Curriculum Fair February 2018 Lake Norman High School
Lake Norman Counselors Students with last names… A- Ee: Mrs. Karen Lehew Ef- La: Mrs. Brandi Agner Le- Rice: Mrs. Laura Smith Rich- Z: Mrs. Carolyn Lunsford
Lake Norman High School REGISTRATION
Graduation Requirements English- 4 credits (+Graduation Project) Mathematics- 4 credits Science- 3 credits Social Studies- 4 credits World Languages (not required for HS Graduation but 2 credit min. for UNC system college admission) Health and PE- 1 credit Clusters Total 28 credits
Why is this card important if we’re actually registering online? Registration Card This card will be used as a guide for you to use prior to and during online registration. 8th graders- Please return your completed registration cards to your middle school. 9th – 11th graders –Please return your completed registration cards after you meet with your counselor. ***Students who do not meet the deadline will be assigned electives and alternates*** Why is this card important if we’re actually registering online?
Frequently Asked Questions Course descriptions can be located in the 2017-2018 Curriculum Guide link located at the top of the ISS website. It is recommended that students planning on taking AP World History as a 10th grader should take Civics/Economics Honors as a 9th grader. Teacher recommendation is encouraged. Marching Band is a 5th period. LNHS operates on a 4X4 Block Schedule. Students complete four 90 minute classes in the fall semester and an additional four in the spring.
9th Grade Math FAQs Students in regular 8th grade math are recommended to take Foundations of Math I AND Math I. Students in Advanced Math I are recommended to take Honors Math I (Fall) OR Academic Math I (Fall). Students in Math I in 8th grade will be recommended for either Math II Academic or Honors (semester long only).
Registering for Classes ALL students will register ONLINE using PowerScheduler (a function within PowerSchool) Once the registration window opens (later this month), students and parents will be able to make course selections. Selections can be made through the “Class Registration” link on the left side of the student PowerSchool home screen. Rising freshmen will be asked to select 1 (or 2) classes within each core area. PE will already be selected. Additional electives AND 4 alternates will also need to be selected. All students should register for 8 courses and 2-4 alternates
What if I need help? Counselors will be meeting one on on with all rising seniors and by homerooms with rising juniors and sophomores. LNHS counselors will be visiting the middle schools to assist students BUT your teachers and counselors at your middle school will be best able to help you select your courses for 9th grade!
Freshmen Camp Information Allows you to meet other incoming 9th graders Find your way around LNHS Meet new teachers Engage in activities to prepare you for high school Be the first students to receive your schedule -even before Seniors! Summer Camp: August 2017 Students will be INVITED to attend ONE of the two days!
Have questions about a particular class or department? Representatives from all departments are located in the Commons & Media Center to answer questions and give guidance on course selections. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!