The first NCA team visit was held in December of 1999 and the improvement plan was validated and supported by the North Central Association. We have continued to use many of the interventions and programs developed in our first cycle and are proud to report that school improvement is an ongoing process based on improving student achievement. Seventh grade students are tested on the MEAP in math and reading, while eighth grade students are tested in science, writing, and social studies. This is the fourth year that we have administered the CAT5 Test. Accelerated classes are offered in mathematics and language arts in all three grade levels.
Advanced science is offered in the eighth grade.
Our choir and band departments as well offer accelerated programs for our most gifted musicians. Highly gifted students have the opportunity to be double promoted in certain subject areas and are able to take advanced or enrichment courses at the high school. This spring, approximately 100 LMS students competed amongst themselves for awards and prizes. Selected 7th and 8th grade students have an opportunity to receive enrichment through a program for the talented and gifted that meets one afternoon per week at the Branch Area Careers Center. Selected sixth grade students participate in a computer generated enrichment class designed to improve reading and math achievement.