The Lion Report
Let's Get Rolling, 2023-2024!
WELCOME BACK!!
Welcome back to school! We hope you had a wonderful and restful summer break filled with fun and relaxation. As we gear up for the new school year, we are excited to have all of our students back on campus and ready to learn and grow together.
Returning to school after a long break can sometimes be a challenging transition, so we would like to offer some tips to help everyone get adjusted and reacclimated:
1. Organize your schedule: Take some time to review your class schedule, assignments, and extracurricular activities to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
2. Set goals: Whether academic, personal, or extracurricular, setting goals for the new school year can help you stay motivated and focused.
3. Get involved: Consider joining a club, sports team, or other school activity to meet new people and make the most of your high school experience.
Remember, it is normal to feel a mix of emotions as you return to school, but with the right mindset and support, you can have a successful and fulfilling year ahead.
We look forward to partnering with you to make this school year a memorable and rewarding one for all of our students.
Here's to a fantastic school year ahead!
DRESS CODE
LSHS has a dress code policy which applies to students on school property. Our goal is to create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment in which all students are comfortable and respectful of themselves and others. Students may not wear attire that is disruptive to the school environment, that promotes illegal or harmful activities, or that endangers the health or safety of that student or others during the school day or at school-related events. Attire that is prohibited, but is not limited to:
- Hats, hoods, or other head coverings (bandanas, wraps, etc.) and sunglasses.
- Clothing that depicts, implies, or promotes profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, violence, weapons, gang activity or gang affiliation, sexually suggestive material, or the use or distribution of illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other harmful products.
- Clothing shall not convey establishments or products whose names can be reasonably interpreted or construed as carrying a “double meaning” involving gang activity or gang affiliation, sexual activity, or any other type of prohibited subject identified in this policy.
- Clothing that demeans or promotes sexual harassment or hatred toward an identifiable person or group based on a person’s race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation or disability are not permitted.
- Clothing that is unduly revealing, extremely tight fitting, or that attracts undue attention may not be worn. This includes clothing that exposes underwear or intimate parts of the body, including but not limited to: tops that reveal cleavage and the midriff, low rider pants, tops with spaghetti straps, strapless tops, halter tops, open back shirts or dresses, or tops that are unduly revealing (cut low at the neck or underarms, exposes bare midriff, pants worn below the hips exposing underwear or skin) are not to be worn.
- See-through or mesh shirts, tops, dresses, slacks, or shorts, are not to be worn unless they are worn over other appropriate clothing.
- Pants or shorts that contain holes or slits above the mid-thigh are not to be worn.
- Pajama bottoms, pajama tops, and/or slippers may not be worn.
- Spandex pants, leggings, jeggings, yoga pants, and/or tights may not be worn without an appropriate dress, sweater, or top that covers them to the mid-thigh.
- Shorts, dresses, and/or skirts that are unduly revealing and/or shorter in length than the mid-thigh are not permitted.
- Shoes must be worn at all times.
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:
Mrs. Heidi Glenn, Lead Counselor; heidi.glenn@dcssga.org; 770-651-6807
- Last Names A-D
- 9th Grade Activities
- Dual Enrollment
- Off Campus Programs
Mrs. Roberte Lescouflair; roberte.lescouflair@dcssga.org; 770-651-6862
- Last Names E-K
- 10th Grade Activities
Mrs. Andrea Thompson-Adebesin; andrea.thompsonadebesin@dcssga.org; 770-651-6774
- Last Names L-Q
- 11th Grade Activties
Mrs. Angel Richmond; angel.richmond@dcssga.org; 770-651-6714
- Last Names R-Z
- 12th Grade Activities
If you need to meet with your counselor, please make an appointment directly by scanning the QR code that will be posted throughout the school building on flyers.
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.
HERE COMES THE BUS APP!
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
NEED A PARKING PASS?
See Mr. Marcus Garland 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.
