CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 29 - End of 1st Semester
January 31 - New Yearbook Order Deadline (see below for more information)
February 1 - Semester Break Day - NO SCHOOL
February 2 - Start of 2nd Semester - period 4-5-6 Day (see below for more information)
February 2-5 - Schedule changes due to holiday (see below for more information)
February 9 - SPS Dual Credit Webinar (see below for more information)
February 11 - SPS Dual Credit Webinar (see below for more information)
February 15 - Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL
February 16-19 - Schedule changes due to holiday (see below for more information)
March 1 - Tentative date to move to hybrid learning (more info coming soon)
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
Yesterday I ran into one of my best-beloved kids here at school.

She is a fighter. Scrappy. Fierce.

But she is also the kid who will come into my office to let me know that I’ve got “a situation” upstairs by the girls bathroom, the kid who will come tell us that one of her friends got kicked out last night and needs lunch money, the kid who sits in the office doing homework at lunchtime because the night before she was up all night with a baby brother who is teething and mom was at work.

I LOVE this kid.

She was here getting organized on a ton of work she needs to do before the end of the semester.
She’s gotten behind because Covid.

She was meeting with Mrs. Steele to help prioritize and focus on which assignments were must-dos, which were should-dos, which were could dos, and which were don’ts.

I think of her when I think of the conversations we are having this week related to grading.

Last spring, the OSPI sent out a good deal of grading direction, but this fall, with districts in a variety of different models ranging from full-time in person to full-time remote, the state has given far less direction.

Autonomy is a good thing, but so is really clear guidance in a time that is wonky as heck.

We have banded together across the school district to help staff think through how to ensure that students are afforded both grace and support and clarity in terms of grading.

But it’s hard.

When kids go dark and teachers have no input from them, what is the right and moral response in terms of grading?

When kids’ computers are logged in to meetings, but they don’t take part in any class activities, are they really there?

We are emphasizing that in this weird Covid world, we all need to assume best intent and lead with grace. We are encouraging staff to continue to accept late work without penalty and allow students to retake important assessments or to offer up a different product when projects go awry.

We are very much hoping that all students will earn a credit for first semester and that the credit will be a letter grade of A-D.

(Students do have the option of receiving a “P” – “Pass” grade first semester and teachers will issue it when they are working with students who have been in there swinging but have underlying or mitigating circumstances that make even the generous Covid-grading guidance insufficient to get them across that 60% mark. Teachers are glad for this option this time around.)

If students do not make it into passing territory, teachers will be issuing Fs which will mean that students will likely need to repeat the course, or Ns which mean that there is a plan being developed to replace the N grade with a letter grade of A-D after a specified portion of mastery is demonstrated.

Our staff is working overtime trying to keep students from dipping into F-land this semester. They are inviting kids into afterschool learning center, meeting with them in afternoon differentiated instructional time, focusing on only key learnings, cajoling, caterwauling, coaxing, and, yes, sometimes crying to get kids over and through.

Please make sure that you are looking over PowerSchool this week to find out if there are any classes where things have gone sideways. More than likely, you’ve already heard from us if they have.
We are all here working every day and would love to assist if we can.

Just like the young lady here yesterday discovered, sometimes a little support can make that hill very much less daunting.

Marybeth Smith
LC Principal
2nd SEMESTER & 2021-2022 REGISTRATION
2nd Semester Begins Tuesday, February 2: On Tuesday, February 2, we will start 2nd Semester with a 4-5-6 day due to the Monday Semester Break Day.

The district is creating new class Teams for 2nd semester that will be active on the first day of the semester. We are working hard to ensure that we have a smooth start to 2nd semester, but there may be hiccups on the first day, we thank you for your patience ahead of time. Teachers will be sending out new Teams meeting invites for the first day of the semester, so be sure to check your Teams or Outlook calendar for updates on February 2. 1st semester Teams will still be available for students finishing up assignments.

All of our electives are full year, so for most students, 2nd semester will not have many changes. Freshmen in Health or Fitness 1st semester will automatically be switched into the other class for 2nd semester. There will be some other schedule changes as we work to balance classes for our tentative return to in-person learning on March 1 to ensure proper spacing for safe social distancing in the classrooms. We are working hard to minimize these changes, but they are necessary.

Students can log into PowerSchool now to see their 2nd semester schedule (please note that there still will be changes).
Registration for Fall 2021: We are currently planning for Fall registration. We will use Advisory to provide information to students about core and elective classes. Here is the tentative plan. We'll have more information in next week's LC News.

  • February 2-5 - In Advisory, we will walk students through the options in core and elective classes, dual credit options (Running Start, AP, NewTech, and College in the HS), and how to register in PowerSchool. That week, we'll also share the videos with parents with the same information.
  • February 8-12 - we will offer afternoon drop in sessions for students to come ask questions and get help with the process. We will also offer a few evening Q&A sessions for parents to come ask questions of our counselors. We will also begin working with our feeder middle schools to begin the registration process for our incoming 9th graders.

We will be using PowerSchool to register. Students MUST know their login/password to register (see the directions in the Information section below to test out access and how to get help).

If you are looking to choice transfer to a different SPS school, the Choice Transfer Applications will open February 8 - March 8. To apply, go here and click on Apply.

We will begin posting information on the www.lctigers.com and we have created a channel in the Lewis and Clark HS TEAM to share information. Students can view registration forms for their next grade level and documents from elective teachers that share the highlights of their classes. Students will use the registration forms for planning purposes but will not be submitting hard copies this year. They will enter all of their registration requests into PowerSchool in February. You can access the information and forms below for your planning:
LEVY IS FOR LEARNING
Levy Facts for the February 9 Special Election: The levy is a way for the Spokane community to provide a well-rounded experience for SPS students by funding extracurricular activities, support for students with special needs, and critical health and wellness services. Learn more at spokaneschools.org/levy
What Is a School Levy? School levies support essential programs, staff and services that provide a quality education for our students. The levy is a way for the Spokane community to provide a well-rounded education for SPS students. The 2021 levy replaces the expiring 2018 levy and is not a new tax. The total estimated tax rate for schools will be less than in 2018 and prior years.

What does a Levy Fund? Levy funding supports essential programs, people and services, such as:
  • Nurses
  • Counselors
  • Behavior specialists
  • Student intervention programs
  • Special education services
  • Technology support
  • Smaller class sizes
  • Advanced Placement courses
  • Athletics
  • Arts, music, and drama

What Will the Levy Cost? The 2021 levy replaces the expiring 2018 levy and is not a new tax. The total estimated tax rate for schools will be less than in 2018 and prior years. Estimated tax rates (per $1,000 of assessed valuation) are:
  • 2022: $2.40
  • 2023: $2.45
  • 2024: $2.50
ACCEPTED
Accepted: The Accepted Wall is filling up with Senior celebrations! Please let Theresa Meyer know when you have been accepted to a post-high school institution (2 year, 4 year, military, tech). Please include scholarship information so we can share the good news! Let's fill up the wall!
Accepted: LC Senior Beth Barker has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!
Accepted: LC Senior Beck Jordan has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!
Accepted: LC Senior Ethan Perko has been accepted to Pepperdine University. Go Wave!
Accepted: LC Senior Lauren Roddis has been accepted to Loyola Marymount University and University of Puget Sound (with the President's Scholarship worth $27,000/year). Go Lions and Loggers!
Accepted: LC Senior Chase Sandifur has been accepted to Montana State University and University of Montana (with the WUE tuition scholarship worth $18,000 per year). Go Bobcats and Grizzlies! 
Accepted: LC Senior Simone Shears has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
GOOD NEWS
Good News: If you have good news to share, please send it to Theresa Meyer to be included in the LCNYCU.
Good News: Marketing/DECA students 2021 DECA an “Association of Marketing Students” held a virtual Regional DECA Conference on January 7, with over 500 students in attendance. Of the 34 students that competed 64% qualified for state. Students took a business exam and participated in a virtual presentation. The following 22 students will compete at the state level in March.      

Top Test Scores:
  • Marina Swartout, Malika Halvorson, Rowan O’Neil, Rogan Murrell, Karissa Stenlund, & Carson Hendrickson
Categories:
  • 1st place - Malika Halvorson - Food Marketing
  • 2nd place - Tatum Getchell - Human Resource Management
  • 2nd place - Ryan Lynch - Retail Merchandising
  • 2nd place - Kate Cornelius - Entrepreneurship
  • 2nd place - Remington Hanneman-Akins - Business Finance
  • 3rd place - Zane Horst - Business Law and Ethics
  • 3rd place - Knox Brown - Business Law and Ethics
  • 3rd place - Dylan Pham - Accounting Applications
  • 3rd place - Marina Swartout - Hotel and Lodging Management
  • 3rd place - Kiersty Staben - Travel and Tourism
  • 3rd place - Emily Stone - Travel and Tourism
  • 4th place - Ruby O’Neil - Human Resource Management
  • 4th place - Elissa Cranshaw - Apparel and Accessories
  • 4th place - Bella Schmick - Business Services
  • 5th place - Rowan O’Neil - Food Marketing
  • 5th place - Allison Lorentz - Marketing Communications
  • 6th place - Thor Cunningham - Sports and Entertainment
  • 6th place - Chelseana Farace - Business Finance
  • 6th place - Gabirella Treece - Sports and Entertainment
  • 6th place - Anna Pilcher - Sports and Entertainment
  • 7th place - Emelia Parker - Hospitality Services
  • 7th place - Clare Heinen - Hospitality Services
INFORMATION
Sports Updates: We are excited to announce that the Greater Spokane League, in collaboration with the WIAA, has approved adjustments for the league to the current WIAA Season #1. Click here for the Greater Spokane League press release. Season #1 sports start dates are as follows:
 
Volleyball will start February 8 and will end March 28. Competitions can begin in Phase 2.
 
Football will start February 15 and end April 11. Competitions can begin in Phase 2.
 
Girls Soccer will start February 22 and end April 11. Competitions can begin in Phase 2.
 
Cross Country will start February 22 and end April 11. Competitions can begin in Phase 1 without spectators.
 
Slow-pitch Softball has been moved to a later season that will be opposite Fast-pitch Softball.
 
Register for Volleyball, Football, Girls Soccer, or Cross Country today at FamilyID.com. A current sports physical and GSL card are required to participate. Purchase GSL cards online or in the LC Business Office.
 
We look forward to a safe and healthy sports season. Go Tigers!
 
LC Athletic Director: Dave Hughes (509) 354-6967 [email protected]
LC Athletic Secretary: Jessica Wahl (509) 354-6903 [email protected]
LC Booster Club: The LC Booster Club has been busy! Read the January Newsletter for information on upcoming meetings, Senior All-Nighter, and Spirit Gear. Click here: LC Booster Club January Newsletter
2nd Semester Book Checkout: If you missed book checkout for second semester this week, we will have another book checkout February 2-4 in the Main Building from 1:00-3:00pm. Concentrate on your finals next week, study hard, and stop by during those dates to check out your 2nd semester materials. Check with your teacher to see if your class has new materials for 2nd semester - not every class does. If you need to make special arrangements to pick up materials please call us at 354-7000 to schedule a time.
Dual Credit (Running Start, AP, Skills Center): Spokane Public Schools will be hosting a webinar on the Dual Credit opportunities that are available to students in our school district. Our college partners (Community Colleges of Spokane and EWU) as well as NewTech Skills Center will present information on these opportunities, to include Running Start, College in the High School and CTE dual credit options. The presentations will be offered on 2 different evenings, February 9 and 11 starting at 6:00pm. The webinar will be delivered through Zoom and you must register in advance to attend on the specific evening of your choice. Once you register, you will receive an email containing information on how to join the webinar. Here are the registration links:

SPS ZOOM WEBINAR INVITE FOR February 9:
When: February 9 - 6:00pm
Topic: SPS Dual Credit Night: Running Start + CTE Dual Credit
Register in advance for this webinar:
 
SPS ZOOM WEBINAR INVITE FOR February 11:
When: February 11 - 6:00pm
Topic: SPS Dual Credit Night: Running Start + CTE Dual Credit
Register in advance for this webinar:
Future Monday Holiday Schedule Shifts: Looking ahead on the calendar, there are a number of Monday school holidays coming up that will require us to shift schedules to maximize instructional time. Here are the dates:
  • February 1-5 (1st off for Semester Break)
  • February 15-19 (15th off for President’s Day)
  • May 31-June 4 (31st off for Memorial Day)
 
And one week with a Friday non-school day:
  • March 1-5 (5th off for PLID – this is a Friday – keep M-Th with normal schedule and eliminate the Friday schedule that week)
 
The district high schools and middle schools will all be use a consistent schedule for these holiday weeks. This schedule will require students to only use different meeting invites on Friday during those weeks. Teachers will remind students that the Fridays will be 1st-3rd periods.
  • Monday: Holiday
  • Tuesday: 4, 5, 6 (normal schedule)
  • Wednesday: 1, 2, 3 (normal schedule)
  • Thursday: 4, 5, 6 (normal schedule)
  • Friday: 1, 2, 3 - this is the adjusted schedule day
Preparing for 2021-2022 Registration: We will begin registration for 2021-2022 in January. The process will be all online through PowerSchool. In order to prepare, it will be important for you know your login and password to PowerSchool and you can get into the program (the login/password is different from your Clever/MS365 login/password).

Directions: Using a computer (not your phone), go to PowerSchool and try log in (do not try the links to reset it yourself, they do not work and be sure to use the link above and not access through Clever or using a Google search for PowerSchool which may take you to a different district's servers).

If you get in, you're good to go! Please write down the login/password in case you forget it before January. There is a chance that even if you know your login/password, it might take you to a screen that says "an administrator has changed your password". You will need to select a new password, so just follow the directions on the screen and enter your current password, then choose a new one that is 8 characters or more.

If you can't get in, your password will need to be reset. Click on the link below to send an email to Mrs. Meyer. Provide your name and simply ask for a password reset. You will receive an email back with directions on how to use a temporary password so that you can get into the system and choose a new password. Please write down the login and new password you choose in case you forget it before January.
Get your yearbook for just 20 bucks!: Uncommon times call for uncommon measures. The LC Tiger Yearbook is excited to do its part to help the LC Community come together in June to celebrate this unique and historical year.
 
We are offering the 2021 yearbook for just $20! This price is for the 2020-2021 yearbook only and is a way that we hope we can encourage you to buy a yearbook that is full of exciting content, but will look a little different than year’s past. Here is a snippet on what you can expect:
  • A beautifully crafted hard cover book that you have come to expect from the LC Tiger!
  • Nearly 250 pages of coverage!
  • Senior Photos and Ads!
  • Month in Review Segments!
  • Unique student stories like never before!
 
Here are some unknowns:
  • Underclass student portraits: We are awaiting district policy on whether we will have a picture day at LC.
  • Sports: We hope to get sports back before our year comes to an end and we will cover them if they do.
 
It is our hope that you will continue the great tradition of purchasing a yearbook as it’s a year you most definitely will want to look back on!
 
To guarantee your copy of this year’s book you must order by January 31 in the LC Business Office or Online at: https://wa-spokane.intouchreceipting.com/. After January, books will be very limited availability and there is no guarantee that books will be available in June.
 
If you already purchased a yearbook you will automatically be refunded the $27 difference. Please allow several weeks for our Business Office to process your refund.
 
Thank you!
The LC Yearbook Staff
Good News: The Lewis and Clark Booster Club has established an on-line store at https://lcboosterclub.square.site/. This is a great place to do some holiday shopping. We will ship the merchandise to your home or you can come to LC and pick up your items at the book room. Enjoy doing some holiday shopping and support our students at LC. Go Tigers.
Bite2Go Program: Lewis and Clark High School aspires to bring meal security to eliminate the nutritional gap of students. We intend to fulfill this goal with the Bite2Go program, which is a program run by LC DECA members meant to help get food to students for the weekend. Students can sign up here.
SVL 2nd Semester Registration: SVL Second Semester Registration is now OPEN and fully DIGITAL! Registration will remain open until Friday, February 5, 2021. To access the SVL registration system, visit the SVL Website - Spring Registration. Once students complete the online registration process, they will receive an email with a link to their SVL registration form (accessible for 30 days) and directions for completing the fully digital registration process. Once the link expires, the SVL office is able to resend the form or students can restart the online process. 

Currently enrolled students in YEAR-LONG COURSES:
  • Students do NOT need to register again for second semester. SVL will roll their enrollment into the second semester of the same course they are currently enrolled in.
  • Students in year-long courses that do NOT wish to continue will need to complete a survey that SVL will send and once the survey is completed, will not be enrolled into the second semester of their current course
 
Currently enrolled students in SEMESTER ONLY COURSES will need to register for a second semester SVL course:
  • For your reference, our Semester Only courses are:
  • Any current “B” course (for example, Algebra 2B)
  • AP Comparative Government
  • AP US Government
  • Certified Computer Applications Specialist
  • Civics, CWA
  • Health
  • Intro to Health Careers
  • Intro to Fitness/Intro to Fitness Student Athlete
  • Lifetime Fitness B/Lifetime Fitness B Student Athlete
  • Web Design

High School iCAN Credit Retrieval Courses are open NOW! If you have failed a class you can recover the credit through our iCAN program. In this program you attend an iCAN lab classroom only until the credit is completed, which averages 6-10 weeks, and can test through your prior knowledge to work only on what you need to learn. You have support from a lab teacher to help stay on track with your goals and a virtual content teacher who will work with you to master the course learning standards. It is essential to complete these credits in order to graduate on time. Register today with your school counselor! Here is a list of courses that can be made up in iCAN:
  • ENGLISH - English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12
  • MATHEMATICS - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus
  • SCIENCE - Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • SOCIAL STUDIES - World History, American Studies, Current World Affairs, Civics
  • FITNESS AND HEALTH - Health, Intro to Fitness, Lifetime Fitness
  • WORLD LANGUAGE - Spanish 1, Spanish 2
COLLEGE & CAREER
FAFSA & College App Workshops: Whitworth University invites you to attend a FAFSA, Financial Aid, and Scholarship workshop on the following dates (whether you are interested in attending Whitworth, or not, these will be very informative sessions with presenters from the Whitworth Financial Aid Office and Office of Admissions):
FAFSA, Financial Aid & Scholarships (for families who HAVE already filed their FAFSA) - Jan. 25, 5:30-6:30pm
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now OPEN! It is highly recommended that all LC Seniors file the FAFSA. It is the first step in getting financial aid -- including grants, scholarships, work study, and loans - from any college, technical school, or career training program. Go to to www.fafsa.gov for more information. In order to file the FAFSA, both the parent and student must first create FSA IDs. We strongly encourage you to create your FSA ID now because it takes approximately 1-3 days for the FSA ID to be verified and ready to be used. Get yours today! Learn more about FAFSA by reading 101: FAFSA

Do you need help with filing out your FAFSA? We have a great video resource for you from the Washington Student Achievement Council - FAFSA Line by Line - this video will point out common mistakes, tell you the information you will need to complete the FAFSA, and walk you through every single line in the application. You can also reach out to Mr. Norton for help on FAFSA, college apps, and scholarships!
Senior Remind Group: Seniors are encouraged to join the Senior Remind Text Group to receive updates through out the year on college deadlines, scholarships, college visits, the high school & beyond plan, and more. To receive messages via text, send a new text to the number: 81010 and in the message, enter this as the message: @lchsccr-21
College & Career Videos: Jeff Norton, our College & Career Specialist is creating videos for seniors on how the college application process will work this year. The videos are being shown in English classes and shared on the Senior Remind (see below). Here are the first four videos:
REMINDERS
Booster Club Meetings: All LC parents are invited to attend our Booster Club Meetings. All meetings at 6:30-7:30pm. Visit www.lcboosters.org to learn how to join.
  • February 8 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
  • March 8 - TBD
  • April 12 - TBD
  • May 10 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
FamilyID Athletic Clearance/Registration: FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides an easy, user-friendly way to register for activities, while helping us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register, the system keeps track of your information, so you only have to enter it once for multiple uses, family members and programs. If you do not have Internet access, you can use a computer at LC. The first time you register, it is recommended that you use a computer. After that, registrations can easily be done on your phone. If needed, paper packets are still available in the Business Office. Register at:
  1. Go to: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/lewis-clark-high-school
  2. Open an account using a valid email and password of your choice
  3. Within minutes, you will be sent a link to begin registration
  4. After selecting your program and completing registration - CONFIRM REGISTRATION
  5. You will see a confirmation page and you are IN!!
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Absences: If your student is going to be absent, please call our attendance hotline to excuse the absence at 354-6968. Please leave a message with your name, your student's name, clearly spelling out the last name, how long your student will be absent, and the reason for the absence. An unexcused absence will generate an automated phone call home. If your child is going to have an extended absence, please have them go to the Student Office to pick up an Extended Absence Sheet to give teacher advanced notice of the absence.
Donate to the Student Assistance Fund: When you come in to pay student fees in the Business Office, please consider donating to the Student Assistance fund. This fund helps needy students pay for the required class fees and athletic fees. Every dollar donated goes directly to LC students.
Administrators:

Counselors: To schedule an appointment with a counselor please contact our Guidance Secretaries: Julie Croteau 354-6966 or [email protected] or Annette Gregory 354-5680 [email protected].
LC Counselor Distribution:


School Support:
  • Absence Hotline: parents can call us at 354-6968
  • Main Office: 354-7000
Non-Discrimination Statement: Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer:
o  504 Compliance Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7269
o  ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
o  Affirmative Action Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  AHERA Officer: Robert Findley, 509.354.7143
o  ALE Officer: Gwen Harris, 509.354.7393
o  Certification Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o  Claims Agent: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o  Contract Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o  Copyright Compliance Officer: Mark Martell, 509.354.7212
o  Equal Opportunity Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306
o  Personnel Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  Public Records Officer: Terri LeFors, 509.354.7395
o  Safety/OSHA/WISHA Officer: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o  Secretary, Board of Directors: Dr. Adam Swinyard, 509.354.7268
o  Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306