What Kinds of Students Can Lakeside Best Serve?

Overall, the school seems to serve best students who

• are intellectually capable
• are curious, motivated, active learners
• enjoy learning from each other in an interactive setting
• manifest self-discipline
• value a multicultural community
• are kind, considerate, and contributing citizens

In grades 5, 6, and above, Lakeside can serve best students who

• can commit to a daily routine of work at school and at home
• are not easily distracted
• are generous
• consistently do their part in shared assignments
• have a solid foundation of basic skills, without significant gaps

In grades 7, 8, and above, the school benefits most the students who

• seek a relationship of mutual respect with their teachers
• are familiar with libraries
• are, or are interested in becoming, computer literate
• serve as positive role models for younger students
• are able to complete homework independently most of the time

In grade 9 and above, Lakeside serves well students who

• are self-disciplined and well-organized
• are comfortable with ambiguity
• are confident in verbal interchanges with adults and peers
• have a comfortable command of English grammar
• are willing to critique their own work
• understand "academic honesty"
• value, and are willing to learn from, the opinions of others
• can use information resources appropriate to high school work
• can successfully balance academic challenges and expectations with activities and interests beyond school

In grades 11 and 12, Lakeside serves well students who

• begin performing college-level work in some classes
• are competent information technologists
• are willing to take academic risks
• choose the challenging rather than the easiest path
• provide leadership in the school
• seek and enjoy conversations with adults
• are able to manage time independently and effectively