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With Lancer pride and spirit, the 2014-2015 school year is officially underway! We have so much to be proud of as we celebrate our students, parents, staff and community. The beginning of another year provides an opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments and establish even higher expectations.
As always, the summer months proved to be a busy time of preparation from academics to operations. Weeks of curriculum planning and building renovations all contributed to this week's smooth and successful opening of school. Our summer school program benefited 300 students who enrolled for credit recovery or to take advantage of courses like the Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish boot camp offered for the first time. This experience makes us excited to expand AP preparation classes next summer. During June and July, the campuses were also home to athletic camps and a first-ever robotic camp for middle school students.
Faculty participated in College Board professional development opportunities and attended national workshops that focus on best practices and strategies for increasing enrollment and academic success in AP courses. This commitment to teaching and learning is among the reasons that we received outstanding results about the 802 students who took 1376 exams last spring--
81 percent of whom earned a score of 3 or higher. With exams taken in 26 different subject areas, we are proud that 76 percent of tests had scores of 3 or higher.
Throughout this coming year, you may hear and see the expression
"We Are Lake Park" - this is a symbolic commitment as an entire school community to build on the Lake Park tradition of pride and excellence. Our Board of Education, administration, faculty and staff are committed to preparing students for college and career, personal responsibility and future success.
I invite all of you as parents, alumni, community members and businesses who support Lake Park to embrace this motto. Together, let us share this privilege and responsibility to model for all our students what it truly means to live the Lancer Way.
This new school year marks an ideal opportunity for you to get involved and provide valuable feedback that can help improve our support services and communication efforts. We look forward to seeing you on our campuses soon!
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The Lake Park High School Community Relations Office publishes the LP Link bi-weekly to highlight the latest news at Lake Park. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Sherri Anderson, director of communications, at sanderson@lphs.org.
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"Lancer Way" Returns to Encourage Positive Behavior
During the 2014-2015 school year, Lake Park will continue the implementation of a behavioral framework known to students as the "Lancer Way." The introduction of this program last school year helped students to identify responsible, respectful and safe behaviors in common areas such as the library and cafeteria. Additionally, the "Lancer Way" promoted appropriate ways for students to conduct themselves during school-sponsored activities like Homecoming, Prom and athletic events.
Look for more information from the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Committee in the coming weeks as well as incentives for student engagement and positive behavior in all environments.
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Student Absence Notification System Ensures Accuracy
Beginning the first full week of school, Lake Park will once again implement a notification system that auto-generates messages to parents for unaccounted student absences during the school day. This communication initiative, originally piloted in spring 2014, is designed to improve efficiency as well as ensure accuracy of student records. If a student is marked absent in periods 1 or 2, a voicemail and email message will be sent alerting parents by 10 a.m. The same communication will be sent at the end of day for students who are absent during any periods 3-8. Parents who receive the notification messages are asked to contact the attendance office to verify if the absence should be recorded as excused or unexcused--East Campus: (630) 295-5232; West Campus: (630) 295-5332.
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Online Fee Payment System Delivers Convenience
The introduction of an online fee payment system last spring created convenience for all families to make payment towards any outstanding school debt. Parents can access this system by clicking here and logging in with their current registration information and pin for Online Registration. The site is also accessible via the Home Access Center (HAC). Benefits of the online system include 24/7 availability and the elimination of writing checks for student fees. For questions or assistance accessing the fee payment system, call (630) 295-5331.
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Mark Your Calendars: Curriculum Night
Lake Park parents are invited to attend Curriculum Night on Wednesday, August 27 for East Campus and Wednesday, September 3 for West Campus. During the evening parents will have the opportunity to follow their student's schedule, attend teacher presentations about learning objectives and course expectations, and visit with members of our Pupil Personnel Services department. In addition, informational sessions that highlight technology initiatives will be offered. This year, students will have access to Google Apps for Education, which helps students take full advantage of the Internet and mobile technology for learning.
Anderson's Book Fair
In addition to the use of classroom textbooks, which is included in student registration fees, novels for English classes must be acquired by students at an additional cost. To avoid these costs, students may check the books out from a local public library or the school library-though limited quantities are available. If students wish to purchase their own copies, they may do so from the store of their choosing (Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Half-Price Books, etc.), paying mind to the ISBN number, which is located on the back of the book, near the bar code.
For your convenience in purchasing the required titles for fall semester, Anderson's Book Fair will be held on-campus from Monday, August 25 through Friday, September 5. The book fair will also be available in the library during curriculum night. During those times, books can be purchased at the school library using cash, credit card, or with a check written to Lake Park High School. To determine which titles to purchase and the prices of the books at the book fair, please refer to the English class listed on your student's schedule. Books can also be purchased online at:
http://andersons.indiebound.com/lake-park-highschool.
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Join the Athletic Boosters and Show Your Lancer Pride
Lake Park Athletic Booster memberships are still available! Athletic Boosters supports all 27 teams with coach development, concussion training, team wish lists and capital improvements. We offer many membership levels, some including family athletic passes to home events and premium parking at home football games. Visit www.lphsboosters.org for more membership information.
Go Lancers!
The school store is open for the 2014-2015 school year. The Boosters have a few new spirit wear items and now sell "official" Lancer Nation shirts. East Campus will be open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in August from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. West Campus will be open on Fridays only for the entire year from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special announcements will be made when the store will be open extra days for Lancer Nation sales. Spirit wear can be purchased at Curriculum nights, at all home football games and by visiting the online Booster Store.
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Community Connection
Invitation for DuPage County Students to Attend a College Readiness and Scholarship Fair
DuPage County NAACP Youth Works, in sponsorship with Community Unit School District 308, invites students and parents to attend the upcoming fourth annual College Readiness and Scholarship Fair: Purpose-Driven Leaders. The purpose is to increase the number of youth attending post-secondary institutions, provide encouragement to young people, awaken dreams in students who may not otherwise believe college is attainable, and assist in building communities that produce purpose-driven leaders and innovators.
Students in grades 6 through 12 and their parents are welcome to attend the fair to meet and consult with institutions regarding college and university enrollment; educational, community, and social services; mentorship; and scholarship opportunities. The event will be held on Saturday, August 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oswego East High School. Spanish speaking translators will be onsite to assist. View the event flyer for additional details and registration information.
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Eat Local to Support Lancer Bands
Support Lake Park High School bands on Wednesday, August 27
by dining out at Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que in Addison. Print this promotional flyer and present it to the associate taking your order for lunch, dinner and even catering. Famous Dave's will contribute 15 percent of all participants' receipts on August 27. Bring your appetite and support our Lancers!
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Insurance Options Available for Families
Lake Park High School District 108 offers all families the option to purchase non-school related accident coverage as well as dental accident coverage. Any enrolled student is eligible for coverage plans that are offered by Special Markets Insurance Consultants, Inc. To research the available coverage plans - including costs, benefits, exclusions and any reductions or limitation - view the student accident enrollment application. Parents or guardians of students are responsible for enrollment and premium payment. Visit the website to enroll online or mail the application with payment to the plan administrator. |
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Pesticide Notification
Lake Park High School has adopted an Integrated Pest Management program that minimizes the use of pesticides in school buildings and on school grounds. The policy, in accordance with state laws, also includes a registry whereby residents can be notified in writing two days before any pesticides are used in the school buildings or on school grounds.
If you would like to receive written notification prior to the application of any pest control materials subject to the new state notifications requirements, click here to download, then complete and return the form to the main office at either campus or district office. The form must be returned by September 22, 2014 to receive written notification.
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Important Dates
Aug 25 Board of Education Meeting
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