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Winter Academy

Winter Academy 2026

January 5 - 9, 2026
Academic Enrichment and Intervention
Secondary students in grades 6-8 will receive five full days of structured learning between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to promote academic growth and enrichment.
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Advanced Screening for Zootopia 2

Students in Mr. Palayan’s Digital Imaging and Advanced Animation classes spent the semester completing an in-depth studio design project tied to this film.
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King Lions Are

Respectful
I treat others the way I want to be treated.
I respect laws, rules, and school authority.
I treat people fairly and respect their rights.
I respect private and public property.
 
Appreciative of Differences
I look for the good in others.
I respect each other’s right to be different.
I see diversity as an opportunity for learning.
 
Responsible
I take responsibility for my actions.
I choose how I respond to others.
 
Life-Long Learners
I come to school prepared to learn.
I give my best in everything I do.
I am open and alert to solutions.
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About Us

King Lions develop their INTELLECT by:
-Thinking critically to evaluate evidence and reasoning. 
-Articulating, demonstrating, and applying what they know. 
 
King Lions develop their CREATIVITY by:
-Taking intellectual risks and thinking outside the box. 
-Engaging in a variety of activities that allow for self-expression and the element of play.
 
King Lions develop their CURIOSITY by:
-Exploring new ideas and approaches. 
-Questioning, researching, and engaging in the world around them.
 
King Lions develop their COMPASSION by:
-Practicing empathy and respect for oneself and others.
-Sharing concerns and providing solutions to build harmony within our diverse community.
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