Lebanon Trail BLAzER News est. 2016

FISD APRIL CALENDAR

TRAIL BLAZERS: Enjoy your days off and we will see you Tuesday, April 19th!

Friday, April 15th - Holiday, No school

Monday, April 18th - Bad Weather Day, No school

Monday, April 25th - A Day, Students attend school

Chromebooks for EOC Tests

LT Library Books due may 6

All library books are due back to the LT Library no later than Friday, May 6th. Any books not turned in by this date will be added to the school holds list. If you have lost or damaged a book, please reach out to Ms. Hill at hillas@friscoisd.org.

YOUR FISD CHROMEBOOK: ACTION NEEDED at the end of the school year

FISD SNAPCODE REGISTRATION 2022 / 2023

PowerSchool Registration Snapcodes will be distributed to families for the 2022/2023 Annual Registration April 18th - April 22nd.

Families may receive a Snapcode for each student on different days.

Full Article and FAQs: CLICK HERE

FISD POR (Proof of Residency) REMINDERS

Acceptable proof of residency for the 2022/2023 school year:

Frisco ISD requires families provide proof of residency each year as a final step in the registration process. All FISD campuses utilize online forms for guardians to submit one of the accepted documents. This program reduces paper waste, improves accuracy and saves time for parents and campus staff.

● A full page utility bill (not just a remittance stub) of a current month (March / April 2022). Utility bill must be electric, gas or water, not phone/cable. The bill must show current usage & service address.

● A current lease with date of occupancy (valid for 30 days only), until a utility bill is available. A lease/home contract is only a temporary POR.

● If you have recently purchased your home, a copy of the closing papers will suffice until a utility bill is available (within 30 days).

● If you are living with a relative or friend in the FISD attendance zone, an affidavit must be completed AND notarized by the student's guardian and the property owner on the utility bill, and returned to the school office along with a current utility bill. Do not upload an affidavit; the notarized paper copy must be submitted to the LTHS data clerk.

Full Article: Read Here for POR Info

FISD DELL EDUCATION STORE

FISD and Dell have partnered to offer recommended laptops for graduating seniors, and ANYONE can take advantage of the exclusive discounts, including staff, students, and parents. An added bonus? A warranty and a gift card!

Visit the Education Store: Click Here

VOE Requests

A VOE (verification of enrollment) request for the purposes of driver’s permits and licenses must be initiated by the student in the Student Portal: Click Here VOE Link.

VOE's are processed automatically through the district and will be signed virtually and sent to the FISD student email and primary guardian email.

VERTICAL Art Show

April 28th, 5:30PM

Each year, select students are invited to display their art in the Vertical Art Show at the Frisco ISD Administration Building. The FISD lobby has been converted to an art gallery showcasing the incredible talent and imagination of students across the District. The Lebanon Trail HS, Clark MS, Borchardt ES, Riddle ES, Shawnee Trail ES, and Smith ES Reception is Thursday, April 28 from 5:30-7:30PM.

Full Article: Click Here

FISD ENVIRONMENTAL Growth!

Frisco's Environmental Department celebrates Earth Day year round! Learn more about the initiatives in place and how the focus has evolved from just recycling: Click Here

MAY AP Test Schedule

Attention AP Students: You will receive an email with your AP test room assignment and other testing details no later than 24 hours prior to each exam. Check your school email regularly during the 2 weeks of AP testing.

Class of 2022 SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senior Cap and Gown Expectations: Seniors - you may not decorate the top of your caps. No outside regalia should be worn besides the traditional academic cap & tassel, gown, and honor stoles.

Senior Receptions: Keep reading for the Senior Reception Section - NEW invitations have been added

Senior Packets & Tickets: 15 Tickets per graduate and important items will be distributed to Seniors on Monday, May 16th during Homeroom Advisory Class. If your Senior does not have an Advisory class due to CTE, UNT, etc. conflicts, they can see Ms. Portwood in the LT Front Office.

Baccalaureate Ceremony: Sunday, May 1st, 2022 3:30PM

LT Graduation: Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 3:30PM (15 tickets)

Trail Blazer Seniors PTSA: Click Here

LTHS STUDENT COUNCIL

Trail Blazers! LTHS Student Council is excited to share what's happening in our StuCo Section!

Click Here for STUCO NEWS

LTHS TENNIS IS STATE BOUND

Trail Blazers! Nathan Tserng defeated a Rockhill freshman to earn the Regional Championship win! He won the final 7-5,6-2 and will be heading to the state tournament to win another singles championship!

Caroline Helsel and Addison Rosser won two matches yesterday in doubles, including a win over a Highland Park Team (6-2,6-2) to secure the runner-up, silver medals, and state qualification! This is our FIRST doubles team to qualify for STATE, so these young ladies are making LT History! State is just two weeks away. CONGRATS!

ISM FINAL PRESENTATION NIGHT: Tuesday April 19

Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) Final Presentation Night is the culminating event of students’ year-long study of a topic of their choosing.

After conducting extensive research and interviews with professionals, students have obtained a mentor and spent the spring semester developing an original product which benefits society, their career field, or provides foundational learning for a future career. There will be a come-and-go showcase where the community can engage with all students and a casual informal manner about their accomplishments on Tuesday, April 19th, from 6:15PM - 7:45PM. At 8PM students will complete their Final Presentation about their ISM journey.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING

To report an absence, click the "Report an Absence" icon: LTHS Website.

Parents must report the absence from their email account; students should not self-report.
Doctor's notes may be turned in within 3 days of return, or electronically emailed: LTHSAttendance@friscoisd.org
Please have patience when checking HAC for updated excuses. One attendance clerk is processing doctor's notes / absences / student travel for 2,000 students. After reporting an absence, allow a few days for an "unexcused" absence to reflect the updated status. Thank you!

LIBRARY BOOK NARRATION OPPORTUNITY

Summer will be here before we know it!

If there is a particular children's book that you loved to read as a child to celebrate summertime (or vacation or any summer holidays), we would love for you to make a video reading the book for our elementary students!

Please fill out THIS FORM and more information will be emailed to you.

Contact our LT Librarian, Ashley Hill, with any questions: hillas@friscoisd.org

LTHS COUNSELOR CORNER

SECONDARY SUMMER SCHOOL

Secondary Summer School Webinar is on Wednesday, May 4th @6PM: Click Here to RSVP

SENIORS - FINANCIAL AID REMINDER

Seniors/Senior Parents: Before graduation, every Senior must complete the FAFSA or the waiver form, per Texas law.

See FAFSA LINK for details. If you do not plan to complete the FAFSA, please complete the opt out form using the tile found in the Guardian Gateway (for parents), or the Student Portal (for Seniors who are already 18)

ALL SENIORS MUST DO ONE OR THE OTHER BEFORE GRADUATION!

If you and your students are looking for scholarships, please have your student login to their Xello Account.

NEED VOLUNTEER HOUR IDEAS?

Students looking for Volunteer Opportunities: Click Here

COURSE REQUEST CHANGES NOW OPEN UNTIL APRIL 15th - UPDATED INFORMATION

Students and parents have received a copy of the student’s course request via email for next year reflecting what they requested in February. If students want to make changes, they must use the Google Form Link that was in the email. The student must be logged in to his/her FISD Google account to access the form.

The link may only be used one time, so please be certain of changes before hitting the submit button. The Google Form opened on April 1^st and will close on April 15^th at 4:30pm. If you have already submitted a change, it will take the counselors a few days to make the update. There is no need to print or scan the form back with the changes. All changes are done through the above Google Form link.

Google Form closes April 15^th at 4:30pm

CHASING CHILDHOOD

Join Frisco ISD Guidance & the Council of PTAs on April 20th for a screening of the documentary Chasing Childhood and discussion: CLICK HERE for details

GPA OPT-OUT

In order to encourage commitment and retention to a Fine Arts or Athletics program for a full four years and encourage participation in the upper level courses in these areas, students have the option to exclude from the weighted GPA calculation one credit course each year - in grades 11 and 12. This allows juniors and seniors who are on track to meet all graduation requirements to participate in the following programs in the third and/or fourth year on a GPA-exempt basis. This option should only be considered by students who have a weighted GPA of 5.0 or greater.

The eligible single courses include the following:

Theater/Tech Theater
Dance/Drill Team
Cheerleading
Band (Not to include ensemble)
Color Guard
Choir
Orchestra
Athletics Manager (Does not include off-campus PE)
Athletic Trainer

To exclude a course from the weighted GPA calculation, students must have two years of participation in the single program of interest in two previous school years during high school. Students must complete the "GPA OPT-OUT" FORM by the deadline of April 15^th to request an exemption for next school year. The exemption form can be found in the student portal under the “GPA Opt-Out” tile. The GPA exemption in Fine Arts only applies for areas of Fine Arts that do not contain options for weighted credit; thus Art is not an eligible area (Advanced and AP Art courses are available in the four-year pathways). See the 2022-2023 Academic Guide for information. All information regarding GPA for Rank can be found in FISD's GPA for Rank Policy.

Deadline for offer:

Monday, May 9th

Collin College TUiTION / Fee Credit

Collin College knows that the last two years have been very unique for graduating seniors. We am extremely excited to announce that Collin College is providing tuition and fee credits for up to six credit hours this summer for all graduating seniors in our service area! Whether they are attending Collin in the fall, headed to a university, or not sure what their next step may be, this is an incredible opportunity to help springboard them into their goals.

Check our website updated for eligibility information: Click Here for Details. Students must enroll by May 9th. For any questions, please contact your College and Career Counselor or dualcredit@collin.edu.

FISD+ Flyer-2.pdf

Summer School 2022 Flyer-2.pdf

FISD Lifeguard Employment Ad.pdf

FISD LIFEGUARD EMPLOYMENT

In an effort to attract and recruit lifeguards, FISD is offering a free lifeguard class to FISD students who are willing to work at our pools.

What: FREE LIFEGUARD CLASS! (Students will have to pay the $30 fee to Red Cross to get their card, but that includes a 90% discount.)

When: Saturday & Sunday, April 23-24, 8AM to 6PM

Where: Eubanks Natatorium

How to get in on this deal:

Fill out the job application online: Aquatics Employment Click Here
Respond to this google form: Lifeguard Questionnaire

PARCHMENT TRANSCRIPTS

Official Transcripts: In order for a college to accept a transcript through Parchment, it must be sent DIRECTLY to the college through Parchment. (If you request the transcript to be sent to YOUR own email, then forward it to the college, they WILL NOT accept it.)

Transcripts can be ordered through Parchment at the link: Click Here Orders

To access instructions, visit the Parchment Support page: Parchment Support

Home Tab with helpful tips: Click Sheets Parchment

You should add a personal email address to your account. This will ensure that you continue to have access after graduation. Click Here to PLACE ORDER

Our registrar is alerted through Parchment for every transcript ordered. The process can take 3-5 days during peak processing times, so be sure you take this delay into consideration if you have a deadline approaching.

If you need help with technical issues, contact Parchment Support : Click Here

SENIOR RECEPTIONS: ELEMENTARY

Taylor Grads only: Register Here for Breakfast

Senior Receptions Middle Schools - FOWLER GRADS

Flyer Falcon Final.pdf

Senior Receptions Middle Schools - CLARK GRADS

FISD VOTES REGISTRATION INVITATION

On Thursday, April 21st from 5-7 PM, Centennial High School's National Honor Society is hosting an opportunity for voter registration.

"FISD Votes" is a district-wide voter registration drive to register high schoolers to vote. The drive will take place at Centennial's west end, outside the auditorium entrance.

ALL 18 year olds, including 17+10 months olds, can stop by Centennial HS to get registered. We look forward to seeing LTHS students!

Spring Job Fair 2022.pdf

FISD JOB FAIR

LTHS will be hosting the FISD Job Fair on Saturday, April 23rd. Anyone is invited to attend and learn more about specific opportunities.

Search current job postings here: FISD EMPLOYMENT

Apply here: FISD JOB APPLICATIONS

PTSA APRIL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Please support our PTSA and our LT community in April with a membership for just $10. Our membership goal this month is 15 new members. Participation in our PTSA meetings and events is optional, and we welcome all parents and students!

Click here to join our PTSA or call 1-800-TalkPTA.

PTSA CELEBRATES LIBRARIANS

Please join us in celebrating National School Librarian Day and National Library Week.

We appreciate all that librarians do for our students to support their success!

Thank you, Ms. Hill!

“DID YOU KNOW?” SPONSORED by LT PTSA

You can find answers to most questions in the Parent Portal: district news, events, and lunch menus, as well as links to A/B day calendar, Canvas, HAC, social media, reporting absences, and more!

CLICK HERE FOR PARENT PORTAL - Most links that any parent would need:

Click Here to ENTER a chance to win a $25 Andy’s gift card anytime between April 14-April 21!

PTSA News and Programs

April 20, 6:30pm-7:30pm - PTSA Meeting & Elections. Join us in the LT Cafe for our PTSA Membership Meeting and Board Officer Election.
April 20, 6:30pm - Chasing Childhood Presentation. Join us at the Frisco ISD Admin Bldg, 5515 Ohio Dr., Frisco. We have teamed up with Frisco ISD Counseling to present. All work and no play is no way for kids to grow up. See flyer for details.
April 25-29 - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week Help us show appreciation for our LT Staff; we have a plan for every day of the week and need your help to make it happen (see FLYER below):
1. 1. - Click here to donate money
    - Click here to volunteer your time
May 1, 3:30-5:30PM - 2022 Baccalaureate Ceremony for Seniors & Families. Click here to register (see FLYER below).
May 11, 6-7PM - FREE Special Program Entrepreneur & recent Cornell University Graduate Alex Quian offers a program for high school students and their parents covering academic success and non-academic opportunities. This program is geared towards high school students and parents. Register: Click Here See flyer for details.
May 12, 6:30PM - Powder Puff Game featuring Seniors VS. Juniors. Click here to sign up See flyer for details.

PTSA CLASS OF 2022 EVENTS!

Visit our SENIOR WEBSITE at Trailblazerseniors.com

Sign up for our last two events of the year, or click on our DONATION LINKS to contribute easy items such as gift cards, prizes, Gatorade, & paper supplies.

PTSA HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

PARKING PASSES

Students need a parking permit to park on campus: Click Here for Form
The parking pass fee is $30 for the second semester, and is now available in Online School Fees. Don't forget your driver's license and copy of insurance.
Student Parking (blue section on map) restricts drop offs and exits, for the safety of students, staff, and visitors.

LTHS Remind Codes

We use Remind to communicate with students/parents in real time. Feel free to join!

Class of 2022 - text “@lths2022” to 81010
Class of 2023 - text “@lths2023” to 81010
Class of 2024 - text “@lths2024” to 81010
Class of 2025 - text “@lt2025” to 81010

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