Cambridge Checkpoint Preparatory Academy
at Sacajawea and Lakota Middle Schools
What are the benefits of the Cambridge Checkpoint program?
- An advanced academic curriculum in Math, Science, and English for academically talented students
- ‘Spiraling’ Curriculum — teachers can condense Cambridge curriculum to meet the accelerated needs of individual students
- Prepares students for an international, pre-university curriculum and academic examination system leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education at grades 9 and 10 and the Advanced International Certificate of Education at grades 11 and 12
- Enhanced learning environment
- International recognition and ranking
- Foreign language studies every other day at 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
What is the application process?
- Download and print out the form (41K PDF), or obtain an application packet from your student’s school guidance counselor or at Sacajawea or Lakota middle schools’ main office
- Middle school students must ask two teachers (elementary students, ask one teacher) in the core areas of Math, Science and/or English to complete the teacher recommendation form (46K PDF)
- Supply a copy of your student’s most recent report card
- Complete the application form
Criteria for acceptance into the Cambridge Checkpoint Preparatory Academy
- WASL scores of 400 or better on reading, writing, math and science, or passing scores on the most recent District Course Assessments
- Complete an essay in 3 paragraphs, but no longer than 1 page —“What are the qualities of a successful student?”
- 3.0+ GPA in core academic classes, or be meeting or exceeding grade level standards
- Teacher recommendation forms from no more than 2 current teachers in Math, Science or English
Submit your application and support materials to Sacajawea or Lakota Middle Schools by April 30, 2007. Notification of acceptance will be sent out by May 15th.
Sacajawea Middle School
1101 South Dash Point Road
Federal Way, WA
http://schools.fwps.org/sac/
253-945-4900
Lakota Middle School
1415 SW 314th St.
Federal Way, WA
http://schools.fwps.org/lakota/
253-945-4800
Cambridge Contacts:
District Coordinator, Cambridge Program
Randy Kaczor
253-945-4912
Cambridge Coordinator
Federal Way High School, Lakota Middle School, and Sacajawea Middle School
Doug Mosebach
253-945-4969