|
February 2 - Rubber Chicken Mixer Dance - LC students only 7:00-10:00pm (see below)
February 2 - End of 1st Semester
February 3 - Semester Break Day - NO SCHOOL
February 6 - 2nd Semester begins
February 6 - Juniors register for Fall classes (in Social Studies)
February 6 - Future Tiger Night for incoming 8th graders/families 6:00pm (see below)
February 6 - Senior All-Nighter parent meeting - 7:00pm in the Commons
February 7 - Sophomores register for Fall classes (in Social Studies)
February 8 - Freshmen register for Fall classes (in English)
February 13 - IMPA Parent Meeting 5:45pm in the Band room
February 13 - Booster Meeting 6:30pm in the Commons
February 20 - Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL
February 21 - Teacher Professional Learning Day - NO SCHOOL
March 1 - SAT School Day for Juniors (more info soon)
March 4 - Senior All-Nighter Auction (see below for more info)
Access the GSL Athletic calendar here
| |
|
February 2, 2023
Greetings Tiger Students and Families,
What a week of excitement as our students, staff, families, and community members gathered at the Arena for the 2023 Rubber Chicken spirit game versus the Ferris Saxons. You could feel the energy and enthusiasm in the air and throughout the building due to the amazing work of our cheerleaders, their advisor, our additional cheer group support, the Spooh Crew, and the efforts of our leadership class as well. Chuck returned to his home here at LC, and we are so proud of all our students who performed for this event as well as our entire LC student body, staff, and our families for their time, effort, and energy towards this memorable community building event.
I want to commend our teachers, students, and staff for their hard work this week as we all were tasked with balancing “finals week” and the end of first semester, with “Rubber Chicken” and our school spirit activities. “It takes more to be a tiger” and everyone stepped up to the challenge and exceeded expectations. So proud of our tigers and hoping they all finish the semester strong and build on their learning experiences as they transition into second semester.
Students and families, please make sure you read all the captions and messages included in our newsletter. There are many important updates and informational pieces that we provide to you through this communication strategy. We do not want your student or families to miss out on any important items that help promote student success in school. If you have any questions or concerns, please connect with me by email at ivanc@spokaneschools.org or by phone at (509) 354-6888.
Grateful to serve as your principal.
Mr. Ivan Corley
| | |
|
Rubber Chicken Dance
The Rubber Chicken dance is tonight - Thursday, February 2 from 7:00-10:00pm in the LC Commons. Here are a few reminders:
-
This dance is ONLY for LC students, no guest will be admitted.
-
Bring your LC ID card (either the physical card or a picture on your phone).
-
Bring your Rubber Chicken Dance ticket. Have your ticket and LC ID ready when you get to the door.
- Try to not bring bags, purses, backpacks to speed up entry. There will be a coat check room available if needed.
- All LC rules and expectations are in effect.
The dance is on Thursday night because we do not have school on Friday for Semester Break Day! Tickets are for sale in the Business Office ($5 per person).
| | |
|
Connect with Principal Corley
I would like to invite parents/guardians to join me for our LC Parent Advisory Group.We will meet the 4th Monday of each month (next meeting February 27) from 6:00-7:00pm in the LC Commons. I hope to see your there!
| | |
|
Accepted & Good News
If you have Good News for any of our Tigers or post-high school acceptances 2 year, 4 year, military, tech school, scholarships, etc.) for Seniors, please let Theresa Meyer know!
| |
|
Good News: Congratulations to the LC Gymnastics team for another great meet.
-
Autumn Gondos - 9th on beam
-
Gaby Ontiveros - 6th on vault, 9th on floor 9th all around
-
Jess Kadlec - 7th on vault
- Team took 3rd place!
| |
|
Accepted: Senior Julien Spitz has been accepted to Loyola University (with $94,000 total academic scholarship), Creighton University - Chicago (with $80,000 total academic scholarship), Washington State University (with $16,000 academic scholarship), and the University of Colorado Boulder. Go Ramblers, Blue Jays, Cougs, and Buffaloes!
| |
Accepted: Senior Madison Sandifur has been accepted to the University of San Francisco. Go Dons! | |
Accepted: Senior Ian Hendricks has been accepted to the University of San Francisco. Go Dons! | |
Accepted: Senior Clare Heinen has been accepted to the University of San Francisco. Go Dons! | |
Accepted: Senior Justin Park has been accepted to the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Go Redhawks! | |
Accepted: Senior John Robinson has been accepted to the University of San Francisco. Go Dons! | |
Accepted: Senior Owen Swanson has been accepted to the University of San Francisco. Go Dons! | |
Accepted: Senior Emma Beeler has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College. Go Bigfoot! | | |
|
|
Future Tiger Night: We are excited to welcome our future Tigers and parents to join us on Monday, February 6 at 6:00pm for our 8th grade information night. We will be meeting in our beautiful LC Auditorium (enter on 4th Ave. at the main LC building and there is free parking under the freeway).
We will share information on our great programs, classes, and supports for our students to help your Tiger be successful at Lewis and Clark High School. We will have administrators, counselors, and teachers ready to help! Questions? Contact Theresa Meyer
| |
|
Registration for next year.
-
Students will be entering course requests in PowerSchool: Juniors on February 6 in Social Studies, Sophomores on February 7 in Social Studies and Freshmen on February 8 in Social Studies.
- As we share presentations with students, we will post them on the LC website. Archives of the Advisory lessons can be found here.
- The new LC course catalog is available here.
- These course selections are just in draft form and there will be time throughout the spring and summer for students to make adjustments.
- As soon as the system allows, we'll also open up the courses to be viewed in PowerSchool so students can see how their schedule is being generated. Please know that we make changes up until the last minute before school begins, so periods and teachers will change many times as we balance classes and adjust the master schedule.
- Due to the complexity of the master schedule and the limitations of PowerSchool, we cannot promise specific teachers or periods.
-
Please email your child's counselor (contact information is at the bottom of this email) or Theresa Meyer if you have any questions.
| | |
|
|
Choice Enrollment Window. The Choice Enrollment Portal for next year is now open.
- If you have an 8th grader that wants to choice to LC for next year (in district and out of district), go here to get on the wait list. If your current LC student wants to transfer to another SPS high school, you can apply on the same site.
- If your current LC student is a choice student and you live IN the SPS attendance area (ex. Ferris or NC area), there is NO need to reapply. Your student is already in our database for next year! If you already re-applied, we'll approve you when we have access to the list.
- If your current LC student is choice student and you live OUTSIDE the SPS attendance area (ex. CV or Mead area), there is NO need to reapply. Your student is already in our database for next year! If you already re-applied, we'll approve you when we have access to the list.
- Questions? Email Theresa Meyer
| |
|
Congratulations LC Tigers on returning Chuck home!! We are so proud of the way you behaved and supported the LC Tiger community at the game this week! You all embodied true sportsmanship and exemplified what it means to be a TIGER!
Next week starts the beginning of Semester 2! Can you believe we are halfway through the school year? The start of the semester is a time to reset our expectations of you and your expectations and goals for yourself. Start off the new semester on the right foot. The Homework Center is available for all students seeking additional academic supports or, as a structured time to complete work before leaving school. Plus, we have snacks. 😉
Semester Reset Reminders:
-
10s: Students may not be out in the hallways the first 10 minutes of class OR the last 10 minutes of class, please plan accordingly.
-
Cell Phones: Currently our cell phone policy is a per classroom policy. That means if your teacher doesn’t allow cell phones to be out...PUT IT AWAY. Please adhere to your teacher’s classroom policy.
-
STUDENT IDs: Any student arriving after the start of the school day (8:00 AM) will be required to present their student ID upon arrival to enter the school. ID replacements can be obtained in the student office (there may be a charge applied).
-
TWO Points of Entry ONLY: Students and persons visiting the school will only be allowed to enter through two approved points on campus: the main front entrance and the commons entrance (ADA compliant entrance) both located on 4th Ave. DO NOT OPEN DOORS FOR ANYONE. Rather direct them to one of the approved entrances. All visitors MUST report to the public office to check in and obtain a pass.
-
Vape Detectors ONLINE AND FUNCTIONING: We would like to remind students of behavioral expectations in the restroom. Vape detectors are connected to our camera system. Should a detector be activated, the camera system will record anyone leaving the restroom after the activation. Students found during activation of an alarm or on video are subjected to a search. Students found with prohibited items will undergo disciplinary measures and may be sent home. Please be mindful of your fellow students and leave such items at home.
-
Attendance and Tardies: Students missing school due to a family trip, or any known extended absences must have a pre-arranged absence form on file that can be obtained in the attendance office. Parents may not PRQ their student for any reason other than the district approved excused absences/tardies. If your student is absent, please call on the same day or send your student with their valid excuse to be submitted to the office upon return to school. If an absence needs to be excused, please do so through our attendance office 509-354-6968. TARDIES: if you are late to 2 or more classes or have 3+ tardies in the same class, you will be issued Lunch Detention. Failure to appear to lunch detention will result in further disciplinary actions. 3122 Excused and Unexcused Absences (spokaneschools.org)
Have a wonderful 3-day weekend!
| | |
|
SPS Dual Credit Webinar
Spokane Public Schools will be hosting a webinar on the Dual Credit opportunities that are available to students in our school district. Our college partners (Community Colleges of Spokane and EWU) as well as New Tech Skills Center will present information on these opportunities, to include Running Start, College in the High School and CTE dual credit options. The presentations will be offered on 2 different evenings, February 13 and 14 starting at 6:00pm. The webinar will be delivered through Zoom (it will also be recorded for those unable to attend). Please click on the link for date of the webinar you would like to attend:
| | |
|
Free Sports Physicals
CHAS Clinic is partnering again with our LC Sports Med Club to offer FREE sports physicals for spring sports at LC on February 16 8:30am-2:30pm in the LC Fieldhouse Athletic Training room. There are limited spots, so if you are interested, download the 2 forms and return them to the LC Business Office to sign up for a timeslot (paper copies are also available in the Business Office).
| | |
|
Girls Tennis
There will be a girl’s tennis pre-season meeting on Tuesday, February 7, in the Fieldhouse, room F113 (wrestling room) during both lunches. Anyone who is interested in playing girl's tennis this spring is welcome to attend.
| | |
|
Coffee with SPS
All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month at a different high school. Coffee will be provided. No RSVP is necessary. Please check in at the school’s Main Office and follow the signs to the event. If you have questions, please send a message at spokaneschools.org/letstalk.
2023 Schedule
-
Thursday, February 23, 8:00-10:00am: Rogers High School, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave.
-
Thursday, March 30, 8:00-10:00am: Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash St.
-
Thursday, April 20, 8:00-10:00am: Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave.
-
Tuesday, May 23, 8:00-10:00am: North Central High School, 1600 N. Howard St.
| | |
|
Winter Concession Sign Up
Looking for a fun, interactive volunteering experience? The concession stand is the place to be on game nights! Volunteers will earn "Choice Dollars" that support the sport, program or activity you choose to represent. When you sign up for your shift, be sure to mention where you want your Choice Dollars allocated under the "comments" section. Volunteers must be at least "High School" age with adult supervision if under the age of 18. All proceeds from concession sales goes to the LC Booster to help fund all of our school's arts, clubs and sports teams. Responsibilities will include the following: Opening: preparing the store for sales, prepping food. Closing: clean up after the store closes, wipe down counters, wash dishes, clean machines use during the event. You will be handling food (pretzels, popcorn, hotdogs, burritos, nachos, candy). You will also be responsible for handling cash and giving change. Click here to sign up for a shift. Thank you!
| | |
|
Ninth Circuit Court Civics Contest
The 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest is open to high school students. The Eastern District of Washington is participating by holding its own local civics contest to select its winners, who will advance to compete as finalists in the 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest. The top 3 winners of the local contest will have a chance to win $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place and $250 for third place.
The theme of the contest is “The 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution: What Should Our Next Amendment Be?” Students are asked, “What amendment would you propose for our Constitution? Why? How would you get your amendment ratified?”
Contest rules and additional information are available online at https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest/.
The 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest finalist will have a chance to win a total of $11,400 in cash prizes. The top three winners in both the essay and video competition at the circuit level will receive $3,000 for 1st place, $1,700 for 2nd place and $1,000 for 3rd place. In addition, the first-place winners at the circuit level, along with a parent or guardian, will be invited to attend the opening ceremony of the 2023 Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference. At the conference, students will participate in a special program and meet some of the nation’s most prominent jurists and attorneys. Prize money, travel and accommodations, and other contest costs are funded through attorney admission fees collected by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and by the judicial districts of the Ninth Circuit for educational programs benefiting the bar and community.
| | |
|
Spring Lacrosse
Interested in playing club spring lacrosse? Please join us for an informational meeting:
Moran Prairie Library
6004 S. Regal Street
Spokane, WA 99223
Monday, February 13 at 6:30pm
All interested players and parents invited to attend. Open to both new and returning players grades 9-12. Hope to see you there!
Registration: https://sites.google.com/view/lctigerlacrosse/registration
Note: This is a private club team and is not affiliated with Lewis and Clark HS
| | |
|
Chase Youth Award Nominations
Nominations are now open for 2023 Chase Youth Awards. The awards will be recognizing kids K-12 in eight categories: arts & creativity, community service, compassion, cultural diversity, innovation, leadership, personal achievement and social advocacy. They will also recognize an adult or group of adults who are going above and beyond in bettering the lives of youth. The deadline for nominations is February 28. Visit the website for the online nomination form.
| | |
|
SVL 2nd Semester Registration
SVL Second Semester Registration will open until Friday, February 3. To access the SVL registration system, visit our website at SVL Website - Spring Registration. Once students complete the online registration process, they will receive a confirmation email with a link to their SVL registration form (accessible for 30 days) for viewing purposes.
-
New Enrollments: students will continue to be approved in the order SVL receives registrations and as space is available.
-
Year-long Enrollments: students will be rolled to the B section of their current course and will (generally) remain with their 1st Semester teacher.
| | |
|
Senior Calendar
-
April 26 - Native American Community Graduation (see below)
-
May 1-12 - AP Exams
-
May 6 - Prom
-
June 8 - Move Up Con & Senior BBQ
-
June 9 - Senior Breakfast in the LC Commons
-
June 11 - Graduation - 7:00pm at the Podium
-
June 11 - Senior All Nighter
| | |
|
Graduation Honors
At graduation, all Spokane Public Schools use the Latin Honors system to honor our top graduates. We will identify our Latin Honors students at the end of 1st semester.
How will the Latin Honors system work? This system recognizes the top students using weighted grade point averages. Students have the ability to get three different levels of recognition: Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude. These are the same designations that colleges across the nation use to recognize top students. These designations would honor approximately 3% (Summa), 5% (Magna) and 12% (Cum Laude) of our current senior class for each category.
How are grades weighted? Weighted grades are calculated by providing higher points for grades earned in Honors courses and still higher points for grades earned in AP courses:
- Unweighted Courses: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0
- Honors Courses: A=4.5, B=3.5, C=2.5, D=1.5, F=0
- AP Courses A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0
- Because SPS uses a +/- grading scale, the above table is only a sampling of options. The easiest way for students to calculate the weighted grade point average is to add .5 to the GPA for honors classes and a 1.0 for Advanced Placement classes.
| | |
|
College Rep Visits
College Rep Visits to the LC Career Center are back!
more coming soon
Questions? See Mr. Norton in the Career Center (room 026 - in the back of the library).
| | |
|
FAFSA App is Now Open!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened October 1! It is highly recommended that all LC Seniors file the FAFSA - it is FREE to file. 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. 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 because it takes approximately 1-3 days for the FSA ID to be verified and ready to be used. Get yours today! Learn more about FAFSA at 101: FAFSA. Seniors who apply for the FAFSA can also earn a chance at 400 $500 and 10 $40,000 Big Future Scholarships through the College Board. Get more info here.
STCU and the College Success Foundation will host three FAFSA assistance events at various branches:
-
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 5:30-7:30pm, STCU North Spokane Branch / 207 E. Hastings Road / Spokane, WA 99218
-
Thursday, Feb. 16, 5:30-7:30pm, STCU Spokane Valley Branch / 13501 E. Sprague Ave. / Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Additionally, students and families can use STCU's FAFSA assistance web page to find a checklist for what to bring. If possible, students and families are encouraged to bring a laptop with wi-fi capability.
| |
SAT Saturday Exam Dates
Registration for Saturday SAT is open. The SAT is $60 this year and you can register here. You can pick from one of the local SAT test centers - North Central, Mead, Mt. Spokane, or East Valley.
March 11 - register by February 10
May 6 - register by April 7
June 3 - register by May 4
All LC Juniors will take the SAT for free on Wednesday, March 1.
| |  |
ACT Saturday Exam Dates
Registration for Saturday ACT is open. The ACT is $60 ($85 with writing) this year and you can register here. East Valley HS is the testing center.
February 11 - register by January 6
April 15 - register by March 10
June 10 - register by May 5
July 15 - register by June 16
| | | |
|
STA Connect Cards
Don’t forget to pick up your SPS Connect card at your school or visit the STA website to register for your SPS “Riders” License Connect card. Don’t know which card to get? Click here for more information. Have questions? Contact the SPS transportation hotline at (509) 354-5970 (M-F 8:00am-5:00pm).
| | |
|
Attendance
Attendance is a key predictor in student success. It is important for your child to be here every day! For tips on how to support your child's attendance, click here. If your child is going to be absent or late due to an appointment, please call our Attendance Hotline at 354-6968.
| | |
|
LC Prayer Group
Join in fellowship to submit praises and prayer for the LC Community and beyond! The LC Prayer Group meets Fridays at 7:30 am in Room 229. Join the Remind group by texting @lcpray2022 to 81010. Please email Janee Ko (ko4013@sps81.org) if you have any questions.
| | |
|
Homework Center Is Now Open
All LC Students are invited to attend after-school tutoring to get help with homework and class content. Help is provided by teachers, staff, and peer tutors. The center is available Monday through Thursday from 2:45pm to 3:45pm in the Commons. Please make plans for transportation through STA or parent/guardian pick up. At this time there is no yellow bus transportation available.
| |
Bite2Go
Bite2Go is a nonprofit organization that provides food anonymously for kids who want extra food over the weekend. You can order food from this link, LC website, and staff members. Select a teacher and classroom you want food delivered too. Food will be given out on Thursdays.
| | |
Tiger Closet
The LC Tiger Closet is requesting donations of sweatshirts and sneakers (and any other clothing too!). You can drop off donations in the Public Office.
The Tiger Closet will be open Friday mornings before school for students to drop in and shop (LC staff can escort a student any time during the week). All items are free for students! The Tiger Closet is located on the ground floor of the LC Fieldhouse (enter through the LC garage).
| | | |
|
Bell Schedules
Download the bell schedule here.
You can download the Spokane Public Schools calendar here.
| | |
|
LCTV1 News
Check out our student produced LCTV1 News that is shown every Tuesday in Advisory. Thank you to Mrs. Gomes and her Journalism students for their fantastic work every week!
| | |
|
Paying for GSL & Parking
GSL and parking permits are on sale now in the Business Office:
- $42 student GSL Card (required for all athletes)
- $5 student parking pass (must be purchased in the Business Office) or $90 for a meter pass. You may only purchase one parking pass this year, so you must choose between the lots and the meters.
- The deadline to purchase a yearbook has passed. We will have a limited supply for sale on the day yearbooks arrive in June on a first come, first served basis.
- Optional: Donation to Yearbook fund for students who are unable to purchase one. Every dollar donated helps a family in financial need. Thank you for your donation!
| | |
|
Student and Parent/Visitor Parking
Parent/Visitor Parking: LC does NOT have designated visitor parking, so you can park at any of the metered spots across the street. For after-hours events, you can park for free in any of the parking lots under the freeway. The doors to the Commons building are handicap accessible.
Student Drop-off/Pick-Up: 4th Avenue in front of LC's main building and Commons is school bus zone until buses leave. Please do not park on the south side of 4th to pick up your student. Parents picking up students will either need to arrive after 2:40pm (when the buses leave) or pick up students on Stevens, Wall, 5th, or in front of the Fieldhouse. Thank you!
Student Parking: LC students can park in the two freeway lots (in front of the Field House and in front of the church to the east). Be sure to display your student parking permit to avoid getting a ticket in the student lots. Student parking permits can be purchased in the Business Office for $5. The lots under the freeway directly in front of the main building and the Commons and the parking garage are only for LC staff and are monitored and ticketed for cars without staff permits.
| | |
|
|
Pre-Arranged Absences
If your student is going to be gone for 3 or more days, we ask that you complete a Pre-Arranged Absence form so that the teachers and counselors are aware and can help get your student work ahead of time.
| | |
|
|
Lost and Found
If you have misplaced any items, the LC Lost and Found may have your treasures. Stop by and we'll help reconnect you with your wayward items:
- Electronics, phones, & items of value - Business Office
- Clothing, water bottles, & other items - Book Room
| |
|
Administrators (full list of administrator duties):
Counselors (list of community mental health resources):
-
Calvin Bruce, Counselor 11th grade 509-354-7002
-
Stacey Donahue, Counselor 12th grade 509-354-5788
-
Charlene Dupper, Counselor 9th grade L-Z 509-354-6897
-
Amy Haghighi, Counselor 9th grade A-K 509-354-6893
-
Emily Magnuson, Counselor ELD, ABLE, DI, & Running Start 509-354-6895
-
Annette Pare, Counselor 10th grade 509-354-6894
-
Jeff Norton, College & Career 509-354-6912
| |
|
Non-Discrimination Statement: Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained 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. The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
· Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7344
· Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509.354.7284
Other district contacts:
· ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
· Affirmative Action Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-5651
· AHERA Officer: Robert Findley, 509.354.7143
· ALE Officer: Heather Bybee, 509.354.7361
· Certification Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
· Claims Agent: Rebecca Doughty, 509.354.7298
· Contract Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
· Copyright Compliance Officer: Mark Martell, 509.354.7212
· Equal Opportunity Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-5651
· Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509.354.7284
· Personnel Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-5651
· Public Records Officer: Terri LeFors, 509.354.7395
· Safety/OSHA/WISHA Officer: Rebecca Doughty, 509.354.7298
· Secretary, Board of Directors: Adam Swinyard, 509.354.7268
Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282.
You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Officer, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below).
| | | | |
