Welcome Class of 2024 to Lambert High School
Welcome Class of 2024 to Lambert High School! Home of the Longhorns!
LHS Counseling Department Mrs. Mandy Malcolm, Counselor Ms. Shreya Patel, Counselor 9 th/10 th grade students Mrs. Keisha Moore, Lead Counselor 11 th/12 th grade students A – CL Mrs. Chelsey Bucherati, Counselor 11 th/12 th grade students I-ME and all ESOL 9 th/10 th grade students Mrs. Spencer O’Grady, 11 th/12 th grade students CO-H Mr. Layton Walker, Counselor 11 th/12 th grade students MI-SA Mr. Travis Church, Counselor 11 th/12 th grade students SC- Z Mrs. Amanda Pridgen/Mr. Rob Meinberg, Assistant Administrators/Student Support Mr. Scott Luthart/Mr. Tom Bass– 9 th grade Administrators
Graduation Requirements Class of 2024 * *A minimum of 2 credits in World Language are required for admission to a 4 year college/university.
Grading/Reporting Information • • • Progress Reports every 9 weeks Final Grades posted at the conclusion of the course Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1. 0 credit…. Half-year course =. 5 credit Grading Scale: College Prep/Honors A (90 – 100) 4. 0 B (80 – 89) 3. 0 C (70 – 79) 2. 0 • Summative Grades (75%) • Formative Grades (25%) AP A (90 – 100) 5. 0 B (80 – 89) 4. 0 C (70 – 79) 3. 0
End of Course Tests (EOC) The following courses require EOC assessments: 9 th Literature/Composition ➢ Physical Science ➢ Biology ➢ Algebra I ➢ Geometry ➢ American Literature (11 th grade) ➢ U. S. History ➢ Economics ➢ ****20% of final grade
9 th Grade Course Offerings
Pathway Opportunities CTAE Pathway Opportunities • Advanced Accounting • Audio-Video Technology • Biotechnology • Business Accounting • Computer Science • Culinary Arts • Diagnostics/Phlebotomy • Engineering • Entrepreneurship • Fashion, Merchandising, and Retail Management • Financial Services • Food and Nutrition • Gaming • Marketing and Management • Programming • Sports and Entertainment Marketing • Teaching as a Profession Fine Arts Pathway Opportunities ● Band ● Orchestra ● Theater/Acting ● Chorus ● Visual Arts ● Percussion World Language Pathway Opportunities • French • Latin • Spanish Advanced Academic Pathway Opportunities Completion of at least TWO Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment (DE) courses within an academic area. *Additional Criteria Apply **Pathway completion is NOT a graduation requirement
Electives
Sample Schedule: A 1. 9 th Lit/Comp 2. Biology 3. Algebra I 4. Spanish I 5. Health/Personal Fitness 6. Lunch & Learn 7. World Geography/ US History in Film 8. Elective
Sample Schedule: B 1. 9 th Lit/Comp Honors 2. Biology Honors 3. Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II* 4. Spanish II 5. Lunch & Learn 6. ELECTIVE 7. AP Human Geography 8. Band* *Red Courses Indicate HIGH TIME COMMITMENT
Sample Schedule: C 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Algebra I 9 th Honors Lit AP Human Geography Biology Spanish II Lunch & Learn Health/ Personal Fitness Elective *Red Courses Indicate HIGH TIME COMMITMENT
Example of a 9 th Grade Schedule
Course Registration 2020 - 2021 ELECTIVE REQUEST WINDOW Date March 4, 2020 March 11, 2020 Time Location Activity 8: 00 a. m. 4: 00 p. m. Portal Opens for Elective Requests Elective Portal Closes ● Instructions for Elective Request Window available on LHS Class of 2024 Website https: //www. forsyth. k 12. ga. us/Page/51633 ● Reminder LHS Messengers will be sent via email with links!
Course Registration 2020 - 2021 WAIVER INFORMATION Date Time Location Activity March 16, 2020 March 23, 2020 8: 00 a. m. 4: 00 p. m. Portal Online Waiver OPEN Waiver Deadline Portal Opens for Registered Course Review VIEW ONLY - No Changes made in portal during this window March 31 April 2 2020 8: 00 am/ 4: 00 pm FCS What is a waiver and why would I need to use it? ● The waiver is a google form that is posted on the LHS website that can be completed in the event that a student/parent does not agree with a teacher recommendation for an academic course (not electives). PLEASE NOTE if your student is attempting to drop a course they have waived into, they will be required to attend 4 weeks of Mandatory Lunch N’ Learn and participate in a Parent. Teacher conference prior to a decision being made. ● Students will be able to see all courses requested for the 2020 -2021 school year. Please note this is not the student’s schedule. Schedules will not be available until summer TBA ● The waiver is a google form that is posted on the LHS website
Course Registration 2020 - 2021 • Choose appropriate number of electives and alternate electives via the portal opening March 4 th • Follow waiver instructions regarding any changes to core classes - Waiver window opens March 16 • Who do I contact with questions? ? ? • Contact your 8 th grade counselor with any questions/concerns • Choose courses wisely • DON’T PANIC!!!! **If you are interested in taking an online course during the summer or next school year, please see your 8 th grade counselor for registration steps.
Guide to a GREAT Freshman Year ➢Motivation, Persistence, and Determination ➢Have a plan of attack but stay FLEXIBLE. Your interests, strengths, and performance can change ➢Push yourself to be YOUR best. Do not be influenced by others suggestions. What is good for others does not mean it is best for you. ➢Stay involved in school activities - they’re fun!
Common Myths • Acceptance to college is not solely based on how many AP courses you take. . . be well rounded • You do not need a pathway to graduate or to be considered by a college or employer for a career field • You do not have to take AP Human Geography in order to take other AP courses in 10 -12 grades. • Taking a class online does not mean it is easier. There is less support, less leniency, and no face-to-face instruction. You must be very self-motivated an independent learner. • If you take a course over the summer, it does not guarantee you a seat in the next course of the sequence or the course of your choice. • Community service/volunteer hours are not required to graduate
https: //tinyurl. com/Lambert. Classof 2024 Please continue to reference this packet of info sent home. It can also be found on the website. Longhorn Pride! https: //youtu. be/9 B 8 ps. Ow. FBNs
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