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LAWTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT BULLETIN 2018 - 2019 1 Introducing MYAP (Multi-Year Academic Planning) You now have an opportunity to plan your path to graduation through your Portal account. Using your Student or Parent Portal account, you will now have access to your Academic Planner and will be able to submit your course requests electronically. Please use the following instructions to submit your course requests for the upcoming school year: Log in to your Student Portal 1) account 2) Select Academic Planner 3) Click Next (right side of screen) You will now see a Planner screen listing columns of all four years of high school with courses grouped by subject area. Find the column for the grade level for the next school 4) year 5) Click in the "Type to search or select courses" box and select your course choice Repeat step 5 for each subject area (divided by dark 6) gray bar) **** If credits have been satisfied in any subject area, you do not need to make a selection within that area. 7) Under Alternates choose no more than 3 courses that you would like to take if your 1st choices are not available When you have completed all subject areas scroll to the top of 8) screen and click Save 1 If you do not have access to a computer or need assistance in the pre-enrollment process, please contact your school counselor. LAWTON HIGH SCHOOL HOME OF CHAMPIONS SCHOOL & COMMUNITY The Lawton-Fort Sill community has a population of 97,017 as of 2014. Lawton High School serves the educational needs of Lawton’s central and midtown areas as well as Fort Sill Army Post. Located in one of the state's largest cities, the district enjoys a diversified economic base. Currently, the district consists of three high schools, four middle schools and 18 elementary schools utilizing a Pre-K Learning Center, K–5, 6–8, 9–12 grade-level configuration. The student body at Lawton High is culturally diverse with a population that is 43% Caucasian, 30% Black, 16% Hispanic, 2% Asian, and 8% American Indian Lawton High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school enrolling approximately 1,700 students in grades 9–12. The school is accredited by the state of Oklahoma. Lawton High School’s classification is 6A-II. The school has been known as “The Home of Champions” since 1962 after winning all five state titles in the following athletic programs: basketball, baseball, football, tennis, and track. 66% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. Lawton High School is recognized by US News in the National Rankings (18th) and earned a bronze medal. Schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college. LAWTON HIGH SCHOOL MISSION Believing that all students can and will learn, Lawton High School is committed to providing a safe, positive learning atmosphere that will challenge young people to strive for academic excellence that will open the door for a successful and productive future. We encourage the development of responsibility, self-reliance, self-respect for others. 1 INTRODUCTION This bulletin of information has been prepared as a guide to help you in developing your educational plans. You are encouraged to use this information thoughtfully and carefully in making your course selections. A counselor will then confer with you individually to assist you in enrolling for the next school year and to help you with tentative plans for your remaining high school years. Remember, you are ultimately responsible for your education. TABLE OF CONTENTS LHS COUNSELING SERVICES ........................................................................................................................ 3 PLANNING GUIDE .............................................................................................................................................. 4 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................... 5 OKLAHOMA'S PROMISE - OHLAP .................................................................................................................. 6 CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT ........................................................................................................................ 7 COLLEGE AND CAREER ASSESSMENTS ................................................................................................... 8 OKLAHOMA COLLEGE ADMISSIONS STANDARDS .................................................................................. 9 NCAA REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ...................................................... 10-12 HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 13 COURSE OFFERINGS ............................................................................................................................... 14-17 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 18-31 FINE ARTS ................................................................................................................................................. 18-20 FOREIGN LANGUAGE ................................................................................................................................. 20 LANGUAGE ARTS.................................................................................................................................... 20-21 MATHEMATICS ........................................................................................................................................ 21-23 MILITARY SCIENCE ..................................................................................................................................... 23 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/SAFETY ........................................................................................................ 23-24 SCIENCE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………24-26 SOCIAL STUDIES/HUMANITIES ........................................................................................................... 26-27 TECHNOLOGY.......................................................................................................................................... 28-29 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION .............................................................................................................. 29-30 ADDITIONAL COURSES ......................................................................................................................... 30-31 PROJECT LEAD THE WAY ......................................................................................................................... 31 APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS................................................................................................................. 32 WEBSITES FOR COLLEGE/CAREER PLANNING ..................................................................................... 33 CURRICULUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 35-50 2 LHS COUNSELING SERVICES LHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT’S MISSION STATEMENT The Counseling Department at Lawton High School is committed to creating a positive learning environment which fosters student success. Providing a comprehensive school counseling program focusing on college and career readiness, students will leave LHS with the tools necessary to be successful and productive within their community. In addition, the Counseling Department seeks to aid students and teachers through discussion of school and personal problems and in providing information concerning education and careers. The student, however, is ultimately responsible for his/her education. Parents who wish to visit a counselor or teacher should call the School Counseling Department at (580) 355-5170 and ask for the appropriate extension listed below. Students needing an official transcript and/or reading proficiency documentation must call or come by the Registrar’s Office (580) 355-5170, extensions 3305 (Glenica Watts) or 3333 (Susan Capuccio). The request must be made at least 24 hours before needed. Lawton High Counselors and their 2016-2017 assignments (based on student’s last name). Rachael Marco (A-Da) [email protected] Ext. 3427 Melissa Cook (De-H) [email protected] Ext. 3309 Juliane Hardeman (I-M) [email protected] Ext. 3328 Brittani Mahan (N-Sc) [email protected] Ext. 3425 Joe Williams (Se-Z) [email protected] Ext. 3385 Latoya Miller Career Counselor [email protected] Ext. 3426 LHS SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUEST Because each returning student was given thorough guidance last semester with respect to pre-enrollment and graduation requirements, the LHS Counseling Department will make schedule changes based on the following situations: Student already received credit for the class listed on schedule (please note some elective classes can be taken multiple times). Student is scheduled in the same class more than once. Student is missing a course. Student has been accepted into Great Plains Technology Center and schedule does not reflect enrollment. Student has been accepted into Cameron University and plans to enroll in concurrent courses or has enrolled but the schedule does not reflect enrollment. Student wants to enroll in AP course(s) not listed on schedule (courses do require prerequisites). 3 COURSE SELECTION GUIDE Course selection should be firm decisions, thoughtfully