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Long Range Plan

Part of the mission of Lake Region Union High School is to insure that students have the maximum range of opportunities available to them upon graduation. To achieve this goal students are empowered to take charge of their education. To do this is a five-step process:

1. Know yourself! Discover your interests, abilities and talents through discussions with family, counselors, teachers, mentors, etc., and through various interest inventories and career decision making tools that you will be exposed to at the high school.

2. Form personal goals, which eventually may lead to a particular career area or cluster of related careers.

3. Know all the courses and programs available to you at Lake Region Union High School. This includes all the core courses, electives and NCCC satellite offerings shown in Part 3, as well as the programs offered at the North Country Career Center (NCCC) shown in Part 4.

4. Make a Four-Year Plan that reflects your interests and talents, and which will prepare you to take the next steps toward meeting your goals Your plan will be developed early in your 9th grade year.

5. Carry out your plan! This plan should be revisited and updated at least once a year with your guidance counselor.

Graduation Requirements

Students must earn a minimum of 23 1/4 credits to receive a Lake Region diploma. Requirements for the Class of 2010, 2011 remain at 20 1/4 credits. Class of 2012, 2013 as part of the 23 1/4 credits each student must successfully complete:

4 Credits of English (Includes 1 credit of English 9 and 1 credit of English 10)

4 Credits of Social Studies (Includes 1 credit of World Hist and 1 credit of US History)

3 Credits of Science (Includes 1 credit of Earth Science and 1 credit of Biology)

3 Credits of Mathematics

1 Credit of either Math or Science

1 Credit of Fine Arts

1.75 Credits of Physical Education (includes 1/4 credit independent)

.5 Credit of Family Health & Wellness

.5 Credit of Computer Applications

4.5 Credits of approved elective courses

How to Register for Courses

1. Begin with this booklet. Read all of parts 1 and 2. Part 3 contains descriptions of all the courses offered at the Lake Region Union High School. Part 4 contains all the courses and programs offered at the North Country Career Center in Newport.

2. Long Range Plan. Use the worksheet for a Four-Year Plan to show the courses you plan to take and when. Also keep track of the credits you have earned. If you would like a copy of your transcript to make sure of the credits you have actually earned, request one from your guidance counselor.

3. Obtain recommendations from your current teachers for sequential courses. This is especially important for math and science, all AP courses, and any course which does not follow a normal sequence, such as taking two math or science classes at the same time. Discuss Social Studies elective courses with your current teacher or Mr. Laurie. English elective sign-ups will be done with your English teacher. English elective choices may also be discussed with Mrs. McKenny.

4. Complete course sign-up sheet. Counselors will visit English and social studies classes to distribute course sign-up information. See your current teachers to get their signatures.

5. Submit the completed and signed Course Sign-up form to the Guidance Office. The sooner this step is completed, the sooner you will meet with your counselor, and the greater the likelihood you will get the courses you want.

6. Students will receive their schedules in the spring to review with their counselor. This will be your only opportunity to make changes. Schedules should be finalized before leaving for summer vacation.

7. Counselors will meet with any student who has questions. Parents are encouraged to call the Guidance Office if they want to have a meeting. Students with questions and/or concerns need to schedule an appointment to meet with their counselor. Schedule requests are entered into the master scheduling program, with course offerings being subject to sufficient enrollment numbers.

8. When students return to school in the fall, schedule changes will only be made for the most valid reason and only with the express approval of the high school principal.