School Attendance
Attendance is a vital part of your student's academic success. While we understand that illnesses and other circumstances may arise, we encourage you to help your student stay engaged with their schoolwork whenever possible.
If your student is unwell, please:
Notify the school jroberts@lakewoodpark.org and provide any necessary documentation.
Encourage your student to complete the following steps to stay caught up on their academics:
Check Google Classroom for assignments and updates.
Email their teachers to ask for any additional directions.
Schedule a time with their teacher to make up quizzes or tests they may have missed.
Collect missing worksheets or notes to review the material.
We encourage students to be present and on time for class every day.
Please remind your student of the importance of being on time and encourage them to take responsibility for their schedule. If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to reach out.
School work reminders
When a student doesn’t turn in an assignment, it’s marked as "missing," which temporarily counts as a 0 to draw attention to the issue and its impact on their grade. This policy encourages responsibility and timely submission. After the grade becomes a 0, teachers have the discretion to decide how to handle late submissions beyond the grace period. We’ve noticed a pattern of incomplete e-learning assignments, so this system serves as a reminder to stay on task.
All grades are recorded and updated on FACTS.
School Assignments are posted on Google Classroom.
Late Work Policy:
5th - 2 weeks, no penalty
6th - 1 week, no penalty
7-8 - 1 week, 20% reduction
STUDENT CELL PHONES (Smart Watches/Data Devices)
Cell phones are permitted at school; however, for students in K-8th grade, they must stay in lockers or backpacks, be turned off, and may not be used while at school, especially during passing periods. Students should not be checking their phones; they should be off. Cell phones and other smart devices will not be allowed in aftercare.
Smart Watches/Data Devices
If a student’s cell phone or smart device (including smart watch or other tablet device) is seen or heard during a class period, Chapel, or Team Time, or seen in the hallway during a class period, it is a violation of the school’s policy. The student will receive a referral, and the reporting staff member will have the phone or device taken to the Office to be picked up by a parent at the end of the day. In the case that a parent cannot pick up the device at the end of the day, the student will need to turn in his/her device for the duration of the next school day. The first offense will result in a verbal warning; the second, a lunch detention; the third and beyond, a Friday Night School or as determined by administration. If offenses continue, further measures will be taken.
Dress Code Reminders:
Our LPCS Parent/Student handbook will be posted on the School Portal
The dress code can be found on pages 22-24.
With the warmer weather, Non-athletic shorts are permitted during the 1st & 4th quarters.
Shorts for everyone must be modest in length, having a minimum of a 6” inseam.
A reminder that only 5th and 6th-grade students can wear athletic shorts or sweatpants.
For girls, dresses must be knee-length, unless worn with leggings. Then the dress cannot be more than 4 inches above the knee. Leggings/jeggings must be worn under a skirt or dress that is above the knee, but should be no shorter than 4 inches above the knee. No oversized sweatshirts with leggings.
Reminder Boys shorts for 7-12 grade need to have belt loops, no athletic shorts (golf shorts are okay if they have belt loops and pockets).
Please contact Mrs. Buss (Dean of Students) with any dress code questions at abuss@lakewoodpark.org.
Parent Partnership and Reporting Concerns
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”
— Philippians 2:14-15
We know it can be easy to feel frustrated when issues arise during the school year, but as a Christ-centered community, we want to model a biblical approach in how we address concerns. Following the principle from Matthew 18, we encourage you to:
Go directly to the person involved—whether it’s a teacher, coach, or staff member—and have a respectful conversation.
If the concern is not resolved, bring it to their supervisor for further discussion.
This process builds trust, strengthens relationships, and ensures we are handling matters in a way that honors Christ.
