LFHS Community Open House to be Held Thursday, March 12!
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All residents are invited to a Community Open House! Please encourage your neighbors and friends to attend!
Hear our State of the District presentation, learn about our exciting educational programs, tour our innovative learning spaces!
Thursday, March 12
7:00pm - 8:30pm
LFHS East Campus Library
1285 N. McKinley Rd. Lake Forest, IL
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TALENT SHOW "Leave it on the Stage" PERFORMANCES MARCH 5-7!
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Leave it on the Stage
March 5-7, 2015
Preview Night Wednesday, March 4
7:00pm in the Raymond Moore Auditorium
Ticket purchase is limited to 8 tickets per performance with a total of 16 total tickets per family. Purchase your tickets HERE!
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Prom "Vegas Lights" to be Held May 9!
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PROM 2015: "VEGAS LIGHTS!"
 Saturday, May 9, 2015 Marriott Chicago DowntownGrand Ballroom 540 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 5:00pm-11:00 pm Prom parade begins at 4:30 pm Shuttle buses begin departing LFHS at 6:00 pm
Ticket Sales
Ticket sales will be on-line beginning Monday, April 6 and closing on Tuesday, April 21.
Volunteers
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LFHS Student Council Coat Drive is a Success! Thank You!!
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 Because we came together for the good of others, 135+ students at the Johnson School of Excellence in Chicago will go home with a warm winter jacket. A child who was walking to and from school in the freezing cold, will now be warm, because of YOU.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us, help these precious hearts.
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Academic Departments
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TEDx "Innovation & Ideas" Event to be held
April 16 at LFHS!
TEDx is coming to Lake Forest High School on
April 16!
If you're interested in speaking or attending, please click here to learn more.
INNOVATION & IDEAS
APRIL 16, 2015
DAVID MILLER THEATRE
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Art Department
 Please join the Art Deptartment in congratulating Alex Guiteras, a Senior in AP Studio Art, who entered his piece "Little Red Riding Hood" into the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and won a Silver Key!
Here is an excerpt from the Scholastic website about this prestigious annual competition:
"The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is the nation's largest, longest-running, most prestigious visual and literary arts program recognizing accomplishments of students in grades 7-12. It is a symbol of excellence that can bolster resumes, college applications and scholarship applications". There were over 1/4 million submissions last year!
Alex plans on pursuing Graphic Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) next year.
Science Students study Meiosis with the help of Art & Technology!
View the video!
It is time to order your Young Idea magazine! 
The 2015 issue of the Lake Forest High School Literary and art magazine will be going to print soon. This award-winning magazine features the great writing and art of our talented students and there will be limited copies. Please support this great tradition and order your copy now! Questions can be directed to dzare@lfschools.net or mdukats@lfschools.net
Distribution of Young Idea will take place in May.
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Resources/Student Services
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Transfer of External Credit Applications 
Students considering taking a class this coming Spring and/or Summer that is not offered at Lake Forest High School, MUST apply in advance to receive proper credit. Prior approval for acceptance of the credit by Lake Forest High School is a necessity. Information and forms are available on our web site (www.lfhs.org), click on "Student Services" then "Transfer of External Credit," then there will be a link to download the "External Credit Application Request Form" or the form is available in the Student Services office, Room 102. Begin Here.
ACT Online Test Prep 
The Illinois State Board of Education is providing ACT Online Prep to all school districts.
This program helps students prepare for taking the ACT by providing a preliminary diagnostic test and personalized study path to help students focus their preparation time. It also includes a comprehensive content review for the required English, Math, Reading and Science tests. Students will be able to take (2) practice tests, free of charge, with questions taken from retired ACT tests. This program can be accessed anywhere, anytime via the internet. To obtain your user name and password, please see Mrs. Mobile in the Bookstore and be prepared to show you student ID. No passwords will be sent via email.
Junior Students to take ACT on
Tuesday, March 3!
All juniors are signed up and scheduled to take the ACT test on Tuesday, March 3 at LFHS during the regular school day.
Seniors Encouraged to Search College Scholarships!
Students who are interested in college scholarship opportunities can find a list of all current offerings on Naviance. All localscholarship applications (which are for LFHS seniors only) will be available beginning February 1, 2015. National scholarship applications we receive will be uploaded into Naviance, as well.
Seniors are encouraged to stop by the College and Career Resource Center (CCRC) to look for scholarships in the many publications available. The CCRC is open from 7:30am - 3:30pm.
Seniors: Don't forget to complete the required financial aid forms for each of the schools to which you have applied paying particular attention to deadlines.
 Juniors - Illinois State Scholars
Junior students interested in being designated as an Illinois State Scholar must take the ACT test on one of the remaining dates: March 3, April 18 or June 13. More info!
 Lake Forest High School 2015 College Board Advanced Placement Exam Schedule
May 4-8 and May 11-15, 2015
Important Reminder to all LFHS AP Students!
Register by Friday, March 20 for your College Board Advanced Placement Exam
LFHS Students enrolled in AP classes are prepared and encouraged to take the College Board Advanced Placement Exams administered in May. Get all the details here!
Health Services
Important New Vaccincation Requirements!
Class of 2016! - Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, new state regulations for the meningitis vaccine requires all students entering 12th grade must show proof of receiving one dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) on or after their 16th birthday. Please make sure your senior student's vaccines are up to date and submitted to the nurse's office by Monday, August 3, 2015. For further information contact the Health Office, Diane Bower, R.N. dbower@lfschools.net.
The Health Office needs a Medication Authorization Form turned in annually in order to dispense all prescription and NON-prescription drugs. In addition, a Medical Emergency Information Form should be updated with the nurses office if any changes have occurred since the last form was submitted. No medication may be dispensed without authorization and emergencies do occur during school hours. Keeping these forms current will help expedite notification to you and timely appropriate care for your child. The information remains confidential and is only used in an emergency.
Forms for your use will be included in the mailing to the home with the course confirmations in Early March. For further information contact the Health Office, Diane Bower, R.N. dbower@lfschools.net.
Should adults be vaccinated for measles? Read More!
 President's Volunteer Service Award Submission Deadline is March 16! Tuesday, April 21, 2015 is the annual Student Service Recognition Night ceremony. One of the awards that will be presented at this ceremony is the President's Volunteer Service Award, which is a nationally recognized service award sponsored through the White House and the Points of Light Foundation. This award is based solely on the number of service hours completed by a student within a year's time. Our year runs from March 16, 2014 through March 15, 2015. There are three levels of recognition: Bronze for 100 hours; Silver for 175 hours; and Gold for 250 hours or more.
Only students who have recorded their hours with the Student and Community Service Office will be eligible to receive one of these awards. Students should record their volunteer hours by March 16, 2015 using the online volunteer service hours recording form. Please use this online form to report your volunteer activity. For questions about eligibility for the President's Volunteer Service Award, please contact Kathy O'Hara at kohara@lfschools.net or 847-582-7774.
Did you Know?
lfhs.org has pages for
Job/Internship Opportunities
Check out what's been posted recently!
Community Service Opportunities
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Parent Organizations
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Lake Forest High School offers an abundance of opportunities for parents to get involved. Consider the opportunities listed below and we welcome your participation.
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Save the date!
Join us for the Lake Forest High School Foundation's annual spring luncheon on April 22 from
11 am - 2 pm.
Thanks to the support of our presenting sponsor, Lake Forest Pediatric Dentistry, the event will raise money to advance academics for all students at LFHS. "We are very grateful to Dr. Joe Gordon and Lake Forest Pediatric Dentistry for partnering with the LFHS Foundation and helping us provide enhanced learning opportunities for LFHS students," says event co-chairs Mindy Bourne and Leslie O'Connor. "Our sponsors - Lake Forest Pediatric Dentistry, Scott Byron & Co., Forest & Bluff Magazine, and Fred & Laura Marks - Classic Dealer Group - allow us to create this signature event to benefit LFHS."
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APT: Association of Parents & Teachers
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 Upcoming APT Meetings:
March 4, 2015
9:30 am
Rm 113
April 8, 2015
9:00 am
Rm 113
APT/LFHS Senior Contribution Award Applications Due March 20!
APT Senior Contribution Awards are given each year to those students who have been involved and given their time, energy and talents to the benefit of Lake Forest High School and the LFHS community. When selecting a recipient both school service and community service will be considered.
Deadline for all applications is Friday, March 20th at 3:30PM - Apply Now/Learn More!
LFHS APT Student and Faculty Grants Available!
Faculty Application due May 22, 2015
Student Application due May 15, 2015
The APT Student and Faculty Grants program aspires to support the efforts of students, faculty and organizations in their efforts to pursue enhancement of the learning experience at LFHS. The APT grants program funds various types of enrichment opportunities including leadership training, camps, seminars, summer programs, enrichment materials and guest speakers. If your child is considering any type of academic enrichment experience this summer, or in the coming months, please encourage them to submit a grant application.
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A Night at the Races Thank You
Thanks to the generosity of over 250 attendees at a Night at the Races, the Boosters were able to top last year's fund raising campaign! We are poised to continue to support LFHS athletics with grants to assist our student-athletes and teams in participating in athletic camps and high caliber competitions, to fund injury prevention initiatives such as concussion assessments for our kids, and to underwrite the costs of equipment, gear and events for our teams. Over the past few years, each and every LFHS sport has been the recipient of support from the Boosters.
Spring Sport Yard Signs
Yard Sign orders are placed at several intervals during the start of each season. Once a minimum order number is received, the orders are processed for manufacturing. Signs take roughly two weeks for completion and purchasers will be contacted once their sign is completed and received. Each sign comes with a metal mounting stake and mounting hardware for installation and display. Delivery is anticipated in early April. Visit http://lfhsboosters.org/spirit-store/yard-signs/spring-yard-signs/ to see the spring sport yard signs that are available. For questions, please contact Tom Marsh tommarsh2@comcast.net or Ann Marie Smith annmariesmith@me.com.
Join the LFHS Boosters today!
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 Applause is the booster organization for the musical arts at Lake Forest High School. Founded in 1996, it is composed of parents, alumni, faculty, and friends who provide support and communication for all band, choral, orchestral and other musical activities. |
Be sure to join the fun and support LFHS Theatre! More Info
Congratulations to the Directors, Cast and Crew of Antigone! What wonderful performances! You all did an amazing job!
Our next show is the musical Sweeney Todd, directed by John Wanninger and Kelley MacBlane. The shows will be performed 4/30, 5/1 and 5/2 at 7:00 pm in the RMA.
Save the date! Come and support your friends and Lake Forest High School Theatre!
View/Order Photos of "Antigone" Performances! LFHS students recently performed "Antigone" to three sold out shows and additional seats had to be added on closing night! Congrats to the cast and crew! Order your photos now! Antigone (color gallery) http://shop.vipis.com/p57870327Antigone (B/W gallery) http://shop.vipis.com/p278025744 |
 NEXT MEETINGDad's Club has been meeting one Saturday morning per month during the school year for more than 20 years. We provide a forum for LFHS dads to share information and ideas about guiding our children through LFHS and into adulthood. We meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Wedge Café, located in the northeast corner of the Commons. Our meetings are casual and conversational, and all LFHS dads are welcome.
March Meetings
Saturday, March 21, 2015, 8:30 a.m., LFHS Wedge Cafe (east end of Commons)
Our guests will be: LFHS Psychologists Candice Adams, Karen Shane and/or Jolanta Tolczyk along with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LFHS Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach Dan Maigler. They will share their first-hand experience at LFHS regarding important issues, including:
- The effects of social media on students' concentration and emotional health, and how we as parents and help our students to mitigate the negative effects of social media;
- What our students need most from their dads on an emotional level, and the areas in which we as dads can do a better job of providing it;
- Tools for parents to communicate more effectively with their teens;
- How students respond to pressure from parents to perform academically, and how we as parents can draw the right balance between high expectations and unneeded pressure.
- The most significant emotional challenges facing students and how can we as parents can be aware of and effectively support the students as they deal with these issues;
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Calendar Highlights March!
LFHS Student Make-Up Days and PARCC Testing Days Announced
Due to the winter school closings, we have had to make adjustments to our school calendar. Please see below for information on important dates for Second Semester.
Important Dates
Student Make-Up Days for weather related closings. School will be held on:
Friday, March 13
(originally a Teacher Institute Day)
Friday, June 5
Monday, June 8
Wed., March 4
was originally scheduled as a late start. March 4 will now be a regular day starting at 7:50 am for all students.
Tuesday,
March 3 is ACT testing for all juniors. This is a day of non-attendance for freshmen, sophomores, and seniors.
Wed., March 4- Sat., March 7
Talent Show
Tues., March 10
Regular Board Meeting
Friday, March 13 Make-Up Day
(originally a Teacher Institute Day)
March 30 - April 6
Spring Break
PARCC Testing Dates
We will be administering PARCC testing on the following dates to students enrolled in Algebra I, which includes Intermediate Algebra and Algebra classes and English I which includes English 1 CP, English I H, and English 1 H Interdisciplinary classes. This test is almost exclusively for Freshmen.
Students who are not taking the PARCC tests will begin school at 9:50 am for the March dates.
PARCC DATES:
7:50 am start/ Classes begin at 9:50 am for ALL STUDENTS
Wed., March 11
Algebra 1 (Intermediate Algebra and Algebra Classes)
Thursday, March 12
Algebra 1 (Intermediate Algebra and Algebra Classes)
Tuesday, March 17
English 1 (English 1, English 1CP, English 1H, and English 1H Interdisciplinary)
Wed., March 18
English 1 (English 1, English 1CP, English 1H, and English 1H Interdisciplinary)
Thursday, March 19
English 1 (English 1, English 1CP, English 1H, and English 1H Interdisciplinary)
EOY (end of year) PARCC assessments
Times TBA
Tuesday, May 12
English 1 (English 1, English 1CP, English 1H, and English 1H Interdisciplinary)
Wednesday, May 13
English 1 (English 1, English 1CP, English 1H, and English 1H Interdisciplinary)
Thursday, May 14
Algebra 1 (Intermediate Algebra and Algebra Classes)
Friday, May 15
Algebra 1 (Intermediate Algebra and Algebra Classes)
June 6 Graduation
June 4, 5, 8
Final Exams
June 9
Teacher Work Day
June 10
Institute Day
Calendar items can be found on this page by scrolling on the calendar found on the right side of this page.
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Community Education Swim Program
The LFHS Aquatic Center will be closed during Spring Break 2015.
Learn more about all the great public swim programs for all ages at LFHS! More info
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The City of Lake Forest offers an opportunity to youth who are residents of Lake Forest to have a unique experience with their local government by serving on a board or commission. Civic-minded students who will be high school seniors during their year of service are appointed by the Lake Forest Mayor and work alongside other community volunteers whose dedicated work continues to ensure that Lake Forest remain a special place. This involvement with their local government helps them develop lifelong leadership and business skills.
The first step for a student interested in serving the City in an appointed position is to complete a Youth Volunteer Profile Sheet.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: Friday, March 6, 2015
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CROYA
CROYA meetings are every Wednesday from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at CROYA, 400 Hastings Rd, LF. Come hear about upcoming events, hang out with friends and participate in the fun activity of the week. Other CROYA activities: CROYA Spring Retreat March 20-22. Download permission slips from www.CROYA.com. The Spring Retreat is open to any high schooler that has gone on a Fall Retreat. Space is limited.
CROYA Summer Worktrip is June 8-13. Applications can be downloaded on CROYA.com.
Other Happenings at CROYA:
CROYA Art Club - every Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00
No experience necessary
CROYA Open Mic - every Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00. Come jam or just listen.
CROYA Cooking Club - every Friday 4:00 - 5:00 No experience necessary.
STEPS (Strong Teens Embracing Positive Support) meets March 12 & March 26 at 7pm at CROYA.
Grief and Remembrance group open to anyone who is looking for support after losing a loved one
For more info on any of our clubs contact Lauren Reaumond at (847) 810-3999
CROYA will be open Monday - Friday of Spring Break from 10:00 - 3:00. Check our calendar on www.CROYA.com for any special events that might be planned. Visit www.CROYA.com or contact Joanne Yorro at CROYA for more information (847) 810-3984
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