They have tons of different activities for the kids to keep them in school. The best is their honor choir-music dept. They put on a hugh musical every year and plus sing at different funtions. They even go on a musical cruise every year and sing. Funds are raised by the students and parents for them
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
Hello, I was a former student at Lakewood High School. I'd like to say that this school is a wide diverse campus for you or your child to learn. Although there is occasional racial tension, I believe that it's a wonderful place to get to know others and their cultures. My teachers cared and worked hard
... Read more for the students that actually tried to keep up in the class. I don't believe it's the teacher's fault as to why some students fail, it's because they choose to do that and some also have a bad attitude towards learning itself. Is it really the teacher's entire responsibility to keep the students on their feet? No! The student must also be willing to learn in order to succeed. Lakewood is a one of a kind experience, something you must experience firsthand. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/12/09
I thought this school would be great, but I guess I set my expectations too high. There are a lot of teachers that don't care and a lot of racism at this school.
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Posted by a student on 05/27/09
Hi there! I'm a current student at Lakewood High School. I am in the Merit Scholars SLC, which is somewhat challenging. The curriculum is a bit more advanced. I take Algebra 1-2, Kinesiology PE, Computer Applications, French 1-2, Biology 1-2, and English 1-2 accelerated. If you're looking for a good
... Read more program for your academically challenged child, I do recommend Merit Scholars. Other academies/SLCs I recommend are either Odyssey or ATM. Since the first day of school, Lakewood High School is a great place to learn. Link Crew welcomes incoming freshman through orientation. Throughout the year, I've experienced the days of a typical Lakewood High student. My sister is an Odyssey sophomore, and soon my other sister will be joining Lakewood as an Odyssey freshman. The sports are great, the teachers are great, we try to keep the campus clean, etc. Pick Lakewood! GO LANCERS! =] Read less
Posted by a student on 03/18/09
Lakewood is an awesome school, with awesome people. im i juniorrr itss greeat.
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Posted by a student on 08/17/08
I am a sophmore at lakewood currently, Class of 11 baby!! lakewood is a great school. I am in ATM and i love it. we launched rockets off the football field and programed rovers to follow a track. ATM is a great program and i L O V E it ! lakewoods principal is the best ive had. he isn't serious all the
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Posted by a student on 07/30/08
I am alumni. You aren't going to get much better than LAKEWOOD in the Long Beach School District Baby!! This school will provide your child with an A+ education regardless if you want to get involved as a parent! Look at the other choices. Security is top notch here and so are the teachers. The arts
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Posted by a other on 07/08/08
I have gone to Lakewood for 4 years and I have been in the Odyssey program the entire time and I love it. Lakewood is a wonderful school. They have so many program choices such as; Odyssey for those intrested in Marine Biology and the ocean. Merit for the GATE students. ATM for students who wish to work
... Read more with computers. PALMS for the students that want to go into medical school or become firefighters or police. The ARTS which is a program for the more creative students who are intrested in music theater or becoming an artist. GLOBE for people who want to work in buisness. HERO is a program for those intrested in Culinary arts or fasion/interior design. NJROTC is a military program and AVID which pushes the students who otherwise would not attend college. The teachers, staff, and students are wonderful and it is a great learning enviroment. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/12/08
teachers here treat their students differently, if they like them, they're in the game. Teachers seem to give kids who are rude more chances. When the quietest kids will say one thing and get a detention
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Posted by a other on 04/11/08
Lakewood was my fisrt choice in highschools not only becuase it has extrodinary prgrams such as Merit Sholars , ATM, Odyssey,etc. It has alot of great teachers they are so helpful. They also have oustanding princapals Mr. Ocasta is one of the best he makes the transition from Middle School to highschool
... Read more so easy, and of course the student body in general are great you can make friends easily at lakewood wether your that shy kid in the corner or the class clown everyone fits in at lakewood. My opinion, and I am sure in the opinion of so many other students Lakewood Highschool is the number one school in the Disrict. if you don not belive me check it out for yourself. Read less
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Lakewood schools — Lakewood High School is located at 4400 Briercrest Ave, Lakewood CA 90713. 4400 Briercrest Ave is in the 90713 ZIP code in Lakewood, CA The school district for Lakewood High School is the Long Beach Unified School District. Lakewood High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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