Video: Welcome Letter from Vishnu ’22
Dear Fellow Wildcats, Welcome to Academy at the Lakes! I am excited and grateful to welcome you into our community. No doubt entering a new community can be challenging; I remember how nervous I was. However, having been through this transition, I can confidently tell you that those at Academy will be supportive and helpful […]
Meet Our Class of 2021 Lifers
Words by Kim Vreeland Lifelong friendships, cherished memories, and unparalleled academics are recurring experiences that our 13 Academy lifers in the Class of ‘21 have in common. From deep friendships that began on the Lower Division playground to Upper Division educational trips to the Amazon, our lifers reminisce about their Academy journeys. As they embark […]
Statement on “Critical Race Theory”
Words by Mark Heller, Head of School In recent days, the public square has brought a discussion of the concept of Critical Race Theory (an academic theory typically kept to post-graduate studies). When issues like this arise in our highly-polarized media culture, I feel an obligation to share our school’s practice and perspective. Do […]
Academy Student Develops Interest in Politics During Pandemic
Like many others, Academy’s Bryce Picard, a 12-year-old middle division student, discovered new interests during the pandemic lockdown. When Picard grew tired of video games, he began re-watching political debates after having watched the Democratic debates, the DNC and RNC events.
How to Get Kind-hearted and Sympathetic AATL Kids to Embrace the Anger of a 50s Jury Room…
Words by Mr. Jack Penrose 2:32pm is a difficult time to bring drama to a bunch of talented – and exhausted – teenagers (not to mention the fragile condition of this Spanish and French teacher whose coffee supply has waned by that point); but I have to say that working with the Upper Division Theatre […]
Academy’s Fall Sports are a Great Tone for the 2019-2020 School Year
The Academy Wildcat sports year is off to a great start. Our 3-time State Champion Football team has started the season at 4-0, and is riding a 22-game win streak. Stay tuned for another exciting run at a third consecutive state championship! Our Varsity Cheerleading team is touting its largest and most experienced roster, and is […]
The Amazon Adventure Experience
The Amazon Adventure is one of the many programs that set Academy at the Lakes apart from the rest. Our students and their families not only get to experience the environmental science that they learn about, but they create bonds and memories that will last them a lifetime. Andrey Chee, Katie Erin McCormick, and Jordan […]
Experiential Education in the Amazon
Mrs. Mahoney is the Upper Division biology, environmental science, and anatomy and physiology teacher. She and her wife live in Seminole Heights with their two pets. In her free time, Mrs. Mahoney can be found doing just about anything on, in, or near the water. I teach the layers of the rainforest in every single […]
Don’t wait to seek help! Trust your Gut.
Words By Caroline Maguire, Author of Why Will No One Play with Me? and guest speaker at Academy at the Lakes on Wednesday, September 18. Learn more about the event here. Caroline Maguire is a passionate personal coach, author, teacher, and speaker whose work has inspired important conversations about social skills at elementary and middle schools and […]
Unofficial Parents Association Guide to Academy at the Lakes
As a parent, you constantly have to come up with helpful ways to get your children through the school year. At Academy at the Lakes, whether it is your first year at the school or your child is moving to a new division, there is always plenty to learn. And who better to learn it […]