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Lake Highland Preparatory School is a co-educational independent
day school for students in grades PK through 12. Our two campuses
on 42 acres are centrally located near downtown Orlando. Founded
in 1970, the school attracts a diverse student population from the
metropolitan area and surrounding counties. The lakefront main
campus is home to our Upper and Lower Schools. The Charles
Clayton Middle School Campus, five blocks away, provides students
in grades 7 and 8 with their own dynamic atmosphere. The
exceptional facilities on both campuses include advanced technology
in all classrooms including one-to-one iPads, science labs, a state-ofthe-art performing arts center, acres of athletic fields, courts, an
Olympic swimming complex, and fitness center. The school has a
current enrollment of 1,924 students (771 students in grades 9–12) with
202 faculty, including 98 with master’s degrees, 4 with specialist
degrees and 6 with doctoral degrees.
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Lake Highland Preparatory School
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2014-2015
School Accreditations:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Florida Council of Independent Schools
Institutional Memberships:
National Association of Independent Schools
The CollegeBoard
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Southern Association for College Admission Counseling
Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools
C u lti v ati n g i n tellect, c h aracter , a n d lea d ers h ip
Our mission statement is the foundation of the Lake Highland community:
Within an atmosphere of love, concern, and mutual respect, Lake Highland Preparatory School is committed to instilling Christian
values, to inspiring patriotism, to developing future leaders, and to preparing students for college and lifetime learning
through academically challenging programs and affirming competitive experiences.
The comprehensive and challenging curriculum helps develop critical and creative thinkers with a sincere passion for learning. Our centers of
excellence encourage students to explore their gifts and further enrich their education. The Advanced Studies in Science and Research Program
(ASPIRE) offers students with a keen interest in science the opportunity to pursue original scientific research. Students spend a minimum of three
hours per week in a research laboratory working with a PhD or MD on advanced research projects. The Rossman Writing Center and Key Instructional
Leadership Team (KILT) provide mentoring experiences for upperclassmen that foster leadership, service, responsibility, and an in-depth intellectual
interest in an academic subject. The Merit Studies Program challenges the academically talented student in and out of the classroom. Merit Studies
students must enroll in three or more honors level classes each semester, complete three years in the same classical or modern language, and achieve
four credits at AP level. Students must maintain a 3.7 weighted grade point average to continue in the program.
CLASS OF 2015
Minimum Graduation Requirements
Subject Units
Language Arts 4.0
Math
4.0
Science
4.0
Social Sciences
4.0
Classical/Modern Languages 2.0
Computer Science
0.5
Fine Arts 0.5
Humanities
0.5
Advanced Composition
0.5
Speech
0.5
Physical Education
0.5
Electives 3.0
We require 24 credits for graduation.
GRADING SCALE
Letter grades carry a numerical value
used in calculating the grade point
average (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0).
Honors and Advanced Placement
courses are weighted (.5 and 1 point
respectively). All class grades are
included in the cumulative grade
point average.
Lake Highland does not rank students
numerically.
A+ 97-100
A 93-96
A-90-92
B+87-89
B83-86
B-80-82
C+77-79
C73-76
C-70-72
D
65-69
F
64-below
The academic year consists of two semesters
(18 weeks each).
U P P E R S C HOO L C U R R I C U L U M
CP- College Preparatory
H– Honors Course
LANGUAGE ARTS
English 9-11 CP, H
English 11: Language &
Composition AP
English 12 H
English 12: Literature &
Composition AP
Advanced Composition*
Creative Writing*
Themes in Contemporary
Literature*
Shakespeare* I, II H
Speech*
Debate I–IV CP, H
Logic & Semantics*
Humanities*
Humanities* Abroad I, II
History of Motion Picture*
Newspaper I-IV CP, III - IV H
Yearbook I-IV CP, III-IV H
MATHEMATICS
Algebra I-II CP, H
Geometry CP, H
College Algebra
Trigonometry*
Introduction to Statistics*
Pre-Calculus CP, H
Calculus H
Calculus (AB/BC) AP
Statistics AP
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Programming* I-II H
Computer Science (A) AP
Game Programming H
Web Design* I
Robotics* CP, H
AP– Advanced Placement
NATURAL SCIENCES
Biology CP, H, AP
Intro to Chemistry & Physics
Chemistry CP, H, AP
Physics CP, H
Physics 1, 2, C AP
Environmental Science* CP, H
Environmental Science AP
Marine Biology* CP, H
Advanced Marine Research*
Anatomy & Physiology H
Forensics* H
Engineering: Design the Future* H
Advanced Research I-IV H
CLASSICAL/
MODERN LANGUAGES
Spanish I-IV
Spanish II-IV H
Spanish Language & Culture AP
Mandarin Chinese I-III
Mandarin Chinese II-IV H
Chinese Language & Culture AP
French I-II
French II-IV H
French Language & Culture AP
Latin I-II
Latin II-IV H
Latin AP
SOCIAL SCIENCES
World History CP, H, AP
European History AP
United States History CP, H, AP
American Government* H
US Government/Politics* AP
Economics* H
Macroeconomics* AP
Microeconomics* AP
Psychology I* H
Psychology AP
Comparative Religions*
Old Testament Survey*
New Testament Survey*
International Relations* H
East Asian Studies* H
War & Revolution in the
20th Century* H
FINE ARTS
Art* I-IV
Advanced Drawing
& Composition H
Ceramics*
Photography* I-III
Computer Art: Electronic Imaging*
Studio Art AP
Art History AP
Drama* I-IV, III-IV H
Stagecraft* I-IV
Chorus I-IV CP, H
Symphonic Band I-IV CP, H
Symphony Orchestra* I-IV CP, H
Intro to Recording Studio*
Intro to Music Theory*
Music Theory AP
Digital Media*
Emerging Media
Digital Video Production* I-III, IV H
Broadcast Journalism
Dance Technique*
Physical Education
Personal Fitness
Athletic Training* I-III
Weight Training* I-IV
Athletics: Lake Highland offers Varsity and Junior Varsity opportunities in 17 sports
2 0 1 3 - 1 4 Hi g h la n d er ac h ie v eme n ts
National Merit Finalists 8
National Merit Semifinalists 9
Commended Scholars 18
National Achievement Scholars 1
National Hispanic Scholars 4
AP Scholars 63
AP Scholars with Honors 42
AP Scholars with Distinction 100
National AP Scholars 27
*Semester Courses
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Community Service Hours - 10,365 earned by Class of 2014
Yearbook, Newspaper, Literary Magazine
1st Place Awards from the American Scholastic Press Association
National Debate School of Excellence - Top 20 in the Nation
Siemens Math, Science and Technology Competition Semifinalist
International Intel Competition Los Angeles - 2nd Place
Materials Engineering and Bioengineering
Boys Basketball- State Champion
Boys Lacrosse- State Champion
Girls Volleyball- State Runner-Up
Boys Swimming- State Runner-Up
Boys Wrestling- State Runner-Up
profile
2014
2015
Administrative Team
College & Career Center
President
Dean of College Counseling and Guidance
venglehart@lhps.org
Warren Hudson
Michael Jakubisin
Director of Upper School
Jacqui Collazo
Associate Director of Upper School
Michelle Odell
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Lynn C. Stewart
Associate Dean of College Counseling and Guidance
lstewart@lhps.org
Edith R. Long
Associate Director of Upper School
College Counselor
elong@lhps.org
Kathy Taylor
Kim Rios
Special Assistant to the President for
Curriculum and Academics
preparatory school
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C o n tact
CEEB Code
101294
Victoria B. Englehart
Administrative Assistant
krios@lhps.org
Marsha Powell
Registrar
mpowell@lhps.org
901 N. Highland Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32803
Phone:407-206-1900 ext. 3242
Fax:407-206-1912
C lass o f 2 0 1 4
GPA Distribution
Unweighted
Range
4.00
3.75-3.99
3.50-3.75
3.00-3.49
Below 2.99
Weighted
Range
4.50+
4.00-4.49
3.50-3.99
3.00-3.49
Below 2.99
% of Class
4.6
35.1
23.2
33.5
3.6
Middle 50% Range
Critical Reading: 540-670
Math: 560-680
Writing: 550-680
Composite: 1680-2040
ACT: Students Tested 171
Middle 50% Range
% of Class
9.3
43.3
32.5
11.8
3.1
Advanced Placement
SAT: Students Tested 189
English: 24-33
Math: 24-31
Reading: 24-32
Science: 24-29
Composite: 24-30
College Attendance
• Students must receive approval from the
Director of Upper School to take more than
three AP courses in one school year.
The 194 members of
the Class of 2014 were
accepted to 181
colleges and universities
• In 2014, Lake Highland students took a total
and will matriculate at
of 1,033 Advanced Placement exams in 25 subjects. 61 different colleges in
26 states.
• 83% of the scores were 3 or above.
Regional Distribution:
• 59% of the scores were 4 or 5.
Northeast:13.9%
• AP examinations are mandatory in each AP course. Mid-Atlantic
3.6%
Southeast:70.1%
Students are required to maintain a weighted GPA of 2.50
to remain enrolled at Lake Highland.
Midwest:
7.7%
Reporting Policy: We report to colleges any record of academic
Southwest:
2.1%
or behavior misconduct resulting in an out-of-school suspension.
West:
2.6%
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The Universities of:
Alabama
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CLASSES OF 2010–2014
Findlay
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Hi g h la n d er h o n o r c o d e
Each Highlander is a unique child of God whose actions are based upon these fundamental beliefs: A Highlander’s word is the truth.
A Highlander’s work is completely his or her own. A Highlander respects the rights, feelings, and property of others.