Lake Dallas High School Four-Year / Post-Secondary Plan

Name: (Last) __________________________ (First) _______________________ (Middle) ____________________

This is a tentative plan to help give you, your parents, and your school some direction as you progress through high school. As you fill in your plan, remember that it is only a plan and should be revisited as needed to ensure your educational success throughout your four years at high school. Plan carefully and select academic courses and electives that will support your interests, career goals, and post-secondary plans.

Current Grade___________ Date ___________________

Career Clusters:

(Select your top choices by placing a 1, 2, or 3 in the blanks)

Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Principles of Health Science Principles of Human Services Principles of Education & Training Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance

High School Graduation Plan: (check one)Recommended (27 credits)Distinguished Achievement (27 credits)

LDHS Classification Credits:

Sophomore (10th) 6 credits

Junior (11th) 12 credits

Senior (12th) 19 credits

Post-Secondary Plans: (check as many as apply) Certificate / Licensure Technical Training

Full-time Employment2 year degree / Community College4 year degree / College / UniversityMilitary

Other_____________________________________

LAKE DALLAS ISD Recommended Education and Career Plan

Credits/High School Requirements Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English (4) English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4

Math (4) Algebra 1 Algebra 1Geometry

GeometryAlgebra 2

Math ModelsAlgebra 2Pre-Cal

Fundamentals of College Alg.Dual Credit College Alg.

Algebra 2Pre-CalCalculusStatistics

Fundamentals of College Alg.Dual Credit College Alg.

Science (4) Biology IPCChemistry

ChemistryPhysics

4th Science

Social Studies (4) World Geography

World History US History Government (.5)Economics (.5)

Computer (1) Health (.5) Communication Application (.5) Physical Education/Athletics (1.5)

HealthComm. App

BIMHealth

Comm. App.PE/Ath

Fine Arts ( 1 credit in the same course)

Foreign Language (2) (2 credits of the same language)

Spanish

Electives (4.5)(3.5 for DAP)

Total Credits

Student Signature _______________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________

Due Monday, February 22nd

Registration & the Course Guide

Please use the LDHS Course Guide to help you choose your classes, which may be found at Lake Dallas Independent School District and find the LDHS Course Guide 2010-11 on the right column. Factors to be considered in selecting courses include the:

• requirements for graduation• significance of the course to the student's overall program

and educational/career goals• purpose of the course; and/or • possible prerequisite for other courses

Requirements for GraduationGrade Classification

Students are classified according to the number of credits earned toward graduation.

Freshman 9th grade 0 – 5.5 credits Sophomore 10th grade 6 credits Junior 11th grade 12 credits Senior 12th grade 19 credits

Classification will be made only at the beginning of the fall semester and will remain the same throughout the school year.

Graduation RequirementsRecommended Distinguished

Achievement (DAP)

English 4 4

Math 4 4

Science 4 4

Social Studies 4 4

Physical Education 1.5 1.5

Health .5 .5

Communication Applications .5 .5

Technology 1 1

Fine Arts 1 1

Foreign Language 2 3

Electives 4.5 3.5

Advanced Measures 4 advanced measures

Total 27 credits 27 credits plus 4 measures

Graduation Requirements, cont.

• In the LDHS Course Guide 2010-11, refer to pages 17-19 for a complete list of course titles that meet graduation requirements for each diploma type, Recommended or Distinguished

• Distinguished Achievement Diploma explanation, page 20

• GPA and Class Rank are explained on page 4

Educational Goals• A complete list of courses offered at LDHS is found on

pages 21-25 of the Course Guide• Course descriptions for each class are found on pages 26-

79 of the Course Guide– Course descriptions may explain the purpose of the course and

how it relates to higher education and post-graduate planning– Course descriptions may also specify mandatory prerequisites

• Pre-AP and AP information and course lists are found on pages 8-12– Pre-AP and AP classes require a teacher’s signature on your Pre-

registration form for enrollment– Grades received in these classes are only weighted when

figuring GPA and class rank and not reflected on report cards or transcripts

Dual Credit Classes

• You must have earned 12 credits• Take the THEA and make a 270 on Math and/or

a 230 on Reading/220 Writing • THEA exemptions may be earned by scoring

2200 on the Math/ELA with a writing score of 3 or above

• Must apply and be admitted at NCTC, as well as register and pay for the class and any required textbooks/materials

• For more information, see page 5-6 in the LDHS Course Guide

LDHS Dual Credits Offerings for 2010-11

Fall 2010GovernmentUS History- pre 1865Public SpeakingCollege AlgebraComposition 1 (Eng 4)Psychology

Spring 2011 Government US History- post 1865 Public Speaking College Algebra Composition 2 (Eng 4) Sociology

Career Goals

• Career & Technology Classes offer students the opportunity to pursue a pre-planned, coherent sequence of courses leading to a “career pathway”

• For more information on Career and Technical Education, refer to pages 6-7 and pages 26-48 in the LDHS Course Guide

Counseling and Mental Health Family and Community Services

• Principles of Human Services

Child Development Interpersonal Studies

Human Growth and Development Interpersonal Skills

Human Growth and Development Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Child Guidance

Counseling and Mental Health Practicum

LDHS CTE COURSE CROSSWALKPROGRAM

AREAPREVIOUS

COURSE2010 COURSE EQUIVALENT

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCESIntro to World Ag / Applied Ag. Principles of AgricultureAnimal Science Livestock ProductionAg Power & Machinery Ag Power Systems

BUSINESS EDUCATIONAdministrative Procedures Business ManagementIntro to Business Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance

BCIS 1 Business Information Management 1BCIS 2 Business Information Management 2

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCESHousing / Interior Design Interior DesignApparel / Textile & Apparel Design Fashion DesignNutrition & Food Science / Food Science & Technology

Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness

Child Development Child DevelopmentIndividual & Family Life Interpersonal StudiesChild Development & Preparation for Parenting Child Care Guidance

Personal & Family Development Principles of Human ServicesFamily Health Needs Counseling and Mental Health

LDHS CTE COURSE CROSSWALK

PROGRAMAREA

PREVIOUS COURSE MEETS PREREQUISITE TO ADVANCED

2010 COURSE

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Intro to World Ag / Applied Ag All Ag courses beyond Principles

Animal Science Advanced Animal Science

BUSINESS EDUCATIONBCIS 1 Business Information Management 2

2009-10 BCIS 1 @ LDHS + Teacher Rec./Appl.

Business Information Management 2 with MCAS Certification

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCESApparel / Textile & Apparel Design Advanced Fashion Design

Career & Technology Classes-Old Courses, New Names

Advanced Technology Complex

• The ATC offers practicum classes for students interested in specific careers or technical education

• Participants must meet requirements and complete an application process

• Participants must provide their own transportation

ATC Programs Available• Career and Life Enhancement• Architecture and Construction• Arts, Audiovisual Technology & Communication• Finance• Health Science (CNA, Job Shadowing, Pharmacology)• Hospitality & Tourism (Culinary Arts, Hotel Restaurant

Management)• Human Services (Cosmetology, Nail Tech)• Information Technology (Computer Maintenance, Biomedical Tech,

GIS)• Law, Public Safety, Security• Manufacturing (Computer Numeric Control, Welding)• Marketing, Sales and Service (E-Marketing, Web Design)• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (Electronics, Pre-

Engineering) • Automotive Tech (Transportation, Distribution & Logistics)

Lake Dallas High School Four-Year / Post-Secondary Plan

Name: (Last) __________________________ (First) _______________________ (Middle) ____________________

This is a tentative plan to help give you, your parents, and your school some direction as you progress through high school. As you fill in your plan, remember that it is only a plan and should be revisited as needed to ensure your educational success throughout your four years at high school. Plan carefully and select academic courses and electives that will support your interests, career goals, and post-secondary plans.

Current Grade___________ Date ___________________

Career Clusters:

(Select your top choices by placing a 1, 2, or 3 in the blanks)

Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Principles of Health Science Principles of Human Services Principles of Education & Training Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance

High School Graduation Plan: (check one)Recommended (27 credits)Distinguished Achievement (27 credits)

LDHS Classification Credits:

Sophomore (10th) 6 credits

Junior (11th) 12 credits

Senior (12th) 19 credits

Post-Secondary Plans: (check as many as apply) Certificate / Licensure Technical Training

Full-time Employment2 year degree / Community College4 year degree / College / UniversityMilitary

Other_____________________________________

LAKE DALLAS ISD Recommended Education and Career Plan

Credits/High School Requirements Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English (4) English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4

Math (4) Algebra 1 Algebra 1Geometry

GeometryAlgebra 2

Math ModelsAlgebra 2Pre-Cal

Dual Credit College Alg.

Algebra 2Pre-CalCalculusStatistics

Fundamentals of College AlgDual Credit College Alg

Science (4) Biology IPCChemistry

ChemistryPhysics

4th Science

Social Studies (4) World Geography

World History US History Government (.5)Economics (.5)

Computer (1) Health (.5) Communication Application (.5) Physical Education/Athletics (1.5)

HealthComm. App

BIMHealth

Comm. App.PE/Ath

Fine Arts ( 1 credit in the same course)

Foreign Language (2) (2 credits of the same language)

Spanish

Electives (4.5)(3.5 for DAP)

Total Credits

Student Signature_______________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________

Due Monday, February 22nd