Save the Date - August 3rd

A Parent Registration Dinner will be held for incoming freshman and their parents/guardians on August 3rd from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to obtain their schedule, meet with school staff, and tour the campus. Parents/guardians will need to complete registration paperwork and pay school fees. Proof of residency is required for all incoming freshman. The following can be used as proof of residency: tax receipt, rental receipt verified, deed to property, lease agreement or realtor contract. A spagetti dinner will be served. We hope to see you there!

Merci Bouchon Restaurant

Students in Mrs. Baker's advanced French courses embarked on a cultural field trip to Bouchon restaurant, located in Asheville, NC. The field trip gave them the opportunity to practice what they have learned in class by ordering items off the menu in French and speaking in French with the wait staff.

French is the fourth most spoken language in the world. To attend a four year college, a student must take a minimum of two years of the same foreign language. Landrum HS offers Spanish and French classes.

AP Classes

Students who were enrolled in AP courses this year are currently taking AP Course Exams. The AP (Advanced Placement) Program is designed to give students the opportunity to take a college-level course while in high school. AP courses are rigorous and students desiring to enroll in one should be academically strong in the subject area and be prepared for hours of study and hard work. This may sound intimidating, but the pay off is great.
Depending on the college's AP score requirement, a student can potentially earn college credit. The highest score a student can earn on an AP exam is a 5. Most college's require a minimum of 3 or higher, some require a 4. Students should check with the Admissions department of the college they are planning to attend to learn about AP score requirements.

Kindergarten Teacher

So much of what you learn in kindergarten sticks with you for the rest of your life. From Robert Fulghum's "All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten," Fulghum discusses how the things you learn in kindergarten help you through out your life. He says "that no matter how old you are, when you go out in the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together."

As a Kindergarten teacher, you impact a child's life. You teach children to share, to take turns, to wait in line, and to work together. These simple rules help you shape your character. Kindergarten teachers help students learn the alphabet, learn how to begin to read and teach other important fundamentals that are the foundation for an education.

To become a Kindergarten teacher, you need a four year college degree in education, certification in the field and a love for children. The average starting salary is $33,000. The job outlook is good, as there are a lot of teachers reaching the retirement age. For more information, visit the Career Center.