Principal's Message
Greetings Vikings
The 2017-18 school year has begun. Our mission is to provide your child every opportunity to prepare them for a college or career path after high school. We offer a variety of social events (sports, performances, organizations…) which engage students and provide connections that last a life time.
ID badges are a requirement and they must have them at all times. If a student needs a new ID badge, they need to stop by the office. A replacement badge has a $5.00 cost.
Make sure you and your child are following their progress through BCPSONE. I want to encourage parents to utilize their BCPSONE account to track their child’s progress and communicate with the teachers. We utilize the call home “Messenger” phone system, so please make sure we have your correct number if you are not receiving messages. You can also follow us on TWITTER @LansdowneViking to see all the great things our students accomplish.
Our Fall Sports are now in full swing and in November Winter sports will begin. Your child must have a GPA of 2.0 at the end of each quarter. The report card grades impact the beginning of a season as well as the end of a season. First Quarter ends October 28th. That means interims are coming out at the end of September.
The key to success is based on attendance, it is the number one factor when it comes to graduation and acceleration in academics. Our doors open at 7:15am & class starts at 7:30am. With the A/B schedule students need to balance their class assignments, a class only meets 22 times a quarter.
Students that arrive late to school are late to 1st period. This has a negative impact on the 1st period class. Students are not allowed to leave campus unless they are being dismissed early and a parent has signed them out from the office.
Parents please bring your ID with you if you are:
1. Visiting classrooms, 2. Having a meeting with teachers or guidance, 3. Going to an IEP/ 504 /SST Meeting, 4. Picking up a student to go home early, & 5. Picking up a student from the nurse (go to office first).
This year the senior prom will be FREE for any senior on track to graduate and receives ALL passing grades for Quarters 1, 2, & 3. Remember students need to meet the HSA, SSLH & credit requirements to graduate.
Please join the PTSA and help us make Lansdowne High the best place for an education. Working together creates a strong support system to help prepare your child for their future.
Ken Miller
Principal
Lansdowne High
