Home Access Center (HAC) is an online application which allows parents and guardians to view student academic information and communicate with teachers. The resource provides 24/7 access in real-time. Click below to find out more.
Home Access Center (click)
The College Board recently announced its 2014 Advanced Placement (AP) awards. Congratulations to the following Lakeland students for their outstanding achievement on their Advanced Placement (AP) National Exams. These assessments are graded on a 5-point scale, and many colleges grant credit or advanced placement if a student scores a 3, 4 or 5.
AP Scholars with Distinction … This level is granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams:
AP Scholars with Honor … This level is granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams:
AP Scholars … This level is granted to students who receive grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams:
For more information about AP courses offered, contact your high school guidance counselor.
For more information on the College Board AP testing: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html
Activity bus runs for Athletics and Band will begin Monday, August 4, 2014. The Lakeland High School activity bus routes can be accessed from the link below. Activity Bus Routes
Activity bus runs for Athletics and Band will begin Monday, August 4, 2014.
The Lakeland High School activity bus routes can be accessed from the link below.
Summer Band Camp for the Magnificent Marching Warrior Band begins on Monday, August 4, 2014 @ 8 a.m.
Who: All students zoned to attend Nansemond River High School for the 2014 -15 school year. Rising 8th and 9th grade students from John Yeates Middle School are eligible to participate in band camp at Nansemond River. If you play flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, or tuba and zoned for Nansemond River HS, you are eligible to participate in Summer band camp. Percussion players must audition on the spot Aug 4. Dancer, flag, and majorette auditions will be held on Thursday, July 31 @ 1 p.m. **** I MIGHT audition for alternates on Monday Aug 11.****
When is summer band camp?: Mon – Thurs. Aug 4 - 22
Time: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. **(Bus transportation will be provided) Busses will begin running Monday morning at 6:15 a.m.
** Parents are advised to bring your student to school on Monday no later than 8 a.m. and the student can ride the bus home at the end of camp. The bus driver will let the student know the place and time to catch the bus for the remainder of the camp.**
What to bring? Your instrument / reeds / mouthpiece / hat / sneakers / NO BOOTS / lunch / personal snacks for breaks / a thermos for ice and cold water / A GREAT ATTITUDE and ENTHUSIASM
COST: Summer band camp is $60 due on Aug 4. Band Dues is $250 deadline Sept 4, 2014.
All band students must have a physical in order to participate in marching band. Physicals will be conducted by a Certified Nurse Practitioner at Nansemond River HS on Monday, August 4, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Students 15 yrs and under must have a parent present for the physical. Physicals are $10 cash only. Otherwise, you may have a physical completed by your personal physician, Urgent Care, or Patient First. All marching band students are required to have a physical. DEADLINE FOR PHYSICALS, AUGUST 11 .
We are looking forward to having a fun and exciting marching band season!
Come on and find out what it takes to be a WARRIOR!!!
For more information please contact Mr. Woodis @ 757-923-4101 or email edwardwoodis@spsk12.net. Please complete your registration in the charms system if you already have your log in. See you on Monday morning!!!
“You don’t know what it takes to be a WARRIOR!!!”
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Keep in mind that all assignments will be posted on your class calendar. (You have the option of copying assignments into your personal Google calendar!)
Welcome to a new school year! I am looking forward to an exciting year with many adventures to extend and enrich your school career. Please check back here frequently for announcements and additional resources to help you navigate through your study of Civics. Feel free to contact me either through this site, my email, or through phone at school.
Michael McClain
7th Civics
King’s Fork Middle School
michaelmcclain@spsk12.net
757-923-5246
Lakeland High School will hold a Freshman Transition Program on August 14, 2014 from 1:00 – 4:30 pm. Rising 9th Grade students will be able to tour our school and learn about the numerous academic, extra-curricular and support programs available at Lakeland High School. Transportation will be provided. Parents are welcome to attend.
Students must be registered in order to attend. Space is limited. You may register at the link below or call the school at 757-925-5790. You may also register in person at Lakeland Monday through Thursday between 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, August 5, 2014.
9th Grade Transition Registration Link
The make up day for senior portraits at NRHS will be on August 20 and 21. Students must have their picture taken by Sept 24to be included in the yearbook. Please contact Jostens to schedule an appointment – 420-9417.
We will be typing a lot this year! To help you become more proficient in typing, you may want to start practicing at home. If you have access to a computer at home, there are many online (free) programs that help you become familiar with the keys on a keyboard. You will be allowed to type all of your Writing and Reading assignments that are completed in the classroom and at home (if you have access).
Remember: Practice may not make us perfect, but it sure does help us get better!!
An awesome website to visit is the Virginia Trekkers website. Here, you can watch videos (podcasts) and explore activities on the 5 Regions of Virginia. (You can visit their website and explore ALL of the regions! http://virginiatrekkers.com/VirginiaTrekkers/VirginiaTrekkers.html)
Nansemond Parkway Elementary orientation will be held on Thursday, August 28 for grades K-5 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and Early Start from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
Call the school at 923-4167 for more information.
Orientation for Pre-K through Grade 5 will be held Friday, August 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
K-5 students and parents will go directly to their assigned classrooms. Labeled supplies may be brought to school at this time
Early Start students and parents will meet in the cafeteria from 9:00 – 9:30. Labeled supplies may be brought to school at this time
Please call the school at 934-6214 for more information.
