The LP Link is published bi-weekly during the school year to highlight the latest districtwide news and events at Lake Park High School. Contact Sherri Anderson, Director of Communications, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for content.
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First Semester Final Exams, Capstone Projects
Prepare for the 2-day schedule on December 21 and 22.
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Lake Park's first semester final exam schedule will take place over two days on Tuesday, December 21 and Wednesday, December 22.
During these exam days, all Lake Park students will have access to meal service, tutoring, and bus transportation that is provided on a typical school day. Buses will depart approximately 10 minutes after the end of the day and late buses will still run as usual departing at 4:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. from East Campus and 3:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. from West Campus.
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Thespians Take Center Stage
Final weekend performances culminate the first semester.
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Following a successful opening night, Love/Sick performances run through this weekend on Friday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m and Saturday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the East Campus Dice Auditorium.
Love/Sick explores the ups and downs of different relationships, all taking place on a single Friday night in a fictional suburban alternate reality. The humorous take of each vignette reminds us that sometimes love means happily never after.
Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $3 students (other high schools and college), and free for senior citizens, Lake Park students with ID and children under 13 years old. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
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Illinois State Scholars
Recognizing the academic achievement of 82 Lancers in the Class of 2022.
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Lake Park High School is proud to announce that 82 seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars for the graduating Class of 2022. Presented annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, this prestigious recognition honors the top 10 percent of high school seniors statewide for their academic performance. SAT and/or ACT standardized test scores and performance-based academic data are key factors in the formula used to determine eligibility.
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SAT Test Prep Course Deadline: December 13
Last chance to register for study sessions beginning in January 2022.
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In preparation for the SAT test on April 13, 2022, Lake Park High School will offer a course beginning in January 2022 for juniors to develop study skills to improve SAT scores. In addition to English, reading, and mathematics preparation, the course emphasizes test-taking strategies and techniques. Students will gain insights into SAT testing situations, practice, and remediation, and explanations to SAT questions and answer choices.
Taught by certified instructors, the course fee is $200 and is offered on either weekdays (Tues/Wed/Thur) after school or Saturday mornings. Registration will be accepted until Monday, December 13. For additional details, view the course brochure and complete an application form. |
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2022-23 Course Selection
Looking ahead to important dates and deadlines for registration.
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The arrival of the new calendar year signals planning for next school year already. In January 2022, students will begin registering for the 2022-23 academic year.
Course Selection Dates:
Class of 2023 - Juniors: January 18 to January 25
Class of 2024 - Sophomores: January 18 to January 25
Class of 2025 - Freshmen: February 1 to February 9
Class of 2026 - Incoming Freshmen (8th Grade): January 13 and January 14
Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to carefully review the Academic Planning Guide as a reference along with the grade specific information that will be sent via e-mail by the Counseling Department when school resumes after winter break.
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Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
West Campus students can voluntarily participate in the January 12, 2022 test.
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Lake Park administers the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) each school year to juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing the military as a possible career. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recognizes the ASVAB as an indicator of college and career readiness.
On Wednesday, January 12, 2022 (a SMART day), testing will begin at 12:30 p.m. in West Campus room 103. Students will need to bring their charged Chromebooks for testing. The ASVAB test is 2-3 hours in length, but students may complete it sooner.
Upon completion of the registration form, students will receive an automatic response email containing a link to the permission slip. Bus transportation will be provided upon request. The deadline to submit this request is Monday, December 20. Contact Ms. Foster at kfoster@lphs.org to get added to a bus route.
The test is not required and students must receive parental permission to take the test. After the test is scored, military representatives will meet virtually with students to review the results and to provide additional resources for learning about military service.
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Seal of Biliteracy
Earn distinction for demonstrating proficiency in multiple languages.
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Students who are enrolled in a World Language course (AP, Level 4, Level 3: French, German, Spanish) and English as a Second Language courses are encouraged to register for this exam. The Seal of Biliteracy will be awarded to qualifying Lake Park students who demonstrate proficiency in both English and one or more of the following: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese.
The Seal of Biliteracy, offered by the State of Illinois, will appear on the student's diploma and official school transcript. Earning this distinction is an honor that students can share with universities, future employers, and service organizations who value individuals with bilingual skills.
To earn the Seal of Biliteracy, students must meet approved proficiency levels on state approved English and World language assessments, as outlined on the Intent to Participate form (due by Wednesday, January 12, 2022). Applying for this recognition is voluntary and students are responsible for the cost associated with taking the qualifying assessments. For questions, students should contact a World Language teacher or Pia Laudadio, World Languages Curriculum Leader. |
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Spirit of Excellence
Nominate Lancer students, staff and alumni by the January 19, 2022 deadline.
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The Lake Park Educational Foundation is accepting nominations for this year's Spirit of Excellence awards. The Spirit of Excellence Awards were established to support and recognize the accomplishments of Lake Park students, staff and alumni.
Parents/Guardians and community members may nominate Lake Park graduating seniors, faculty members, and staff members for these prestigious awards. Please visit the Spirit of Excellence Awards website for the nomination guidelines and forms. Student and staff nominations are due Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
If you have questions regarding the nomination process or the awards, contact Becky Wyatt, executive director, at (630) 295-5264 or rwyatt@lphs.org. |
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Winter Sports Season Underway
Read information about athletic event mask requirements and concessions.
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Lake Park is excited to welcome back full winter sports without spectator capacity limits for the first time since the 2019-2020 season! All of us at Lake Park are so grateful to be at this moment.
In order for us to continue without limitations this season, I have one simple request: I am personally asking each of you to honor the current State of Illinois guidelines that require face masks when you come to enjoy athletic events on campus and off-site facilities such as the bowling center. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. Please remember to bring a mask for you and other spectators from your family and wear it while at the event. I am also asking your help to communicate this message to any family or friends you know will be coming to games to support your students. Lake Park staff working the event will politely remind you of this, and I ask that you please comply with their requests.
Finally, I wanted to make you aware of one change you will notice for our home games at Lake Park and away games at our partner DuKane Conference schools. Food will no longer be allowed in gyms or competition areas. Concessions will be available, but we ask that you enjoy your food in a designated eating area where you can remove your mask to eat. Once finished eating please put your mask back on to return to the gym. Sealable beverage containers will be allowed in the gym areas. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding, and I look forward to seeing all of you this winter season.
With Lancer Pride,
Pete Schauer, CAA
Athletic Director | IHSA Official Rep
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Welcoming the Class of 2026
Incoming freshman families invited to learn about academics at East Campus.
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Lake Park High School’s Incoming Freshman Family Night will be hosted at East Campus on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Lake Park looks forward to welcoming future Lancers next fall, and this event represents the first opportunity to be directly involved in developing a high school educational plan.
The evening will begin with a presentation in the Dice Auditorium that will include a review of Lake Park's placement process, how to interpret PSAT 8 test scores, and other key information to set a student up for success in high school. An open house will follow to allow families to tour parts of the campus, visit elective classrooms, and will provide families with an opportunity to meet faculty and staff from each department, including curriculum leaders and counselors.
The program is designed to benefit both parents/guardians and students. To accommodate all attendees, the starting times are staggered. Read a letter from the Principal about the schedule of the evening and important information to begin the 2022-23 course selection process.
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Important Dates:
Dec 15...................SMART Day
Dec 23, 2021.........Winter Break Begins
Jan. 6, 2022..........Classes Resume
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