ReflectionS ReflectionS - Lake Highland Preparatory School
ReflectionS ReflectionS - Lake Highland Preparatory School ReflectionS ReflectionS - Lake Highland Preparatory School
Lower School Grade Level IntroductionsWhether a first-year or returning student to Lake Highland, these introductions are of great value! Discover what a typicalday is like and gain a clear understanding of each grade’s expectations. Summer reading and math questions are answered.Teachers gain a clear picture of each child’s interests and academic skills so that when the first day of the new school yeararrives, students are ready to embark on a year of great accomplishments and enjoyable learning experiences.The Path to Pre-Kindergarten (entering Pre-Kindergarten)Experience the joys of Lake Highland’s Pre-Kindergarten. During this week, parents and students will become familiar with ourcampus, classrooms, and teachers. The children will create theme-related art projects and enjoy daily music lessons and thinkinggames. New friendships will be established through socialization activities in the classroom and on the playground. Parentalanxiety is minimized as families blend into Lake Highland’s traditions and each morning begins with a young child’s excitementabout going to school! Students may attend more than one week. This class is open only to students who will be attending LakeHighland’s Pre-Kindergarten program.This course ends at 2:00 each day. If you have another child in a class with a dismissal time later than 2:00, please see our ExtendedCare options on page 45. For your convenience, we offer extended care from 2:00 to 3:30 or as late as 5:45PM.Teachers: Ann Chong, Betsy Eveland, Wendy Fogg, and Barbara Baxley1AB (S1513100): June 8th –12th 9:00–2:00 $3002AB (S1523100): June 15th –19th 9:00–2:00 $3003AB (S1533100): June 22nd –26th 9:00–2:00 $3005AB (S1553100): July 6th –10th 9:00–2:00 $3006AB (S1563100): July 13th –17th 9:00–2:00 $300Leading Up to Kindergarten (entering Kindergarten)Enjoy two weeks with Kindergarten friends and teachers while engaging in themed activities that reinforce critical educationalconcepts. Students “visit” countries from around the world during the first session or participate in western-themed activitiesduring the second. Language arts and mathematics will be emphasized along with literature, art, music, computers, and outdoorplay. This class is open only to students who will be attending Lake Highland’s Kindergarten program and is highlyrecommended for all kindergarteners new to Lake Highland.This course ends at 2:00 each day. If you have another child in a class with a dismissal time later than 2:00, please see our ExtendedCare options on page 45. For your convenience, we offer extended care from 2:00 to 3:30 or as late as 5:45PMTeachers: Sue Koch and Patti Exum1/2AB (S1514110): June 8th–19th 9:00–2:00 $6004/5AB (S1544110): June 29th –July 10th* 9:00–2:00 $540*Class will not meet Friday, July 3rdSummer Spectacular 2015 | 6
Kindergarten Highlights (entering Kindergarten)Open to students who attended Lake Highland’s Pre-Kindergarten or new students who have completed Leading Up toKindergarten, this week is a great opportunity for children to meet kindergarten teachers and friends. Let’s Go Camping and AWeek at the Beach are the respective themes for language arts and math activities that are enhanced with literature, art, music,computers, and outdoor activities. We will also visit the LHPS pool for a quick swim several afternoons. This class is open only tostudents who will be attending Lake Highland’s Kindergarten program.Teachers: Sue Koch and Patti Exum3AB (S1533110): June 22nd –26th 9:00–3:30 $3606AB (S1563110): July 13th –17th 9:00–3:30 $360First Grade (entering 1st grade)Students will delight in this weeklong class full of fun as they discover every aspect of LHPS’s First Grade. Reading circles, writers’workshops, math explorations, and science provide opportunities to increase students’ enthusiasm for learning. We will also enjoya short afternoon swim in the LHPS pool each day. By taking this first step into First Grade, students will be ready for a year ofsuccess!Teacher: Jill Roca2AB (S1523101): June 15th –19th 9:00–3:30 $3606AB (S1563101): July 13th –17th 9:00–3:30 $360Second Grade (entering 2nd grade)Sample Second Grade while discovering the Australian outback. Enjoy individual and small group instruction on math, reading,and computer activities in order to prepare for success next year. We will also enjoy a short afternoon swim in the LHPS pool eachday. This is a week you do not want to miss!Teachers: Penny Nelson and Anne Blackburn2AB (S1523102): June 15th –19th 9:00–3:30 $3606AB (S1563102): July 13th–17th 9:00–3:30 $360Third Grade (entering 3rd grade)Students will enjoy reading and math activities that support their excitement for discovery and investigation while promotingvaluable strategies and habits needed for academic success. Activities in the computer lab will encourage creative problem solvingand continued, individualized development of academic skills. They will read and discuss the book Mia’s Gift, by Florida authorCraig Weeden. Mia is a third grader who lives on a wildlife preserve. When a manatee is reported missing, Mia is determined tosolve the mystery. Each day, we will enjoy a short afternoon swim in the LHPS pool.Teachers: Susan Wilson and Valerie McGowan2AB (S1523103): June 15th –19th 9:00–3:30 $3606AB (S1563103): July 13th–17th 9:00–3:30 $360Summer Spectacular 2015 | 7
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Kindergarten Highlights (entering Kindergarten)Open to students who attended <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Highland</strong>’s Pre-Kindergarten or new students who have completed Leading Up toKindergarten, this week is a great opportunity for children to meet kindergarten teachers and friends. Let’s Go Camping and AWeek at the Beach are the respective themes for language arts and math activities that are enhanced with literature, art, music,computers, and outdoor activities. We will also visit the LHPS pool for a quick swim several afternoons. This class is open only tostudents who will be attending <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Highland</strong>’s Kindergarten program.Teachers: Sue Koch and Patti Exum3AB (S1533110): June 22nd –26th 9:00–3:30 $3606AB (S1563110): July 13th –17th 9:00–3:30 $360First Grade (entering 1st grade)Students will delight in this weeklong class full of fun as they discover every aspect of LHPS’s First Grade. Reading circles, writers’workshops, math explorations, and science provide opportunities to increase students’ enthusiasm for learning. We will also enjoya short afternoon swim in the LHPS pool each day. By taking this first step into First Grade, students will be ready for a year ofsuccess!Teacher: Jill Roca2AB (S1523101): June 15th –19th 9:00–3:30 $3606AB (S1563101): July 13th –17th 9:00–3:30 $360Second Grade (entering 2nd grade)Sample Second Grade while discovering the Australian outback. Enjoy individual and small group instruction on math, reading,and computer activities in order to prepare for success next year. We will also enjoy a short afternoon swim in the LHPS pool eachday. This is a week you do not want to miss!Teachers: Penny Nelson and Anne Blackburn2AB (S1523102): June 15th –19th 9:00–3:30 $3606AB (S1563102): July 13th–17th 9:00–3:30 $360Third Grade (entering 3rd grade)Students will enjoy reading and math activities that support their excitement for discovery and investigation while promotingvaluable strategies and habits needed for academic success. Activities in the computer lab will encourage creative problem solvingand continued, individualized development of academic skills. They will read and discuss the book Mia’s Gift, by Florida authorCraig Weeden. Mia is a third grader who lives on a wildlife preserve. When a manatee is reported missing, Mia is determined tosolve the mystery. Each day, we will enjoy a short afternoon swim in the LHPS pool.Teachers: Susan Wilson and Valerie McGowan2AB (S1523103): June 15th –19th 9:00–3:30 $3606AB (S1563103): July 13th–17th 9:00–3:30 $360Summer Spectacular 2015 | 7
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