Lyceum Academy
Established in 2017, beginning with the Class of 2021, this group of scholars makes the journey of high school being part of a support and enrichment system. The Lyceum Academy was created with the support of N-MUSD’s Superintendent and School Board to retain and attract gifted and talented 9th grade students in the Estancia High School attendance area.
The program is designed to identify incoming 9th grade students with strong academic skills and motivation and provide them with support structures needed to gain admission to top-tier universities. The vision of the Lyceum Academy is to provide a personalized high school experience with individualized support and college guidance, exclusive educational and cultural experiences, and a broad range of college visits. Students will have at least one class in common every year. During 11th and 12th grade, Lyceum students take AP Seminar and AP Research with the goal of qualifying for the AP Capstone Diploma or the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.
All students develop a close relationship with their Lyceum Academy advisory teachers and counselor. The hope is that participation in the Lyceum Academy will provide Estancia High School students the opportunity to distinguish themselves as they pursue their post-high school goals.
The noun "Lyceum" refers to a literary or teaching institution, first named that way from Aristotle's followers.
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Ms. Heather Gerber, 9 & 10th grade Counselor
Mrs. Carrie Smith,11th & 12th grade Counselor
Mrs. Rachel de los Santos, Lyceum Academy Coordinator
THE GOAL FOR OUR LYCEUM GRADUATES
Explanation about the Capstone Program
REQUIRED LYCEUM COURSEWORK
- 9th- AP Human Geography Lyceum Comp Lit I
- 10th- Lyceum Advisory
- 11th- AP Seminar
- 12th- AP Research
Mrs. Smith and Ms. Gerber will work with students individually to create their optimal learning schedule.