Lakeview Academy
| Lakeview Academy | |
|---|---|
 Lakeview Academy stacked logo in Pantone 295C blue | |
| Established | 1970 |
| Type | Private Co-educational |
| Affiliations | Independent |
| Students | 594 |
| Grades | K3-12 |
| Location | Gainesville, Georgia, USA |
| Coordinates | 34°19′16″N 83°48′23″W / 34.321112°N 83.806513°WCoordinates: 34°19′16″N 83°48′23″W / 34.321112°N 83.806513°W |
| Colors | Blue, Silver, Orange |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Website | Lakeview Academy |
Lakeview Academy is a private, nondenominational, college preparatory school in Gainesville, Georgia. Founded in 1970, the student body has grown from a handful of students to a student body of almost 600, from K through 12th grade.
The current Head of School is Dr. John P. Kennedy.
Mission statement
"Lakeview Academy is committed to excellence in the personal growth and academic development of the college-bound student through a partnership of school, family, and community."
Motto
"Quaesitum ad fontem solos deducere verpos"
Overview
Lakeview Academy is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school for grades K3 through twelve located in Gainesville, Georgia and accredited by SAIS-SACS. Situated just miles from Lake Lanier, Lakeview is conveniently located off I-985 and provides transportation options for its student body which draws from twelve counties and thirty-seven zip codes. Established in 1970, the campus includes three separate division buildings, athletic complexes, fine arts annex and a common student center. Lakeview Academy is a non-sectarian value-based school that supports the expression and celebration of traditional Christian culture while maintaining openness, respect and accommodation for those students of different religions and for their beliefs. Lakeview Academy values inclusion and deliberately seeks ways to diversify its student body, faculty, and Board of Trustees through a partnership with our community and our families.
Lakeview has families representing thirty countries, and foreign language is taught in every grade. Technology is integrated into each discipline, with sixth through twelfth grade students using their own laptops. All students have a variety of elective opportunities from which to choose, including the school’s award-winning drama and arts programs. Over 75% of Lakeview’s Middle and Upper School students participate in at least one school-sponsored sport, as well as a fine arts activity. While Lakeview’s students are offered the opportunity to excel at a higher level, an academic support program is offered to students at all grade levels when extra help is needed. The class of 2012, with 34 students, was offered $2.38 million in non-HOPE scholarships and had 100% college placement.
Accreditation and Membership
Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools
Georgia High School Association
Georgia Independent School Association
The National Association of Independent Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Independent Schools
Case membership
Rolling Admission: Yes
Financial Aid
Need based assistance available
Georgia Goal Scholarship Program 9-12
Faculty
65% of our faculty and staff have advanced degrees
5 Wilson trained teachers in Lower School
2 Orton Gillingham trained teachers in Lower School
Lower School teacher assistants
Full time nurse
Academics
Median SAT ( 2011): Critical Reading- 520-610, Math 540-630, Writing 500-590
Median ACT ( 2011): 20-26
National Merit Scholars: Yes
AP Scholars: Yes
100% College Placement
14 Advanced Placement courses
Independent Study
Academic support resource center
Integrated science, art, music, technology, physical education and Spanish, K3-12
Summer academic offerings
Arts
Lakeview offers art, music, and drama to all students
75% participation in theater, music, forensics and art[citation needed]
Visual Arts - Lakeview offers classes in sculpture and ceramics, computer graphics, painting, photography, graphic arts, mechanical drawing, art history, and internet web page design.
Performing Arts - Lakeview's performing arts programs let students thrive through outlets of expression and creativity, offering theater classes as well as speech and debate.
Notes
Lakeview Academy's Literary team has been the 8A Region Champions 13 years in a row and have been the Class A State Literary Champions 9 times since 2002.[citation needed]
Lakeview Academy also won the state championship in baseball in 2004. [citation needed]
Athletics
85% participation in Varsity/JV athletics
Lakeview offers a range of athletic opportunities for students all the way from Lower School to Upper School. A participant in the Georgia High School Association, Lakeview offers 11 Varsity and JV sports teams in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball.
Technology
Laptop program established in 1998 – grades 6-12
Active Boards
Digital Fabrication 3D projects
iPads
Hosts Summer Technology and Learning Institute
It’s Learning/Web Assign/Google Docs programs
K-12 Internet Safety program
Mac and PC instruction
Remote school established in 2009
Lakeview has integrated a broad spectrum of technology into all aspects of its curriculum.[citation needed] Students in the Lower and Middle schools receive technology classes and daily access to technology facilities, while students entering the Middle and Upper Schools are issued laptops. Available technology adds a heightened element of interactivity to the classroom, expanding the possibilities for expression, exploration, and real-world application.
Enrichments/Services
Advisors
College Campus Tours
College Counseling program 9-12
Community Service Days
Competitive robotics teams
Extended Learning (after-school care) K3-5
Field trips/ Trip Week
Guidance Counselors K3-12
Homework Lab 6-12
Honor Council
Partnership with Park and Rec
Private guitar, piano and violin lessons on campus
Summer Camps
Community Service
60 hours required for graduation
Transportation
Bus routes to and from Toccoa, Cornelia,Cumming, Buford, Chateau Elan, and Dahlonega. One-way or round trip available
Notable Alumni
- Rick Honeycutt, Former professional baseball player (Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals) and current pitching coach of the Los Angeles Dodgers
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