February 22 - Early Release Day - school ends at 1:15pm
February 28 - LC Tiger Drama presents "
Newsies
" 7:00pm in the Auditorium
March 1 - Early Release Day - school ends at 1:15pm
March 1-2 - LC Tiger Drama presents "
Newsies
" 7:00pm in the Auditorium
March 4 - IMPA Music Parents Meeting 5:45pm
March 4 - Booster Club Parent Meeting 6:30pm
March 4 - STAGE Drama Parents Meeting 6:45pm
March 5 - Seminar Bell Schedule
March 6 - SAT for Juniors (
see below for more info
)
March 7-8 - LC Tiger Drama presents "
Newsies
" 7:00pm in the Auditorium
March 8 - Mid-Quarter 3 Grades Distributed in 1st period classes
March 9 - LC Tiger Drama presents "
Newsies
" 2:00pm in the Auditorium
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
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In this line of work, there are definite and decided harbingers, portents of upcoming events that are crucial and noteworthy.
This week, AP exams went on sale.
The tests themselves take place during the early weeks of May, but their “on sale” date is a harbinger that the school year is beginning its happy trajectory towards graduation.
It’s a little tough to envision all of the upcoming spring celebrations when our campus remains blanketed by more than two feet of snow.
Spring sports practices start in just over one week; our tennis courts, tracks, fields, courses and diamonds will likely remain under cover for many more days, and our Athletic Director is starting to look fairly queasy.
But after a lot of years in education, I can offer a couple of assurances…
Sports will be played.
Tests will be taken.
Graduations will be celebrated.
The year will wind to its close.
Your kids have managed winter really well thus far. We know that snow berms have reduced our student parking by about 30% and that is challenging. We know that it is not awesome to go out onto campus at lunchtime when it’s twenty degrees outside, so cabin fever is a definite reality. And we know that slogging backpacks and parkas and big, heavy boots throughout the day when you’d rather wear a t-shirt and shorts is also a pain in the neck.
Please remind your Tigers that this too shall pass.
It will soon be May and AP season and parade time and year-end.
(And around here, it will be construction season as well!)
The harbingers really have arrived – and, sorry, Jon Snow… Spring Is Coming!
Marybeth Smith
LC Principal
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FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
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AP Test Registration Is Open February 15-March 20:
Students in Advanced Placement (AP) classes have the opportunity to take AP exams in May that offer the following benefits:
- Exemption by your college or university from beginning courses and permission to take higher-level courses in certain fields
- Academic credit for exams taken
- Tuition savings
- Eligibility for honors and other special programs open to students who have received AP recognition
The fee for
EACH Advanced Placement test is
$94. If you are taking an AP exam this year, registration
ends Wednesday, March 20 (this is a very firm deadline because we have to order tests based on exactly the number of students registered). Any refunds will be made minus a fee of $18 which the College Board charges for each test ordered but not used. No refund requests will be accepted after April 26.
How to Register: Students received the registration paperwork in their AP classes to bring home. To determine payment options, look at the chart below to determine which category you fall under. Please, do not let money be the reason why you do not take an AP exam, we want to help!
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Students who do not need assistance:
Registration
: Fill out your registration form and mark ALL of the tests you are planning to take.
Payment
: Either click
here
to pay or bring your payment to the Business Office.
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Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch:
Registration
: Fill out your registration form and mark ALL of the tests you are planning to take.
Payment
: The State of Washington will pay 100% for each test, but you need to see Mrs. Meyer (Student Office) to register. Do not go online or to the Business Office to pay.
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Students who need assistance to help pay part, but don’t qualify for free or reduced lunch:
Registration
: Fill out your registration form and mark ALL of the tests you are planning to take.
Payment
: LC will help with your test fees. You need to see Mrs. Meyer (Student Office) to register. Do not go online or to the Business Office to pay until you know what your remaining cost will be.
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CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOUS
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Congratulations:
Share your good news with us! We love to feature the incredible things our students are doing inside and outside of school. If you have good news to share, please send it to Theresa Meyer (
theresam@spokaneschools.org
) to be included in the LCNYCU.
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Congratulations:
LC Senior
Jainee Weidemann
has
been named a 2019-2020 Act Six Scholar! Jainee is one of 8 students in the region who have been selected for this honor. Jainee will attend Whitworth University and will receive a full ride four year scholarship including tuition, room, board, books, and she'll be a member of the Act Six cadre which offers mentoring, group activities, and leadership opportunities - worth over $250,000. Way to go Jainee!!!
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Congratulations:
LC Senior
Aidan Biviano
has
qualified for the National Finals in the DECA Stock Market challenge. He's going to Orlando at the end of April. The Business and Marketing teacher can give more details, but thought he might enjoy the shout out!
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Accepted:
In order to honor the accomplishments of our students, please let Theresa Meyer
(
theresam@spokaneschools.org
) know when your Senior has been accepted to a post-high school institution. Seniors can also fill out an Accepted slip outside of the Career Center (room 105). Please include scholarship information as well so we can share the good news!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Hudson Beebe
has been accepted to Santa Barbara City College, Grand Canyon University, and Boise State University. Go Vaqueros, Antelopes, and Broncos!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Megan Breen
has been accepted to the University of Portland with a $23,000 per year President's Award. Go Pilots!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Emily Hamilton
has been accepted to the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Go Warriors!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Carolyn Johnson
has been accepted to Grand Canyon University with a $6,750 scholarship. Go Antelopes!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Laine Juarez
has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Tyreke Moses
has been accepted to Grand Canyon University. Go Antelopes!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Elvis Ndayizeye
has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College. Go Sasquatch!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Evan Nessen
has been accepted to Willamette University with a President's Scholarship. Go Bearcats!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Sue Rieger
has been accepted to Willamette University with a $23,500 per year Dean's Scholarship. Go Bearcats!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Joseph Schauer
has been accepted to Dominican University of California with a $19,000 scholarship per year. Go Penguins!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Sabrina Tran
has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
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Accepted:
LC Senior
Nicholas Trotta
has been accepted to Bellevue College. Go Bulldogs!
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Toast the Tigers:
Everyone is invited to the annual Toast the Tigers to benefit the 2019 Senior All-Nighter on
March 8 at the Steamplant Rooftop Grill from 7:00-10:00pm. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased on our website
www.lcseniors.org
Drinks, appetizers, a band and live and silent auctions...what’s not to love! Thank you for your support!
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Join the LC Booster Club: Are you a parent of an Lewis and Clark student? If the answer is yes, then you are a Booster Club member! The Lewis & Clark Booster Club is the official fundraising organization for ALL of the high school’s co-curricular activities and athletics. All proceeds to the Booster Club are allocated to coaches and club sponsors to support their needs. All LC parents are welcome at our monthly meetings and are encouraged to support the fundraising and volunteer opportunities. Please visit our website at
www.lcboosters.org where you can find information on how to get involved as well as:
- Upcoming meeting schedule
- Past meeting minutes
- Current Booster Club budget and allocations
- Info on volunteer opportunities
Spring fundraiser!!!
Saturday, March 16 is our Spring pancake feed and fundraiser. Go to our website to find details. We hope to see you there!
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SAT School Day Test for Juniors:
On
Wednesday, March 6
, all LC
Juniors
will take the SAT during the school day for FREE! They are preregistered, so there is no need to anything additional prior to the test. Juniors will need to be at their testing room by 7:45am. The test will run from 8:00am-1:30pm. They will eat lunch after the test. Students should get a good night's sleep and eat a hearty breakfast. They should bring pencils, snacks, water, and a calculator (if available). Juniors cannot be disturbed during the test or leave early, so please do not schedule any appointments or early dismissals for this date.
All 9th, 10th, and 12th graders will have normal classes on March 6.
Learn more about the School Day SAT at:
https://youtu.be/HxIM6vg2GhU.
If you are a
Junior in Running Start
, and you do not plan to take the test because it conflicts with your college schedule, please let Theresa Meyer know at
theresam@spokaneschools.org
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Registration for Summer SVL is Now Open:
Spokane Virtual Learning (SVL) Summer School Registration is now OPEN until
June 19
. Please visit
www.spokanevirtual.com
for more information, to register. During the summer SVL offers many high school semester credited classes, SAT/PSAT Prep class and “bridge” classes to help students transition between class levels in Math and World Language. SVL has a limited number of scholarship applications based on Free/Reduced Lunch status available (due by April 30). More information is available on their web site.
Registration for FALL SVL is Now Open:
Students can find the course offerings and registration information at
www.spokanevirtual.com
- Follow the links in the Registration menu, watch your school email for your SVL registration form and additional information, then print the registration form, sign, have a parent/guardian sign, and take the registration form to your LC counselor.
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Parent Survey:
Our district values your feedback! We are currently surveying Spokane Public Schools families in order to gain insight into your perception of our school and district effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
We want to know what you think.
The survey shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to complete, and will be a valuable source of information for us as we work to make our schools and district as good as they can be. You may complete the survey online between February 11-March 22 using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. To access the survey, please click on the following link:
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Senior Slide Show: Attention Seniors! If you would like to have pictures of you and your friends included in the Senior Slide Show at your Senior Breakfast, please email pictures to
tigerclassof2019@gmail.com. School appropriate pictures only, of course! Pictures must be submitted no later than
May 18, 2018.
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Newsies
:
Set in New York City at the turn of the century, a ragged band of newsboys take on the titans of publishing, Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. Inspired by the “Newsboy Strike of 1899”, this fictionalized story explores themes of social injustice and exploitative labor, as the newsboys learn to harness their voice in this high octane, dance spectacular and journey to become Kings of New York. Join us as we “seize the day” and bring this fresh new, musical - hot from Broadway to Spokane! Join us
February 28 - March 2 and March 7 - 8 at 7:00pm
and March 9 at 2:00pm in the LC Theatre.
NEWSIES is directed by
Greg Pschirrer
with choreography by
Angela Pierson
. Additional production assistance is provided by
Suzanne Maguire
, musical direction by
Jeff Boen
, orchestra direction by
Mari Kellogg
, and costumes by
Lisa Caryl-Vukas
and
Pauletta Caryl
. The production is stage managed by
Rosie Juviler
with assistant stage managers
Hannah Lister
and
Audrey Sylling
.
The cast of NEWSIES includes:
Jordan Santiago
,
Alexandra Lewis
,
Brenden Burns
,
Gunnar Rorholm
,
Murphy Kettrick
,
Amia Delaney
,
Nathan Blake
,
leading an ensemble including:
Miles Archer
,
Caleb Bopp
,
Melanie Brigham
,
Logan Damon
,
Paige Galey
,
Evan Goedhart
,
Emma Guin
,
Emma Hendricks
,
Halka Inagaki
,
Quincy McFaul
,
Cole McKenzie
,
Charlotte Meenach
,
Roman Mojto
,
Kylie Pester
,
Olivia Pirch
,
Tamber Price
,
Piper Quimby
,
Trevor Rau
,
Matthew Read
,
Madison Rhodes
,
Lily Savage
,
Aaliyah Sayers
,
Braeden Schierman
,
Korinna Shaw
,
Paige Stoick
,
and
Aaron Williams.
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SchooLinks:
Seniors, when you are applying to colleges, be sure to log into our college application tracking system called SchooLinks. Students can access their account at
www.lctigers.com
- look for the link on the right.
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Spokane Area Native American Graduation Celebration 2019:
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! If you would like to register for the 2019 Native American Graduation Celebration, which takes place on
April 26 from 6:30-8:00pm
in Cataldo Hall at Gonzaga University (502 E. Boone Ave, Spokane, WA), email
BonniePena@spokaneschools.org
or call 509-354-7255.
As a reminder, this graduation celebration is open to those completing GED programs, high school, undergraduate, graduate, technical or professional programs in the Greater Spokane Region. Friends and family are welcomed and encouraged to attend. The celebration ends with a reception with light refreshments.
Registration forms must be submitted on or before April 15.
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Class of 2019 Senior All-Nighter:
The LC Senior All Nighter is
Sunday June 9 from 9:00pm-4:00am @ Lewis & Clark Field House
.
Purchase tickets now before the price goes up: $45 entry fee includes all food, games, prizes and more! Round up to $50 to support the scholarship fund. Registration forms are available outside the Business Office or purchase online at
lcseniors.org
. Please see Counselor Lesa Renner for scholarship requests.
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FAFSA:
October 1
marks an important day as it is when the 2018-19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened. It is highly recommended that all LC Seniors file the FAFSA. It is the first step in getting financial aid -- including grants, scholarships, work study, and loans - from any college, technical school, or career training program. Go to to
www.fafsa.gov
for more information.
FSA ID:
In order to file the FAFSA, both the parent and student must first create FSA IDs. We strongly encourage you to create your FSA ID now at
fsaid.ed.gov
because it takes approximately 1-3 days for the FSA ID to be verified and ready to be used. See the FAFSA FAQ document attached for more information. This is an important first step to apply for the FAFSA.
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Senior Calendar Updates:
- Feb 28: WSOS Scholarship Deadline
- March 5: Seminar Schedule
- March 27: SFCC Pre New Student Orientation
- April 10: Winterline Global Education (Gap Year Experience) @ Lunch
- April 12: SFCC Priority Funding Deadline
- April 26: Native American Graduation Ceremony @ GU 6:30pm
- April 27: African American Graduation Ceremony @ GU 2:00pm
- May 1: National College Confirmation Deadline
- May 1: LC Senior Decision Day and Exit Interviews
- May 4: Senior Prom
- May 6-17: Advanced Placement Testing
- May 22: Jostens Cap and Gown Distribution
- May 23: SFCC New Student Orientation
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SAT Saturday Testing Information: The SAT will be hosted on Saturdays at LC this year. Students register for exams directly on the SAT website,
www.sat.collegeboard.org. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year in high school. At least half of all students take the SAT twice - in the spring of their junior year and in the fall of their senior year. Most students also improve their score the second time around.
- March 9 (deadline to register, February 8) - not LC (at FERRIS or NC)
- May 4 (deadline to register, April 5)
- June 1 (deadline to register, May 3)
The SAT test costs $64.50 per test with the essay (47.50 without the essay). Late registration incurs an additional $29 fee. If you cannot afford to pay the fee, you can see your counselor to apply for a fee waiver before you register online (click here for fee waiver information:
http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-fee-waivers).
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Free Online SAT Practice:
All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students who took the PSAT in October can take the next step on their SAT practice journey by
linking their College Board and Khan Academy accounts
, which unlocks a free SAT study plan. Linking their accounts will send their PSAT scores to Khan Academy, giving them access to a personalized experience on
Official SAT Practice
. Research shows that studying on Official SAT Practice for 20 hours is associated with an average score gain of 115 points from the PSAT/NMSQT to the SAT. That's nearly double the average score gain of students who don't use Khan Academy.
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ACT Testing: ACT college admissions test will be offered on Saturdays at
FERRIS or
EAST VALLEY High School. For information on test registration, visit:
www.act.org. Be to Ferris by 7:45am, bring a printed copy of your test ticket, photo ID, pencils, and calculator. The test will end at 12:15pm (or 1:00pm if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). The ACT costs $62.50 with the writing test ($46 without). The ACT will be offered:
April 13
and
June 8.
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Tiger Closet Needs: With winter in full swing, the Tiger Closet has new needs! If you can, please donate:
- new shampoo
- new body wash/soap
- winter coats
- warm clothing
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After School Academic Support:
There are a variety of support sessions available for students to receive individual help from teachers and student tutors or use the time to work on homework and/or study. Snacks are provided and an activity bus is available to take students home. Below are the different sessions available:
- Library with student tutors - Monday-Thursday from 2:45-3:45pm
- After school Math help with teachers - Monday-Thursday from 2:45-3:45pm
- After school Science help with teachers - Monday & Wednesday from 2:45-3:45pm
- After school English help with teachers - Tuesday & Wednesday from 2:45-3:45pm
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Bite2Go Program:
Lewis and Clark High School aspires to bring meal security to eliminate the nutritional gap of secondary students on the weekend. We intend to fulfill this goal with the Bite2Go program, which is a program run by LC DECA members meant to help get food to students for the weekend. Students can sign up here:
https://bite2goxl.wufoo.com/forms/qm06bi70x1ctoq/
Directions:
- Step 1: Student uses link to fill out menu
- Step 2: Student will need to know their ID number
- Step 3: Select an adult, within the building to receive food from
- Step 4: Bag of food will be delivered to the adult on Thursday during 5th period
- Step 5: Student will continue to receive food each week. The same menu will be used unless it is changed by the student (filled out another menu with different selections).
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Volunteer Opportunity:
You can partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place our community members can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With our help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.
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Morning Drop Off / After School Pickup:
Before and after school, 4th Avenue in front of LC is a busy place with school buses and parents competing for limited space. In order to help alleviate congestion, we recommend that parents drop off and pick up students either on 5th Avenue, 3rd, Avenue or a block east or west of LC on 4th Avenue. It is important to not park (even for a drop off) in the bus zones. Thank you for your help!
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Absences:
If your student is going to be absent, please call our attendance hotline to excuse the absence at
354-6968.
Please leave a message with your name, your student's name, clearly spelling out the last name, how long your student will be absent, and the reason for the absence.
An unexcused absence will generate an automated phone call home.
If your child is going to have an extended absence, please have them go to the Student Office to pick up an Extended Absence Sheet to give teacher advanced notice of the absence.
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Parent/Visitor Parking at LC:
If you come to LC during the school day, we do not have visitor parking. You can park at any of the metered spots across the street. For after-hours events, you can park in any of the three parking lots under the freeway (across from the main LC building, across from the field house, and the far east lot) or on the street. If you ever get a parking ticket (in the 3 LC parking lots only) during an evening event, please let us know and we can take care of it for you. The lot to the west of LC (across from the grass quad) is not owned by LC, please do not park there.
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FamilyID Athletic Clearance/Registration:
FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides an easy, user-friendly way to register for activities, while helping us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register, the system keeps track of your information, so you only have to enter it once for multiple uses, family members and programs. If you do not have Internet access, you can use a computer at LC. The first time you register, it is recommended that you use a computer. After that, registrations can easily be done on your phone. If needed, paper packets are still available in the Business Office. Register at:
- Go to: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/lewis-clark-high-school
- Open an account using a valid email and password of your choice
- Within minutes, you will be sent a link to begin registration
- After selecting your program and completing registration - CONFIRM REGISTRATION
- You will see a confirmation page and you are IN!!
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L
og into your Microsoft 365 Account:
All LC students have access to the full suite of Microsoft Office's newest software both online and for home download. Go to
http://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/23164
to learn how to log in. Many of our teachers, counselors, and administrators email information to the student’s email, so it is advised that all students log in to make sure they have access. Your account will be active for up to a year after you graduate, then it will be deactivated, so be sure to save files once you graduate!
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Donate to the Student Assistance Fund:
When you come in to pay student fees in the Business Office, please consider donating to the Student Assistance fund. This fund helps needy students pay for the required class fees and athletic fees. Every dollar donated goes directly to LC students.
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Non-Discrimination Statement:
Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer. officers Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, Kevin O'Neill, (509) 354-5961 * Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer, Dr. Adam Swinyard, (509) 354-7393 *504 Compliance Officer, Gwen Harris, (509) 354-7393 * ADA Officer, Dr. Linda McDermott (509) 354-7265 * Affirmative Action Officer, Kevin O'Neill, (509) 354-5961 * Equal Opportunity Officer, Ramon Alvarez, (509) 354-7344 * 200 N. Bernard Street, Spokane, WA 99201-0206.
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