Welcome to
School Turnaround

Lake International School

1820 Lowell Blvd.
Denver, CO 80204-1549
720-424-0260

Principal: Amy Highsmith

About Lake International School

Lake International School is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) school offering studies for students in grades sixth through eighth. We accept all middle school students regardless of prior academic history (previous IB exposure is not required). As an authorized IB Middle Years Programme, Lake prepares students for success in our increasingly global community by encouraging learners to embrace and understand the connections between traditional subjects and the real world. Our curriculum accelerates achievement in English and an additional language (Spanish), humanities, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical education, and technology.

The International Baccalaureate organization is recognized for its international education, encouraging students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens. With emphasis on academic rigor, we also concentrate on the social and emotional development of all of our students. Our program meets and exceeds the traditional Colorado curriculum standards, and our overall goal is creating a positive learning environment that fosters student achievement and a foundation for success in high school, college and beyond.

Turnaround Teaching at Lake IB

Lake IB Teachers accept responsibility for all students’ learning experience

As we continue to build our program we are looking for turnaround teachers willing to provide their experience and expertise to a deserving urban demographic with the ability to achieve and succeed.

Lake IB Turnaround Teachers should have the following attributes:

Set high performance goals for students and selves using a variety of strategies to meet said goals to influence student performance and achievement
Are proactive without constant guidance from authority and does more than is required to accomplish a difficult task or reach a challenging goal
Believe that all students, regardless of their circumstances, can learn at higher levels than thei <script src="http://static.dpsk12.org/jscripts/jquery/tiny_mce/themes/advanced/langs/en.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="http://static.dpsk12.org/jscripts/jquery/tiny_mce/themes/advanced/langs/en.js" type="text/javascript"></script> r current achievement indicates
Are flexible and willing to adapt their approaches without resistance, and open to continued support through professional development
Display willingness and ability to work cooperatively with other professionals and support their talents (including parents, other teachers and staff, business and community partners)

What is Lake's plan for school turnaround?

Read the Tiered Intervention Grant that was submitted in April 2010.

Read the TIG Plan Update that was submitted in April 2011.

Read the TIG Plan for Year 2 that was submitted in May 2011.

How did Lake students perform on the CSAP? Take a look the Colorado Department of Education Website.

To read Lake's School Support Team Report (Diagnostic) - October 2009 click the links below: