Post-Secondary Enrollment Option

Ninth through twelfth grade students may enroll at a public or private college on a full- or part-time basis to complete nonsectarian courses for high school and/or college credit. When the student earns high school and college credit, neither the student nor the parent/guardian shall be required to pay for tuition, fees, textbooks, or material.

Effective as of October 1, 1999, Substitute House Bill 282 was amended as follows:

“(F) A REQUIREMENT THAT A STUDENT MAY NOT ENROLL IN ANY SPECIFIC COLLEGE COURSE THROUGH THE PROGRAM IF THE STUDENT HAS TAKEN HIGH SCHOOL COURSES IN THE SAME SUBJECT AREA AS THAT COLLEGE COURSE AND HAS FAILED TO ATTAIN A CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF AT LEAST 3.0 ON A 4.0 SCALE, OR THE EQUIVALENT, IN SUCH COMPLETED HIGH SCHOOL COURSES.”

Interested students and their parents must discuss this program with their school counselor, decide prior to March 30 and sign a form indicating that they have received the appropriate counseling to make an informed decision. Consult your school counselor for further information about the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option Program.

PARENTS AND STUDENTS...PLEASE NOTE - Students interested in participating in this program for any quarter or semester of the school year need to have approval by March 30 of the prior school year as stated by this law, so that we can plan appropriately for staffing and scheduling. Do not wait till the following fall to propose involvement in Post Secondary Options. It will not be approved.

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Symbol next to Course Offerings denote a College Tech Prep Offering.

West Shore, in collaboration with Cuyahoga Community College, offers Tech Prep programs as an educational option for students who wish to link their last two years of high school education with a two-year associate degree technology program at Cuyahoga Community College. Students enrolled in a Tech Prep program can earn college credit toward a degree at Cuyahoga Community College.

College Link Symbol next to course offerings denotes a course that has been aligned to Community Colleges, 4-year degree Colleges, and proprietary schools including:

Cleveland State University/Fenn College of Engineering
Lorain Community College
Vatterott
Bryant and Stratton

If you are interested in the possibilities offered in a Tech Prep or College Link Program, stop by the Career-Technical office or call 529-4163.

Tech Prep will help students...

• Get a great job
• Transition into a two-year or four-year college program
• Earn an Associates Degree

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Independent Study is available for students in grades 9 through 12 by application only. Permission of the Independent Study Coordinator is also required. It is a program designed for those students who have demonstrated the ability, interest and maturity to undertake a program of individual research and investigation in academic and non-academic areas. Independent Study provides students with an opportunity to pursue educational options under the guidance of a certified staff member. An Independent Study form must be obtained, completed, and returned to the Curriculum Specialist. Grades in Independent Study are not weighted.

Students should arrange for Independent Study projects with a supervisory teacher at the same time that they register for their regular course work in January or February. For more specific information, see the Curriculum Specialist, who is the Independent Study Coordinator.

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West Shore Career-Technical

The West Shore Career-Technical District offers the Career-Technical Education programs listed in this catalogue to students of the Lakewood, Bay Village, Westlake, and Rocky River school districts. Our Career-Technical Education program is recognized as one of the finest in the state. Many of our graduates are employed upon graduation, while others continue their education at a two or four year college.

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Lakewood City Academy

Alternative Opportunities for Learning & Success...
The Mission of Lakewood City Academy is to provide an education that meets the individual academic, social, and personal needs of students.

The Vision of Lakewood City Academy is to enhance and empower students to reach their potential in an instructional environment that assists students to:

• improve self-esteem
• accept personal responsibility for their behavior
• develop interpersonal skills
• reach personal academic goals

Lakewood City Academy provides on-site alternative opportunities for students and a digital education option.

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Advanced Placement Program

The Advanced Placement Program gives high school students exposure to college-level material through involvement in AP courses. The AP Program promotes critical thinking, independent evaluation, accelerated learning and achievement. The academic rigors of these courses provide students with the opportunity to proceed at a faster pace and develop and strengthen academic talents. Students learn subjects in depth, refine analytical reasoning skills, and form disciplined study habits that will contribute to their success in college. Furthermore, along with academic performance, the most significant factor in college admissions decisions is the strength and rigor of a student’s curriculum. AP courses are recognized and valued for their quality, depth and rigor.

The Advanced Placement Program is for students who possess intellectual curiosity and who seek intellectual growth. Reading and homework assignment expectations for AP classes are extensive. Students are expected to perform at the college level, particularly in the areas of writing, reading for analysis and synthesis, and test taking. Satisfactory completion of term papers and class projects is also an expectation. Students are cautioned to consider what impact the combination of employment, extracurricular activities, home responsibilities and course load might have on their academic success. Students interested in Advanced Placement courses should consult with their teacher, counselor, and/or the AP Coordinator.

Students must complete an application process in order to be considered for AP courses. Academic departments notify students through their classes when AP applications are available, and students apply through the AP Coordinator’s office in mid-January.

In May, following the schedule established by the College Board and the Educational Testing Service, Lakewood High School administers Advanced Placement examinations. Students will be advised early in the spring of the testing schedule, cost of exams, and registration procedures. By participating in the AP Program and taking AP exams, students may earn college credit, or advanced placement, in college.

Weighted Grades

1. Points assigned for letter grades in determining grade point averages in classes designated as AP classes in the Course Selection Guide. *
   

A	=	4.5
B	=	3.5
C	=	2.0
D	=	1.0


*Students may apply for Independent Study in AP course programs, which are not offered as specific classes at LHS. In order to receive the AP weighting for these grades the student must complete the Independent Study course and take the AP exam in May.

3. Points assigned for letter grades in determining grade point averages in non-AP classes:

A	=	4.0
B	=	3.0
C	=	2.0
D	=	1.0

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Out-of-School Credit
Credit for night school and summer school is given toward graduation only if the student obtains written approval from the guidance counselorl before enrolling.