Please join the LFHS Music Department in congratulating Principal and Music Department Chair, Jay Hoffmann, for receiving the 2013 Outstanding Administrator Award from the Illinois Music Education Association. This annual award recognizes excellence in encouragement and promotion of music education within Illinois. Mr. Hoffmann was nominated by the LFHS music teachers for this honor and received his award in Peoria at the Illinois Music Education Conference on January 24, 2013.


 

March is YAM! Youth Art Month!

 

Stay informed about opportunities and deadlines in counseling, college process, testing, service, social/emotional and more.  Every month, information from Student Services will appear in the column to the left. 

Check Upcoming Parent Meeting Calendar!  

This calendar is updated and maintained by the counseling department and any updates or questions can be directed to Jim Thiel, Director Student Services (jthiel@lfschools.net) or Stephanie Ashmore, Assistant (sashmore@lfschools.net).   

 

  Updates/Announcements for February 2013    

Detailed information about the following topics can be found

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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Lake Forest High School Library
5:00-6:30 PM - Core Course Level Change Request Consultations/Adjustments

Classes 2014, 15, 16

Current students will meet with their counselors in February, 2013 to register for next year's classes. Students do not need to make an appointment they will meet during their English period.
            
            Juniors (Class of 2014) - February 11-20
            Sophomores (Class of 2015) - February 22-27
            Freshman (Class of 2016) - March 1-6

The process should be completed by March 8 with a confirmation of the registration mailed home in mid-March.
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AP Registration is now in Progress! 
On-line Registration (Now Open!) See all Information!

AP Exam testing dates at Lake Forest High School are:

May 6-10 and May 13-17, 2013.

* The cost of each exam is $89.00.

* Online Registration closes Call Melanie Walsh with any questions at (847) 582-7761.
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Students interested in being designated as an Illinois State Scholar must take the ACT test on one of the remaining dates: February 9, April 13, or the Prairie State Achievement Exam which will be administered to all juniors on April 23-24, 2013 here at Lake Forest High School. The PSAE incorporates an ACT assessment (April 23). The Illinois State Scholar Program gives statewide recognition to those students who have attained outstanding scholastic achievement as determined by their academic record, ACT assessment scores and high school certification. April 24 is PSAE Day 2: Work Keys.
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Students wishing to pursue scholarship opportunities can view a list of all current scholarship offerings on Naviance, which contains the most current list, or in Scholarship Scoop which is updated frequently.  This information along with some scholarship applications is available in the College and Career Resource Center. Check out UPDATED scholarships!
Save the Date -
April 23-24, 2013

The 8th annual Open Doors Career Exploration Program will be held on April 23-24, 2013. The purpose of this job shadowing program is to provide students with first-hand, on-the-job experience with professionals in the community and with local volunteer agencies during the two days when freshmen, sophomores and seniors have off from school while juniors will be taking the Prairie State Exams. Please note, juniors will be able to participate on the afternoon of April 24 after their testing is completed.

Past job shadowing opportunities have included: Architecture, Education, Fashion, Finance, Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Hospitality, Interior Design, Journalism, Law, Sports/Fitness, Veterinary Services.

Learn More about new improved registration process!

Parent Opportunities   Lake Forest High School offers an abundance of opportunities for parents to get involved. Consider the opportunities listed below and we welcome your participation. Print (.pdf) of Parent Volunteer Organizations

LFHS Foundation

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Please save the date for our third annual Spring Luncheon 

April 17, 2013

Luncheon - Auction - Raffle

Location: TBA (Private Club) 

Stay tuned for more information on some of the highly coveted auction items and unique raffle prizes. Reservations can be made online beginning March 8th. All proceeds will be used to fund academic grants for the 2013-2014 school year.  

Thanks for supporting the LFHS Foundation's mission of advancing academics for all students at Lake Forest High School.

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