Mr. Stephen Hafele, Principal

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Mr. Richard Cummings,

Secondary Principal of Student

Programs and Services

Mrs. Nicole Rippey,

School Counselor, A-K

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Mrs. Nicole Turi,

School Counselor, L-Z

Scheduling Process

2026-2027

Things to Consider as you Prepare for the Course Request Process

• LTHS graduation requirements

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• College and career goals

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• Balance
• Consider other time obligations

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• Interests and strengths
• Choose courses that will allow you to further develop your skills or learn new ones

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LTHS Graduation Requirements

Advanced Coursework

• LTHS offers a large variety Honors and AP Level courses�

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• These courses are more rigorous, and require an increased amount of organization and time

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• Most of these courses have prerequisites that MUST be met in order to enroll

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• While these courses are challenging, they have many benefits:
• Higher weighting in your GPA
• Demonstrating a strong work ethic
• Preparation for the rigor of college

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World Language

• World Language is not a graduation requirement at LTHS

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• Many Colleges and Universities DO require a minimum of 2 years of a language for admission
• It is recommended for students planning to attend a college or university after high school to take at least 2 years of World Language
• Students need to check with specific admissions offices to ensure they are meeting all admissions requirements

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• LTHS offers 4 levels of Spanish curriculum

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Social Studies Choice Requirement (4th Credit)

• LTHS requires 4 credits of Social Studies
• 3 credits are specific that students complete at designated grade levels
• Modern American History (9th)
• World History (10th)
• Civics (11th)
• 1 credit is a choice and can be taken in 9th - 12th grade. Options include:
• Intro to Social Sciences
• American Popular Culture
• Historical Perspectives (African American and Women’s History)
• World Cultures
• Military History
• AP World History 11/12 - [if original World requirement has been met]
• AP Psychology *Returning Course*

Technology Graduation Requirement

Digital Information Technology I or II

Computer Science I

Video Game Design

Web Design

CTE Programs at LycoCTC or WAHS

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Pre Engineering/CAD

Graphic Design

Multimedia I

Manufacturing/Woodworking

Automated Design

LTHS requires 1 Technology Credit.

Options include:

Lyco CTC and Williamsport CTE (Grades 10-12)

If you would like to enroll in Lyco CTC or Williamsport CTE, you must add this to your course requests.

(Lyco CTC Programs = 3 credits; Williamsport CTE programs = 2 credits)

• If you are currently enrolled in a CTC/CTE program this is all you have to do
• If you are not currently enrolled in a CTC/CTE program, you must add the course to your course requests AND complete an application (and be accepted)
• Sophomores will receive a parent/student square with instructions for applying to Lyco CTC later this week
• Juniors and Seniors interested in applying should reach out to your school counselor
• Information for visiting and applying to Williamsport CTE programs will be shared soon.
• Grades, attendance, and discipline records are reviewed in the app process

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Lyco CTC and Williamsport CTE (Grades 10-12)

Lycoming CTC Programs:

Automotive Technology

Computer Systems Technology

Construction Technology

Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts

Early Childhood Education

Pre-Nursing and Health Sciences -

(formerly Health Careers)

Welding Technology

Diesel Technology

Williamsport CTE Programs:

Biotechnology

Commercial Art

Homeland Security

Precision Machining

Engineering/Robotics

Dual Enrollment Info on LTHS Website

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-details about how to request provided on Course Requests sheets

Co-op and Internship Opportunities

(SENIORS ONLY)

• Co-ops
• Geisinger - lasts all year - variety of specialty areas available - application is live and due by Friday, January 30 (details on next slide).
• UPMC - semester long - Healthcare attendant positions - We will send out a Student/Parent Square message when the application is available - will open May 1 for first semester - separate application process in the fall for second semester next year
• Students must apply/be accepted for these paid positions
• Will not enter these opportunities as course requests - these will be added to your schedule at a later date, if applicable. For initial scheduling, you must pick other electives.
• We will send out a Student/Parent Square message when the UPMC application is available.

- Internship

- Cover a variety of career fields, but availability in particular areas is not guaranteed

- Last one semester and equal a block or credit of space in a schedule

- Students must apply and be accepted - this is also pending availability of a placement

- Will not enter into course requests - these will be added to your schedule at a later date, if applicable. For initial scheduling, you must pick other electives.

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Geisinger Co-op Opportunities

(SENIORS ONLY)

• Application is live and due by Friday, January 30.
• Details sent by Mrs. Campman via Student/ParentSquare on December 3.

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How to Apply:

1. Click on the following job(s) you are interested in (see list below).
2. Apply only for the location(s) your family is comfortable with.
3. A resume is required for your application.
4. Double-check your email, phone number, voicemail, and make sure your inbox isn’t full so they can leave a voicemail if needed. Also important: Use a personal email, not your school account.
5. Applications are open now and will close Friday, January 30. If you select “not eligible to work in the U.S.” on the application, it will automatically remove your application, so answer carefully.

North Central Region (Jersey Shore – Muncy areas):

Inpatient Nursing Clinical Co-op Student: Muncy

Inpatient Nursing Clinical Co-op Student: Jersey Shore

Rehabilitation Therapy Co-op: Lock Haven, Jersey Shore, and Muncy

Respiratory Therapy Clinical Co-op Student: Jersey Shore

Respiratory Therapy Clinical Co-op Student: Muncy

Laboratory Medicine Clinical Co-op (GMC and GMCM)

Clinical Co-Op Radiology: Muncy

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UPMC Co-op Opportunity

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Learn about New/Returning Courses!

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• AP Business with Personal Finance
• Sports Nutrition
• Sports Psychology

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• AP Biology
• AP Psychology

Note About Course Requests:

The first step in the scheduling process is to enter course requests.

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Course requests are NOT scheduled courses.

• We build the master schedule based on the course requests in a way that allows the most amount of course requests to be scheduled.
• We work very hard to honor first choice electives when building the master, but may not be able to if there is a conflict between two courses that was unavoidable in the master schedule
• Because we build the master schedule based on your course requests, it is very important for you to consider your requests carefully
• If there is a conflict on your schedule, you will resolve it in your individual scheduling meeting.

Scheduling Process:

1. Review core course options on your Course Requests sheet (consult the Program of Studies for course sequencing requirements and/or prerequisites). Circle your selections on your sheet.
• Incoming Grade 9
• Incoming Grade 10
• Incoming Grade 11
• Incoming Grade 12
2. Add up the number of credits you selected on the front side of your sheet and write the total in the space provided.
3. Review grade specific elective course offerings (listed on the back of your Course Requests sheet). Circle the courses you are most interested in. Remember to consider other requirements.

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Scheduling Process:

4. Enter Course Requests:

Visit your Student Portal

Click on “Course Request” tab

Click the “New Request” box on the right of the screen (photo below)

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Scheduling Process:

If you are not meeting a prerequisite for a course, an alert will pop up. If you believe this is an error, write an explanation and add the course. These will flag to your counselor.

Note: Prerequisites will be followed, and course requests will be removed for students not meeting the prerequisite.

Enter course name or # from Course Request Sheet into the “course” field.

Click on the course when it pops up and then click save (see photo below)

Scheduling Process Steps

Continue to enter course requests until your “Total Requested Credits” at the bottom of your Course Request page reaches 8.00.

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Scheduling Process Steps

For elective courses, we highly recommend that you identify and submit alternate choices. These let us know what you would like if you cannot be scheduled for the elective you requested.

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To enter alternates, select the yellow plus sign next to elective.

Enter the alternate course name or # into the “course” field.

Pay attention to the credit amounts to make sure that they match.

You can enter multiple alternates (they are not ranked).

You can use the same course as an alternate for multiple requests.

Click on the course when it pops up and then click save (see photo below)

Changing Course Requests

How to change course requests or alternates:

Click the “X” next to the course # to delete an entered request (photo below)

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You will have the ability to change your course requests in your Student Portal through Friday, January 30.

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5. Next Steps

As mentioned before, scheduling requests are the first step in the scheduling process. Starting in late March, counselors will begin individual meetings for incoming 10-12 grade students. Toward the end of April, they will review and finalize schedules for incoming 9th Grade students. Schedules will be released in May. Approximate dates below (these can change):

• Incoming Seniors: March 30-April 10
• These 30 minute meetings will also include Junior Planning information and parents/guardians will be invited to attend
• More information to come about how to schedule appointments
• Incoming Juniors: April 13-April 17
• Incoming Sophomores: April 20-24
• Incoming Freshmen: your school counselor will review and finalize your schedule: April 27-30 (this will not be an individual meeting)

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