LISA West High Newsletter
January 22, 2021
Upcoming Events
-January 25: Virtual School
- January 26: PSAT test in the school
- Feb 2-3: ACT Aspire Interims
- Feb 5: Health Screenings for Virtual Students
- Feb 23: The ACT Test onsite
Virtual School on Monday
As part of our continuing effort to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on our schools, we plan to provide vaccinations to our LISA West campuses classroom teachers group on Monday, January 25, 2021. This is the first in a planned series of clinics to vaccinate all staff who wish to receive the vaccine. This clinic is not open to the public but is only for designated staff members who have been identified and scheduled for this clinic.
To facilitate this clinic, all West campuses will pivot to virtual learning for Monday, January 25, 2021. This includes LISA West Elementary, LISA West Middle School (6th- 8th), and LISA West High School. If your student needs to attend campus for this virtual learning day, daycare will be available, and food service will be available as on other virtual days. Thank you for your understanding.
Congratulations to Harlem Taylor!
Congratulations to Harlem and his ELA teacher Ms. Ray for this great success! We are very proud of you!
Way to go Jaguars; let's keep up to good work!
PSAT / NMSQT Test on Tuesday, Jan 26
All 10th-grade students and select 11th-grade students will take the PSAT / NMSQT on Tuesday, January 26th. Virtual students will need to make arrangements to be on campus for the duration of the test, as it will be completed on-site. Contact Ms. Dunlap for more information. Students will need to be dropped off no later than 7:45 AM and can be picked up around 12:30 (or 2:30 if they are testing with extended time).
- If you have not already, please complete the PSAT Registration Form ASAP.
- Please make sure all students bring with them two number 2 pencils (non-mechanical) and an approved calculator.
- Students should arrive in uniform/spirit shirt and wearing a mask.
Aspire Interims Are Coming
Great News From LISA Alumni
Following college students of LISA alumni made it into the Dean's List because of their good performance in college. This is one of the indicators that show our students perform well in college and they make us proud of them.
- Alexandria C. (LISA Academy West HS, Class of 2019)
- Helen J (LISA Academy West HS, Class of 2018)
- Bang-Giao N. (LISA Academy West HS, Class of 2018)
- Audrey N. (LISA Academy West HS, Class of 2020)
- Joshua P. (LISA North HS, Class of 2019)
What is Dean's List?
A Dean's List is an academic award, or distinction, used to recognize the level of highest scholarship demonstrated by students in a college or university.
Health Screenings for Virtual Students
Our District has scheduled a "second chance" health screening clinic for LISA Academy virtual students in Central Arkansas. These health screenings are mandated by the State and vary based on grade level.
If you have not already had your child screened, please plan to bring your child for screenings during this clinic. You may use the form below to schedule an appointment- appointments are recommended to limit wait time and ensure social distancing. The clinic will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the District Office.
Address: 10825 Financial Centre Parkway, (2nd floor), Little Rock.
Appointment Sign up Form: https://forms.gle/t8jTHhSugd9npYnG6
If you have questions, you may notify the school nurse on your student's campus for more information. Students who have already been screened this year by LISA Academy school nurses do not need to attend this event.
Thank you for your support of LISA Academy.
Applications for 21-22 School Year
Dear Families,
We are excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 21-22 school year. If your student is a current LISA Academy student, then awesome! You don't need to take any action, except help us spread the word! Current students don’t have to re-apply, your seats are guaranteed for next year.
To apply for a new student, simply go back to apply.lisaacademy.org and make sure the drop-down box in the top right-hand corner shows 21-22. Then start a new application for your student.
Our lottery will be held in February 2021. Apply now, participating in our lottery gives your student the best chance to be accepted!
Thanks for your interest in LISA Academy!
Home Visit Drive Dates
● 3rd Home Visit Drive Date; January 23
● 4rd Home Visit Drive Date; February 6
Here is the link for requesting a home visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzpcTlDjpE1xrfAKexEXRegKwVoFRaNrxiFknM6LFz5T4OyA/viewform
Life Skills
Tips and Tricks for Virtual Engagement
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
First we want to thank you for your hard work and dedication to making virtual learning a success! We appreciate you and your efforts so much. We know that this has been a difficult time for you and your children.
Please click here to see the Tips and Tricks document for virtual engagement.
Senior College Acceptances
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XcQyZa7IA9MW2YWiC5YAJNH403G_e1eD/view?usp=sharing
GT Nominations
A new year is upon us and we are still seeking GT nominations! The nomination form is located under the Academics tab on all LISA websites. Just click GT and it will take you there! May 2021 bring us health and creativity! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at walker@lisaacademy.org.
Aftercare Program Revisions and Updates
As of January 4, 2021, LISA Academy West High School started providing an Afterschool Study Hall program from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. There will be a fee of $100 per month for your student to attend Study Hall. During that time we will have student tutors and teachers available for tutoring purposes. We will also provide students with Chromebooks to use during that time.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ms. Blair via email at Blair@lisaacademy.org.
Free Meals
Regardless of household income, all children can access a free and nutritious school breakfast and lunch each day. USDA Waiver allows ALL LISA students to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.
Also, on Fridays, J&F will still provide breakfast and lunch to on-site students as usual. Students that select to attend virtually on Fridays may pick up a Grab & Go breakfast and lunch at either Chenal or North HS on on Fridays between 10am-12pm . Please encourage parents to use this link Virtual Meal Request. to request the Grab & Go meals.
Click the following link for the Menu
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sRvxOxm2M4yUrswQHxOWopRErOrO9EO0/view?usp=sharing
ENGAGE Arkansas
Click here and scroll down to find the parent flyers in multiple languages.
Important Links
LISA WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Website: https://lisawesthigh.lisaacademy.org/
Location: 6711 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR, USA
Phone: +1 (501) 500-5051
Social media
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Twitter: @LISAWestHigh