Career Focused Education at Lake Orion High School

Welcome LOHS
Class of 2017!
Freshman Academy Schedule
6 classes a day
4 classes are 43 minutes long.
2 classes are 90 minutes long.
Academy courses
3 core teachers who meet together
each week.
Build relationships between
teachers and students.
Modified Block Scheduling
90 minute “block” classes will
have final grades every 10 weeks.
43 minute “skinny” classes will have final
grades every 20 weeks. (Progress grades
will be reported at 10 weeks).
All students still have 8 credits each year.
1st term 9th grade
September 4th - November 2nd
1st term
(Final Exams November 1st & 2nd)
1A –
English 9A (Academy Teacher)
--------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------1B –
World History A (Academy Teacher)
2A –
Algebra 1A (Academy Teacher)
--------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------2B –
Elective (Band, Choir, World Language, Art, etc.)
3rd hour
P.E.
4th hour
Business Foundation Skills A
2nd term 9th grade
November 5th—January 18th
1st term
2nd term
Exams - Jan. 17 & 18
1A –
------------1B –
English 9A
----------------------------------World History A
English 9A
-----------------------------------World History A
2A –
------------2B –
Algebra 1A
----------------------------------Spanish 2A
Algebra 1A
-----------------------------------Spanish 2A
3rd hour
P.E.
Health
4th hour
Business Foundations A
Business Foundations B
3rd term 9th grade
January 22nd–March 29th
1st term
2nd term
3rd term
Final – Mar. 28 & 29
1A –
English 9A
English 9A
English 9B
-------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------------------------1B –
World Hist. A
World Hist. A
World Hist. B
2A –
Algebra 1A
Algebra 1A
Algebra 1B
-------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------------------------2B –
Spanish 2A
Spanish 2A
Spanish 2B
3rd hr
P.E.
Health
Speech
4th hr
Bus. Found. A
Bus. Found. B
Biology A
4th term 9th grade
April 8th– June 14th
1st term
2nd term
3rd term
4th term Exams June 13 & 14
1A – English 9A
English 9A
English 9B
English 9B
------ ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------------1B – World Hist. A World Hist. A World Hist. B World Hist. B
Algebra 1A
Algebra 1B
Algebra 1B
2A – Algebra 1A
------ ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------------2B – Spanish 2A Spanish 2A Spanish 2B Spanish 2B
3rd
P.E.
Health
Speech
4th
Business
Found. A
Business
Found. B
Biology A
Biology B
Curriculum Handbook
Overview
Graduation Requirements-Page 5
English Language Arts
4.5 credits
- English 9, 10, 11, 12, & Speech
Social Studies
3.0 credits
- World History, US History, Government, & Economics
Mathematics
-
4.0 credits
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, & Algebra 3 (Senior Math)
- Hon. Alg. 1, Hon. Geom., Hon. Adv. Alg., & Senior Math
Science
3.0 credits
- Biology, Chemistry, & Physics
Business
- Business Foundations, Computer Elective, &
Personal Finance
2.0 credits
Graduation Requirements-Continued
Physical Education
1.0 credit
- Health & Physical Education
Visual, Performing, Applied Arts
1.0 credit
Speech fulfills a 0.5 credit
World Languages
2.0 credits
Middle School Spanish or French count
Electives
Michigan Merit Exam
40 Service Learning Hours
Senior Exit Presentation
10.0 credits
4 Year Plan—Page 15
4 Year Plan 9th Grade--Page 15
English 9
OR
Honors 9
Biology
Required Math
Physical
Education
English 9
OR
Honors 9
Biology
Required Math
Health
World History
Business
Foundation
Skills
World History
Business
Foundation
Skills
Speech
4 Year Plan 10th grade
English 10
or
Honors 10
Chemistry or
Physics
(Many Options)
World
Language
English 10
or
Honors 10
Chemistry or
Physics
(Many Options)
World
Language
US History 1 or
AP US History
(1.5 credits)
Required Math
Computer
Elective
US History 2 or
AP US History
(1.5 credits)
Required Math
4 Year Plan 11th Grade
English 11 or
AP English 11
(1.5 credits)
Chemistry or
World
Physics
Language
(Many Options)
English 11 or
AP English 11
(1.5 credits)
Chemistry or
World
Physics
Language
(Many Options)
Economics or
AP Economics
Required Math
Amer. Gov’t, or Required Math
Adv. Gov’t, or
AP Govt (1.5 cr.)
Visual,
Performing,
Applied Arts
4 Year Plan 12th Grade
British Literature,
Expos. Rdg./Writing
OR AP English 12
(1.5 credits)
Personal
Finance &
Consumer
Economics
British Literature,
Expos. Rdg./Writing
OR AP English 12
(1.5 credits)
Required Math
Career Pathways--Page 10
Arts and Communication
Business Management, Marketing, and
Technology
Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Health Sciences
Human Services
Natural Resources and Agriscience
Elective Courses
Courses linked to potential careers are listed on
pages 11-13.
Pages 18-22 give an overview of ALL elective
courses offered at Lake Orion High School.
9th Grade Courses—Green Sheet
Business Foundation Skills
1.0
English/Language Arts 9 or Honors 9
1.0
Speech
0.5
Math:Current Math Teacher’s Signature
1.0
Biology
1.0
World History
1.0
Physical Education
0.5
Health
0.5
Electives
1.5
TOTAL
8.0
Additional Information
Future college athletes – Initial the NCAA line
at the end of the scheduling sheet.
For NCAA eligibility details, go to
www.eligibilitycenter.org .
9th - 12th grade courses will now be calculated
on a “weighted” GPA.
Honors Courses – additional 0.5
AP Courses – additional 1.0
Alternate Classes
Students must choose 5 alternate classes in
addition to the 8 credits already selected.
Students should take their time choosing
alternate classes.
Due to scheduling constraints, students will most
likely get at least one of their alternate classes.
Special Note: If space is needed for more academic,
world language, or music courses, students may
postpone Health, PE, or Speech.
Counselor and student meet one-on-one
to review schedule requests.
Oakview - Thursday, Feb. 28th
Scripps - Wednesday, Feb. 27th
Waldon - Tuesday, Feb. 26th
Upcoming Dates….
Information will be available in early summer
on the LOHS website with specific dates.
Freshmen Registration (Parents & Students)
Get your schedule, locker, school picture
Building tours available
Freshmen 1st Day (Students only)
Ride the bus
Shortened school day, meet teachers
Thank You!
If you have questions about scheduling courses,
counselors and Special Education chairperson
will be in front of the main office.
Representatives from each department will be
in the Commons to answer curriculum
questions.
A variety of clubs/activities/sports are also in
the Commons to explain how you can get
involved at Lake Orion High School!