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A Nationally Recognized School of Excellence February - March
Principal
Stephen Hawley Associate Principal
Kyle Meteyer Assistant Principals
Vernon Burden
Shawn Durso
Anthony Palmeri Athletic Director
Christopher Bell
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 27 Symphonic Band: 7:30 pm 28 Term 3 Parent/Teacher
Conferences: 4:00-8:00pm
March 5 Senior-Parent Graduation Meeting:
7:00pm
7 Senior-Parent Graduation Meeting: 7:00pm
17 HS Art Show & Art Club Auction: 4:00-6:00pm, Art Auction: 5:00pm
18 College Night: 6:00-7:30pm
Lake Orion High School Parents,
As we begin the second semester of the 2018-2019 school year, I would like to extend my appreciation for the tremendous effort that all of our staff, students, and parents have contributed to a great first half. I look forward to continued success.
Go Dragons!
Sincerely,
Stephen D. Hawley, Principal
Lake Orion High School
Cultural Outreach had the wonderful opportunity to work with the LOHS Staff Diversity Committee to make the district’s first ever Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. evening celebration a success. The evening was a time to reflect on what we are doing for others, diversity, unity, and acceptance. Here is a link to watch a short preview of the even-ing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmZslMQyWPo
Cultural Outreach will highlight the following topics for the months of January- March:
January: Wor ld Religions and Dr . Mar tin Luther King J r .
February: Black History Month
March: Women’s History and Appreciation Month
Cultural Outreach will have activities offered to LOHS students and family members, please view the high school’s webpage for upcoming activities or contact me at [email protected] for questions about upcoming events.
Yours in Diversity,
Michelle Cureton Diversity and Equity Coordinator Cultural Outreach Adviser
Just a Reminder!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Term 3
February 28, 2019: 4:00-8:00 pm
Lake Orion High School DECA News
Lake Orion DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) hosted another year of DECA District Competition. Twenty-One other schools in our area competed to be named the overall winners in more than 25 Marketing Competitive Event areas. The following LO DECA members are moving on to compete at the State Career Development Conference in Detroit March 8-10, 2019 with 4,000 other high school winners. We also have a team of students working on written projects that compete at the State Conference as well. Congratulations to all our students and their hard work this year!
Kylie Anderson and Addison Barnett in the Marketing Communication Team event
Stanton Ashman and Jordan Kostecki in the Sports and Entertainment Team event
Mikala Bart in the Apparel and Accessories Event
Cole Harris and Carson Case in the Entrepreneurship Team event
Madison Dober and Lilly Snyder in the Entrepreneurship Team event
Autumn Gabbard and Abby Regalia in the Hospitality Team event
Jenna Gaylord in the Automotive Marketing event
Allison Heitzenrater in the Apparel and Accessories Event
Chloe Halverson – test winner in the Apparel and Accessories Event
Adian Leach test winner in the Marketing Communication Event
Sam Parillo in the Business Finance Event
HIGH SCHOOL SPOTLIGHTS
Language Arts: Creative Movement & Storytelling
The purpose of the Creative Movement and Storytelling class is to help students become more aware of their different body parts and how they move, through the exploration of creative expression and movement. Throughout the semes-ter, we practiced stretches, floor work (such a skipping and galloping), and routine dancing. For our final performance, we danced to "The Hand Jive" on stage in the high school auditorium. The performance day is what makes this class worthwhile. We had a great level of student engagement, as well as an incredible audi-ence who cheered for each and every student as they showed off their new dance moves. Perhaps the best part was inviting the audience on stage to Cha-Cha Slide and Cupid Shuffle with us.
While the Social Studies Department continues to create meaningful, thoughtful experiences for students in our classrooms, this winter we are also reaching out into the community to sponsor engaging, relevant events. On January 30th and February 6th, 13th and 27th, the department is partnered with the Orion Township Public Library and Professor Todd Estes from Oakland University to present “Revisiting the Founding Era.” The program will consist of 4 “town hall” type presentations and discussions at the OTPL focusing on four different themes from early American history: Declaring Independence, Realizing Independence, Creating the Constitution and Governing the New Nation.
Another key element of the Social Studies department is our leadership class, which recently executed one of our favorite and most successful fundraisers in January, raising thousands of dollars for the Cell Phones for Soldiers charity. Nearly 2000 students gave up their mobile devices for the day in honor of the cause. Leadership students reached out to local community members and media outlets to generate the positive buzz that led to the success of the event.
Also this month Diversity Committee, made up of members of all departments, put together an outstanding program to recognize and celebrate Martin Luther King Day with speakers, performances, art work and guests. The spirit of Dr. King was truly alive.
HIGH SCHOOL SPOTLIGHTS
World Language News
According to the Michigan Merit Curriculum, students must complete two credits of the same World Language. Lake Orion students receive high school credit for language courses taken at Oakview, Scripps, and Waldon. Students have the opportunity to begin or continue French, Spanish and/or German here at LOHS.
In September 2014, a modification to the World Language requirement was passed. Students may now fulfill the requirement in one of three ways:
Option 1: Two credits (or the equivalent) of high school Wor ld Language (same language) Option 2: One credit (or the equivalent) of high school Wor ld Language and 1 CTE Program or
Curriculum (Example: Computer Applications, Computer Programming 1, Computer Programming 2 AND Computer Programming Languages)
Option 3: One credit (or the equivalent) of high school Wor ld Language and 1 additional credit (Michigan Merit already requires 1 credit) of Visual, Performing or Applied Arts
As students plan their course schedules, we strongly encourage students to take their language courses consecutively. We also encourage students to contact the colleges and universities they hope to attend to see if they require World Language for college admission. In Michigan, Grand Valley State, Michigan State, and the University of Michigan require two years of the same World Language for admission. Many colleges and programs also require World Lan-guage for graduation. Some Lake Orion students have earned college credit on placement exams because of their high school classes.
Michigan Seal of Biliteracy
The Michigan Seal of Biliteracy recognizes students who are proficient in English and an additional language. Universities may consider the Seal of Biliteracy for placement in language courses, and the Seal of Biliteracy also indicates to employers that students are entering the workforce with proficiency in more than one language.
Students who meet the Lake Orion High School ELA graduation requirements and demonstrate proficiency in an additional language can now apply to earn the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy. Students can demonstrate proficiency by a rating of Intermediate High on an approved language assessment or a transcript verifying study in another country. Applications are available from the high school counseling office. Students who earn the Seal of Biliteracy will be recognized at a departmental awards ceremony and will receive a certificate from the State of Michigan and a gold seal for their diplomas.
French
Recent study concludes French will be the most widely spoken language by 2050! Slated as the language of the future due to its fast-growing global population, French thrives at Lake Orion High School. This fall, first year students regaled each other with their family tree demonstrations, illustrating and describing their families using stick art. They grew, having blossoming conversations in the target language. Second year students look forward to deepening their understanding of French vocabulary and grammar while enjoying learning about food and shopping. Meanwhile, Intermediate French students prepare to celebrate French holidays, and create network-style food shows demos for their classmates. With all of this exciting activity, let’s not forget the rich vocabulary that connects French to English, making the language not only easy to learn, but easier to understand the root words behind the two languages.
Studies show a strong correlation between French and higher achievement scores on verbal standardized assessments. With an estimated 750 million French speakers worldwide, students open themselves to one of the fastest growing languages. Enrollment for next year is available for French 1, French 2, Intermediate French, and Advanced French, so that all levels of students may enjoy this popular language and culture.
Spanish Did you know that Spanish is the most commonly spoken language in the United States after English? Estimates predict the number of Spanish-speakers to rise to 138 million people by the year 2050. At Lake Orion High School we are preparing students to join this global community by offering levels 1-5 and AP Spanish. Students are immersed in the language and culture in our intermediate to upper level courses. This year, students have had the opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency in the language through various individual and group projects, such as creating their dream home, putting on a fashion show, redesigning areas of the school, and creating and marketing their own inventions. Other highlights include salsa dancing lessons and learning to dance to “La Cintura.
German Twenty-one percent of the international businesses in Oakland County are German-owned. Germany is one of the world’s biggest exporters and one of the most important trading partners of the United States. German is no harder to speak and write than other languages, and German is often recommended for college majors in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Fine Arts, International Relations and Music. At Lake Orion High School, students have the opportunity to fulfill their World Language credits by completing German 1 and 2. Students who wish to continue their study of German also have the opportunity to take German Conversation and Composition, German Language and Culture, and AP German. Students of German interact with each other and authentic texts and resources at all levels. Our main focus is to become successful communicators in German and to explore aspects of culture in the German-speaking world. Highlights of Semester 1 include taste testing some German foods, performing in a class fashion show, researching communities and apartments in Germany, researching and celebrating German festivals, writing fairy tales, creating care packages for LOHS German graduates, exploring winter traditions, and building gingerbread houses.
Lake Orion High School Scholastic Art Winners
Congratulations to all of the Lake Orion High School students that received regional Scholastic Art Awards. Our school received 69 awards, we had 17 individual gold key awards and 2 gold key portfolios, 17 silver key portfolios and 3 silver key portfolios, 26 honorable mentions and 4 honorable mention portfolios. They will receive awards at the Detroit Film Theater located inside the Detroit Institute of Arts on Monday February 11th at 7pm. The exhibit will run from February 11th-March 1st at College for Creative Studies Ford building. I have attached a list of the winners and some pictures of some of their work.
Congratulations to Madi Ritenburgh and Julia Hawley for having 2 of 63 submissions selected for inclusion in the National Art Education show. Also, congratulations to Sophia Forystek, for having 1 of 74 students across the country to be included in the NAEA’s Virtual Gallery. National Art Honor Society students across the country complete in this show.
HIGH SCHOOL SPOTLIGHTS
GAP & After School Activities: Something for Everyone!
Find out what is going on with GAP and After School activities “Something for Everyone”. These clubs are all after school with a variety of interest that include: Anime club, Educators Rising, Cartoon Club, Gaming, Strings and Magic the Gathering are only some of the clubs we offer.
Follow us on Twitter @lohsGAP or email [email protected] for any information. To find additional information, go to the Lake Orion High School website. Click on students than select After School Activities. Once there, click on GAP/Extra-Curricular Groups. You will see a calendar and the events that are going on each day and as you scroll down you will see all the GAP and After School Activities.
LOHS Dragon Broadcasting News
Did you know you can watch LOHS sports online? The LOHS Dragons Broadcast program and Orion Neighborhood Television are teaming up to live-stream over 30 winter varsity games and events. This includes some away games and Special Olympics basketball! Plus, they’ll have a full schedule of spring sports as well. Per MHSAA rules, there is a subscription cost of less that $10/month to watch sports, but half of that money goes back to the LOHS Dragon Broadcast program. It’s a great option for family and friends who might not live in the area. Tune in at www.dragonbraodcasting.org.
Come support the Dragon Broadcasting fundraiser on Thursday, March 7 at Italia Gardens (M24, just south of Drahner). Mention “Dragon Broadcasting”, and Italia Gardens will graciously donate 25% of your bill. Dine-in & Carryout. It is that easy! They open from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm. All proceeds help pay for scholarships and contest fees for our LOHS Dragon Broadcasting students.
HIGH SCHOOL SPOTLIGHTS
LOHS Yearbook Information
The Dragon Yearbook Staff is looking to recruit talented students to be a part of the Dragon Yearbook Staff for 2019 – 2020. We are looking for photographers, writers, and designers to help us creatively document the school year by featuring more students than ever and we need help covering all of the various activities in which our student body is involved. We need photos of all of the clubs, organizations, plays, concerts, classes, teams, hang-outs, dances, snow days, and anything and everything in which our students participate.
Yearbook now counts as your VPAA (art) credit!
We have fun in yearbook! Not only do we get to photograph and write about all of the amazing things going on at LOHS, we get to creatively design pages, attend all of the events, build friendships with each other, eat pizza every Wednesday, develop as a team on the ropes course and through games, go to camp for four days on Michigan State’s campus, attend field trips together, and more!
We’d love to talk to you more about being a part of the yearbook staff! If you have any questions at all, feel free to stop by room C307 during 4th period or after school to talk to our adviser, Mrs. Orth, or feel free to talk to any of this year’s staff. Come on, join our staff, trust us, you won’t regret it!
Sincerely,
Dragon Yearbook Staff
Career Day This year, Lake Orion High School will host the first-ever Career Day, where our eleventh-grade students will have the
opportunity to job shadow a professional in their potential career path on May 29. In order to build this program around our students, it is important we have community support. If you are interested in participating, or would like
more information regarding Career Day and the program, please take a moment to fill out the survey on the Lake Orion High school website.
We know that Career Day will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students to experience careers first hand. We are asking Mentors to host two or three students at their place of work, showing them the scope of your career, and allowing them to get a taste of what this career might be like in the real world.
If you are interested in hosting students, please go to the Lake Orion High School website and click on the “Career Day 2019” green icon. Take the time to fill our the survey to help make this program successful.
ACT 2018-2019: Register at www.actstudent.org LOHS code is 232-255 (to ensure scores are sent to LOHS) Test Dates Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 9-25, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 4-20, 2019 July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 15-24, 2019 SAT 2018-2019: Register at www.collegeboard.org Test Dates Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) May 4, 2019 April 5, 2019 April 24, 2019 June 1, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 22, 2019 Scheduling 2019-2020 Students have already started choosing courses for the 2019-2020 school year. Once course selections are submitted through Career Cruising, counselors will be reviewing and meeting with all students to make any necessary changes or corrections. The deadline to change any course request is June 15, 2019. Tutoring & Academic Support National Honor Society (NHS): Junior and Seniors students that are members of the NHS are available for tutoring based on each student’s academic strengths. A list of NHS tutoring students, the academic areas they are able to tutor, are available in the Counseling Offices. Also available though the Lake Orion High School website, is Tutoring/Prep Information list. Go to the High School website, select Counseling and then click Tutoring/Test Prep information. From there you can click on District Staff Tutor List. College Information Night: March 18, 2019 from 6:00-7:30 pm Representatives from many colleges will be at LOHS to provide information and answer questions. Presentations on topics such as: Applying to college, financial aid-scholarships, 2 year college/transferring to a 4
year college, and more. This is the only Lake Orion Community School sponsored prep/financial aid seminar. Scholarships Students, please check out our scholarship list for the 2018-19 school year. The list and applications can be found on the high school website under “Counseling”, or you can get paper copies in Counseling 1. The list is updated every time we receive a new scholarship. Check the list often. Do not miss the opportunity for “free money” for college!
Counseling News
List of Senior Activities – Class of 2019
Senior & Parent Graduation Meeting
Tuesday, March 5 or Thursday, March 7 – High School Auditorium – 7:00 pm.
Senior Breakfast
Wednesday, May 22 – 7:30 – 8:15 am
Senior Department Awards Assembly (Morning)
Wednesday, May 22 at 8:15 – 9:30 am. – High School Auditorium
(These departmental awards will differ from the evening event; all seniors attend and parents of award recipients will receive an invitation)
Distribution of Graduation Caps & Gowns
Tuesday, May 21 during lunch periods
Senior Academic & Honors Ceremony Rehearsal
Thursday, May 23 from 12:54 – 2:00 pm. – High School Auditorium
Senior Academic & Honors Ceremony (Evening) – by invitation
Tuesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. – High School Auditorium
(The Board of Ed Lamp of Learning and Honors Ceremony are combined)
Senior Exams
Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31 – 11:35 – 2:35 pm
Note: Seniors will provide their own transportation on these days.
Junior/Senior Prom
Friday, June 7 – Palazzo Grande Banquet Center – 6:30 – 10:30 pm
Graduation Rehearsal
Monday, June 10 at 9:00 am – DTE Energy Music Theater
Graduation
Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m. – DTE Energy Music Theater
Senior All Night Party
Tuesday, June 11 at 11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. – Legacy 925 in Oxford
Senior DVD order deadline
Friday, June 14, 2019
Senior DVD Pick-Up
Monday, June 24 and throughout the summer
It is the policy of the Lake Orion Community School District to be in full compliance with federal laws rela ng to nondiscrimina on. This will serve as a statement of assurance that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, gender, na onal origin, height, weight, marital status, or disability, be excluded from par cipa on in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimina on under any program, ac vity, or employment.” Please direct any inquiries regarding the nondiscrimina on policies to: Human Resources, Lake Orion Community Schools, 315 N. Lapeer St, Lake Orion, MI 48362. Contact number is 248‐693‐5400.
