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! Let's fill up the wall!

Yearbook Order Deadline is Today!

Don't miss your chance to have your own copy of the incredible LC Yearbook for only $50. Yearbook pre‐sales end December 22, order online.

In June, we'll have a limited number to sell at the full price of $65, but there is no guarantee of the number we'll have to sell.

FAFSA/WASFA Opens December 31

Here's why completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is essential:

🌟 Funding Access:

• FAFSA opens on December 31, providing access to federal aid, including grants, work-study, and loans. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens
• WASFA opens avenues to state financial aid for non-citizens, including undocumented students, who can't complete FAFSA. It's for those without a Social Security Number but meeting Washington State residency requirements.

🎓 Scholarship Gateways:

• Numerous scholarships hinge on FAFSA or WASFA completion.

💡 Institutional Aid Eligibility:

• FAFSA details may determine eligibility for coveted institutional aid.

🚀 Early Advantage:

• Apply early for priority consideration; some aid operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

💰 Financial Insight:

• Examine your family's financial landscape for personalized aid packages.
• FAFSA opens doors to affordable federal student loans.

💼 Work-Study Prospects:

• The FAFSA paves the way for work-study programs, marrying work experience with financial support.
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How to Begin:

• Click here for a checklist of items you will need to complete your FAFSA/WASFA
• Visit studentaid.gov
• Create an FSA ID for both student and parent/contributor at fsaid.ed.gov
• LC will host a Financial Aid Information and completion night on January 18 from 6:00-8:00pm

Get Ready for Rubber Chicken!

On January 10, LC and Ferris are ready for an out of this world competition of spirt and basketball at the Spokane Arena for the 42nd annual Rubber Chicken!

Rubber Chicken 2024 is a tale about Chuck undertaking an exciting adventure into space. Chuck's exploration through our galaxy and beyond, has been carefully engineered by the world-famous Tiger Space Force. As the Tiger Crew prepares for launch, Chuck completes a final check before blast off and climbs into his rocket ship. The journey through space takes Chuck far away from his beloved home. Wishing Chuck safe travels on his way - thousands wave their Tiger striped flags. Tracking Chuck's progress from command central at LC, the Tiger Space Force marvels at the billions of stars coming into view. The most amazing highlight of Chuck's trip through the star is his unforgettable encounter with green aliens! Completing a safe landing back on planet Earth, Tigers everywhere celebrate eth return of their her - INTERGALACTIC CHUCK!

Spirit Week Dress Up:

• Monday - Light side (11th/12th wear white) vs. Dark Side (9th/10th wear black)
• Tuesday - Launch Crew (dress alike with your friends)
• Wednesday - Rubber Chicken black shirt (11th/12th), orange shirt (9th/10th)
• Thursday - Pajama Day
• Friday - MLK Con - wear your LC gear

Shirts:

• Get your Rubber Chicken t-shirts in the Business Office December 18-22 & January 8-10.
• The LC Business Office will be CLOSED during Winter Break.
• $20 for 2 shirts - you'll get an orange and black shirt to wear at the game.

Important Times:

• Doors open 4:30pm - the scoring begins during the girls game, so get there early to get a seat and start cheering!
• Girls game 5:30pm
• Boys game 7:30pm

Cheer Props Girls game:

• 3rd quarter - Cheer Cards (Intergalactic Chuck/Shoot for the Stars)
• 4th quarter - Tiger Space Force spirit shakers

Cheer Props Boys game:

• 1st quarter - Tiger striped flags
• 2nd quarter - Stars and streamers
• 3rd quarter - Green aliens

Spokane Arena Entry Instructions:

• Please review Spokane Arena "Know Before You Go" Policies and Procedures, which include Cashless Concessions and Clear Bags Only.
• SPS students with an ASB card with a GSL sticker will enter through one line and their card will be scanned. If their card isn’t accepted, they will be provided with a ticket.
• Adults with GSL passes will enter through a separate line and will be provided with a ticket for entry. Each ticket is for one adult and up to two children under high school age.
• If two parents arrive using one GSL pass, each parent will receive a ticket for entry.
• Students and adults without an ASB card or GSL pass will need to purchase tickets (details below).

Need to Purchase Tickets?

• Tickets will NOT be sold at the LC Business Office.
• Students or adults who need to purchase tickets or pre-paid parking can do so online via TicketsWest here. Tickets can be downloaded.
• Ticket prices: Adults: $11, Students: $5.50 or free with GSL card (see above)
• We recommended purchasing tickets online before arrival. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket window using cash or credit card.
• Students who cannot purchase tickets online at home can visit the Business Office to use an iPad to purchase tickets online.
• Qualifying students can access no-cost tickets. Please visit the Business Office before the game.

Parking Information:

• Spokane Arena parking is $10 and can be purchased ahead of time online via TicketsWest here.
• Please note that ONE Spokane Stadium parking passes are NOT valid at Spokane Arena events.

Rubber Chicken Dance

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Rubber Chicken dance has been moved to February 23. If you have already purchased a ticket, it will be good for the new date. If you need a refund, go to the Business Office.

2nd Semester SVL Registration

SVL Second Semester Registration is open until Sunday, February 4. 

To access the SVL registration system, visit 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 (there is no longer a need to print the email to get a counselor signature).

If you are in a 1st semester SVL class that is a full year class (English, Math, Science, or Social Studies), you will be automatically enrolled for 2nd semester.

Parent Advisory Committee

All LC parents are invited to join us for our Parent Advisory Committee on the 4th Monday of each month.



January 22

February 26

March 25

April 22

Senior Cap/Gown Orders for Jostens

All seniors who are going through the graduation ceremony must wear an approved cap and gown. Please contact Jostens directly with any questions you may have. Order Online at Jostens.com by clicking the Direct Order Link (cap/gown/tassel package for $53).

We do have limited supply of caps and gowns that students can borrow. See Mrs. Meyer in the Public Office for assistance.

LC Booster Club

The Booster Club will be hosting a representative from the SPS district office at our January 11 meeting. Dr. Mark Anderson will provide information about the upcoming bond/levy vote coming up in February.

The Booster Club will be selling spirit gear in person at the Rubber Chicken game at the Arena on Wednesday, January 10. We'll have new t-shirts in stock!

Concessions opportunities for winter sports now available - please encourage other team parents to join you, we need lots of volunteers to keep the concession stand open during girls/boys basketball games and wrestling matches.



Volunteer here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0C45AAA62FA0FD0-45989485-202324.

Everyone is welcome to attend Booster Club meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00pm in room 133.

• Thursday, January 11 - allocation meeting/SPS rep
• Monday, February 12
• Monday, March 11
• Monday, April 8
• Monday, May 13 - allocation meeting

All LC Booster Club information is on our website or follow us on Facebook @lcboosters. 

Graduation Honors

At graduation, all Spokane Public Schools use the Latin Honors system to honor our top graduates. 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 (4.3 weighted GPA and above), Magna Cum Laude (4.1-4.299 weighted GPA), and Cum Laude (3.8-4.099 weighted GPA) - GPAs will not be rounded up. These are the same designations that colleges across the nation use to recognize top students. Latin Honors will be based on all high school credits through the end of 1st semester.

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.

BigFuture Scholarships/College Planning

BigFuture is a FREE resource from the College Board. The site can help with scholarship searches (23,000 in their database), FAFSA, college searches, college prep, college apps, and career exploration. Completing tasks on the site also make you eligible for BigFuture scholarships.

AP College Credit Search

If you are taking an AP class and wondering what credit the exam will give you with different colleges, check out the FREE AP College Credit Search tool. Select the AP class and the tool will let you know what score you need to earn (on a 1-5 point scale) for any college you are researching.

SAT Saturday Exam Dates

Registration for Saturday SATs is open (all Juniors will take the SAT for FREE in March and the PSAT for FREE in October). The SAT is $60 - register here. You can pick from one of the local SAT test centers - North Central, Mead, Mt. Spokane, or East Valley (LC is NOT a Saturday SAT testing location).



March 9 - register by February 23

May 4 - register by April 19

June 1 - register by May 17

ACT Saturday Exam Dates

Registration for Saturday ACT is open. The ACT is $60 ($85 with writing) this year and you can register here. The ACT website will help you find a testing location (LC is NOT a Saturday ACT testing location).



February 10 - register by January 5

April 13 - register by March 8

June 8 - register by May 3

July 13 - register by June 7

Attendance

If your child is going to be absent, please call our Attendance Hotline at 354-6968

If your child is going to be late or needs to leave early, please call the Attendance office at 354-6902

If your child will be missing 3 or more days of school, please complete a Prearranged Absence form. Forms can be found in the Attendance Office or here. 

LCTV1 News

Every Monday, we begin Advisory with the LCTV1 News show. Check it out here to see all of the amazing things happening at LC.

Pay for Yearbook, GSL, & Parking Passes

$42 student GSL Card (required for all students participating in activities and athletics)

GSL Single and Family Passes for 2023-2024 are on sale now at www.shopgsl.com. The sports pass is good for all regular season games at all 16 GSL schools.

$50 Yearbook, yearbook pre‐sales end December 22, order online.

Student ID replacement fees: 1st replacement ID is free, $5 after that. Replacement GSL sticker fee is $20.

The freeway AND meter parking passes are SOLD OUT.

Donate to the Yearbook Fund: 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!

The Tiger Tribune

We are excited to introduce our student-led newspaper - The Tiger Tribune!

The LC Tiger Tribune is an online newspaper that showcases the immense talent and creativity of the student body at Lewis & Clark. In each edition we have reviews, student spotlights, creative writing pieces, and more. We believe that every student has a unique story to tell, and our objective is to provide a space where these stories can shine. Check out all that has been posted at lctigertribune.com!

Buy Your Game Tickets Ahead of Time!

Skip the line and buy your ticket ahead of time!

Click HERE for Hometown Ticketing to purchase a ticket to upcoming LC Games in Volleyball and for the Homecoming Dance.

NOTE: Football and Soccer at One Spokane Stadium use TicketsWest for tickets.

Download the app to help keep your tickets in one place!

After School Homework Center

Tuesday-Thursday - 2:45-3:45pm in Room C119. Help is available every homework center session, but we will have content specific teachers available on focused days if you need help in a particular subject. 

Tuesdays - Math

Wednesdays - Science 

Thursdays - English/Social Studies 

We will also have two Monday-Thursday push weeks where all content focused teachers will be available. They will occur mid Q2 and Q4. Snacks will be provided.

Student & 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. We recommend arriving for pick up after the buses have left at 2:40pm.

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.

The lots under the freeway directly in front of the main building and the Commons and the Field House parking garage are ONLY for LC staff and are monitored and ticketed for cars without staff permits.

Bite 2 Go

Hey Tigs! Bite2Go is an anonymous program our school offers to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Our 2023-2024 Bite2Go program has started back up again and here are two ways you can sign up. 

Scan the QR code on posters in the hallways or click here. 

Make sure to include the room number and teacher of where you would like the food dropped off when filling out the form! Bags will be delivered to your chosen location on Thursdays!  

Contact Us

Administrators:

• Ivan Corley, Principal - 509-354-6888
• Brandon Bouge, Assistant Principal - Student Services 509-354-7023
• Phil High-Edward, Asst. Principal - Student Services 509-354-6898 
• Janet Lane, Assist. Principal - Curriculum 509-354-6941 
• Theresa Meyer, Asst. Principal - Curriculum 509-354-6976 
• Dave Hughes, Athletic Director 509-354-6967
• Rachel Glines, Principal Assistant 509-354-7002

Counselors:

• 12th Grade: Stacey Donahue, 509-354-5788 
• 11th Grade: Annette Pare, 509-354-6894 
• 10th Grade: Charlene Dupper, 509-354-6897 
• 9th Grade A-J & Special Education: Amy Haghighi, 509-354-6893 
• 9th Grade K-Z & ELD: Emily Magnuson, 509-354-6895 
• College & Career/Running Start: Calvin Bruce, 509-354-6965