Lois Cowles Harrison
Center for the Visual
and Performing Arts

Academic Calendar

Bell Schedule 2013/2014
7:00 a.m. - FIrst Bell
7:05 to 7:55 a.m. - First Period
8:01 to 8:51 a.m. - Second Period
8:57 to 9:47 a.m. - Third Period
9:53 to 10:43 a.m. - Fourth Period
10:49 to 12:09 p.m. - Fifth Period (A & B Lunch)
12:15 to 1:05 p.m. - Sixth Period
1:11 to 2:01 p.m. - Seventh Period

Harrison Student Orientation Thursday August 15, 2013 at 07:00 PM

LHS Orientation Thursday August 15, 2013 at 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM

First Day of School for Students Monday August 19, 2013

Labor Day Holiday Monday September 02, 2013

Senior Parent Meeting Friday September 13, 2013 at 07:00 PM

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Fine Arts Series

The box office will open one hour and thirty minutes prior to curtain on the dates of the performances. The house will open approximately thirty minutes prior to curtain. If you purchase tickets at the box office, only cash and checks are accepted. Credit cards are only accepted on-line and not accepted at the box office. The box office does not accept cash denominations of $50 or more due to county policy. Harrison performance start promptly at 7:30 p.m. for evening performances and 2:00 p.m. for matinees regardless of a line at the box office window. If you wish to purchase tickets the day of the performance, please plan on arriving no later than 7:00 p.m. for evening performances and 1:30 p.m. for matinees in order to park, get tickets, and see the entire performance. 

Faculty/Student Showcase Thursday September 26, 2013 at 07:30 PM

Fall Chorus Concert Thursday October 17, 2013 at 07:30 PM

Fall Jazz Concert Thursday October 24, 2013 at 07:30 PM

Beauty and the Beast Thursday November 07, 2013 - Saturday November 09, 2013 at 07:30 PM

Beauty and the Beast Sunday November 10, 2013 at 02:00 PM

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Harrison News

Polk Students Were Chosen as Part of Disney's Dreamers and Doers Program
Ledger--April 3, 2012

Harrison Students Have Shorts Accepted Into Gasparilla Film Festival
Ledger--March 30, 2012

Harrison Gets Unprecedented Dance Honor
Ledger -- March 7, 2012

Teens Honored for their Artwork (Congressional Art Competition)
Ledger -- February 21, 2012

Quentin Darrington Returns in "Memphis"
Ledger -- Sunday, February 5, 2012

Harrison Shows Off Its Assests Hosting National Gathering of Educators
Ledger – Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Youngarts Week: Harrison Student In Running for $10,000 With Photograph Collage
Ledger – Monday, January 2, 2012

Harrison Arts Center Hosting National Arts Event
Ledger – Saturday, December 10, 2011

Harrison School for the Arts Presents: "White Christmas" 
Ledger – Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Karen Olivo Joins 'Harry's Law' For Season 2 Starting Wednesday
Ledger – Monday, September 19, 2011

Harrison Grad Bakes His Heart Out on Food Network Show
Ledger – Saturday,  September 17, 2011

Harrison SAT Achievement
Ledger – Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Two Harrison Students Place at a Las Vegas Film Festival
Ledger- Friday September 2, 2011
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Sponsors

Inquire about becoming a sponsor!
In addition to sponsorship opportunities there are other ways you can help:
• Join the Harrison Parents’ Association (HPA) and volunteer for your child's program/department.
• Get involved in the (HPA) Annual Fundraiser: Roll Out the Red Carpet for Harrison.
• Give to the Harrison Annual Giving Fund, made payable directly to the school.
• Consider a contribution to the Harrison Endowment within the Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland.
Email us to learn more.  

Parents of Seniors
Congratulations Class of 2014!

Dear Senior Parents/Guardians:

Please Save This Date!
Harrison Senior Banquet
Thursday, May 29, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. 
(Doors open at 4:30 p.m.)

The Senior Banquet is a special tradition at Harrison. Seniors and their families gather with faculty and staff for a special dinner.
 There is no charge for Seniors. Family members will be able to purchase up to six tickets for $20 each. Invitations will be mailed in April . . . nothing needs to be done to reserve your spot at this time. Senior Awards will be presented after the dinner in the Harrison Auditorium.

Senior Banquet Special Slideshow Presentation

Pictures and/or Video Clips due by TBA
Baby photos needed
You may bring your photo to the Harrison office and place it in the "Senior Baby Photo" envelope.  Make sure you have labeled it with your first and last name. You may also include a brief description. Photos will be returned at the banquet. You may also email your baby photo to: tba. If scanning your own photo it must be scanned at a 300 dpi. If in doubt, bring the photo to office and place it into the envelope.

Candid Senior Photos and/or Short Video Clips
If you have candid senior photos and/or short video clips you would like "considered" for the Senior Banquet Tribute, please email to TBA. You may also put them on a CD and place in "Baby Photo" envelope in the Harrison office.  Sound from videos will be replaced. If you have childhood photos featuring seniors (example: seniors that have been friends for years may have photos from elementary, middle, or other), please label these and bring to the Harrison office. Please make sure all photos and CDs are labeled with your first and last name.  They must be received by TBA.  If you have any questions, please email TBA.

Dear Seniors:

As you embark upon this new phase in your life, we ask that you pause to reflect on your time here at Harrison School for the Arts. As you moved down your path at Harrison, you have learned and grown, and in turn, we have learned and grown from you. We have challenged and encouraged you to ask the big questions and to seek and discover the answers. Continue in this quest as you move out into the world.  Discover and uncover the possibilities. Use your talents, skills, and ability to affect change in your communities. Use your voice to give voice to those who may not have one. Change the world!
Although you may be departing this campus, you will remain an important part of the fabric that makes up Harrison School for the Arts.  You are Harrison!
The Harrison Faculty, staff, administration wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
 

Upcoming events, meetings, and calendar information:


 EVENT

 DATE

 TIME

 LOCATION

Senior Portraits 

TBA

 

Mitchell Gallery

Senior Parent Meeting

Sept. 5

7:00 p.m.

Harrison Theatre

 Harrison Homecoming

Oct. 5

7:00 p.m.

 

 YoungARTS Registration Deadline

Oct. 18

 

www.youngarts.org

 Cap/Gown Meeting

TBA

7:30 a.m.

Harrison Theatre

 Cap/Gown Orders

TBA 

All lunches

Main Rotunda

 NHS Induction

Oct. 8

7:30 p.m.

Harrison Theatre

 Financial Aid Night

TBA

7:00 p.m.

Harrison Theatre

 Harrison Prom

TBA

7:30 p.m.

TBA

 Senior Announcements delivered

TBA

All lunches

Main Rotunda

 Cap/Gown delivered

TBA

All lunches

Main Rotunda

 Harrison Scholarship Auditions

May 9

during school hours

 

 Senior Exams

TBA

 

 

Senior Exam Make-Up 

TBA

 

 

 Seniors' Last Day

TBA

 

 

 *Senior Meeting

TBA

8:00 a.m.

Harrison Theatre

 *Senior Breakfast

TBA

9:30 a.m.

TBA

 *Senior Banquet

 May 29

 5:00 p.m.

TBA

 *Senior Awards

May 29

 7:30 p.m.

Harrison Theatre

 *Graduation Practice

May 31

8:00 a.m.

Branscomb Auditorium

 *Graduation

May 31

 6:00 p.m.

 Branscomb Auditorium
Seniors report at 5:00 p.m.

 LHS Grad Party

 

 

 

 *required attendance

 

 

 

 

SENIORS:
As you receive notification of college admissions and scholarships, please provide a copy of your acceptance and/or scholarship letters to Mrs. Chambers. If you need last-minute help in college decision-making, please contact Mrs. Chambers.  Visit the "Scholarship" page for more information.


GRADUATION Questions and Answers:

Q: Is there a rehearsal?
Yes, the rehearsal will take place on June 1 at Branscomb.

Q: Will photos be available?
Yes.  GradImages is the official photographer for our Commencement. Proofs will be sent to your home and via email within three to five days after graduation. Pictures can be ordered online, by phone or by mail. Graduation Images can be contacted at 800-261-2576 or via email at www.gradimages.com.

Registering your graduate with GradImages provides them with the information they need to deliver your graduation proofs to you in a timely manner. Giving them an accurate mailing address and email address will allow them to get your proofs to you on the first try. You may also provide them with email addresses of up to six friends and family members to allow them to celebrate in the accomplishment.
Attention Graduates and Parents
Click Here to Register Your Email and Get $5 off orders or $25 or more

Q: Are tickets required?
No.

Q: What time do the doors open?
Doors to the auditorium will open at 5 p.m. for the ceremony.

Q: Are there provisions made for those with special needs?
Yes. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have need of interpreters for those with hearing impairments.

Q: Where can I park?
In all lots provided by Florida Southern College.

Q: What side is the tassel on?
Cap tassels are worn on the left side of cap until the appropriate time in the ceremony when all graduates will be instructed to move the tassel to the right side.

Q: Do I keep my cap on during the ceremony?
Yes.

Q: What if I get the wrong diploma?
This shouldn't happen, but if it does, don't worry. Contact Mr. Ward after Commencement and he will make sure you get the right one or correct any mistakes.

Q: Where do I show up for Commencement?
The Jenkins Recital Hall (right across from Branscomb Auditorium) at 5:00 p.m. on June 1, 2012.

Senior Photos
Graduation represents a major life accomplishment.  In order to have your senior portrait in the Lakeland High School yearbook, you must have your portrait taken at Bryn Alan Photography.  We would like for all of our seniors to be represented.

You are not required to purchase any of the photographs.  The sitting fee is $10.  The deadline is TBA

Please contact Bryn Alan at (863) 683-5090 to arrange an appointment.  Bryn Alan is located at 979 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland.


Senior Panoramic Photo
There is currently no panoramic photo scheduled for the Class of 2012.

Please keep in touch!  Students who wish to join with the Harrison Alumni Association may sign up on the Alumni page.