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Parent Reviews (18 reviews)
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This school is exceptional in terms of caliber. Courses are notoriously challenging at the AP/Honors level. There, the emphasis is on the learning rather than the homework. As a result, many of the courses have grading systems such as a grades being 90% tests or 75% tests + 25% labs. However, the school system is cold on the surface. There is no hand-holding, and students are expected to seek help independently. Teachers are warm when you do seek help, however, but most will act indifferent otherwise. I agree, there is a huge step-down between Honors and Level 1. I am a straight AP/Honors student, with one level 1 class only after my counselor informed me that I was taking too many credits. Level 1 is crowd control on many fronts, and work rarely is finished. There is no organization and many kids on the Level 1 track are undisciplined.
As an all AP/Hon student at LHS, I do feel the pressure to excel in schoolwork often from mainly peer-to-peer competition. The teachers understand us and encourage us; oftentimes a wonderful role model themselves. Generally the school is great to be in because if you choose to be competitive or not and if you choose the latter, well, it's okay. Honest, the responsible adults there barely judge you... it's you judging yourself.
LHS offers a wealth of programs, but only for those who pursue them, not jsut the gifted. Much like college, you get what you put into it. The honors track is superb, but the level 1 and below are a HUGE step down. I was in both honors and level one classes while there. It is very liberal, but parents need to take responsibility for the children and stop crying about 'how the school does too little.' Not a great place for undisciplined students, but parents can counter act that. SCHOOLS DO NOT DO EVERYTHING!
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