LYCEUM lEARNING nETWORK
In the spring of 2016, Estancia High School introduced the Lyceum Academy to begin with the incoming class of 2021. This program 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, and is now reaching out beyond the boundaries.
The program is designed to identify incoming 9th grade students with strong academic skills and motivation and provide these students with support structures needed to qualify for admission at some of the nation’s 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 who are involved in other programs are given opportunities to take summer school courses through Coastline Community College. During 11th and 12th grade, the goal for all Lyceum students is to qualify for either the College Board Capstone Diploma or earn the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.
Lyceum students develop a close relationship with their Lyceum Academy advisory teachers and counselor, as well as their cohort and peers. The expectation 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 Lyceum Academy works with students’ personal interests while maintaining a constant expectation of rigor and gaining valuable experience. Students participate in community and school events as well as take field trips to college campuses to give them experiences to help them with their future options.
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Calendar for 2019-20
Fall, 2019
Northern California College Trip (11th and some 10th graders) February 17, 18, 19
Lyceum goes to the theater, Estancia HS, December 5
Coffee Talk for parents 7AM in November (date TBA)
Fall in Love with the Westside, Estancia Senior Lawn (Lyceum has a facepainting booth) October 19
PTSA during school for 10th and 11th graders October 16
9th and 10th grade day trip to San Diego Universities, October 9
Parent Booster Meeting 7 PM in the Library October 8
September 5 Junior Parent Meeting for AP Seminar 7 AM
Summer, 2019
Freshman trip to UCI for Team Up! and tour of libraries August 21 Meet at school at 7:50. Bus leaves at 8:00 AM
Freshmen meet in Room 244 at 8:30 AM before going to registration Aug. 22
2019
"To Whom it May Concern" Night at EHS theater
with dessert before the show. January 17
Application Window for 2019-2020 Feb. 25-Mar. 18
Morning Coffee (7:15am Room 228) February 26
Field Trip #2 (Claremont, Cal Poly, CSUF, Chapman) March 11
Future Eagle Night (6:30pm in Gym) and Prospective
Lyceum Parent Information and Tour (7:15pm) March 14
Applicant Interviews March/April
Addam’s Family (Estancia Drama, dessert in Mrs. Dickey's room, 6:30pm) April 4
AP Human Geography Pre-Exam picnic
(11:30am room 228) May 14
Lyceum Lecture #1 Mr. Robert Braithwaite, Pres. and CEO of Hoag Hospital (1:40 pm EHS Library) May 20
Lyceum Lecture #2 Patrick Covert-Ortiz, Lecturer in American Studies, CSU Fullerton (1:40 pm EHS Library) May 23
Lyceum Lecture #3 Arlis Reynolds, Costa Mesa City Council Member, Estancia Alumnus (2:00 PM EHS Library) May 30
Lyceum Colloquium (3:30-5 pm EHS Library) June 6
Final Coffee talk and meet and greet for new and returning students and parents. 7 AM in Mrs. Dickey's room. June 18
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2018
Holiday Service Project with CSF- CHOC toy and item drive due December 7th (Thank you to everyone who brought toys!)
Parent Booster Meeting November 27th 6:30 PM Mr. Horton's Room
Field Trip: USC and UCLA October 29th
First Parent Coffee Talk Time October 25th 7 AM Mr. Horton's Room
Fall in Love with the Westside Ice Cream Booth October 20th
Back to School Night Parent Meeting October 4th (7th period) Mrs. Dickey's Room
Miniversity and Ropes Course for incoming freshmen August, 2018
UCLA and USC Field Trip 10/29/18
Established in 2017, beginning with the Class of 2021.
REQUIRED LYCEUM COURSEWORK
9th- AP Human Geography Pre-AP Comp Lit I
10th- Lyceum Advisory
11th- AP Seminar
12th- AP Research
Mrs. Smith will work with students individually to create their optimal learning schedule.
