The Academic Lettering Certificate is given to students who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom at Lakeville North High School.  Students who qualify for an Academic Letter are given a Letter Certificate. If they wish to add or begin patch lettering, they will need to purchase a first time letter "L" (Lakeville) patch or continue on with their series of lettering bar, pin, numbers, etc. Lettering patches can be purchased at an athletic store. 

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Criteria

• Students must obtain an overall GPA of 3.7 or higher, for two consecutive semesters per year to be eligible for an Academic Letter Certificate

Process to apply for an Academic Letter

• The application below MUST be completed by the student while logged into their school Gmail account
• Applicant must select/check which year they wish to apply 
• Applicant’s qualifications will be verified in order to receive a Letter
• If granted an Academic Letter, students will receive their Letter Certificate in class, usually during Advisory
• All grades for each semester must be on students' transcript for qualifying years. 
• Students apply in the fall for the previous school year, not over the summer months.
  
   

Apply for Academic Lettering in the fall of each year and for any previous years.

 

 ACADEMIC LETTER APPLICATION

Become a Peer Tutor
 

Students interested in becoming a volunteer Peer Tutor should complete the Peer Tutor Sign Up Form listed below.

Once a student needs assistance in a subject that you have listed, you will be emailed their contact information and you can begin tutoring.

On the form, indicate all subjects that you would like to tutor and if you would like to tutor more than one student.

If the student no longer needs a tutor, please go to the Career Center so the Peer Tutor can be reassigned.

(Students can use tutoring to fulfill volunteer hours needed)

• Peer Tutor Sign Up Form

 

Request a Peer Tutor

Students who are needing assistance with classes can sign up for a Peer Tutor using the form below.

Both the student and Peer Tutor will be notified through their school email, the student's and tutor's name and contact information, and the tutoring can begin when convenient for both.

If the student no longer needs a tutor, please go to the Career Center to take your name off of the tutoring list.

• Requesting Peer Tutor Form

The Program of Studies is the curriculum guide for Lakeville high schools. This joint document for Lakeville North, Lakeville South and Lakeville Online Academy (LOA) includes an overview of each curricular area and descriptions of all courses offered in each area. Parents and students are encouraged to review this document and all accompanying information to assist in planning an educational program and accounting for a student's completion of credits for graduation.  While parents and students are primarily responsible for assuring students meet all requirements for graduation, deans and the LOA program director are available to assist, support, and provide guidance in the process.

Below is an interactive version of the Program of Studies. If the document fails or struggles to load, you may click "Download the Document" to download the Program of Studies to your device.

 

Click on the course descriptions in the Table of Contents to be brought directly to each page

Lakeville North High School offers several ways to earn course credit for graduation. Options range from taking college-level AP courses, taking courses at a college through Post Secondary Enrollment Options, by setting up an independent study, and so many more. Click on the red buttons to see a short summary of each option or open the red tabs below to see a full description of each type of credit option.

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Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows 10th, 11th and 12th grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college nonsectarian courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions. Most PSEO courses are offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Each participating college or university sets its own admissions requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses. Eleventh and 12th-grade students may take PSEO courses on a full- or part-time basis; 10th graders are eligible to enroll in PSEO on a more limited basis (see note below). Students must meet the PSEO residency and eligibility requirements and abide by participation limits specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09. If a school district determines a pupil is not on track to graduate, she/he may continue to participate in PSEO on a term by term basis.

There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books or fees for items that are required to participate in a course; however, students may incur fees for equipment that becomes their property when the course or program is completed, textbooks that are not returned to the postsecondary institution according to their policies, or for tuition costs if they do not notify the district by May 30 and the district does not waive this date requirement.

Funds are available to help pay transportation expenses for qualifying students to participate in PSEO courses on college campuses. For more information on these funds, access the PSEO Mileage Reimbursement Program Instructions.

Enrolling in a PSEO course does not prohibit a student from participating in activities sponsored by the high school.

All courses taken through the PSEO program must meet graduation requirements. Districts must transcript credits earned in PSEO by a ratio prescribed in statute. Districts have the authority to decide which subject area and standards the PSEO course meets. If there is a dispute between the district and the student regarding the number of credits granted for a particular course, the student may appeal the board's decision to the commissioner. The commissioner's decision regarding the number of credits will be final.

For current information about the PSEO program, visit the Minnesota Department of Education’s Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) webpage.

Students should meet with their Dean to discuss this possibility and to obtain more information.
 

• LNHS students wishing to attend any PSEO classes should see their LNHS Counselor before enrolling at any college.

According to the “Choosing A College” guide from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, the best way to academically prepare for a four-year college or university is for students to challenge themselves while in high school by taking rigorous courses in core subjects. Even if students have completed the high school’s graduation requirements, it will increase chances for success in college by taking more advanced mathematics, science, English and social studies courses.

Most four-year colleges and universities require the following, at a minimum, for admission:

• Four years of English (including studies of writing and literature)
• Three and one-half years of social studies (including one year each of U.S. history and geography)
• Three years of mathematics (including two years of algebra and one year of geometry)
  • Some colleges are now requiring four years of math (such as U of M Twin Cities, Dulth, WI colleges, etc.)
• Three years of science (including one year each of a biological and physical science)
• Two years of a single world language
• One year of either world culture or fine arts

Public two-year colleges accept all high school graduates and GED holders. However, some programs offered at these schools are more selective and have higher admissions standards and waiting lists to get in. Some students find they must spend a semester or even two just getting ready to enter a two-year career program by taking basic required courses they could have taken in high school. That is why high school preparation is so important. Students who master core subjects while in high school save money and time in college.

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Associate Degrees

Associate degree programs require the equivalent of two years of full-time study. They are designed to either prepare individuals for an occupation, or to provide a foundation for the completion of a bachelor’s degree. Some general education courses are included in associate degree programs such as English and mathematics.

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Bachelor’s Degrees

All baccalaureate or bachelor’s degrees require the equivalent of at least four years of full-time study. The degree includes both general courses and advanced course work in a defined area of study, typically called a major. There are hundreds of programs of study that lead to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), or discipline-specific bachelor’s degrees such as the Bachelor of Music or the Bachelor of Fine Arts.

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College Entrance Exams 

Most four-year colleges in Minnesota require that students be in the upper half of their graduating class and perform satisfactorily on an entrance test such as the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).

Lakeville North High School's testing code is 241-325

ACT

The ACT tests the four areas of English, math, science, and reading. An optional 30-minute Writing Test was added to the ACT Assessment. Students may register for the Writing Test when they register to take the ACT. It is not possible to register for a separate ACT Writing Test; it must be taken in addition to and at the same time as the ACT Assessment. Students should check if the writing portion is required for admission to their potential college.

More information about the ACT Assessment and the Writing Test is available at ACT.org. 

SAT

The SAT contains three sections: critical reading, math, and writing. The mandatory writing section includes a multiple-choice component and a 25-minute essay component. The addition of the writing section increases the total possible score from 1600 to 2400.

More information about the new SAT is available at College Board.org.

A document entitled, "Credit Check" is a one-page summary of all requirements for each class designated by year of graduation. You can find these Credit Check summaries at the links below. The credit check illustrates the 44 semester credits needed by curricular area, the career portfolio activities to be completed in grades 9-12, and the standardized testing requirements for graduation. Students must meet all the essential components in order to earn a diploma and participate in graduation ceremonies.

 

9th Grade Credit Check Form

 

10th Grade Credit Check Form

 

11th Grade Credit Check Form

 

12th Grade Credit Check Form
 

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Course Selection Forms

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Another document created to assist in registration for classes is entitled, "Course Selection Form." These grade-specific forms can be found in the links below. The course selection forms include a list of all courses available by grade level. For instance, the 9th grade course selection form lists all required courses and all electives available to freshman. Please note, it is important to read each course description in the Program of Studies, as there are prerequisites for many courses. This form is distributed to all students and is available online during registration.

 

 

9th Grade Course Selection Form

 

10th Grade Course Selection Form

 

11th & 12th Grade Course Selection Form

 

 

Incomplete Grades

Students who, for acceptable reasons (e.g. illness, family emergency), receive an incomplete mark (“I”) at the end of the quarter/semester will have two weeks to complete coursework and required assessments. Incomplete grades posted on a transcript count as a zero toward cumulative GPA. After the two-week period, the grade will be issued. Exceptions may be granted when special circumstances exist.

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Grade Point Average

How to calculate GPA:

1. Add point values for classes
2. Divide by the number of classes marked
    

 

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Academic Letter

Students must obtain a 3.7 or higher GPA during two consecutive semesters to be eligible for a letter. Subsequent awards (bars to be placed beneath the letter) can be attained with two additional semesters of a 3.7 or higher GPA.

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Class Rank

Class rank is determined by the numerical comparison of class members’ cumulative GPA’s. Class rank and grade point average are calculated on the basis of credits earned. PSEO and University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP) grades are reflected on the transcript. PSEO, UMTYMP and concurrent credit grades are not weighted but are calculated into GPA and class rank. Honors courses are not weighted. Only Advanced Placement courses are weighted.

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Transferred Credits

Credits transferred (from another high school or any accredited institution) may be credited toward state and district graduation requirements. Disclosure of students’ relevant high school academic records, wherever their credits have been earned, will be provided by Lakeville High Schools to post-secondary institutions to the extent permitted by Minnesota law.

All transferred classes/credits entered on the student’s transcript will be counted in the cumulative grade point average and class rank, unless recorded as a grade of “P” which has no effect on GPA.

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The Department of Special Education serves approximately 1,600 children age birth through 21 with a variety of disabilities. Although the majority of the students receive special education services in their home schools, Lakeville Area Schools offers a wide range of service delivery models. These include home-based services for infants and toddlers and a variety of school-based services both within the school district. The department provides programming options for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional or Behavioral Disorders, Developmental Cognitive Delays, Early Childhood Special Education and more.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and on our efforts to provide programming based on the latest educational research. All special education services are developed to facilitate each student in reaching his or her potential. Inclusive education between regular and special education allows for the opportunity to learn and develop in an age-appropriate setting. From early intervention to community-based vocational training, students are provided a quality, individualized education program (IEP) in the least restrictive environment. Each school in Lakeville Area Schools has a special education team who provides services to students with a variety of handicapping conditions. A lead teacher is available at each school to assist students and families in the Special Education Program.

It is our goal that all students who exit our special education programs:

• Have the academic, communication, and life skills necessary to reach their highest potential;
• Are goal-directed and maintain a healthy balance of productivity, personal interests and lifelong learning;
• Have the ability to develop and maintain meaningful interpersonal relationships;
• Can pursue a vocation that is financially and/or emotionally satisfying;
• Have developed a healthy belief system, positive self-awareness and the ability to self advocate;
• Are adaptable problem-solvers who function effectively in a variety of settings and have the flexibility to withstand change, and
• Have a sense of their place in and contribution to family and community.

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Lakeville North High School Contacts

Matthew Bruns
District Special Ed Supervisor
952-232-3639
matthew.bruns@isd194.org
 

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District Contacts

Lakeville Area Schools Department of Special Education
17630 Juniper Path, Suite A, Lakeville, MN 55044

• Dave Haveman
  Executive Director of Student Services
  952-232-2011
  Dave.Haveman@isd194.org

  Carol Potter
  Director of Special Services
  952-232-2011
  Carol.Potter@isd194.org