LHHS Presenters:

School
Counselors

Alphabet
represented:

Mr. Becker

Principal

Ms. Stengel

A-D

Mr. Burger

Asst. Principal, Athletic Director

Mrs. Pressley

E-K

Mrs. Thompson

Math Dept. Chair

Mrs. Krueger

L-Ra

Ms. Skemp

Re-Z

Welcome from Mr. Becker

FYI
August 4, 2014: 1st day of school
School calendar at: www.havasu.k12.az.us/high-school/
Orientation-TBD
Tour of school
Information on clubs
Meet the teachers
Mentoring
Mentor Kick Off July 28
Students meet their mentor and tour the school
(sorry, parents- for students only)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
BOOKS
Please look over this booklet with your student!! Available online at
www.havasu.k12.az.us/high-school/.
Graduation Requirements
23 credits
1 semester class = .5 credit
1 year long class (2 semesters)=1 credit
Credit received only for D grade or above
Algebra 1-2 or Algebra 2a-2b: Must earn a C or above to pass
and earn credit.
Course Descriptions
College Requirements
Fees
Resources
Clubs, Organizations and Activities

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR CLASS OF 2018
Class of 2018 Graduation Requirements

Subject:

English
Math*
Science**
Physical Education
Social Studies
Civics (US/AZ Govt: Social Studies)
Economics (Social Studies)
Career and Technical Education OR
Fine Arts***
Electives
Total

Credits Year recommended to take the course:

4
4
3
1

All four years

All four years
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Freshman
Sophomore (World History)
2
Junior (US/AZ History)
0.5 Senior
0.5 Senior
1 Any one full year***
7 All four years
23

*If college bound, must take Pre-Calc or DE math class.

***If college bound, one year of Fine Arts required.

**If collge bound, three years of LAB Science required.

If college bound, two years of Foreign Language (elective)

required.

Math requirements

All students must

take and pass:
Algebra 1-2
Geometry 1-2
Algebra 3-4
One additional math

credit
Math of Money
Pre-Calculus
DE Math
Calculus

SMART Program
Summer school

Algebra 2a-2b

FRESHMEN CLASSES

4 CORE CLASSES
P.E.
English determined by grades
Math determined by grades
Science determined by grades

2 Electives
Chosen by students; based on availability
$10-$40 fees (start saving!)

Knight Time

Round Table Program (RTP)

LHHSs Alternative Program

Block Scheduling
Smaller Learning Environment
Abbreviated Semester

ATHLETICS

Fall Sports

Winter Sports

Spiritline

Basketball

Swimming

Wrestling

Cross Country

Soccer

Football
Girls Volleyball
Golf

Spring Sports
Baseball
Softball

Track
Tennis

Elective Options
Remember: Two electives chosen by student.
Also, based on availability.

ARTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND

HUMANITIES PATHWAYS

Intro Studio Arts and

Graphic Design (year
long)
Digital Imaging
Photoshop

Combines art and

technology to design
logos, posters,
pamphlets and more!
Fine Arts Credit

Introduction to Film
and Audio Tech(year
long)
Media Production
Webcasting
Digital Editing
Video Projects
Fine Arts Credit

INTRO TO JOURNALISM
(Arts, Communications, and Humanities Pathway)

Introduction to journalistic
writing
Research
Interviewing
Writing
Page Design
Photography
RECOMMENDATION OF
8TH GRADE ENGLISH
TEACHER and
APPLICATION REQUIRED
Year Long

Technical Theatre/Design 1-2

(Arts, Communications, and Humanities Pathway)

Theatre History
Play Analysis
Terminology
Basic Stage Movement
Vocal Mastery

ACTING 1-2

Interpretation
Vocal Training
Scene Development
Reading and Analyzing Plays
Evaluating Performances
Year-long

MUSICAL THEATRE 1-2

AUDITION ONLY

Memorization
Character
Interpretation
Short Plays
Fine Arts Credit
Year Long

BUSINESS SYSTEMS
PATHWAY

Fundamentals of BMAS
Business Knowledge, Skills,

and Operations
Management and Leadership
Skills
Marketing concepts
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, and Internet

One semester class.

ENGINEERING SYSTEMS PATHWAY

Fundamentals of Automotive
Fundamentals of Cabinet
Making
Fundamentals of Drafting
All are one semester classes.

ENGINEERING AND INFO

TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY

Introduction to
Software Development
Basic Game Programming
Year long

Fundamentals of Web
Page Design
Web Page Design and

Development
One semester

Marching Band and Color

Guard

Instructor approval or membership in middle

school band
2 Hour Block starts at 7 a.m.
First Semester Only
Perform at football games, in parades,
community functions and festivals
Extra rehearsals and band camp required

BAND
Beginning Instrumental
Music 1-2
Learn to play an instrument
and read music
Year long

Concert Band
Training Band
2nd semester only

Wind Ensemble
Audition Required
2nd semester only
7 a.m.

Fine Arts Credit

CONCERT
CHOIR 1-2

Vocal Techniques
Voice Projection
Breath control
Pitch
Fine Arts Credit

MUSIC
APPRECIATION

Learn to read, describe and

critique different genres of music
Fine Arts Credit
One semester only

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish
Learn speaking, reading,
listening and writing
skills
Geography and culture
Recommendation from
English teacher required
Year Long

SOCIAL & HUMAN SERVICES

PATHWAY

Fabrics for Design (sem)

Nutrition and Wellness for
Life (sem)
Introduction to Fashion
Design 1-2 (year-long)
Fashion Merchandising 1-2
(year long)
Introduction to Early
Childhood Development
(year long)
Application for Fashion
Design and Early Childhood

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES

Student Government
By Election
Participation and

Coordination of School
Activities

Publications
Yearbook

Application
Recommendation from teacher

CTE SUMMER CAMP 2014

@ LHHS
FREE to incoming freshmen
June (Monday-Thursday), dates to be determined
Choose 1 or 2 week session
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Free take home item and camp t-shirt
Programs:

Drafting, Drawing & Photoshop,

Drawing with Pastels, Audio Visual,
Software Development
More details will be in newspaper, newsletters closer to end of
school year, T-bolt FB and announcements. Contact LHHS
Career Center for more information.

SAVE THE DATE

Lake Havasu High School
Community Open House
February 5, 2015 4-7 pm
Tour our CTE classrooms and learn about
our programs. Help with selection of
electives.

FRIDAY, JULY 25th

IS THE LAST DAY TO MAKE SCHEDULE CHANGES!

Schedules will either be mailed or available for pick up in July at

registration.
Students must make schedule changes by July 31st, the last day of
registration.
Once school starts, students may fill out a Schedule Change Request Form
if:
A student passed a scheduled class in summer school.
A student did not pass or complete a prerequisite class.
A student is placed in a core class inappropriate to his/her ability level as
determined by the teacher.
A student is missing a required class.
Students are asked to choose alternative choices at pre-registration. There
is no guarantee of class availability.
ALL ELECTIVE CHANGES MUST BE MADE BY JULY 31st.

ECAP
(Education Career Action
Plan)

Required
Online portfolio via
AzCIS

Highlights
academics, career
planning, postsecondary planning,
& extra-curricular
activities and
accomplishments.

AP classes
Advanced Placement
Curriculum of high level
Exam over curriculum in May to
determine if receive 3-5 college credits
Exam costs $89 (vs hundreds of dollars
for college credits)
Score of 4 or 5 to earn college credits
Chemistry, Psychology, Calculus
Junior or senior year

Concurrent Enrollment
Through partnership with MCC, we are able to offer
students to be concurrently enrolled in both a full
set of HS classes and a portion of MCC classes,
receiving college credit.
College Classes taught off high school campus

Students receive college credit, work toward certificate or degree

Available for Juniors and Seniors
Grades in 8th -10th grade are important

Types: NAP(Nursing Assistant

Program); HVAC HVAC video;
CIS (Computer Information Systems); Fire
Science; Welding; Surgical Tech

MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

(MCC)

Dual Enrollment Classes

College Classes taught on LHHS campus
Students receive high school and college credit
Available for Juniors and Seniors
Grades in 8th -10th grade are important
LHHS honors requirements for DE classes
Make an appointment with school counselor to review

AGEC
Arizona General Education Curriculum
35-37 Credit Hours
Recognized at any in-state College or University
Packages all credits into the certificate which can
be transferred anywhere in state
Not all credits are applicable to all majors with
regard to Bachelors Degree
Can be achieved combination of DE (Dual
Enrollment) and MCC classes
Make an appointment with school counselor to
discuss options.

Associates Degree
(AA)
62-65 Credit Hours
Recognized across the nation
Packages all credits into the degree which can be
transferred to a four-year University
Not all credits are applicable to all majors with
regard to Bachelors Degree
Can be achieved through a combination of DE and
MCC classes
Not always best option. Make an appointment
with school counselor to discuss options.

University degrees (more

info.)
Bachelors Degree

4 year degree from a University

Students choose a Major (field/career path) as well as a

Minor (emphasis in another area)

Students enrolling directly in a University do not need a
separate AA from that University
AA may be an option for some high school students
DE then transferring; not all credits are applicable to all
Majors. Talk to your school counselor about options.
Masters Degree
2 year degree after Bachelors
Professional Doctoral Degree (Ph.D, Ed.D.)
2 year degree beyond Masters
Medical Doctoral Degree (M.D.) 4+ year degree beyond
Masters

How to make college

affordable!
Presentation
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014
7 p.m. PAC
Details on how to pay for college:
**High School courses
**Grades in high school
**ACT/SAT scores
**Tips to increase your financial
need (FAFSA)
NEVER TOO EARLY TO START THINKING ABOUT
COSTS!

How to help your student be successful in high

school

Help your student get to school on time every day!

4 tardies = Detention
Encourage attendance!
Research shows that students who are often absent are less likely to

graduate from high school and are more likely to be unemployed for
a long time.

Make sure your student completes his/her homework!

Students should spend 1-2 hours daily on homework and/or studying.

Students are expected to turn in homework on time.
Good grades (All As and Bs) can help get scholarships.
Students may only retake classes in which they received a D or F
grade.

Log in to PowerSchool on a regular basis to check

grades.

How to help your student be successful in

high school

Discipline
Make sure your student knows the rules (in student planner)

and follows them.

Encourage your student to leave cell phone at home or in
locker.

Parental involvement

PowerSchool Parent Portal

Keep contact information updated
Communicate with teachers
Show interest in your students school work and activities.
Check to make sure your student is completing homework.
Encourage your student to join a club or a sport.

Resources

Guidance Office

Academic, Personal, Social Counseling

Class and credit information
Progress Reports
ECAP

Career Center

Peer Tutoring
College and Career Information
Job Shadowing and Job Opportunities

Library

Computers
Reference Books

Freshman Mentoring Program

LHHS Counseling Program Facebook (Like Us)
LHHS Career Center Facebook (Like Us)

Please take advantage of these resources available to students and parents!

www.havasu.k12.az.us/high-school/

A day in the life of an LHHS freshman

School starts at 8:00 a.m.

7AM classes (only for 10th-12th graders)
Be on time!
Transportation is not provided
Students attend 6 classes
55 minute classes
5 minutes between class
30 minutes for lunch
School is out at 2:50
Classes and lunches are with 9th-12th grade students
3 different lunches- lunch based upon 5th hr class

Concerns of Freshmen

Lockers
Lunch
Being Late
Attendance
Cell Phones
Backpacks
Detentions
Bullying
Monitor your students

internet usage

Questions??

Follow these tips and 4 years

later

Like us on Facebook (LHHS

Counseling Program):
www.Facebook.com/LhhsGuidanceOffice