Registration 14 15 Lyons Township High School Infinite

Registration 14 -15 Lyons Township High School Infinite Campus Course Selection Instructions 1/22 -1/23

Objectives � Announcements �Registration Process �Questions

Announcements � Level Changes & Credit/No Credit - 1/30 �Driver Education �Summer School – 2/9 �Time Management Tool

Let’s Begin � Access Infinite Campus (IC) �go to the DC for help with login � Access unofficial transcript via IC � Review your 4 yr plan and your graduation credits �Have conversations with TEACHERS & PARENTS about class and level recommendations

TODAY’S HANDOUTS �Course Request Worksheet with credit check worksheet on reverse (Today’s yellow handout) �A copy of Course Offerings �(Today’s pink handout) �TCD Registration form (see counselor after presentation if interested in enrolling at TCD)

Need To Know �The IC Portal will be OPEN from 1/23 (3 pm) until 1/28 (3 pm) (Students can get help in the DC with registration during this time) �Students access the portal by going to the LTHS Website and clicking on the Infinite Campus Portal Link

More Things to Know �Complete Course Request Worksheet – Yellow Sheet � Get PARENT SIGNATURE on the yellow sheet or course Infinite Campus portal printout �Bring Yellow Course Sheet to scheduled meeting with counselor starting late Jan. /early Feb. during your US History classes �Use the (Pink) Senior Course Offerings Handout to determine correct course codes (semester preference is not guaranteed ) *course codes ending in the number “ 1” are 1 st semester and codes ending in “ 2” are 2 nd semester �Check Prerequisites for courses (refer to the APG online and read course descriptions)

One More Thing To Do �Students will enter codes for requested and alternate courses on Infinite Campus from 1/23 (3 pm) until 1/28 (3 pm) **save and print a copy to give to your counselor at your scheduled meeting from your U. S. History class

Course Request Worksheet – Yellow Sheet

Senior Required Courses *Courses are automatically entered; approved requested PE alternate classes will be changed when you meet with your counselors *Note that 2 a and 2 b represent 1 semester each *Do not worry if you have already met your Consumer Econ requirement or if you want to change PE choice. This can be done with counselor.

Senior Requested Courses Be sure to choose electives wisely; makeup and graduation credits are your priority – Use APG to check out NEW COURSE OFFERINGS ***Social Studies elective will not automatically be entered***

MATH AND SCIENCE RECOMMENDATIONS on IC PORTAL When students go into the Portal, in addition to REQUIRED (R) courses, the math & science recommendations from teachers will show up as REQUESTED (E) courses. These are recommendations that the teacher has reviewed with the student. Most students will choose to keep these, but they do have the option to DROP THIS REQUEST when they are in the portal.

Senior Alternate Courses Students must bring this completed worksheet with a PARENT SIGNATURE to their meeting with their counselor. In district SUMMER SCHOOL open enrollment begins at 12 pm on 2/9 -2/15. Visit www. lths. net/summer. For details email adavis@lths. net

Infinite Campus (IC) Course Selection Instructions

Click Registration 14 -15 Lyons Township High School

NORTH CAMPUS- Sem 1 courses end with 1, Sem 2 courses end with 2 SOUTH CAMPUS- Sem 1 courses end with 6, Sem 2 courses end with 7

Infinite Campus (IC) Course Selection Instructions *Once you have completed a full schedule PRINT a COPY to BRING with you to your meeting with your counselor

� � � � � � � � Student Number: 123456 Grade: 12 Required Courses: PE 8131 Physical Education PE 8132 Physical Education LA 5211 Eng IV Prep Lit Ex: Cr $Ref LA 4392 Eng IV Prep Visual Word BU 0551 Consumer Economics SS 6332 Constitutional Law Requested Courses: MA 9551 Calculus AB AP LV MA 9552 Calculus AB AP LV WL 6131 Italian III Prep LIII WL 6132 Italian III Prep LIII SN 9511 Human Anat/Phys LIV SN 9512 Human Anat/Phys LIV SS 8511 Pysch AP LV SS 8512 Pysch AP LV Alternate courses: PE 7611 Scuba Diving LIII PE 7812 Exercise Physiology LA 9271 LTTV Production BU 5832 International Business Parent / Guardian Signature________________ Date: _______ Sign BRING THIS Here

Keep in mind LTHS Graduation Requirements � 4 Years English � 3 Years Math � 2 Years Science � 1 Year World History � 1 Year US History & Constitution Test �. 5 other Social Studies � 3. 5 Years PE (pass PE every semester enrolled at LTHS) �. 5 Health �. 5 Driver Ed (classroom) � 1 Year Creative Arts � 1 Year Practical Arts �. 5 Consumer Ed � 4. 5 Electives �Total: 23. 0

Keep in mind College requirements IL State Universities Core Curriculum for Post High School

TCD Technology Center of Du. Page • 21 Programs offered- APG online – College Articulated Credit – Licensing – Certification • 3 credits per year towards graduation • 30 minutes from LT • Most students take Senior Year – Must complete ALL LT graduation requirements

TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF Du. PAGE (TCD) • See your counselor ASAP if interested to determine eligibility and for official registration form • Forms will be available at the end of this presentation • Completed and signed registration forms are during scheduled counselor meetings from U. S. History classes • For more information about programs available at TCD go to www. tcdupage. org

English IV Core English Classes § Prep Options – Please read further descriptions in the APG § An Annual Course: 1) World Perspectives in Literature Have the same teacher for the entire year and a smoother transition between semesters. � Explore ideas of justice, the search for meaning, imagination and more through various genres of fiction and non-fiction. � � Semester Courses – Take two of the following: 1) Creating and Reflecting � 2) The Visual Word � 3) Develop your curiosity and ability to reflect. Like art? This class with work on your reading, writing, and thinking skills and will tap into your creative side. Study literature through the interpretation of filmmaking and films. This is not just a watching the movie class! You will be expected to analyze, discuss, and write about cinematography and the devices used in film. The Literary Tradition of Comedy � Explore humor in plays, essays, novels, and poetry in this class.

English IV AP Options � English IV AP: Rhetoric of {Language and Composition � The capstone class for an accel student � Prepares you for the AP Language and Composition exam � Thematically taught and focuses on the use of rhetoric in fiction and non-fiction, specifically the power of argument � English IV AP: Literature and Composition � The capstone class for an honors student � Prepares you for the AP Literature and Composition exam � Focuses on literary analysis and the close reading of a variety of fiction and non- fiction genres

Senior Year Math Sequence � 3 Math Credits needed for graduation (1 Algebra, 1 Geometry required as part of the three credits) �See APG Math Sequence on LTHS website �Discuss Level with teacher �If taking staggered math course pay close attention to course # and discuss with counselor

Physical Welfare Non PE credit • Family Health Issues PE 9051/9052 • Introduction to Sports Medicine PE 7911/7912 PE or Creative Art- Must use correct code • Dance Studies 2, 3 PE Credit • Exercise Physiology PE 7811/2 • SCUBA Diving PE 7611/2 (can only take scuba one semester per year) • Applied Personal Fitness PE 7301/2 • Sports Officiating PE 7401/2 PE Waiver Form HEALTH must be taken if failed Sophomore Year *Check APG for Prerequisites

ATHLETIC STUDY HALL �Students are eligible for Athletic Study Hall during their high school sport season. Students go back to PE when their season is over. �In order to be eligible for Athletic Study Hall you must sign up for regular gym, PE III/IV 8131/8132

Drivers Education �Classroom portion needed for graduation �If completed outside of LTHS submit letter of completion to the registrar in the counseling office �The. 5 credit is needed on your transcript in order to graduate

Consumer Education �MUST take Consumer Education Class to graduate. � 1 semester course �Level III �Can take Junior year, Summer, or Senior year

Social Studies Electives Must take. 5 credit in Social Studies Elective in addition to World History and US History • Psychology- Mind, Life, AP • Sociology • Economics • Constitutional Law • US Gov’t & Politics AP/Comp. Gov’t & Politics AP • International Business Economics • Macroeconomics AP/Microeconomics AP • European History AP

Science � 2 years required for graduation �Discuss next recommended course with your teacher Year long courses: �Biology AP/Chemistry AP/Environmental Science AP �Physics prep/ Physics AP I / Physics AP-C �Human Anatomy (Accel)/ Intro to Organic Chem (Accel) �Astronomy Accel �Chemistry Prep (Accel)/ Biology Prep Semester courses: �Astronomy Prep, Environmental Science Prep, Food Chemistry Prep, Geology Prep

Foreign Language • Not required for graduation from LT • College Admission Requirements – Check intended colleges admission requirements – Foreign Language requirements are colleges/universities specific • Some colleges/universities require – 2 yrs of SAME Foreign Language, OR – 2 yrs of fine arts, music, theatre, OR – 2 yrs combination of Fine Arts, Language Arts, and/or Foreign Language

Foreign Language Cont. Example: 2013/2014 Foreign Language Admission* req. : � University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2 Yrs. of ONE Foreign Language REQUIRED, 4 years RECOMMENDED � Illinois State University 2 Years of ONE Foreign Language required OR 2 Years of fine arts required � Eastern Illinois University No Foreign Language requirement for admission. 1 year of foreign language required for graduation can be satisfied by 2 years of same foreign language in HS with “C” or better. *admission only. Graduation within specific college programs may require additional coursework. Please check college of interest’s admission and graduation requirements posted on their website.

Creative and Practical Arts � 1. o credits of creative arts required for graduation � 1. 0 credits of practical arts required for graduation �See Pink Course Offerings Sheet and APG for description of electives �Audition/Application Classes: Enter into infinite campus the classes that you hope to make through auditions. List as alternates the classes you will take if not accepted.

Let’s Review �Infinite Campus Registration Portal opens 1/23 (3 pm) and closes on 1/28 (3 pm)– You may make adjustments to your requests until the portal closes �Need Help, Get Help…. go to the DC for Infinite Campus assistance �Complete your Yellow Sheet using the Course Offering Handout (pink), APG (online), Graduation Credit Check Handout and your 4 yr plan �Using the correct codes, enter your requests on IC �Bring Yellow Sheet to scheduled meeting with counselor at end of Jan. /Beg. of Feb. during your US History classes –signed by parent

Reminders �This presentation will be available online �Credit/ No Credit and Level Change requests for 2 nd semester due by 1/30 �If you want to change the level of a class for next school year discuss this with teacher and parent PRIOR to scheduled counselor meetings � 1 st day of Summer School registration is 2/9 ONLINE ONLY @ www. lths. net/summer. For summer school details email adavis@lths. net

FINAL WORD �Print out the completed course requests from IC with PARENT SIGNATURE AND �Bring your completed Yellow Sheet with a PARENT SIGNATURE to your counselor meeting

THANK YOU! PLEASE CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR WITH ANY QUESTIONS �Mr. Chris Grosrenaud (A-G) cgrosrenaud@lths. net �Ms. Telenae Reid (H-O) treid@lths. net �Ms. Kate Pruski (P-Z) kpruski@lths. net