School Profile

Lassiter Middle, a Health Promotion School of Excellence, is an environmental education center that strives to instill in students the responsibility of caring for our planet and becoming healthy, productive citizens of the 21st century. Challenging the students to maintain high standards of academic achievement is the school’s most important goal. Lassiter is a School-Based Decision Making school staffed by dedicated and caring teachers who serve as models for student teachers through the school’s Teacher Training Institute. Academically, students have performed well—especially in the areas of mathematics and writing. Teachers work closely with the school’s Youth Services Center to address student and family needs that may be barriers to learning. Lassiter also offers Extended School Services and the Sports Club Education Program.

Programs

Extended School Services, Health Promotion School of Excellence, Optional Program, School-Based Decision Making, Sports Club Education Program, Youth Services Center