Week 1 in Review

9/4/2017

Although we are only 3 days into the year, the positive energy and excitement in the halls of Lyme-Old Lyme High School is electric!
Our first day began with Homeroom and Class Meetings. Jim and I welcomed back the Juniors and Seniors followed by the Freshman and Sophomores.

We began the welcome back assembly reminding our students of the LOLHS Core Value and Beliefs and introducing the classes to the newly developed Honor Code. Additionally we reviewed the basics. On Thursday during Advisory, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors engaged in a closer read of the handbook to ensure their understanding of some important details as well as a more in depth look at the Honor Code. The Freshmen participated in the 1:1 orientation and will review the handbook basics and Honor Code in their High School 101 class.

Handbook Highlights:

link to
Parent Student Handbook

BE ON TIME! Students are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:40 ready to learn. The front doors lock at 7:39. If a student is arriving late to school, they are to sign in at the main office to receive a pass to go to their first period class. See page 20 of the handbook for further clarification

DRESS APPROPRIATELY: We take great pride in the appearance of our students and believe that student attire reflects upon the quality of our school. In an effort to create a positive learning environment, students are expected to come to school dressed in an appropriate manner. Please review the expectations for student attire on pages 33-34.

BE PRESENT!
We know that cell phone use is part of everyone's life. We also know that it can truly be a distraction to learning and a way to "tune out" the rest of the world. We ask students to be present and an active member of our school community. To that end, we require that cell phones be put away and silenced during the school day. Students may use cell phones prior to 7:40am and after 2:10pm. Please review page 33 of the handbook fur further information.

Attendance Policy: Lyme-Old Lyme High School follows the attendance guidelines delineated by the State of Connecticut. The state of Connecticut explains that a parent may "excuse" their student from school for nine times for a year long course. Please review with your son or daughter pages 18-22 of the handbook for details of the Connecticut State Guidelines on Attendance to better familiarize yourself with our school policy.