Lake Center Christian School

Co-Curricular Activities

General Music

Every grade level is provided with regular music classes under the direction of the music department. This music instruction includes knowledge of the fundamentals of music, composers, vocal music, and music appreciation.

 

Choir

Participation in choir is available to students in grades five and six. Choir practices are held twice each week during a study hall period in order to prepare for school concerts, church programs, chapel services, and other performances.

 

TRIBE

Students in elementary grades have the opportunity to participate in an optional elementary choir experience after school.  The structure and participation in this program may vary from year to year.

 

Band

Students in grades five and six have the opportunity to partici­pate in band. Students learn to play their instruments through small group instruction and then participate in band rehearsals twice each week during a study hall period. The band performs at school concerts and on other occasions.

 

String Program

Elementary ensembles are offered to students in grades 1-4 after school, twice weekly (2:45 - 3:30 p.m.) and orchestra is offered to 5th and 6th grades, twice weekly during study hall.

 

Private Music Lessons 

Lessons are available during the day at LCCS.  Students may take piano, organ, voice, violin, cello, or guitar lessons.  Band instrument lessons are also available, but may need to be scheduled before or after school.  The fees for these lessons are not included in the regular tuition.  Please contact the school office if interested.

 

Sports

Various sports are taught in physical education classes. LCCS does not provide athletic opportunities for competition until 7^th grade. Many elementary students participate in community leagues.

 

Speech

Students are required to memorize and present speeches to their classmates each year. Several students are selected from each class to represent LCCS at an in-house event and/or in the annual ACSI Speech Meet.

 

Art

The work of students is displayed regularly throughout the building. Students are also given the opportunity to submit their best pieces of artwork in several contests.  Sixth grade students may join Art Club.

 

Science Fair

All students in grade six are required to prepare an individual science project as a part of their science class. These projects are displayed at the school’s annual Open House. Several judges are asked to select projects to be entered in the ACSI Science Fair. Students in grades 1-5 have an optional opportunity to submit a project to the ACSI Regional Science Fair.

 

Math Olympics

Outstanding math students in grades five and six are selected each year to represent our school in the ACSI Math Olympics contest.

 

LCCS Robotics Program

Students can participate in a fun and educational worldwide competition sponsored by FIRST® and LEGO® (FLL). This program is currently designed solely to correspond with the FLL mission of igniting an enthusiasm for discovery, science, and technology in kids ages 9 to 14, and involves research, solution creation, presentation, and robot design to compete in an FLL Challenge at a regional tournament among peer teams. Click on LCCS Robotics Program for the most up-to-date information about this exciting opportunity.

Chess Club

Elementary students may join this club to learn the game of chess and have an opportunity to compete with students from other schools.

 Other ACSI Sponsored Competitions

The Association of Christian Schools International sponsors competitions in a number of different areas. LCCS participation may vary from year to year.

Students can also participate in other co-curricular activities like student council, art club, drama productions and more. For more information, contact the secondary and elementary administrative offices.