Registration Information Lomax Junior High 2018 2019 School

Registration Information Lomax Junior High 2018 -2019 School Year

Administrative Staff Principal Dr. Kade Griffin Associate Principal Jessica Rose Assistant Principal Blake Minor Counselor Jill Howells

Registration Steps Review information packet Complete the Sample Course Selection Sheet as a reference Be sure to have an alternate elective choice in the area provided on the Grade Choice Sheet

Registration Steps � Be sure to go through the planner and fill out the sample course request form. � Baker 6 th grade Campus ◦ Students will be registering for their classes on February 26 th and 28 th. They will use an new online program called Naviance. A course verification form will be sent home. � Lomax Junior High ◦ Students have already put in their requests in Naviance for next year. A course verification form will be sent home.

Pre-AP Rubric Criteria � Pre-AP curricula is written above the traditional curricula for that particular grade level. The instruction is fast-paced and much of the work is completed outside of the classroom. �Pre-AP classes are offered in all core academic areas: ◦ Math � Pre-AP Pre-Algebra 7 th grade (must be taken to enroll in 8 th Pre-AP Algebra) � Pre-AP Algebra 8 th grade (High School Credit) ◦ Science Pre-AP ◦ Social Studies Pre-AP ◦ Language Arts Pre-AP �Complete and turn into LXJH Office –A list of summer reading requirements will be made available in the front office and on the campus website prior to the end of the current school year.

High School Credit Algebra and Spanish ◦ Note: Awarding of Credit - If a student passes the course with a 70 or higher (which includes the semester grade and in Algebra – the EOC score) the following will occur. �The High School Transcript will show: �The course/s was/were completed satisfactorily �The awarding of state graduation credit �A record of the course/s having been taken �HB 5 Changes – Student’s Final Grade on High School Level Courses taken at the Junior High level WILL count into the Student’s High School Grade Point Average (GPA).

High School Programs � � � ACE-Accelerated College Education (ACE) Program: Goal of Program-to provide students who meet the program's requirements with an opportunity to graduate from LPHS with both a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts Degree from San Jacinto Community College (SJC) by the end of their senior year. Program Duration-Students selected will begin taking college classes at SJC during the summer before their 11 th grade year, and continue taking college classes throughout their 11 th grade year during the school day. The same process will occur during the summer before their 12 th grade year and throughout their 12 th grade year of high school. Junior High Required Course to be on Track for ACE ◦ 7 th Grade – PAP Math ◦ 8 th Grade - Algebra Student Requirements: ◦ Evaluations of students eligible for acceptance into the ACE Program will occur during the Spring of their 10 th grade year. � Students must make at least an 80 in Algebra 2 PAP or Pre-Calculus during their 10 t h grade year. � Besides the math requirement, students must also make at least an 80 in two other PAP/AP courses during their 10 t h grade year. � Student attendance must be at least 95%. � Students must also have no SAC, Out of School Suspensions, or DAEP placements.

High School Programs � � � Dual Enrollment Program LPISD and San Jacinto College offer courses at the College Center, as well as San Jac College allowing students to earn high school and college credit at the same time. Registration is open to students in the 11 th and 12 th grades. Students must meet enrollment and testing requirements of San Jacinto College. Grades, discipline records and attendance are verified before enrollment. Students must have a meningitis vaccination prior to enrollment. Benefits of PAP/AP toward college enrollment Pre-AP and AP courses teach students skills that can lead to success in college. Students will develop the writing skills, problem-solving techniques, and study habits that will prepare him/her for college academics. Plus, taking rigorous Pre. AP and AP courses demonstrates a student’s maturity, willingness to push him/herself intellectually, and commitment to academic excellence, which can help him/her stand out in the college admissions process. AP and Pre-AP students are also rewarded with an extra point on their GPA. At the end of the AP class, students have an opportunity to take the AP Exams are given once a year in May. These exams provide students with a standardized measure of what they’ve accomplished in the AP classroom. Colleges and universities will use these AP Exam grades to possibly award the student credit, placement or both.

HS Graduation Plan � English – 4 Credits (English I, III, and an additional English classes � Math – 4 Credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, 2 additional Math classes � Science – 4 Credits (Biology, 3 additional Science classes) � Social Studies – 3 Credits (World Geo, US History, Gov/Economics) � Foreign Language – 2 Credits � Fine Arts – 1 Credit � PE – 1 Credit � Electives – 7 Credits (4 of those are linked to the Endorsement- taken each year)

Endorsements � Students can earn endorsements as part of their graduation plan. Endorsements consist of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. These classes provide a strong foundation to successfully complete an industry workforce credential or college degree. Arts & Humanities Fine Arts Foreign Lang. Social Studies Business & Industry Ag. Science Animation Audio Video Auto Collison Auto Technology Business Mgmt/Fin. Communications Construction Mgmt. Culinary Arts Graphic Design Maritime Welding Public Services STEM Child Dev. Advanced Math Education Advanced Science Health Sciences ROTC Engineering

7 th and 8 TH GRADE ELECTIVES ALL ELECTIVES ARE FOR A FULL YEAR ◦ BAND (Placed in appropriate Band by LXJH Staff) �COURSE LENGTH: Full Year �PREREQUISITE: � One year of beginning band or equivalent; or audition. � Must have been in Band in 6 th grade ◦ CHOIR (Placed in appropriate Choir by LXJH Staff) �COURSE LENGTH: Full Year �PREREQUISTIE: � Varsity Girls Choir - Director approval � No Prerequisite for Girls or Boys Choir ◦ ORCHESTRA (Placed in appropriate Orch by LXJH Staff) �COURSE LENGTH: Full Year �PREREQUISITE: � One year of beginning orchestra or equivalent; or audition � Must have been in Orchestra in 6 th grade

th 7 and TH 8 GRADE ELECTIVES � ATHLETICS (Please read details explained in planner) �Students must have a physical to try out and participate in the program (must be turned in by end of 2013 -2014 school year) �Course Length: Full Year �Prerequisite: 7 th Grade - Physical, 8 th Grade - Coach Approval and Physical � PE ◦ This program has a strong emphasis in life-time health and physical fitness principles which develops individual and team sport skills in both co-operative and competitive settings. �Course Length: Full Year �Prerequisite: None

7 th and 8 TH GRADE ELECTIVES ◦ ART �COURSE LENGTH: Full Year �PREREQUISITE: None ◦ THEATER �COURSE LENGTH: Full Year �PREREQUISITE: None

7 th and 8 TH GRADE ELECTIVES � Yearbook – Student work to create our Lomax Yearbook. They attend games and functions to take pictures and put the yearbook together. Must have good leadership skills and behavior in the classroom. Application must be filled out.

8 TH GRADE ELECTIVES HS Credit – Spanish � Spanish IA & 1 B ◦ It covers basic to intermediate vocabulary and grammar concepts in Spanish. ◦ It focuses on Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Spelling, and Culture. ◦ The course is rigorous and requires a commitment to homework every night. ◦ COURSE LENGTH: 2 semesters – 1 Year ◦ PREREQUISITE: STAAR Test Scores and maintain an 85 or higher in 7 th grade Language Arts � � If you speak Spanish at home, it is NOT recommended that you take Spanish in Jr. High. Spanish speaking students should consider taking Spanish for Native Speakers in High School. The State of Texas Graduation requirement is a minimum of 2 HS credits (not years) in a Language Other Than English.

8 TH GRADE ELECTIVES Required Elective � � Technology Applications - Computer based elective ◦ Course Length: One Semester ◦ Requirement: None Exploring Careers ◦ Will complete a 4 year plan for high school ◦ Course Length: One Semester ◦ Requirement: None

7 th grade Course Selections

8 th grade Course Selections

Thank you for your attendance We look forward to working together toward a successful year!