Specialists

Art

Mrs. Eggleston  is the Art instructor at Lakes.  The curriculm includes drawing, pottery, commercial art, and crafts.

Band/Orchestra

Mr. Sorenson  Band/Orchestra Instructor

HOW TO GET STARTED IN BAND
1. The students will meet with Mr. Sorenson at the start of the 6th grade school year for an introduction to instrumental music.
2. After consultation with Mr. Sorenson, parents and students decide on the appropriate instrument.
3. Attend an evening informational meeting for parents. Check with Mr. Sorenson for specific time and date. Options for acquiring your instrument will be presented at that time.
The standard band instruments for the Coeur d'Alene School District are as follows:
Flute Trombone, Clarinet,  Tuba, Saxophone , Percussion, Trumpet
If your instrument does not fit into our ensembles, contact Mr. Sorenson for further music performance opportunities. Starting band during the end of the 6th grade school year is very difficult for the student without private instruction over the summer.
The student must be enrolled in one of the core performing groups at Lakes to be eligible to be in jazz band. This is a policy among all secondary music programs in the Coeur d’Alene School District. The policy is designed to protect membership numbers in the core performing ensembles.

 

Choir / Mirimba

Julie Powell is the Choir instructor for 6th, 7th and 8th grades.  She also teaches a special Mirimba Class to all grades.

Foreign Language

 Mrs. Doerr and Mr. Eubanks offer Spanish to our students.
Mrs. Doerr teaches an Intro Spanish class to 7th and 8th grade students. 
Mr. Eubank's teaches Spanish 1 to 8th grade students who want to earn a high school credit.

Health

Corey Comstock is the Health teacher for  the 7th Grade Class.
Health education is a dynamic curriculum that allows each individual the opportunity to understand and appreciate the critical health-related issues that face our society today. Students will gain knowledge in these topics and be aware that the choices and decisions they make concerning these topics will affect their wellness throughout their lifetime.

Physical Education

Debie Batchelder and Roy Carlson create a challenging physical education program for our students. Each student keeps track of their physical improvements through different physical activities and keeping a log. Students learn basic skills of different sports, plus nutrition. A great place to be to burn off energy and learn new skills.

Pottry

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Benefits of Band and Orchestra

Problem Solving, Self-Discipline, Team Work
Listening, Coordination, Memory
Critical thinking, Social Skills, Concentration
Character

Miramba Band 'Dance to the beat.

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Shop

Mr. Eubanks teaches basic carpentry skills to 7th and 8th grade students.  Students learn the rules and techniques on how to use the power tools, basic sanding techniques and hand building.  Each  student will leave this class with a finished wooden project that they can be proud of.

The Shop In Action

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