ACADEMICS:

Graduation Requirements: 2008 - 2012

Graduation Requirements: Classes of 2013 and beyond

Pre-collegiate Curriculum:
The Department of Higher Education has mandated that all students must complete the pre-collegiate course of study to be considered eligible for admittance to four-year public colleges and universities in Colorado. The following courses are required for all students to be considered for admission to four-year institutions in Colorado beginning with the graduating class of 2010.

Higher Education Admission Requirements

Four years of English Four years of math (must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalents) Three years of science (must include two years of laboratory based science) Three years of social science (must include one year of U.S. or world history) One year of world language Two years of academic electives (acceptable electives include English, mathematics, sciences, social sciences, world language, art, music, journalism, drama, computer science, honors, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate courses)

Comparison:
Higher Education Admission Requirements Jefferson County Graduation Requirements: 2013 and Beyond
Content	HEAR	Jefferson County
English	4 credits	4 credits
Mathematics	4 credits	3 credits
Science	3 credits	3 credits
Social sciences	3 credits	3.5 credits
World languages	1 credit	2 credits
Electives	2 credits	8.5 credits

Progress Reports:
Families wishing to have a weekly report of their student’s grades, attendance, and participation can instruct their student to pick up a progress report in the counseling office.  Students typically pick up the report on Thursday morning and take it to each of their classes on Thursday and Friday to have their teacher sign off.  Progress reports are voluntary and students are responsible for their completion.

Tutoring Resources:
Math and Science: Students who are struggling in any level of math or science can receive assistance from Colorado School of Mines student tutors on Saturday mornings from 10 to 12 in Lakewood High’s atrium.

Study Deck: Lakewood students in need of academic support are invited to visit the Study Deck during their off blocks. The Study Deck, which is located off the back of the library, is staffed by peer tutors and teachers who are available to assist students with a variety of subjects.

Peer Tutors: In some instances, a struggling student can be paired with a peer who has a strength in the subject in question and who shares the same off block. Students interested in a one-on-one peer tutor should first seek support through the Study Deck. If that is not adequate, students should meet with their counselor to discuss options.

Professional Tutors: The LHS Counseling Office has a list of professional tutoring resources for those students seeking support outside of school. (Please be aware that we do no endorse any particular individual or organization but merely provide the list as a courtesy to students and their families.)

Online Tutoring: There are many online tutoring resources available to students. A few are listed below:

www.HippoCampus.org

Study Skills Tips:
Students that need to develop study skills strategies dealing with note-taking, organization, time management, or stress management are encouraged to pick up a Study Skills Resource Booklet available in the Counseling Office.

Students can also check out the online resource: www.how-to-study.com

Credit Recovery:
Students have one opportunity to take and pass their core class requirements for free at Lakewood High School.  Students who fail one or more of these core requirements (any level of English, any level of Social Studies, and in some cases math and science) must recover the credit; however, they cannot retake the class at Lakewood High School during traditional school hours.  Methods of credit recovery include the following:

Night School:
Offered Fall and Spring semester each year at Lakewood High School. 
Courses typically cost $175 each.
Register at the school at the beginning of each semester
Students can only take one course per semester

Summer School:
Offered by the district at four high school locations (sites vary each year)
Registration is in early June at the summer school sites
Summer school session typically runs from mid-June to late July
Courses typically cost $150 each
Students can take one or two classes
Additional information is available through either the main office or the counseling office

Correspondence Classes:
Offered through Brigham Young University
Students can choose online, computer-based assignments or paper/pencil assignments through the mail
Core classes and elective courses available
Courses typically cost approximately $120 each
Additional information available in the counseling office