NLHS ADMINISTRATION

Michael Black, Principal

Kenna Williams, Assistant Principal

Mike Harris, Assistant Principal

James Durham, Athletic Director

Rachel Gaynor, Senior Counselor

Amy Gaines, Junior Counselor

Donna Vandy, Sophomore Counselor

Sharon Young, Registrar

Address Records Request to Mrs. Young

Patty Lemley, Secretary

Jill Lawson, Bookkeeper

Debbie Moore, Attendance

North Laurel High School

1300 East Hal Rogers Parkway

London, KY 40741

Telephone 606-862-4699

Fax:

606-862-4701 GUIDANCE OFFICE

www.laurel.kyschools.us

School Profile

2014-2015 School Year

School Information

Established in 1992, North Laurel High School is a four-year public high school with an enrollment of approximately 1400 students. The school is fully accredited by the Kentucky Department of Education. The school year is divided into two semesters with nine-week grading periods. The Class of 2015 will need 25 credits to graduate.

Curriculum

All students are asked to select a career major and follow a planned program of courses. Students may change career majors at any time. All students are advised to complete the minimum Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education recommended pre-college curriculum (PCC). Advanced Placement (College Board) courses are offered in all core academic disciplines. Pre-AP courses are available for math in Grades 9 through 11; in grades 9 and 10 for science and English; and grade 9 for social studies.

Graduation Requirements---Class of 2015

English 4 credits

(English I, II, III, IV or AP)

Mathematics 4 credits

(Alg I, Geometry, Alg II, 1 elective higher than

Alg I)

Science 3 credits

(IPEC, Biology, & one Science elective)

Social Studies 3 credits

(Civics, World History, & U.S. History)

Physical Education 0.5 credits

Health 0.5 credits

History & Appreciation of Visual & Performing Arts 1 credit

(Any one of the following will meet this requirement:

Drama I, II; Visual Arts I, II, III, IV or AP Art; Chorus,

Chamber Choir, Band, Jazz Band, 21st Century Comm.

or Piano Keyboarding)

Electives 9 credits

Total 25 credits

Rank in Class

All courses are included in rank-in-class. Eighth grade Algebra I is included in both cumulative GPA and class rank. Weighted cumulative GPA is used when calculating class rank. Class rank is calculated at the end of the 6th semester, 7th semester and after graduation. Both weighted and unweighted (4.00 scale) GPAs are reported. The weighted GPA is calculated by giving approved College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses one additional quality point per credit. Pre-AP courses do not receive additional quality points.

Quality Point System (4.00 Scale)

A………… 4 points

B………… 3 points

C………… 2 points

D………… 1 point

F………… 0 points

Grading Scale

As of 8/2013 Prior to 8/2013

A = 90 – 100 A = 92-100
B = 80 – 89 B = 83 - 91
C = 70 – 79 C = 74 - 82
D = 60 – 69 D = 64 - 73
F = 59 & Below F = 63 & Below

Description of Transcripts

Data & Measurement utilizes a hands-on application approach of Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II concepts and prepares students for the ACT.

Jaguar Lab, COMPASS, and Credit Recovery are all programs available to the students who have previously failed classes and are trying to recover the credits. Jaguar Lab is offered during the school day for students with an Individual Education Plan. COMPASS and Credit Recovery are an after school or summer computer based program available to all other students.

If a student earns a full credit in NJROTC, this will count as their one-half credit in Physical Education.

Test Information

North Laurel High School administers a multiple battery of tests. End of Course assessments are given in English II, Biology, Algebra II, and U.S. History. The PLAN is administered to all 10th graders. Other tests offered include ASVAB, PSAT, ACT, SAT, AP, WORK KEYS and KOSSA (Skills Standards).

The average ACT composite score for the Class of 2014 was 19.8 with 100% of the graduating class participating in the ACT assessment. College enrollment rate will be determined in the fall of the year.

The average ACT Composite score for the Class of 2013 was 19.8 with 100% of the graduating class participating in the ACT assessment. Fifty-four percent of this class started college in the fall after graduation.

The average ACT Composite score for the Class of 2012 was 19.4 with 100% of the graduating class participating in the ACT assessment. Fifty-one percent of this class started college in the fall after graduation.

Advanced Placement Courses

AP English Lit AP Chemistry AP Biology

AP Eng Language AP Calculus AB AP Statistics

AP US History AP Calculus BC

AP Spanish AP European History

AP Physics (alternating years)

AP Environmental Science

Pre-AP Courses

Students are placed in freshman Pre-AP courses by 8th grade teacher recommendation and test scores. Students may elect to take upper level honors courses if they achieve a final grade of at least a “B” in the previous level of that course.

The following Pre-AP courses are offered at NLHS:

English I, II

Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus

Integrated Science I and II

Integrated Social Studies I