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!

February topics:

• MTSS Student Supports
• See Something/Say Something
• Student Summit
• PBIS

SAT for Juniors - March 1

On Wednesday, March 1, all LC Juniors will take the SAT during the school day for FREE! They are pre-registered, so there is no need to do anything additional prior to the test.

Juniors will need to be at their testing room by 7:45am. The test will run from 8:00am-12:00pm. They will eat lunch after the test. Students should get a good night's sleep and eat a hearty breakfast. They should bring pencils, snacks, water, and a calculator (if available). Juniors cannot be disturbed during the test or leave early, so please do not schedule any appointments or early dismissals for this date. Juniors will attend regular classes after lunch.

All 9th, 10th, and 12th graders will have normal classes on March 1 (although some classes may be moved to other rooms - your teachers will let you know if your class is affected).

If you are a Junior in Running Start, and you do not plan to take the test because it conflicts with your college schedule, please contact Mr. Phil High-Edward at philh@spokaneschools.org or at (509)354-6888.

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!

Toast the Tigers

It’s time to purchase your tickets to the SAN Toast the Tigers auction being held at Barrister Winery on Saturday March 4 from 7:00-9:00pm with appetizers from Beacon Hill, live music by Pat Simmons, and loud and silent auctions! Tickets are available now for $45 here.

Multicultural Fair

Students, families, and community members are invited to attend our 2nd annual Multicultural Fair on Friday, March 24; 4:00-5:30pm in the LC Commons. Performances, activities, and 30+ booths celebrating the cultures that exist at LC and in the Spokane community.

Camera Installation Under I-90

The district is working with Power City Electric and Camtek to install permanent cameras in all of our parking lots under the freeway. Over the next few weeks, there may be parking spots blocked off with equipment and cones. Please give them the space they need to complete the installation!

Parking Passes

The LC Business Office is SOLD OUT of parking lot passes and city meter passes for the rest of the school year.

NewTech Bus Changes

Update for NewTech/OTA bus riders:

• AM bus: 110, leaves LC at 7:35am
• PM bus: 151, leaves LC at 11:05am

Running Start Information

Interested in Running Start next year? Our college partners are offering Running Start Information events:

• Spokane Community College (SCC): March 2 @ 5:30 on their campus. Call 509-533-8062 for details.
• Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC): March 9 @ 6:00pm on their campus. Call 509-533-3435 for details.
• Eastern Washington University (EWU): March 16 5:30-6:45pm – Showalter Auditorium on EWU campus

If you couldn't make it to the SPS Dual Enrollment webinar on Running Start last week, here is a link to watch the recording.

Mt. Spokane Discount Tickets

LC's Instrumental Music Parent's Association has partnered with Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park for a very special night ski event. Book your night ski tickets at a discount ($32). In addition, Mt. Spokane will donate $10 for every ticket purchased to the LC Music Program! This is open to ALL friends and family of the LC Community!

• Click here to book night tickets.
• Choose Friday, March 3.
• To receive discount, enter discount code: LCMUSIC-NIGHT SKI
• Pick-up your lift ticket at the ticket window on March 3, anytime after 3pm.
• You may also purchase discount tickets at the ticket window by showing a LC student IDcard on March 3.
• Questions about LC Music Program, email LC Music Parents Assn
• Questions about booking tickets, call Mt. Spokane at 509.238.2220 ext. 0

LC Tiger Fund Scholarship

The Lewis & Clark Tiger Fund Scholarship was started by the Class of 1966 in 2006 in order to recognize an LC senior who has overcome personal and/or life difficulties and has made a commitment to furthering his/her education after graduation from Lewis & Clark High School. We know that there are many students who have potential for college success but often get overlooked for scholarship assistance because their G.P.A. did not exceed a 3.5 minimum required for scholarship consideration. We also know that character and desire to improve play a large part in future success in school and life. Two scholarships will be awarded in 2023 - one for $2,500 and one for $2,000. Download the application here.

Applicant Qualifications:

1. Applicants must be a LC Senior graduating in 2023.
2. Must have a verifiable financial need that would make it difficult to pursue a college or university education without monetary assistance.
3. Must have had a personal life challenge/difficulty that they have overcome.
4. Must have a cumulative grade point average between 2.5 and 3.49.

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.

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. 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. We'll be announcing our Latin Honors recipients very soon!

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.

Senior Advisory Recordings w/ Mr. Norton

December 1 - Cost of Attendance

November 17 - SchooLinks, FAFSA, & Applications

January 26 - SchooLinks and Next Steps

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.

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.

• 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.

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.  

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):

• Ivan Corley, Principal 509-354-6888
• Brandon Bouge, Assistant Principal - Student Services 509-354 7023 
• Keoni Dang, Asst. Principal - Student Services 509-354-6898 
• Phil High-Edward, Asst. Principal - Curriculum 509-354-6941 
• Theresa Meyer, Asst. Principal - Curriculum 509-354-6976 
• Dave Hughes, Athletic Director 509-354-6967 

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