Tuesday, May 3rd: Algebra I

Wednesday, May 4th: Biology

Thursday, May 5th: US History

Please make every effort to ensure your student is in attendance on the day(s) of his/her exam(s), and avoid making appointments on these dates, as achieving a passing score on EOC exams is a state graduation requirement.

Schedule for May 3rd, 4th, and 5th:

8:05-8:40 Tutorials (Only tested students on campus)

8:45 Testing Begins (Only tested students on campus)

12ish Lunch for tested students

1:25 Bell rings to go to 1st period (All students on campus)

1st Period: 1:30-2:00

2nd Period: 2:05-2:35

3rd Period: 2:40-3:10

4th Period: 3:15-3:45

Buses:

During these EOC dates, buses will run at the normal time in the morning for students who are taking EOC exams. A second route will run starting at 12:30 to bring students to school who are not taking EOC exams on those days. All students will be dismissed at the regular dismissal time.

We will be hosting the high school awards ceremonies on May 9th and 10th. Invitations have been sent to parents of students receiving awards. These awards ceremonies include class awards, academic competition awards, academic top ten, and administrative designated awards. They will not include A/B Honor Roll. The 9th-11th grade ceremonies will include a brunch, so be sure to RSVP so we can have a head count for food. The RSVP will be included in the invitation.

The senior awards ceremony will also include scholarship recognition.

May 9th Ceremonies:

Sophomore Brunch - 9:00AM in the HS Practice Gym

Junior Brunch - 10:30AM in the HS Practice Gym

Senior Awards and Scholarships - 6:00PM in the PAC

May 10th Ceremony:

Freshman Brunch - 9:00AM in the HS Practice Gym

Exemption time is coming up soon. On Friday, May 13th, during CHAT, students will either receive their exemption card or a bill detailing fines they still owe. Payments for bills may be made online via RevTrak or in the commons during tutorials and lunch (May 16-May 24). They have until Tuesday, May 24th to clear up any fines they still have.

All students must take finals in all classes unless:

• Must have an 85 average or above to exempt
• Accelerated and Honors, AP, Dual Credit, On-Ramps points can be added
• The student has perfect attendance AND a 70 average or above average in the class the student wishes to exempt (can only be used for one class)

Please note, students will LOSE exemption status due to any of the following:

• The student has outstanding debt (students will have the ability to pay debts to gain exemption)
• The student has four or more tardies in the class the student wants to exempt
• The student has four or more absences in the class the student wants to exempt or one or more unexcused absence (U-U) in the class a student wants to exempt

• Covid related absences do not count against students when it relates to exemptions

FINALS:

Finals for students who do not meet the exemption requirements will be given on May 23rd and 24th with the following schedule:

8:05-8:25 - Tutorials

8:30-9:15 - B1/R1

9:20-10:05 - B2/R2

10:10-10:55 - B3/R3

11:00-11:45 - B4/R4

iPads will be collected from all high school students May 19th and 20th. Students will need to bring their iPads to school with the following items: block, charging cable, iPad, case, Logitech crayon, and keyboard. Below is the fine info for missing items that are not returned.

The LCHS Unified Track team competed at State and received a 5th place finish. We are proud of how hard these Pirates worked to get to State!

Mrs. Winzeler teaches AP Human Geography, AP Government/Economics, and is one of our ACADECA sponsors. She picked up these new content classes at the semester and has done a fantastic job of providing continuity to her students and co-workers. Mrs. Winzeler builds strong relationships with her students with her unwavering support and encouragement. She works diligently to better her instruction by collaborating with other AP teachers throughout the state. Congratulations to Mrs. Winzeler for earning teacher of the month!

The Lubbock-Cooper Classroom Teachers Association will offer a minimum of four $500 "reimbursement" scholarships to graduating seniors of Lubbock-Cooper High School. This application is DUE BY FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022. Recipients will be notified as soon as the results are available (likely by May 28th). Recipients must submit a receipt of expenses (tuition, fees, or books) above and beyond any other scholarships or grants you might have been awarded in order to be issued a check of reimbursement for your college expenses. Please email Amanda Coffman at acoffman@lcisd.net or Ryan Braquet at rbraquet@lcisd.net if you have questions.

Students in Ms. Baker's Counseling and Mental Health classes have been working on a Brain Power project. Students learned about parts of the brain and what each section is in charge of by creating a brain hat. They also researched various brain disorders and created a folder with all the information to share with the class.

Mandatory graduation practice will take place on Thursday, May 26th at 9:00am. Seniors will meet at the United Spirit Arena for graduation rehearsal.

Graduation ceremonies will began at 7:00pm at United Supermarkets Arena.

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