LSHS Newsletter
February 1st - February 5th
We Made It!
Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday, February 1st. This is a grading day for teachers. The schedule for this week is:
Tuesday: Hours 1, 2, 3
Wednesday: Hours 4, 5, 6
Thursday: Hours 1, 2, 3
Friday: Hours 4, 5, 6
Semester Two Schedules
Semester Two Starts on February 2nd.
- Full course load (6 courses)
- Courses needed on credit check
Please check with your Dean if you notice something that is not correct.
KELLY McDERMOTT, Dean of Students (Last names A – E)
(952) 232-3339 Kelly.McDermott@isd194.org
KRISTIN JOHNSON, Dean of Students (Last names F – Le)
(952) 232-3335 Kristin.Johnson@isd194.org
JOHN BOCHE, Dean of Students (Last names Li – Rog)
(952) 232-3332 John.Boche@isd194.org
PAUL DONNER, Dean of Students (Last names Rol – Z)
(952) 232-3334 Paul.Donner@isd194.org
Grades
Note: Any student who ended up with a grade in the 50-59% range will have their grade changed to a D-. This is due to the challenges of distance learning.
Schoology Note
Semester 1 is ending. For a brief transition period between the end of semester 1 and February 5, both semester 1 and semester 2 courses will be visible in Schoology. This transition period allows students who may have extenuating circumstances to see and complete semester 1 work.
If students would like to reorder their Schoology courses so semester 2 courses show first, these instructions show how: How to Reorder Your Schoology Courses (video). Note: These instructions are from the website version. Reordering the courses can only be done on a browser. Students can then refresh their course list to see the changes.
Student Service Professionals Appreciation Week!
At LSHS we would like to recognize our SOS team:
Jessica Davich
Kris Williams
Beth Stoa
Judy Johnson
Rebecca Kneip
McKenna Dennstedt
Thank you for all you do!
January Rotary Student of the Month: Kumba Jallow
This month, Dean Johnson had the honor of presenting the January RSOM award to Kumba Jallow. Kumba participates in Cougars Leading Cougars helping with Freshman Orientation in which she is a captain. She also participates in Mock Trial and is a Senior Class Officer. Outside of school, Kumba dedicates time volunteering with the Augustana Regent Tree Festival and at Holy Trinity Church in Minneapolis where she packs food bags. She also still finds time to have a job Augustana Regent as a Server and Supervisor for the past two and a half years. Kumba plans on pursuing a degree in Public Health next year at St. Thomas University. Congratulations, Kumba!
Seniors!
Class of 2021!
We will use your name as listed in Infinite Campus to order your diploma. Please double check that your name is listed as your full legal name that would be on your birth certificate. Please contact Angie Beschorner at angela.beschorner@isd194.org if your name is not correct for diploma ordering.
Orders for graduation attire (gown/cap/tassel) are due! If you have NOT ordered, please do NOW. See the link and information below. There is NO charge for these packages when using the promo code!
- Go to the LSHS Grad Shop at highschool.herffjones.com
- Click on: Shop grad products
- Enter Items you would like to order and your cap, tassel, and gown unit.
- At checkout enter cap and gown promo code: 2021grad
After your order is submitted, you will receive an email confirmation with your order details.
Any questions or concerns with senior graduation items, please contact Angie Beschorner at angela.beschorner@isd194.org
LSHS Equity Update
Student Voices is working on Black History Month. We are looking for input for some videos the group is making. If you are a student and are interested in sharing please fill out this form.
Next Meeting is this week, Wednesday, February 3rd from 2:00-3:00 via webex. Check Schoology for the link or email Dean McDermott.
February is Black History Month
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We Want to Hear From You!
Attention 9th and 10th graders!
Interested in joining AVID next year? The application for AVID is now open. APPLICATION LINK. The application will be open until Friday, February 12th.
Want to learn more? Here is an informational video to learn more about the AVID program. Contact Dean Johnson if you have any questions.
Highlights from this Week!
Miss Teen Rodeo Minnesota
Flying High
Lady Cougars on the Court
Congratulations, Reid Patterson!
March 2nd is Opportunities Day!
ACT for JUNIORS – TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021
o All Juniors are automatically registered and expected to attend.
o FREE and includes the Writing portion.
o The exam will take place at Lakeville South at 8:00 AM.
o The length of the exam is generally four hours including breaks.
o Room assignments will be announced closer to the test date.
o On-line course and practice tests are available in MCIS and found under My Portfolio. Use the Log In with Clever option to gain access using your regular school gmail information.
o ACT’s website also has other resources available to study from.
o Practice tests are available in paper form in the Career Center.
o More information was sent via email earlier to the Class of 2022 and their parents.
ASVAB CAREER PLANNING OPTION
Although no longer a requirement for graduation, Lakeville South will again be offering the optional ASVAB test to interested sophomore, junior and senior students. The next test date will be Monday, February 15, 2021. The testing will begin at 9:00 am and be completed by noon. There is NO SCHOOL that day, so transportation would need to be on your own. All other grade levels will be participating in Opportunities Day events on-line.
The ASVAB offers:
* Great Academic and Career Exploration/Planning information
* AFQT score for those looking at entering a branch of our Armed Forces
* NO COST to TEST, but sign-up is still required for the ASVAB through Infinite Campus Portal Fees
~ Find under Optional Payments.
~ Detailed instructions: ENGLISH SPANISH SOMALI
For more information on the exam itself, visit https://www.asvabprogram.com/. Be sure and take a look at the practice test for this exam in MCIS also.
Contact Julie Peterson in the Career Center if you have any other questions on either of these tests or would like further help in your post-secondary or career planning!
Seniors: Job Shadow Reminder
CLASS of 2021 SENIOR JOB SHADOW: As a component of the Career Portfolio, the job shadow is a required activity for graduation from the Lakeville Area Public Schools. Seniors are typically given the time out of school on Opportunities Day to complete this assignment. This year we will be using March 2nd as the official day set aside for Seniors to do this, or one of the other new alternate activity choices for the Class of 2021. There is some flexibility with this date, but you are not to miss distance learning class time for completion of this activity, so feel free to start your planning during any upcoming time-off from classes.
Please visit the Career Center’s Senior Job Shadow Assignment page for more details, including overall completion timelines and instructions. A link is also included on your Senior Information section off the LSHS home page. If you have any questions or need some assistance, please consult Julie Peterson in the Career Center or check with your Dean. Good luck!
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