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La Follette High School | Address: | 702 Pflaum Road, Madison, WI 53716 |
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| Telephone: | (608) 204-3600 |
| Fax: | (608) 204-0435 |
| Principal: | Joe Gothard |
| La Follette High School Web Site | |
| Handbook | en español | |
| Online Staff Directory | |
| Attendance Area Map | HS attendance area: La Follette | |
| School Data Profile | |
Enrollment Dates and Times- Recreation Program through Madison School & Community Recreation
- Foundation for Madison's Public Schools
Parent/Teacher Group President: Vacant
Parent Contact: Janis Littel, (608) 249-4457, brittel1359@msn.com
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The mission of La Follette High School, in collaboration with the entire community, is to challenge and prepare each student to become a contributing member of a rapidly changing and complex society by:
Unique to La Follette High School is the four block schedule, which includes four 90 minute classes each day, and four terms each year. This schedule provides students with more class options and additional time for in-depth study. Implemented in 1997, the four block program has increased student participation in advanced placement courses and enhanced the number of students achieving honor roll.
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Site Characteristics
Location
Located on Madison's southeast side, La Follette provides a countryside setting for an urban high school of approximately 1760 students in grades 9 through 12. La Follette serves the needs of a diverse student population. Students come from five elementary schools: Allis, Elvehjem, Glendale, Kennedy and Schenk, and two middle schools: Sennett and Whitehorse.
Neighborhood Bus Service
Many area middle and high school students use Metro to get to and from school. To avoid over crowding of buses, Madison Metro provides Supplemental School Day Service. Routes providing Supplemental Service are numbered in the 90's.
Academic Programming
Achievement Scores
Our test participation percentage went from 97% during the 2003-04 school year to 99% of the tenth grade students taking the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam during this past school year. 67% of these students scored at the Proficient and Advanced Levels in reading while 65% scored at these same two levels in math. The most recent data available indicates that the average SAT scores where 554 for the verbal portion and 576 for the math portion of the test. The majority of La Follette's students take the ACT test on which the Madison School District has consistently scored above both the state and national averages. During the 2004-05 school year, 65% of the junior class took this test with a composite average of 21.8.
Graduation Requirements
Core graduation requirements include: 4 credits of English, 3 of social studies, 2 of math, 2 of science, 1.5 of physical education, .5 of health and .5 of computer literacy. Students meet additional credit requirements by choosing between two elective options that include fine arts, School-to-Work courses and foreign language. Students must have a total of 26 credits to graduate.
Honors And Accelerated Courses
Accelerated and advanced placement courses cover a wide variety of subjects, including English, Spanish, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, American History, Calculus, Computer Science and more. Advanced placement or honors courses have weighted grades identified with asterisks on student transcripts.
Algebra/Reading Core Success
Beginning with the 2005-06 school year, students who need additional help with Algebra and reading/writing skills will be able to receive supplemental instruction in these two areas. The semester course, taken concurrently with Algebra I, will provide 45 minutes of daily instruction in math and 45 minutes of daily instruction in reading/writing skills. If students need additional support in only one of these areas, they will be scheduled in the Lancer Learnign Center for the remaining 45 minutes of this block.
Technology
La Follette High School is the only Madison public high school with a computer literacy graduation requirement. Many other technology-based courses are available in graphics, programming, applications and communications.
Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program
The goal of Talented and Gifted (TAG) programming is to make certain K-12 students consistently have learning opportunities that are challenging, systematic and continuous based on learning profile, readiness and student interest.
Student learning experiences include a broad range of opportunities that pushes a student to their next level of challenge and allows them to develop their talents. TAG programming may occur in the classroom, or in other settings. TAG programming is determined by ongoing evaluation and assessment of individual student needs. Each school has TAG resource support for ongoing consultation.
English Language Learners
La Follette, like many other schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District, has seen an increase in the number of students who have English as a second language. These students are supported via placement in a variety of classes that best meet their English needs. Spanish and Hmong Bilingual Resource Specialists are available to assist students, parents, and staff.
Read 180
During the 2003-04 school year, grant and budget resources were used to secure this proven reading program (Scholastic, Inc.). It is designed to help high school students who are reading 2 or more years below grade level. Students are actively involved in an interactive computer program, independent reading, and small group instruction. The title, "Read 180," promises a brighter reading future by "turning the student's life around."
School Climate
Safety Is Always A Priority
La Follette High School is committed to:
- providing a non-discriminatory learning environment that promotes each student's intellectual, emotional and physical development;
- protecting student rights;
- providing a support system and set of rules that will ensure student safety during all school activities.
A Peer Mediation Program has trained student volunteers to help students resolve conflicts and focus concerns and energy on school achievement.
Special Programs
Students are encouraged to become involved in co-curricular activities and sports. Many opportunities are available, including the African-American Student Alliance, Southeast Asian Club, Business Olympics, Debate, Key Club, Mathletes, Science Olympiad, National Honor Society, the Pom Pon Squad, Rugby, Student Mediation Council, Drama, Cheerleading, Forensics and more.
Student Council
The La Follette Student Council is open to all students and includes elected and volunteer students. The Council participates in many outstanding programs, such as the New Loft Teen Center and the Red Cross Bloodmobile, and has received statewide recognition for standards of excellence.
Sports
Sports activities include a wide range of options, such as golf, cross country, swimming, football, track, baseball, softball, gymnastics, tennis, volleyball, basketball, hockey, wrestling and soccer. Rugby is offered as a club sport. In the fall of the 2002-03 school year, a new outdoor stadium opened. The Lussier Stadium, with seating for 5,500 fans, is home to the Madison La Follette Lancers and the Madison East Purgolders for football, soccer and track and field.
Partnerships
You Are Always Welcome At La Follette High School!
Parents and community members are always welcome to visit La Follette. Tours and class visits can be arranged by calling 204-3600.
We encourage you to talk with parents of our students to learn more about our school. Please see the Principal/Parent Contact information on this web site for current names and phone numbers.
Quotes
"My husband and I are both La Follette graduates and it was always our intention for our children to have the same quality education and fond memories by attending La Follette High School."
-- La Follette Parent"The thing I'll most remember about La Follette is the great extra-curricular activities; whether it was a sport or a club, it was always fun."
-- La Follette Student"In their years at La Follette, my children have had the benefit of some outstanding teachers."
-- La Follette Parent"I am really pleased at the increase in academically accelerated classes over the past few years."
-- La Follette Parent"My favorite thing about La Follette is the music department. I've loved being in band and going on the trips, and playing in the school musicals."
-- La Follette Student"The anxieties that often accompany a freshman who is entering high school quickly vanish here at La Follette because the staff maintains an environment that welcomes and supports its students. Then once we've settled in, developed bonds with teachers, and experienced the many activities La Follette offers, we realize we've discovered a home away from home."
-- La Follette Student
Remember, you're "At Home At La Follette High School!"
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