💚Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence💛

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th with a month of celebrating and honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose families hail from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

🥁 The 2024 theme is: Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together, encapsulating the “spirit of innovation, resilience, and unity that define the Hispanic experience.”

We are excited to announce that LSHS has a new Bilingual Parent Liaison, Ms. Antonia Avila. Ms. Avila will be available onsite on Tuesdays only from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM to assist with effective communication between the school and our Spanish-speaking families. Should you need to reach Ms. Avila on days when she is not present at LSHS, you can call and leave her a message at 770-651-6814.

This prestigious event aims to recognize and honor the remarkable achievements, leadership, and positive impact of the Hispanic community in the State. This exclusive gathering will bring together distinguished individuals from various industries, including business, arts and culture, academia, and community service. The event will serve as a platform to showcase the outstanding contributions made by Latinos in shaping Georgia's social, economic, and cultural landscape. These state-wide leaders epitomize excellence and have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation, and leadership in their respective fields. In attendance will be 350+ Civic, Business, and Community Leaders from Georgia. For this information and more, click the link to be routed to the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

The senior class of 2025 brought a splash of color to campus this week with a vibrant jeans paint party, a standout event in their series of activities leading up to graduation. Students gathered in the cafeteria, where they were met paintbrushes, stencils, and a variety of paint colors needed to transform their denim into unique works of art.

Upcoming Events:

Senior Paint Parking Space, Sept. 21 from 12:00-3:00 P.M. in the Student Parking Lot

Senior Sunrise, Sept. 25 starting at 6:30 A.M. on the football field

ATLgrad.com to order your cap and gown. Deadline: December 1, 2024

The Parents / Guardians of licensed student drivers who drive a vehicle to and from school are able to use this online check-out form to request an early dismissal. Please complete the form below. You will receive a call from our Attendance Office clerks to verify requests.

Non-driving students must have a parent/guardian check them out through the Attendance Office. Please bring a valid driver's license or government-issued ID for verification. Parents and/or guardians must present their ID each time, no exceptions.

NOTE: Students are still required to check-out through the Attendance Office. This form is only to be used to submit the request. Only those listed on the student's check-out form will be allowed to check out students, in-person and utilizing the form linked below and on our website.

If you have any questions, please call our Attendance Office at 770-651-6705.

Click the link below to access the form. Thank you!

CHECK-OUT REQUEST FORM

Project-Based Learning

In an engaging hands-on project, Ms. Naomi Douglas's biology students recently delved into the fascinating world of genetics by creating 3-D models of DNA using candy. Working in pairs, they identified matching DNA strands before constructing their models.

Mr. O’Brien’s Class Takes on Production Possibility Curves

Project-Based Learning

In an innovative twist to a traditional economics lesson, Mr. John O'Brien's economics class recently engaged in a hands-on production simulation where students examined the complexities of a theoretical classroom model by applying it in a real-world scenario.

The production possibility curve, or PPC, is a fundamental model used in economic classes to illustrate the trade-offs that exist between two output goals. On paper, students typically are asked to show the maximum feasible production levels given limited resources. But this simple model is of limited use outside of the classroom. The project aimed to deepen students' understanding of the impact of key economic concepts such as scarcity, opportunity costs, and resource allocation while considering the role of the human element in a competitive production environment.

Students examined the complexities of this theoretical classroom model by applying it in a real-world scenario. Production teams, led by an “entrepreneur” were tasked with organizing a labor force, allocating raw materials, and improving both the efficiency and effectiveness of choices made to meet output goals in a competitive market.

Teams were tasked to adapt and overcome obstacles including varied skill levels, redundancy, and repetitive task burnout. Challenged to meet production goals, students also had to focus on time management, and deal with communication challenges as they progressed through increasingly complex stages.

Mr. O’Brien emphasized the importance of experiential learning in economics. This “outside the box" approach to attempting PPC tactics allowed students to examine the immediate consequences of their choices and the impact each team member has on production. Students quickly recognized inefficiencies and identified solutions required to eliminate them.

The class concluded their experiment by engaging in group discussions to analyze their results and reflect on their strategies. This collaborative aspect encouraged students to think critically about different economic scenarios and the implications of their own decisions. Understanding these fundamental concepts is crucial for students as they prepare for the challenges of real-world employment and personal financial decisions.

Reflective self-assessments indicated the simulation proved to be a valuable educational experience, equipping students with a practical understanding of essential economic principles. As they continue their studies, they will carry these lessons with them, preparing them for future challenges in both economics and everyday decision-making.

Show up in your Lithia gear...So Fresh and So Clean, Clean!!

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Questions? Email demond.hairston@dcssga.org