9th Grade Welcome Letter - Lake Orion Community Schools

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Lake Orion High School
National Exemplary Blue Ribbon School
495 E. Scripps Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360
Stephen D. Hawley
Principal
August 2013
Phone: 248•693•5420
Fax: 248•693•5459
Darin B. Abbasse
Associate Principal
Christopher Bell
Associate Principal
Amy Spears
Associate Principal
William J. Reiss
Athletic Director
Dear High School Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to Lake Orion High School, 9 th Grade and the 2013/14 school year! I hope you have been
enjoying the summer together as a family. We are very excited about the start of a new school year and
look forward to seeing you at Registration on Thursday, August 22 nd !
Please check the Lake Orion High School website for pertinent dates during the school year. The following
dates are of special interest that will quickly be approaching:
August 29 Freshman First Day 7:30 am – 9:56 am
September 3 First Day of School 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
September 10 Curriculum Night TBD
In an attempt to be more efficient with time and resources, we will continue this year with our online
paperwork registration process. Available on our website are the majority of forms you will need for
registration. You will be able to go to your students’ grade level and see the appropriate forms that you will
need. Please take the time to read all of the attachments, print the forms you will need, fill them out, and
bring them with you on August 22 nd . In the event that you are unable to print the forms at home, we will
have copies available in the main office.
At the beginning of August, you will be mailed your students emergency card. Please review it,
make any necessary changes and sign it on the back. Also please note, pictures are taken during
registration and the picture packets are being mailed separately from the company, Lifetouch Studios,
again this year.
Listed below are the forms available on our website for you to print and bring
with you on August 22 nd :
Registration Forms (required)
Concussion Awareness Form
Emergency Card - sent via mail
Freshman Checklist
Authorization Form
Student Technology Contract
Optional Forms (as needed)
Athletic Pass Form
Free/Reduced Lunch Form
GAP Fee Contract
Homecoming DVD Order Form
Lifetouch Studios picture order form – sent via mail
Medication/Inhaler Form
Pay to Participate Form
Sex Education/Opt Out Form
Yearbook Order Information
Informational Forms
Dress Code Policy
Freshman First Day Letter
GAP Information
High School Calendar
High School Map
High School Time Schedule
PaySchool Information
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Personal Technology Device Policy
Schedule Adjustment Process
Schedule Adjustment Form
Registration Information – The registration schedule is as follows for the 2013/2014 school year. Please
stop by any time between the times indicated for each grade level.
12 th Grade Monday, August 19 th 9:00 – 12:00 pm and 1:00 – 3:00 pm
11 th Grade Tuesday, August 20 th 9:00 – 12:00 pm and 1:00 – 3:00 pm
10 th Grade Wednesday, August 21 st 9:00 – 12:00 pm and 1:00 – 3:00 pm
9 th Grade Thursday, August 22 nd 9:00 – 12:00 pm and 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Make-up day Monday, August 26 th 9:00 – 12:00 pm only
During registration, student planners and schedules will be distributed and lockers will be assigned.
It is important to note that in order to pick up a schedule at registration, all forms must be
completed. Emergency Cards with a parent signature must be updated before schedules and
lockers are provided. Your preparation and assistance in having forms completed before registration is
appreciated and will make it faster and more convenient for everyone.
Freshman Academy 2013-2014 School Year – This transition year is important because it is the year
that has the greatest influence on a student’s high school career. During part of the freshman’s day, he/she
will be assigned to a team of teachers that represent some of the student’s core and elective classes.
(Freshman students will have no more than 6 classes in their schedule)
Freshman First Day – Every year we provide Freshman the opportunity to become familiar with LOHS
though Freshman First Day. It will be on August 29 th from 7:30 – 9:56am. Please review the Freshman
First Day Letter for specific schedule details and necessary information.
First Day of School – The first day of school is Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The school day is from 7:30 –
2:30pm with Wednesdays being a delayed start schedule of 9:43-2:30pm. Please remind your student to
bring his/her planner from Registration on the first day of school.
Transportation – Your student will receive information in the mail regarding transportation times two
weeks before school begins. Transportation can be contacted at 248.391.5455 if necessary.
I am very excited to see each of you for the start of a wonderful new school year! Working together, the
2013 – 2014 school year will be a successful one for each and every student. We wish you an enjoyable time
for the remainder of your summer break. See you soon!
Sincerely,
Stephen D. Hawley
Principal
P.S. – Please keep checking the LOHS website for updated information.
http://www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us/school_home.aspxschoolid=1