Lakes High School serves a diverse student population at a very high level. The Life Skills program gives students with extreme needs hope and a place of belonging. The Advanced Placement Program continues to grow. Graduates are accepted into prestigious universities and military academies every year.
... Read more The choral program is one of the best in the nation receiving numerous awards. Nearly half of the student population comes from military families which brings a vibrant cultural mix to the school community. More positive attributes about Lakes can be said but I'll leave that to the next reviewer. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 10/02/09
Folks that say that communication is poor, have their heads in the sand. I have a senior and a junior at Lakes. I receive newletters, e-mails, and recorded phone calls, with everything we've ever needed to know. Short of a knock on the door and a face to face invitation, the school does more than
... Read more it's part in keeping parents informed. Let's not forget the students part when it comes to smaller events like a sports banquet. Some people would rather blame the school than hold their child accountable. As far as the relaxed rules about food and drinks, cell phones, etc., true some kids don't do well with 'distractions,' but others do very well with them and appreciate the drink of water. So they get to use their cell phone to take a picture of the assignment instead of writing it down. Sounds smart to me. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/29/09
I am a student at Lakes and I personally love it! The experience you take away reflects directly how you choose to experience Lakes. We have an amazing choir, superb athletics, great JROTC program (full ride scholarships) and every year we add 2-3 clubs. Most teachers here truly love to work at Lakes
... Read more and commute long distances just for the opportunity to teach at such a diverse school! As for the cell phones, other electronics, food and drinks- that helps many students. Cell phones are allowed in passing periods or free time that is earned as are other electronics. Some teachers even allow us to listen to our iPods and mp3s as we do our work so it is easier to concentrate. Food and drinks also help students concentrate until lunch. Communication between the school and home is also excellent. The majority of graduates leave with at least one scholarship. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/29/09
This school, the administration, and the district it is in are all very unsatisfactory. There is little to no communication between staff and parents, completely disrespectful students (the vast majority anyhow), and the teachers do not know hoe to maintain discipline and an environment of learning in
... Read more their classrooms. I would not send my kids there if my life depended on it. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/27/09
i love lakes, regardless of what others say. overall, we are a great high school and empower others with our commitment to having a safe, educational enviroment(:
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Posted by a student on 04/28/09
Having left this nightmare of a school district three years ago, my opinion is a bit dated. While I was there, I was a highly involved parent (volunteering weekly, serving on committees), so I had ample opportunity to see the day-to-day happenings of the school and its administration. About the best
... Read more thing I can say about this school is that at least it is head and shoulders above Clover Park High School. Oh, and if your child is into chorus (outstanding group) or football, they will be happy. The AP and honors options are pathetic compared to other schools we have experienced. The real problem, though, lies in the office of the Superintendant of the the Clover Park School District. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/09
I am a parent with 2 children at Lakes. I find the principal and the administration, in general to be lacking. There is not much communication from admin to parents. Opportunities are presented only to those kids that have parents that are involved and/or stay on top of things. They had SAT prep
... Read more classes however, it was not put out to the entire junior/senior student body. They had college fairs but juniors were not informed until the day of. The principal is was not present at during either of my kids orientation and one was a freshman. I tend to see him only at sports events. If I had to do it over (and could afford it) I would have place my kids in private school or moved off post. RUN.... Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/20/09
Lakes High School, is a good school, but it requires students and parents to hold the administration accountable. If you are willing to get involved in your education Lakes High School is as good as any other school. I would say that its biggest drawback is the school district it's in. The district
... Read more tends to cite the diversity and the military base as an excuse for the lack of higher standards of learning. Overall, the faculty at the high school cares about students which is the most valuable asses of Lakes High School, just remember to take responsibility for your education. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/09/09
This school is easily the best school that my children have ever gone to. I had two students graduate from this school and both of them recieve full academic scholarships to 4 four universities. There is no better school in the area because of the diversity, academics, sports, extracirriculars, staff
... Read more and students. What is even more intriguing is the fact that Lakes will have a new school soon. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/09
This school is not a top notch school. The leadership of the principle is very poor. The students are allowed to do many things that are unacceptable in many schools around the country. These students are allowed to bring and use devices (cell phone, PS3, Ipods, etc) in school and class. They are allowed
... Read more to eat and drink in the classes, which are all forms of distractions for learning. But shockingly, they are allowed to cuss like truckers. They have no respect for a lot of elder figures. My daughter now attends a school in South Carolina and is an Honor Roll student oppose to failing almost all her classes in Washington. She said the difference between the two schools was that in WA they never cared or helped or respected you like they do in SC. Having these 3 things obviously makes a difference in our children. It's quite sad. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Washington used the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in writing in grades 4, 7 and 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The WASL is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The grade 10 WASL is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
1,450
Students per teacher:
54
Full-time teachers:
27
Number of classrooms:
75
Vocational Education
Accounting, ROTC, Phys Ed, Word Processing
Arts
Art
Music
Choral
Computer Science
Computer Science
Fine Arts
Drama
English
Journalism
Special Education
Life Skills
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Psychology
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Lakewood schools — Lakes High School is located at 10320 Farwest Dr Sw, Lakewood WA 98498. 10320 Farwest Dr Sw is in the 98498 ZIP code in Lakewood, WA The school district for Lakes High School is the Clover Park School District 400. Lakes High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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