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The Linn-Mar High School
LION UPDATE
October/November 2014
FALL EDITION
PARENT CONFERENCES ON NOVEMBER 13
9/29
9/30
10/1
10/2
10/3
Seventh Week Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
10/6
10/7
10/8
10/9
10/10
Eighth Week Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
10/13
10/14
10/15
10/16
10/17
Ninth Week Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
No Classes/Teacher Workday
10/20
10/21
10/22
10/23
10/24
Tenth Week Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
10/27
10/28
10/29
10/30
10/31
Week 11 Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
11/3
11/4
11/5
11/6
11/7
Week 12 Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
11/10
11/11
11/12
11/13
11/14
Week 13 Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
11/17
11/18
11/19
11/20
11/21
Week 14 Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
11/24
11/25
11/26
11/27
11/28
Week 15 Schedule
Regular Schedule
Regular Schedule
No Classes/Holiday Break
No Classes/Holiday Break
No Classes/Holiday Break
END OF 1ST QUARTER
PARENT CONFERENCES
ON NOVEMBER 13
The final day of 1st Quarter
1st Semester Parent
will be on Thursday, October 16.
Classes will not be in session on Conferences will be held on
Thursday, November 13, from
Friday, October 17, for a
Teacher Workday. Classes for 4:00-7:30 p.m. Sign-up for
Parent Conferences will begin on
2nd Quarter begin on Monday,
October 20, either online at:
October 20.
https://www.myschoolsystems.com/
PLEASE NOTE THAT
LinnMar/high_school/conferences.php?
LINN-MAR HIGH SCHOOL
where_from=student&language=english
IS IN REGULAR SESSION
or by phone at 447-3040.
ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 20,
The link for Parent Conference
WHILE PK-8TH GRADE
sign-up is also on the LMHS
WILL NOT BE IN SESSION
webpage. Parent conferences are
ON THIS DATE.
ten minutes in length. We
Monday, October 20, will
encourage everyone to take
operate with a Regular Schedule.
advantage of this time to meet
A ‘Walk-By’ Homeroom will be
with teachers on November 13.
held from 8:00-8:25 a.m. for
students to pick up 2nd Quarter
LEARNING CENTER
schedules. Students needing to
EXPANDING
make schedule changes for 2nd
11th and 12th grade students
Quarter are encouraged to meet who are not passing or have an
with their counselor prior to the ‘incomplete’ grade at the end of
beginning of 2nd Quarter.
week 6 in each quarter will be
Grade transcripts are only
assigned to the Learning Center for
sent at the end of 1st Semester
the remaining three weeks of the
quarter during unscheduled time.
(January) and 2nd Semester
(May). Final 1st Quarter grades The purpose for doing this is to
may be viewed via PowerSchool. provide and monitor academic
If you would like a mailed copy support for these students. 11th and
12th grade students who pass all
of the 1st Quarter transcript,
please call 447-3043 to receive a courses, and have parent permission
for time release, may have time
mailed copy.
release reinstated at the beginning
of 2nd quarter. Peer tutors are also
Visit the LMHS Homepage for all available during each period in the
school information at
Learning Center in most subject
linnmar.k12.ia.us
areas.
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HOME OF THE LIONS
NATIONAL MERIT COMPETITION
Eight LMHS students have been named as Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship
Competition. Senior semifinalists are Evan Brown, Ben Christensen, Ben Evans, Calvin
Greve, Ricky Hoobler, Cody Hsieh, Hannah Lancaster, and John Low. Students qualify as
semifinalists based on PSAT results from the fall of 2013. These students scored in the top 1%
of the 1.5 million students who took the PSAT. All eight students are now eligible to become
National Merit Scholarship Finalists. Congratulations to Evan, Ben, Ben, Calvin, Ricky, Cody,
Hannah, and John!
Three LMHS students have been named Commended Students in the National Merit
Scholarship Competition. Seniors George Ge, Bryn Myers, and Nikita Sharma have been
named Commended Students. Seniors in the top 5% of performers in the 2013 PSAT are
named Commended Students. Congratulations George, Bryn, and Nikita!
PSAT INFORMATION FOR JUNIORS
The PSAT National Merit Scholarship Competition exam will be given on Wednesday,
October 15. Every year, National Merit Scholarships are available for students based on
performance on the PSAT. The assessment serves as both a practice for students planning to
take the SAT, as well as the qualifier for the prestigious National Merit Scholarships. Cost for
the exam is $15, and can be paid in the Cashier’s Office. Sign-up is in the 11th/12th Grade
Office. For information and questions regarding the PSAT, please contact the 11th/12th
Grade Office (447-3070). The National Merit Scholarship Competition is open to all
interested Juniors.
ACADEMIC TIMELINES AND DATES
10/10 Deadline to Drop Classes for 1st Sem.
Any seniors planning to graduate at the end 10/11 SAT
of 1st Semester are required by Board Policy to 10/15 PSAT (National Merit Qualifying Exam)
have a signed Early Graduation form to the
10/16 End of 1st Quarter
Principal’s Office by November 28, 2014.
10/20 1st Day of 2nd Quarter Classes
Students wishing to graduate at the end of 3rd
10/22 Deadline to Add Classes for 2nd Qtr.
Quarter must have a signed Early Graduation
10/24 Deadline to Declare Credit/Fail for
form to the Principal’s Office by February 27,
1st Semester
2015. Students should see their guidance
10/25 ACT @ LMHS
counselor for information regarding Early Grad- 11/13 Parent Conferences (4:00-7:30 p.m.)
uation and the form required prior to School
11/14 Deadline to Drop Classes for 2nd Qtr.
Board approval.
College Planning Night
11/21 Deadline to Declare Credit/Fail for
2nd Quarter
EARLY GRADUATION REQUESTS
GO LIONS !!
Linn-Mar ACT Code is 162763
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HOME OF THE LIONS
“UNOFFICIAL” TRANSCRIPTS NOW AVAILABLE VIA POWERSCHOOL
Linn-Mar High School 10th-12th grades students and parents may now view and print “unofficial” student
grade transcripts at any time via PowerSchool. To print an “unofficial” transcript, log on to PowerSchool on
the student homepage, then go to Document Vault on the left side of the screen (about 2/3 of the way down the
side).
“Official” Linn-Mar High School transcripts must be requested and processed through the Linn-Mar
Registrar in the 11th-12th Grades Office. Colleges and Universities, as well as scholarship sponsors, typically
require “official” transcripts at some point during the application or admission process. Always check a
transcript request to know if the transcript must be “official”. Students needing an “official” tr anscr ipt
are asked to stop by the 11th-12th Grade Office to complete a ‘Transcript Request’ form with the Registrar.
NO HOMEROOM SESSIONS DURING 2ND QUARTER
In an effort to maximize the number of class days during 2nd Quarter, there are no
scheduled Homeroom sessions during October, November, or December. The next scheduled
Homeroom session will be Thursday, January 15, 2015, during 3rd Quarter.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Phase One of the LMHS renovation project is scheduled to be completed at the end of October. This
phase involves the renovation of four science (two life science, one chemistry, one physics) labs, two lab prep
rooms, and teacher work spaces, located in the southwest portion of the building. An opportunity for the public to tour the renovated labs will be planned for November.
Phase Two will be a major project within the building, involving renovation in various areas to update instructional functionality as well as make more efficient use of the building. The original north wing of the
building will be demolished and rebuilt. Both the north and south ends of the building will have a secure main
entrance into the building. These will be the only entrances into the building during the school day. The
north entrance will be connected to the 9th-10th Grade Office. The south entrance will be connected to the
11th-12th Grade Office. The Main Office will remain in the current location in the center of the building.
The design for Phase Two is scheduled to go to the Board for approval in January, with bid submittal and
approval in February/March. The start date for Phase Two of the project is scheduled to begin in March.
Completion of the project is currently scheduled for late fall of 2016.
Planning for safety, room usage, parking, contractor staging, storage, and other needed items with Phase
Two of the project is already under way. Communication regarding the renovation schedule, classroom
moves, teacher locations, etc. will be provided on the district website and in a mailing in February/March.
HOMECOMING 2014
Homecoming 2014 will take place the week of October 6. Home events during the week include:
Tuesday, October 7:
Thursday, October 9:
Friday, October 10:
Saturday, October 11:
Girls Swim Meet (6:00 p.m.; Aquatic Center);
Fall Vocal Concert (7:00 p.m.; Auditorium)
Parade (5:15 p.m.), Coronation/Powder Puff Game (6:00 p.m. at LM Stadium)
Pep Rally (2:55 p.m., Main Gym)
Varsity/10th Football vs. CR Prairie (5:00 p.m. at LM Stadium)
Dance (8:00-11:00 p.m., Main Gym)
PLEASE, DO YOUR PART TO MAKE FOR A SAFE AND ENTHUSIASTIC HOMECOMING WEEK!
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HOME OF THE LIONS
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER NOW OPEN AT LMHS
A College and Career Center is now open at LMHS, and located temporarily in the Media Center. The
center will be moved to the south entrance as part of the building renovation project. The College and Career
Center is staffed by the Guidance Counselors throughout each day. The College and Career Center hosts
visiting college representatives, military recruiters, career counselors, and other agencies regarding
post-secondary planning. Students, and parents, are able to ‘drop-in’ to the College and Career Center for any
assistance they may need or to help any questions they may have regarding college and career planning.
The College and Career Center will also be sponsoring several meetings throughout the year. A 9th Grade
Parent Information Meeting on Planning for the Future has been held, as well as a session on planning for the
NCAA Clearinghouse. Future evening events include parent planning meetings for 10th and 11th grades
parents, planning for college financial aid, and career speakers and presentations. All information for any
session, event or meeting is available on the building webpage. Parents and students may also sign up to
receive text event reminders from the College and Career Center, as well as various grade level announcements. To receive these text messages, text @lmhsco to (319) 774-4987, or email to
[email protected]. You may unsubscribe at any time. These are one-way text messages for grade
level counseling information, as well as from the College and Career Center.
TIME RELEASE
Juniors and Seniors may be granted Time Release during unscheduled time if:
1. A parent permission form is on file in the Attendance Office
2. All grades in the previous grading period were passing
3. In good standing with the Code of Conduct and Attendance Policy
Parents may revoke or reinstate Time Release (if eligible) at any time. Students with no Time Release are
assigned to a specific seat in the Media Center. Grades 9 and 10 do NOT have Time Release privileges and
must report to The Learning Center for all unscheduled periods. New for 2014-15, 11th and 12th grade
students with Time Release, who are receiving a failing grade after the sixth week of a quarter will have Time
Release revoked for the remaining three weeks of the quarter. This is to provide supervised academic study
time and academic support, and should help students to successfully complete the course(s).
EARLY SESSION
Linn-Mar High School has Early Session
from 8:00-8:25 a.m. daily. The purpose of
this session is to allow students time to meet
with teachers. Teachers are available for
students during Early Session every school
day. It is a great opportunity for students to
ask questions, get assignments, and complete
other tasks. Teachers may require Early
Session for students if it is deemed necessary
for their success in the course.
Communication with parents will be made in
these situations.
STUDENT ABSENCES
For any student absence, please contact
the school by phone. Written notes are not
accepted. Effort to contact parents will be
made for students not in attendance and with
no notification of the absence.
ATTENDANCE for grades 9/10 447-3050
Asst. Principal/9th-10th Student Dean:
Joe Nietert (447-3022)
ATTENDANCE for grades 11/12 447-3046
11th-12th Student Dean:
Chris Robertson (447-3051)
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STUDENT TUTORING REQUESTS
Request forms for receiving a student peer or adult
tutor may be found in the 9th-10th Grade Office, the
11th-12th Grade Office, or online. As many requests
as possible are matched with a tutor. Tutoring takes
place in forty-five minute sessions between 7:30 a.m.
and 4:20 p.m. in The Learning Center, Study Mall, or
Media Center.
The goal is to also have peer tutors available each
period, including early session, on a ‘drop in’ basis in
The Learning Center. Peer tutors are available in Math,
Science, Foreign Language, English, and Social
Studies. Tutor requests may also be made for other
subject areas, or for specific courses.
PEER TUTORS and ADULT TUTORS
Applications to be a Student Peer Tutor (either
volunteer or for credit) may be picked up in the 9th10th Grade Office, 11th-12th Grade Office, or online.
A brief orientation meeting is required of all tutors
prior to a tutoring assignment. Adult Tutors sign up
with Community Services as a LM Volunteer.
Applications are available at the LRC, LMHS or
online.
MEDICATION
Students who must take prescribed
medication at school must have written
authorization on file in the Nurse’s Office.
Non-prescribed medication will be given with
physician and parent approval only. Students
are not to carry any medication at any time
without a note of approval from the school
nurse. Contact the Nurse’s Office at 447-3080
for questions.
HOME OF THE LIONS
GRADE TRANSCRIPTS
A copy of student transcripts will be
mailed in both January and June. Grade
transcripts are not mailed in October nor
March. If you would like a hard copy of a
current student transcript following 1st or 3rd
Quarter, call the Main Office (447-3040), 9th
-10th Grade Office (447-3043), or the 11th12th Grade Office (447-3070) to make the
request.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE
For any family, personal, social, academic,
or other issues, please contact one of the
student assistance counselors:
Kevin McCauley, Student Assistance
Counselor (Prevention Specialist) 4473047
Lisa Mooney, Student Assistance Counselor,
(Family Specialist) 447-3129
Todd Goodell, Academic Assistance
Counselor 447-3073
A listing of faculty/staff on the LMHS Student
Assistance Team is posted throughout the
building. Students may contact any member
of this team for assistance.
BUILDING CLOSES AT 3:45 P.M.
EACH DAY
This is a reminder that the Linn-Mar High
School building officially closes each day at
3:45 p.m. The building is used many
LUNCH MONEY
evenings for school and community events.
Lunch money can be deposited into
accounts each day in the Cafeteria/Lower Students with activities beginning after 3:45
Commons before school and during 1st p.m. must leave and return when the activity
is scheduled. General student supervision is
Block from 7:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m., or
not present after 3:45 p.m. each day. Thank
money may be deposited online with a
you for your cooperation and planning for
link on the district website.
student pick-up by 3:45 p.m.
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