Bulldog eNews
Bulldog eNews: Week of October 12, 2020
The Next Phase 0f Learning: In-Person and Virtual Learning Options
We look forward to the day our students and staff can safely return to our school buildings for instruction. A decision to return to the In-Person Learning Option will be made after careful consideration of data in our community and guidance provided by state health officials. The health and safety of students and staff in our JCPS community will always be our top priority and all guidance from the Kentucky Department of Education will be followed.
Options for Families
As we prepare for the next phase of learning, we need your help. Please indicate to us how you would like your student to continue learning when we can safely reopen our buildings. Families can select the In-Person Learning Option or continue learning online with the Virtual Learning Option. This will help us plan staffing and ensure all the necessary resources are in place for both learning experiences. The selection form is available at the bottom of this page and families can make changes to their selection prior to our buildings reopening. Families can select different learning options for children living in a household. By indicating to us now which option you believe you would like to take part in, we can streamline our planning. We understand circumstances may change and families may need to adjust their selection.
Whatβs Ahead?
The information we are sharing with you about the next phase of learning will be a part of our proposal that will be presented to our Board of Education for approval. It is our goal to answer your questions so you can make an informed decision about what is best for your student and your family. The In-Person Learning Option will be available to students in pre-K through 12th grade, when it is safe to do so after considering health data from our community. Our school board has been discussing the potential to have the In-Person Learning Option available to pre-K and elementary schools on October 22 and phasing in other grades in the weeks that follow if there is a significant decrease in COVID-19 cases. A final decision about what day our school buildings will reopen has not been made at this time.
Review Options
Please review details about both options below. Schools are finalizing their individual plans for the In-Person Learning Option and the Virtual Learning Option. Those plans will be posted on the JCPS website.
Please complete the selection form below as we plan for the next phase of learning. This will let us know if you would like to be a part of the In-Person Learning Option or the Virtual Learning Option. You can edit your selection by returning to the selection form. At the end of the selection process, please make sure you complete the Return to School Transportation Form if your student will be returning to a physical school building. This form will let us know if your child will be a car rider or a bus rider.
Senior Transition Planning
Things to do during October:
- Gather information you need to file the FAFSA. Submit it as soon as possible after Oct. 1. The best way to file is online at www.fafsa.gov.
- Begin writing admissions essays. Ask a teacher or counselor to review and provide feedback.
- Attend college fairs, visit colleges and meet with admission representatives.
- Request recommendations from teachers, employers and counselors. Give each person your resume; a stamped, addressed envelope; and any required forms
- Apply for early decision if thatβs your plan. Keep copies of everything you send.
Click here to visit our Transition Planning website to learn more.
Two Virtual College Fairs this week!!
Students can access registration information here.
NCAC College Fair - October 12, 2020
KYACAC College Fair next week - October 15, 2020
Scholarship Information
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To learn about more Scholarship opportunities, click here to visit our LMHS Scholarship website.
Governor's Scholar Program INFO (Juniors):
Governor's Scholar Program (GSP) applicants should consider registering for an October ACT test date as either a PSAT, SAT or ACT test score is required. (Info for ACT is above)
Deadline to register for ACT is October 5th and SAT registration deadline is October 7th.
Review the attached link for test dates, create an account, and access to fee waivers for free and reduced lunch students.
AN LMHS GSP informational meeting will be scheduled for a later date.
Review the GSP website for application details.
Governor School for the Arts (GSA)
We've rolled out a few new opportunities for GSA applicants and their supporters. Check out the info below - we hope to connect with you soon!
1. Don't forget to check out the full calendar of this autumn's virtual info sessions, including a chance to hear directly from adjudicators in all nine artforms. The updated full schedule is linked: https://www.kentuckyperformingarts.org/docs/default-source/education-community/gsa-2020---2021-important-dates.pdf
2. Applicants can now view a brief video about GSA to experience the program's energy in a more dynamic way. Check out the video, along with a brochure for applicants linked: https://www.kentuckyperformingarts.org/education/governors-school-for-the-arts/prospective-students/gsa-resource-library
3. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and contact us anytime with questions/ideas at gsainfo@kentuckyperformingarts.org.
Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE)
The Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) will begin accepting applications for summer 2021 on Monday, Nov. 16. GSE brings teens together from around the state of Kentucky, immerses them in a creative space, and arms them with the tools they need to unleash their entrepreneurial spirits. While all participants gain vital entrepreneurial skills through the program to use as they enter the workplace or continue into higher education, 11 new businesses have already been launched by young alumni of the GSE program. Others have filed for multiple patents and developed new ideas and relationships that sow the seeds for more business formation. In addition, as a direct result of their participation in GSE, entrepreneurs qualify for some $3 million in scholarship opportunities from Kentucky's universities and colleges.
GSE has scheduled seven virtual events on Hopin this fall for prospective applicants and their families to showcase the GSE experience and dive into the application process. The link to register is below, as well as the schedule for events.
Virtual Learning Events for GSE
Monday, Oct. 5 from 4-5 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 4-5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 4-5 p.m. ET
Thursday, Nov. 19 from 4-5 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 4-5 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 4-5 p.m. ET
This free, prestigious program will take place on Northern Kentucky University's campus in the summer of 2021. All current 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students are Encouraged to apply
Congrats Caleb Efird!!
2020 Great American Rivalry Series Scholar Athlete: Mr. Nick Coates
Ms. Berry's AP 2D Design Students' Surrealist Portraits
Ms. Siegel's Showing Their "H" Pride Learning Rotation and Reflection
Congratulations to LMHS Alum, Mr. Devin Carver!
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Phone: (502) 485-8292
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