SCHOOL PROFILE 2023-24 The Lakeland Junior Senior High School, opened in 1974, serves all students grades seven through twelve. The Junior Senior High School was completed in 1974 and has an enrollment of 725 students. The building is located in Scott Township, 10 miles northeast of the city of Scranton. OUR MISSION • Provide an excellent education that is meaningful for all students • Empower all students with the skills and knowledge necessary to maximize 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 Student Enrollment Grades: 7-12 Economically Disadvantaged: 28% Total: 644 Ethnic Enrollment: 97% Caucasian Girls: 47.4% Boys: 52.6 Average Class Size: 18 Student to Faculty Ration: 14:1 Special Programs: • Project Lead the Way (PLTW) provides a comprehensive approach to STEM Education. Lakeland programs include Engineering, Computer Science , and Biomedical Studies. • CTC is an opportunity for our students who are interested in the trades • Brainbusters Academic Tournament Champions—small schools • WVIA Scholastic Scrimmage Champions • Small School National Scholastic Championship Tournament, 25th in the nation 2017 • Envirothon 1st place in Lackawanna County The Lakeland School District will retire the practice of class rank upon graduation of the class of 2018. Beginning with the class of 2019, there
HONOR SOCIETIES • Société Honoraire de Français • Mu Alpha Theta • National Honor Society SCHOOL CEEB CODE (SAT/ACT) 391925 CLASS OF 2023 SAT COMPOSITE Average: 1012 CLASS RANK & HONORS SELECTION • All coursework in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 is included in computing class rank. Rank and GPA is calculated using a weighted average of grades based on the credit value. • Honor courses are weighted courses using a percentage value of 5 percent of the earned grade for honors courses or 8 percent for advanced placement courses. GRADING SYSTEM A = 93-100 I = Incomplete B = 85-92 M = Medical C = 76-84 F = Fail D = 70-75 P = Pass/Proficient F = Below 70 WF = Withdrawal Failing WP = Withdrawal Passing FACULTY 40 Teachers 2 Counselors, Average years of educational experience: 9 Classes taught by highly qualified teachers: 97% AP AND COLLEGE COURSES The Lakeland School District offers students opportunities for Advanced Placement curriculum in 7 subjects in addition to Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses which similarly offer the opportunity for college credit. Lakeland also has cooperative Dual Enrollment agreements with Lackawanna and Keystone College. Students can additionally choose to enroll in college level courses at the University of Scranton, Marywood University and The Pennsylvania State University (Worthington Campus). AP and PLTW COURSES Advanced Placement Cources • Computer Science Principles • Computer Science A • Biology • Calculus • Chemistry • Language and Composition • Literature and Composition • Statistics PLTW Engineering Concentration • Introduction to Engineering Design • Principals of Engineering • Digital Electronics • Civil Engineering & Architecture • Computer Science & Software Engineering • Engineering Design & Development (Capstone Course) - PLTW Biomedical Concentration • Principles of Biomedical Science • Human Body Systems • Medical Interventions • Biomedical Innovation - PLTW Computer Science Concentration • Computer Science Essentials • Computer Science Principles • Computer Science A GRADUATION REQUIEMENTS SUBJECT CREDIT AMOUNT English 4.0 Mathematics 42.0 Science 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 Arts/Humanities 2.0 Health 0.5 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
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Last year 60% of the Class of 2023 continued their education with 47% attending 4 year postsecondary colleges and universities. Below is a sampling of colleges offering admission to Lakeland students over the last several years. Albany College of Pharmacy Albright College Arcadia University Auburn University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bucks County Community College Cabrini College California University of PA Carlow University Cedar Crest College Cedarville University Central Connecticut University Champlain College Chestnut Hill College Clarion University Coastal Carolina University Columbus College of Art and Design Colorado State University Community College of Alleghany Community College of the Air Force Cornell University Daemen College Delaware Valley University DeSales University Drexel University Duquesne University East Stroudsburg University of PA Eastern Florida State College Elizabethtown College Elmira College Emory University Felician College Ferris State University Florida Atlantic University Fordham University Fortis Institute Gwynedd Mercy University Harford Community College Hartwick College Hartwick College Hastings College Hofstra University Immaculata University Indiana University of PA Ithaca College Jefferson University Johnson College Keystone College King's College Kutztown University of PA LaSalle University Lackawanna College Lafayette College Le Moyne College Lee University Lehigh Carbon Community College Lehigh University Liberty University Lipscomb University Lock Haven University of PA Longwood University Loyola University Maryland Luzerne CCC Lycoming College Mansfield University Marist College Maryland Institute College of Art Maryville University Marywood University Misericordia University Moravian College Muhlenberg College Nazareth College New England College New York University Niagara University Northeastern University Northwestern University Norfolk University Old Dominion University Pace University Pacific Northwest College of art Paul Smith’s College PA College of Technology Pennsylvania State University Point Park University Roanoke College Robert Morris University (PA) Rochester Institute of Technology Rutgers University Sacred Heart University Saint Francis University Saint Joseph’s University Saint Peter's University Salisbury University School of Visual Arts Seton Hall University Slippery Rock University University Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania St. Bonaventure University St. John's University Stony Brook University Susquehanna University Syracuse University Temple University The University of Scranton The University of Tampa The Culinary Institute of America The Ohio State University The University of the Arts Union College Transylvania University University of Alabama University of California University of Delaware University of Denver University of Jamestown University of Kentucky University of Maine University of New Haven University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of the Pacific University of the Sciences in Phila University of Utah University of Virginia Ursinus College Utica College Villanova University Virginia Tech Wagner College Washington & Jefferson College Westchester University Wilkes University York College of Pennsylvania
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/ ADMINISTRATION Superintendent of Schools Marc Wyandt High School Principal Carmella Bullick High School Assistant Principal David Rosenkrans SCHOOL COUNSELORS Dawn deQuevedo, MS [email protected] 570-254-9485 ext. 2003 Grades 8.10,12 Zachary Watters, MS [email protected] 570-254-9485 ext. 2004 Grades 7, 9, 11 SPORTS, CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Varsity Sports Other Activities Baseball Basketball, Boys Basketball, Girls Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer, boys Soccer, girls Softball Track and Field Drama Club Envirothon FBLA Mock Trial Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science SADD Scholastic Bowl Ski Club Student Council Volleyball