Freshmen Parent Meeting

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8th Grade Parent Meeting
Mr. John Reincke, Principal Mr. Bryan Oechsner,
Assistant Principal January 10 17, 2009
- 830 a.m.
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Opening Prayer and Devotional Thoughts

• School Year Theme
• I will always have hope

• But as for me, I will always have hope I will
  praise you more and more.
• - Psalm 7114

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Ground Rules for Today

• Eat, drink, use the restrooms at any time.
• There is no such thing as a dumb question.
• We will be done by 1045 students will be done
  between 1130 and noon.
• This slide show will be available on our website
  (www.lhsa.com/lhn) in two weeks.

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Latest Research on Parents of 8th graders

• A new study was recently conducted on the stress
  level of parents of 8th graders. Please look
  closely at the following picture of two identical
  dolphins. If you notice any differences in them,
  you are under too much stress.

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Dont miss the best kept secret in Macomb County
LHN! We consider ourselves a Fortunate 500
Company because God has provided - Motivated
customers who keep coming back. - Inspired
employees who give their best each day. -
Financial stability. - Significant others
(pastors, congregations, schools, vendors,
parents, community members, e.g.) who enjoy the
mutual trust and respect they have with the
school.
LHN
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Mission Statement

• Lutheran North is devoted to academic excellence
  and, above all, to sharing and modeling the
  Gospel of Jesus Christ in all aspects of its
  ministry.

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Spiritual Life

• All teachers are Christians Jesus across the
  curriculum
• Daily chapel
• Prayers in class
• Faculty meet each morning to pray for students by
  name.
• Theology class each day school is in session
• Day starts with seniors saying a prayer and
  reading their favorite Bible verse over the PA.

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School History

• 1972 - School began with 76 students.
• 1974 - Moved to current location.
• 1983 - Added music room and science wing.
• 1987 - Named National Exemplary School by U.S.
  Dept.
• of Education.
• 1997 - 3 million expansion and renovation
  completed.
• 2001 - Media Center Expanded.
• 2001 Air Conditioning added in all
  classrooms/gyms.
• 2002 Lights on the Football Field.
• 2003 New 8 lane track new press box and
  bleachers.
• 2005 Resurfaced track new school lockers.
• 2007 Athletic storage building Resurfaced main
  gym floor.
• 2007 One of 12 Christian high schools in the
  nation to be featured in the book Learning
  From the Best

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Accreditation

• North Central Association of Colleges and
  Schools.
• National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.
• Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools.

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Academic Notables

• 98 of the Class of 2008 are in college!
• The more you learn, the more you earn.
• Annually dominate the Macomb County All Academic
  Team!
• ACT scores continue well above state and national
  averages.

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Class of 2009 ACT Scores141 Students Tested

• USA 21.0 (50th Perc)
• Michigan 19.6 (45th Perc)

• LHN
• Top 10 31.1 (98th Perc)
• Top 25 28.8 (95th Perc)
• Top 50 26.5 (87th Perc)
• Top 75 24.8 (80th Perc)
• All scores 23.0 (69th Perc)

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How Children Raise Parentsby Dan. B. Allender

• Am I loved?
• Can I get my own way?

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Technology WWW.LHSA.COM/LHN

• Each classroom wired to Internet via T-1
• Homework Hotline Voice mail
• Email for teachers and students
• Wireless Media Center
• 2 computer labs
• LCD projectors, Scan converters, 2 smart boards
• www.lhsa.gradebookwizard.com
• www.highschoolsports.net
• We expect our parents and students to be
  technologically capable.

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Graduation Requirements 28 credits

• LHN Requirements
• Four Units of English
• Three Units of Social Studies
• with certain required courses
• Two units of Math
• Two units of Science
• Two units of Fine Arts
• and/or Foreign Language
• Two units of PE
• ½ unit of Keyboarding
• N.O.A.H. hours

• Collegiate Recommendations
• Four units of English
• Four units of Social Studies
• Three units of Math (incl. Adv.
• Alg)
• Three units of Science (Bio, Chem
• and Physics)
• Two units of Fine arts, Foreign
• Language, and Computers.

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Freshmen Course Offerings

• Theology Old Testament
• Physical Education Boys/Girls PE 9
• English English 9, Basic English 9
• Social Studies Basic Geography, Principles of
• Geography or World History
• Science Physical Science or Biology
• Math Basic Math, El. Alg, Alg. I, Geom, Hon.
  Geom.
• Electives (Choose 2 years worth) Keyboarding
  I, Sewing I, Study Hall, Independent Living,
  Consumer (Semester), Foods, Structured Learning,
  Introduction to Art, Choir, Spanish, German, Band
  (Year).
• Weighted class

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Family and Consumer Science and Art Class
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Music and Drama

• Courses for Credit
• Drama (English elective)
• Vocal Ensemble (Freshmen only)
• Concert Choir
• Symphonic Band (Freshmen only)
• Concert Band
• Music History
• Music Theory

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Pankow Center

• Available to Juniors and Seniors 1st and 2nd
  hours only.

• Agri-science
• Auto Body/Mechanics
• Child Care
• Commercial art
• CIS
• Construction Tech
• Law Enforcement
• Metal works
• Health occupations
• Electronics Technology
• Automated Accounting Tech
• Telecommunications

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Faculty Profile

• 31 full time teachers
• 1 Media Specialist
• 1 Athletic Trainer
• 1 Athletic Director
• 2 Guidance Counselors
• 1 Assistant Principal
• 1 Principal

• 13 BA
• 23 MA or MA30
• 1 Ph.D.
• 86 have at least a masters degree or are
  working toward that.
• Avg. years at LHN 10.8
• Avg. years of teaching experience 17.7

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Student Body

• 9th 179
• 10th 148
• 11th 155
• 12th 143
• Total 626

• 71 LCMS
• 25 Non- Lutheran
• 4 No Church
• Listed

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2009-2010 Tuition and Fees

• 1. Registration 100 - 350 (100 until
  1/31/09)
• Includes a yearbook
• 2. Tuition 4,830 Level I
• 5,580 Level II
• 6,230 Level III
• 6,780 Level IV
• 7,550 Level V and Non- Association
• Need based financial aid available via LHSA

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LHN Parent T.E.A.M.Together Everyone Achieves
More

• All parents are automatically members.
• Meetings are at 730 p.m. on the first Monday of
  each month (except Dec., June, July, and August).
• Raise approx. 35,000 per year!
• Craft show, Fashion Show, Fruit and Nut Sale,
  Fertilizer Sale, and Scrip (supports your
  tuition).

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Weighted Grades GPA
Selected Advanced Placement (AP) classes
1 Selected Honors Classes .5 Valedictorian
will be the student with the highest GPA.
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Mr. Bryan OechsnerAssistant Principal

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• The answer to your two burning questions
• Yes, we have a dress code.
• And

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• No, this is not allowed.

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Dress Code

• Neatness and modesty.
• There is a direct correlation between how one
  dresses and his/her behavior.
• Spirit Fridays.
• Jeans Day last Wed. of each month.
• Dress up days (Christmas and Easter)
• Spirit Weeks (Homecoming, Christmas Week,
  February)

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School Day

• 8 periods each day
• 45 minute periods (Tu-Th)
• 40 min periods (Mon, Fri)
• Class begins 755 a.m. Tu-Fri 835 a.m. Mon
• Class ends 310 p.m. (M-Th), 230 p.m. (Fri)
• Daily Lunch (21 minutes)
• Daily Chapel (18 minutes)
• The building is open at 6 a.m. students should
  be picked up 4 p.m.

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Transportation

• Utica Bussing
• Car pools
• - sign up sheet in the July Principals
• newsletter
• Student Driving

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LHN Academic Communication

• 24/7 from any internet-connected computer in the
  world WWW.LHSA.GRADEBOOKWIZARD.COM
• 4 Report Cards one at the end of each quarter
• Mailed after quarter 2, 3, 4
• Parent/Teacher Conferences (Quarter 1 3)
• Call school office for appointment
• Back to School Night (Quarter 1)

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Co-Curricular Opportunities

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WWW.HIGHSCHOOLSPORTS.NET(Also available via LHN
website)

• All sports schedules
• Updated scores
• Maps to away games
• Download schedules to PDA or computer
• Email or text message notification of changes

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Mustang Spirit Club

• Have fun while raising support and money for
  Lutheran North athletic program.
• 1 hour meeting typically, the first Monday of
  each month at 630 p.m.
• Ticket sales, concession stands, Spirit shop,
  game programs, and gym and outdoor advertising.
• Over 325,000 in improvements since 1997, the
  groups inception!

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Metro Conference

• Lutheran High School North
• Hamtramck High School
• Harper Woods High School
• Clarenceville High School
• Cranbrook-Kingswood High School

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Co-Curricular - Fall

• Boys
• V and JV Soccer
• V and JV Football
• Varsity Cross Country
• Drama, Jazz, Crusaders, Student Council, NHS,
  Quiz Bowl

• Girls
• V, JV, 9th Volleyball
• Varsity Golf
• Varsity Cross Country
• Cheerleading
• Dance
• Drama, Jazz, Crusaders, Student Council, NHS,
  Quiz Bowl

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Co-Curricular - Winter

• Boys
• Wrestling
• JV Ice Hockey
• V, JV, and 9th grade basketball
• Jazz, Crusaders, Student Council, Mock Trial,
  Science Olympiad, Bowling Club, Quiz Bowl, Ski
  Club, Students for Life, Close Up

• Girls
• V, JV, and 9th grade basketball
• Cheerleading
• Dance Team
• Jazz, Crusaders, Student Council, Mock Trial,
  Science Olympiad, Bowling Club, Quiz Bowl, Ski
  Club, Students for Life, Close Up

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Co-Curricular - Spring

• Boys
• V and JV Baseball
• Varsity Track
• Varsity Golf

• Girls
• V and JV Softball
• Varsity Track
• JV and Varsity Soccer

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Important Events/Dates

• Academic Orientation Night (Feb. 18, 2009 - 7
  p.m.)
• Freshmen Scheduling (March 2 4, 2009)
• Physical Exam (after April 15, 2009) Dr. Peters
• Association Mailing for Tuition (May 2009)
• Boys Football Begins (Aug. 10, 2009)
• Girls Golf, Girls Volleyball, Cross Country,
  and Boys Soccer Begin (Aug. 12, 2009)
• Final Registration (Aug. 25, 2009 - 7 p.m.)
• School Begins! (Aug. 31, 2009 - noon dismissal)
• JULY PRINCIPALS NEWSLETTER!!

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