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MISSION STATEMENT
Educating and empowering students to thrive.
VISION STATEMENT
Lake Park Audubon School is dedicated to providing progressive educational opportunities for students to become purposeful thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible, productive adults.
SCHOOL SONG: “RAIDER VICTORY”
Cheer, cheer for our fame and might.
Red, Black, and Silver, we’ll win tonight.
Send the royal cheers on high,
Bring down the thunder from the sky.
What though the odds be great or small,
Our Raider high will win overall.
While the Royal Ones are fighting,
Fighting for Victory!
IMPORTANT SCHOOL NUMBERS
Activity Office Secretary Director(s) (218) 238-5916
Activity Office FAX (866) 210-3389
Bus Garage & Transportation Director (218) 238-5657
Business Office FAX (218) 849-0033
Community Ed. Office (218) 238-5914
Community Ed. Office FAX (866) 201-0886
Counselor’s Office Secretary & Counselor (218) 238-5915
Counselor’s Office FAX (866) 210-3389
District Office Secretary & Superintendent (218) 238-5914
District Office FAX (866) 201-0886
Elementary Office Secretary & Principal (218) 439-3301
Elementary Office FAX (218) 439-3318
Secondary Office Secretary & Principal (218) 238-5916
Secondary Office FAX (866) 201-0886
School Social Worker (218) 439-3301
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Bryan Anderson Cara Bjerken Rich Veit
Vicky Grondahl Mike McIntire Darrel Pederson
Jeff Swetland
MAILING ADDRESS & LOCATION
Lake Park Audubon Secondary School ISD #2889
611 Vigen Lane, P.O. Box 479
Lake Park, MN 56554
SCHOOL WEBSITE
www.lakeparkaudubon.com
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
Occasionally it is necessary to close or delay school due to severe weather, mechanical malfunction, disaster/potential disaster alert, etc. When the administration and transportation director make the decision to close or delay school, you will receive a recorded message (voice, text or e-mail) from the school’s automated instant alert system. A notification will also be promptly sent to the following radio and television stations. Please tune in to one of the stations or check the school website to get the information you need. We ask that you not call the school, or school personnel, except in cases of emergency. If phone lines get tied up with routine calls, we will be unable to respond in the event of a crisis.
KFGO – 790 AM WDAY – 93.7 FM KRJB – 106.5 FM
WDAY – 970 AM KRCQ – 102.3 FM KVLY – Channel 4 and 11
KDLM – 1340 AM KBOT – 104.1 FM WDAY – Channel 6 and 8
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Students in grades 7-9 are divided into sections. All sections take similar classes; each has its own schedule. Sophomores, juniors and seniors have a chance to register for electives. Students are allowed to drop and add courses for the upcoming quarter during the last five days of each quarter. They may also be permitted to make schedule changes the first two days of the new quarter. All schedule changes must be approved by the counselor and should be made for the following reasons: (1) a change in career goals, (2) to meet graduation requirements, and (3) teacher recommendation.
No “drops” or “adds” will be allowed after the second day of the quarter except in cases to be determined in a hearing which will include the teacher(s) involved, the student and/or parent making the request, the student’s faculty advisor, and the counselor.
REGULAR DAILY SCHEDULE OF PERIODS MORNING RAIDER RALLY DAY
Period Starts Ends Period Starts Ends
Warning tone 8:25 a.m. Warning tone 8:25 a.m.
First 8:30 9:20 50 minutes First 8:30 9:10 40 minutes
Second 9:24 10:14 50 minutes Second 9:14 9:54 40 minutes
Third 10:18 11:08 50 minutes Third 9:58 10:38 40 minutes
Fourth: Morning Rally 10:42 11:08 26 minutes
Grades 7-9 * Regular daily class schedule the remainder
Lunch 11:08 11:36 of the school day
Class 11:36 12:26 50 minutes
Grades 10-12 AFTERNOON RAIDER RALLY DAY
Class 11:12 12:02 50 minutes Period Starts Ends
Lunch 12:02 12:30 * Regular daily class schedule until Fifth period
Fifth 12:30 1:20 50 minutes Fifth 12:30 1:10 40 minutes
Sixth 1:24 2:14 50 minutes Sixth 1:14 1:54 40 minutes
Seventh 2:18 3:08 50 minutes Seventh 1:58 2:38 40 minutes
Afternoon Rally 2:42 3:08 26 minutes
EARLY OUT DAY TWO HOUR LATE START DAY
Period Starts Ends Period Starts Ends
Warning tone 8:25 a.m. Warning tone 10:25 a.m.
First 8:30 9:05 35 minutes Second 10:30 11:05 35 minutes
Second 9:09 9:44 35 minutes Grades 7-9
Third 9:48 10:23 35 minutes Lunch 11:05 11:35 30 minutes
Fourth 10:27 11:02 35 minutes Fourth 11:35 12:18 43 minutes
Grades 7-9 Grades 10-12
Lunch 11:02 11:32 30 minutes Fourth 11:09 11:52 43 minutes
Fifth 11:32 12:08 36 minutes Lunch 11:52 12:22 30 minutes
Grades 10-12 First 12:22 12:52 30 minutes
Fifth 11:06 11:42 36 minutes Third 12:56 1:26 30 minutes
Lunch 11:42 12:12 30 minutes Fifth 1:30 2:00 30 minutes
Sixth 12:12 12:49 37 minutes Sixth 2:04 2:34 30 minutes
Seventh 12:53 1:30 37 minutes Seventh 2:38 3:08 30 minutes
Media Center (Library) may need to be closed during
some periods.
Afternoon Post Secondary Education Option (PSEO)
students will not be able to report to first and
third period due to conflicts with the MSCTC
campus schedule.
Work-experience students may have jobsite conflicts
with periods 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7.
PARENT ACCESS
Parents will have access to their son or daughter’s school information through the internet. Student information includes attendance, food service accounts, grades and discipline information. This website link is functioning correctly and user ID’s and passwords are available to families upon request. This information is password protected; therefore, parents/guardians will only have access to their child’s records.
REPORT CARDS & MIDTERM PROGRESS REPORTS
Report cards will be issued on a nine-week basis. First quarter report cards will be held for the November parent-teacher conferences. If a parent does not attend conferences, then the report card will be sent home with the student on Wednesday, November 12th. For second quarter and third quarter, report cards will be printed five school days after the conclusion of the grading period, and sent home with the student to give to parents. The school’s instant alert system will notify parents when the student will receive their report card and when the parents can expect the report card to be brought home. Fourth quarter report cards will be printed and mailed five school days after the conclusion of the school year.
Mid-term progress reports will be printed and provided to students five school days after the conclusion of each midterm period. The school’s instant alert system will notify parents when the student will receive their midterm progress report and when the parents can expect the progress report to be brought home. The February progress report will be held for parent-teacher conferences. If a parent does not attend conferences, then the progress report will be sent home with the student on Wednesday, February 25th.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Grade point averages will be calculated on the basis of a twelve-point scale as follows:
Letter Grade Equivalent Range (hundredths) Range (thousandths)
A 4.00 3.84-4.00 3.835-4.000
A- 3.67 3.50-3.83 3.495-3.834
B+ 3.33 3.18-3.49 3.175-3.494
B 3.00 2.84-3.17 2.835-3.174
B- 2.67 2.50-2.83 2.495-2.834
C+ 2.33 2.18-2.49 2.175-2.494
C 2.00 1.84-2.17 1.835-2.174
C- 1.67 1.50-1.83 1.495-1.834
D+ 1.33 1.18-1.49 1.175-1.494
D 1.00 0.84-1.17 0.835-1.174
D- .67 0.50- 0.83 0.495-0.834
F 0.00 0.00- 0.49 0.000-0.494
I Incomplete
P Pass
NP No Pass
W Wthdrawn
HONOR ROLL
An Honor Roll with four categories (A, A-, B+, and B) will be posted at the conclusion of each grading period. Only students carrying a normal class load (at least six classes) with no incompletes or failing grades at LPA will be recognized on the Honor Roll. The classifications will be determined by an average of a student’s grades and the ranges provided above.
PROMOTION & RETENTION (Grades 7-8)
Students who fail any quarter of a year-long class in the seventh or eighth grade will need to meet with the teacher to determine a plan to change the failing quarter grade to a "pass.” Students would need to meet with the teacher within ten school days after the end of the quarter to determine a plan to allow them to change the grade to a “pass.” The plan may include attending Targeted Services, completing packets of missed work, and/or attending summer school. Students who do not meet with the teacher and who do not complete the plan to change the quarter grade to a "pass" will have to repeat the class at no cost to the district.
Students who have not acquired the necessary basic skills to be successful in the next grade may be referred to summer school and/or considered for retention. The high school principal, counselor and faculty will review grades and special circumstances to determine promotion or retention. Retentions will not be made as a punishment for poor performance but rather as a means to improve basic skills to a point that will ensure success for the student in the future.
GRADE LEVEL PLACEMENT FOR SENIOR HIGH
Students will be classified by grade based upon academic credits earned.
Freshman Completion of 8th grade and 0 to 5.00
Sophomore 5.25 – 11.00
Junior 11.25 – 17.00
Senior 17.25 and up
SENIOR HIGH FAILED CREDITS
All failed “required” courses must be retaken. All failed “elective” courses may be retaken or an appropriate substitute elective may be taken.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASSES OF 2015 & BEYOND
The total number of credits for graduation will be 24 full-year credits (or 96 quarter credits).
The graduate must satisfactorily complete one of the Minnesota Department of Education approved post-secondary assessments such as ACT, SAT, ASVAB, ACCUPLACER or appropriate equivalent.
In addition to the academic requirements, all textbooks and school equipment must be returned and all school debts must be satisfied.
Students (except special need students whose programs are specified in an individualized education plan or 504 plan) must register for 6 courses each quarter. District academic requirements are identified below:
16 quarter credits in Language Arts 12 quarter credits in Science
14 quarter credits in Social Studies 12 quarter credits in Mathematics
(including Economics)
5 quarter credits in Physical Education 5 quarter credits in Health & FACS
2 quarter credits in Business 22 quarter credits in other electives
(not counting Economics)
4 quarter credits in Arts (choose from visual
arts, music, theatre, media arts, or dance)
4 Trimester set of Industrial Tech. 9, Business Computer 9, and Living Skills 9 (FACS)
for 4 quarter credits taken generally in 9th grade (or appropriate substitute electives for transfer
students).
A comprehensive explanation of graduation requirements may be obtained from the principal or counselor. A copy of the curriculum guide will be posted on the school website.
The high school principal shall certify students for graduation from high school. It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that a diploma shall be granted only when a student has completed all local and state requirements for graduation from high school. The Board of Education may approve a student for graduation who meets the state requirements and is recommended by the secondary school principal.
GRADUATION CEREMONY (Guidelines for Participation)
The ceremony is a privilege intended to recognize those individuals who have met the graduation requirements of the school district and the State of Minnesota. Seniors who have met or exceeded graduation requirements by the last day of school that precedes graduation day will be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony.
A foreign exchange student may earn a diploma by submitting certified grades from his/her previous school and meeting all required State and LPA graduation requirements.
All students should be aware that participation in graduation may be restricted due to serious disciplinary infractions. *See Page 56 Enrollment Requirement for Participation at Graduation Ceremony
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION AT GRADUATION
Grade point average and levels of academic distinction will be calculated based on academic performance in grades 9-12. Students in the following categories will be recognized at graduation based on their cumulative grade point averages from grades 9, 10, 11, and the first three quarters of the senior year. Foreign exchange students are not eligible for academic recognition.
Cum Laude – meaning “with honor” – 3.45 to 3.74 cumulative grade point average
Magna Cum Laude – meaning “with great honor” – 3.75 to 3.94 cumulative grade point average
Summa Cum Laude – meaning “with highest honor” – 3.95 to 4.00 cumulative grade point average
UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
University or college admission decisions are based on your total high school record grades nine through twelve. Universities and colleges use selective criteria in order to assure adequate preparation which enable students to be successful in their academic pursuits.
Here are lists of preparatory course requirements from three Minnesota universities; this is an incomplete list of colleges and universities, but other institutions may have similar requirements or recommendations. Please note, completion of the listed core courses does not guarantee admissions.
Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota:
Website: www.mnstate.edu then Home > Admissions > Freshmen > Admission Requirements
or www.mnstate.edu/admissions/freshmen/admissionrequirements.aspx
Preparation Standards:
English: 4 years
Mathematics: 3 years (at least two years of algebra and one year of geometry)
Science: 3 years (at least one biological science and one year physical science)
Social Studies: 3 years (at least one course American history and one course geography)
World Language: 2 years (foreign language or American Sign Language)
World Culture or The Arts: 1 year
Bemidji State University, Bemidji Minnesota:
Website: www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/undergrad/explore/start/criteria/
…Students must also Satisfy Minnesota’s College preparation standards, which include 4 years of English; 3 years of math, social studies, and science; 2 years of a language; and 1 year of world culture or the arts.
University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota:
Website: www.d.umn.edu/admissions/requirements.html
4 years English (including writing, literature, and speech.)