This is a Positive update pertaining to LUHS from data of 2008-09 - along with goals for 2009-10.

1. Welcome to the 2009-10 School Year!

2. Lakeland Union High School The State of the School Report!!

3. Our Successes in ’08-’09 Curricular Activities Academics Fine/Arts : Class of 2009 - 2 National Merit Scholarship Finalists Tori Law and Michael Hebert VAC – 10 1 st Place Regional Champions 10 State Qualifiers All-State WIAA – Scholar Athletes – Daniel Congdon and Nicole Semmerling DECA 123 members - 29 Leadership Certificates Earned, 3 Advanced Leadership Certificates Earned. Over 20 participants receiving awards at District Competition, 1 state champion, 7 qualifying for International DECA Competition.

4. Our Successes in ’08-’09 Curricular Activities Academics Fine/Arts : LUHS Forensics – On Friday, April 17 th , the LUHS Forensics team traveled to Madison and participated in the annual State Speech Festival. Of the 13 students that performed, 12 earned scores that earned medals. 83.5% of seniors graduated - 54% to 4 year colleges, 16% to 2 year colleges and 15% technical colleges and training. Math League - Central WI Mathematics League Champions. FBLA – 4 State Qualifiers!

5. Our Successes in ’08-’09 Math Tests Academics: Math

6. Our Successes in ’08-’09 Curricular Activities Academics:

7. Our Goals For ’09-’10 Curricular Activities Meet our students where they are, and move them forward with the Three “R’s!”

8. Our Successes in ’08-’09 Co-Curricular Activities Athletics: Girls’ Swim - 1 State Qualifier Boys’ Soccer - 2 nd Place Team in the GNC Girls’ Tennis - GNC CHAMPIONS Gymnastics - 1 State Qualifier Boys’ Swim - 1 State Qualifier Boys’ Hockey - GNC CHAMPIONS ; State Sectional Finals Girls’ Track and Field - 2 nd Place Team in the GNC, 1 State Qualifier Football - GNC CHAMPIONS ; State Quarter-finals Qualifier Boys’ Basketball - 2 nd Place Team in the GNC

9. Our Successes in ’08-’09 Co-Curricular Activities Athletics: Boys’ Golf - Sectional Qualifying Team Coach Tony Borden - GNC Boys’ Hockey COACH OF THE YEAR Coach Ted Voigt - Earned 500 th Career Coaching Victory Boys’ Track and Field - 2 nd Place Team in the GNC, 3 State Qualifiers Three CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS , Four CONFERENCE RUNNERS-UP AND ONE STATE QUARTER FINALIST!!!

10. 2008/2009 Demographic Breakdown Race LUHS AHS MHS RHS WI American Indian 21.7 1.8 0.4 1.6 1.5 Asian Black Hispanic White

11. 2008/2009 Demographic Breakdown Race LUHS AHS MHS RHS WI American Indian 21.7 1.8 0.4 1.6 1.5 Asian 0.3 0.9 1.0 1.0 3.7 Black Hispanic White

12. 2008/2009 Demographic Breakdown Race LUHS AHS MHS RHS WI American Indian 21.7 1.8 0.4 1.6 1.5 Asian 0.3 0.9 1.0 1.0 3.7 Black 0.1 0.8 1.0 1.4 10.5 Hispanic White

13. 2008/2009 Demographic Breakdown Race LUHS AHS MHS RHS WI American Indian 21.7 1.8 0.4 1.6 1.5 Asian 0.3 0.9 1.0 1.0 3.7 Black 0.1 0.8 1.0 1.4 10.5 Hispanic 1.6 1.8 1.4 1.3 8.0 White

14. 2008/2009 Demographic Breakdown Race LUHS AHS MHS RHS WI American Indian 21.7 1.8 0.4 1.6 1.5 Asian 0.3 0.9 1.0 1.0 3.7 Black 0.1 0.8 1.0 1.4 10.5 Hispanic 1.6 1.8 1.4 1.3 8.0 White 76.2 94.7 96.2 94.7 76.3

15. 2008/2009 Demographic Breakdown AREA LUHS AHS MHS RHS WI F/RP Meals 30.3 36.1 23.3 30.3 32.2 Special Ed.

16. 2008/2009 Demographic Breakdown AREA LUHS AHS MHS RHS WI F/RP Meals 30.3 36.1 23.3 30.3 32.2 Special Ed. 13.8 17.2 12.5 9.7 13.1

17. Seven Year Trend Average ACT Scores-Total Tested Seven Year Trend Average ACT Scores-Composite Grad Year LUHS WI. 2003 136 45,669 2004 130 45,480 2005 131 45,470 2006 123 44,275 2007 2008 2009 154 121 146 46,430 46,990 46,658 Grad Year LUHS WI. 2003 22.6 22.2 2004 22.8 22.2 2005 22.3 22.2 2006 22.4 22.2 2007 2008 2009 22.1 22.8 22.9 22.3 22.3 22.3

18. The State of the School Our Mission: The LUHS District is dedicated to creating A safe, stimulating environment where all students may Acquire the knowledge, skills and ability to pursue Academic, vocational and personal excellence!

19. Model Schools Strategies for High School Reform Model Schools Conference (2009) “ The high school of the 21st century must be much more student-centered and above all much more personalized in programs, support services and intellectual rigor.” (Model School 2009).

21. Students on Personalization Based on Student Exit Survey of 2008 During your time at LUHS have you Ever been harassed? 2% NO 67.6% Do you feel that LUHS provides A safe learning environment? 1% YES 86.7% Were you adequately prepared for Transition from high school to PSO? 1% YES 72.4% Were you provided enough Academic assistance to complete Your academic work? 5.5% YES 85.0% Has your experience at LUHS Contributed to your knowledge, Skills and personal development? 3%YES 90.5%

22. Goals of Homeroom Teachers Connecting with Students! 1. To improve the academic performance of the Students. 2. To provide students with an adult advocate personalizing the educational experience. 3. To develop the character of the students. 4. To improve the school climate. 5. To provide a safe and orderly environment. 6. To streamline the procedures and increase opportunities for students to learn.

23. Goals for 9th Grade Transition Based on 8 th /9 th Grade Transition Studies Goal # 1 - Academic (9 th Graders Fully Scheduled) Goal # 2 - Creating Positive Relationships (Home Room) Goal # 3 - (Freshmen Academy – 2010-11)

29. Curriculum 6. Response to Intervention (RTI) in place this year and evolving. 7. Continued Focus on P.E. and Health as a result of the PEP Grant.

32. Collegiality and Professionalism Working together to monitor halls and maintain school security, Professional Expectations : Communicating with Parents in a timely and responsible fashion through email and phone calls (PowerTeacher). Communication – conveying and receiving information, with one another, so that we can improve and enhance our teaching pedagogies (30 hours), Wearing I.D. Badges during the day while at LUHS to promote school safety,

37. Class of 2009 - 205 Graduates 96 - 48% 51 – 25.4% 4 year 2 year

38. Class of 2009 - 205 Graduates 96 - 48% 51 – 25.4% 4 year 2 year WI State Colleges WI Private Colleges 55- 27% 5 – 2.5%

39. Class of 2008 - 198 Graduates 96 - 48% 51 – 25.4% 4 year 2 year WI State Colleges WI Private Colleges 55 - 27% 5 – 2.5% Michigan 5 – 2.5%

40. Class of 2009 - 205 Graduates 96 - 48% 51 – 25.4% 4 year 2 year WI State Colleges WI Private Colleges 55 - 27% 5 – 2.5% Michigan 5 – 2.5% Minnesota 12 – 6%

41. Class of 2009 - 205 Graduates 96 - 48% 51 – 25.4% 4 year 2 year WI State Colleges WI Private Colleges 55 - 27% 5 – 2.5% Michigan 5 – 2.5% Minnesota 12 – 6% Out of 3 State Area 17 – 8.5%

42. Class of 2009 - 205 Graduates 96 - 48% 51 – 25.4% 4 year 2 year WI State Colleges WI Private Colleges 55 - 27% 5 – 2.5% Michigan 5 – 2.5% Minnesota 12 – 6% Out of 3 State Area 17 – 8.8% 73.4% 2 and 4 year Col. 15% No Response 3.5% Military and Jobs 5.9% Work 2.5% Undecided

43. C C C ompetition ollaboration ooperation Helping Students in the 21 st Century!!