The Lion's Roar
December 13, 2024
A Note From Mrs. Bowden....
I know I say this quite often, Wow! I cannot believe we have 4 days left of this semester and we leave for Christmas Break. As I reflect on this semester, there are so many great memories. I never take the role of principal for granted and that I am entrusted with your student. What a privilege and honor it is to be principal of the Secondary campus. Our students are special and are the best.
This next week will be full of activities and testing for the end of the semester. Exams are on Wednesday & Thursday. Only Secondary has 1/2 days on Wednesday and Thursday.
This past week we had The Grinch and Santa make an appearance, you never know who might be around this week. 🤫
It is a GREAT day to be a lion!
With gratitude,
Mrs. Bowden
Secondary Principal
Holiday Break
Student Dress Days
Dress Day Expectations -
Students must follow the below guidelines for Dress Days. Students who do not follow the guidelines will call home for a change of clothes. If a change of clothes can not be brought to school, student will be sent to ISS for the day.
Pajama Day
- Pajamas must be with in dress code, modest and school appropriate. No low-cut, see through fabrics, spaghetti strap.
- No shorts that are not within the 4 inches above the knee.
- No onesies.
- No slippers or boots of any kind, including Ugh boots or booties.
- Participation is optional. If pajamas do not fit within the dress code, then please do not send your child in pajamas.
Tacky Tourist/Christmas Vacation
- All shirts must be within dress code.
- No offensive language or swear words.
- Shorts should be within the dress code.
Students not participating in the Dress Days are expected to be in uniform.
Secondary Early Release
Midterm Schedule
- Midterms 12/18
Mod1- 7:50-8:50 am
Mod 2- 8:53-9:53 am
Mod 4- 9:56-10:56 am
Mod 3- 11:00-12:00 pm - Midterms 12/19
Mod 8- 7:50-8:50 am
Mod 7- 8:53-9:53 am
Mod 6- 9:56-10:56 am
Mod 5- 11:00-12:00 pm
Math Olympiad
Lion's Pride
Lion's Gold
Lion's Blue
Students and Team placed, as noted below:
Adhita- Middle School 2nd place
Nidhi - Middle School 1st place
High school Team - 3rd place
2025 - 2026 Course Requests
Course Requests for Next Year 20252-2026
All information regarding course requests and graduation plans for the 2025-2026 school year can be found linked here on the Academic Advising page of our website.
Chick-Fil-A & Marco's Pizza
Ordering is open and will close 1.2.25.
Marco's and Chick-fil-a ordering is now open for January! Please visit myschoolbucks.com
o order. Be sure to select the correct student when ordering, CHANGES CANNOT BE MADE.
- Marco's will be offered on Mondays.
- Chick-fil-a will be offered on Thursdays.
- Chick-fil-a will be offered on FRIDAY 1/10 & 1/24
Ordering will close on January 2nd.
Dress Code
This year has proven to be more difficult with Dress Code. I ask that you partner with us in ensuring that your student arrives daily in the appropriate Dress to comply with the standards of Leadership Prep. There are consequences with not being in Dress Code. Students are afforded the opportunity to change into clothes from the nurse and to call home. If they choose to not wear the clothes from the nurse until a change of clothes arrive, they will be waiting in the ISS room. Below are the most common that the staff and Administrators are finding. The Dress Code and Examples are found on page 21 of the Parent Student Handbook located on the main page of the LPS website.
Students who do not follow the school’s guidelines for personal attire and appearance may be subject to discipline under the Student Code of Conduct. Additionally, a parent will be contacted to bring an acceptable change of clothing to school, and the student may be assigned to in-school suspension for the remainder of the day until a change of clothes is brought to the school.
At the Secondary Campus, student ID’s must be worn and visible at all times. Students who lose ID cards may replace the card upon request for a $5 fee.
Girls may also wear khaki or navy skirts/skorts, and girls in K-4 may wear khaki or navy jumpers as well. The length must be no shorter than four inches above the kneel, and solid navy modesty shorts are to be worn underneath skirts/skorts/jumpers at all times. * it is not fingertip length as most believe. Please check before your student arrives at school.
- No yoga, cargo, joggers, or athletic-type pants are allowed.
- Shirts must be tucked in all day.
- No flip-flops, sandals, slippers, clogs, crocs, wheelies, light up shoes, platform shoes, wedges, or boots of any kind are allowed. UGG's are boots and are not allowed, including the UGG booties.
Please help by checking your student's uniform daily.
Thank you!
Service Learning Trip
Lunch Help
Hello Parents,
We are in desperate need for volunteers to help serve lunch at both our elementary and secondary campuses on Mondays and Thursdays. If you’re available to assist on either or both days, your support would be greatly appreciated!
As an added bonus, volunteering gives you a chance to see your kids during the school day. Whether you can help regularly or just occasionally, any time you can offer is valuable.
If you're interested, please email me at jdugas1@lpsfrisco.com with your preferred campus and availability.
Thank you for your help in making our lunch service a success!
Best regards,
Jennifer Dugas
Lunch Coordinator
Girl Scout Troop Meeting
Black Friday Yearbook Specials
Senior Graduation Requirements
*Meet all academic requirements per Mrs. Andrews
*Have at least 45 Service Hours documented in Helper Helper by May 1, 2025
*Have at least 30 Shadow/Internship/Certificate hours documented by May 1, 2025
*Present Senior Presentation-Sign up will go out at the beginning of 2nd semester.
*All Xello lessons complete-8th grade through 12th grade by May 1, 2025.
Questions about Academics-Contact Mrs. Andrews at kandrews@lpsfrisco.com
Questions about Service Hours/Shadow Hours/Senior Presentation/Xello Lessons-Contact Mrs. Scifres at cscifres@lpsfrisco.com
University of Texas at Austin - Top 5% Auto Admission Class of '26
LPS Juniors and Families -
As you may know, students who graduate in the top 10% of their class could qualify for automatic admission to many public universities in Texas through the Top 10% Rule. Senate Bill 175, passed by the 81st Texas Legislature, allows The University of Texas at Austin to limit automatic admission to 75 percent of the university’s enrollment capacity designated for first-time resident undergraduate students.
The University has determined that it will automatically admit all eligible summer/fall 2026 and spring 2027 freshman applicants who rank within the top 5% of their high school graduating classes. A letter from University President Jay C. Hartzell is attached to this correspondence.
Please let me know what questions you may have!
-Karon Andrews, LPS Academic Advisor
Attachments:
attachment-notification-letter-from-the-university-of-texas-at-austin-president-jay-c-hartzell.pdf (178.6 KB)
Servant Leader Checks
Parents, please complete the Servant Leader Background Check. Field Trips and Serving Opportunities are close and we would love for you to be in the school serving.