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LEE HIGH SCHOOL

ATTEND TODAY, ACHIEVE TOMORROW

Motto: "Aspire, Expect, Achieve"

Fully Accredited 2019

Lee High School

276-346-0173

200 Generals Lane

Jonesville VA 24263

From Our Principal

Welcome to the Lee High School website. Lee High School is a great school, located in the heart of Southwest VA. We are dedicated to the best possible education for our students. Our faculty is dedicated to teaching your students with passion and excellence. There are many opportunities for a widerange of extra-curricular activities that engage students' many talents and interests. Lee High is committed to giving your child the best opportunities to succeed.

Lee High School is a school with a strong sense of community and unity. I look forward to a great year as we move towards a more normal school year. Let's make 2023-2024 a great school year.

Brian Coomer

Mission Statement

The faculty and staff of Lee High School will provide the highest standard of education to students of all ability levels to enable them to meet the standards of an ever-changing world. We will consistently provide updated technology and innovative educational techniques and strategies to meet the educational, vocational, social, psychological, and physiological needs and interests of our students. We will strive to prepare students to be responsible citizens who have an appreciation for our democratic way of life.

History or Lee High School

Lee High School is located at 200 Generals Lane, Jonesville, Virginia 24263. The school was named for former Virginia Governor Richard Henry “Lighthorse Harry” Lee and proudly displays a Revolutionary Era General as its mascot. Lee High School is Division 2A in the Mountain 7 District. Serving 900+ students, it is one of two high schools, and the largest of the ten schools in the Lee County Public School System. The geographical range of Lee High School’s service area ranges approximately 30 miles. Lee High School opened in September of 1989. For more information about Lee High School Click the above link "More" then click on "About".

VDOE School Quality Profile

Click here to see the School Quality Profile

**School Improvement Plan may be found here.

2025 VHSL Girls' Indoor Co-State Champions

Savana Parsons Named 2025 VHSL Girls' Indoor Track MVP

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Lee High Girls Indoor Track team. The Generals are the VHSL Co-State Indoor Track Champions, tying with Floyd County in the VHSL Championships on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 5-6.

Congratulations to Savana Parsons, who won the VHSL Girls Indoor Long Jump and High Jump, was a member of the third-place 4x200 meter relay and finished 8th in the 55m.

Congratulations to the following All-State participants: Baylee Butina-2nd 55m hurdles, 2nd Long Jump, and 5th 300m

Allie Jones- 8th in the 1000m, Addie Carter-3rd in the shot put

Makayla Edens, Baylee Butina, Madison Galloway, and Savana Parsons finished 3rd in the 4x200m

Julia Britton, Savana Parsons, Allie Jones, and Madison Galloway finished 8th in the 4x400m

Congratulations to the Boys' Indoor Track team on their 5th place finish at the VHSL Indoor Championships The following athletes placed All-State

Konner Early finished 2nd in the long jump, 5th in the triple jump, and 7th in the 55m

Owen Grace finished 4th in the 500m, Brycen Miller finished 5th in the shot put

Konner Early, Elijah Stafford, Stephen May, and Owen Grace finished 5th in the 4x400m

Congratulations to the Boys' VHSL Indoor 4x200 Runner-Up

Stephen May, Karder Pendergraft, Konner Early and Owen Grace

2024-2025 Region 2D Girls and Boys Indoor Track Champions

Congratulations to Owen and Eli Penix, All-State Wrestling

Owen Penix placed 6th (144 lbs) and Eli Penix placed 4th (132 lbs) in the VHSL Class 2 Wrestling Championships

2024-2025 Lee High Generals Basketball

Congratulations to All-District Chorus Selections

Cross Country Boys and Girls place at state

The Lee High School Boys finished fourth and the girls finished sixth at the VHSL State Cross Country Championships. Congratulations to both teams on a great season

Golf fnishes the season with a third place State Finish

2025 Fall Sports Team

2024-2025 Cell Phone Policy

Announcements

2023-2024 Lee High School Bell Schedule

School Day - 8:05 - 3:05

HR: 1st Block: 8:05-9:40

2nd Block: 9:45-11:14

3rd Block: 11:20-1:25

4th Block: 1:30-3:05

Please scroll down the main page to find online resources on how to use Google Classroom, Canvas for students and parents, using GetHelp, and SOL tutorials.

Guidance Department News Lee High School Counselors

***************************REMINDERS***********************

All 18 year old men are required by federal law to register for the US Selective Service. You can register at the Post Office or through the Internet (http://www.sss.gov).

Work Permits - Must be issued electronically @ www.doli.virginia.gov

“Stay positive.

Better days are on the way.”

~Unknown

Requirements for AIMS

In order to qualify for the AIMS Scholarship, a high school student must meet all of the following requirements by the date of high school graduation:

Achieve grades of at least a “C” or better in each of the required high school courses
- The required high school courses include:
  - 4 credits of English
  - 4 credits of Mathematics (Algebra I plus three additional higher mathematics courses)
  - 3 credits of Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science)
  - 3 credits of Social Studies (History, Government, Geography, Economics)
  - 2 credits of a single Foreign Language OR 2 credits of Technical Courses in the same track
  - 1 computer related course
Maintain a 95% school attendance rate from grades 9-12. (No more than 36 days missed)
Have no out of school suspensions
Complete 20 verified hours of community service before high school graduation
Students enrolled in courses (or working on community service requirements) that are required for AIMS during their final semester of high school will be confirmed eligible/not eligible upon review of your final transcript.
Complete the online AIMS/MECC Scholarship application at www.mecc.edu/scholarships.
Enroll at MECC beginning with the Fall semester immediately following high school graduation and maintain enrollment each Fall and Spring semester until completion of the AIMS program
For AIMS Scholars who graduated high school prior to 2017, you must maintain a 2.0 cumulative and a 2.0 semester GPA for each semester of attendance. For AIMS Scholars graduating high school in 2017, you must maintain a 2.25 cumulative and a 2.25 semester GPA for each semester of attendance.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov for each

Scholarships

ACT Registration: Register at act.org/bts
SAT Registration: Register at sat.org/register

George F. Cridlin Memorial Scholarship: George F. Cridlin lived his life to serve others and support our community. In his honor, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one Lee High student and one Thomas Walker student who embody that same spirit of service. To Apply: Write a short essay on what community service means to you and how you can serve, even in uncertain times. Why is it important? Describe how you helped your community in the past and how you intend to serve others in the future.

December 2024

Scholarships

ACT Registration: Register at act.org/bts
SAT Registration: Register at sat.org/register
Hagan Scholarship: High achieving, goal driven seniors are encouraged to apply @www.hsfmo.org. Deadline: December 1, 2024
2025 BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship Award: Seniors are encouraged to apply online at www.bbbstudentofintegrity.org. Deadline: January 31, 2025
PVEC Washington Tour: High School Juniors who are members of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative are eligible to participate. Contact Kelsey Bryant (kbryant@pve.coop). Deadline: February 14, 2025
William & Mary Scholars Award: The Commonwealth Impact Program is part of our ongoing commitment to partner with high schools to identify talented students who will thrive at William & Mary. Seniors interested in attending William & Mary who possess the following are encouraged to speak with the School Counselor about being nominated: Academic Ability, First Generation or Limited Income, and Interest in diverse people and perspectives.
Woodson Scholars (Berea College): African American juniors who are active in their community, school, civic, and/or church organizations, demonstrate financial need, and have a cumulative (unweighted) high school GPA of 3.4 or higher are eligible for this award. Deadline: February 14, 2025
Hurst Scholars (Berea College): High School juniors who will be exceptional First-Generation College Students, with resilience, perseverance, and grit, demonstrate financial need, and have a cumulative (unweighted) high school GPA of 3.4 or higher are eligible for this award. Deadline: February 14, 2025
Jacob Sprinkle Memorial Scholarship: The purpose for the Jacob Sprinkle Memorial Scholarship is intended to award graduating seniors from Lee County, Virginia high schools (Lee High School and Thomas Walker High School) Claiborne County, Tennessee (Claiborne County High School and Cumberland Gap High School) planning to pursue higher education and a career in Pediatric Healthcare, Education, or Ministry. Deadline: February 1, 2025 https://www.cfmt.org/funds/jacob-sprinkle-memorial-scholarship/
BLAST Education Program: Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST), FREE summer residential STEM program for 8th and 9th grade students in Virginia! BLAST offers students a unique opportunity to explore their passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields through immersive experiences and career exploration. This free program allows selected students to spend 3 days and nights at either ODU, RU, UVA, VT, or W&M. Led by university faculty, students engage in hands-on STEM activities, attend demonstrations, tours, and guest speaker sessions. The BLAST application window closes Saturday, February 1, 2025. Visit vsgc.odu.edu/blast.

Dates to Remember

Food City School Bucks Challenge: Link your Valucard online at FOODCITY.COM/SCHOOLBUCKS to start earning cash for Lee High School
Math Tutoring: Tuesday & Thursday from 3:10 - 4:10 in Room 315 with Ms. Stewart. Sign-Ups on Monday and Wednesday
Seniors: Please stop by the Counseling Office to schedule your Senior Interview
12/14/2024: Winter Formal (7:00-10:00 in LHS Gym)
12/20/2024: End of Second Nine Weeks - Half Day
12/23/2024- 1/3/2025: No School
12/23/24-1/3/25: No School
1/6/2025: Teacher Workday
1/7/2025: First Day of Semester 2
1/7/2025: First Semester Report Cards
1/15/2024: ASVAB administered to all Juniors @ 8:30 in the Library
2/7/2025: Progress Reports
3/14/2025: End of 3rd 9 Weeks - Half Day
3/21/2025: 3rd Nine Week Report Cards
3/24-28/2025: No School
4/18-21/2025: No School
4/23/2025: Progress Reports
5/23/2025: End of 4th Nine Weeks- Half Day

*****************************REMINDERS************************

All 18 year old men are required by federal law to register for the US Selective Service. You can register at the Post Office or through the Internet (http://www.sss.gov).
Work Permits - Must be issued electronically @ www.doli.virginia.gov

Lee High School Counselors

Sharon Fortner

sharon.fortner@lee.k12.va.us

Brenda Graham

brenda.graham@lee.k12.va.us

LCCTC & 8th Grade Counselor

Renee Chester

renee.chester@lee.k12.va.us

Career Navigator, MECC

To Be Announced

Talent Search, MECC

Matt Fields

MFields@mecc.edu

Dual Enrollment & Governor’s School Coordinator, MECC

Christy Owens

COwens@mecc.edu

GRASP

Aleigha Cope

aleigha.cope@lee.k12.va.us

Lee High School CEEB Code:

471155

VCCS Virtual Computer Lab through MyMECC

The VCCS has created a Virtual Computing Lab (VCL). The Virtual Computers (VCs) are available for any VCCS student, no matter their device, and require a very small amount of bandwidth.

What will be specifically helpful for dual enrollment students is that they can use their Chromebooks to access the VCL, bringing MECC campus computers to their high-school Chromebooks. For example, if a student is in a DE - ITE 119 class, students can use their Chromebook to log in to MyMECC & the VCL and get a virtual computer with Windows OS and MS Office.

The link below provides some basic information about the VCL and some short tutorials for accessing/using the VCL on various types of devices.

Article - Virtual Computing Lab (VCL) (vccs.edu)

You can contact Ritchie Deel (rdeel@mecc.edu), helpdesk@mecc.edu, or Brenda Graham if you have any questions.

2023 Faculty and Staff (update to come)

What's Happening

Oct 31

Scholastic Bowl

Lee @ John Battle

Nov. 1

Lee vs John Battle

Football

Away- 7:00 p.m.

Nov. 8

Lee vs Abingdon

Football

Away- 7:00 p.m

Aug. 14

Powell Valley National Bank

Invitational

Home

Lee TV Episodes 1 and 2- 2022-2023

Student Code of Conduct

Attached please find the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct Book and the required two forms that parents need to sign and return to the school. The electronic version is now on the division website under "Student Resources". with the Code of Conduct Book as an attachment.

Click here for the 2023-2024 Code of Conduct Book.

Spotlight:

Using GetHelp

The Lee County School system is launching a new site that will assist staff and students with getting the help they need for technology and maintenance needs at school or with their school issued devices. Students and all staff will have the ability to complete their own help tickets and interact (answer questions or chat) with the technician assigned to their ticket. Follow the directions below to create a ticket:

Click on the following link to go to the GetHelp Create a ticket site: https://leecps.gethelphss.com/

Or click on the side box LCPS Student/Parent Technology Ticket.

Select “Sign in”

You will automatically be prompted to either select your google login (your @leecoschools.com or @lee.k12.va.us account) if you are already logged in or to login with your google login (your @leecoschools.com or @lee.k12.va.us account) if you are not already.
Once you have logged in, you will be prompted to “Create a ticket.” This is how you report issues with technology or maintenance. All staff and students should complete their own tickets or ask the school technology representative for assistance. Remote students - please use the “Remote Students” button under “Student Issues.” This ensures that someone will call you to make arrangements if your device needs to be brought in to repair. It is important to relay the correct site for your need in order to engage the appropriate staff member.
If you are in the Lee County Career & Technical Center, the Division Central Office or Head Start Main Office, please select “District Office” as your site. If you are in the Head Start Central Office, please check the box that says, “Head Start Main Office.” If you are at the Alt. Ed building, select Pennington Middle School as your site.
After you have created a ticket, keep an eye on your email for updates and/or questions. Sometimes additional information requests are made and you will be notified of these via email. You can also respond to these via email.
You can also log in to the site again and see your active tickets. You can read updates and add comments if there is additional information to relay. You can even add comments to closed tickets if there is more information to relay.

Lee High School - Jonesville, VAStream high school sports live and on demand on any device with the NFHS Network.

Tutorial Videos for Students and Parents on Google Classroom and Canvas

Parents and students who need a refresher course on how to use Google Classroom or learn how to use Canvas, please click onto the videos below.

Google Classroom for Students

How to Use Google Classroom for Parents!.mp4

Google Classroom for Parents

Parents Guide to Google Classroom in 2020.mp4

Canvas for Students

Canvas LMS - Student Orientation Tour.mp4

Cultivating a Culture of Respect

Lee High School's Non-Discrimination Policy

CultureofRespect.mp4

Coronovirus: What you need to know

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

End-of-Course English SOL Resources

The EOC English SOLs are administered during a student's junior year and are a requirement in order to receive a standard diploma upon graduation from the Lee County Public Schools. The EOC Writing SOL is in March and the EOC Reading SOL is in May.

Composing and Written Expression Anchor Set with Annotations: Click on the following link to read example response and explanations on scoring for the SOL Writing Test. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/english/2010/online_writing/anchor_papers/grade_5_c_and_w.pdf

EOC Reading SOL - Word Segments

On the Reading SOL, students are asked to apply knowledge of word origins and to use structural analysis of roots, affixes, and suffixes to understand complex words. Included in these study sets are common roots, affixes, and suffixes, which are covered in ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade. https://quizlet.com/class/3498781/

EOC Reading SOL Review

These study sets are organized by SOL strands that are tested on the EOC Reading SOL. The terms were pulled from the Curriculum Guide, and they may appear on the SOL. https://quizlet.com/class/3481556/

Math Help

Students interested in finding online tutorials to help prepare for the Math SOL tests or simply to find tutorials to help in Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, click on the following sites.

Below: LEE HIGH News, Highlights, Sports Updates, LEETV, Guidance News and LCCT Center News

Happy 33rd Anniversary Lee High School Lee High School 2020

The following video was recorded three years ago and we keep it up for you to enjoy the memories for those who wish to look back at the beginning of Lee High School.

Lee High School opened its doors for the first time on September 5, 1989. In honor of 33 Years of Lee High School, we present a look back at the beginning of Lee High School.

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Lee TV's GENERAL CONNECTION: Past Episodes/Alumni Highlights

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LEE TV

"GENERAL CONNECTION"

WITH YOUR HOSTS

BRONWEN FISCHER and Chelsie Alsup

Welcome to Lee TV's General Connection. We are bringing back a blast from the past as we hope to bring you weekly updates on Lee High news. We also will be adding a segment on Lee High School Alumni Success Stories, a true "General Connection". We are proud of all of our Alumni and want to share with you all of the great stories of what they are doing. So check back with us each week as we bring you LEE TV's "General Connection".

Alumni Stories: Episode 1

Fuller Cridlin- Commonwealth Attorney Lee County
Cameron Thompson, General Manager, Applebees
Dr. Josh and Kelsey Herring, R.N.
Lt. Kory DeFore- U. S. Navy Pilot (Ret.) Lockheed-Martin Flight simulator trainer F-35
Terah DeFore- Former Interior Designer, presently Teacher

Alumni Stories: Episode 2

Chuck Slemp- Commonwealth Attorney Wise County
Cody Haley, Law Student LMU Law, Knoxville, TN
Brooke Haley, Veterinary Technician, Lee Co. Animal Hospital
Johnny Myers, Lead Guitar Mark Wills, Nashville, TN

Alumni Stories Episode 3

Drs. Lewis and Courtney Muse- UT Medical Center/Fort Sander Regional Hospital
Austin Dean-USP-Lee
CJ Woliver- Social Media Producer at NASCAR on FOX

Alumni Stories Episode 4

Hillary Frederick 2011
Brandi Napier 2007
Mandy Goins 1998
Eric Carroll Class 1997
Brittany Pendergraft 2009

Alumni Stories Episode 5

Jamie Cluesman, Class of 2003, Head Basketball Coach UVA-Wise

Leslie Chadwell Myer class of 2004, manager Customer Success Team in North America for Wolter Wluwer Health

Sidney Kolb, Class of 2002, Attorney in Lee County

Cody Rutherfod, Class of 2009, a Tech Solutions Architect

Taylor Ray Holbrook, Country Music Musician

Alumni Story Episode 5.1

Cody and Jamie Wolford

Sky Night Pilot, Greeneville, TN

Tuck Mapping Solutions, Inc. Pilot

We invite all Alumni to send us a video update on what you have been doing. Just video a message 30 seconds or more and tell us your name and "Class of...". Then add what you have done since high school and what you are doing now. Add an inspirational message to our students if you like. Email your video to Angela Thomas (angela.thomas@lee.k12.va.us) and we will add you to our Alumni video segments. All that we ask is that you be respectful in message and language. All episodes of Lee TV and Alumni Stories will be added to a page that will be under the "Quick links" link at the top of the web page.

Lee Vocational and Technical School News

Cyber Bullying

§ 18.2-152.7:1. Harassment by computer; penalty.

If any person, with the intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass any person, shall use a computer or computer network to communicate obscene, vulgar, profane, lewd, lascivious, or indecent language, or make any suggestion or proposal of an obscene nature, or threaten any illegal or immoral act, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (Virginia Law, Code of Virginia)

Virginia’s cyber bullying laws

Sadly, teens are often the victims of Internet slander by their classmates and adults. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released Guidelines and Resources for Internet Safety in Schools that establish policies for student behavior and consequences of violations. In 2009, the legislature passed §22.1-279.6 of the Code of Virginia to govern the Board of Education model policy for the prohibition of bullying, harassment and intimidation through the Internet and social media platforms..Using the Internet to threaten, stalk and harass another person is illegal under §18.2-60 and §18.2-152.7:1 of the Code of Virginia. (Internet & Social Media Defamation, Denton and Denton, Attorneys at Law)

"According to the First Amendment, students have the right to post what they want on social media networks and should be able to do so without consequence. However, since cyber-bullying can result in violence, it may not be protected by the First Amendment." (The Student Voice, 2013)

STOP BULLYING

Types of Bullying

Bullying comes in many forms. It occurs repeatedly and is a way for the perpetrator to show their power. Whether the bullying is verbal, physical, relational, or cyberbullying, the results are detrimental.

Verbal bullying involves spoken words. The person may threaten or call names. They may use disrespectful language toward family, friends, or specifically aimed at their target.
Physical bullying is aggression in the form of hitting, kicking, pushing, or any unwanted touch.
Relational bullying involves purposely excluding someone from activities, groups, or events through social tactics.
Cyberbullying includes using social media, texts, and the internet to spread rumors, lies, or mean messages about a person.

Each type of bullying may have similar effects on the targeted person. They may withdraw even from their family or become mysteriously ill often. It’s essential to keep an open line of communication with children and students. Encourage students to participate in activities outside the home. Teach children the appropriate use of the internet, social media, and text. Have daily discussions with family members about their day. Set boundaries for behavior and provide a role model for how you expect them to behave and treat others.

The U.S. Department of Human Services set up a hotline that’s available 24/7 to receive assistance stopping bullying. Call 1-800-273-8255.

In the U.S., the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Also, in the U.S., the Suicide National Hopeline is 1-800-784-2433. Spanish is 1-888-628-9454.

Home Schooling Tips

YouTube offers many tutorials for parents trying to home school during these months off for the pandemic. Simply go to YouTube and type in any class and add the tag "tutorial". Math tutorials for all ages and courses, as well as foreign languages can all be found to help fill in the gaps until our students can be back in the classroom with us. Of course, you may always contact your child's teacher and we will offer any help to you. Simply put the teachers first name.last name.@lee.k12.va.us; example: angela.thomas@lee.k12.va.us

Nondiscrimination Policy
The Lee County School Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, or status as a parent. This attitude will prevail in all of its policies concerning staff, students, educa- tional programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.
The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Lee County School Division’s non-discrimi- nation policies:
The Director of Secondary and Middle Schools, Lee County Public Schools, 153 School Board Place, Jonesville, VA 24263, phone: 276-346-2107 as the Compliance Officer responsible for identifying, investigating, preventing and remedying pro- hibited discrimination. Complaints of discrimination may also be made to the Alternate Compliance Officer, the Director of Federal Programs Lee County Public Schools, 153 School Board Place, Jonesville, VA 24263, phone: 276-346-2107.
Complaints of discrimination regarding disability may be made to the 504 Coordinator, Lee County Public Schools, 153 School Board Place, Jonesville, VA 24263, phone: 276-346-2107.

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