Welcome to Lisbon High School

Dear Student(s) and Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

As we near the start of the 2020-2021 school year, we know there are a lot of emotions and feelings running through your head.  This will be a large transition, especially after how last year ended.  We understand that many of you are facing unimaginable challenges related to this pandemic and we stand together with you during these difficult times.  Some of these anxieties come from not knowing what this year will look like and how it will be for you as a student or a parent.  I am hopeful with our COVID Guidance Handbook and this communication, a lot of your questions will be answered.  There has been a great deal of work that occurred since the closure in March to support our plan to move forward with in-person learning this fall.  Will there be bumps in the road? Yes…there will.  However, we want to assure you that we are working diligently on behalf of you and your family to provide a safe and engaging educational model for this school year.  There are necessary changes we have implemented at the high school as a result of the Maine Department of Education and CDC guidelines.  The following are some of our changes (please also refer to the district wide COVID Guidance Handbook). 


Start date of school-
Freshmen will start on September 8th and Grades 10-12 will start on September 9th.

Return of materials-We still have some school materials (books/laptops) that were not returned at the end of the last school year.  Please return these items on the first day of school. 

Masks- Masks are required to enter the building.  Masks must be worn at all times unless taking a mask break/dining in a designated area.  Any exceptions will need to be documented and approved through medical personnel.  Bandanas are not approved masks for school.     

Arrival-
Please complete a daily self-assessment and follow the screening flow chart in the COVID Guidance Handbook. 

Bus drop off at the high school will begin at 7am.  All walkers, students that drive to school or parent drop offs are asked to arrive no earlier than 7:15.  Masks are required- Students will not be allowed to enter the building without a mask. 

The only entry point is through the main office doors. Thermal cameras are in place to scan students' temperature readings.  If a student’s temperature is at or above 100.4 degrees, the student will need further screening completed by the school nurse (or other assigned personnel).

Students will go directly to their advocacy or the cafeteria if they are eating breakfast (if not eating, students will go directly to their advocacy). 

Parents will need to schedule a meeting to enter the building.  We will not be entertaining any visitors in the building without an appointment before school. 

We will not be using lockers or locker rooms this school year so please only bring what you need for the school day.  There will be no storage of items in classrooms or the main office.    

Schedule for the school year- The high school schedule has changed this school year.  In order to accommodate CDC guidelines, transportation, our shared vocational scheduling, etc…, we will be following a new schedule.  The schedule is as follows for the 2020-2021 school year. 

7:25                                                           Warning Bell

7:30-8:08        (38 min.)                     Advocacy

8:13-9:23        (70 min.)                     Period 1

9:28-10:38      (70 min.)                     Period 2

10:43-12:28                                           Period 3/Lunches

                                                                     Lunch A-    10:43 to 11:13      (30 min.)
                                                                     
Period 3A-  11:18 to 12:28    (70 min.)

                                                                     
Period 3B-  10:43 to 11:13     (30 min.)
                                                                     
Lunch B-    11:18 to 11:48       (30 min.)
                                                                     
Period 3B-  11:53 to 12:25     (32 min.)

                                                                     Period 3C-  10:43 to 11:53     (70 min.)
                                                                     
Lunch C-    11:58 to 12:28       (30 min.)

12:33-1:45    (72 min.)                       Period 4

1:45-2:00      (15 min.)                       Dismissal (Buses will be dismissed at 1:45/Walkers/parent pick                                                                                 up/student drivers dismissed at 1:50)- Clean up and sanitize

Due to circumstances outside of our control with vocational programming schedules, we will be following a 4 by 4 schedule this year.  A 4 by 4 schedule means the first semester will run ALL RED classes and the second semester will run ALL WHITE classes.  Each day students will attend their red day schedule.  Please note this school year, we will not run an alternate Wednesday schedule.  

Students participating in LRTC programming is as follows (please see LRTC schedule)-

  • First semester- Programs running on RED days

  • Second semester- Programs running on WHITE days 

  • REGION 10 students- We are still waiting to hear what their programming will look like for the fall. 

Full year courses will run for the first semester and earn one full credit.  Semester long courses will run for a full quarter, earning .5 credits.  This will also allow for students to earn extra elective credits in each quarter.  Students should meet with guidance to schedule a second quarter class to complete the semester.  All requests must be submitted electronically by using the following link:   https://forms.gle/2i2zDuaBn1egxEu4A (right click and open hyperlink)

The add/drop period for any scheduling changes will be completed within one week

We will be using PowerSchool as our new student information system.  Students and parents can check the system for grades or updates within their courses.  Login information will sent out soon to parents/students.  The high school will not be sending out progress reports. 

We will NOT be using bells this school year to allow for staggered transitions to/from classes. 

Signage- The high school will be using a “Universal Green X” to symbolize “break spaces.”  Throughout the building there will be green X’s that can be used for mask breaks, to eat a quick snack, etc…  Please use these as they are intended.  

The office will be closed to all traffic.  Please call the main office to schedule any meetings. 

Classroom changes/transitions- There have been some classroom location changes in order to meet the guidelines relative to spacing.  Students may be asked to meet in different classrooms depending on the number of students enrolled in classes. 

Cafeteria/Breakfast/Lunch procedures- Please see the COVID Guidance Handbook for changes in dining at the high school.

Mask breaks- All students will receive mask breaks.  We have designated areas marked (“Universal Green X”) to take mask breaks as needed. 

After school activities- We are waiting to hear more information from the MPA regarding the sports season.  After school activities will be advertised if/when they are up and running.  Students should be leaving the school building after school unless they have a scheduled meeting with a faculty member or an approved reason for staying after.  The late bus will begin on October 8th and run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday’s.

Dismissal times-
Students riding the bus in the afternoon will be dismissed at 1:45.  All students who walk or drive, or parent pickups will be dismissed at 1:50.  Students must leave the building at dismissal time unless there is a scheduled reason. 

Parents will need to schedule a meeting to enter the building.  We will not be entertaining any visitors in the building without an appointment after school. 

Emergency form (see enclosed) will need to be completed and returned prior to or no later than the first day of school.

It is everyone's responsibility to adhere to the CDC guidelines.  We ask that everyone is cognizant of your surroundings and please leave space between students both in front of and behind you. 

I realize after reading through these changes, there may still be lingering questions.  Please do not hesitate to call me directly.  Although it is important to outline all of the changes in response to COVID 19, it is also important to note how excited we are for the opportunity to return to some sort of normalcy for our students.  We care deeply for our students and faculty and will continue to ensure our school community is safe and healthy.  As new information is disseminated by the CDC, MDOE, etc…, please be mindful that it can alter our planning and we ask for flexibility and understanding as we make changes to current plans or procedures.  Please also understand that we will be actively monitoring and adjusting routines throughout the day as we start the school year.  We will be out and about in our building checking on the well-being of our students and our staff.  Thank you for your continued support and positivity as we strive to do what is best for ALL of our students and faculty during these challenging times. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 353-3030. 

Sincerely,

Susan E. Magee, Principal, Lisbon High School

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