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 at 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
What is the application process?
- Download and print out the form (71K 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 (115K 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
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
Cambridge Coordinators
| Lakota Middle School Judi Carrougher, Coordinator 253-945-4835 |
Sacajawea Middle School Misty Hancock, Coordinator 253-945-4958 |