Henry E. Lackey High School * 3000 Chicamuxen Rd., Indian Head, MD * 301-753-1753 Kathy Perriello, Principal Upcoming Events Date Event May 8 Interims issued PTSO meeting cancelled (rescheduled date TBA) May 10 National School Nurse Day Charging Forward GREAT Family Fun Night 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. May 11 Senior Parent Graduation meeting @ 6:30 p.m. May 12 Talent Show @ 6:00 p.m. May 15 Band Spring Concert @ 6:30 p.m. May 16 Chorus Spring Concert @ 6:30 p.m. May 17 ROTC End-of-the-year Drill Competition & Awards Night @ 6:00 p.m. Band Awards Banquet @ 6:30 p.m. (Indian Head Pavilion) May 18 Senior AVID Night @ 6:00 p.m. May 22 2 hour early dismissal May 24 Senior Picnic Last Day for Seniors May 29 Memorial Day – Schools Closed May 31 Spring Sports Awards @ 6:30 p.m. June 1 Senior Awards Night @ 6:00 p.m. June 2 School closed June 3 Graduation @ 9:00 a.m. June 5 Underclassman Awards @ 8:30 a.m. Staff Appreciation We would like to take this opportunity to thank the P.T.S.O. and our families for their generosity for staff appreciation week! All the donations were greatly appreciated and the outpouring of kindness was indicative of a true community school. Graduation Meeting There is a very important Graduation meeting for all Seniors and their parents this Thursday, May 11th at 6:30 in the auditorium. All Seniors and/or their parents are expected to attend this very important meeting about all issues pertaining to graduation and the end of the year for Seniors. Senior Dues If you still have not paid your Senior dues they are past due. You must pay them before your Senior will receive their cap and gown. So please get the Senior dues into Mr. Mast immediately. Henry E. Lackey High School Lackey Look Out www.ccboe.com/beta/lackey May 5, 2017 Senior Information
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Henry E. Lackey High School * 3000 Chicamuxen Rd., Indian Head, MD * 301-753-1753
Kathy Perriello, Principal
Upcoming Events Date Event
May 8 Interims issued
PTSO meeting cancelled (rescheduled date TBA)
May 10 National School Nurse Day
Charging Forward GREAT Family Fun Night 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
May 11 Senior Parent Graduation meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
May 12 Talent Show @ 6:00 p.m.
May 15 Band Spring Concert @ 6:30 p.m.
May 16 Chorus Spring Concert @ 6:30 p.m.
May 17 ROTC End-of-the-year Drill Competition & Awards Night @ 6:00 p.m.
Band Awards Banquet @ 6:30 p.m. (Indian Head Pavilion)
May 18 Senior AVID Night @ 6:00 p.m.
May 22 2 hour early dismissal
May 24 Senior Picnic
Last Day for Seniors
May 29 Memorial Day – Schools Closed
May 31 Spring Sports Awards @ 6:30 p.m.
June 1 Senior Awards Night @ 6:00 p.m.
June 2 School closed
June 3 Graduation @ 9:00 a.m.
June 5 Underclassman Awards @ 8:30 a.m.
Staff Appreciation We would like to take this opportunity to thank the P.T.S.O. and our families for their generosity for staff appreciation week! All the donations were greatly appreciated and the outpouring of kindness was indicative of a true community school.
Graduation Meeting There is a very important Graduation meeting for all Seniors and their parents this Thursday, May 11th at 6:30 in the
auditorium. All Seniors and/or their parents are expected to attend this very important meeting about all issues pertaining
to graduation and the end of the year for Seniors.
Senior Dues If you still have not paid your Senior dues they are past due. You must pay them before your Senior will receive their cap
and gown. So please get the Senior dues into Mr. Mast immediately.
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College Scholarship Information Parents, please remind your Seniors to give Mrs. Walls, College and Career Advisor, copies of college acceptance letters
as well as awards, grants, and scholarship letters. This information is used for the graduation program and the state
report.
Senior Awards Night Senior Awards Night is June 1st at 6:00 p.m. in the gymnasium. Students will receive personal invitations if they are expected to attend this event. Only students that are invited can attend with their parents/guardians.
Charging Forward GREAT Family Fun Night! On Wednesday, May 10th at 6:00 p.m. please join us for a family night of learning, engaging, and fun activities to promote Life-Long Learning, Honor & Respect, and Success! Sessions will include lessons from Math, Reading, Writing to Learn, STEM, PARCC, games, door prizes, scholarship information, college & career ready prep, and more!
Talent Show The 5th Annual Talent Show held by the SGA will be on Friday, May 12th, 2017 at 6 pm. The tickets will be $5 per person.
We will be making a donation to Hannah's Socks. If you bring a pair of new socks to donate, you get $1 off your admission
price. You can bring 5 new pairs of socks and get in for free! Come support the amazing talent at Lackey High School!
2017 Yearbook Underclassmen, the 2017 yearbook is now available for purchase. Please go to Jostens.com to purchase your yearbook.
Testing Schedule HSA testing will be conducted during the month of May. Parents, please encourage your student to get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and come to school on time and prepared for their scheduled test. Thank you. BIOLOGY HSA: May 8th and 9th ENGLISH PARCC: May 15th – 19th LSN HSA: May 23rd and 24th
ALGEBRA PARCC: May 30th and 31st
Underclassman Award Ceremony The Academic Award Ceremony for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will take place at 8:30 a.m. on June 5th in the
auditorium. Students will receive an invitation closer to the date.
Summer School Summer School runs from June 27th to July 27th at Westlake. Please see your child’s School Counselor for more details
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SAT/ACT 11th and 12th grade students, please see your counselor to sign up for the upcoming SAT and ACT exams if you are
planning to attend a 4-year college.
ACT
June 10th – Registration deadline is May 5th - www.actstudent.org
SAT
June 3rd - Registration deadline May 9th - www.collegeboard.org
SAT practice – www.khanacademy.org
College and Career Center News The College and Career Center Newsletter is published monthly with important information on upcoming events, colleges,
careers, and scholarship opportunities. There are many websites that may be very helpful for you. The newsletter can be
viewed on: http://tinyurl.com/HELHSCounseling - click on College and Career Newsletter.
College Signing Day On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 8:20 a.m. Lackey will host its College Signing Day to celebrate students for making a
commitment to higher education. Parents are invited to attend.
AVID Senior Signing Day AVID Senior Signing Day was May 3rd: What a GREAT Day! I am so proud of all of my Seniors. It was awesome to hear of the schools they were accepted to and have chosen to attend. I cannot wait to hear all about their experiences this time next year. ~ Mrs. Ethington
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Spring Sports Stay up to date with all the game dates and times at www.lackeyathletics.com and www.smacathletics.org
Eligibility Standards for Athletics, Clubs and Activities Students attending Charles County Public Schools must meet eligibility requirements in order to participate in
interscholastic athletics, or take part in a club/organization that performs or competes. The eligibility requirements are as
follows:
Must have earned a 2.25 GPA from the previous quarter
No failing “F” grades from the previous quarter
Must not have more than 4.5 days absent from the previous quarter
Summer Youth Camp The Lackey Summer Youth Camp is an activities camp for students entering the 2nd grade this fall through age 13 years
old as of June 19, 2017. Campers engage in a variety of activities including swimming, kickball, floor hockey, whiffle ball,
basketball, capture the flag, and art classes. The camp is run by three certified teachers, and college and high school
counselors. Please click here for a registration form. If you have any questions or would like more information, please
Relay for Life Walk Join Lackey for the Relay for Life walk at 6pm on Friday, June 9th at the Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata. If you
would like to join our team or wish to donate, please go to http://main.acsevents.org/goto/lackey. If you have any
questions, please contact Kira Martelli ([email protected]). Thank you!
Dress Code Policy Members of the Charles County Association of Student Councils (CCASC), at the request of school system administrators, developed recommendations for a systemwide dress code. Student members of the CCASC worked with the middle and high schools, as well as staff, teachers, parents and administrators to develop the recommendations.
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The following is the dress code approved by the Board of Education: 1. Shorts are permitted as long as the shorts reach the middle of the thigh, defined as shoulders relaxed and arms
straight down alongside the body where fingertips touch the thigh. 2. Skirts are permitted as long as the skirt reaches the middle of the thigh, defined as shoulders relaxed and arms straight
down alongside the body where fingertips touch the thigh. Slits in the skirt may not rise more than two inches above fingertips.
3. Sleeveless shirts are permitted as long as at least two-fingers’ width of fabric covers both shoulders and the chest area and undergarments are not exposed.
4. Spaghetti straps are not permitted with the exception of formal wear. 5. Midriff area (front and back) must not be visible at any time, even while seated. 6. Undergarments must not be visible at any time. 7. Cleavage must not be visible at any time. 8. Pants must be secured no lower than mid hip and must not cover the front of the shoes while walking. 9. Backless and open-toed shoes with a hard sole are permitted as long as the shoes do not pose a safety hazard. Foam
and similar soft-soled shoes, such as flip-flops or beach footwear, are prohibited. 10. Headwear is not permitted. This includes but is not limited to hats, visors, bandannas and hoods. (Exceptions may be
granted for religious and medical reasons with proper verification.) 11. Sunglasses are not permitted except during outdoor activities. 12. Sleepwear and sleepwear-type clothing are not permitted. (Exceptions are granted for certain activities, such as
overnight field trips.) 13. Jewelry that poses a safety hazard to the student or other students is not permitted. 14. Sports uniforms that are worn during the school day must conform to the dress code. 15. Clothing that displays or symbolizes any language or material that is inappropriate for school or offensive to any group
is not permitted. This includes, but is not limited to material relating to drugs, alcohol, profanity, obscenity, racism, gang activity and violence.
16. Recreational and noninstructional swimsuit attire must not be disruptive or distracting. Female swimsuits must be one piece and fully cover the chest and buttocks. Male swimsuits must be mid thigh. All swimsuits must remain nontransparent when wet. Swimsuits may not be worn uncovered outside of the pool area.
17. Formal attire must not be disruptive or distracting. Spaghetti straps and sleeveless or strapless formal dresses are acceptable as long as adequate coverage is maintained during activity. Slits in skirts or dresses may not rise more than a hand’s width above the knee. Transparent attire is prohibited. Necklines may not fall below mid-sternum. Backless gowns may be permitted at the end-of-year prom, but are inappropriate for all other events including school dances, choral performances and in situations where a student or group of students officially represent the school system.
18. The dress code is in effect at all school-sponsored events on and off campus. Note: Administrators have the flexibility to exercise their judgment, with the authority of the executive director of school administration, to determine if a student’s attire is considered disruptive or distracting.
Absentee Notes All absentee notes for students must have a parent's signature. We no longer accept emails. Also, please remember to send a note within 3 days of your student's absence. Requests for administrative approval of absences must be sent to the respective grade level administrator at least 2 weeks in advance.
Early Dismissal Policy Per Charles County Board of Education: Only a parent or legal guardian (living at the address where the student is registered) may sign a student out of school unless there is a SCHOOL EMERGENCY and the SCHOOL is unable to reach the parent or legal guardian. This information is clearly printed on the Emergency Information Card. If a parent or legal guardian is sending someone to
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pick up a student from school FOR ANY REASON, he/she MUST send a written note in advance indicating who will be picking up the student and giving consent which requires a legal signature. This rule applies whether or not the person who is picking up the student appears on the Emergency Information Card. Upon receiving a note from a parent/guardian the school will verify its authenticity with verbal confirmation with the parent/guardian and verifying the ID of the adult who signs the student out of the building. The parent or legal guardian must provide written documentation explaining the reason for the early dismissal. The school will then code the early dismissal as lawful or unlawful according to the Code of Maryland Regulations 13a.08.01.03.
Food Drop Off Policy As per the 2016 – 17 Parent Handbook/Calendar Student Services -- Page 24 Due to allergies, students and their parents/guardians are not allowed to bring to school and distribute any outside food products unless the products are commercially manufactured, individually wrapped in single serving sizes, and marked with the ingredients and the nutritional facts label. Outside food cannot be delivered to school.
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Nondiscrimination statement The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Patricia Vaira, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Pamela K. Murphy, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.
