Lake Placid Central School

District Accomplishment Report

2005-06


A productive, working, democratic society is made up of educated individuals.

Dr. Ernest Stretton
Superintendent of Schools

Lake Placid Central School
Administrative Offices
23 Cummins Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946

 


Student Achievements


Reporting about student achievement and program improvement in a 835 student school district calls for a comprehensive set of measures.

Achievement Measurement
2005 graduates who went to college/continuing education Lake Placid=85%; State Avg.=71%
* 2004-05 SAT-I:
73% of Lake Plaid High School Students take the SAT.
The national average s 43% 		526 Verbal 546
-exceeds state and national averages
-Top 10% of Lake Placid High School students
score: 625 Math and 591 Verbal
* Advanced Placement Courses 41% of seniors enrolled in A.P. classes at
Lake Placid High school
* 5-year math students 22% of seniors- positive indicators of university success
* 2005 Honors diplomas 13% of graduates
* 2005 Regents diplomas 75% of graduates, state average 42%
* Scholarship 2005 graduates received $109,100.00
in local scholarship awards
* 2005 Elementary school state standardized test in Mathematics 85% of students achieved mastery at levels 3 and 4



Career Preparation/Work Ethic


The faculty of Lake Placid Central School teaches skills that are good for children's whole lives. In addition to academic skills, Lake Placid Central School excels in many measurable ways.
Student Dimension Career/ Work Ethic
Attendance
96% of our students attend school every day.
Good school attendance leads to job success. 		A career begins when you show up for work.
Conduct
Lake Placid Central School students are expected to
behave well. 		Self-discipline leads to career and life success.
Working Together
Our staff encourages team effort and
cooperation in academic and extracurricular activities. 		Getting along and cooperating is key to career
achievement.
Building a Business Connection
Our school strives to foster partnerships and
collaborative efforts with business and community
services. We sponsor career and shadowing opportunities. 		Self-discipline leads to career and life success.
Using Technology
We provide a large variety of state of the art
technology, including computer labs, multimedia
opportunities, and much more. 		Use of technology is an ever-increasing requirement
in today's job market.
Creating School-University Connections
We structure our curriculum for continuity of
learning from kindergarten through university. 		AP courses, college visits and internet projects
prepare students for the college experience.


Select Programs and Services

Here is a partial listing of compehensive educational opprotunities for tomorrows leaders.
  • Internship / business career preparation
  • Academic Excellence and Enhancement programs
  • Student Council
  • Band and Chorus at all levels
  • Extra-curricular programs include:
    Drama, Newspaper, Clubs, Service
    Organizations and Athletics
  • Special Education inclusion model as
    appropriate for special needs students
  • Open door policy for parents in all schools
  • French and Spanish taught in Grades 5-12, levels 1-5
  • Technology / Computers available for
    students in every classroom K-12
  • State of the art libraries / media centers
  • SAT Preparation course
  • Advanced placement courses in Art,
    English Language, English Literature, U.S.
    History, Statistics, Calculus and
    Environmental Science
  • Alternative school program
  • Vocational Education
  • Adirondack outdoor / environmental
    education programs
  • Counseling programs K-12
  • The longest running high school
    Winter Carnival in the country
  • Remediation programs
  • Community Service required for graduation





Lake Placid Central School

Our Educational Mission

Our district is dedicated to providing an education which enables students to function as independent, contributing members of society. Additionally, we strive to have our students become life-long learners.

Our Educational Goals

To teach basic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics.

To develop a spirit of cooperation and respect.

To expect high levels of achievement from everyone.

To have a staff that is committed to working together toward student success.

To provide opportunities for students to exercise their minds and bodies.

To instill tolerance and understanding of the differences in our society.

To help each student develop a positive self-image.

To help each student develop a sense of responsibility.

Our Educational Beliefs

All Students can learn.

Teachers and Administrators make a difference in the quality of education for each child.

Effective programming comes from collaboration, cooperation, communication, professional development and planning.

Individual and school performances on the New York State Standards Tests, Regents and SAT Tests are appropriate measures of our school success.

Extra-Curricular participation is significant in social, physical and academic development.

Learning is a life-long commitment.