HIGHLIGHTS • FEBRUARY 2020
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Important Registration Information for Current Freshmen,
Sophomores, and Juniors
Dates for Registration Meetings:
- 9th Graders: Wednesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 30. Students will meet during their Wellness for Life classes.
- 10th and 11th Graders: Meetings will occur over the following dates: February 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 25, 27, and March 3. Students will meet during their electives classes.
The deadline for selecting courses is Monday, March 9 @ 3:00pm
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2020 College
Board AP Exam Registration
LFHS students enrolled in AP classes are prepared and encouraged to take the College Board Advanced Placement Exams administered in May. It is important to note that with qualifying AP Exam scores, students can earn college credit, advanced placement, or both at the majority of colleges and universities they attend after high school graduation. The policy regarding issuance of college credit is determined ONLY by the college or university a student attends and will vary among institutions. AP scores are valid even if a student transfers colleges.
- NEW Students provide their registration information when they first enroll in a class section in MY AP on the College Board website. They then purchase the exam on the Lake Forest Web Store.
- NEW If a student changes their mind about taking an exam, in many circumstances fees apply to late exam orders or unused/canceled exams. The charge for a late exam order and a canceled exam is $40 per exam.
- NEW There is a new exam purchase deadline this year - Friday, March 13. You can order 2nd-semester exams for $94.00 each until this date. All other exams have a $40 late fee attached (the deadline for this was November 15th).
If you've purchased an exam, please go to your email and check for the join code for the CB website.
Mrs. Del Fava assigns these codes. Below are some links you may need.
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Ask the Experts
Sophomores and Juniors, along with their parents, are invited to participate in a college admission forum hosted by the Counseling Department on
Thursday, March 19, 7pm in the RMA
. Admission representatives from CLC, DePauw University, Xavier University, Miami University, University of Illinois and the University of Chicago will round out the panel for this informative Q & A session.
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Employer Partners Needed for Career Fair - March 17
Community members are invited to participate as an Employer Partner at the Third Annual LFHS Informational Career Fair on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 10:00am until 1:00pm in the LFHS Competition Gym. Last year, 79 businesses and 943 students participated in the LFHS Career Fair. This event is designed to provide our students with experiences that will enhance their college and career readiness. It will help them understand the inner workings of businesses, the different career options available, and how to best prepare for the field of their choice. It is also a great time for businesses to recruit student interns for the summer!
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Read the Latest Issue of the Scholarship Scoop
While all the scholarships are listed in
Naviance, the Scholarship Scoop makes it easier to find which scholarships are applicable to each individual student. It also provides links to the scholarship websites unless the applications are solely available through Naviance. This document will be published monthly so
check the website here each month!
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Local Scholarships for Seniors
Attention Seniors: The Local Scholarships are now available for you to apply and applications are accessible in the link below. These scholarships will be awarded at Honors Night on May 28th and over $75,000 will be given to graduating seniors to assist with their college education.
Applications are accessible in the link below and through Naviance, and are
due Monday, March 16, 2020 at 3:30pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
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Project Safe Prom 2020
On behalf of the Class of 2021 please consider supporting Project Safe Prom. The funds raised will be used to cover the cost of transportation and security for all students and to ensure Prom tickets are affordable for most students. A LFHS tradition that started in 1986, your donation will help make LFHS Prom 2020 another safe and memorable evening!
CLICK HERE to learn more.
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Applause is the booster organization for the musical arts at Lake Forest High School. Founded in 1996, it is composed of parents, alumni, faculty and friends who provide support and communication for all band, choral, orchestral and other musical activities.
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Upcoming Performances
Mark your calendars…
Jazz Festival - Tuesday, February 4, 7:00pm, RMA
Orchestra Concert - Thursday, March 5, 7:30pm, RMA
Band Concert - Tuesday, March 10, 7:30pm, RMA
Choral Concert - Thursday, March 12, 7:30pm, RMA
Percussion Festival - Tuesday, April 7, 7:00pm, RMA
Please note the new dates for the Band and Orchestra Concerts. The Orchestra Concert is now Thursday, March 5 and the Band Concert is now Tuesday, March 10.
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Applause Scholarships
Deadline for SENIOR Scholarships for Excellence in Music is
Monday, March 16 at 3:30pm. Late applications will not be accepted. Senior scholarships are made available through the LFHS College & Career Resource Center (CCRC) in Naviance. Other Applause scholarships such as the Summer Music Camp Grants, Instrument Switcher and more also need to be completed in early spring. Find out more information at:
Scholarship Forms.
Join Applause Now
Now is the time to become a part of next year’s Applause Board. We are actively seeking LFHS parents to join the 2020-21 Board – many different roles are available!
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Association of Parents & Teachers (APT)
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The
Lake Forest High School Association of Parents and Teachers
is a not for profit corporation incorporated under the laws of the state of Illinois. LFHS APT promotes cooperative action among Lake Forest High School, the administration and teachers, its students, the parents, and the community.
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2020 Lake Forest High School Talent Show
The Talent Show will be held
February 27 - 29.
Tickets will be available February 9. The Talent Show is the APT's biggest fundraiser. All funds raised directly support our students and staff via Grants, Family Relief Fund, Teacher Appreciation, Prom, Wellness Initiatives, and many other great activities.
APT Senior Contribution Awards Applications
Attention all SENIORS - the APT Senior Contribution Awards Applications are available on Naviance and on the
LFHS website. For questions please see Jennifer Gleason in the College and Career Resource Center.
The deadline to apply is March 16.
Lake Forest High School APT Senior Contribution Awards are given each year to very selective students who have been involved and given their time, energy and talents to the benefit of Lake Forest High School and the LFHS community. Selected recipients will be judged based on both their school and community services during their high school years. A minimum of 10 awards will be given.
Lake Forest High School Career Fair Registration
Lake Forest High School invites your organization to participate in our 3rd annual Career Fair. Last year, we had over 75 companies participate and we hope you can join us this year on
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 10:00am - 1:00pm at LFHS East Campus,
1285 N. McKinley Road in Lake Forest.
We need volunteers to help at the event (March 17) and we need parents to encourage students to take advantage of the fair. Please email Micaiah Robinson at
micaiahr@mac.com
if you can help.
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Our MISSION at LFHS Boosters is to promote and support athletic success, spirit and sportsmanship for every student-athlete and every Scouts fan at Lake Forest High School. Please JOIN US in our mission by:
DONATING/BECOMING A MEMBER today!
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Varsity Basketball Boys And Girls Doubleheader:
A Benefit For MS Foundation
Support your Scouts as they take on Lake Zurich on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1.
Tip-off at 4:00pm. In honor of Coach LaScala's sister, Betsy LaScala, and the millions of individuals and families affected by MS, we will be raising awareness and funds for MS Foundation. Halftime contest and raffle prizes (Blackhawks tickets) will be awarded. BRING CASH FOR RAFFLE TICKETS, PLEASE.
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BOOSTERPALOOZA 2020 - Saturday, March 14
Do Not Miss This Event in Support of Our Student-Athletes And Scouts Fans! Enjoy Live Music, Food, Auction Prizes, LFHS Perks, Friends and Fun! Please contact Billy Douglass at
Billydouglass10@gmail.com or Chris Webb at
chriswebb@webbfg.com for SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! Tickets available NOW at:
www.lfhsboosters.org. Space is limited. Buy your tickets today!
Do Not Miss Any Sporting Event This Winter!
GO SCOUTS!
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View this
short video
to learn how your investment in educational excellence is having an impact at LFHS. Find the latest details of your donations in action at
lfhsfoundation.org
. As always, stay informed of Foundation news at lfhsfoundation.org, by liking us on Facebook and following us @LFHSFoundation on Instagram. And if you haven’t already made a gift to the Foundation this school calendar year,
MAKE A YEAR END DONATION TODAY.
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Celebrate Educational Excellence
We are seeking sponsors and auction items for our LFHS Foundation 10th Annual Spring Luncheon – Celebrating Educational Excellence, which will take place on
Friday, April 17, 2020 at Knollwood Club. We’d like to thank Dr. Joe Gordon of Lake Forest Pediatric Dentistry for his generosity as Presenting Sponsor for the event. Thank you also to PostNet and Olenick for sponsoring this year’s raffle and Flowers by Katie Ford for sponsoring our centerpieces. Please contact
Liz Olsen about donating auction items or
Dez Witte about becoming a sponsor.
Learn more about sponsorship.
2020 Luncheon Raffle
Luncheon raffle tickets will be available for purchase at many LFHS sports events between now and April. Learn more about the great raffle prizes on our
website.
Seeking Volunteers
Interested in making a difference at LFHS? We are in the process of filling Board of Trustees positions for the 2020-21 school year. If you are interested in getting involved in the LFHS Foundation, please contact our Nominating Vice Chair,
Laura Gordon. Visit our
website to learn more.
Calling Pitch Night & Spring Luncheon Volunteers: LFHS Foundation welcomes volunteers for our Pitch Night and Spring Luncheon Committees. The luncheon brings together hundreds of Foundation supporters to celebrate educational excellence at LFHS. The 6th annual Pitch Night is the culmination of the Business Incubator class each year.
Please sign up to volunteer (please note: this link may not be accessible using a mobile device, and we recommend viewing on your computer).
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PALS (Producers-at-Large)
is the parent booster organization for the LFHS theater department. OUR MISSION To encourage creativity and the exploration of theater arts as performers and technicians through meaningful production experience in a wide variety of styles and forms, and to foster a life-long appreciation of theater arts.
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Come See… Love/Sick
By: John Cariana
Directed By: Joe Pulio
Show Dates: Feb 6 & 7 @ 7:00pm, and Feb 8 @ 1:00pm & 7:00pm
A darker cousin to Almost, Maine, John Cariani’s LOVE/SICK is a collection of nine slightly twisted and completely hilarious short plays. Set on a Friday night in an alternate suburban reality, this 80-minute romp explores the pain and the joy that comes with being in love. Full of imperfect lovers and dreamers, LOVE/SICK is an unromantic comedy for the romantic in everyone.
AUDITION FOR THE MUSICAL - Once Upon A Mattress
Auditions: February 10 and 11 (auditions are open to all students)
Call Backs: February 12
Shows: April 30, May 1 and 2
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Important Dates
Tue Feb 4
Jazz Festival, 7:00 PM, RMA
Wed Feb 5
LFHS APT Meeting, 10:00 AM, RMA
(Please note the change of location)
Thu Feb 6
Love/Sick Performance
1:00 PM and 7:00 PM, RMA
Fri Feb 7
Love/Sick Performance
1:00 PM and 7:00 PM, RMA
Sat Feb 8
Love/Sick Performance
1:00 PM and 7:00 PM, RMA
Mon Feb 10
D115 Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM
Board Room, LFHS West Campus
Fri Feb 14
Tri-District Institute Day - No Student Attendance
Mon Feb 17
Presidents' Day - No School
Wed Feb 19
Ask the Experts, 7:00 PM, RMA
Sun Feb 23
Honors Competition, 1:00 PM, RMA
Tue Feb 25
LFHS Foundation Board Meeting, 9:00 AM, East Campus
Thu Feb 27
LFHS Talent Show, 7:00 PM
Fri Feb 28
LFHS Foundation Grant Day
LFHS Talent Show, 7:00 PM
Sat Feb 29
LFHS Talent Show, 7:00 PM
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CROYA meetings are every Wednesday from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at CROYA, 400 Hastings Rd, LF. Come hear about upcoming events, hang out with friends and participate in the fun activity of the week. CROYA meetings are open to all high school students.
Upcoming CROYA Events
- Super Jam - high school bands playing live at CROYA: Saturday, February 1, 7:00 - 10:00pm, $5 entry (donated to charity)
- Spring Retreat Sign-Up: Wednesday, February 12, 10:00am
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