Curriculum Fair February 2016 Lake Norman High School

Lake Norman Counselors Students with last names… A- Ee: Ms. Karen Lehew Ef- La: Ms. Brandi Agner Le- Rice: Ms. Laura Jo Harris Rich- Z: Ms. 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)  Heath and PE- 1 credit  Clusters Total 28 credits

Registration Card  This card will be used as a guide for you to use prior to and during online registration.  8 th graders- Please return your completed registration cards to your middle school.  9 th – 11 th 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 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. Teacher recommendation is encouraged. Marching Band is a 5 th period. LNHS operates on a 4X4 Block Schedule. Students complete 4, 90 minute classes in the fall semester and an additional 4 in the spring.

9 th Grade Math FAQs Students in regular 8 th grade math will be placed in a year-long Math (Math Foundations & Math I). Students in Advanced Math I are recommended to take Math I (Fall). Students in Math I in 8 th 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 (February 22), 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.

What if I need help? Counselors will be meeting one on on with all rising seniors and in small groups 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 9 th grade!

Summer Camp Information  Summer camp : Allows you to meet other incoming 9 th 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 16, 17, & 18 (tentatively) Students will be INVITED to attend on ONE of these days!

Have questions about a particular class or department? Representatives from all departments are located throughout the first floor to answer questions and give guidance on course selections. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!