Welcome to Lakewood High School, Class of 2024 The Vision of Lakewood High School is to prepare our students for a competitive global society. The Mission of Lakewood High School is to prepare our students to be successful and adaptable in a dynamic world.
What at Does a Sparta artan Look Like?
• Principal : Ms. Savage • Magnet Coordinator (CAT) : Ms. Calderon Freshman • School Counselor (CAT) : Ms. Ashwood • Assistant Principal (Traditional) : Mrs. Akintonde Support • School Counselor (Traditional) : Dr. Jackson Team • Campus Monitors : Mr. Hinton and Mr. Darby • School Resource Officers : Officer Rivera and Officer Battiest
Period: Time: LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 1 st or 2 nd 7:10 to 8:35 2020-2021 Bell Schedule Passing Time 8:35 to 8:45 3 rd or 4 th 8:45 to 10:10 Passing Time 10:10 to 10:20 5 th or 6 th • The school day starts at 7:10 AM and ends 10:20 to 11:45 at 1:55 PM . Passing Time 11:45 to 11:55 • Lakewood uses block scheduling meaning 8 7 th or 8 th 11:55 to 1:20 periods over two days. Lunch 1:20 to 1:55 • A "Black" Day Schedule (Periods 1,3,5, and 7) or B "Gold" Day Schedule (Periods 2,4,6, and 8)
• If your student has an IEP and you have Students ts with th questions please contact our VE Specialist: Mrs. Cipolla: Di Disab abil ilit ities Cipollae@pcsb.org (IEPs and 504 727-893-2916 ext. 2107 • If your student has a 504 Plan, please reach Plan ans) out to their assigned school counselor for assistance.
Check ck Your Gr Grades • Focus.pcsb.org • Monitor student grades, attendance, and achievement via the online gradebook. • Forgot your info? You can reset your credentials at any school, if you present your valid ID.
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• 24 credits (4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 1 HOPE, 1 Art, and electives) • Maintain a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average (this is a “C” average of all of Grad aduati tion your semester and year-long courses, not the 9-week GPA) • Pass the 10th Grade FSA and Algebra 1 End of Course (EOC) Exam Requirements Re ts • Pass one online course • These are the absolute minimum standards to receive our diploma. If you intend to continue on to college, you’ll need to do more: (Trad adit itio ional al) • Take at least two years of Foreign Language, • Take an Honors, Dual Enrollment, and/or AP course, • Earn high qualifying scores on the PERT, ACT and/or SAT, • Maintain the highest GPA you can throughout your HS career!
• Math - 4 Credits Student entering Student entering Student entering 9 th grade w/o Algebra 1 9 th grade w/ Algebra 1 Honors 9 th grade w/ Algebra 1 and Geometry Honors Algebra 1 Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, Geometry Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors, Geometry Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Calculus AB/BC, Pre-Calculus Honors AP Calculus AB/BC Dual Enrollment or AP Statistics • Science - 5 credits Physics Honors, Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors, AP Science (+1 lab) Gr Graduatio ion • CAT Research - 3 credits Research 1, Research 2, Requirem emen ents Research 3 • CAT Technology - 4 credits DIT + plus any three other technology classes in: (CAT) Applied Cyber Security Digital Media Technology Applied Robotics .NET Application and Programming Network Systems Administration Advanced Placement Computer Science A Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles GPA requirements: 2.5 unweighted and above All else per State of Florida
CAT Program Course Progression (Example)
How Do You Earn Credit its? • Credits are earned each semester – in December and May • A semester grade is two quarters and the exam combined (half of the year) • Student who fails either quarter and the semester exam can receive a semester grade of “F” (teacher discretion model) • Student who fails both quarters but passes the semester exam can receive a semester grade of “F” (teacher discretion model)
Schedules Students will have access to their schedules by 8/14. Schedule changes will be made by guidance counselors after 8/14 Ashwood- 9th grade CAT, Counselors Jackson- 9th Grade Traditional
• Parents, please be advised Free lunch is not automatic. A new application for 20- 21 must be completed and approved by the first day of school. Without an approved form the cost of a Regular Lunch is $2.75 per day. Schoo hool • Please apply for the Free and reduced lunch program Lunch Lun at www.myschoolapps.com and/or open a lunch account Appl Ap plications ns through www.myschoolbucks.com for a quick and easy way to keep funds in your child’s lunch account. • If you have any questions regarding the lunch program you may contact Mrs. Griffin at griffinkim@pcsb.org or 727.893.2916 ext. 2176.
• As a part of the Lakewood High School Safety Plan, we have adopted a Modified Dress Code. The Modified Dress Code is in effect for the entire school year. • Headphones are not allowed to be in use at any time. Ear buds may be used at lunch and during passing periods. • Pinellas County Policy prohibits students from bringing cell Rule les and phones to school. If you choose to bring a cell phone, you assume all liability for its use, theft, or destruction. Students Guid ideli lines and parents are encouraged to download phone retrieval apps (Android Lost/Find my iPhone), if they choose to bring a phone. • Students who are absent must send in a note from a doctor within 48 hours of the absence in order to have it excused. A summary of salient points. Parents may self-report for the first 5 absences. Beyond this, a For an exhaustive list, see the note is required to excuse the absences. student code of conduct. • This list is not exhaustive. Your student will receive a Code of Student Conduct. Please familiarize yourselves with the Pinellas County Schools expectations for Students.
DRESS SS CODE E PO POLIC LICY
DRESS CODE PO POLICY
No Bandanas No Sunglasses DR DRESS SS COD ODE POL OLICY No Pajama Pants No Slippers No Bonnets
CAT students Dress for Success!
The following links are provided by local producers of Lakewood shirts and apparel. • https://www.picturethatplus.com/tshirt-order-form.html • https://lhs2021.itemorder.com/sale • https://stores.inksoft.com/lakewood_high_spartans/shop/home Items purchased from local retailers are acceptable, as long as they do not contain profane or obscene language or imagery. • Walmart • Walgreens • Cititrends
• Traditional Students: Please text @lwspartan to the number 81010 to be added to the Traditional Freshman Class Remind. OR Click: https://www.remind.com/join/lwspartan • You will receive text messages before important events, reminders and Lakewood Tips. Remind • CAT students : Please text @cat54th to the number 81010 to be added to the CAT Freshman Class Remind. You will receive text messages before important events, reminders and Lakewood Tips along with CAT special events. • AMSET Students: Text @amset2020 to the number 81010 Or click this link: https://www.remind.com/join/amset2020to be added to the AMSET remind Group
SAC- 1 st Tuesday of each Month 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. (Virtual Format) CAT Booster Meetings are the first Tuesday Important of each month at 6:00 P.M. (Virtual Format) Parent Open House- 9/30 Format To Be Meetings Determined Freshman Night- 11/16 7:00 P.M., Format To Be Determined
• www.pcsb.org/clever • www.pcsb.org/lakewood-hs • Important Websites www.pcsb.org/coronavirus • www.cat.pcsb.org/ • www.catboosters.com/ • www.focus.pcsb.org
Access to MyPCS • Students can access Canvas for MyPCS via Clever using their R2.D2 credentials. • Students new to PCS are automatically assigned a R2.D2 number and will receive it prior to the first day of school. • The username and password can be obtained by calling the guidance office, or by calling the front desk of the school. • Passwords can be reset by calling the front desk.
Make sure to subscribe to the Lakewood High School YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/LakewoodHigh/ This video introduction to Lakewood was student-created through CATCOM.
An Optional Campus Walk through will be available on 8/12/20. Timing is based on last name: • A-D 8-8:30 • E-K 9-9:30 • L-R 10-10:30 Optional • S-Z 11-11:30 • This self-guided walking tour will allow families to see Campus the layout of the school. Walkthrough • Teachers will not be in the building. • Classrooms have been sanitized and will not be open. • Please wear a mask, and practice social distancing throughout the duration of your stay. • Parents will enter via the hub and get an information sheet.
Zoom • If you have additional questions, please attend the live zoom meeting on 8/11 from 9:00 AM to 9:45AM. • Join Zoom Meeting • https://zoom.us/j/98536798694?pwd=eWdCQ3NWTGh0cDIzNy8y T0lXSGw1Zz09 • Meeting ID: 985 3679 8694 • Passcode: LWHS2024
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