All parents: Next week we are beginning the registration process for classes. Below is a highlight of new courses and courses that we have restructured for next year. Some of these classes have prerequisites and the decision to actually run the course will not be made until April. We are excited about the direction of the programs listed below. Changes that we have made this year are part of a larger plan over the next few years to refocus each department to match the 21^st century academic and workplace needs of Liberty students. I wanted to give you a preview of what your student will hear so that you all can make informed decisions. Please read the write-ups for all classes to make sure it matches your student’s academic plan and interests. Course Guide

 

Course

Environmental Science – new science offering for 10-12 grade students

Design 1 – this class is a 2^nd entry point for all Art classes

Design 2 – replaces a previous Art course (2D design)

Percussion Ensemble – requires music background in middle school or 2 yrs of private lessons

Crime and Justice Literature – senior English elective

Advanced Creative Writing – senior English elective

Creative Writing – open to freshman - juniors

Foundations of Eng Literature – senior English elective

Principles of Engineering – 2^nd class in the our engineering sequence

Material Science – Combination of industrial technology and science

Video Production – is one of our multi-media classes

Tech Drawing and Drafting – Industrial tech course

Digital Design – is a consolidation of three computer based classes into one

Digital Photography – Replaces a previous photography class with a new instructor

 

If you have questions or want more information, please feel free to contact either the counseling office or one of the administrators.

 

Stanford Testing: 9^th grade parents: Across the district Stanford testing is occurring. At Liberty, that means we only test 9^th graders. Testing will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 5^th and Thursday, Feb. 7^th during 5^th period. Please make sure your student is in school on those days. We use the results as one of many data points to make class placement decisions about your students. There is no significant change to the school schedule on those testing days, except that fifth period is 10 minutes longer on Feb. 5^th and 7^th.

 

Thank you to all who came to the college planning night. We appreciated your involvement and feedback. We estimated that over 180 people attended. Special thanks, to Kate Bice, Diane Christensen, and Gayle Johnson who were part of the parent panel and offered their wisdom and guidance on college planning.