From the Principal`s Desk

Lakewood High School - 14100 Franklin Boulevard, Lakewood, Ohio - 216.529.4028
From the Principal’s Desk
This month’s issue of the “Ranger Roundup” contains very important information about upcoming
state-wide testing windows with dates of modified and late start schedules. Also included are AP
and Senior and Underclassmen Final Exam Schedules.
Our goal during all of the upcoming testing is to maintain, as much as possible, a sense of
normalcy and continued instructional coherence for students. We learned last year that
accomplishing that goal effectively within a normal school day schedule, with our current space
and technology limitations, is next to impossible. We understand that modifying the high school
schedule for seven days creates an additional burden on parents and we do not make these
changes lightly.
The A.I.R. state-wide testing will take place for students in English I, English II, Biology,
Government, Geometry, Algebra I, and U.S. History only. Students participating in testing will be
instructed to report to their testing rooms by 8:45 am. Lunch will be served from 11:45am- 12:25
pm for students who test and those who want to have school lunch provided to them. Students
not testing and not coming for lunch will arrive at 12:30 pm. All students will follow a modified
four period bell schedule in the afternoon. You will find more details about which tests are being
given on which days on the next page.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we adjust to meet the new graduation
requirements and prepare students for this latest generation of assessments. As always, please
let me know if you have questions or concerns.
Regards,
Keith Ahearn
LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPRING 2016 STATE-WIDE A.I.R. TESTING
Thursday, April 21 – Friday, April 29
Morning testing schedule for indicated classes
Thursday
4/21
English I
Friday
4/22
English II
Monday
4/25
Biology
Tuesday
4/26
Government
Wednesday
4/27
Geometry
8:45 am
Students report to testing sites
9:00 am
Testing begins
11:40
am
11:4512:25
Thursday
4/28
Algebra I
Friday
4/29
U.S.
History
All students released from testing sites
Open Lunch Period
All regular A.I.R testing will be administered in LHS South classrooms.
ESL and Special Education students will be assigned to specific testing locations.
These students will receive notifications prior to testing.
Students who are not testing should arrive at 12:30 pm
Afternoon bell schedule for ALL students
Time
Thursday
4/21
Friday
4/22
Monday
4/25
Tuesday
4/26
Wednesday
4/27
Thursday
4/28
Friday
4/29
12:30pm1:03pm
2nd Period
6th Period
1st Period
5th Period
9th Period
4th Period
1st Period
1:09pm1:42pm
3rd Period
7th Period
2nd Period
6th Period
3rd Period
5th Period
2nd Period
1:48pm2:21pm
4th Period
8th Period
3rd Period
7th Period
2nd Period
6th Period
8th Period
2:27pm3:00pm
5th Period
9th Period
4th Period
8th Period
1st Period
7th Period
9th Period
A.I.R testing replaces the old Ohio Graduation test.
2016 ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM SCHEDULE (preliminary)
Date
Time
Exam
Est. # Tests
Mon. May 2
7:30 a.m.
Chemistry
19
LHS Lecture Hall 2
Tues. May 3
11:30 a.m.
Art History
10
LHS Lecture Hall 2
Wed. May 4
7:30 a.m.
Eng. Lit. & Comp.(12) 37
LHS Lecture Hall 2
Thurs. May 5
7:30 a.m.
Calculus AB
55
Univ. of Akron Lakewood
Thurs. May 5
7:30 a.m.
Calculus BC
10
LHS Lecture Hall 2
Fri. May 6
7:30 a.m.
U.S. History
78
Univ. of Akron Lakewood
Fri. May 6
11:30 a.m.
European History
17
LHS Lecture Hall 2
Mon. May 9
7:30 a.m.
Music Theory
9
LHS Lecture Hall 2
Mon. May 9
7:30 a.m.
Biology
Mon. May 9
11:30 a.m.
Physics C Mechanics 16
LHS Lecture Hall 2
Tues. May 10
7:30 a.m.
U.S. Government
Univ. of Akron Lakewood
Tues. May 10
11:30 a.m.
French
Wed. May 11
7:30 a.m.
Eng. Lang. & Comp. (11)
100
Thurs. May 12
11:30 a.m.
Statistics
LHS Lecture Hall 2
22
74
2
35
Tentative Location
Univ. of Akron Lakewood
LHS Lecture Hall 2
Univ. of Akron Lakewood
SENIOR EXAM SCHEDULE – 2016
The senior exam schedule follows the regular nine period school schedule, with the exception of
9th period. Seniors are expected to attend all classes each day and will take exams on the
designated days. Please follow this schedule so students do not have more than three exams on
one day.
*Teachers who have classes that include majority Seniors may choose to give the exam following
the Senior Exam Schedule.
PERIODS
Thursday,
May 19
1
4
7
Friday,
May 20
2
5
8
Monday,
3
6
9
May 23
(Seniors Last Day- Senior Reception-3 p.m. in Lecture Hall 1)
Tuesday
May 24
MAKEUPS
A.M. ONLY
Each teacher must submit a Senior Failure List via Google Docs
by 12pm., May 24, even if you had no failures or seniors.
Please make sure you have contacted parents.
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
Recently, I was one of 20 superintendents who co-signed a letter to our state School Board members, state
legislators and leaders at the Ohio Department of Education. The letter asked for these groups to involve
those of us at the district level more in the process when it comes to making laws and handing down
mandates that affect our students and staff. In addition, we ask for a new state superintendent that can
balance the perspective of all groups advocating for high quality public education and change in the
overemphasis on state assessments and the results. You can find the complete letter here and on our web
site. It is important that our leaders in Columbus know that we at the local level will always represent our
students’ and teachers’ needs first.
Jeffrey W. Patterson
Superintendent
Board of Education
Tom Einhouse, President
Betsy Bergen Shaughnessy, Vice President
Emma Petrie Barcelona,
Linda Beebe
Edward Favre
Superintendent Chat
On Wednesday, April 20, Superintendent Jeff
Patterson will hold his final Superintendent
Chat of the school year. The chat will take
place at 6 pm in the Ranger Café at Lakewood
High School. Light refreshments will be
available. No reservations are needed, just
show up with your questions and comments!
Hope to see you there.
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Guidance News
LHS Guidance Contact Information
Dear Lakewood Students and Families,
It is hard to believe it is the 4th quarter of this school
year! The LHS Guidance staff has really been
promoting our Seniors to check in with Mrs.
Diamond in the Guidance Office to let us know their
post-secondary plans. We are also encouraging
seniors to log into Naviance and indicate which
college they will be attending as soon as they make
this decision. This data will the community know the
percentage of students that attend college from
Lakewood High School. The scholarship list is
growing each week. We have paper copies of
applications outside of guidance and all scholarships
are listed on Naviance. Remember that we have
Mrs. Pam Sandoval from College Now as a resource
for financial aid questions.
On April 5th, we will be holding a FAFSA session in
Lecture Hall 2 from 4-6pm to help any students and
parents that still need to submit. Please RSVP to
Mrs. Diamond at (216) 529-4032 if you would like to
attend.
Mrs. Emily Adkins, Dept. Facilitator
(216) 529-4141
Emily.adkins@lakewoodcityschools.org
Mr. Jim Daley, Counselor
(216) 529-4124
Jim.daley@lakewoodcityschools.org
Ms. Nina DeChant, Counselor
(216) 529-4040
Nina.dechant@lakewoodcityschools.org
Mr. Mike Francu, Counselor
(216) 529-4170
Mike.francu@lakewoodcityschools.org
Mrs. Roberta Marcinek, Counselor
(216) 529-4272
Roberta.marcinek@lakewoodcityschools.org
Mrs. Debra Diamond, Secretary
(216) 529-4032
Debra.diamond@lakewoodcityschools.org
On April 6th, we will be holding a senior assembly
during 8th period to (1) vote on commencement
speakers, (2) pass out Evening of Excellence Forms,
(3) give out Senior Night information, (4) have students turn in final transcript request forms, and (5) review
upcoming Government & AP testing information. Remember to check out the book room for information on
graduation, prom, and other senior activities!
Juniors, a reminder that tests such as the ACT and/or SAT are usually taken by juniors at least once during
the spring. Log on to www.actstudent.org and www.collegeboard.org for more information on registration dates
and procedures. The next ACT is April 9th.
A reminder to Sophomores and Freshmen that participating in social and academic extracurricular
opportunities can help make the high school experience more rewarding.
Regards,
The LHS Guidance Staff
For more information, see the Guidance page at http://www.lakewoodcityschools.org/1/Department/196
ROTARY HONORS TOP WEST SHORE STUDENTS
On Monday March 14th, at their annual Outstanding Student Award luncheon, the
Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary Club recognized fourteen West Shore students as the top
performers in their career-technical program. Outstanding student nominees exemplify traits of
leadership, dedication, responsibility, caring, community involvement, and initiative.
Congratulations to the following outstanding students:
Auto Technology
Jackson Nugent
Business Management
Adam Giffels
Community Based Training: GFS
Brendan Moran
Community Based Training: Rae Ann
Colin Murphy
Construction Trades
Nicolas Binfield
Culinary Arts / ProStart
Steven Watkins
Early Childhood Education/Senior Services
Heather Rakes
Electronic Technology
Jack Rohde
Health Careers Technology
Brittany Condon
Interactive Media
Owen Smith
Medical Office Management
Lay Pah
Networking / Cisco
Patrick McGuinness
Project Lead the Way
Nicole Harris
Service Occupations Training
Liam Carroll
Lakewood High School PTA
everychild.onevoice
I hope everyone enjoyed their Spring Break! Please check the
Lakewood City School’s website for events happening at LHS.
Please keep an eye out as the weather is getting warmer and many
children will be riding their bikes to and from school.
We held our elections at our March meeting and I am excited for the
new Board! I would like to welcome Karen Lee as our new president
for next year. We have many new faces on the board as noted below:
Lakewood High School PTA
2016-2017 Slate of Officers and Standing Committees
President: Karen Lee
1st VP: Melissa Harper
2nd VP: Keith Ahearn
Recording Secretary: Dawn Bilski
Corresponding Secretary: Susan Zanghi
Treasurer: Dave Westlake
PTA Council Delegate: Christina McCallum
PTA Council Alternate: Martha Neff
Standing Committee Chairs
Volunteer Coordinator: Melissa Kress
Educator of the Year and Helping Hands: Mona Atfield
Health, Safety, and Welfare: OPEN
Membership: Lisa Mullen-Cimino
Newsletter Editor: Laura Sangree
Reflections: Mona Atfield & Tonya Lloyd-Nanni
Staff Appreciation/Hospitality: Karen Levis and Dahlia Hupcey
PTA Events
PTA provides a cake and drinks for the Senior Reception on May 23.
Parents of seniors usually provide other finger foods, desserts and/or
paper products. We need people to help setup, cleanup and donate
goodies. If you are interested in donating anything or helping please
email me at nerakzingale@att.net.
April 2016
LHS PTA Board Members
President
Karen Zingale
nerakzingale@att.net
1st Vice President
Mona Atfield
mona@pixelfuel.com
2nd Vice President
Keith Ahearn
keith.ahearn@
lakewoodcityschools.org
Recording Secretary
Dawn Bilski
dbilski8@yahoo.com
Corresponding Secretary
Martha Neff
marthaneff@sbcglobal.net
Treasurer
Karen Lee
kmlee@att.net
Council Delegate
Christina McCallum
Council Alternate
Haylee Schwenk
Reminder - Sign up for rewards programs that donate a portion of what you spend to LHS
Heinen’s - www.heinensrewards.com
Target - https://www-secure.target.com/redcard/tcoe/home
GFS - When you shop at GFS, please mention that you are part of LHS PTA. GFS has changed their reward system,
but LHS PTA can still benefit when you shop
Karen Zingale, LHS PTA President
Lakewood High School
14100 Franklin Boulevard, Lakewood, OH 44107
Voice: (216) 529-4028
March 2016
Dear Family and Friends of LHS Seniors,
Lakewood High School Class of 2016 Prom will be on May 14, 2016! A committee is planning an exciting
After Prom party to provide a safe option for our seniors and their guests to entertain themselves after
the actual dance. The fun starts at 11:30 pm and ends at 2:30am.
This party is a 37 year old tradition for Lakewood High School and is funded from donations and
fundraisers! As we continue efforts to raise money to make this year’s party the place to be and to be
seen, we welcome any donations you can give. Donations may be in the form of time, money, food,
prizes, and “gifts in kind.” You can find signups for volunteering and donating at lakewoodafterprom.org.
Also look for upcoming fun money making events to fund the party of the year!
Please contact either co-chair of this year’s After Prom with suggestions, questions, etc.
Sincerely,
After Prom Chairs
Diane Gorsek & Tina Carleton
gorbin2000@yahoo.com
tinankidz@sbcglobal.net
After Prom Fundraising Chair
John Witri
johnwitri@aol.com
216-496-2472
The After Prom is a committee of LHS PTA, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. Our tax identification
number for your records is 34-6001631.
Business donations will be recognized online in addition to other publications.
Enclosed is my donation of
. Make checks payable to LHS After Prom
Committee. (Please mail to After Prom Committee, c/o Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Blvd.,
Lakewood, OH 44107.)
I have an “in-kind” donation of
______________________________________________________________________________.
Contact Cathy Aldrich at 216-280-0311 or imagebycathy@sbcglobal.net to arrange pick up or drop off.
(See below for ideas on possible donations for prizes.)
___ Check out donation and volunteer opportunities at lakewoodafterprom.org
Name ________________________
Phone _________________________
Email _________________________
Plant Spring Flowers & Help Your Children Grow!
Lakewood PTA Flower and Veggie Sale
March 20th - April 20th
Crocuses and daffodils are making their way out of the
ground and trees are beginning to bud. It’s time to order
flowers for your flower beds! Bring a blast of color to your
yard while supporting the Lakewood PTAs. It’s a win-win!
All proceeds from this wonderful fundraiser support Lakewood PTA programs, grants, training,
and advocacy that enhance the education of every Lakewood student. You can make your yard
beautiful or buy that perfect Mother’s Day gift while helping to support educational programs that
benefit children throughout Lakewood.
Dean’s Greenhouse is once again supporting the Lakewood PTAs Annual Flower Fundraiser
with a beautiful selection of high-quality, locally-grown flowers, veggies, and herbs. You can
even place large orders for your business, organization or church!
Online orders are preferred: http://www.myteamworks.org/lakewood-pta
Large Orders/Paper Orders will be taken by emailing or calling:
lakewoodcouncil@gmail.com or 216-221-4846
Pickup:
Saturday, May 9th
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Garfield Middle School
http://www.diversitycenterneo.org/walk_rock_run.html
LAKEWOOD ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
The Lakewood Athletic Boosters organization is proud to support athletics in both the Lakewood middle and high
schools. When you join, you become part of an organization of parents, coaches, teachers, administrators,
alumni & community members that help keep our athletes on the field competing in sports they love and learning
what it means to be on a team working toward a common goal. Over the past 18 years, the organization has
donated over $1,000,000 to the Lakewood athletes & teams. This money was donated in the form of scholarships
to graduating seniors, seasonal donations to the Lakewood athletic budget and team grants.
Everything we do is to support the athletes & the teams.
Please consider becoming a Booster Member.
Sign up at http://lakewoodathleticboosters.org/
ATHLETIC BOOSTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS SPRING!
The LHS Athletic Boosters have many great opportunities for you to volunteer! Please go
to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094da4ad29a5f85-volunteer and sign up!!! Remember, every hour you
volunteer earns Booster Bucks, $2.50/hour, towards your Pay-To-Participate fee!
We are also looking for a stand manager for the High School and Middle School Track meets. You would receive
a full credit of $75.00 for your child's fee, for the next season they participate in a sport. The stand manager
needs to be at the meet a half-hour beforehand, stay until the track meet is finished, and complete clean-up and
inventory preparation for the next event. There are 4 Middle School Track Meets, and 5 High School Track
Meets.
LAKEWOOD ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS
Application Deadline April 15
Any graduating senior of LHS, who has participated in the athletic program, including
athletes, statisticians, team managers, athletic trainers, etc., is eligible to apply for the
scholarship. Participation in athletics and adherence to the Athletic Code of Conduct and
Lakewood Student Code of Contact will be formally verified.
A parent/guardian of the applicant must be a member, in good standing, of the Lakewood
Athletic Boosters by March 1st of the current school year and have completed at least 15
hours of volunteer service to the Lakewood Athletic Boosters by March 1st of the current
school year.
Students who transferred into Lakewood High School after 9th grade may include athletic
information from their previous school(s), but should CLEARLY indicate the name,
address, and phone number of the other school(s) on their application.
Please go to http://lakewoodathleticboosters.org/ and click on the FORMS tab at the top of
the page! Should you have any questions regarding the application, please feel free to
contact the Boosters at lhsathleticboosters@gmail.com!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR SENIOR ATHLETES!!!
LAKEWOOD ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
12th ANNUAL NIGHT AT THE RACES
sponsored by GEIGER’S
On behalf of the Lakewood Athletic Booster club, I would like to thank everyone who supported the 12 th Annual
Night at the Races event on March 12th. Over 350 people attended the fun filled event and many individuals
worked hard to make it happen.
Thanks to the wonderful support of many Lakewood Businesses and
individuals, we were able to raise $22,200.00. The Boosters contribute $60,000 a year to the athletic budget.
This money will be used to support both middle school and high school sports. Please help us express our
gratitude to the local businesses that supported our event by shopping local!
Event Sponsor – Geiger’s
Triple Crown Donors
Broestl & Wallis Jewelers
Panera
Tina Carleton
James & Lillian Shaw and Suzanne & Bob Metelko
Almico
The Cleveland Cavaliers
Slife Heating & Cooling
Renaissance Hotels
The Greenhouse Tavern
Campbell’s Sweets Factory Italian Creations
Scott Stanaitis ~ Scott & Company
West Shore Construction Trade & Mr. Dow
Ken Tierney & Chuck Hokky
The Cleveland Browns
Kohl’s
Winner Circle Donors
Adler Team Sports
Aladdin’s Eatery
Angelo’s Pizza
Beauticontrol – Cathy Aldrich
Beck Center
Bg3 Jewelry
Bob Evans Restaurant
Borderline Café
The Britt Family
Burgers 2 Beer
Carabel Beauty Salon
Dairy Queen
Deagan’s
Dewey’s Pizza
The Donahoe Family
Eclectic Home
El Carnicero
Erie Design
First Federal Lakewood
Forage
GV Art & Design
Initially Yours Trophy
Jammy Buggars
KB Confections
Lakewood Animal Hospital
Lakewood Garden Center
LHS Athletic Office
Thomas G Leatherman DDS
lexicon.etc
Little Lakewood Pasta Company
Lion & Blue
Mapleside Farms
The Melt
Merry Arts
Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream
Ohio City Pasta
Party Lite – Jamie Sledz
Quaker Steak & Lube
The Ranger Café
Ross Beverage
The Ranger Shop
Revelations
Ride + Workout
Sarita ~ a restaurant
Springvale Golf Course
Roman Fountain Rush Inn
Penny Stringer Embroidery
TJ’s Butcher Block
The Sweet Spot
Sunnyside Toyota
Bob & Mary Murray
Tease Hair & Body Parlor
VooDoo Tuna
Wasabi Japanese Steak House
West End Tavern
Madison Graphics
Around The Corner
Freckle Face Jewelry
Mahall’s
Rozi’s Wine House
Dominos
Giant Eagle
Curry Copy
Nici Crislip
Bob & Mary Murray
Lisa Cimino
Sean McGuan
Don & Julie Reis
Dawn Gerakis
Tina Carleton
Ann & Holger Schwarz
Mike Ribar
Dave Shaw
Bethany Britt
Kate Sala
Brenda Budzar
Mary Wallace
Lexi DeBaltzo
Chris Kemp
Chuck Hokky
Adkins Printing
Event Volunteers
Thank you to all of the volunteers, Lakewood coaches & the LHS Athletic office for helping with the event.
Thank you to all of the attendees. Without such awesome support, the success of the event would not be
possible.
GO RANGERS!
Amy Kemp & Karen Burks
Lakewood Athletic Boosters
Night at the Races Event Co-Chairs
Lakewood Music Boosters
GET YOUR TICKETS!! Monsters Hockey is MORE fun with MUSIC!! Get
tickets and details here: http://lakewoodmusicboosters.com/?page_id=257
Upcoming Dates
Mon, 4/4, 7 pm
Board of Education Meeting
Garfield MS Cafetorium
Tues, 4/5, 4-6 pm
FAFSA Help Session
Lecture Hall 2
Wed, 4/6, 7:30 pm
LHS Music Boosters Meeting
LHS Room A102
Tue, 4/12, 7 pm
LHS Athletic Boosters Meeting
LHS Room A102
Tue, 4/12, 7-9 pm
Afterprom Fundraiser
Avenue Tap House
Mon, 4/18, 7 pm
Board of Education Meeting
Horace Mann Cafetorium
Wed, 4/20, 6 pm
Superintendent Chat
Ranger Cafe
Thu, 4/28, 6:30 pm
LHS 101
Ranger Cafe
Thu, 4/28, 4-7 pm
Everyone but the Seniors Art Show
Art Atrium
Mon, 5/2, 7 pm
Board of Education Meeting
Harrison ES Cafetorium
Wed, 5/4, 7:30 pm
LHS Music Boosters Meeting
LHS Room A102
Thu, 5/12, 4-7 pm
Seniors Art Show
Art Atrium
The 2016-2017 calendar is now available:
http://www.lakewoodcityschools.org/docs/school%20calendar%20b%202016-17-0.pdf
Lakewood High School Performing Arts Schedule
Events are in Civic Auditorium unless otherwise noted
Barnstormers' "Into the Woods"
LHS Bands Concert
LHS Orchestras Concert
LHS Jazz Concert
LHS Choral Concert
Lakewood Project Concert
Thurs. - Sat., May 5-7, 8 pm
Tuesday, May 10, 7 pm
Thursday, May 12, 7 pm
Friday, May 13, 7 pm
Wednesday, May 18, 7 pm
Friday, May 21, 7:30 pm
Lakewood High School Athletics Schedules
http://www.lakewoodcityschools.org/athletics.aspx?ishome=1