Lakeside School Class of 2016 Curriculum Night January 11, 2012 Kent 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)  9 th 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) MTWThF 1 st (8:10 – 8:55) 1 st (8:10 – 9:25) 2 nd (8:10 – 9:25) 1 st (8:10 – 8:55) 2 nd (9:00 – 9:45) Advisor Period (9:50 – 10:00) 3 rd (9:35 – 10:50) 4 th (9:35 – 10:50) Advisor Period (9:50 – 10:00) 3 rd (10:05 – 10:50) 4 th (10:55 – 11:40) 5 th (10:55- 12:10)6 th (10:55 – 12:10)4 th (10:55 – 11:40) 5 th (11:45 – 12:30) 6 th (12:35 – 1:20) 5 th (11:35 – 12:50)6 th (11:35 – 12:50)6 th (12:35 – 1:20) 7 th (1:25 – 2:10) Assembly (12:55 – 1:45) 8 th (12:55 – 2:10) 7 th (1:25 – 2:10) 8 th (2:15 – 3:00) 7 th (1:50 – 3:05) Activity (2:15 – 3:05) 8 th (2:15 – 3:00)

Daily Schedule (7 courses) MTWThF 1 st (8:10 – 8:55) 1 st (8:10 – 9:25) 2 nd (8:10 – 9:25) 1 st (8:10 – 8:55) 2 nd (9:00 – 9:45) Advisor Period (9:50 – 10:00) 3 rd (9:35 – 10:50) 4 th (9:35 – 10:50) Advisor Period (9:50 – 10:00) 3 rd (10:05 – 10:50) 4 th (10:55 – 11:40) 5 th (10:55- 12:10)6 th (10:55 – 12:10)4 th (10:55 – 11:40) 5 th (11:45 – 12:30) 6 th (12:35 – 1:20) 5 th (11:35 – 12:50)6 th (11:35 – 12:50)6 th (12:35 – 1:20) 7 th (1:25 – 2:10) Assembly (12:55 – 1:45) 8 th (12:55 – 2:10) 7 th (1:25 – 2:10) 8 th (2:15 – 3:00) 7 th (1:50 – 3:05) Activity (2:15 – 3:05) 8 th (2:15 – 3:00)

Grade 9 Statistics for 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 27 th : 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 6 th. Open registration begins on February 27 th.  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 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 BRIDGES A specialized two week Middle to Upper School transition program** covering: “Writing Across the Curriculum” and “Algebraic Thinking”  Open to incoming 9 th 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 Worksheet Grade 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