Lake Norman High School Open House

Lake Norman High School Open HouseWhat Parents Need to Know about Common Core State Standards and NC Essential StandardsIntroduction to Common Core State Standards

Common Core State StandardsFormally Adopted by 45 States English and Mathematics curriculum standards Anchor Standards for ALL subjects that focus on Literacy and Writing Resources available for Parents on LNHS web site (Parents, Resources, Curriculum)

English Required all 4 years for graduationWe offer academic and honors sections in all grades and AP in 11th and 12th gradeCommon Core State Standards Emphasis on Informational Text Emphasis on writing with evidence from textsThere will be a state test given in tenth grade. Math4 mathematics courses are required for graduation (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 OR Integrated 1, 2, 3 plus another course)Movement toward discovery learning With the anchor standards, students will be required to do more writing. They will be asked to explain their thinking and write it down.

Science With the anchor standards, parents and students can expect to see more text-based exploration into science. National Geographic, Scientific American, etc.NC adopted new NC Essential Standards, which are vertically aligned K through 12. Students are responsible for retaining information from year to year. 3 sciences required for graduation

Social Studies For current sophomores, juniors, and seniors: 3 credits required for graduation (World History, U.S. History, and Civics and Economics) For current freshmen: 4 credits required for graduation (World History, American History I, American History II, and Civics and Economics.)Anchor standards will be used to gauge students reasoning skills.Students will explore informational texts and use critical thinking skills to explain ideas.

9th: World History10th: American History I11th: American History II12th: Civics and Economics

World LanguagesFor college application/acceptance, students need two semesters of the same foreign language. Recommended to take as many levels as possible. Avoid leaving years in between foreign language courses. Take advantage of courses offered at LNHS: Spanish, French, LatinArtsPerforming Arts Band, Chorus, and TheatreAll incorporating literacy and writing anchor standards to help develop those skills within the content area Visual Arts Art 1 is required pre-requisite for drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture tracksVisual Art and Design Academy upper level academy Contact Department Chair Ms. Brette Webb with questions.Foundations of ArtPrerequisite to ACADEMY & All Other Art Classes1 PointDrawing I B & above advance.90 and above = 1 PointPainting ITechniques and Media90 and above = 1 Point

Ceramics IHandbuilding Techniques90 and above = 1 Point

Sculpture I Techniques and Processes90 and above = 1 Point

Drawing II90 and above = 1 Point

Drawing III *90 and above = 1 Point

Ceramics IIComplex Des. & Figure Study90 and above = 1 Point

Ceramics III *Wheel Throwing& Artist Study90 and above = 1 Point

Sculpture IIFigure Study90 and above = 1 Point

Sculpture II *Exploratory90 and above = 1 Point

Painting II90 and above = 1 Point

2D Pre AP *(Fall) Semester IBreadth of AP Portfolio90 and above = 1 Point

2D AP (Spring) Semester IIPortfolio Prep.90 and above = 1 Point3D Pre AP *(Fall) Semester IBreadth of AP Portfolio90 and above = 1 Point3D AP (Spring) Semester IIPortfolio Prep.90 and above = 1 Point

3D Non-AP 1*Exploratory Production Portfolio Prep.90 and above = 1 Point

3D Non-AP 2*Non-AP 3D Portfolio Exploratory Production.90 and above = 1 PointPainting III90 and above = 1 Point

2D Non AP 1*Exploratory ProductionPortfolio Prep.90 and above = 1 Point

2D Non AP2 *Non-AP Portfolio Exploratory Production90 and above = 1 Point

LNHS ART CURRICULUM TRACKVisual Art Academy Graduate: 2.5 Min. GPA for Admission: Completed Application (including signed learning agreement, parent agreement, and curriculum overview, and Mini-Essay), Copy of High School transcript (from Homeroom Teacher), Two Completed Teacher Recommendation Forms Earns 6 Art Points to graduate from (AFA,VADA) with Honor Cord Maintains 90 and above average in each Art Class to maintain (AFA, VADA) statusThe Visual Art and Design Academy, VADA at LNHS, is structured as a school-within-a-school or small learning community for approximately 60 students with a passion for visual art. The goal of this 3 year experience is to integrate academics with high rigor art classes to prepare confident and competitive 21st Century learners for college, career, and post-secondary education. Classes that college, career, and post-secondary education. Classes that are not offered at LNHS may be found at Iredell-Statesvilles Magnet School, (VPAC).

Physical Education 1 credit of Health and PE required for graduation Fitness Gram program that helps to measure cardiovascular fitness Implementation of Common Core Anchor Standards includes writing, specifically explaining how skills learned applies to students personally Career and Technical EducationLNHS offers courses in Business, Marketing, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Digital Media, Drafting, Auto Tech and Agriculture.Students can continue to take advanced courses in Allied Health, Digital Media, ProStart (Culinary Studies), Auto Tech, Nursing, and Fire Fighter Technology.Common Core Anchor Standard implementation can be seen in regular assessments using open-ended written responses. State End of Course TestsIntegrated 1 Biology English II

State tests account for 25% of course grade (State Board of Education Requirement)

No retests. NC Department of Public Instruction

Measurements of Student LearningEarth/Environmental Science PhysicsChemistryPhysical Science English IEnglish IIIEnglish IVPre-calculusAdvanced Functions and ModelingGeometryAlgebra 2World History Civics & Economics U.S. HistoryOccupational Course of Study English, Financial Management, Math, Applied Science Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium In 2014-15 juniors will be taking the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium tests in English and mathematics. National assessment aligned to the CCSS Curriculum Support at LNHSContinuous Classroom Improvement Professional Learning Communities Instructional Facilitator and Administration support

Photo Release FormNew form required by our school board To use photo in any school platform (including yearbook, newspaper, web site, etc.), we must have signature Separate signature for use of name. If we have a signature for photo but not name, a students photo will appear in the yearbook but not his/her name. Forms sent home in homeroom and available in the commons OR on the web site under Student Resources. Project Lazarus Dispose of Unused prescription Drugs Safely

Saturday, Sept. 29th 10 am 2 pmGoodwill214 Williamson Road