Can you believe we have....FOUR more Monday's until winter break! First semester is flying by!

Be sure to check Sylogist/Wengage for student grades and attendance. As we approach the end of 1st semester, be aware of student absences.

Reminder on attendance for HIGH SCHOOL.

State law states (and this is for every school district in Oklahoma), that the student must be in attendance 90% of the semester. Little Axe is a four day school week so that means, students cannot miss more than 8 days a semester to receive credit in a course. If a student misses 9 or more days a semester they may lose credit for that hour and an "NC" (No Credit) will replace the grade.

For high school only explanation: Grade level and graduation are based on 'credits'. We must be able to justify to the state department 'why' we gave a student a grade instead of a "NC" (No Credit) due to attendance on their transcript. The only way we can justify this is if we have medical notes, documentation of a funeral, etc. Although, these absences still must be within a reasonable amount for the semester.

District attendance and tardy policy: click here

Attendance Secretary: Brittany Doiron, brittany.doiron@littleaxeps.org

The yearbook staff has a TikTok @littleaxeyearbook

Contact information:

Main office 405-329-1612
Staff Directory

11/13: Stuco Blood Drive + Chick-Fil-A
11/20: MATC will be at LAHS for 10th gr student interviews.
If there are 11th or 12th gr students that would like to interview for a place at MATC next
year, this would be the time to interview to get on their list.
11/25-11/28: Thanksgiving/Fall break
12/3: Picture Retake Day.
12/5: Fine Art Night
12/5: Senior FAFSA Parent night (Graduation requirement for the Class of 2025)-Information below.
REMINDER: OK PROMISE INCOME VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT BEFORE THE END OF
DECEMBER.
12/6: Remote Friday
12/9: 12th gr Rose State College Visit
12/20-1/3: Winter Break
1/6: No School/Teacher Professional Development

Little Axe High School Webpage
24-25 School Calendar
Sports information and schedules: A combined calendar of events can be found at the bottom of the LAHS webpage.

The Class of 2025 has had two new graduation requirements put in place by the Oklahoma Department of Education.
Click here for more information

GRADUATION ORDERS:
Link to order only the cap and gown. It comes with a tassel. Current price is $55.90.

OK Promise Website

**Class of 2025 applicants have an income verification that is due by the end of December.

**Current 9th-11th graders- Parents must apply for this scholarship. If you have your 2023 tax returns handy it takes about 20 minutes to complete. Apply online at OK Promise.

Application Requirements

To enroll in the Oklahoma's Promise program, the student must be:

• an Oklahoma resident;

• enrolled in the eighth, ninth, 10th or 11th grade in an Oklahoma high school (homeschool students must be age 13, 14, 15 or 16); and

• a student whose parents' federal adjusted gross income does not exceed:

  • $60,000 with 1 or 2 dependent children OR

  • $70,000 with 3 or 4 dependent children OR

  • $80,000 with 5 or more dependent children.

Special income/enrollment provisions may apply to:

• Children adopted from certain court-ordered custody and children in the custody of court-appointed legal guardians.

• Taxable Social Security benefits based on the disability or death of the student's parent(s).

• Students placed into DHS custody during the eighth, ninth, 10th or 11th grade who were unable to enroll in the program may enroll prior to their official date of high school graduation.

Additional documentation may be required. Contact the Oklahoma's Promise office for more information.

Applications must be:

• completed during the school year in the student's eighth-, ninth-, 10th- or 11th-grade year (for homeschool students, the application must be completed while the student is age 13, 14, 15 or 16) and

• witnessed by the student's parent(s), custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) who also agree to help the student comply with Oklahoma's Promise requirements.

*In addition, the federal adjusted gross income (AGI) of the student's parents (or the income of the student if the student is officially determined to be financially independent of their parents) may not exceed $100,000 at the time the student begins college and prior to receiving the scholarship. This income limit will be applied each year the student is enrolled in postsecondary education.

High school course requirements.

Career Tech Option

There are now two tracks for a student choosing to attend an Oklahoma public career technology center:

• For students completing the OKPromise/college admission 15-unit curriculum, the scholarship will cover at least a portion of tuition for certain programs that meet the requirements to be eligible for federal financial aid offered at an Oklahoma public technology center. The scholarship will transfer to a college or university if the student chooses to pursue that track for their education.

• NEW: For students completing the CORE high school graduation requirements, the scholarship will cover at least a portion of tuition for certain programs that meet the requirements to be eligible for federal financial aid offered at an Oklahoma public technology center. The scholarship is only available to be used at career technology centers and is not transferable to a college or university.

Modification for Enrollment Guidelines for Students in DHS Custody

• Students in DHS custody can apply with documentation from DHS in the eighth, ninth, 10th or 11th grade (this is the same as it has been in the past).

• NEW: Students who are placed in DHS custody during the eighth, ninth, 10th or 11th grade can apply for Oklahoma's Promise during the 12th grade prior to high school graduation if they were not previously enrolled.

Link to main page

The OSDE has several tutoring programs aimed at supporting students who need additional help. These programs are intended to supplement the work our teachers are already engaged in and provide them an additional tool to help students.  If you have any questions, please email tutoring@sde.ok.gov.  

Community Tutoring

Free Statewide Tutoring Through Varsity 

High Dosage Literacy Tutoring

High Dosage Math Tutoring

Access to the Guardian Portal, Student Records Portal, Student Portal, and Employee Portal is available through one app download. Access to the portals via the app provides all the same features and functionality that you are used to when accessing the portals from a web browser, including support for Sign in with Microsoft and Sign in with Google. 

Student Portal: Students can stay informed of their progress in the classroom with instant access to attendance, assignment status, class averages and school notifications. 

Guardian Portal: Guardians can stay informed of their student’s progress in the classroom with instant access to attendance, assignment status, class averages, eligibility, discipline and school notifications. They can view lunchroom and student account balances.

Student Records Portal: Guardians can manage all their students from a single login, submit enrollment information and documents for new and existing students as well as update contact information, when necessary, throughout the school year. 

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Scholarship and College Information

24-25 ACT Test dates Flyer (These Saturday tests are given at various locations. Not at LAPS)

Why take the ACT?

**The State Department of Education is paying for any senior who would like to take the ACT in the fall. There are a few spots left but must be claimed quickly. Have your senior reach out to Mrs. Harp.

**Juniors will take the ACT in the spring for state testing.

If a student would like to take the ACT they may sign up at ACT.org and take it on a Saturday. Mrs. Harp has waivers in her office. A student can use up to four waivers a year.

If you or someone you know is suicidal, please contact 988 or 911 immediately.
An online chat option is available at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.