The Lake Middle School staff is committed to a rigorous curriculum based on common core standards. We believe that all students deserve to be ready for high school, and our goal is to help students move toward readiness for college by the time they leave middle school.
Rigorous Academic Core Classes
Careful consideration of each student’s needs and class schedule
Weekly progress reports
Academic intervention for literacy and math
English Language Development (ELD) programming
Rigorous continuation requirements
Teachers engage in weekly data meetings to guide instruction
Dedicated Gifted and Talented programming: By enhancing our content standards, Lake Middle School will focus on deepening our Gifted and Talented (GT) programming to engage students at higher levels of critical thinking and problem-solving. This approach will offer students opportunities to explore and tackle challenges both individually and in collaborative group settings. Our Gifted and Talented program will cater to both identified GT students and those in our Talent Pool. We provide a wide range of enrichment classes, including options in Arts and Culture, Music, Photography, Podcasting, Leadership, STEM, and Sports, to meet diverse interests and needs. Additionally, our Gifted and Talented Specialist will work closely with all teachers to ensure effective differentiation across subjects.
Intentional School Culture
Highly trained and licensed staff members including two full-time social workers, school counselor, and a dedicated dean per grade-level
Weekly Monday Assemblies focused on our Lake Values
Monthly Knighting Ceremonies
Monthly Attendance Incentives
Character building opportunities and experiences
Enrichment Opportunities
Spanish Language Arts, Spanish Language Social Studies, and Spanish as a Second Language classes with a focus to prepare students for the DPS Seal of Biliteracy
Daily Electives on each student’s schedule! Elective choices include: Lake Knight Radio, Podcasting, P.E., STEM, Visual Art, Spanish, Leadership, Yearbook & Photography, Creative Writing, and many others
Partnership with Colorado Uplift and YESS Mentoring
Denver Prep League Athletics: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Baseball, Cheer, XC and Tackle Football
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GT and Enrichment Programming
By extending the content standards, Lake Middle School will focus our GT programming on going deeper into grade level standards. This will include problem solving and pushing toward higher levels of thinking. Students will have opportunities to learn and problem solve as individuals and in group settings. We will offer Gifted and Talented programming opportunities to both Gifted and Talented and Talent Pool students. Many Enrichment classes are offered that address a variety of needs, including Arts and Culture, Music, Photography, Podcasting, Leadership, STEM, and Sports. Additionally, the Gifted and Talented Specialist consults with all teachers to support differentiation in their subject areas.
