Good Things in the Lawrence Township Schools

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The Lawrence Township Schools welcome parent and students who are considering enrolling in our schools.  Principals will accommodate "shadow visits" to their school upon request.  Principals will also meet with parents and/or students to address questions  Please call the school principal to make special visitation arrangements.
 

MSDLT staff, students, and schools are consistently recognized for their achievements at the local, state, and national level.  We invite you to scroll through our list of accomplishments and celebrate our success with us!

Select a category from the list below, or scroll down to read some of the exciting facts about MSDLT.

Academics

  • Four state-of-the-art Early Learning Centers for 3-5 year olds opened in August 2006
  • Prestigious International Baccalaureate Programme at both Lawrence Central and Lawrence North High Schools
  • High school graduates consistently named to "Top 40 Academic All Stars" by Indianapolis Star (state wide competition)
  • High school graduates consistently admitted to the country’s prestigious colleges and universities.
  • SAT scores above the state and national averages
  • High school graduation rates in top four in Marion County (17 high schools)
  • Comprehensive Career and Technology School at the McKenzie Career Center
  • McKenzie Career Center named as one of the "Top 100 Career & Technology Secondary Schools" in the country
  • McKenzie Career Center one of 10 high schools in the state of Indiana to offer bio-medical curriculum
  • One of the few Career and Technology Centers in Indiana to offer A+ Computer Certification and Pre-Engineering courses where students receive college credit.
  • McKenzie Career Center and Technology students consistently winners of state and national awards
  • State Award-Winning Foreign Language Programs
  • State and National qualifying Speech Teams
  • Consistently district and state champions in We The People Constitutional Law Competition
  • Three elementary magnet schools – Spanish Immersion at Forest Glen, Global Studies at Forest Glen, and Science and Technology at Indian Creek Elementary
  • Elementary Gifted and Talented Program for grades 1-5 at three sites:  Brook Park, Skiles Test, and Mary Castle Elementary
  • Comprehensive Gifted and Talented Programs in grades 6-12
  • Honors Level courses at the high schools
  • Extensive Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings at both high schools with weighted grades to enhance academic rigor and grade point averages
  • National Scholastic Art Competition--National Qualifiers at the middle and high school level
  • The K-12 International Spanish Academy:  Forest Glen Elementary School (K-5), Craig Middle School (6-8) and Lawrence North High School (9-12)  Only public school district in the nation  for this K-12 Spanish Immersion Program
  • Top 30 Academic Seniors Recognition Program at both high schools
  • Highly trained and experienced teaching staff
  • Summer enrichment programs for elementary students
  • Excellent school facilities based upon a compressive master plan including full approval for phase one upgrade of physical facilities
  • State and national leader in Digital Age Literacy Competencies for the 21st Century
  • Alternative Learning Center for middle and high school students
  • Outdoor science environmental labs
  • Outdoor Challenge Education Program

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Performing Arts

  • State and national award winning music and performing arts programs
  • Named a top 100 music-education program in the nation by the American Music Conference for second consecutive year (only district in Indiana to receive this honor for 2006-2007)
  • National Marching Band Champions
  • High School music program named one of only 15 in the nation as a Grammy Signature School
  • High School bands invited to perform in the Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Cotton Bowl, and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
  • Lawrence Central named one of 16 schools in the nation as a finalist for GRAMMY Signature Schools Enterprise Award
  • High school band members consistently named to All State Band and Orchestra
  • The Lawrence Community named as one of the "Top 100 Communities in the Country for Support of the Performing Arts"
  • Middle School and High School Band invited to play at the State Music Educators Association Convention
  • Numerous State Orchestra, Concert Band and Marching Band Championships

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Athletics

  • LC Track and Field and Cross Country Coach named to Beijing Olympics Track and Field Coaching Staff
  • LN Coach named St. Vincent Hospital Coach of the Year
  • LN Coach named state wrestling Coach of the Year
  • State championships and runner-ups in the 2000’s in wrestling, basketball, boys’ and girls’ track, baseball, and gymnastics.
  • National Boys Basketball Champions
  • Boys’ Basketball team tied state record for 3 consecutive state championships
  • Boys’ Basketball team broke the state record with 50 consecutive wins.
  • Two high school basketball players named winners of the IHSAA Mental Attitude Award.
  • Numerous County, Conference, and Sectional championships in a variety of sports.
  • Numerous individual student athletes winning state championships and runner-up titles.
  • Numerous student athletes receiving Division I and II athletic scholarships.
  • Two high school coaches named National Coach of the year in Basketball and Track.
  • Several high school coaches inducted into their respective Sports Hall of Fame.
  • Comprehensive summer Sports Camp Programs (elementary, middle and high schools)

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Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized state and nationally as a “Lighthouse Innovative School District”
  • Student Academic and Character Recognition Programs
  • State award winner--VFW Citizenship Essay Contest
  • MSDLT High School Student recipient of "Indiana's Top High School Volunteerism Award"(One of only 51 nation-wide)
  • State and national award winning teachers and administrators
  • State and national award winning high school student newspapers
  • National School District of Character Award
  • High School Student Athletes of Character and Performing Artists of Character Recognition Program
  • National award winning student high school journalists

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Special Initiatives

  • Comprehensive Professional Development opportunities for teachers and administrators in a virtual online format
  • Comprehensive Safe Schools Plan
  • Full time Coordinator of School Safety & Security
  • Comprehensive Loving Care before and after school child care program for grades K-5 at all elementary schools
  • Infant Child Care Program for staff members-6-weeks-2-years
  • Lawrence Township School Foundation contributes annually over $320,000 for teacher grants and to support a variety of school programs and initiatives
  • Focus on Parent/Family Involvement in all schools
  • District-wide Special Education Parent Support Group
  • Wellness Clinic for students and staff

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Technology

  • Comprehensive instructional technology support
  • State of the art Web Site
  • Online employee applications
  • E-lockers for all students (access technology from home accounts)
  • Teachers have 24-7 access to student records, grades, and data from home
  • Parent access to student grades and information 24/7 via LTOnline web access

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Community Partnerships & Initiatives

  • All schools have partnerships with business and/or community organizations
  • Community Education Program serves over 5,000 adults and students each year (One of the largest in the state)
  • School District partnerships with:
    • Butler, IUPUI, Purdue, and Indiana University
    • City of Lawrence Parks Department
    • Lawrence Police Department
    • Lawrence Township Fire Department
    • Neighborhood Community Organizations
    • Senior Intern Program with variety of local businesses and organizations
    • Senior Community Service Project
    • High School senior course in Service Learning/Community Service
    • Community Hospital Network
    • Hispanic based Community organization, La Alaza and META (higher education opportunities)

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