Lakeland Christian School, 1111 Forest Park Street, Lakeland, FL 33803-1899 Telephone (863)688-2771, Fax (863) 682-5637, www.lcsonline.org

Lakeland Christian School

The School Lakeland Christian School is located on a twenty-seven acre campus in the heart of Lakeland, Florida (Polk County). The school was established in 1954. It continues to operate as a non-denominational Christian school governed by an independent Board of Directors. Enrolling students of various abilities, the school exists to provide a challenging academic program that includes a biblical perspective on life and learning.

The Student Body Lakeland Christian School provides classes for students in four-year-old kindergarten through grade twelve. Total school enrollment at the begin-ning of the 2014-2015 school year was 1057. The elementary school enrollment, which includes K4 through grade five, is 423. Secondary school enrollment in grades six through twelve is 634. There are 85 students in the senior class. School families represent over 170 different local churches. The student body is made up of a cross section of social and economic groups. Faculty The men and women who comprise the Lakeland Christian School faculty are Christian teachers who desire to help students learn from a biblical perspective. They come from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and work together to help prepare students for life. There are 6 adminis-trators, 31 elementary, 51 secondary, and 5 part-time faculty members. Teachers are required to maintain current professional certification in their fields. Thirty– two percent of the faculty hold master’s degrees. Forty percent of the teachers have taught at Lakeland Christian School for ten years or more. Overall student to faculty ratio is 15:1. Elementary Curriculum In grades 1-5 we offer an accelerated program and flexible grouping. In lower elementary, students are placed in clusters and have a main aca-demic teacher. In upper elementary, students are placed in a homeroom and will attend a math and reading class that meets their needs. Stu-dents with mild learning disblilities are assisted by certified teachers in the Special Programs Department. Students participate in the Foundations and Framework reading program. This is a extensive instructional reading program that uses literature to develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and written expression. Saxon Phonics is used in kindergarten through second grade. The K4-K5 students begin to picture numbers in their minds as they “play with numbers” and increase their number sense. Primary Mathematics or “Singapore Math” is used to equip our 1st—5th graders with a strong understanding of mathematics and critical thinking skills. Rocket Math is used to increase math fact fluency and automaticity. Social Studies and inquiry-based science are taught in every grade. Classes in art, music, physical education, Spanish, and library skills are also offered for essential components of child development. Electives for 4th and 5th grade include Spanish, choir, bell chimes and missions. Middle School Curriculum The middle school program encourages character development and focuses on biblical principles for building life relationships during this time of physical and emotional changes. The curriculum reinforces the basics of the elementary program and prepares students for the rigors of high school academics. Math, science, language arts, social studies, Bible, and physical education are taught at each level. A unique program in the Middle School is the RISE Institute with its focus on STEM learning and the INTEL research model for enrichment in science and engineering. Student electives include band, choir, piano, rise, Spanish, music, computer, journalism, living skills and art. All Middle School students are re-quired to have an IPad which is used in the daily instructional program. High School Curriculum Although the high school program offers both general and college preparatory diplomas, over 90% of the students choose a college preparatory track. Curricular offerings include Advanced Placement and honors courses. Available electives include computer, art, drafting/AutoCAD, home economics, music, and journalism. All students must be enrolled in six academic subjects each semester. One credit is equivalent to 36 weeks of instruction consisting of five, 47-minute periods per week. All courses are divided by semester. Core academic classes have comprehensive ex-ams each semester.

Accreditations Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC)

Associations Florida Association of Academic Non-Public Schools (FAANS) Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA) Florida Vocal Association (FVA) Florida School Music Association (FSMA)

SCHOOL PROFILE 2014-2015

Headmaster-Dr. Mike Sligh Luci O’Byrne, Elementary Principal; Wayne Shimko, Secondary Principal;

Darren Copeland, Assistant High School Principal; Keith Overholt, Assistant Middle School Principal

Graduation Requirements Students receiving a College Preparatory Diploma must earn 26 credits: 4 units of English; 4 units of mathematics (Algebra I and above); 3 units of science (with lab component); 4 units of social studies (including U.S. History, World History, Government, and Economics); 2 units of foreign lan-guage; 4 units of Bible; 2 units of physical education (including Life Management Skills and Personal Fitness); 1 unit in performing arts; and 2 elec-tive units. Students receiving a general diploma must earn 24 credits. Graduation requirements are similar to the College Preparatory Diploma with the follow-ing exceptions. Only one unit in foreign language is required; four math credits must be earned including Algebra I and Geometry. Only one addi-tional elective is required. Grading Scale and Class Rank All courses are used in computing the Grade Point Average. Students in grades 9-12 are ranked on a weighted, cumulative G.P.A. Advance Placement courses are awarded an additional quality point. Honors and Dual Enrollment courses receive an additional 0.5 quality point. The range of percentages and quality points are listed below: Prior to 2013-14 Regular Honors Advanced Placement A 100-90% 4.0 4.5 5.0 B 89-80% 3.0 3.5 4.0 C 79-70% 2.0 2.5 3.0 D 69-60% 1.0 1.5 2.0 F 59-0% 0.0 0.0 0.0

Grading Scale Beginning 2013-14 Regular Honors/DE AP Regular Honors/DE AP A+ 98-100 4.2 4.7 5.2 B+ 88-89 3.2 3.7 4.2 A 93-97 4.1 4.6 5.1 B 83-87 3.1 3.6 4.1 A- 90-92 4.0 4.5 5.0 B- 80-82 3.0 3.5 4.0 C+ 78-79 2.2 2.7 3.2 D + 68-69 1.2 1.7 2.2 C 73-77 2.1 2.6 3.1 D 63-67 1.1 1.6 2.1 C- 70-72 2.0 2.5 3.0 D- 60-62 1.0 1.5 2.0 F 00-59 0 0 0 Testing All Lakeland Christian School students take the PLAN test in their sophomore year and the PSAT in their junior year. All seniors earning a College Prep Diploma must take both the SAT and ACT. Students earning a general diploma are required to take either the SAT or ACT. Average scores for the 2014 LCS graduates are listed below.

Student Activities Program Lakeland Christian School’s athletic program offers opportunities for participation in a wide range of sports for both boys and girls. Currently, there are thirty-one competitive teams in twelve different sports. A complete vocal and instrumental music program is also provided. A unique piano program offers private lessons for students in second through twelfth grade. A keyboard lab is also utilized by students. Other extracurricular activities offer leadership opportunities through The National Honor Society, Math, English, Music, Science and Foreign Language Honor Societies, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, school publications, drama, and on-campus clubs. A special event for seniors each year is a six-day class mission trip.

Tests LCS Students National Average Florida Average LCS College Prep Students

SAT Verbal 514 497 491 532

SAT Math 507 513 485 524

SAT Writing 501 487 472 520

SAT Total 1522 1497 1448 1576

ACT Composite 22.1 21.0 19.6

ACT English 22.9 20.3 18.7

ACT Math 21.6 20.9 19.5

ACT Reading 22.9 21.3 20.7

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS

BIBLE MATH ACADEMIC

Bible 9- New Testament Survey Algebra I, II 57 Classrooms

Bible 10-Church History/Doctrine Honors Algebra II Science Lab

Bible 11-Bible Study Methods/World Religion Honors Statistics 3 Computer Labs

Greek Geometry Choral Music Room

Bible 12-Biblical World View Honors Geometry Piano Studio/Keyboard Lab

Honors Pre-calculus Library

Liberal Arts Math Art Studio

SOCIAL STUDIES Adv. Placement Calculus AB Cafeteria/Auditorium

American Government (Semester) Advanced Topics Fully-equipped Stage

Honors American Gov. ( Semester ) Honors Algebra I (8th grade) Home Economics Lab

Adv. Placement Government (Semester) Special Programs Center

World History Outdoor Learning Amphitheatre

Honors World History

United States History

Honors United States History PERFORMING/ FINE ARTS

Adv. Placement U.S. History Adv. Placement Music Theory

Economics (Semester) Art I, II, III-Honors EARLY CHILDHOOD

World Cultures Adv. Placement Art 2D, 3D, & Drawing EDUCATION CENTER

Psychology (Semester) Band K4 Complex (2 Classrooms)

Sociology (Semester) Honors Band K5 Complex (4 Classrooms)

Adv. Placement World History Concert Chorus K4/K5 Playground

Honors Chorus Assembly Area

FOREIGN LANGUAGE Honors Ensemble

Latin I Drama/Public Speaking

Honors Latin II Piano & Voice Lessons

Spanish I, II Guitar PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Honors Spanish I Music Composition 2 Elementary Playgrounds

Honors Spanish II Mechanical Drawing I Baseball Field

Honors Spanish III Auto CAD I, II, III Football/Soccer Stadium/Artificial Turf

Adv. Placement Spanish Graphic Design Physical Education/Practice Field

Fabric Construction

LANGUAGE ARTS

English I, English I Honors

English II, English II Honors ACTIVITY CENTER

English III, English III Honors PHYSICAL EDUCATION Gym (2 full-length courts)

English IV, English IV Honors Team Sports Physical Education Locker Room

Adv. Placement English Literature Life Management Skills (Semester) Weight Room

Adv. Placement English Language Personal Fitness (Semester) Band Room

Basic English Weight Training Aerobics Room

SCIENCE

Physics GENERAL ELECTIVES

Biology, Honors Biology Driver’s Education

Honors Chemistry I Journalism, Yearbook

Adv. Placement Chemistry Personal Finance

Honors Physiology Life Calling (Dual Enrollment)

Marine Biology Food Preparation

Honors Physics Computing for College and Career

Adv. Placement Environmental Science RISE—Leadership and Entreprenship

RISE—Experimental Science

FACILITIES

College Acceptance Ninety-Seven percent of the Class of 2014 and approximately 95% of all Lakeland Christian School graduates have pursued post-secondary education in schools across America. More than 85% of each graduating class plan to attend four-year colleges. The following colleges and universities are representative of those which have accepted graduates of Lakeland Christian School during the last ten years:

Statement of Mission The mission of Lakeland Christian School is to educate students in the light of God’s

word to equip them for a lifetime of learning, leadership, service, and worship.

Vision Statement

To be a Christian school of influence, characterized by academic excellence and caring community.

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