The Lion Report

Roshan Patel is LSHS's STAR student! The STAR Program is designed to recognize high school seniors who have the highest SAT score in their graduating class as well as meet other program requirements. The STAR Teacher is selected by the declared high school STAR Student for having made the most significant contribution to the STAR Student’s scholastic development. Roshan has selected Mrs. Stephanie Carr, LSHS's current Teacher of the Year! Congratulations to Roshan and Mrs. Carr. We are all so proud of you both!!

From Left: Kelechukwu Ohia, Gabrielle English, Marshawn Judge, Ronan Patel and Channing Hentges

Mr. Alvaro Cortes, Foreign Language Teacher and Mr. James Couch, Art Teacher

Students, are you looking for a job with great weekly pay, benefits, fun and excitement? We are happy to announce Six Flags Representatives will be on our campus on February 16th during each lunch period to recruit talented individuals like you. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic team and work in a fun and exciting environment, this could be the perfect fit for you! Do not miss the chance to explore a job that offers both financial reward and an incredible experience. Mark your calendars for February 16th, 11:35-1:30 and come prepared to learn more about the amazing opportunities that may be awaiting you at Six Flags! Students, remember, your first impression could be your last impression, so dress casually or dress to impress!

Looking for a group to join where you can have fun and make music? The Mad Lions Drumline is looking for members to join. No prior experience needed! See Mr. JeanBrice in C108 for more details.

AP Exam Exemption Forms are due to Ms. LaShawna Bryant in room A207 by Friday, February 16th for the spring semester.

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!!

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.

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)

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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