We look forward to seeing all parents who can make it tonight at our Open House where you will meet your student's teachers (Schedule below). Also, we are excited to see all 9th grade students and newly enrolled students on Tuesday, September 3rd. We have new information regarding the state mandated cell phone policy requirements that we appreciate your attention to detail in prepping your student before school begins. Students will no longer be able to access their cell phone during class time. Please read below for more details on the new cell phone policy and other important school information.
Respectfully,
Principal Shaun Murphy
CELL PHONE PROCEDURES
We wanted to take a moment to inform you about an important change we are making regarding cell phone usage at our school. After careful consideration and review of recent research, we have decided to implement a new cell phone procedure to better support the well-being and academic success of our students. The state of Minnesota also has new legislation which requires school districts to adopt a policy on students’ possession and use of cellphones in school in order to minimize the impact of cell phones on student behavior, mental health, and academic attainment. Minn. Stat. § 121A.73 will expect each school district to have a district policy in place by 1/1/2025. Our school board is currently working on the official district policy.
Recent studies have shown that excessive cell phone use can have significant impacts on children, including reduced attention span, increased anxiety, and difficulties in social interactions. These effects are particularly concerning in a school environment, where focus, mental health, and positive social engagement are crucial to student success. To address these issues, our procedures will focus on minimizing distractions and promoting a healthier, more focused learning environment. We believe that by reducing the presence of cell phones during school hours, we can help our students develop better concentration, stronger interpersonal skills, and a more positive attitude towards learning.
Our new procedures will not allow phones in class from bell to bell. Students are allowed to use their phones during passing time, before and after school, and during lunch.
We understand that cell phones are an important tool for communication, and we will ensure that you will have access to contacting your student in case of an emergency. We are requesting that parents/caregivers utilize the school phone number (952-232-3300) to relay any messages that may be urgent in nature for your student, rather than call or text students on their cell phones during class time. The office will relay the message to students in a prompt manner.
During the first week of school, cell phone guidelines will be reviewed with all students. Teachers will redirect any student not adhering to the guidelines. Continued misuse of personal electronics will result in behavior interventions based on our Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) framework. See below more more information.
1st Offense- 1:1 conversation with student and teacher.
2nd Offense- 1:1 conversation with student and teacher. The teacher will hold the phone for the remainder of the class period and return at the end of the period.
3rd Offense- 1:1 conversation with student and teacher. The phone will be brought to office where it will be locked up until the end of the day. The student will pick up the phone from the Assistant Principal in Student Services.
4th Offense-1:1 conversation with student and teacher. The phone will be brought to office where it will be locked up until the end of the day. The parent must come to pick up the phone from the Assistant Principal in Student Services and a family meeting will be scheduled.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to create the best possible environment for our students to thrive. These procedures are subject to change upon school board approval of new policy.
Student Schedules-
Please note schedule adjustments are still being made so it is important to check the schedule in Infinite Campus on Monday, September 2nd for final changes.
Log into the Portal (https://isd194.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/lakeville.jsp)
Families with more than one student: Select the correct student in the student dropdown list displayed in the top right corner.
Contact SISsupport@isd194.org (or 952.232.2048) for assistance with your Campus account.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
The new first day of school plan will allow 9th grade students to meet their LINK Crew leaders and get acclimated to Lakeville South. Students who may be sensitive to large crowds, may enter the upper lot, athletic entrance, on this day. Staff will be there to greet them and direct them to the appropriate area.
Students newly enrolled to Lakeville South are welcome to attend on Tuesday, beginning at 10:00am. These students should meet in the Commons near the front entrance.
10th-12th grade students who are not in LINK Crew will log on to Schoology for an asynchronous learning day. LINK Crew students will be exempt from the first day assignment. Students should go to their Class of Schoology page to complete an online attendance form for the day.
Student Lockers
If you would like a locker, please click on this link Locker Request Form.
If you have an area you would prefer your locker be located, please specify that on the Google Form. There are no guarantees that your locker will be located in that area, but an attempt will be made to accommodate your request.
Once it is assigned, your locker location and combo will show on your LSHS schedule - log into the Student Portal and go to Reports and pull up your schedule.
If you have any trouble with this form or locker questions, please contact Heather Allen in Student Services heather.allen@isd194.org.
Student Parking
Parking passes are available for either year-long or semester-long duration. They can be picked up beginning the first day of school or purchased during the semester. See complete details regarding parking at South in the LSHS Student Handbook on pages 41-42. Instructions to purchase the pass and documentation needed (2-part process) are as follows:
1. Log into the parent Infinite Campus application on your mobile device or visit: https://isd194.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/lakeville.jsp
2. Click on SCHOOL STORE in the left sidebar menu.
3. Click on the SHOP button for Lakeville South High School.
4. Click on VIEW under the Parking Permit.
5. In the pop-up window, fill out the Parking Permit Signup Form AND the form that allows you to add the Parking Permit to your cart. This is a 2-step process. The Signup Form provides the driver and vehicle information and the second step allows you to add your parking pass to the cart and gathers the payment information.
PARENT HOSPITALITY HELP NEEDED!!!!
Our fabulous parent hospitality volunteers all had students who graduated last year. We are looking for any interested volunteers for the new school year. This group helps to raise funds and plan staff appreciation activities. The funds will be utilized to bring in food for staff during both fall and spring conferences, coordination of teacher appreciation week in May and will allow for one staff appreciation activity per month for the remaining months school is in session. If you are interested please contact Tammy Mohn (tamara.mohn@isd194.org), Office Manager or Kristin Johnson/Assistant Principal(kristin.johnson@isd194.org)
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