Planning a High School Program

Choosing a Program
Students must realize that earning a diploma should be the result of a carefully planned path of class work that will provide the desired preparation for the next phase of life. Loveland High School has designed a "three-track" approach to help guide students in making course selections. These three programmed approaches center around:

The Tech-Prep Program, which allows for academic and technical preparation for students who desire technical and/or associate degree programs.
The Vocational Program for those who wish to pursue a specific vocation that can be achieved by attending Loveland High School and Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development.
The College Preparatory Program for those who desire to prepare for entrance to colleges and universities.

It is important to first consider your goals regarding these "three-track" choices before making random course

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selections and decisions. The following explanations will be of help, and of course, do not hesitate to consult the guidance and/or administration department to help in your decision.

The Tech-Prep Program
Those students who choose not to acquire a specific entry-level skill via vocational school or have not decided on a four-year college program of study may pursue a program of technical preparation. Those who choose the tech-prep program should take as much English, mathematics, and science as possible (at least 10 credits). This basic core course of college preparation should be combined with technical education in one or more of the following areas: industrial technology, work and family, business, art, and/or computers. By taking the combination of academic and technical course work, a student will build the foundation necessary for post high school technical schools, adult vocational programs, and/or associate degree (two- year) programs.

The Vocational Program
Career development programs offered by our affiliate Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development are available to students who meet certain requirements. The course offerings at the career development campuses are designed to develop the aptitude and skills of students for successful entry into the world of work or advanced technical training at two or four-year colleges.

In general, most students choose to attend a two-year vocational-technical program during the junior and senior year. However, some students may be eligible to enter vocational-technical programs at the completion of their freshman year or enroll later for one-year programs offered to seniors. A study conducted by the Economics Department at Ohio University found that four years after high school, vocational graduates were earning 20% more than high school graduates without vocational training.

Requirements to Attend Vocational School

Sophomores must be 16 years old by the start of the school year and must have earned the following credits:

SUBJECT	CREDITS
English	1
Mathematics	1
Science	1
Social Studies	1
Health	1/2
Physical Education	1/2

Juniors must have earned at least seven academic units of credit. The following courses are required prior to enrollment.

SUBJECT	CREDITS
English	2
Mathematics	2
Science	1
Social Studies	1
Health	1/2
Physical Education	1/2

The above are minimum requirements (most students will have 15 1/2 credits at the end of their sophomore year).

Enrollments in some vocational programs require passage of the ninth grade proficiency test.
Seniors should have an additional unit of English and four additional elective units for a total of 14 units of credit to enter the vocational program.

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