L`Anse Creuse High School - L`Anse Creuse Public Schools

2012-2013
L’Anse Creuse High School
School Mission Statement:
Our mission is to educate, build character and instill integrity in every student so they are able
to make a seamless and successful transition to post-secondary education or employment and
become productive members of this ever-changing global society.
Principal’s
Message:
The 2012-13 school year opened with numerous
facility upgrades at L’Anse Creuse High School.
The entire first floor of our building and the
majority of the campus have been upgraded thanks
to our supportive and caring school-community.
Some of the facility upgrades included; two
renovated parking lots, new flooring, new lockers,
a new band room addition, classroom renovations, site lighting
and entry doors. The second floor of the building is on the list for
future upgrades and renovations.
The student enrollment in “Lancer Country” topped out at 1,626
students in grades 9-12. There were 80 teachers and 41 support staff
that worked closely with students on the rigorous Michigan Merit
Curriculum. Our students excelled on the ACT and the Michigan
Merit Exam due to our continued focus on student growth and
achievement. Many of our students enjoyed participating in 19
varsity sports, choir, drama, fine arts and numerous clubs and
activities that supplemented their instructional program. Last year,
our marching band finished as State Runner-up, the girls volleyball
and softball teams were district champions and two members of
our track team were named First Team All-State!
Since 1955, L’Anse Creuse High School has been committed to
excellence and serving our community. We continue this tradition
as we strive to educate, build character and instill integrity in all of
our students on an annual basis.
Stephen P. Czapski
Principal
LCHS VISION
Lancer Country is a community where all stakeholders are accepted,
valued and respected as individuals. Stakeholders demonstrate the core
beliefs of Learning, Community, Honor and Service daily in order to shape
educational plans, actions and programs.
LCHS CORE VALUES
Learning
Community
Honor
Service
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) will provide the
2012-2013 data relating to:
√ Teacher Quality,
√ Student Assessment, and
√ AYP for schools, districts and the state, available individually or
in a combined report at
School improvement goals and strategies:
Goal #1: All students will become proficient in mathematics.
Strategies:
Utilize problem-based math units aligned with the Common Core Curriculum
and incorporate ACT/MME/Smarter Balance type questions to facilitate a deeper
understanding of mathematics.
Goal #2: All students will become proficient in reading.
Strategies:
Implement close and critical reading strategies throughout ELA courses.
Goal #3: All students will become proficient writers.
Strategies:
Implement argumentative writing and CER informational writing.
Goal #4: All students will become proficient in social studies.
Strategies:
Utilize the Writing Tracker Model to increase academic vocabulary and word count.
Goal #5: All students will become proficient in science.
Strategies:
Utilize the Writing Tracker Model to increase academic vocabulary and word count.
www.michigan.gov/aer
Click on the combined report then, select Macomb ISD, then L’Anse Creuse
Public Schools and the school you’re interested in viewing results. The
combined report from the state will also be available on your school’s Web
site as a downloadable pdf.
For individuals without computer access, contact the Office of School and
Community Relations at 586-783-6300 ext. 1214 to request a hard copy of
the report. Please indicate whether you want the school’s annual report or
the district annual report. We will mail a copy to your home.
L’Anse Creuse High School
38495 L’Anse Creuse Road, Harrison Township
(586) 783-6400 • www.lc-ps.org
Dual enrollment and
advanced placement (AP)
Number of students taking one or
more AP classes by grade level
10th grade Enrollment: 428
AP Students: 66
11th grade Enrollment: 389
AP Students: 131
12th grade Enrollment: 396
AP Students: 118
Dual enrollment,
another privilege
LCHS Band members traveled to Hawaii during mid-winter break.
Students performed at a patriotic concert at Pearl Harbor and were
able to visit several museums at the site and also toured the Bowfin.
Dual enrollment enables a student to
take classes that earn high school and
college credit simultaneously. During the
2012-2013 school year, 14 students were
enrolled.
Sports and Entertainment Marketing students stood on the 50 yard line at the Ford Field
during their fieldtrip. Students were able to take a behind the scenes tour of Ford Field and
learned about marketing, endorsements, and career opportunities.
L’Anse Creuse High School
Parent involvement
When parents become partners in the educational
process, students succeed.
Participation in conferences
FALL
SPRING
2012-2013
44%
34%
2011-2012
44%
28%
2010-2011
50%
33%
Parent involvement policy
L’Anse Creuse High School encourages and appreciates the
involvement of parents in the education of their children.
We recognize the strong correlation between parental
involvement and student achievement.
Putting their learning into a global context, students from Mrs.
McCarron’s Spanish 3 class visited the Poas Volcano in Costa
Rica. They traveled around the country, worked on a dairy farm
with Costa Rican children and were able to practice speaking
Spanish in an authentic environment.
L’Anse Creuse High School
Parent participation
There are many ways to become involved in school activities with
your student:
• Band Booster Club
• Choir Booster Club
• Athletic Booster Club
• Quarterly Parent Roundtable Meetings
1st Year Scholastic Award recipients celebrating at our annual
banquet at MacRays.
Points of Pride
NAHS students finished the 2nd of many café tables in the
LCHS commons, destined to be resurfaced with glass and
ceramic mosaics inspired by famous Modern Artists.
A group of Student Council members attended a luncheon
at the Detroit Economic Club where the CEO of Hartford
Insurance spoke about leadership.
LCHS has achieved “Evergreen” status through Michigan Green Schools. Our
original “Green” certification was established in 2008. During that time, we were
one of the only high schools to earn a “pioneer” award.
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Track and Field accomplishements:
Carly D (All State) 5th Place Shot Put 38’9”
Jaevyn W (All State) 1st Place Discus
(Back-to-Back State Champ) 144’6”
Students are pictured with Coach Mike Hale
Points of Pride
High school students volunteered and filled 4,000 plastic
Easter eggs with candy for the Harrison Townhsip Annual
Easter Egg Hunt held on the LCHS football field.
Physics classes built and launched
2-liter water bottle rockets.
L’Anse Creuse High School