Congratulations Senior Jeff Wolfe - Welding Student of the Month!

April 26, 2012

For Loyalsock students who are interested in the career and technical field in welding, we contract services with Williamsport Area High School.  For the past three years, senior Jeff Wolfe has excelled in the program.  He recently was recognized by Williamsport Area High School as their April Student of the Month!  We offer a big congratulations to Jeff and his family on this well deserved recognition!

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Congrats National Honor Society Inductees!

April 25, 2012

This week, a number of juniors and seniors were inducted into Loyalsock's chapter of the National Honor Society.  Special thanks to our seniors who ran such a wonderful evening for our new inductees.  Congratulations to the inductees and their families on this special honor!


  

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LTHS Moves to a New GPA & Grading System in 2012-13

April 17, 2012

For approximately two years, we have been researching our existing GPA and grading system that reports on student progress at LTHS.  For more than 30 years, Loyalsock has utilized a 5.0 weighted GPA and grading system.  Much research, analysis of other schools' systems (regionally and nationally), and study of some of the most prominent scholars in the country was used to move to this new system.  Three school board meetings and discussion between also occurred to apprise everyone of the proposed changes and research as to who and how.  More correspondence will be used with students and families as we convert from our old system to the new 4.0 system in the next few months.  The following is a synopsis of the changes that will occur:

GPA

• Move to a 4.0 system from a 5.0 system using a GPA multiplier
• Student’s report card and transcript will show the raw numerical grade earned in each course. GPA, by course, will be determined using the following assigned weights/values:
       Academic courses: 1.0
       Honors courses: 1.04
       AP/College: 1.08
• GPA Calculation Method:
       1. Raw Grade in Course x Credit x Weight = QUALITY POINTS
       2. Sum of Quality Points / Total Credits Attempted = CUMULATIVE AVERAGE
       3. Cumulative Average x .04 = GPA (on a 4.0 Scale)

New Letter/Number Grade Range Equivalents

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 65-69
F 64-below

Process for Conversion of Coursework Completed by Students in Grades 9-11 to a 4.0 System

Students in grades 9-11, representing the graduating classes of 2013, 2014, 2015 who will complete coursework by the end of their 2011-12 school year will have each course taken to date at Loyalsock converted to a 4.0 system. Specifically, coursework taken to date that now will have a different assigned level (i.e. converting to Honors when previously the course was Academic), will be weighted accordingly on each student’s transcript under the new 4.0 system. A new copy of each student’s transcript (academic record to date at LTHS) will be sent home over the summer of 2012 to each parent/guardian to signify the respective changes, including now what each student’s new GPA currently is on a 4.0 system. NOTE: This process will not be utilized with the current Class of 2012.  Current LTHS students shall not be reduced in class rank solely as a result of this system conversion. While unlikely, any student whose class rank may be adversely affected shall be "held harmless" regarding class rank until the end of the 2012-2013 school year.

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LTSD Again Named A Topic Music Program

Like last year, we learned today that Loyalsock has been once again recognized as a "Best Communities for Music Education 2012," earning them a distinction that is above and beyond for schools!  Congrats to our music staff on this very worthwhile and earned recognition!  You can read more about this success here.

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Key Club Receives More Recognition

Congrats are again in order to Miss Beck and student leaders of our school's Key Club.  A special story about them was shared in a recent Sun-Gazette article.  Way to go Dan, Gina, and Jessi!

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LTHS Students Spend Time with Tom Woodruff!


This past week, several students interested in graphic design, graphics and animation, and theatrics attended Penn College's recent "Comicon" event.  Accompanied by Mrs. Herman students had a fantastic time learning about this very interesting career field and also spending time with Loyalsock alumnus Mr. Tom Woodruff, an academy award winner currently living in Hollywood.  Students were able to rub elbows with Mr. Woodruff while eating lunch.  What a great experience for this group of Loyalsock students!

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Lancer Foundation Supports Our Students

Although the school district's Lancer Foundation is relatively new, donations to its causes have enabled many of our students to date to accomplish some academic goals that normally may not be possible.  Last year, the Foundation sponsored three students for a 30-day program held at the University of Pittsburgh's Health Sciences Program.  In addition, several awards at senior awards night were made possible through generous donations of folks through the Foundation.  Just recently, two students who are taking a Lycoming College course were required to purchase some relatively expensive textbooks in order to facilitate what they learn.  The Foundation paid for the expenses for these two students, making their experience there not only possible, but truly rewarding!

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Musical a Hit!

Special thanks and congratulations to Mr. Saville-Andree and students who recently performed in our school's musical this year - Thoroughly Modern Millie.  As usual, the set and costumes were spectacular!  Phenomenal job!

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Samantha Scott - April Student of the Month

We extend a large congratulations to senior Samantha Scott, daughter of Kevin and Brenda Kiessling Scott, who has been recognized as our April student of the month.   Samantha has been a consistent honor roll recipient, and her favorite subject is art.  She continues to be a member of one of our school's Odyssey of the Mind teams and is a member of the national art honor society, in which she serves as president.  Samantha plans on attending Kutztown University and majoring in studio art.  She also participates each year in the Relay for Life.  With her free time, she enjoys drawing, singing, and attending concerts and music festivals.  Congratulations to Samantha and her parents on this well deserved recognition!

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Loyalsock Township High School 1801 Loyalsock Drive Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 326-3581 (Main Office Phone)
(570) 326-3713 (Guidance Office Phone)
(570) 323-5303 (Fax)
High School Code: 395-308

Dr. Matthew Reitz, Principal
Mr. Chad Greevy, Assistant Principal

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