Programs & Services
As part of a strong commitment to the academic, physical, emotional and social well-being of all students, the Lee's Summit R-7 School District provides a comprehensive range of programs and services.
Athletics and Activities Programs
Athletics:
baseball, basketball, cross country, football,
golf, soccer, softball, swimming,
tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling
MSHSAA Sponsored Activities:
academic team, cheerleading, debate/forensics, marching band, symphonic band, chamber choirs, dance team, color/winter guard, orchestra, theatre
Other Activities: All three high schools offer a variety of school site-based chartered clubs. These clubs may be curricular or non-curricular in nature. Check with the high school activities office for a complete listing of clubs, sponsors and contact information.
<District Athletics & Activities webpage>
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Lee's Summit R-7 Aquatic Center
The Lee's Summit R-7 Aquatic Center, located on the campus of Summit Lakes Middle School, serves high school competitive swim programs with opportunities for middle-school intramurals, physical-education/health instruction, extra-curricular elementary instruction, community summer swim-team program and community aquatics. The self-supporting, joint-use Aquatic Center features a 25-yard by 50-meter pool with diving area as well as a lobby, locker rooms and a concession area. For more information about the center, call 986-1465. |
A+ Program
The A+ Schools Program provides students with continuous, progressive
career information throughout the students' years in the R-7 school
district. It also focuses on ensuring that students have course offerings
that prepare them for their paths after high school. Lee's
Summit A+ certified students may receive reimbursement for the cost
of tuition and general fees while attending a Missouri public
community college or vocational/technical school on a full-time basis
for two years. The A+ Schools Program grants these educational
incentives provided state funds are appropriated by the legislature.
<A+
Program at LSHS> <A+
Program at LSNHS>
<A+ Program at LSWHS> |
Childcare Programs
Kids Country is the award-winning before and after program located in all elementary schools in R-7. It is for all R-7 children grades K-6. The program is offered daily from 6:30 AM—6:00 PM as well as on all early release days and most non-school days. Enriching curriculum, homework assistance, and health and safety opportunities are provided to children by qualified and trained staff.
KC Cubbies is a preschool program for all LSR-7 children ages 3-5 years and will be offered at Great Beginnings Early Education Center from 6:30 AM—6:00 PM beginning in the Fall, 2011. KC Cubbies is designed to meet each child’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs.
3LYNX is a middle school program for R-7 students. The summer program is for those who have completed the 6th grade thru 8th grade. The 2011-2012 school year pilot program, for students at Pleasant Lea Middle School, offers exciting clubs as well has homework support provided by LSR-7 staff. Hours of the program are from school dismissal to 6:00 PM.
R-7 Before and After Programs aim to include all children, regardless of ability. For information call 816-986-3440 or e-mail kidscountry@leesummit.k12.mo.us <Kids
Country website> |
Connecting Each Student To the Future Initiative
(CESTTF)
The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District maintains a strong tradition in preparing
students for a “rapidly changing world” as our mission statement
indicates. We feel that each student needs rigor, relevance and relationships
provided to them through our curricular and instructional programs to prepare
them for the career of their choice. As a means to this end, the R-7 District
has implemented the “Connecting Each Student to theFuture” (CESTTF)
initiative.
<CESTTF webpage> |
Early Childhood Services
Parents As Teachers Program
(Birth to Pre-Kindergarten): All parents
are their child's best, first teacher. The services
offered through Parents As Teachers include personal
home visits by a certified parent educator, specially
trained in early childhood development. Information
is provided to parents on what to look for as your
child develops, constructive play and more.
Screening services are also available for early
detection of potential problems, including cognitive,
language, motor and speech development. <Parents
As Teachers website>
Early Childhood Program (3-5 year
olds): The Early Childhood program is designed
for children who, through screening, show developmental
delays in language, speech or social development. The
program offers: TITLE 1 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM for children
with developmental delays and SPECIAL EDUCATION services
for children with more severe disabilities.<Early
Childhood Center website>
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Gifted Programs
Elementary: The AIM (Achieve Imagine Motivate)/ASPIRE (Achieving Student Potential In Reaching and Expanding)
programs in the R-7 elementary schools are a program of differentiated
instruction for academically gifted students, grades K-6.
Students work in small groups with a teacher trained in gifted
education for two to five hours per week.
<AIM/ASPIRE
website>
Middle School: The
Advanced Studies program offered in the 7th and 8th grades includes language arts, mathematics, science and
social studies courses. The content in these courses will prepare students to take advanced course work in the high schools' Advanced Studies program. Algebra I, Spanish
I, German I, French
I and Mandarin Chinese I are offered to 8th graders for high school credit.
High School:
Honors classes, Advanced Placement (AP), International
Baccalaureate (IB) courses are available, as well
as college credit (through University of Missouri
at Kansas City, Metropolitan Community Colleges
and University of Central Missouri). MOVIP is the
current opportunity on-line. |
Fine Arts Program
The R-7 District is recognized statewide for its outstanding fine arts
program.
> Elective string instrument instruction begins in the 5th grade.
> Elective band instruction is offered beginning in the 5th grade.
> Vocal music instruction begins in kindergarten for all students.
> Instruction in art by qualified art educators begins in kindergarten for
all students.
> Elective drama and theatre classes are offered for middle school and high school students. |
Lee's Summit Educational Foundation Inc.
The Lee's Summit Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization
which raises, manages and distributes funds for educational programs
that benefit students, staff and patrons of the R-7 school district. The
Foundation provides funding for scholarships and for innovative learning
activities not able to be funded by the school district.
<Lee's
Summit Educational Foundation website>
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Special Education Services
A comprehensive range of special education services are offered by the R-7 School District to assist students to reach their potential within the least restrictive environment.
<Click here for more information on Special Education Services> |
Miller Park Center
Miller Park Center is the R-7 special-education, day-treatment facility, located in downtown Lee’s Summit. Miller Park houses the district’s behavior learning program which serves students from kindergarten through high school who were previously served through contracted out-of-district programs. The center also houses a number of Special Services Department employees, including occupational/physical therapists, educational diagnosticians, social worker, behavior/autism specialists, Health Services Department as well as instructors for visually impaired students and orientation/mobility. In addition, the R-7 PTA has an office in the building.
No Child Left Behind
The goal of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001 is to ensure that all children in this country receive a quality education. Under NCLB, each state is required to assess all schools to determine if each school has made adequate yearly progress (AYP) toward meeting the academic testing standards and additional measures set by the state. AYP decisions are based on the results of state testing in communication arts and math and the school’s attendance rate or graduation rate.
<NCLB webpage> |
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