MIDDLE SCHOOL
5th - 8th Grade
Tuition Fees
Lake Forrest Preparatory School Middle School Uniforms (5th-8th)
Lake Forrest Preparatory students are required to wear the uniform items from Lands’ End. Our parents agree to support the dress code and the uniform guidelines when they enroll.
- Lake Forrest Prep students must wear uniforms on field trips.
- All uniform bottoms with belt loops must be worn with a belt.
- Uniforms are not required on non-academic days.
- LFPS Spirit Shirts can be worn on Thursdays with uniform bottoms.
- All tops, sweaters, and sweatshirts worn inside the classroom must have the LFPS logo.
- During the colder weather, students may wear any jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt that must be removed when entering the building.
Daily Uniform for Middle School:
Boys: Khaki or classic navy Lands’ End pants or shorts worn with any color polo or oxford shirt with the school logo (short or long sleeve), brown or black belt, any color socks and athletic sneakers, closed-toed shoes, or flip-flops. Athletic tennis shoes are required on PE days.
Girls: Any color Lands’ End shorts, skorts, skirts, dresses, jumpers, or pants with any color socks, any color tights, and athletic tennis shoes, flats, flip flops, or boots (no high heels). Athletic tennis shoes are required on PE days.
Hair and Jewelry:
Students’ hair should be neat and in their natural color. Subtle highlights are acceptable. Any color hair accessories are allowed. Hair styles should not be a distraction. Earrings, bracelets, and necklaces may be worn. Our students do not expose piercing of body parts other than ears and do not expose tattoos, body paint, or body art anywhere. Students may wear makeup and nail polish that is minimal and not a distraction.
Physical Education Uniform – Students will have PE 2-3 times a week. Uniform is mandatory for 5th-7th graders. 8th graders may wear their own appropriate athletic attire.
All PE components must be purchased from Lands’ End (except any Lake Forrest Prep spirit shirt may be worn for PE) and shirts must have a logo.
- Essential t-shirt or Active tee – short/long-sleeved gray heather
- Mesh or Athletic shorts – evergreen or stone gray
- Sweatshirt – pewter gray
- Sweatpants – evergreen or gray
Ordering from Lands’ End
Online: Go to www.landsend.com/school and create or sign in to your account. Include your student and school information in My Account (or find us using the Preferred School Number Search: 900048869).
Phone: Call 1-800-469-2222 and reference your student’s Preferred School Number 900048869, grade level and gender.
Scholarships
We take the Step Up for Students Scholarships which include the FTC, FES, and FES-UA (formerly Gardiner and McKay) Scholarships. These are all Florida-sponsored scholarships based on financial or special needs.
To apply online, visit www.stepupforstudents.org.
CURRICULUM
English
Middle school English classes follow the Core Knowledge Sequence and focus on developing students’ reading comprehension, analytical thinking, writing, and vocabulary skills through the study of various literary genres, including novels, poetry, drama, and nonfiction. Students engage in close reading, discussions, and writing assignments to analyze themes, literary elements, and complex ideas. Through these activities, they refine their communication skills, enhance their understanding of literature, and build a strong foundation for high school-level English.
Math
Savvas enVision Mathematics is a comprehensive and research-based program designed to foster deep mathematical understanding. This curriculum combines interactive learning, problem-solving, and real-world applications to help students build strong foundational skills and confidence in math.
With a blend of visual modeling, hands-on activities, and digital resources, enVision Math engages students at every level. The program encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and conceptual understanding.
High school level Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 are taught for those students who have mastered middle school math skills.
Science
Science is taught using the Core Knowledge Sequence and Pearson Science. Topics are presented systematically, and instruction includes hands on experience, observation, and reading of topic material. Students are expected participate in labs.
Social Studies
Social Studies is taught from the Core Knowledge Sequence. Topics are presented systematically, so the world history guidelines match up chronologically with the American History guidelines.
Electives
Middle school students participate in a variety of elective options throughout the school year such as Spanish, P.E., Art, Band, Theater, Technology, Leadership, and Speech, and 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Our 8th-grade students will also have the opportunity to become a mentor in the younger grades.
CURRICULUM
Literature
Literature is taught through authentic literature. Students will engage in literature circles, book discussions, comprehension quizzes, vocabulary, independent reading projects, and speeches. High school level Sadlier-Oxford advanced vocabulary series is used.
Math
Middle School students continue with the Saxon Mathematics Program. Computation is also practiced at the start of each lesson. Using the Saxon Mathematics Program, students develop higher-order thinking and become more confident problem solvers. Throughout these courses, there is a focus on algebraic thinking, problem solving and integrating manipulatives and technology into the curriculum. We also offer Houghton Mifflin Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.
Science
Science is taught using the Core Knowledge Sequence and Pearson Science. Topics are presented systematically, and instruction includes hands on experience, observation, and reading of topic material. Students are expected participate in labs.
Social Studies
Social Studies is taught from the Core Knowledge Sequence. Topics are presented systematically, so the world history guidelines match up chronologically with the American History guidelines.
Electives
Middle school students participate in a variety of elective options throughout the school year. These include Spanish, P.E., Art, Band, Theater, Technology, Leadership, and Speech, and 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Our 8th-grade students will also have the opportunity to become a mentor in the younger grades.
Tuition Fees
Middle School Uniforms (5th-8th) 2022-2023
Lake Forrest Preparatory students are required to wear the uniform items from Lands’ End. Our parents agree to support the dress code and the uniform guidelines when they enroll.
- Lake Forrest Prep students must wear uniforms on field trips.
- All uniform bottoms with belt loops must be worn with a belt.
- Uniforms are not required on non-academic days.
- LFPS Spirit Shirts can be worn on Thursdays with uniform bottoms.
- All tops, sweaters, and sweatshirts worn inside the classroom must have the LFPS logo.
- During the colder weather, students may wear any jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt that must be removed when entering the building.
Daily Uniform for Middle School:
Boys: Khaki or classic navy Lands’ End pants or shorts worn with any color polo or oxford shirt with the school logo (short or long sleeve), brown or black belt, any color socks and athletic sneakers, closed-toed shoes, or flip-flops. Athletic tennis shoes are required on PE days.
Girls: Any color Lands’ End shorts, skorts, skirts, dresses, jumpers, or pants with any color socks, any color tights, and athletic tennis shoes, flats, flip flops, or boots (no high heels). Athletic tennis shoes are required on PE days.
A LOGO IS NOT REQUIRED ON DRESSES OR JUMPERS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL. Girls are required to wear a bra.
Hair and Jewelry:
Student’s hair should be neat and in their natural color. Subtle highlights are acceptable. Girls can wear any color hair accessories. Hair styles should not be a distraction. For girls, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces may be worn. Boys may wear bracelets and necklaces. Our students do not expose piercing of body parts other than ears for girls and do not expose tattoos, body paint, or body art anywhere. Girls may wear makeup and nail polish that is minimal and not a distraction.
Physical Education Uniform
– mandatory for middle school *8th graders may wear their own athletic attire.
All PE components must be purchased from Lands’ End (except any Lake Forrest Prep spirit shirt may be worn for PE) and shirts must have a logo.
- Essential t-shirt or Active tee – short/long-sleeved gray heather
- Mesh or Athletic shorts – evergreen or stone gray
- Sweatshirt – pewter gray
- Sweatpants – evergreen or gray
Ordering from Lands’ End
Online: Go to www.landsend.com/school and create or sign into your account. Include your student and school information in My Account (or find us using the Preferred School Number Search: 900048869).
Phone: Call 1-800-469-2222 and reference your student’s Preferred School Number 900048869, grade level and gender.
Scholarships (on left) – We take the Step Up for Students Scholarships which include the FTC, FES, and FES-UA (formerly Gardiner and McKay) Scholarships. These are all Florida-sponsored scholarships based on financial or special needs.
To apply online, visit www.stepupforstudents.org.