Academies
Lancaster High School, at the time of writing, contains six academies. Academies are small learning communities that focus on a certain subject. Students apply for five of the academies halfway through their freshman year, while the sixth (Project Lead the Way) has entry requirements based entirely on academic performance in eighth grade. Students in an academy are required to take certain academy-based courses. Failing an academy course will result in expulsion from the academy.
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