LEAD Innovation Studio
Vol. 4, Issue 22 - February 5, 2021
NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
If you have not done so already, please be sure to review the course selection sheet/ 4 year plan in Infinite Campus with your student, sign that, and get it back to us. Next Friday, February 12th is a very important date as we are asking for students to complete the course selection process and our professional studies programs application deadlines are on that day. We are here to answer questions and support through that process.
Enrollment and Course Offerings Information
Key Dates/ Timelines/ Details are as follows:
Current 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade students - Each grade level had a presentation and Q+A session for their grade level. Forms are due 2/12.
Professional Studies: 11th and 12th grade students can participate in a number of different professional studies programs. We encourage all of our students to find the program that fits their interests and apply. You can learn more here: https://www.leadcounselor.com/professional-studies.html
AND HERE: https://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us/teaching_and_learning/professional_studies
There are several programs under the Park Hill Professional Studies Umbrella:
- Park Hill School District’s Aspiring Professionals, Aspiring Educators, and Aspiring Medical Professionals applications can be found on the LEAD counselor site above. A representative will be available to answer questions and share about this amazing program at our LEAD Virtual Enrollment events.
- Northland Career Center: https://northland.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/
- NCAPS: https://www.northlandcaps.org/s/1625/bp19/home.aspx?sid=1625&gid=1
Enrollment forms for next year are due on Friday 2/12 for LEAD and applications for all professional studies programs are due 2/12 as well. We are here to partner with you in identifying the best possible options for your student.
Super Test Day- Tuesday, March 2
The week of March 1st will have an adjusted schedule. Sophomores (Pre-ACT) and Juniors (ACT) will be on campus testing from 7:50am-12:00pm on Tuesday, March 2nd. Freshmen will take a practice ACT on Schoology from home, and seniors do not report to school. Students last names A-K will attend in person school on Monday, 3/1 and Thursday 3/4. Students last names L-Z will attend in person Wednesday, 3/3 and Friday, 3/5.
AP Sign-Up Procedures
If your student is enrolled in an AP Course they need to follow the appropriate procedures depending on their home high school to order their AP Exam.
PARK HILL HIGH/LEAD STUDENTS: Students will commit to taking the test on the exam commitment form given to them by their teacher. Park Hill High School will then order AP exams for students that marked the commitment form indicating they want to take the test. Teachers will turn in commitment forms to Dr. Eisenmenger by February 5th. Park Hill High School will add the $95.00 charge to the students Infinite Campus Account. They normally do this sometime in the Spring.
SOUTH/LEAD Students: For students to get an AP Test ordered, please have them bring a $95.00 check to Dr. Eisenmenger’s office by March 1st, 2021. The check needs to be made out to Park Hill South. Please write on the check which test your student wants to take on the memo line.
Calling All Creative Types . . .
LEAD Clubs
LEAD’s next club dates are January 12 and 14. Remember students can sign up for bus transportation for a ride home the day of their club meeting!
- Feb 9 and 11
- March 9 and 11
- April 13 and 15
- May11 and 13
Student Antigen Testing
Starting on January 4, Park Hill School District started to offer antigen testing to students who have COVID-19 symptoms. We already offer this to staff members. If your child has symptoms, please contact the school nurse to schedule a test.
If your child is experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 and are wanting to have them tested, here's how:
1.) Must be a student in the Park Hill School District.
2.) Must have symptoms.
3.) Call LEAD Nurses at 359-4134 for a referral to the testing site.
4.) Click and print this consent form (fill out prior to appointment).
Please contact the LEAD nurses if your child has an exposure or symptoms of Covid, or if you have any health or wellness concerns at any time.
LEAD Yearbook
LEAD A+ Tutoring Available
10th, 11th and 12th grade LEAD A+ students can now sign up to tutor their peers, either face to face or virtually, and get A+ hours for their time and effort! If your student would like to tutor, they need to fill out the A+ Tutors Application which can be found under the Resources tab in their Schoology LEAD A+ group.
If you feel that your child could benefit from meeting with a tutor, they can sign up for one in Summit. Please have your student follow these directions to access the request form:
- Open Summit and in the left blue field, select the 20-21 LEAD Homeroom course
- Scroll down to the LEAD Info and Useful Documents
- Select LEAD Community
- Scroll down to Resources and select the LEAD Tutoring request
Our goal is to have a tutor assigned to the request in one work week.
Jostens - Class Rings & Grad Information
- March 12 (lunch periods) - Grad announcement delivery
- March 17 - Additional grad announcement delivery
- April 8 & 9 (lunch periods) - Class ring delivery
- April 15 (lunch periods) - Cap/gown delivery
- April 21 - Additional cap/gown delivery
ONLINE STUDENTS: Click the link below to view the virtual presentation for class rings. You can also go directly to www.jostens.com to design and order your ring.
Mark Your Calendar . . .
- February 12 - Deadline to apply for Professional Studies (details above)
- February 15 - President's Day (no school)
- March 2 - Super Test Day
- March 29-April 2 - Spring Break
You're Invited . . .
At Parent Cafe's you will:
- Meet other parents and caregivers and make new friends
- Share ideas and experiences for better communication
- Get new ideas on many parenting and self-care topics
- Share your hopes and goals for your family while building resilience
- Learn about community support and resources
All Cafe's are free to attend and you could receive up to $50 in e-gift cards for attending all three sessions.
Click the button below to register.