CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 1 - Cohort "A" begins - 8:00am
March 2 - Cohort "B" begins - 8:00am
March 5 - Teacher Professional Learning Day - NO SCHOOL
June 21-22 - Windstorm make up days (school year extended by 2 days)
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
Escapist reading has been a definite “thing that gets you through” these past several months.

And comfort reading, too. Rereading favorite novels, knowing what is coming, not having to endure a left-field surprise, getting reacquainted with Chief Bruno Courreges, Inspector Armand Gamache, Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy… these have been ways of gaining a sense of control in a world where so much is NOT in good hand.

But I was definitely surprised earlier this week while I was rereading the third book in Madeleine L’Engles’s Time Quintet, A Swiftly Tilting Planet. (Highly recommend – A Wrinkle in Time starts the series and it is stirring all the way through book four.)

This line struck: “The world has been abnormal for so long that we’ve forgotten what it’s like to live in a peaceful and reasonable climate. If there is to be any peace or reason, we have to create it in our own hearts and homes.”

Wow.

So applicable to our current state of being in this Covid environment.

We have forgotten what it’s like to live in a reasonable world.

And the “school world” we are inviting your children back into is definitely one that will feel odd and awkward and probably a bit unreasonable.

But we can make this unreasonable world a peaceful one and we can re-norm it into a better one by starting small and doing the work within ourselves, in our homes, and in this school.

I am, like most of you, not eager to return to the normal that was.

But I am very eager to help build a community that pays better attention to children who are underserved. Children who need opportunities that won’t come their way without intentional effort on the part of the systems and institutions all around them.

Teenagers who are having to grow up too quickly and are being wedged into roles that don’t at all align to their best selves and who need adults to link arms and hold back a world that would exploit their intellects their labors and even their bodies for ill purposes.

Young people who need to see the world as needing their gifts and who feel purposeful and capable and confident about deploying them to benefit others.

We have a lot of heavy lifting to do.

But first comes joy.

Welcoming your Tigers back next week will be joyful and hugely relieving and soul satisfying as heck.

Remember if you need anything, we are here to serve and support.

Can’t WAIT to see your Tigers!

Marybeth Smith
LC Principal
HYBRID IN PERSON LEARNING STARTS MONDAY!
Register to Ride the School Bus: Secondary students must register to ride the bus. This can be completed on the district website at spokaneschools.org/busregistration.

Secondary SpED students are already being rerouted for a March 1 match of the new secondary bell times. Families will be notified of the reroute info.
Please also let the transportation team know if you have students who may have special circumstances or may be in need of specialized transportation due to their educational schedule.

For all students riding the bus, the COVID Safety Tips are located on the bus registration page.

Durham will send all families who have registered for the school bus information via email this weekend. They are finalizing all bus routes for our Monday/Tuesday start.
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Student Schedules and Cohort Information: We are sending all LC students an email to their SPS Outlook email that lists: which door to enter, the cohort, their schedule with room numbers, which lunch they have, the bell schedule, and calendar. Please read this email prior to Monday morning to be prepared for your first day!
March 1 - Cohort "A" begins - 8:00am (Zero Hour begins at 7:08am)
March 2 - Cohort "B" begins - 8:00am (Zero Hour begins at 7:08am)
Safety Protocols:
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The LC Learning Center: The LC Learning Center (LCLC) new time will be from 2:15-4:30, Monday-Thursday. The students can come only on the day they are assigned to be at school. There will be an Activity bus to take students home if needed. We will have teachers available every afternoon to help students with homework questions.
REGISTRATION!
THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER, PLEASE GO ONLINE TO YOUR POWERSCHOOL TODAY AND ENTER YOUR COURSE REQUESTS!

Registration for Fall 2021: We are at 74.2% of all LC students for next year registered in PowerSchool! (grade level breakdown: 11th - 79.5%, 10th - 82.9%, 9th - 83.3%, 8th - 51.4%).

9th-11th Graders: If you have questions, contact your counselor directly with registration questions.

8th Graders: 8th Grade Information on Course Choices and How to Register:

PowerSchool: In order to prepare for registration, it will be important for you know your login and password to PowerSchool and you can get into the program (the login/password is different from your Clever/MS365 login/password).
  • Directions: Using a computer (not your phone), go to PowerSchool and try log in (do not try the links to reset it yourself, they do not work and be sure to use the link above and not access through Clever or using a Google search for PowerSchool which may take you to a different district's servers).
  • If you get in, you're good to register! Please write down the login/password in case you forget it. There is a chance that even if you know your login/password, it might take you to a screen that says "an administrator has changed your password". You will need to select a new password, so just follow the directions on the screen and enter your current password, then choose a new one that is 8 characters or more.
  • If you can't get in, your password will need to be reset. Click on the link below to send an email to Mrs. Meyer. Provide your name and simply ask for a password reset.

Choice Transfer Requests: If you are looking to choice transfer to a different SPS school, the Choice Transfer Applications will open February 8 - March 8. To apply, go here and click on Apply.

Registration Resources: We are posting information on the www.lctigers.com and in the Lewis and Clark HS TEAM to share information. Students can view registration forms for their next grade level and documents from elective teachers that share the highlights of their classes. Students will use the registration forms for planning purposes but will not be submitting hard copies this year. They will enter all of their registration requests into PowerSchool in February. You can access the information and forms below for your planning:
Course Registration Forms: These forms list all of the classes LC offers to students (the district catalog lists all classes that could be offered in the district, rely upon our forms for LC specific classes). USE THIS FORM TO GUIDE YOU IN YOUR COURSE SELECTION!

Course and Program Information:

Need help? Email TheresaM@spokaneschools.org!
ACCEPTED & GOOD NEWS
Accepted: The Accepted Wall is filling up with Senior celebrations! Please let Theresa Meyer know when you have been accepted to a post-high school institution (2 year, 4 year, military, tech). Please include scholarship information so we can share the good news! Let's fill up the wall!

Good News: If you have good news to share, please send it to Theresa Meyer to be included in the LCNYCU.
Accepted: LC Senior Audrianna Alfaro has been selected for the Act Six Scholarship! Audriana will be attending Gonzaga University with a four year, full ride scholarship. Congratulations Tatum!
Accepted: LC Senior Theodore Ferro has been accepted to and will attend Gonzaga University. Go Bulldogs!
Good News: LC Senior Tatum Getchell has been selected for the Act Six Scholarship! Tatum will be attending Whitworth University with a four year, full ride scholarship. Congratulations Tatum!
Accepted: LC Senior Lucas Goeller has been accepted to the University of Oregon (with the Summit Scholarship for $10,000 per year for four years), the University of Hawaii - Manoa (with the WUE tuition exchange scholarship), and San Diego State University. Go Ducks, Rainbow Warriors, and Aztec Warriors!
Accepted: LC Senior Abby Jurasin has been accepted to Gonzaga University with the Regents scholarship of $22,000 per year for 4 years and the Dauna Leigh Bauer Scholarship of $.2000 per year for 4 years! Go Bulldogs!
Accepted: LC Senior Helen Knaack has been accepted to St. Olaf College (with scholarships and grants for $191,000 over four years), Washington State University, Willamette University, and Western Washington University. Go Lions, Cougs, Bearcats, and Vikings!
Accepted: LC Senior Ella Kirkpatrick has been accepted to Grand Canyon University and Spokane Community College. Go Antelopes and Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Isabella Little has been accepted to Western Washington University with a $4,000 . Go Vikings!
Accepted: LC Senior Marina Lopez has been accepted to the University of California - Santa Cruz. Go Banana Slugs!
Accepted: LC Senior Sara Marshall has been accepted to Whitman College with a merit scholarshipfor $72,000 over four years. Go Blues!
Accepted: LC Senior Lindsey Murto has been accepted to California State University - Monterey Bay, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, and the University of California - Santa Cruz. Go Otters, Mustangs, and Banana Slugs!
Accepted: LC Senior Emma Osborne has been accepted to Seton Hall University (with a University Scholarship of $95,000 over four years) and she also received a nomination from Congresswomen Cathy McMorris Rogers to apply to the US Air Force Academy and the US Military Academy at West Point. She has applied to the Air Force Academy. The process includes an application to a congressman, a preliminary interview with a panel of 10 active or retired military personnel. An extensive application to the academy, a physical fitness test and another interview with an officer from the academy. Go Pirates, Falcons, and Black Knights! Good luck Emma!!
Accepted: LC Senior Karlile Reed has been accepted to Whitworth University (with a full tuition scholarship) and Eastern Washington University (with a Presidential Scholarship). Go Bucs and Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Genevieve Schmidt has been accepted to Gonzaga University. Go Bulldogs!
Accepted: LC Senior Ella White has been accepted to the University of California - Santa Cruz, Western Washington University, and California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Go Banana Slugs, Vikings, and Mustangs!
Accepted: LC Senior Anna Wirthlin has been accepted to California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Go Mustangs!
Good News: LC Senior Elena Rawlins has been selected for the Lilac Court for the 2021 Destination Spokane Lilac Festival. Congratulations Elena!
Good News: As you know, it’s been a difficult year for our students and local families who are living with a daily fear of the eviction moratorium ending, not being able to pay the household bills, and losing power & utilities.

That’s why this month, Spokane County Educators are again supporting SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners). SNAP is a local non-profit organization that has been helping the Spokane community for over 50 years – our Spokane Educator’s Competition LightsOn Campaign (Round Two!) is helping families and individuals in Spokane pay their power bills and keep their Lights ON. Can you help us support them by donating today to our LightsOn Campaign?

You can help our students, their families, and our Spokane neighbors in need by choosing the school that you want to support and donating at: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/LightsOn
The competition ends on February 26. Prizes go to the winning schools’ staff members!
Thank you, in advance, for your generosity! Even if you are not able to donate, please follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram!

Sincerely, 
LCHS Educators Andrea Bass, Mark Robbins, and Jennifer Showalter - Lights On Campaign Coordinators
 
Want to learn more? Watch this year’s fundraiser kick off video: https://youtu.be/H7unWrwFJ3w 
INFORMATION
Tiger Closet Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to help organize the LC Tiger Closet so we are ready for school to re-open. We need people to help sort and fold clothes. We are also in need of donations of hoodies - Large, XL, and XXL! If you can help, please contact Kris Crocker at: krisc@kxly.com

The Tiger Closet allows any LC student the opportunity to "shop" for a variety of clothes - all free of charge!!! Please help us continue this great tradition.
SAT School Day for Juniors Update: In consultation with the Spokane Regional Health Department’s guidance and each high school principal, it was decided to cancel the district’s SAT School Day administration this school year.
 
In prior school years the SAT School Day has been a valuable opportunity to support all students having as many post-secondary options as possible. This school year there has been some understandable shifts from colleges and the following are important points to consider:
 
Students who still wish to take an SAT Saturday test should reach out to their counselor or Mr. Norton for more information on using waivers or getting financial support to cover the cost of an SAT test.
LC Booster Club: The LC Booster Club has been busy! Read the January Newsletter for information on upcoming meetings, Senior All-Nighter, and Spirit Gear. Click here: LC Booster Club January Newsletter

The Lewis and Clark Booster Club has established an on-line store at https://lcboosterclub.square.site/. This is a great place to do some holiday shopping. We will ship the merchandise to your home or you can come to LC and pick up your items at the book room. Enjoy doing some holiday shopping and support our students at LC. Go Tigers.

Booster Club Meetings: All LC parents are invited to attend our Booster Club Meetings. All meetings at 6:30-7:30pm. Visit www.lcboosters.org to learn how to join.
  • March 8 - TBD
  • April 12 - TBD
  • May 10 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
COLLEGE & CAREER
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now OPEN! It is highly recommended that all LC Seniors file the FAFSA. 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. In order to file the FAFSA, both the parent and student must first create FSA IDs. Learn more about FAFSA by reading 101: FAFSA. Do you need help with filing out your FAFSA? We have a great video resource for you from the Washington Student Achievement Council - FAFSA Line by Line - this video will point out common mistakes, tell you the information you will need to complete the FAFSA, and walk you through every single line in the application. You can also reach out to Mr. Norton for help on FAFSA, college apps, and scholarships!
Senior Remind Group: Seniors are encouraged to join the Senior Remind Text Group to receive updates through out the year on college deadlines, scholarships, college visits, the high school & beyond plan, and more. To receive messages via text, send a new text to the number: 81010 and in the message, enter this as the message: @lchsccr-21
College & Career Videos: Jeff Norton, our College & Career Specialist is creating videos on the college application process:
REMINDERS
FamilyID Athletic Clearance/Registration: FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides an easy, user-friendly way to register for activities, while helping us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register, the system keeps track of your information, so you only have to enter it once for multiple uses, family members and programs. If you do not have Internet access, you can use a computer at LC. The first time you register, it is recommended that you use a computer. After that, registrations can easily be done on your phone. If needed, paper packets are still available in the Business Office. Register at:
  1. Go to: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/lewis-clark-high-school
  2. Open an account using a valid email and password of your choice
  3. Within minutes, you will be sent a link to begin registration
  4. After selecting your program and completing registration - CONFIRM REGISTRATION
  5. You will see a confirmation page and you are IN!!
Bite2Go Program: Lewis and Clark High School aspires to bring meal security to eliminate the nutritional gap of students. We intend to fulfill this goal with the Bite2Go program, which is a program run by LC DECA members meant to help get food to students for the weekend. Students can sign up here.
Follow Us: Follow us on Facebook and YouTube!
Absences: If your student is going to be absent, please call our attendance hotline to excuse the absence at 354-6968. Please leave a message with your name, your student's name, clearly spelling out the last name, how long your student will be absent, and the reason for the absence. An unexcused absence will generate an automated phone call home. If your child is going to have an extended absence, please have them go to the Student Office to pick up an Extended Absence Sheet to give teacher advanced notice of the absence.
Donate to the Student Assistance Fund: When you come in to pay student fees in the Business Office, please consider donating to the Student Assistance fund. This fund helps needy students pay for the required class fees and athletic fees. Every dollar donated goes directly to LC students.
Administrators:

Counselors: To schedule an appointment with a counselor please contact our Guidance Secretaries: Julie Croteau 354-6966 or JulieHa@spokaneschools.org or Annette Gregory 354-5680 AnnetteG@spokaneschools.org.
LC Counselor Distribution:


School Support:
  • Absence Hotline: parents can call us at 354-6968
  • Main Office: 354-7000
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