2019-20 Profile

SCHOOL PROFILE 2019-20

The Lakeland Junior OUR MISSION
Senior High School,
opened in 1974, • Provide an excellent education that is meaningful for all students
serves all students • Empower all students with the skills and knowledge necessary to maxim-
grades seven
ize their learning potential

• Instill in all students respect for themselves and for others in a nurturing
and safe environment

• Encourage all students to become community-minded individuals and
globally aware individuals

through twelve. The Student Enrollment
Junior Senior High
School was complet- Grades: 7-12 Economically Disadvantaged: 28%
ed in 1974 and has
an enrollment of 725 Total: 723 Ethnic Enrollment: 97% Caucasian

Girls: 46.9%

Boys: 53.1%

Average Class Size: 18
Student to Faculty Ration: 14:1

students. The build- Special Programs:
ing is located in Scott • Project Lead the Way (PLTW) provides a comprehensive approach to
Township, 10 miles
northeast of the city STEM Education. Lakeland programs include Engineering, Computer Sci-
of Scranton. ence , and Biomedical Studies.
• CTC is an opportunity for our students who are interested in the trades
The Lakeland School District • Brainbusters Academic Tournament Champions—small schools
has retired the practice of • WVIA Scholastic Scrimmage Champions
class rank . • Small School National Scholastic Championship Tournament, 25th in the
nation 2017
• Scranton Times Scholar of the Year 2017
• Senator Blake Student Ambassador Program scholarship winner
• Envirothon 1st place in Lackawanna County 2017
• Mock Trial Team: District Championship, Regional Championship; State

tournament: finished 3rd of 321 teams in the state 2017

SCHOOL CEEB CODE (SAT/ACT) AP AND COLLEGE COURSES

391925 The Lakeland School District offers students opportuni-
ties for Advanced Placement curriculum in 7 subjects in
CLASS OF 2019 ACT COMPOSITE addition to Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses which
similarly offer the opportunity for college cred-
24 it. Lakeland also has cooperative Dual Enrollment agree-
ments with Lackawanna and Keystone College. Students
CLASS OF 2019 SAT COMPOSITE can additionally choose to enroll in college level courses
at the University of Scranton, Marywood University and
Mean Composite: 1069 The Pennsylvania State University (Worthington Cam-
pus).
CLASS RANK & HONORS SELECTION
AP and PLTW COURSES
• All coursework in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 is included
in computing class rank. Rank and GPA is calculated Advanced Placement Cources
using a weighted average of grades based on the
credit value. • Computer Science Principles
• Computer Science A
• Honor courses are weighted courses using a percent- • Biology
age value of 5 percent of the earned grade for honors • Calculus
courses or 8 percent for advanced placement cours- • Chemistry
es. • Language and Composition
• Literature and Composition
GRADING SYSTEM
PLTW Engineering Concentration
A = 93-100 I = Incomplete
• Introduction to Engineering Design
B = 85-92 M = Medical • Principals of Engineering
• Digital Electronics
C = 76-84 F = Fail • Civil Engineering & Architecture
• Computer Science & Software Engineering
D = 70-75 P = Pass/Proficient • Engineering Design & Development (Capstone

F = Below 70 WF = Withdrawal Failing Course) -

WP = Withdrawal Passing PLTW Biomedical Concentration

GRADUATION REQUIEMENTS • Principles of Biomedical Science
• Human Body Systems
SUBJECT CREDIT AMOUNT • Medical Interventions
• Biomedical Innovation -
English 4.0
PLTW Computer Science Concentration
Mathematics 3.0
• Computer Science Essentials
Science 3.0
FACULTY
Social Studies 3.0
51 Teachers
Arts/Humanities 2.0 2 Counselors,
Average years of educational experience: 9
Health 0.5 Classes taught by highly qualified teachers: 97%

Physical Education 1.0

Electives 7.5

Total Credits 24

20 hours community service required

Students are required to maintain a minimum of 7 credits

per year

HONOR SOCIETIES

• Société Honoraire de Français
• Mu Alpha Theta
• National Honor Society

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Last year 60% of the Class of 2019 continued their education with 47% attending 4 year post-
secondary colleges and universities. Below is a sampling of colleges offering admission to Lakeland
students in the last three years.

Albany College of Pharmacy Johnson College Saint Joseph’s University
Albright College Keystone College Saint Peter's University
Allegheny College King's College Salisbury University
Arcadia University Kutztown University of PA School of Visual Arts
Auburn University LaSalle University Seton Hall University
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Lackawanna College Slippery Rock University
Bucks County Community College Lafayette College University Shippensburg
Cabrini College Le Moyne College University of Pennsylvania
California University of PA Lee University St. John's University
Carlow University Lehigh Carbon Community College Stony Brook University
The Catholic University of America Lehigh University Susquehanna University
Cedar Crest College Liberty University Syracuse University
Cedarville University Lock Haven University of PA Temple University
Central Connecticut State Universsity Longwood University The University of Scranton
Champlain College Loyola University Maryland The University of Tampa
Chestnut Hill College Luzerne CCC The Culinary Institute of America
Clarion University Lycoming College The Ohio State University
Coastal Carolina University Mansfield University The University of the Arts
Columbus College of Art and Design Marist College Union College
Colorado State University Maryland Institute College of Art Transylvania University
Community College of Alleghany Maryville University University of Alabama
Community College of the Air Force Marywood University University of California
Cornell University Misericordia University University of Delaware
Delaware Valley University Moravian College University of Denver
DeSales University Muhlenberg College University of Jamestown
Drexel University Nazareth College University of Kentucky
Duquesne University New England College University of Maine
East Stroudsburg University of PA New York University University of New Haven
Eastern Florida State College Niagara University University of Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown College Northeastern University University of Pittsburgh
Elmira College Northwester University University of Rhode Island
Emory University Norfolk University University of Rochester
Felician College Old Dominion University University of San Diego
Ferris State University Pace University University of San Francisco
Florida Atlantic University Pacific Northwest College of Art University of South Carolina
Fordham University Paul Smith’s College University of the Pacific
Fortis Institute PA College of Technology University of the Sciences in Phila
Gwynedd Mercy University Pennsylvania State University University of Utah
Harford Community College Point Park University University of Virginia
Hartwick College Roanoke College Ursinus College
Hastings College Robert Morris University (PA) Utica College
Hofstra University Rochester Institute of Technology Villanova University
Immaculata University Rutgers University Virginia Tech
Indiana University of PA Sacred Heart University Wagner College
Ithaca College Saint Francis University Washington & Jefferson College
Jefferson University Westchester University
Wilkes University
York College of Pennsylvania

SPORTS, CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES ADMINISTRATION
Superintendent of Schools
Varsity Sports Other Activities
William King
Baseball Drama Club
Basketball, Boys Envirothon High School Principal
Basketball, Girls FBLA
Cheerleading Mock Trial Carmella Bullick
Cross Country Pennsylvania Junior
Football Academy of Science Assistant Principal
Golf SADD
Lacrosse Scholastic Bowl David Rosenkrans
Soccer, boys Ski Club
Soccer, girls Student Council SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Softball
Track and Field Dawn deQuevedo, MS
[email protected]

570-254-9485 ext. 2003
Grades 7,9,11

Larissa Valonis, MS NCC
[email protected]
570-254-9485 ext. 2004

Grades 8,10,12

CONTACT INFORMATION

Lakeland Jr-Sr High School
1355 Lakeland Dr.

Scott Twp. PA 18433
Phone: 570-254-9485

Fax: 570-254-7085
Website: http://www.lakelandsd.org/