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Final Tests & Report Cards
Students that must take final tests will sign up with their teacher for a test time slot. There is not a mandatory final.
Tests begin on May 26, from 1:50-3:20.
Test times on May 27 & May 28, are 8:10-9:40, 10:05-11:45, 12:15-1:45, and 2:00-3:30.
The Career Academy test and bus schedule can be found in the Main Office.
If any fees are owed (art, music, activity, library, parking, lunch or Chromebook fees) ALL FINAL TESTS MUST BE TAKEN!
A limited breakfast (7:30-8:30) and lunch (11-12:30) will be served.
Final report cards will be sent electronically. If we do not have an email address they will be mailed after June11.

Test Exemption Policy
The purpose of the test exemption policy is to encourage integrity amongst academic behaviors. Classes will be eligible to earn an exemption based on the following criteria:
Criteria:
At the beginning of each semester, all students are expected to take all of their final exams. The final exam schedule each semester is part of the regular school calendar and should not be viewed as vacation days. Through the course of an individual semester, a student may earn an exemption from each final exam based on the following criteria:
1. No more than 2 (two) tardies
2. No unexcused absences (per class)
3. No more than 3 assignments which are late or not turned in (per class)
4. No instances of academic dishonesty (plagiarism, cheating)
5. No instances of refusal to participate in teacher requested tutorial sessions
6. A detention or suspension from school for any reason will result in the loss of exemption consideration for all classes.
7. Students will not receive test exemption from a class they are failing unless they are unable to achieve a passing grade with the final exam. This determination is made by consulting the instructor prior to the final test.
Beyond the qualification criteria listed above, the following may apply to some/all of your classes:
• An exempt student may elect to take the semester test. In this scenario, results of the exam will be figured into the final grade only if it improves the final grade. As a school district, we encourage and support parents/guardians to develop a plan prior to the beginning of each semester that would include taking several final exams.
• Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors teachers may require a final test provided they notify students during the first week of the semester.
• The BPS test exemption policy does not apply to Dual Credit courses. Exams for Dual Credit courses will follow the college expectation of a final.

Senior Chromebook Information

You have the opportunity to purchase your student issued Chromebook for $20. The fee can be paid via MyPaymentsPlus or with cash/ check in the school office with Mrs. Brandt. This must be paid before May 14th so the fee doesn’t affect your test exemption. If you are NOT interested in purchasing your Chromebook, you must fill out this Google Form, and then arrangements can be made to get your Chromebook returned.

Once you graduate, you will no longer have access to your BPSapps which includes your Google Drive account. Here are the directions for transferring all of your Google Apps information to a personal gmail account. If you have questions, or need assistance, please stop into the Library for help. After graduation (if you purchased your Chromebook), your device will be removed from the BPS domain, and you will log into it with a personal gmail account. If it is still managed by BPS mid-June, follow these directions to remove it from the domain.

Claw Corner Hours

Monday:            10:30 – 2:05
Tuesday:           11:30 – 2:25
Wednesday:      10:30 – 3:05
Thursday:          10:10 – 12:05
Friday:               12:30 – 2:45

School Store Website https://lhsclawcorner.square.site/

LHS Fall Portrait Information

Legacy Pictures: Your photos are ready, to view/order you photos go to jostenspix.com
Event Code FE25320
Retake Dates: Wednesday & Thursday October 28 & 29
All information can be found here https://www.bismarckschools.org/cms/lib/ND02203833/Centricity/Domain/8/2020%20Fall%20Portrait%20Day%20-%202020-08-25T140111.561.pdf 
Photos are are shipped directly to your home, high-res digital downloads are available. If you have more than one child you can order together and pay once.

August 17 - Freshmen & New Student Open House, Freshmen Chromebook Deployment

TBD - LHS Parent Night 6 pm in the gym

August 31 - First Day of School, Start with A day students

September 7 - No School (Labor Day)

September 11 - Student Picture Day

September 15 - College Fair

September 21-25 - Homecoming Week vs BHS

TBD - Mr. LHS, Powderpuff football

September 25 - Pep Rally & Dance

September 28 - No School, Staff Development Day

October 1 & 2 - Picture Day, Event Code FE25320

October 7 - Free ND College Application Day - Online

October 8 - Make up Picture Day

October 10 -  Zaps ACT Test Prep, Register online at zaps.com

October 12 - Sabers Got Talent

October 14 - PSAT Test for Sophomores & Juniors 7:45 am-12 pm

October 22-23 - No School (Convention Days)

October 26 - Financial Aid Seminar at the Career Academy

October 28 & 29 - Picture Retake Day Code FE25320

October 30 - End of Quarter 1

November 1 - Saber Sweets & Treats

November 2 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-7:45 pm

November 3 - Financial Aid Seminar at the Career Academy

November 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-7:45 pm

November 11 - No School (Veteran’s Day)

November 26-27 - No School (Thanksgiving & Conference Day Off)

December 22 - Last Day of School for 2020

January 4 - First Day of School for 2021

January 15 - End of Semester 1

January 18 - No School (Martin Luther King Day)

February 12-15 - No School (Presidents’ Day & Staff Development)

February 22 - Late Night in Saber City

March 2 - ACT Test for Juniors

March 15 - No School (Staff Development)

March 19 - End of Quarter 3

March 19 - Dodgeball

March 23 - Make up ACT Test

March 23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-7:45 pm

March 25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-7:45 pm

April 2-5 - No School (Good Friday & Conference Day Off)

April 10 - Prom

April 28 - National Honor Society Ceremony

April 30-May 3 - No School – Storm Makeup Day

TBD - Academic Pep Rally

May 6 - Senior Banquet

May 3-14 - AP Testing

May 28 - Last Day of School

May 30 - LHS Graduation at the Event Center 1 pm

June 7-25 -Summer School Session 1

June 28-July 16 - Summer School Session 2

Students, you can view tutorials on how to access your email & PowerSchool!

Email  https://youtu.be/LLBdQikpy9g

PowerSchool  https://youtu.be/nyexd1pxx-M

Chromebook Information

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) has established a BPS Family Assistance Fund.  Those that wish to donate may do so through the foundation website or by mail. To donate online, go to https://www.bpsfoundation.com/donations/bps-faf/. To donate by mail, send checks to the BPS Foundation at 806 N. Washington St., Bismarck, ND 58501 and write “BPS-FAF” in the memo line. Families seeking assistance are encouraged to reach out to their counselor or social worker who will connect them to established community resources as well as submit requests for funding needs that cannot be met within existing resources. The BPSF thanks those who have already reached out to volunteer and/or provide monetary donations to help those within our community who are struggling.

BPS summer band camp is for students entering 6th grade and will take place August 9-13 & 16-19 at Simle Middle School, 1218 Simle Dr. Choose the morning (9-11:30 am) or afternoon session (12:30-3 pm). Reminders about the camp will be sent via email by the district. For up-to-date information, go to www.bismarckschools.org/Page/162. For questions, contact Fine Arts Secretary Nicole Fitzgerald at 323-4082.

Hardcopy registration *return to music teacher by Apr. 30
ONLINE registration *due by June 1

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7 (Teacher Appreciation Day is Tues., May 4).

For a list of events, click here. 

The Bismarck School Board will meet at 5:15 pm at the City-County Building at 221 N. 5th Street. The public is invited to attend the meeting or watch it LIVE on cable channel 2.

The Band Night Parade is BACK for 2021 on Friday, May 14 starting at 6:30 pm. Make sure to get a spot and be a part of the music and cheer on local students as they play! The  parade route will start from the Capitol Grounds, go South down 6th street, West on Avenue A, and North up 4th street to finish back near the Capitol. If you are interested in having a float in the parade, contact Hannah Carlson at hannah@eckroth.com or 701-333-0282 to get your group signed up and join in on the parade.