LHS Update vol. 16

With the end of the 1st semester behind us, I wanted to provide some preliminary information regarding the pilot initiative, as well as information that will carry us through the 2nd semester into our final exams at the end of the year.

Students may choose to opt out of their semester final exams if they meet the following criteria:

• No more than four (4) absences (Excused or Unexcused) in any class for the semester.

• Medical excuses MUST be submitted within one (1) week of the date(s) of the absence(s). Documentation MUST include a diagnosis of the illness and specific date(s) the student could not attend school.

• ALL absences MUST be reported to the school in writing by a parent. Absences MUST be reported within 48 hours from the day the student returns to school. Excuse notes received after 48 hours WILL NOT excuse the absence. Absences NOT calculated in the absence procedure include:

• Suspensions by school administrator

• School related absences

• Absences due to a death in the immediate family

• Medical appointments with documentation

• Court appointments with documentation

• College visits (2 per semester).

• No more than three (3) tardies in any class for the semester.

• No semester suspensions, violation of the academic dishonesty policy, violations of the acceptable use policy and/or multiple discipline referrals

Note: Missing 11 or more minutes of a class constitutes an absence.

Initiated during the 2001-2002 school year, the development of a student Educational Development Plan has become an intricate part of LHS students college and career readiness preparation leading to their Senior Exit Presentation. Please visit the College and Career Readiness site, to learn more about the process and its' significance.

The Genesee Intermediate School District will be opening up 2 nights of opportunities for all county high-school seniors to participate virtually in a College 101 session.

Sessions will be hosted by myself, GISD staff, our Michigan Advisors in the county, and college reps from around the state.

Students will hear from a panel of college reps and college students and have an opportunity to ask them questions about their experiences.

Sessions will be scheduled for February 22, 2022 and February 23, 2022.

• February 22nd session will run from 3:00-4:00.
• February 23rd session will run from 6:00-7:00.