Team Approach

Students in Freshman Academy have a team of teachers to work with from the beginning of high school. All FA students at LHS share the same English, Math, Science, History, and Seminar Teachers. These teachers work together to meet the unique needs of every learner.

• Ms. Kennedy - U.S. History

• Ms. Halpern - Core Algebra I

• Ms. Dyson - Earth Space Science

• Ms. Sutton - Freshman English

• Mr. Mathias-Collins - Freshman Seminar

• Ms. Boxwell - Special Education Teacher

• TBD - Special Education Paraeducator

• Mr. Sawyer - Counselor

• Ms. Gallo - Instructional Resource Teacher

• Ms. Morris - 9th Grade Assistant Principal

• Reduced class sizes 

• Opportunities to participate in all LHS teams, clubs, and activities

• Positive reinforcement and a warm, inviting atmosphere

• Scaffolded learning with supports for individual needs

• Freshman Seminar course to work on organizational skills, core class support, and teambuilding

• Access to a dedicated counselor and resource teacher 

• Experiential learning (field trips) throughout the year.

• Dedicated instructional time for organizational, character, and teamwork skills

• Preferential application to the ATEx program at the Tech Center

• Open communication with families

• Weekly "Student of the Week"

• Positive Postcards set home

• Raider Recognitions posted