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Larsen Middle School

9:00 AM - 3:20 PM

665 Dundee Avenue
Elgin,  IL   60120
Phone: 847/888-5250
Fax: 847/888-7172
Website: http://schools.u-46.org/larsen

Attendance:  847/888-5250, ext. 5352 

Principal:  Dr. Randy Hodges


Assistant Principal:
Louis Paul


PTO President:
  Diane Bator

Summary:

Grades: 7 and 8

Enrollment: 647

School Hours: 9:00-3:20

Mascot: Lancer

School Colors: Green & White

 

School Attendance Sequence

                         

  

Mission Statement
Larsen Middle School will foster a nurturing environment that recognizes the unique characteristics of its students and integrates home, school and community resources to facilitate successful life transitions. Larsen will strive to provide a rich diverse curriculum and other appropriate educational experiences for every student to achieve his/her maximum potential.
- information on content and curriculum in the different instructional areas

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Student Learning:

The
District Improvement Plan guides the work of School District U-46. The plan is directing the district efforts to achieve the goal of Academic Success for All Students. To meet this goal, the district has developed the Curriculum Roadmap. The Roadmap provides an overview of the curriculum at each grade level.

  • Middle School Information -  provides information on the U-46 middle school philosophy, program, and courses.
  • Support Services   
    • Larsen uses CRISS strategies throughout the school to encourage their students to become more involved in and excited about their learning. To learn more click here.
    • Fresh Start - the Fresh Start coordinator works with ELL students to help them meet academic and behavioral standards 
    • PBIS

Extracurricular Offerings:

  • Student Council - student group with a community focus. Students are responsible for food drives, and to help other departments with fund raisers.
  • Homework Club - sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club to provide academic support and homework help
  • Sports
    • Girls' Basketball
    • Girls' Volleyball
    • Boys' Basketball
    • Boys' Football


Parent Involvement:

  • PTO
  • Open House is a fall function that encourages parents to get acquainted with Larsen.

Community Involvement:

  • Boys and Girls Club - provides homework help and support. 
  • Second Baptist Church - provides mentoring for students recommended by the principal for the program.
  • Marcus Corp.
  • Elgin Police Dept. 

 

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  School Profiles : Middle Schools : Larsen

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Documents & Forms
Larsen Dress Code
Larsen M. S. Handbook 2009-10 - Spanish
Larsen M.S. Handbook - 2009-10
Larsen's School Report Card
 
 
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