Lake Country School
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About
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish
Extra programming
Lake Country School offers a variety of athletic & club options that are LCS mission-forward. Their athletics focus on the value of collaboration. Students are taught to respect themselves, each other, & the team as a whole. Clubs at Lake Country School ask for curiosity & exploration. Athletics & clubs meet before or afterschool.
Extracurriculars Offered:
AV/Tech Clubs, Foreign Language Clubs, Journalism/Newspaper Clubs, Music, Sports
Uniforms
Students who attend Lake Country School are not required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
To enroll, contact Katie Haag at (612) 827-3707 or admissions@lakecountryschool.org.
Students at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Academic programming
LCS’s academic programing is divided into 3 different age groups focusing on students building independence, teamwork skills, & emotional intelligence. Their Children’s House classrooms (ages 3 – 6) offer a range of learning experiences that children can complete at their own pace. Elementary classrooms (grades 1 – 6) offer multi-age classrooms designed to teach essential skills across different subjects, making sure that students develop knowledge & skills, both soft & hard, in a holistic way.
The school’s Junior High (grades 7 & 8) focuses on independent learning, research, & discovery. They offer multiple real-world opportunities–including trips, living on a farm, & theater experiences.
Academic Programs Offered:
Montessori, Multi-Grade Classrooms
Special education programming
Lake Country School is committed to supporting each student with special learning & mental health needs. They believe that each student is a unique individual with their own talents, abilities, & needs. Students come to the school with their own learning styles & progress at their own pace, supported by the Montessori learning environment. The collaboration between families, teachers, learning specialists, &/or the wellness coordinator, helps to create an environment where students with specific learning &/or social & emotional needs develop their potential within a Montessori school. Learning & wellness specialists serve as educational & mental health resources to staff & families through classroom accommodations. Based on the needs of the individual child, direct support may also be provided.
English language learner programming
Students at Lake Country School learn to read & write using phonics by exploring the dynamics of language & developing literacy skills. The school’s language environment enhances vocabulary, listening skills, & expressive language abilities.
Climate
School values
Lake Country School is a Montessori school that encourages independence, critical thinking, & creativity in each child. They promote diversity & inclusion, as well as respect & responsibility to yourself, to others, & to the earth.
Discipline Policy
Every student has the right to a safe & peaceful environment. LCS expects all members of its community to be good citizens. Staff & students learn about conflict resolution, bullying prevention, & ways to respond to conflict that promote & support responsible citizenship & living well together. Each student is expected to be respectful toward others, the materials, the environment, & themselves.
Equity
Equity vision
Lake Country School (LCS) is committed to creating an inclusive & fair learning environment where every student feels a sense of belonging, & is valued & respected for who they are. As a Montessori school, they recognize the importance of equity & justice in education. They continue to integrate & update anti-bias & anti-racist (ABAR) practices into their curriculum & their school culture.
