The Lion Report

Make sure you are a part of the excitement on the first day of school, August 1, 2024, by ordering your exclusive Senior Jersey! This is your chance to show your Senior Pride and be fully prepared to participate in the surprise events (events with an "s" 😁) planned for YOU, the Class of 2025.

Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to kick off your Senior Year in style. Order your Senior Jersey now and be a part of the unforgettable memories that await you! The deadline will be March 8, 2024. The cost is $60. The Senior Sponsors are going all out for YOU, Class of 2025...THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAS NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Order your jerseys, and be a part of LSHS history! I promise you it will be a day to remember! Order your jerseys now and be sure to wear it on August 1,2024, the first day of your SENIOR YEAR!!

The University of West Georgia is excited to announce the annual return of Coding for a Better Community: A Hackathon for Teens. This computer programming competition will take place on campus at the University of West Georgia, in Carrollton, on Saturday, March 9, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Technology-enhanced Learning Center (TLC) Building

See full details about the 2024 Hackathon at https://www.westga.edu/academics/education/hackathon.php.

Overview

If you bring a laptop (if possible), an open mindset, creativity, and a lot of enthusiasm, then we'll provide the rest! Authentic problems faced within the local community will be presented by community members the day of the event. Working in a team, students will design, develop, and share their ideas to design an application that makes the world a little better!

Professional mentors will be on hand to support teams on their projects, and a panel of judges will review submissions for a closing awards ceremony at the end of the day. Lunch, snacks, and T-shirts will be provided.

Registration

We ask that parents/guardians complete the online registration process through UWG Continuing Education. There is an early bird registration fee of $20.00 valid through January 28. Normal registration is $30.00. Students must be registered by January 28, 2024, to be guaranteed a seat and all the promotional items for the Hackathon.

Who: Seniors

What: DCEF Scholarship Application

When: January 1 -26

The Portal is Open!

If interested, please see Mrs. Macecevic in Room A107 ASAP!!

Dear Parents:

As a school we want to get better at improving our school culture and get a pulse on the issues that matter to you. We've signed up for a service that will send you regular, short, anonymous surveys making it quick and easy to get your voice heard. The first survey was sent out on August 17th, and has been sent to your email every four weeks. Please complete the surveys monthly. Your feedback matters.

Seniors seeking their ideal college or university are in store for a GEORGIA MATCH made in heaven, thanks to an exciting new statewide initiative! GEORGIA MATCH is a program designed to help students identify Georgia college options most suitable for their higher education journey and overall career aspirations based on academic eligibility.

To kick off the inaugural campaign initiated by Governor Brian Kemp, students were sent personalized letters listing colleges from the Technical College System of Georgia and participating colleges and universities in the University System of Georgia that were an academic match. The qualifications for each school have been based on the students calculated HOPE GPA as of September 12, 2023. However, seniors are encouraged to request information from their GEORGIA MATCH colleges in order to claim an admission spot at a Georgia College or University.

The GEORGIA MATCH initiative is the largest state-run direct admissions initiative in the nation. Additionally, the new endeavor is a collaboration between the Georgia Student Finance Commission(GSFC), the University System of Georgia (USG), the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), and the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA).

Seniors, please remember to tag the Douglas County School System with an exciting photo of you unveiling your personalized GEORGIA MATCH letter to win a lucky prize! We can’t wait to see all of your perfect matches!

For further information regarding how GEORGIA MATCH can assist your senior, please reach out to your child’s assigned counselor. For general information about the GEORGIA MATCH program, please visit www.gafutures.org.

The Douglas County School System is taking a proactive approach to keeping schools and students safe. Students can now use Speak Up for Safety to report any suspicious behavior or activity in their schools anonymously, using text, email, or phone call.

“We wanted to provide our students with a way to provide discreet information when they encountered a situation where they felt either their safety or the safety of another person would be threatened,” explained Douglas County School System Chief of Police, Tracey Whaley. The simplicity of sending a text or email is one benefit of the program along with the anonymity, Whaley added.

The confidential digital tip line can be used for reporting bullying, threats of suicide, self-harm, drug or alcohol abuse, school violence, and other student safety threats. Once the call is placed, a trained 24/7 safety team member immediately evaluates all submitted communication and alerts district level emergency contacts as needed.

To report a concern, students are asked to email speakup@dcssga.org or call/text 770-525-5419.

To access your student's progress report, report cards, attendance, and grades, click the "Infinite Campus Parent Portal Set Up" link above for directions on registering for a Parent Portal account. All progress reports and reports cards will only be accessible via the Parent Portal. Paper copies will not be sent home.

If you need assistance with Parent Portal, contact the Douglas County Help Desk at parent@dcssga.org or (770) 651-2330.

Click link below for Instrucciones del Portal Para Padres de Infinite Campus (Espanol)

December 18-January 1: Holiday Break

January 2: Teacher's Workday, NO SCHOOL

January 3: Students Return for 2nd Semester

January 3: Report Cards viewable in Infinite Campus Parent Portal

January 5: Basketball LSHS vs. Maynard Jackson 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS

January 6: Basketball LSHS vs. Banneker 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS

January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, NO SCHOOL

January 23: Basketball LSHS vs. Midtown 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS

January 26: Basketball LSHS vs. Villa Rica 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS (SENIOR NIGHT)

February 3: Basketball LSHS vs. Chapel Hill 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS

February 6: Basketball LSHS vs. Mays 6:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. @ LSHS

February 19-23: Winter Break, NO SCHOOL

March 11: Teacher's Workday, NO SCHOOL

March 20: Progress Reports for high school viewable in Infinite Campus

April 1-5: Spring Break, NO SCHOOL

All Google Classrooms from the counselors have been set up and you should have received an invite via your school email. If you did not receive the invite via email, no worries, just join using the codes below:

Class of 2024 (Seniors) 4xxs63j

Class of 2025 (Juniors) 34aqeb2

Class of 2026 (Sophomores) tjstxjs

Class of 2027 (Freshmen) wesfy4p

Pertinent information pertaining to your grade level will be placed in these classrooms from the counselors. Special events such as field trips, college fairs, scholarships and community service opportunities will also be placed in the Google Classrooms. You don't want to miss anything so join today!

News from the Counseling Dept!

Are you wondering who your school counselor will be? Well wonder no more! Below is a breakdown by alphabet that will help you in identifying your school counselor:

Lead Counselor: Mitzi Blackstone; mitzi.blackstone@dcssga.org; 770-651-6807

• Off-Campus Programs
• 12th ACTIVITIES

Last Names A, D-J: Shimirrah Rembert; shimirrah.rembert@dcssga.org; 770-651-6774

Last Names B, K-Q: Jonathan Reeves; jonathan.reeves@dcssga.org; 770-651-6862

Last Names C, R-Z: Angel Richmond; angel.richmond@dcssga.org; 770-651-6714

If you need to meet with your counselor, please make an appointment with him or her directly by scanning a QR code that will be posted throughout the school building.

DCSS has a clear bag policy at all sporting events. The policy is similar to policies in place at college and professional stadiums and coliseums.

"The clear bag policy will help us keep dangerous or illegal items, including weapons, out of our venues," said Superintendent Trent North. "By allowing only clear bags, we can monitor what's coming into our stadiums and gyms and keep everyone safer with only minor inconvenience to those in attendance."

The following types of bags will be permitted inside DCSS sporting events:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12"x6"x12"
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
• Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5"x6.5"

No outside food or drink will be permitted. Bottled water will be acceptable under special circumstances. Thank you in advance for adhering to this policy.

Available to parents of students who are enrolled in the Douglas County School System

• View the real-time location of your child’s bus

• Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer

• Receive push notifications or email alerts

• Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time

How to Get Started

1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app or visit herecomesthebus.com

2. Click the sign-up button

3. Enter school code 79003 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”

4. Complete the “User Profile” box

5. Under “My Student” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name & student ID#

6. Once you confirm your information, you are ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!

Email questions, concerns or comments to: herecomesthebus@dcssga.org

See Ms. Bobbie Johnson in the main office.

Bring your driver's license and a copy of your insurance and registration.

Cost is $50 payable online (RevTrak) or by check or money order.

Parents, if your child drives to school, then they must have a parking pass.

Click here for the Student Parking Application and Vehicle Registration Form.

Use our attendance zone maps or web address search tool to know which DCSS school your student will attend. Both tools show which school or schools your address is zoned for in this school year.

We strive to make the registration process as easy as possible for all families in Douglas County. No matter if your student is new to the Douglas County School System of if they have attended a DCSS school before, you can use this site to find information about enrolling your student into one of our schools.

Did you know there are 22 technical colleges in the state of Georgia? The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) offers technical education, custom business and industry training, and adult education programs. Chattahoochee Technical College is the largest technical college in Georgia with an enrollment that exceeded 14,000 students in the past academic year.

Find out why TCSG may be the right choice for your higher education by clicking this link.

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