About Us
THE COMMUNITIES:
Lyme-Old Lyme High School ranked among America's top high schools...U .S. News & World Report has listed Lyme-Old Lyme High School among America's top high schools. LOLHS earned silver medal status for its academic achievements. Twelve Connecticut schools earned silver status (and none earned higher). Connecticut was ranked highest in the nation for high school quality. We are proud to be among the very best of the best! Congratulations go out not only to the students and staff of Lyme-Old Lyme High School but to the families, elementary and middle school staffs, and the communities of Lyme and Old Lyme. Everyone owns a piece of this success! Click here to access U.S. News and World Report's website. Click here to read the story on LymeLine. Elizabeth Osga, Ph.D.Superintendent of Schools |
Middle to upper income; 13 miles west of New London off Exit 70 of I-95; on the shore where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound; year-round population approximately 6,700—Old Lyme; 1,970—Lyme.
Most families commute to work in Hartford or nearby Groton and New London. The largest employers in the area are Pfizer, Electric Boat and the U.S. Submarine Base. The population includes a number of residents who have retired from careers in government, public service, business and the arts.
THE SCHOOL:
Lyme-Old Lyme High School is a regional high school with approximately 440 students in grades 9-12 from the towns of Old Lyme and Lyme. The school district provides bus transportation for 98% of the student population. Students also have the option of enrolling in either a regional vocational-technical school or a vocational-agricultural school. Program offerings include the University of Connecticut Early College Experience, courses offered as part of the College Board Advanced Placement Program, enrollment in a partnership agreement with Middlesex Community College and Three Rivers Community College, and Connecticut College’s New London Scholars Program. Also offered are: an interscholastic sports program, including fencing and crew; close collaboration with the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau; adult education; and summer school.
THE STAFF:
A faculty of 57 includes three School Counselors, one Librarian, four Special Education Teachers, a School Psychologist, a Registered Nurse, and two Administrators.
Instructional Contacts: 860-434-1651
E-mail contact: First letter of first name & last name@region18.org
SCHOOL ACCREDITATION:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Connecticut State Department of Education.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT AFFILIATIONS: ASCA, CSCA, ACA, CCA, NACAC, NEACAC, College Board
ATHLETIC AFFILIATION: CAS, CIAC, Shoreline Conference
CLASS SIZE: Approximately 17 (average)
SCHOOL DAY: 7:45 AM - 2:24 PM; Schedule: Six 57-minute class periods
NEIGHBORING SCHOOLS:
East (I-95): East Lyme, Waterford, New London
West (I-95): Old Saybrook, Westbrook
North (Route 9): Valley Regional
MARKING SYSTEM:
A= 90+ B=80+ C=70+ D=60+ F=Below 60 P=Passing I=Incomplete WP=Withdraw Pass
WF=Withdraw Fail N= No Mark X=Excused
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
23 credits, including: English (4), Social Studies (3, including U.S. History & Civics), Math (3), Science (3), Vocational/Fine Arts (1), Physical Education (2). All students must carry 6.5 credits; all seniors must pass 4.5 credits in their senior year to graduate. The majority of students carry 7 or more credits.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):
Lyme-Old Lyme High School does not utilize a class ranking system. GPA is cumulative and includes all courses. GPA will be determined on a modified weighted basis. (Courses in English, Math, Science, Social Studies and World Languages only). For GPA purposes, AP courses are weighted by 1.1 (i.e. 80=88); Level I classes are weighted by 1.05 (i.e. 80=84). Cumulative (8 semesters) GPA deciles for the Class of 2006 are: 1st decile: 99.26—95.33, 2nd: 95.08—93.74, 3rd: 93.71—91.81, 4th: 91.68—89.85, 5th: 89.83—86.92, 6th: 86.84—84.53, 7th: 84.37—81.87, 8th: 81.20—78.02, 9th: 78.23—74.85, 10th: 74.60—65.45. Mid-point GPA= 87.62.
COURSE LEVELS:
Courses in English, Math, Science, Social Studies and advanced World Languages are labeled to indicate level of difficulty and academic demands and responsibilities. AP=Advanced Placement; L1=Honors; L2=College-Preparatory; L3=Standard; all other courses not leveled.
