Lakeside SchoolClass of 2016

Curriculum Night

January 11, 2012Kent Evans Auditorium

Getting Connected: Students

Visits from Bryan, Student Support Team and US students (this spring)

New Student Orientation (August)

1st Day of School

Program and Club Fair (September)

9th Grade Retreat (September)

Lakeside 101 (Fall)

Advisor groups, Activities, Outdoor Trips

Getting Connected: Families

Family Picnics (Summer) Class Picnics (September) Back-to-School Night (September) Upper School Administrator Breakfasts (All

Year) Advisor Conferences (October) Family Potlucks (Fall) ROAR (Fall) Rummage (Fall and Spring) Pawprints, Lion Talk, and Class Reps

Advising Program

Program goals: sense of inclusion and belonging; adult and group connection

Approximately ten students per group

Students assigned based on input from the Middle School Student Support Team

Advisor travels with student for four years

Student Support Team

Meets weekly to discuss academic and social-emotional needs of students

Counselors, learning resources coordinator, family support liaison, athletic trainer, director of diversity

Goal is to provide safety net for all students

Course Selection

The higher the grade level, the more options

Requirements leave room for student choice

No “right” or “standard” set of courses

5 course minimum (includes PE and Art)

Principles To Keep In Mind

Students responsible for their own learning

Many (and varied) paths toward graduation

Keep outside activities in mind

Strive for balance

Distribution Requirements

Arts: 2 years, 3 years with specialization English: 4 years History: 3 years (2 World, 1 U.S.) Math: 3 years in sequence Languages: Through Level III, at least two

years at Upper School Science: 1 year Biology, 1 year Physics or

1 year Chemistry (A year-long science course is required in the 11th or 12th grade year.)

More Distribution Requirements

Physical Education: 2 years in grades 9 and 10

Outdoor Education: One week trip or longer

Service Learning: 80 hours submitted and approved; at least 60 with an out-of-school organization

Daily Schedule (6 courses)

M T W Th F

1st (8:10 – 8:55)

1st (8:10 – 8:55)

1st (8:10 – 9:25)

2nd (8:10 – 9:25)

1st (8:10 – 8:55)

2nd (9:00 – 9:45)

2nd (9:00 – 9:45)

2nd (9:00 – 9:45)

Advisor Period (9:50 – 10:00)

Advisor Period (9:50 – 10:00)

3rd (9:35 – 10:50)

4th (9:35 – 10:50)

Advisor Period (9:50 – 10:00)

3rd (10:05 – 10:50)

3rd (10:05 – 10:50)

3rd (10:05 – 10:50)

4th (10:55 – 11:40)

4th (10:55 – 11:40)

5th (10:55- 12:10) 6th (10:55 – 12:10)

4th (10:55 – 11:40)

5th (11:45 – 12:30)

5th (11:45 – 12:30)

5th (11:45 – 12:30)

6th (12:35 – 1:20)

6th (12:35 – 1:20)

5th (11:35 – 12:50)

6th (11:35 – 12:50)

6th (12:35 – 1:20)

7th (1:25 – 2:10)

7th (1:25 – 2:10)

Assembly (12:55 – 1:45)

8th (12:55 – 2:10)

7th (1:25 – 2:10)

8th (2:15 – 3:00)

8th (2:15 – 3:00)

7th (1:50 – 3:05)

Activity (2:15 – 3:05)

8th (2:15 – 3:00)

Daily Schedule (7 courses)

M T W Th F

1st (8:10 – 8:55)

1st (8:10 – 8:55)

1st (8:10 – 9:25)

2nd (8:10 – 9:25)

1st (8:10 – 8:55)

2nd (9:00 – 9:45)

2nd (9:00 – 9:45)

2nd (9:00 – 9:45)

Advisor Period (9:50 – 10:00)

Advisor Period (9:50 – 10:00)

3rd (9:35 – 10:50)

4th (9:35 – 10:50)

Advisor Period (9:50 – 10:00)

3rd (10:05 – 10:50)

3rd (10:05 – 10:50)

3rd (10:05 – 10:50)

4th (10:55 – 11:40)

4th (10:55 – 11:40)

5th (10:55- 12:10) 6th (10:55 – 12:10)

4th (10:55 – 11:40)

5th (11:45 – 12:30)

5th (11:45 – 12:30)

5th (11:45 – 12:30)

6th (12:35 – 1:20)

6th (12:35 – 1:20)

5th (11:35 – 12:50)

6th (11:35 – 12:50)

6th (12:35 – 1:20)

7th (1:25 – 2:10)

7th (1:25 – 2:10)

Assembly (12:55 – 1:45)

8th (12:55 – 2:10)

7th (1:25 – 2:10)

8th (2:15 – 3:00)

8th (2:15 – 3:00)

7th (1:50 – 3:05)

Activity (2:15 – 3:05)

8th (2:15 – 3:00)

Grade 9 Statistics for 2011-2012

Students taking certain courses (out of a class of 135)

Arts: 132 English: 135 Modern World History: 113 Big History: 20 Language: 136 Math: 136 Freshman PE: 133 Biology: 123 Physics: 4 Honors Physics: 4

Scheduling Timeline

Friday, January 27th: Course sign-up forms due (electronic & paper, with all signatures)

Mid-August: Schedules mailed home to students; open course change period begins

First day of school: Schedules handed out during Advisory period first thing in the morning

Two weeks into school: Course change period ends for first semester

Summer School Information

Upper School course offerings are on the handout you received tonight.

Financial Aid available. Course registration will begin for Lakeside

students on February 6th. Open registration begins on February 27th.

Some courses may not run due to low enrollment. Regular updates available through June 1.

All registration materials will be available online in February.

An informational e-mail from Chris Hartley will be sent at the end of this month.

Summer School: Things to consider

Courses that earn Lakeside credit will become part of the student’s transcript.

Strict attendance policy. Students should sign up for courses

as if there were no summer school. Schedules can be adjusted.

LAKESIDE ACADEMIC BRIDGESA specialized two week Middle to Upper School transition

program** covering:

“Writing Across the Curriculum” and “Algebraic Thinking”

Open to incoming 9th grade Lakeside students only. Get to know some of your peers, teachers, and how to access some of

the Upper School educational resources even before the school year begins!

Review math and firm up writing skills according to Lakeside expectations in English, History and Science.

Program Dates: Mid August** Days: Monday - Friday (5 days per week) Times: 9 a.m. – 12:40 a.m. Cost = Free!!! Snacks will be provided.

FLYER AND APPLICATION COMING SOON TO A MAILBOX NEAR YOU…

**Note: It differs from our regular summer school program and doesn’t interfere with fall athletics.

Testing and College

Don’t worry about it!!!!

PSATs, SAT Subject Tests (SAT IIs) start sophomore year 

Testing at this age has little (if any) ultimate relevance in the college process

Schedule WorksheetGrade 9

Arts: Full Year (Optional) English: Full Year (Required) History: Full Year (World History) Language: Full Year (Level 1 or 2) Math & Computer Studies : Full Year (Algebra 1,

Algebra 2, Geometry) Physical Education: Full Year (Required) Science: Full Year (Biology or Physics) Interscholastic Sports: Fall/Winter/Spring Other Activities: ITA, Student Govt., Judicial

Comm.

What Can You Do?

Read Curriculum Guide (each student received a paper copy; also available online)

Take an active role in course sign-ups all four years

Know graduation requirements

Communicate with students, advisors, department heads, administrators