Curriculum Fair
Class of 2019
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. Carrie Webb
Mr. Eric Babbitt: 9th Grade
Administrator
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.
Please return your completed registration
cards to your middle school.
***Students who do not meet the deadline will be
assigned electives and alternates by LNHS***
Why is this card important if we’re actually
registering online?
Frequently Asked Questions
•Course descriptions can be located in the 2015- 2016 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.
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 (March 9),
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?
This is the first year we will be using
PowerScheduler to register students
for classes!
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Counselors will be available (by
appointment) March 4, 5, & 6 to meet
with parents. Please use the
“REGISTRATION” link on the homepage
to access registration materials.
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 11, 12, & 13
Students will be INVITED to attend on ONE of
these days! Letters will be mailed sometime after
Spring Break.
Town Hall Meeting
Surviving Today’s Tough Teen Issues:
Developmental Norm and/or Deviant Storm?
With Geoff Sidoli,
Clinical Director at the Barium Springs Treatment Center
Where? Lake Norman High School
When? Tuesday March 24 from 6:00- 7:30
What? Topics to be discussed include the adolescent
brain, substance abuse, depression and anxiety, and
talking to your children about these issues
This is a FREE event!
Closing
WELCOME TO THE WILDCAT FAMILY!
Representatives from all departments are
located throughout the first floor to answer
questions and give guidance on course
selections.
Counselors are available outside the
Guidance Office to provide assistance and
answer any questions you may have.
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!