LHS Weekly Update

August 19, 2024

Annual Student Code of Conduct

Dear Longmont High School students and families,

Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff on what expectations for school conduct and the consequences for behaviors that fall outside of those expectations. It is important that families review this information every year and acknowledge their receipt and understanding of this document.

To this end, please click here to access an electronic version of the Code of Conduct for the current school year. After you have reviewed this information, all families must sign an electronic acknowledgement that they have received, read, and understand the information contained, including the Annual Notification to Parents/Guardians; Behavioral Code of Conduct; Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents; and Board of Education Policies book. To sign your electronic acknowledgement, please follow the steps described here.

Again, thank you for your continued partnership and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at mcmurry_jeffrey@svvsd.org.

Sincerely,

Jeff McMurry, Principal

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Estimados estudiantes y familias de Longmont High School:

Gracias por su asociación y por apoyar el crecimiento académico, la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes. Cada año, las Escuelas de St. Vrain Valley imprimen una versión actualizada del Código de Conducta para que los estudiantes y las familias lo revisen. Este importante documento guía a los estudiantes y al personal escolar sobre las expectativas de la conducta escolar y las consecuencias de las conductas que no cumplen con tales expectativas. Es importante que las familias revisen esta información todos los años y acusen recibo y comprensión de este documento.

Con este fin, por favor haga clic aquí para acceder a una versión electrónica del Código de conducta para el año escolar actual. Después de haber revisado esta información, todas las familias deben firmar un reconocimiento electrónico de que han recibido, leído y comprendido la información contenida, incluida la Notificación anual a los padres / tutores; Código de Conducta de Comportamiento; Derechos y Responsabilidades de los estudiantes y padres; y el libro de Políticas de la Junta de Educación. Para firmar su acuse de recibo electrónico, siga los pasos que se describen aquí.

Nuevamente, gracias por su continua colaboración y apoyo. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo directamente en mcmurry_jeffrey@svvsd.org.

Atentamente,

Jeff McMurry, Principal

**Optional Hard Copy Signature Page**

Monday: B Day, Tuesday: A Day, Wednesday: Trojan Time after B5, Thursday: A Day, Friday: B Day

Wednesday, August 28th - Back to School Night (5:00 - 7:30pm)

LHS Attendance, Why Attendance Matters. Attendance is crucial to students' success in school. Students who have over a 90% attendance rate: 1. Do better academically - receiving higher grades and earning more credits. 2. Feel more connected to their school community, foster stronger peer relationships, and have greater participation in extracurricular activities. 3. Enjoy improved mental health and wellbeing. We strive to have all our student achieve an attendance rate of 90% or higher. What does 90% attendance look like: one week - two or fewer missed classes. one month - two or fewer days missed. one quarter - fewer than five days missed. one school year - fewer than 17 days missed.

LHS Tardy Policy: The beginning of class is crucial for...making connections to previous learning. Setting the tone for the day. Building relationships. Showing respect to the teachers and peers. We will continue to positively reinforce this message, as well as reiterate expectations. When students accrue unexcused tardies, the following interventions will occur. Student is 10 minutes or less late: Teacher-led interventions may include: missing a graded activity at the beginning of class that cannot be made up. Losing classroom privileges such as school store, listening to music, or technology breaks. Needing to stay after class to makeup the time. Student is between 11 and 30 minutes late: School interventions include: Three or more of these tardies in a week leads to two lunch detentions. Phone calls home from counseling or administration once students have reached three of these tardies. Student is over 30 minutes late. School interventions: Marked as absent in the Infinite Campus with a note "AT" that stands for absence due to tardy. Lunch detentions. Meeting with student to determine room causes for tardiness and appropriate supports put in place if behavior continues.El principio de clase es importante para Establecer conexiones con lo aprendido anteriormente. Establecer el tono para el día. Establecer relaciones. Mostrar respeto a los maestros y compañeros. Continuaremos reforzando positivamente este mensaje. El estudiante llega 10 minutos o menos tarde: Las intervenciones dirigidas por el profesor pueden incluir: Perder una actividad calificada al comienzo de la clase que no se puede recuperar. Perder privilegios en clase como ir a la tienda escolar, escuchar música o el uso de su teléfono durante un descanso. Necesidad de quedarse después de clase para recuperar el tiempo. El estudiante llega entre 11 y 30 minutos tarde: Las intervenciones escolares incluyen: Tres o más de estas tardanzas en una semana conducen a dos detenciones durante el almuerzo. Llamadas a casa de consejería o administración una vez que los estudiantes han llegado a tres de estas tardanzas. El estudiante llega mas de 30 minutos tarde: que significa "ausencia por tardanza". Reunión con el estudiante para determinar las causas de la tardanza y poner en marcha los apoyos adecuados si el comportamiento continúa.

Annual iPad Insurance Fees Posted

The LTP Student iPad Insurance window for the 2024-2025 school year opened August 1st and closes on September 15th. Parents who wish to join the insurance pool for this year will need to make at least a partial payment within this window.

This insurance fee was added for every eligible student K-12 on August 1st. Please note that any student with an unpaid balance for iPad insurance from the previous year will not be eligible to join the pool this year until they pay off the previous year’s balance.

2024-2025 LTP Student iPad Insurance: $25

The iPad insurance fee will be reduced or waived for students eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the federal poverty income guidelines and homeless students as defined by McKinney-Vento.

Read more about the LTP Student iPad Insurance Program

iPad Refresh for 2024-25 School Year

Students will be getting new iPads this year! Please encourage them to backup data that they would like to keep such as iMovies, Notability notes, Explain Everything, etc.

Here is a link that will explain how to complete this process.

This year one free breakfast & one free lunch per student, will be provided daily.

Qualifying families may receive discounted sports, clubs & material/class fees.
Application - Education Benefits Form

Parent Portal

The application is confidential and will not be shared with any other agency.

Counselor's Corner

COLLEGE & MILITARY VISITS to LHS: JUNIORS and SENIORS!

These colleges are coming in September:

SEPT 13TH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY-CITY OF NY

SEPT 26TH REGENT UNIVERSITY

SEPT 27TH ST. OLAF COLLEGE

Register to attend in Naviance. Go to Naviance > Colleges > Research Colleges > College Visits

SEE FULL LIST OF COLLEGES COMING TO LHS HERE

Counselor caseloads

Ciara Lucero: Grades 9-12 Last names A-Fe

Kaitlyn Schiffelbein: Grades 9-12 Last names Fi-L
Gina Quintana-Carnes: Grades 9-12 Last names M-Ra

Karen McKay: Grades 9-12 Last names Re-Z

José Soto-Marquez: Trojan Tech Counselor & AP Coordinator

Phil Winslow: Interventionist

Angelica Quinones: Registrar

Longmont High School Self-Care corner - for Parents & Students

Longmont High School Families, mark your calendars!

WHAT: LHS/Unidos Community Resource Fair

WHEN: Thursday, August 29, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

WHERE: LHS Small parking lot (1040 Sunset St. Longmont Colorado)

DETAILS: LHS and Unidos present you with the opportunity to connect with a wealth of community partners! This fair is designed to benefit individuals and families within our community by providing helpful information about the following:

Education
SVVSD Resources
Health & Wellness
Housing
And more!

This is a fantastic opportunity to

Learn about resources available to you
Ask questions and get connected
Meet helpful people from your community

For more information, please call Gina Quintana-Carnes, Alma Doton, Daniela Rodriguez at 303-776-6014 or Alberto Jimenez Rodriguez at 303-702-7840

LHS and Unidos: Building a stronger community, together.

LHS Robotics for 2024-25

Join the kickoff on Monday, August 19th from 3-5 pm in the Engineering Room (508). Find out more about VEX Robotics, meet fellow students, and see what competitive robotics is all about. All students and experience is welcome!

Longmont High School Education Foundation is Seeking New Board Members

Passionate about elevating education and enriching academic experiences at Longmont High? Come join our board! Our mission focuses on enriching student experiences beyond what school budgets can provide. We support needs-based assistance and projects to improve our classrooms for students, teachers, and staff.

Commitment: Just one virtual meeting a month, tailored to fit busy schedules.

Impact: Play a key role in enhancing education for students and staff.

Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest school news and initiatives.

Flexibility: 1 hour meeting a month commitment, it's easy to juggle board duties alongside your personal life.

Interested? Visit www.LHSEF.org or email board@lhsef.org.

Together we can make a difference for LHS Students, Families, and Teachers.

Athletics

Instagram: @GoTrojanNation
Twitter: @GoTrojanNation,

For more information on our athletic dept., please visit our website

Click "this week in sports" to see the sports schedules for the week.

Fall Sports

Boys Golf, Boys Soccer, Cheer, Cross Country, Boys Tennis, Football, Softball & Volleyball

Fall Sports have kicked off at LHS so you'll need to contact the coach if you would like to get involved!

Started 8/5: Boys Golf

Start 8/12: Girls Volleyball, Softball, Boys Soccer, Cross Country, Boys Tennis & Football

Register here online and upload your current sports physical here.

Purchase a Family or Student Athletic Pass and get into all LHS home regular season contests without paying at the gate! Athletic Passes are available here.

Have a family business to promote at LHS Athletic events? Click here for the available Sponsorship opportunities with LHS Athletics.

Athletic Boosters

Questions? Email us at LongmontBoosters@gmail.com

Contact the Longmont Booster Club

Like us on Facebook @longmontboosters

Website: LongmontBoosters.org

LHS Community Opportunities

Join St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation and the Colorado Rapids for community night. Purchase tickets through our game link for one of the two games below to receive special discounted ticket pricing and $5 of every ticket sold will support our core programs such as Supplies for Success, Tribute to Teachers, Student Scholarships, and Teacher Innovation Grants.

Colorado Rapids vs. Portland Timbers

Saturday, September 14th at 7:30 pm

Colorado Rapids vs. Toronto FC

Saturday, September 21st at 7:30 pm

Location: DICKS Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Colorado

Tickets: Starting at $24 including parking

Click Here for Tickets

Click Here for More Information