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January 20 - An Evening of Ensembles 7:00pm (last day to buy tickets is Jan 18 - see below)
January 23 - Connect with the Principal 6:00pm in the Auditorium (see below)
January 24 - College Success Foundation Family Night (see below)
January 31 - RUBBER CHICKEN at the Spokane Arena (see below)
February 2 - Rubber Chicken Mixer Dance - LC students only (more info coming soon)
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 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)
Access the GSL Athletic calendar here
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January 20, 2023
Greetings Tiger students and families,
I am always hopeful that our weekly newsletter as it connects with you that you and your families are doing well, healthy, and proud to be part of our Lewis and Clark community. My goal is to assure that all students are receiving a top notch educational experience in a safe, secure, and welcoming learning environment. As you read through this newsletter, please be sure to read all the captions and information as we use this method to provide you with important information, opportunities to join us for collaboration sessions, and ways for you to be involved in your student’s learning experience.
We have been hosting a Parent Advisory meeting every fourth Monday of each month, and this Monday’s meeting will offer parents an opportunity to hear from our Spokane Police Department regarding the events from December 9. We will start at 6:00pm in our auditorium. You will have an opportunity to ask questions as well. These meeting usually last for about an hour to an hour and a half. I hope to see you there.
If you have any questions or concerns, please connect with me by email at ivanc@spokaneschools.org or by phone at (509) 354-6888.
Appreciate your partnership,
Mr. Ivan Corley
Principal
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Connect with Principal Corley
This month's Connect with Principal Corley will feature representatives from the Spokane Police Department, LC Admin, and SPS district staff to debrief the December 9 "hoax" event.
January 23 from 6:00-7:00pm in the LC Auditorium.
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2nd Semester Schedules. Students received a hard copy of their 2nd semester classes in Advisory on Thursday, January 19. If your student needs a schedule adjustment, please contact the counselor to discuss options.
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Registration for next year. In late January, we will begin the process for selecting classes for next year. We will use a number of Advisory periods to share information with students to help them with their selections. We will also share the information in the LC News so that parents are connected to the opportunities available. Our goal is to have schedules finalized before summer and there will be many opportunities to make changes throughout the process.
- As we share presentations with students, we will post them on the LC website. On Thursday, January 19, students began receiving information in Advisory on the registration process. Archives of the Advisory lessons can be found here.
- The new LC course catalog is available here.
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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.
- 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.
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Please email your child's counselor (contact information is at the bottom of this email) or Theresa Meyer if you have any questions.
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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 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!
- Questions? Email Theresa Meyer
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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!
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Good News: Congratulations to 2023 Seniors who have been named as our LC Scholars for the Spokane Scholars Banquet and Scholarship Ceremony in April. These seniors were identified by teachers in the following departments. Good luck Tigers!
- Science: Evan Chow
- Math: Janee Ko
- World Language: Nyah Ankcorn
- English: Molly Wisor
- Social Studies: Quinn Nessen
- Fine Arts: Jesslyn Cai
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Good News: LC Sophomore Amanda Nguyen is one of three winners of the Spokane Youth Symphony 2023 Concerto Competition! Amanda will person as a soloist at the March 19 SYSO concert.
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Good News: Congratulations to the LC Speech and Debate Team. They came in 2nd Place at the Highlander Invitational Tournament Speech & Debate Tournament!
DEBATE AWARDS:
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Samantha Autrey - OPEN Lincoln Douglas Semi-Finalist
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Ben Johnson - OPEN Lincoln Douglas Quarter-Finalist
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Sarah Adewale - JV Lincoln-Douglas 2nd Place
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Zoe Dingfield & Rachel Sigg - Novice Public Forum Semi-Finalists
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Hannah McLin - OPEN Congress 1st Place
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Claire Lyle - OPEN Congress 4th Place
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Josephine Corbin - JV Congress Finalist
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Sof Harris - JV Congress Finalist
SPEECH AWARDS:
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Brody Graham & Marton Mezei - OPEN Duo 3rd Place
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Zoe Dingfield & Rachel Sigg - OPEN Duo 4th Place
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Korbin Hamlin - OPEN Extemporaneous 1st Place
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Emma Chow - NOVICE Extemporaneous 2nd Place
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Sof Harris - NOVICE Impromptu Finalist
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Abbey Lassiter - OPEN POI 1st Place
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Hannah McLin - OPEN Oratory 1st Place
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Claire Lyle - OPEN Oratory 2nd Place
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Sam Autrey - OPEN Oratory 3rd Place
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Peter Horne - NOVICE Oratory 2nd Place
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Lylah Morse - NOVICE Oratory 3rd Place
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Josephine Corbin - NOVICE Oratory Finalist
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Accepted: Senior Nyah Ankcorn has been accepted to Williamette University, Fordham University, and the University of Arizona. Go Bearcats, Rams, and Wildcats! | |
Accepted: Senior Aiden Ellert has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles! | |
Accepted: Senior Asher Auld has been accepted to Washington State University, the University of Arizona, the University of Utah, and Montana State University. Go Cougs, Wildcats, Utes, and Bobcats! | |
Accepted: Senior Shelby Dirks has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs! | |
Accepted: Senior Kyra Harding has been accepted to Reed College and Loyola Marymount University. Go Griffins and Lions! | |
Accepted: Senior Megan Moore has been accepted to the University of Puget Sound with a $25,000 merit scholarship. Go Loggers! | |
Accepted: Senior Eve Anderson has been accepted to the Berklee School of Music in Boston. Go Jazz Cats! | |
Accepted: Senior Brooklyn Haine has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs! | |
Accepted: Senior Emma Daniels has been accepted to Western Washington University. Go Vikings! | |
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Accepted: Senior Brooklyn Jenson has been accepted to Texas A&M. Gig 'em, Aggies!
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Evening of Ensembles
Please join us for a fun evening of festivities in Spokane’s own historic Cracker Building on Friday, January 20 from 7:00-10:00pm!
- Enjoy live music by small ensembles featuring band, choir, and orchestra students
- Light Hors d’oeuvres
- Beverages by Overbluff Cellars and Anvil Coffee
- Silent Auction fundraiser
- Raise the Paddle fundraiser
- $30 suggested donation per ticket (includes one beverage ticket)
For tickets, click here or Venmo @lcimpatigers
Last day to buy tickets online is January 18.
All proceeds raised at this fundraising event will benefit the band, choir and orchestra programs at LC. Questions? Email us at lcimpatigers@gmail.com
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Rubber Chicken Games, Shirts, & Spirit Week
On January 31, Chuck takes on the exciting world of NASCAR. As the announcer yells out “START YOUR ENGINES” - The Chuck 500 begins! Chuck’s “Go-To” Team, in orange and black have perfected their racing and cheering skills. The Tigers Hit the Track with only the best in high powered engines, state-of-the-art equipment, amazingly spirited race fans, and an expert pit crew to ensure their victory.
Shirts:
- Get your Rubber Chicken t-shirts in the Business Office
- $20 total for BOTH shirts!
- Act soon before they sell out!
Important Times:
- Doors open 4:30pm
- Girls game 5:30pm
- Boys game 7:30pm
Tickets/Arena:
- Student/Parent GSL pass - free admission!
- Students under 6 - free admission
- Students in 1st-12th grade $5
- Adults $10
- Seniors (over 65) $5
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Senior GSL pass, Adult GSL pass and LC students with GSL pass free.
- No backpacks, larger bags - there will be a bag check.
- Tickets are cash or check only.
- All concessions are cash-less.
Dress Up Themes:
- Monday, Jan. 23 - "Start Your Engines", wear green
- Tuesday, Jan. 24 - "Helmet Day", wear a hat/helmet
- Wednesday, Jan. 25 - "Booster Seat Day", dress like an old picture of you or dress like a kid
- Thursday, Jan. 26 - "Pit Crew Day". dress like your friends
- Friday, Jan 27 - "Checkered Flag Day", underclassmen wear black, upperclassmen wear white
- Monday, Jan. 30 - wear your old Rubber Chicken shirt
- Tuesday, Jan. 31 - wear this year's Rubber Chicken shirt or orange/black
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Rubber Chicken Dance & Chaperones Needed
We are looking for chaperons for the Rubber Chicken Mixer Dance on Thursday, February 2. We have 2 shifts: 6:45-8:30pm or 8:30-10:15pm.
Sign up here.
The Rubber Chicken Dance is an informal mixer and the theme is black light so wear white.
The dance is for LC students only (no non-LC guests for mixers). The dance will be 7:00-10:00pm in the Commons. Students MUST bring their LC ID to be admitted. The dance is on Thursday night because we do not have school on Friday for Semester Break Day. We'll provide more info in next week's email on when tickets will be on sale ($5 per person).
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Winter Concession Sign Up
Looking for a fun, interactive volunteering experience? We need volunteers this Saturday, January 21! 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!
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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:
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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.
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New Enrollments: students will continue to be approved in the order SVL receives registrations and as space is available.
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Year-long Enrollments: students will be rolled to the B section of their current course and will (generally) remain with their 1st Semester teacher.
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Senior Calendar
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
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College Success Foundation Family Night
Register here.
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Graduation Honors
At graduation, all Spokane Public Schools use the same Latin Honors system to honor our top graduates. We will identify our Latin Honors students at the end of 1st semester. Here are the frequently asked questions about the Latin Honors System.
How will the Latin Honors system work? This system recognizes the top students at each high school 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 percent (Summa), 5 percent (Magna) and 12 percent (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.
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College Rep Visits
College Rep Visits to the LC Career Center are back!
January 25 during Advisory - Spokane Community College
Questions? See Mr. Norton in the Career Center (room 026 - in the back of the library).
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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:
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Thursday, Jan. 19, 5:30-7:30pm, STCU Northtown Square Branch / 4747 N. Division St., Suite 105 / Spokane, WA 99207
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Tuesday, Feb. 7, 5:30-7:30pm, STCU North Spokane Branch / 207 E. Hastings Road / Spokane, WA 99218
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Bell Schedules
Download the bell schedule here.
You can download the Spokane Public Schools calendar here.
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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!
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Paying for GSL & Parking
GSL, Yearbooks, 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.
- 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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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Administrators (full list of administrator duties):
Counselors (list of community mental health resources):
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Calvin Bruce, Counselor 11th grade 509-354-7002
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Stacey Donahue, Counselor 12th grade 509-354-5788
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Charlene Dupper, Counselor 9th grade L-Z 509-354-6897
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Amy Haghighi, Counselor 9th grade A-K 509-354-6893
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Emily Magnuson, Counselor ELD, ABLE, DI, & Running Start 509-354-6895
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Annette Pare, Counselor 10th grade 509-354-6894
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Jeff Norton, College & Career 509-354-6912
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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).
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