Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many students at Lakewood Elementary?
A: Approximately 650 (Kindergarten through 5th grade)
Q: What is the average class size?
A: The ratio is 18:1. Ratios are set by
the State and class sizes vary each year.
Q: Can I get a tour of the school?
A: School tours are the first Tuesday of every month.
Please call the school and let them know you are coming. Meet in the lobby of the school at 9:30 AM.
Tours usually last about one hour.
Q: What is the dress code?
A: Students must wear collared solid white or navy tops (no embroidery, stripes or patterns),
solid khaki, navy blue, or black bottoms (no stripes, patterns or details), and
solid khaki, white, navy blue, or black outerwear. The bottoms can be pants, capris,
shorts or skirts. All must be at least knee length.
Q: What is the curriculum?
A: The curriculum includes reading, language arts, mathematics, science,
social studies, fine arts (visual and vocal), physical education, and
technology.
Q: What is the instructional format?
A: This varies throughout the day and is dependent on the lesson taught,
mastery of concepts, and individual students needs.
Q: Is there an after school care program?
A: There are 2 programs. The YMCA, which is run by the Y
but located on campus and the Lakewood After School
Program which is staffed with teachers.
Q: What awards has Lakewood Elementary won?
| A: | NCLB Blue Ribbon School | 2008 |
| TEA Recognized school | 2005-2008 | |
| Excellence in Education-Character Award | 2006-2007 & 2007-2008 | |
| DISD Math Olympiad Championship | 2006-2007 & 2007-2008 | |
| 1st Place Dallas County Science Fair - 1st grade | 2007-2008 | |
| Music Memory | 1st place - 5th grade; 2nd place - 4th grade |
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| 1st place 32nd Annual Choir Fun Fest | ||
| Texas PTA - Reflections 1st Place Music | 2007-2008 | |
| Texas PTA - Reflections Finalist Photography | 2007-2008 | |