1. Information for Parents of current 8th graders
Registration
Information for Parents of current 8th graders
Class of 2021

2. Lakeville North Administrative Team
Cheryl Meger A-Fe
Dan McNulty
Fi-Le
Cary Zahn
Li-Ri
Holly Standke Ro-Z
Marne Berkvam Principal
Mike Zweber Activities Director

3. Graduation Requirements
Career Portfolio - MCIS
State of MN Assessments
MCA Reading
MCA Math
MCA Science
ACT (Possible)
High School Credits

4. Career Portfolio Requirements
9th Grade
Opportunities Day Elective Fair
MCIS Activities
10th Grade
Opportunities Day College and Career Fair
11th Grade
ASVAB test
Career Jamboree
Opportunities Day Tours
Post Secondary Planning with Dean
12th Grade
Job Shadow
Senior Interview

5. State of MN Assessments
Currently = MCA Tests
Reading in 10th Grade
Math in 11th Grade
Science test during Biology class
ASVAB/ACT exams (requirements are changing)
In the future = College and Career Readiness Assessment

6. Class of 2021 Course Requirements
English Language Arts - 8 semester courses
Math - 6 semester courses through Algebra 2
Science - 6 semester courses
Arts - 2 semester courses
Electives - 13 semester courses
Physical Education/Health - 2 semester courses
Social Studies - 7 semester courses
44 semester courses
(48 possible with traditional schedule)

7. What do colleges look for?
English Language Arts: 4 years
Social Studies: 3 years
Math: years
Science: 3 years
World Language: 2-3 years
Fine Arts: 1 year
GPA/Class Rank/ACT score
Participation in Fine Arts, Activities, and Athletics
Community Service
Leadership

8. What will I need to register?
2021 Credit Check
Course Selection Form
Access to the Infinite Campus Portal

9. What should I look for on the LNHS website?
Program of Studies
Registration Instructions
Career Pathways
Go to isd194.org/lakeville-north/
Go to Academics

10. What do most 9th graders take?
Preloaded Courses
Traditional Schedule, English Language Arts, Math, and Science are all preloaded courses (3 classes loaded)
For any changes to the preloaded courses, students and parents should contact the dean at the
middle school.
47% English 9
33% Honors English 9
69% Physical Science
31% Honors Bio/Bio

11. Lakeville North Schedule
Traditional
8:02 am - 2:37 pm
Six classes per day
Early bird is
NOT available
for freshman

12. What do most 9th graders take?
English Language Arts
English 8 to English 9
Honors English 8 to Honors English 9
For any students wanting to change the
preloaded course, students or parents should
contact the dean at the middle school.
47% English 9
33% Honors English 9
69% Physical Science
31% Honors Bio/Bio

13. What do most 9th graders take?
Math
Algebra 1 to Intermediate Algebra
Honors Algebra 1 to Honors Geometry
Honors Geometry to Honors Algebra 2
New Option: Geometry Design & Engineering - 2 hour block
47% English 9
33% Honors English 9
69% Physical Science
31% Honors Bio/Bio

14. What do most 9th graders take?
Science
Science 8 to Physical Science
Honors Principles of Biomedical Science
Honors Science 8 to Honors Biology
For any students wanting to change the
preloaded course, students or parents should
contact the dean at the middle school.
47% English 9
33% Honors English 9
69% Physical Science
31% Honors Bio/Bio
When taking this science prior to graduation. pathway, you MUST take both Chemistry and Physics

15. STEM- Biomedical
Offers students career readiness, hands-on experiences to college preparatory-level courses
Preparing students with hands-on, real-world skills needed to succeed in fields of biomedical sciences
Engaging students to develop innovative, collaborative and problem-solving skills.
Series of 4 courses (one each year):
Honors Principles of Biomedical Science
Honors Human Body Systems
Honors Medical Interventions
Honors Biomedical Innovations

16. For more information: Visit the web site lakevillestembiomed
or see the video:
STEM-Biomedical video
Earlybird is not available for Freshmen, but will be available Sophomore and Junior year!

17. Capstone Areas of Emphasis:
STEM Academy
Get STEM Recognition
Capstone Areas of Emphasis:
Computer Programing
Industrial Technology
(Woods, Electricity, CAD, Robotics, Architecture)
Engineering Your Future 3
Biomedical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Engineering Your Future Topics: Rockets
Environmental
Biomedical
Electronic
Robotics/ Coding
Structural
Capstone Course: A semester-long engineering design
project in one of the areas of emphasis.

18. Social Studies Choices
Option 1
Civics 1 semester
Geography 1 semester
Option 2
AP Human Geography 2 semesters
AP U.S. Government & Politics : 1 semester
Option 3
Option 4
AP U.S. Government & Politics: 1 semester
(AP Human Geography is designed for 9th graders. AP U.S. Government & Politics can be taken any time throughout high school but recommended for 11th and 12th graders)
47% English 9
33% Honors English 9
69% Physical Science
31% Honors Bio/Bio

19. Elective Choices Four semesters Art AVID Business
English Language Arts
Family and Consumer Science
Health Issues
Industrial Technology
Music – You can choose 9th grade choir for one semester
Phy-Ed
STEM –at LNHS or LSHS
World Language (Am. Sign Lang, French, Spanish)
47% English 9
33% Honors English 9
69% Physical Science
31% Honors Bio/Bio

20. AVID
What is AVID?

21. What is MNCAPS?
Minnesota Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS)
Students fully-immersed in a professional culture, solving real-world problems
Work Shoulder-to-Shoulder with Industry Experts
Work on Projects & Case Studies for Corporate Sponsors
One-to-One Mentor with Career Professionals
Guest Instruction by Industry Experts
Nationally recognized, innovative high school program  

22. MNCAPS Pathways for Fall 2017
Business Year One & Year Two
Medicine & Healthcare Year One & Year Two
Technology & Design Year One
Additional MNCAPS Course Information
Open to all Juniors and Seniors
Receive High School & Potential College Credit
Meet Half-Day at MNCAPS
Must provide own transportation
Apply at MNCAPS.org

23. Hybrid and Online Courses
Hybrid courses are part time face to face and part time online
Online courses are completely online with no face to face time
These courses are a part of the regular schedule (12 classes for the year) and can not be taken as an ‘extra’

24. Overview Students can choose to take an online or hybrid course
Online and hybrid courses are not the right fit for every student
Students who choose an online or hybrid should select a course in an area of strength or high interest
Online or hybrid course grades become part of the official transcript

25. Digital Learner Profile
Students who are successful in online courses are:
Self-motivated
Self-directed, persistent
Independent learners
Excellent communicators
Manage time effectively
Good readers
Good technology skills

26. Hybrid and Online Offerings
Health Issues
Online at LNHS
Physical Education
Link 12 Online
Available in nearly all subject areas
See Program of Studies and Course Selection Form

27. Academic Options for the Future
AP Advanced Placement
Concurrent Credit
CLEP College Level Examination Program
Credit By Assessment
Credit/No Credit
Link12 Lakeville Online
Minnesota Center for Advanced Professional Studies (MNCAPS)
Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
Some options in Grade 10, 11, 12

28. PE/Health Summer Classes
PE and Health will be available this summer to students who are on track for graduation (enrichment opportunity).  It is $350.00/course and run 8 weeks in the summer.  There is an onsite requirement for heath to complete the CPR portion and for students to pick up their heart rate monitors for PE. For registration information go to the Link12 Website. 

29. Honors vs. Advanced Placement (AP)
AP Prep Summer Academy
AP Prep Summer Academy focuses on:
higher-level reading and vocabulary skills
writing different types of AP* essays
study skills such as note-taking and ways to increase retention
test-taking strategies
The course is taught by experienced Lakeville AP Social Studies teachers at Lakeville North High School.
Registration forms will be available after spring break from your Social Studies teachers.
Please note that this is NOT a requirement or prerequisite for the AP courses.
Honors vs. Advanced Placement (AP)
Lakeville Public Schools offers an AP* Prep summer course designed to prepare students at all grade levels for their first AP* experience by providing them with training and practice in the high-level academic skills needed to succeed in social studies AP* classes.
 The sessions will most likely be 1-2 weeks in length depending on the hours.  Also, we are working to determine whether or not we need to charge a nominal fee (which of course would be waived for families in need).

30. Who will help you? Classroom teachers Homeroom teacher
Middle School Deans
Parents
47% English 9
33% Honors English 9
69% Physical Science
31% Honors Bio/Bio

31. Registration Process Log on to your Infinite Campus account
Click on the registration tab
Traditional schedule and three core classes will be preloaded
Choose social studies
Choose electives (four semesters)
Choose alternates
No ‘button’ to click to save
Print if you wish and log off

32. Log on to your Infinite Campus account

33. Preregistered A completed registration is 32/32 units Students choose:
2 semesters of history
4 semesters of electives

34. Registration Timeline
Feb 2 - Registration portal open
Feb 6 - Current grade 8 Parent meeting LNHS Auditorium 6:30pm
Feb 17 - Registration portal closes

35. Additional Information
This PowerPoint will be available on the high school website
Students new to the district will need to enroll first – Call Joan Sirek, Dean’s Assistant at
Quick demonstration of student registration
Questions?
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