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8 th Grade Parent Meeting

Join Mr. John Reincke and Mr. Tim Hardy for the 8th Grade Parent Meeting at Lutheran North High School. Discussing the school year theme, ground rules, latest research, mission statement, school history, accreditation, academic notables, technology, graduation requirements, college credit, and more.

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8 th Grade Parent Meeting

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  1. 8th Grade Parent Meeting • Mr. John Reincke, Principal • Mr. Tim Hardy, Assistant Principal • January 7& 14, 2017

  2. Opening Prayer and Devotional Thoughts School Year Theme: “Walking Worthy” Colossians 1:9-10 • And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.

  3. Ground Rules for Today Eat, drink, use the restrooms at any time. There is no such thing as a dumb question. We will be finishedby 10:45; students will complete testingbetween 11:35 and noon. This slide show will be available on our website (www.lhn.lhsa.com) in two weeks.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. What it’s like to be a Mustang LHN English Department Head – John Brandt

  8. Spiritual Life All teachers are Christians: “Jesus across the curriculum” Chapel 4 days a week Prayers in class Faculty meet each morning to pray for students, congregations, and each other Theology class each day school is in session Day starts with seniors saying a prayer and reading their favorite Bible verse over the PA.

  9. 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 – Office remodeling 2012 – Kitchen remodeling 2013 – Security Door 2014 – New Roof, major parking lot repairs 2015 – Mustang Spirit Shop 2016 – Repurposed/Remodeled Media Center 20?? – Café remodeling, Atrium Addition

  10. Accreditation NLSA - National Lutheran Schools Accreditation. MNSAA - Michigan Non-Public Schools Accreditation Association.

  11. Academic Notables 97% of the Class of 2016are 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.

  12. Class of 2016 ACT Scores114 Students Tested • LHN% ileState% ile • English 23.17119.9 48 • Mathematics 23.07019.952 • Reading 23.2 69 20.750 • Science 23.3 72 20.551 • COMPOSITE 23.37120.351

  13. ACT Percentiles – Macomb High Schools • Based on the MME - 2015

  14. Technology: www.lhn.lhsa.com Each classroom wired to Internet via T-1 Voice mail, Constant Contact Email for teachers and students Wireless – School Wide 2 computer labs and Media Center LCD projectors, Ipods, Smart Boards, Mimios, Interwrite panels Office 365 – File sharing, cloud storage, communications… www.schedulestar.com We expect our parents and students to be technologically capable. Mobile Learning Devises (MLDs)

  15. Graduation Requirements • 28 credits • LHN Requirements: • Four Units of English • Three Units of Social Studies • with certain required courses • Three units of Math • Three units of Science • Two units of Fine Arts • and/or Foreign Language • Two units of PE • 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.

  16. College Credit while at LHN • LHN Requirements: • Up to 8 classes in 3 years(core classes) • Paid by State of MI (books on you) • Never paid by LHN. • Macomb CC, CUAA, ... • Release/Study hall & online • Reduces LHN requirements • Principal approval needed • Not all universities accept credits

  17. Freshmen Course Offerings • Theology: Old Testament • Physical Education: Boys/Girls PE 9 • English: English 9, Foundations of English 9 • Social Studies: World History • Science: Physical Science or Biology • Math: Elem. Alg, Alg. I, Geom, Hon. Geom*. • Electives (Choose 2 “years” worth): Keyboarding I, Study Hall, Independent Living (Semester), Foods, Structured Learning, Introduction to Art, Choir, Band, Spanish, German. • *Weighted class

  18. Weighted Grades, GPA, Percentage Bases Semester Grades • Selected AP classes = +1 • Selected Honors Classes = +.5 • Valedictorian will be the student with the highest GPA. • 40%xQ1% + 40%xQ2% + 20%xExam%

  19. Family and Consumer Science and Art Class

  20. Music Courses for Credit Concert Choir Concert Band

  21. 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

  22. Faculty Profile 29 teachers 1 Media Specialist 1 Athletic Trainer 1 Athletic Director 2 Guidance Counselors 1 Recruitment Director 1 Assistant Principal 1 Principal • 10BA • 24MA or MA+30 • 23 synodical grads • 71% have at least a master’s degree or are working toward that. • Avg. years at LHN: 15 • Avg. years of teaching experience: 17

  23. Student Body 9th: 150 10th: 133 11th: 147 12th: 149 Total: 579 • 70% LCMS • 26% Non-Lutheran • 4% No Church Listed

  24. 2017-2018Tuition and Fees Registration*: $100 - $350 ($100 until 1/31/17) Tuition:$5,180Level I $5,930Level II $6,580 Level III $7,130 Level IV $7,930Level V and Non-Association Tuition payments through Smart Tuition Need based financial aid available via Smart Aid www.smartaidforparents.com code 12938 - Prior to April 15th 2017

  25. LHN Parent T.E.A.M.“Together Everyone Achieves More” All parents are automatically members. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the lastMonday of every other month. Raise approx. $35,000 per year! Fashion Show, Fertilizer Sale, Wine Tasting & Strolling Dinner.

  26. Mr. Tim HardyAssistant Principal

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

  28. No, this is not allowed.

  29. Dress Code Neatness and modesty. There is a direct correlation between how one dresses and his/her behavior. LHN outerwear Spirit Fridays. Jeans Day – last Wed. of each month. Spirit Weeks (Homecoming, Christmas Week, February)

  30. School Day 8 periods each day 45 minute periods (M, T, Th) 40 min periods (Wed, Fri) Class begins:7:55am M,T,Th,F (W - late start) Class ends:3:10pm (M-Th), 2:30pm (Fri) Daily Lunch (25 minutes) Chapel (18 minutes) The building is open at 6:30am.; students should be picked up 4pm

  31. Transportation Utica Bussing Car pools - sign up sheet in the July Principal’s newsletter Student Driving

  32. LHN Academic Communication 24/7 from any internet-connected computer in the world: PowerSchool 4 Report Cards – one at the end of each quarter Mailed after quarter 2, 3, & 4 Parent/Teacher Conferences (Quarter 1) Call school office for appointment Back to School Night (Quarter 1)

  33. Co-Curricular Opportunities

  34. WWW.SCHEDULESTAR.COM(Also available via LHN website) • All sports schedules • Updated scores • Directions to away games • Download schedules to MLD or computer • Email or text message notification of changes

  35. 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 6:30pm Ticket sales, concession stands, Spirit shop, game programs, and gym and outdoor advertising. Over $550,000 in improvements since 1997, the group’s inception!

  36. Catholic High School League Brother Rice Catholic Central De La Salle St. Mary’s Prep U of D Jesuit Ladywood Marian Mercy Regina *denotes non-Catholic • Lutheran North* • Bishop Foley • Cabrini • Cardinal Mooney • Cranbrook-Kingswood* • Divine Child • Fr. Gabriel Richard • Notre Dame Prep • Austin Ac. • Christo Rey • Everest • Jewish Academy* • Loyola • Mt. Carmel • O.L. of the Lakes • Riv. Gabriel Richard • Shrine • St. Catherine’s

  37. Co-Curricular - Fall Boys V and JV Soccer V and JV Football V and JV Cross Country Drama, Jazz, Praise Band, Student Council, NHS, Quiz Bowl • Girls • V, JV, 9th Volleyball • V and JV Golf • V and JV Cross Country • Sideline Cheerleading • V and JV Dance • Drama, Jazz, Praise Band, Student Council, NHS, Quiz Bowl

  38. Co-Curricular - Winter Boys V and JV Wrestling Ice Hockey (Pay to Play) V, JV, and 9th grade basketball Student Council, Mock Trial, Science Olympiad, Bowling Club, Quiz Bowl, Ski Club, Forensics, Badminton Club • Girls • V, JV, and 9th grade basketball • Competitive Cheerleading • Dance Team • Ice Hockey (Pay to Play) • Student Council, Mock Trial, Science Olympiad, Bowling Club, Quiz Bowl, Ski Club, Close Up, Forensics, Badminton Club

  39. Co-Curricular - Spring Boys V and JV Baseball V and JV Track V and JV Golf Lacrosse • Girls • V and JV Softball • V and JV Track • V and JV Soccer

  40. Important Events/Dates Academic Orientation Night (March 7 @ 7pm) 9th Grade Scheduling (March 13 – 15 @4 – 6:30pm) (10 min. appointment) Physical Exam (after April 15, 2017) Association Mailing for Tuition (May) First Day of Football (August 7) First Day of Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, CC, (Aug. 9) First Day of School (August 28) ** JULY PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER!!

  41. Join Us Mustang Rush (March 11th @ 11 am – 1 pm)

  42. Questions and Answers???? • Tour Anyone????

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