5.5 credits
5-EOC Exams English 1 (Reading & Writing) Algebra 1 Biology English 2 (Reading & Writing) US History
Class of 2021 Course Selection Information Check this out!!
Class of 2018 and Beyond Graduation Planning Endorsement Videos HB Graduation Plan and Endorsement Overview Endorsement Charts with Options and Pathways
What is an Endorsement? Area of concentration or focus Think about: What you enjoy Your strengths and weaknesses Your interests Endorsements can be changed at any time
Endorsements Available: Arts and Humanities Business and Industry Public Service Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Multidisciplinary
Arts and Humanities
LFC Courses Available: Art 1 Band Choir Dance* Foreign Language* Orchestra Theater* (*application options available)
LFC Courses Available: BIM 1 BIM 2 Hotel Management Journalism Principles of Agriculture Principles of Architecture Prin of Arts, Audio, Video Tech & Comm Prin of Bus, Mkt&Finance Prin of Hospitality Prin of Info Technology Intro to Culinary Arts
LFC Courses Available: JROTC Medical Terminology Principles of Education & Training Principles of Law, Public Safety & Security
LFC Courses Available: Business Information Management 1 Business Information Management 2 Principles of Applied Engineering Principles of Information Technology
Distinguished Level of Achievement Must successfully complete: 4 credits in mathematics (must have Algebra 2) 4 credits in science Remaining curriculum requirements 1 endorsement Must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission
Performance Acknowledgements Earned by outstanding performance : in dual credit course work (12 hours) Associate degree while in high school in bilingualism and biliteracy on an AP test or IB exam on the PSAT, The ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT Also by: Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license
Course Levels Refer to Advanced Academics tab Advanced Academics PreAP/IB (prep for future AP/IB courses) GT/Phoenix (must be GT identified) AP (Advanced Placement must take AP exam in May) IB (International Baccalaureate must take IB exam in May) Dual Credit - earn high school credit and college credit concurrently. Courses offered in partnership with Collin College. (Application required) LFC Advanced Academics Coordinator Carrie Rivera Carrie_Rivera@allenisd.org
Spanish for Native Speakers Offers native Spanish speakers the option to accelerate through 4 levels of Spanish in 2 years. 9 th grade: Spanish 1 & 2 (both Pre-AP/IB) 10 th grade: Spanish 3 (Pre-AP/IB) & 4 (AP- plus exam) If you have already taken Spanish 1 in 8 th grade: Take Pre-AP/IB Spanish 2 in 9 th grade Consider Native Speakers Spanish 3-4 for 10 th grade Contact José Salas (Jose_Salas@allenisd.org) for more information.
AP Human Geography (HGAP) Study of how people interact with the environment Not a history course College course requires 30-45 minutes of homework each night Lots of critical reading, writing, and analysis Students are expected to take the AP exam in May ($96) Passing score on the AP exam yields college credit; must pass HGAP course to earn high-school credit.
Advanced Academics Consider your strengths and interests when choosing your classes Consult with your current teachers or parents for advice concerning how many or which ones are right for you Take into consideration your extra curricular commitments since advanced classes require an advanced work load Challenge yourself, but don t overload yourself Set yourself up for success, not STRESS!!!
Course Selection Sheet Do not sign up for courses that you have taken this year that count for high school credit: Algebra 1 Spanish1 French 1 BIM Principles of Hospitality Electives (.5 cr or 1 cr) Tryout/Application Courses Cross Country
Course Selection Checklist Read carefully and discuss this information with your parents. Make sure you sign up for 8 credits! Check out our FAQ on the website for answers to your questions! www.allenisd.org/lowery
Am I required to choose alternate classes? YES! Keep in mind You should choose 2 semester alternates and 1 full year alternate Some classes are only offered ONE period There may be schedule conflicts Classes fill up Prerequisite courses may be required Application/Tryout may be required
Course requests Course requests do not guarantee your spot in that course Elective courses are subject to availability
PE OPEN ENROLLMENT Aerobic Activities Cardio/Weight Training Intramural Sports (PE) Intramural Swimming Intramural Tennis Outdoor Adventures 1 ROTC Note: Band, Color Guard, Tallenettes receive a PE credit for the fall semester
Athletics OPEN ENROLLMENT Choose a full year of the course as you make selections! Baseball Diving Girls Basketball Softball Soccer Swimming Track Volleyball Wrestling Football Placement in off season course is contingent upon screening by coach the first 10 days of school. Athletic Physical must be on file
Athletics COACH APPROVAL/TRYOUT Boys Basketball Cross Country Golf Tennis REQUIRED! Choose Appl- Course name as a placeholder until teams are chosen. Athletic Physical must be on file
TRYOUT / APPLICATION REQUIRED COURSES All athletes must have a physical on file prior to tryouts!! ACTING METHODS Must be in middle school theater; Application available on Naviance. Janet Flynn Due March 3, 2017. ATHLETIC TRAINER Applications available on the AHS Athletics website. Applications Mary Miller must be turned into the AHS Athletic Facility by March 3, 2017. BASKETBALL (BOYS) John Olchak CHEERLEADING Denise Hollis/Tracey D Annunzio COLOR GUARD Clay Singletary http://allenband.weebly.com/color-guard.html CROSS COUNTRY Kirk Trent Middle school team members will be screened by high school coaches. Approved players will be added to freshman off season class. Additional evaluation (after school) first 10 days and after football Informational Meeting; Feb 9; AHS Blackbox; 7 pm (mandatory) Cheer Clinic: 2/28 & 3/1, 4:00-6:30 pm; AHS Gym Cheer Tryouts: March 2; AHS Gym Mini-Clinics: April 18; 4-7:00 pm; AHS Band Hall Parent Meeting: April 20, 6:00 pm AHS Band Hall Tryout Week: April 24-29; 4-7:00 pm; AHS Band Hall Tryouts: July 31-August 5, 2017; Contact coach for more details GOLF Tryouts: Boys: July 31 &Aug1; 9am; Girls: August 1-2, 9 am Karen Gravely Registration deadline July 28, 2017; OFF-CAMPUS PE Debbie Evans Applications available on the AISD Athletic website. Cost is $75 EACH SEMESTER. Fall apps must be turned into AHS Athletic Facility between July 3 and August 18, 2017. PALS (Local Credit) Applications available in Naviance. Submit before March 3, 2017. Jon Cockroft PARTNERS PE Applications available on Naviance. Submit before March 3, 2017. Anna Curtis PEER COACH Applications available on Naviance. Submit before March 3, 2017. Kathy Phillips SPANISH for NATIVE SPEAKERS Applications available on Naviance. Submit before March 3, 2017. Jose Salas TALLENETTES Lisa Smentek www.allentallenettes.shutterfly.com TENNIS Justin Quest Parent Meeting; Feb27; 7pm.; AHS Dance Studio (get packets) Clinic: March 4, 9-11am; AHS Dance Studio Tryout Week; March 13-15; 6-8pm; Judges: 3/16; 4:30 pm; AHS Tryouts: Boys -August 7, 2016; 7:30am-10:30; AHS Tennis Courts Girls -August 7, 2016; 10:30am-12:30pm; AHS Tennis Courts Parent Meeting: May 16; 6:30-8:00pm AHS Cafeteria Tryout/Application Information Check for : Dates Contact Information Instructions VOLLEYBALL Check the website for details about camp, tryout informational Kelley Gregoriew meeting & tournaments; www.alleneaglesvolleyball.com Official tryouts begin August 1, 2017
Application/ Tryout Courses Acting Methods Athletic Trainer Cheerleading Color Guard Debate 2 Mascot Off-Campus PE PALs Partners in PE Peer Coaching Spanish for Native Speakers Tallenettes Choose App- Course Name as a placeholder until selections are made.
Application/Tryout Course Information Access Naviance using middle school links in Class of 2021 button in Naviance Log into Naviance using student account
View and print application and turn in to counselor before March 3, 2017 Go to the Document Library and choose LFC Course Selection 2017-2018
Answers to your Questions Found Here: What do you do in this class? Should I sign up for an advanced class? Which endorsement should I choose? When do I tryout for a sport or apply for a class? Where do I get the application? Where can I get another course selection form? Help, I have a question Where can I get the information discussed in the presentations?
Things to know and do...
Please remember.4 steps Circle application/tryout courses here Have your parents sign the form Choose an Endorsement /Option here Choose 3 alternate courses that you would be happy taking. You may very well be scheduled in one of these courses!
Schedule Change Procedures Make an informed choice now Schedules will be available on Skyward in early August Review schedule carefully at that time Any change request MUST be made BEFORE 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 17, 2017. This includes request to move to or from advanced courses After school begins, requests to drop from an advanced class to an on-level class will only be allowed after the first six weeks of school if approved
Remember... Over the summer Master Schedule will be built based upon the number of students requesting each course. Some courses will not be available after school begins. MAKE YOUR COURSE SELECTION DECISIONS CAREFULLY
Stay tuned. Click Here Course Selection Information Information regarding upcoming events FAQ s Check back periodically throughout the summer