Between the covers of this volume is represented a high school program that is among the finest in the United States. For many years Lexington High School has distinguished itself for the quality of its curriculum and instruction, the achievements of its students, and the rich and varied opportunities available to the young people of this community.
Lexington is a “mission-driven” school; that is, its Mission and Expectations Statement, which follows this letter, is the impetus for schoolwide expectations, course offerings, educational goals and objectives, graduation requirements, and the policies and procedures informing everyday life on this campus. All together, the Mission Statement is linked to the core purposes of the district: academic excellence, respectful and caring relationships, and a culture of reflection, conversation, collaboration and commitment to continuous improvement
Lexington High School is perhaps unique in the way it links curricular offerings with cocurricular and extracurricular activities, and the way it extends learning time to off-campus projects, summer study and required community service. The community of Lexington High School and the larger civic community are partners in learning.
Your scheduling of courses for the 2008-2009 academic year will begin in February and will conclude with the end of the school year. My deepest hope for you is that you take advantage of the opportunities this school presents to you. Be ambitious, for only in your ambition do you create an image of the life you want to make for yourself. But be kind to yourself at the same time. Seek the advice of parents, teachers, administrators and counselors in selecting the schedule of classes that is right for you. Give yourself time––time to learn thoroughly rather than superficially; time to enjoy your learning rather than to make an ordeal of it; time to participate in the multi-faceted life of this high school, such that your experience here will be altogether full and memorable.
Much is required of you at Lexington High School. Make a good effort, and you will be rewarded for a lifetime.
My thanks to the many people who have contributed to this Program of Studies: to the faculty, the department heads and curriculum coordinators, to Associate Principal Laura Lasa, to our printer Jim Morello, and to our volunteer par excellence Jean Cole, who formats and edits virtually all of the publications produced by Lexington High School.
A disclaimer is necessary at this point. This Program of Studies is being published under the assumption that the school will receive adequate funding from the town in order to support the program described herein. Changes, including reductions or additions, may result in response to a revenue shortfall, to newly identified needs, or to modifications that may be part of the ongoing planning process. We will do the best we can to publicize such changes in a timely manner.
Sincerely.
Michael P. Jones
Michael P. Jones
January 3, 2008