Dear LFHS Students, Families, and Staff,
Thank you for your commitment to LFHS and the work in which we are collectively engaging to support student well-being and learning.
As decisions are made and plans are finalized, we have continued to communicate updates. Although it’s not possible to include all of the information that has previously been communicated, you can always reference previous messages by visiting
Remote Learning Updates
. In addition to resources, this page includes links to previous messages.
This message includes new and updated information first, with previously communicated information and reminders towards the end of the message.
Summer School
Due to the virtual nature of learning, this summer we will only offer the classroom portion of Driver Education to students.
Summer Extended School Year (ESY)
Extended School Year (ESY) will be hosted remotely (online) from 8 am to 12 pm and will include virtual meetings and independent practice. Our dates will remain the same. If your child is eligible to participate in ESY, please complete the registration forms that have been mailed and emailed to you as soon as possible and return them to Jenny Sterpin at
jsterpin@lfschools.net
. All ESY forms are due by May 15th. If you have additional questions, please contact the Director of Special Education, Jenny Sterpin at
jsterpin@lfschools.net
.
Student Locker Clean-up and Textbook Drop-off
Within the next six weeks, we will communicate the process for students to retrieve all items from their academic and athletic lockers. We will also include the process for returning all textbooks, athletic uniforms, and other specified items.
We are working on a safe way to facilitate these processes and will communicate additional information within the next few weeks. If there is an immediate need to retrieve an item, students should contact the Principal’s Office by emailing
dlavitola@lfschools.net
.
Medication and the Health Office
Please contact Dr. Patrick Sassen (
psassen@lfschools.net
), if there is an immediate need to retrieve medical supplies from our Health Office. He will work with the appropriate parties to ensure a timely retrieval and return of the items.
IHSA Updates and Spring Sports
This week, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors provided additional updates regarding athletics. In terms of LFHS, as long as school is closed, our teams are not permitted to meet or gather. We will continue to monitor ISBE and IHSA guidelines regarding these matters. All summer contact days and summer camps are on hold, pending additional guidance.
While this is a disappointment to many, our Athletic Department continues to find ways to keep our Scout Nation connected. Please follow
@LFHS_Scouts
to join in the continual celebration of our senior student-athletes.
Signing Day Event for Senior Student-Athletes
On Wednesday, April 29th, the Athletic Department will host a virtual signing day experience for senior student athletes who have recently made their college decision. Video from the event will be posted on
@LFHS_Scouts
and the school website at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Information for LFHS Seniors
The last day of school for seniors is May 28th.
It is imperative for seniors to finish the year passing all courses to avoid receiving an Incomplete. Seniors who choose not to engage at all will receive an Incomplete.
As previously communicated, seniors have the option to take their second semester courses for a grade letter or a P (pass), where elected. Under this model, a passing grade is a D or better. Seniors will be able to determine the courses to which this will apply and can choose to have letter grades issued for all courses taken by seniors, or specific courses.
Although many colleges and universities are creating academic provisions for previously accepted students based on the global health crisis, we still encourage families to contact colleges and universities for advice to assist with decision making.
Educational Services recently sent students/families a form to complete.
Students have until May 15th to indicate their choices
. Once submitted, Educational Services will communicate student choices with their teachers.
Senior Tributes
Identifying and planning ways to honor our seniors and retirees are at the forefront of our minds right now. We are grateful for all of the ideas and support that have been offered. While we are preparing a few surprises, we are also partnering with seniors to obtain their feedback and ideas regarding ways to celebrate the Class of 2020.
Upcoming Principal and Counselor Meetings with Seniors
Counselors, Dr. Patrick Sassen, and I will be hosting meetings with LFHS seniors within the next two weeks to receive feedback and ideas on how we can make the final weeks of the semester as special as possible for the Class of 2020. Counselors are sending meeting invitations to all seniors.
Celebrating Seniors and Post-Secondary Decisions
The Counseling Department wants to celebrate ALL seniors and their future plans: gap year, college, military, employment, trade school, you name it, we are excited for YOU!
- Take a picture of yourself with a sign showing what you plan to do next year or sporting your college gear and email it to Mr. Panfil at DPanfil@lfschools.net along with YOUR NAME.
- Follow @lfhs.ed.services on Instagram. Mr. Panfil will be posting these pictures throughout the month of May and beyond, so start sending!
Don't forget if you need help making plans or decisions for life after LFHS, reach out to your counselor - they are here to help!
Graduation
The LFHS Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2020 remains scheduled for June 6th, with July 18th and August 1st as additional dates to potentially host graduation. We are in the process of planning for an outdoor graduation
and
a virtual graduation. Due to current uncertainties, we are planning both experiences to ensure that our students end their senior year with a meaningful culminating experience.
Upcoming Remote Learning Planning Days, Emergency Day, and Holidays
