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Lovejoy Leopards. Welcome Parents!!!. Administration. Principal Gavan Goodrich Associate Principals Chris Mayfield Seniors Teresa Dodson Juniors Assistant Principals Bruce Coachman Sophomores Kristen Kinnard Freshmen. Counselors. Amanda Breeden Juniors & Seniors A– Gl
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Lovejoy Leopards WelcomeParents!!!
Administration Principal Gavan Goodrich Associate Principals Chris Mayfield Seniors Teresa Dodson Juniors Assistant Principals Bruce Coachman Sophomores Kristen Kinnard Freshmen
Counselors • Amanda Breeden Juniors & Seniors A–Gl • LissaTesta Sophomores & Seniors Gm–N • Lance Hendrick Freshmen & Seniors O-Z • Jeannie Walls College and Career
Start and End Times • School begins at 8:45. The first bell will ring at 8:40. • Each student attends 8 classes during the school day. • Freshmen athletic period for both girls and boys is 4th period. • The school day ends at 4:15.
Class of 2016 – Freshman Year Welcome to High School • Student Activities (Homecoming, Retreats, etc…) • Driving a car (or hanging out with those who do) • More Freedom • More Responsibility • Standardized Testing for Graduation
Lovejoy Mission Statement The aim of teaching and learning at Lovejoy High School is to ensure academic success for each individual student. ----- Our ultimate aim is to develop young men and women so that they can personally realize the Lovejoy Graduate Profile.
Lovejoy Graduate Profile • Intellectually equipped • Open to the challenges of learning • Well rounded • Engaged in a healthy lifestyle • Fair and respectful of others • Working for justice through community service
Academics, Life Skills, and Support • Proactive rather than reactive – Integrate strategies and skills into what we do. • Time Management • Organization • Note-Taking Skills • Study Strategies • Test-Taking Skills • Teacher Communication - Schooltown • Tutorials/CAT and Lab Classes • Academic Recovery (AR)
The Freshmen Team Is Committed To.. • Time Management – Six Weeks and Unit Calendars, Homework • Organization – binders with dividers, assignments hole-punched, assignment sheets • Note-Taking – note-taking guides, text language, hot topics • Study Strategies – Reviews, Unit Outlines, Flashcards • Test-Taking Skills – based on type of test
Student Activities Freshmen Activities –Fair and Respectful Integrate this into all aspects of school rather than as “stand-alone” events. • Freshmen Events/Curriculum • Clubs and Organizations • Community Service Projects • School-wide Activities
Important Upcoming Dates • August 15th – Textbooks and Schedule Changes • August 22nd – Freshmen Founder’s Day 9-12 • August 27th – First Day of School • August 30th – School Pictures • September 10th – Open House 6-8pm • September 14th – First Home Football Game • September 28th – Homecoming • October 12th – Leopard Friday • Week of December 17-20 – Semester Exams
Choices Making Good Choices This Year • Drugs and Alcohol • Peer Pressure • Bullying • Social Media