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August 26 - Freshman/New Student Orientation
August 31 - Open House
September 2 - First Day of School - school starts at 8:00am!
September 6 - Labor Day - No School
September 8 - Laptop checkout in English classes
September 9 - Picture Day
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK | | |
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August 13, 2021
Greeting Tiger Students and Families,
We are back! Wow, that feels so good to say! We are fortunate to be able to have our students, your children, back in school for in-person learning, every single day. A huge shout out to each of you for your patience, grace, and perseverance through the past year and a half. I know it has not been easy for all of us. Having two sons who are in high school who plugged away while learning virtually to transitioning to in-person learning was a new experience for our family as well. However, we learned so much about your kids and how resilient they are, how they made the most of every moment, and they learned more about how to be compassionate and caring of others. So many opportunities to build character that will last a lifetime! I have been able to talk with several students who shared how excited they are to be back in school every day to see their friends, attend school events, and hear voices and laughter in the hallways and classrooms. Memories that last a lifetime!
We have been working on plans for the start of school, and due to COVID 19 variables that are still lingering, we have been a little delayed with final plans, as we needed to wait for guidance from the CDC and state and local health officials. Our top priority is to assure that all students and staff are safe when we return to school as well as any school sponsored events. Therefore, based on recent COVID 19 safety protocols and recommendations, we are planning on the following back to school events. Please plan to hold these dates for your planning, but they may change due to COVID 19 protocols or requirements.
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Freshman Orientation - Thursday, August 26 from 4:00-7:00pm
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Open House - Tuesday, August 31 from 6:00-8:00pm
Safety Protocols we MUST follow:
- All in attendance must be masked.
- Space for maximized distance between attendees
My staff and I are so ecstatic and energized for the opportunity to work with you and of course your student, as we begin a “new normal” together. There may be a few hurdles along the way, but we will work through getting over them together! If you have any question or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me by email at ivanc@spokaneschools.org or by phone at (509)354-6890.
Looking forward to serving as your new principal,
Ivan Corley
Principal
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INFORMATION
Here is what we know so far to help you prepare.
We will send out weekly updates with more detailed information.
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As of August 13, here is the most up to date information on our COVID safety protocols:
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Masks - all students, staff, and visitors are required to wear a mask at all times while in the building. During most athletics, fitness classes, and lunch, masks due not need to be worn.
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Lunch - we have a closed campus for all grades 9-12.
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Distancing - we are encouraging maximum distance between students.
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COVID Vaccination - it is not a requirement for students to be vaccinated but children age 12 and above are eligible for the vaccine.
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Student Health - if your child exhibits any symptoms of COVID, they will need to stay home. Free testing is available through our school nurse.
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Here are the essential back to school supplies you will need. If you need help purchasing school supplies, we have a selection of supplies here at LC. Some teachers may have specific items to add to the list once the year begins:
- large 3-ring binder with at least 6 dividing tabs
- loose, white, college-ruled paper
- #2 pencils/mechanical pencils
- pens - black or blue ink
- highlighters
- ruler
- calculator- scientific suggested, graphing preferred (TI-84 is the preferred model) - math teachers will have calculators available
We will provide paper student planners to 9th and 10th graders and all students will check out a laptop.
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Freshman & New Student Orientation | |
Thursday August 26 - 4:00-7:00pm
Welcome new LC Tigers! This is a drop-in model where you can come any time during the 3 hour block. We know that going to a new school can be very stressful. We’re providing this time for you to:
- pick up your schedule
- find your classes
- get familiar with the building
In following state law, be sure to wear your mask. We want you to feel comfortable and confident your first day at LC. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
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Tuesday August 31 - 6:00-8:00pm
We’re looking forward to meeting families before school starts! This is a drop-in format so you have flexibility in when you arrive and what teachers you see. You’ll receive a printed copy of your student's schedule showing classes, rooms, and teacher names as you enter through our new commons. We’ll have a support hub in the Commons for any questions or help as well. Also, in following state law, be sure to wear your mask. We’re looking forward to a great start to the year!
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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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We are working with the district and Spokane Regional Health District on the details for lunch. We will have an update in next week's LC News.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
0 Hour 7:00-7:55 (55)
Period 1 8:00-8:55 (55)
Period 2 9:00-9:55 (55)
Period 3 10:00-10:55 (55)
Lunch 10:55-11:35 (40)
Period 4 11:35-12:30 (55)
Period 5 12:35-1:30 (55)
Period 6 1:35-2:30 (55)
Tuesday/Thursday (Advisory)
0 Hour 7:00-7:50 (50)
Period 1 8:00-8:50 (50)
Period 2 8:55-9:45 (50)
Advisory 9:45-10:15 (30) - stay with your 2nd period
Period 3 10:20-11:10 (50)
Lunch 11:10-11:50 (40)
Period 4 11:50-12:40 (50)
Period 5 12:45-1:35 (50)
Period 6 1:40-2:30 (50)
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Schedules and Schedule Changes | |
Schedules are available to students and parents in PowerSchool. Schedules will NOT be mailed home, so log into your account to ensure you have the correct login/password. If PowerSchool prompts you that your password has been reset by an administrator, follow the directions on the screen to reset (new passwords must be 8 characters and only use letters/numbers). If you don't remember your login, do NOT try to reset it on the site, it will not work, instead email Theresa Meyer for reset help.
Your schedule is likely to change over the next few weeks as we balance classes. If you have a schedule change request due to an error on your schedule or you want to change a class, email Theresa Meyer (counselors do not return until August 23).
We cannot accommodate specific teacher or period requests due to balancing and the complexity of the schedule.
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Laptop & Textbook Checkout | |
Students will check out their school laptops in English classes on Wednesday, September 8. If you do not have an English class, you can come to the Library that day to check one out. If you are absent, you can check one out in the Business Office.
Textbooks will be checked out with teachers in classes that are using textbooks.
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Paying Fees (Yearbook, GSL, Parking) | |
GSL, Yearbooks, and parking permits are on sale now:
- $42 student GSL Card (required for all athletes)
- $47 Yearbook, yearbook pre‐sales end 12/19/21.
- $5 student parking pass (must be purchased in the Business Office)
- 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!
Download the order form for details on how to pay in person or online (forms are also being mailed home).
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FamilyID Athlete Registration | |
FamilyID is a secure registration platform for all LC extracurricular activities and athletics. Register here:
- Open an account using a valid email and password of your choice.
- Within minutes, you will be sent a link to begin registration.
- After selecting your program and completing registration be sure to click Confirm Registration.
- You will see a confirmation page and you are done!
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School Bus Registration and Routes | |
Every school year, all SPS students who fit the following criteria must register in order to ride the bus. Students must:
- Live within their school's attendance area AND
- Live outside the school's established walk boundary AND
- Intend to ride the school or activity bus AND
- Not require specialized transportation.
To find your bus number, bus stop, and pickup time, click here (bus route are subject to change, so be sure to check before the first day of school). As soon as the final routes are set, we will share the information.
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School Picture Day is Tuesday, September 9. All students are required to have pictures taken for the yearbook and student ID/GSL Card. Students may not wear costumes for their official school photo. Freshmen will have pictures taken during Science and all other students will go during Social Studies. If you do not have those classes, you can go to the Auditorium when you have a break in your day.
You can order pictures at Dorian Studios or use the form that will be sent home.
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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: Buses pick up students all around the perimeter of the school. Please do not park in these locations before school/after school.
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 lot directly in front of the main building and the parking garage are only for LC staff and are monitored for cars without staff permits.
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AP/College Board Accounts | If you are enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP) class, you will need to create or access your existing College Board account (this is only for students that have a class with "AP" in the course title). Your account will give you access to AP Classroom resources and access for ordering your AP exams (we will order exams later in September). This account is not connected to your school accounts, so you will need to save the login and password (LC teachers do not have access to your login info, so if you forgot your login info, you will need to recover it on the AP website). Click here to go to the College Board website to either make sure you can access your account from last year or to create a new one if you are taking your first AP class. | | |
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Administrators:
Counselors: We are excited to welcome 3 new counselors this years. With these additions, we are adjusting the caseloads so your child may have a new counselor - check the list below for the updates.
To schedule an appointment with a counselor please contact our Guidance Secretaries: Meaghan Rasmussen 354-6966 or meaghar@spokaneschools.org or Annette Gregory 354-5680 AnnetteG@spokaneschools.org.
School Support:
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Absence Hotline: for parents only 354-6968
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Main Office: 354-7000
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Non-Discrimination Statement: Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog 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:
o 504 Compliance Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7269
o ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
o Affirmative Action Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o AHERA Officer: Robert Findley, 509.354.7143
o ALE Officer: Gwen Harris, 509.354.7393
o Certification Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o Claims Agent: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o Contract Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o Copyright Compliance Officer: Mark Martell, 509.354.7212
o Equal Opportunity Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306
o Personnel Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o Public Records Officer: Terri LeFors, 509.354.7395
o Safety/OSHA/WISHA Officer: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o Secretary, Board of Directors: Dr. Adam Swinyard, 509.354.7268
o Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306
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