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How To Plan Your Program of Studies
How To Plan Your Program of Studies
Students are encouraged to carefully plan a program of studies that will assist them in reaching their educational and career goals. The college preparatory program outlined on the following pages is designed to guide students in selecting the subjects that will lead them toward achieving their goals. It is important that students select courses to fit their career plans.
It is suggested that students:
• Review all the curricular requirements for graduation
• Read the information presented about each department
• Complete the course planner; paying particular attention to graduation requirements and career goals
• Know and understand the recommended college + career preparatory curriculum
• Consider the curricular and other requirements for the Honors Diploma
Course Availability
Course Availability
Classes represented in this Course Selection Guide are reflective of anticipated course offerings for the 2024-2025 school year and are not guaranteed to be available once the school year officially begins. Actual courses offered are based on the number of student course requests, scheduled sections of each course and teacher, facility and fiscal/resource availability.
Student Class Load
Student Class Load
All students must take a minimum of 6.0 classes per year.
Any class that is “dropped with penalty” will be posted to the student’s transcript as a dropped class with no credit and will have a negative impact on the student’s overall cumulative grade point average. The transcript will reflect WF (withdrawn with an F) and receives zero credit, the equivalent of an F grade.
Grade Level Advancement
Grade Level Advancement
9th grade: A student is assigned to the 9th Grade Class upon completion of 8th grade
10th grade: minimum of 5 credits completed
11th grade: minimum of 10 credits completed
12th grade: minimum of 15 credits completed
Schedule Changes
Schedule Changes
As the master schedule and staffing needs for the next school year are based upon the course selections made by students during the spring, it is critical that these choices be made with great care. Furthermore, change requests subsequent to the original schedule request may not be possible. Students and parents MUST give careful thought to course selections for the following year. Students should also consider the effect of course reduction on their eligibility under OHSAA.
After the first 5 calendar days of the school year, no changes will occur unless:
1. There is a technical error in the scheduling process
2. It is clear that the student is academically misplaced
3. There is a scheduling conflict
Any course dropped after the first 5 calendar days of the school year will be indicated as WF (withdrawn with an F) on the transcript - this includes the 2nd semester of a year-long class.
Lunch
All students must be scheduled for lunch period unless a lunch waiver form is completed and signed by the student, parent/guardian, and either the Associate Principal or Building Principal.
Naviance
Students and parents also have access to a “Family Connection” portal through Naviance. Naviance is a comprehensive guidance software package that provides a wide range of tools to help students develop long-range course plans that not only meet graduation requirements, but also help students realize their post-secondary career or college goals. Please contact the school counseling department for information on how to log in to Naviance and start developing a tailored course of study.
The Lakewood High Career Advising Policy starts with a series of self-assessments available on Naviance. It is strongly encouraged that every 9th grader take the semester course Compass (formerly Career & College Readiness). The curriculum is designed to introduce Naviance to students and start planning their career and college readiness. Career assessments will be used during individual conferences with counselors to create the best possible plan that meets the students’ needs in high school and beyond.
Repeating a Course
Students may elect to repeat a maximum of two courses at LHS to improve their performance (and grade) in the courses. Parent, School Counselor, and Administrative written permission is required. This applies only to courses that were not failed previously.
Credit Recovery
A student who needs to retake a course that has been failed will work with their School Counselor to best identify the path for credit recovery (which may include a third-party platform) that will help that student stay on track for graduation. Every effort will be made to enroll a student who is repeating a course into a supported study hall.
Student Athletes + NCAA Eligibility
Student athletes who are interested in the possibility of competing in sports at the college level need to be aware of NCAA eligibility requirements. Students must take rigorous courses that meet the NCAA’s definition of core academic courses. Throughout high school, student athletes should discuss course selection with their school counselors with this in mind. Prior to the recruiting season, students should register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to have their transcripts reviewed and approved. For more information, see the Athletic Director.
Athletic Eligibility
To be eligible a student-athlete must have received passing grades in a minimum of five one-credit courses, or the equivalent, in the immediately preceding grading period. This requirement is strictly enforced by the Ohio High School Athletic Association and no exceptions will be permitted for any reason. See the district athletic page for details.
It is the student’s responsibility to see that requirements for eligibility are met. The high school staff will make every effort to keep up-to-date records and to keep students and parents informed.
NCAA Approved Courses
Semester Exams
Semester exams are scheduled during the final week of the first semester and are designed to assess student knowledge and comprehension of course material through the first half of year-long courses or though the end of a first semester course. The daily schedule is modified to permit extended testing periods and students are permitted, with parent permission, to leave campus during periods where they do not have a scheduled class. Grades achieved on the semester exams are included on the report card and account for 1/10th of a student’s final letter grade in the course. An unexcused absence from a semester exam results in the student receiving a failing grade. Semester exams can only be given early with administrative approval.
Final Exams
Final exams are scheduled during the final week of the second semester and are designed to assess student knowledge and comprehension of course material through the end of year-long courses or through the end of a second semester course. The daily schedule is modified to permit extended testing periods and students are permitted, with parent permission, to leave campus during periods where they do not have a scheduled class. Grades achieved on the final exams are included on the report card and account for 1/10th of a student’s final letter grade in the course. An unexcused absence from a final exam results in the student receiving a failing grade for the exam. Final exams can only be given early with administrative approval. Students with extenuating circumstances should make an appointment to see their House Principal for consideration.
Grades from Other Schools
After registration, students will meet with their assigned counselor to review middle school and high school coursework, high school transcripts, report cards and assessment data to ensure proper placement. All credits awarded by an accredited school that meet the Ohio requirements will be accepted as transfer credits. Please be advised – the number of credits required for graduation will be adjusted proportionately only to reflect high school transcript credits. In some cases, a math or science placement test and an end-of-course exam may be required. Grading systems and course offerings vary from school to school. Grades will be issued according to the grading scale used at the sending school.
Awarding of Credit
Credit will be granted on a semester basis. Thirty-six week courses will reflect .50 credits earned each semester. The two separate final grades will not be averaged together. Eighteen-week courses will reflect the .50 credits earned in the semester the course was taken. Students failing a semester of a year-long course must repeat the semester of the course failed. It is also very important to realize that failing for a quarter jeopardizes students’ chances of passing the subject for the semester respective to the marks received for the other quarter and the semester final. If a student obtains a passing grade in two of the three marking periods (each quarter and the semester exam), then credit will be awarded for the semester.
Estimated General Fees
These fees are determined each year by the Lakewood Board of Education and are subject to change.
High School - General Instruction:
General Fees................................................................................26.00
ID Card - Required of all students........................................5.00
Replacement ID Card (as needed)........................................5.00
Parking Permit .............................................................................20.00
Transcript ....................................................................................... 4.00
Instrument Rental.......................................................................50.00
Technology.....................................................................................50.00
Career-Technical:
Family and Consumer Sciences
Creative Cooking............................................................20.00
Everyday Cooking...........................................................20.00
Experience with Foods..................................................20.00
Global Foods..................................................................... 20.00
Senior Class Cooks! ........................................................20.00
ServSafe ..............................................................................20.00
Workforce Development Programs
Auto Technology I & II.................................................... 20.00
Electronic Engineering Technology I & II.................20.00
Medical Office Management I & II..............................20.00
Business Management I & II .........................................20.00
Early Childhood Education I & II................................. 20.00
Project Lead the Way I, II, III, IV....................................18.00
Health Careers Technology I & II ................................20.00
Media Art & Design I & II................................................ 20.00
Cisco Networking I & II....................................................20.00
Culinary Arts I & II.............................................................20.00
Construction Trades I & II...............................................20.00
Optional High School Fees:
Cinema Yearbook (subject to change)................................... 75.00
Special Elective High School Course Fees:
Art Courses (semester) except Ceramics ......................11.00
Art Course (year)......................................................................22.00
Computer Applications..........................................................18.00
Ceramics (semester)............................................................... 20.00
Photography (semester)........................................................ 20.00
Fibers Arts and Crafts (semester).......................................11.00
Digital Media ..............................................................................18.00
PLTW 5 - Robotics.....................................................................18.00
Introduction to Computer Programming........................18.00
It is important to understand that the only fees waived under a district-approved fee waiver are the LHS General Instructional fee and the cost of any workbooks, paperback books, etc. which are required to purchase for a class. Fee waivers do NOT include student ID card fees, parking permits, transcript costs or instrument rental. Fee waiver applications must be completed at the beginning of each school year and are not retro-active to prior years or previous fees.
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