Lake Highland Preparatory School
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Cultivating Intellect & Character
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| 901 N. Highland Avenue Orlando, Florida, 32803 United States 28°33′29″N 81°22′19″W / 28.558°N 81.372°WCoordinates: 28°33′29″N 81°22′19″W / 28.558°N 81.372°W |
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| School type | Private school |
| Established | 1970 |
| Principal | Warren Hudson |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,500 |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Mascot | Highlanders |
| Website | http://www.lhps.org/dnn/ |
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Lake Highland Preparatory School is a 26-acre (110,000 m2) private school in Orlando, Florida that was founded in 1970. It is the largest private school in Orlando. Lake Highland Preparatory School is a Pre-K through 12, coeducational, private, day school situated on a 26-acre (110,000 m2) campus on Lake Highland in the heart of Orlando (901 N. Highland Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803). Lake Highland is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of College and Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. The total enrollment for 2009-2010 is 2,500 students, PK-12.[1]
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[edit] Academics
According to the LHPS website, Lake Highland Preparatory School is dedicated to an academic program that stimulates, inspires and challenges its students. Knowledge and skill acquisition form the basis of our academics. Additionally, carefully planned experiences leading to the awe of discovery, observation, and exploration are key components of the learning process in all disciplines and in all classroom settings.[2]
[edit] Science Department
The science department at Lake Highland sports over 19 classes. Those include 4 different Biology classes, 4 different Chemistry classes, 3 different Physics classes, Engineering, Anatomy, Forensics, 2 different Environmental Science classes, Advanced Marine Research, Biotechnology, and Advanced Research. Many of the same classes of this caliber are offered at universities around the country. [3]
[edit] Math Department
The math department at Lake Highland consists of over 15 classes including Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Statistics, Triginometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, and Logics and Semantics. Lake Highland requires students to take 4 straight years of math.[4]
[edit] Mission statement
"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."[5]
[edit] Notable alumni
Noted former students include:
- Candice Accola, actress[6]
- Traylor Howard, television actress
- Max Jones, television news anchor, journalist[7]
- Scott Stapp, lead singer of Creed [8][9]
- Max Starks, an offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Kerri Strug, 1996 Olympic Games Gold Medalist in Women's Gymnastics
- Mark Tremonti, lead guitarist of Creed and Alter Bridge
- Ty Tryon, Professional Golfer
- Brittany Viola, NCAA Champion Diver
[edit] Key Staff
- James W. Bartlett, CFO/VP
- Warren P. Hudson, President
- Susan B. Clayton, VP Of Advancement
- David M. Bernatavitz, Director of Middle School
- Francis Prendergast, Director of Athletics
- Jeffrey S. Turner; Asst. To President
- Deborah Parker DeLoach, Director of Lower School
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.lhps.org/dnn/ABOUTLHPS/tabid/55/Default.aspx - LHPS About Page. Retrieved April 30, 2011.
- ^ http://www.lhps.org/dnn/ACADEMICS/tabid/97/Default.aspx - LHPS Academics. Retrieved April 30, 2011.
- ^ http://www.lhps.org/dnn/ACADEMICS/ScienceMathatLHPS/tabid/1951/Default.aspx - LHPS Science & Math Dept. Retrieved April 30, 2011.
- ^ http://www.lhps.org/dnn/ACADEMICS/ScienceMathatLHPS/tabid/1951/Default.aspx - LHPS Science & Math Dept. Retrieved April 30, 2011.
- ^ http://www.lhps.org/about/about.asp
- ^ Boyar, Jay (March 2010). "Back to School". Orlando Magazine. http://www.orlandomagazine.com/Orlando-Magazine/March-2010/Our-Town. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
- ^ http://www.felicenews.com/anchor-max-jones.html - Max Jones' Biography at Felice News. Retrieved April 30, 2011
- ^ Orlando Sentinel - Former Creed singer Scott Stapp speaks, apologizes by
- ^ http://www.lhps.org/alumni/pages/florida.htm
- ^ Economic Research Institute 2009 Tax Records for Lake Highland Preparatory School
Ann Mills, Director of Admissions
