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
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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
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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 2016-2017 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 5th 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.
9th Grade Math FAQs
•Students in regular 8th 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 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)
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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?
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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 9th grade!
Summer Camp Information
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Summer camp :
 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 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!