LTHS Welcomes New Central Principal And Familiar Faces In New Roles

Lockport Township High School District is proud to announce its new principal of Central campus, Dr. Paige Dague.

Dague, formerly assistant superintendent at Thornton Township High School in South Holland, began her new role at the freshmen campus on July 1.  She replaces former Central campus principal Dennis Hicks, who recently was promoted to principal at East campus, which serves sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Former East campus Principal Dr. Brett Gould has been named assistant superintendent of curriculum.

Curriculum Night for the Freshman Center

Curriculum Night for the Freshman Center is scheduled for Thursday, August 26, 2010. Our goal for the evening is to improve communication between school and home. Curriculum Night will give you an opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and learn about curriculum, goals, and expectations for each course.

Freshman Orientation

The purpose of our Freshman Orientation program is to provide more information to smaller groups of students and parents or guardians relative to the many questions which emerge with the start of high school. In short, our goal is to ensure a positive experience not only during the first year of high school, but also during the weeks preceding the start of the school year. Click on the link above for further information.

Orientation for Sophomore, Junior, & Senior Students

We hope that you are having an enjoyable summer. We would like to welcome you back for the 2010-11 school year. This letter will provide you with important information that will allow the school year to begin successfully.

Community Service

Beginning with the Class of 2014 and thereafter, Lockport Township High School District 205 students shall complete no less than 40 hours of community service in order to graduate. Students enrolled prior to the start of the 2010-2011 school year are required to complete 10 hours of community service for each year of enrollment beginning with the 2010-2011 school year. Students transferring into the district shall complete 5 hours of community service per full semester of enrollment within Lockport Township High School District 205. It is recommended that students complete 10 hours per year of enrollment.

Class of 2011 – 10 hours Class of 2012 – 20 hours Class of 2013 – 30 hours Class of 2014 – 40 hours

ExcelEdge Information

Enclosed you will find an application for PSAT 240, a test preparation program for junior students interested in taking the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). The PSAT/NMSQT recognizes students who score in the top 5% of the nation. Top academically achieving juniors, (usually in the top 15% as indicated by a G.P.A. of 3.5 or better), will want to take this test which will be administered on Saturday, October 16, 2010.

This will be the eleventh year that the PSAT 240 test preparation program will be available to our Lockport High School students from ExcelEdge, Inc. If you would like to enroll your child in the PSAT 240 class, you must return the enclosed registration materials to the Guidance Office at East Campus no later than August 13, 2010. If you have specific questions regarding the PSAT 240 class, please contact Carol or David Talabay at ExcelEdge, Inc. at 219/838-0740.

Students Intending To Participate in Athletics

If you are considering going out for a sport, this letter along with our website, will provide you with important information regarding your athletic participation and eligibility.

Homer Glen Proposal On New School

At a special District 205 board meeting on June 3, the Homer Glen Committee for Economic Development presented a proposal for an intergovernmental agreement between Lockport Township High School District 205 and the village to build a new high school. This proposal is one of several ideas District 205 board members are considering to solve the overcrowding currently being experienced at our East campus. Please click on this link to view the proposal as presented. District 205 officials are scheduled to further discuss this proposal at its June 21 board meeting.

CWC Summer Camps

Summer Camp 2010 registration is now open. Click on the link above for details on all summer camps and programs offered through the CWC.

Summer School Dates and Bus Information

Click on the link above for Summer School and Driver Education dates and Transportation Information.

Summit Meetings

To view the November 19, 2009, Crest Hill Summit Meeting, the February 10, 2010, Homer Glen Summit Meeting, or the April 22, 2010, Lockport Summit Meeting, or to hear the audio for the June 24, 2010, Special Joint Summit Meeting, please click on Summit Meetings above, and then click on the appropriate link.

Special Joint Meeting With Summit Steering Committee

The Special Joint Meeting with Summit Steering Committee will be held on June 24, 2010 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in the East Campus Maroon Room.

CEC System Assessment Executive Summary

In November the CEC conducted a system assessment of District 205 and has presented the results to the Board of Education at the December 21, 2009 meeting. Please click on the above link to review the executive summary.