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One parent’s description of the “Greatest School on Earth” by Dean Dauphinais

When you’re a parent, one of the most painful things you can experience is watching your child struggle. It can be agonizing, because even though every ounce of your being wants to make things better, sometimes it seems like nothing works. My younger son, Josh, started having difficulties in school in seventh grade. An extremely bright kid, he had been a model student up until then. Learning was easy for him and keeping up with his schoolwork was never a problem. So when things took a turn for the worse, my wife and I were perplexed.

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Leelanau School Celebrates Success

Thanks to dedicated Staff, Donors, and Board Members The Leelanau School is pleased to announce that it has completed their $4 million LeelaNow Campaign. This campaign was a key element in a successful debt reduction and financial restructuring program. Through guidance from the Board of Trustees, smart business management, sophisticated fundraising, and generous outside financial support, the school has successfully placed itself on a sound and sustainable financial base.

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Language Immersion in Barcelona

Imagine “living the language” while exploring Barcelona, Madrid and Toledo. From strolling through Las Ramblas, to visiting the Olympic Stadium from 1992, to preparing a Spanish meal and sharing it with a family, to exploring the beautifully impressive Sagrada Familia cathedral, to studying famous Spanish artists while even learning some dance moves; this trip offers it all! Each day will have a theme- like art, history, or food- that connects the day’s lesson to hands-on activities and conversations with locals. Daily Spanish lessons tailored to individual student learning levels will prepare students to immerse themselves in language while expanding their fluency, confidence and passion for Spanish. Parents are welcome to join in this learning experience! Learn More at EF Tours: Language Immersion in Barcelona 1 Spanish Credit Instructors: Kim Speicher

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Snow Sports

Snow Sports is a winter term class that is for the student who needs and wants to be outside everyday. We spend every afternoon on the slopes of Crystal Mountain enjoying the beautiful Northern Michigan winter. This is a great class for those that are experienced skiers and riders as well as those beginners who have the desire to learn. We will head to Crystal Mountain every day right after lunch. This will also be your afternoon activity. We will also be studying about the ski industry, general strength and conditioning and skiing and snowboarding techniques. Students are required to have their own equipment in good working order and wearing a helmet is required. There will be a cost (to be determined based on this season’s prices) that covers your Crystal Mountain season ski pass, transportation to and from the hill and supplemental food costs. ½ elective credit Instructors: Bruce Hood and Laura Hood

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Book Club

Welcome to Book Club! In this class, we will explore a variety of novels and writings about various themes. You will help create the syllabus with your opinions and input on interesting novels. You can expect to do a lot of enjoyable reading and also engage in thought-provoking discussions about literature with your classmates. You will give book talks to your peers and also listen to recommendations from your classmates. Your grade will come from a combination of participation, journal responses, book talks, book reviews, and daily work. I hope you will join me in Book Club! 1/2 English Credit Instructor: Barbara Zyren

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