Welcome to the L'Anse
Middle School and the exciting experiences that await
you here. The L'Anse Middle School offers an educational
program appropriate to the developmental needs of early
adolescents. We are not a high school, nor are we an
elementary school. The middle school years may be
difficult ones for both students and parents, as changes
are taking place physically, emotionally, and
chemically. Young bodies are developing rapidly and it
sometimes becomes confusing to both students and
parents.
The two most important influences in a child's life are
their parents and their school experiences. Values,
nurturing, love, encouragement, guidance, and the
examples you set are just part of a parent's job. Our
staff can help you through this somewhat stressful time.
Students, you can help by making good choices. Working
together, we can provide not only the best educational
program possible, but also the best "growing-up"
environment for your child. LMS is a great place for
learning with much excitement ahead for all of us.
The Student Code of Conduct and planner are designed to
help both parents and students, and are given to every
student at the beginning of each school year. To fulfill
your responsibility as students and parents, please read
it carefully, and follow the procedures and requirements
therein. It is critical to your child's success here at
school, and is important in starting the year on a
positive note, with positive goals and a good attitude.
Students, set goals in and out of the classroom, use the
tools given you in this handbook/planner, complete
homework assignments, be a good citizen in class, and
join a group or become part of a team. Get involved in
your own education; develop and use your skills! Be
honest, carry your share of the load, and above all,
strive to reach your maximum potential.
The L'Anse Area Schools has earned the reputation of
being one of the finest schools because of the
outstanding accomplishments of its students and staff.
We continue with programs which further the improvement
of our school district. We have made great strides in
recent years in curriculum, resources, building
improvements, and technology, and will continue to do
so. Our goal is to provide experiences that will foster
individual growth, promote self-esteem, mutual respect
and create within each student a desire to develop to
his/her full potential.
Good luck in the 2004-2005 school year. We invite you,
parent or student, to contact us whenever you have a
question or concern. Our staff wants this to be a great
year for you!
ROB WILLMAN
Middle School Administrator |
