The Leopard Call
Ladd's School of Choice Grades 6/7/8
Building Resiliency Through Relationships
6th, 7th & 8th graders will be embraced by our supportive and encouraging school community.
Leadership Opportunities
Responsibilities from office aides to academic tutors to peer mediators.
Small School Feel with Dedicated & Caring Staff
Teachers in leadership grades work closely together to support student needs.
Increased Stability
Fewer school to school transitions helps establish a sense of belonging.
Rigorous & Personalized Learning Expectations
Teachers that know each child will help develop goals alongside students and families.
Choice in Electives
Students can select 16 different Encores throughout the year including music, movement, and more.
What Else???
The biggest question that parents have is, "Will my child be prepared for High School?" Ladd meets students where they are and challenges them to demonstrate growth. The student reflection and ownership that is developed at Ladd prepares students to be independent learners. They learn to be advocates of their own learning process. Students also rotate amongst core teaching staff, preparing them for varying requirements and expectations in High School. As they improve their content knowledge, they will develop their flexibility and social skills. These are skills that are needed for success in High School.
What will it actually look like at Ladd in the Leadership Grades of 6th-8th?
- We will have a set homeroom for students with a primary contact teacher for parents.
- Students will rotate with their homeroom to different teachers for different content areas. This helps them practice organization, responsibility, and flexibility.
- Students will have direct instruction on their specific level for math by attending a "Focus Math" class.
- The Leadership Grades will eat lunch in the Commons Cafe all together.
- Students will have four Encores a quarter. They are structured on a rotation with two each day. They include a variety of topics including: art, music, STEM, leadership, movement and more. We also incorporate the Extended Learning Program and Resource Support during this time so that students are not pulled out of their core academic instruction.
- If 6/7/8 graders are interested in interscholastic athletics, they are welcome to participate at Tanana.
ONLINE LOTTERY APPLICATION IS OPEN FOR 6,7,8 MARCH 7-APRIL 8
Ladd K-8
Feel free to contact the principal, Cori Anthony, with questions.
Ladd Elementary
Email: cori.anthony@k12northstar.org
Website: https://www.k12northstar.org/ladd
Location: 601 F Street, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Phone: (907)451-1700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaddElementary/
Twitter: @LaddLeopards