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Lake Region High School

1995 Thunder Road
863-297-3099

Lake Region High School is one of the first schools designed to serve a variety of communities in the North Central and South Central areas of Polk County. Lake Region High School serves communities such as Winter Haven, Eagle Lake, north Bartow, Auburndale and the outlying suburbs. Lake Region High School has just completed its fifth year of operation.

Lake Region is a state of the art facility incorporating innovative scheduling, teacher methods and strategies. Students are afforded the opportunities of a 4 x 4 scheduling model. The school model provides such opportunities as four class periods 90 minutes in length, the opportunity to earn eight credits per year and increased academic/elective choices.

Lake Region is a Phase Three School To Work Community. We have a strong vocational program with some of the highest numbers of participants in the district. School To Work graduation requirements were implemented with the 9th grade class of 1998-99-the graduating class of 2002.

Lake Region's programs are successful due to a positive atmosphere for quality learning and quality instruction, technological support, proactive measures and a strong support for the students and faculty. Lake Region is comprised of "Number One Students and Number One Staff."Lake Region received full certification as an accredited school with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school continues its accreditation by participating in the School Renewal Process in 1996-97 and continuing annually.

Mission:
Lake Region High School will ensure a safe, caring and cooperative environment with high expectations for all students. Learners are expected to develop life-long skills in problem solving, a strong base of fundamental skills and global awareness.

Vision:
Lake Region endeavors to fulfill the school mission statement by implementing the 4 x 4 intensive scheduling model. Students are afforded the opportunity to take academic and elective courses beyond the required 24 credits. Lake Region is a technologically advanced school providing students accesses to computers and other high tech equipment.

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