Athletics

Performing Arts

Polaris

Interdisciplinary Experience

Student Life

Student Advocates

Student Council

Community Service

ATHLETICS                       Latest Sporting Event results here
Landmark recognizes the aerobic, cardiovascular, emotional, and social benefits that athletics offers students. We adhere to the principles of sportsmanship, character development, hard work, commitment, and dedication, as the core components to our athletic program and view participation in athletics as an opportunity for our students to build and enhance their self-esteem. Although Landmark recognizes the importance of athletics, academic expectations must be met in order to maintain athletic eligibility.

Landmark participates in the Eastern Independent League (male) which is a member of The New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). Landmark has been affiliated with the E.I.L. for the past fifteen years. Since joining the E.I.L., the integrity and growth of the athletic program has been monumental and the opportunities for our student athletes has been modified to meet our students’ athletic needs, as well as league requirements. Landmark is also a member of the Independent Girls Conference. This conference also values the principles of sportsmanship and adheres to a similar mission statement as Landmark. Giving students the opportunity to compete in two leagues which recognizes sportsmanship, fair play, and healthy competition only bolsters their self-image and enhances their growth.

Golf: This is a coed program that is comprised of a varsity and JV team based at the High School Campus. 8th graders from the Elementary and Middle School Campus are eligible to participate.

Cross-Country: This is a coed program that is comprised of a varsity (high school) and Jr. high team (middle school).

Girl’s Soccer: This program is comprised of a varsity and JV team that are both based at the High School Campus. Both 7th and 8th grade females are eligible to participate.

Boy’s Soccer: This program is comprised of a varsity and JV team for high school students and a JV high team for middle school students.

Boy’s Basketball: This program is comprised of a varsity, JV, and JV 2 team for high school and a Jr. high team for middle school.

Girl’s Basketball: This program is comprised of a varsity and JV team that are both based at the High School Campus. Both 7th and 8th grade females are eligible to participate.

Wrestling: This is a program that is comprised of a varsity and JV team. It is based at the High School Campus, but also available to 8th graders from the Elementary and Middle School Campus.

Skiing: This is a coed club activity, which is based at the High School Campus. 8th graders from the Elementary and Middle School Campus are eligible to participate.

Girl’s Lacrosse: This is a varsity team that is based at the High School Campus. 8th graders from the Elementary and Middle School Campus are eligible to participate.

Boy’s Lacrosse: This program is comprised of a varsity and JV team. It is based at the High School Campus, but also available to 8th graders from the Elementary and Middle School Campus.

Baseball: This is a program that is comprised of a varsity team (High School Campus) and Jr. high team (Elementary and Middle School Campus).

Boy’s Tennis: This is a varsity team, which is based at the High School Campus. 8th graders from the Elementary and Middle School Campus are eligible to participate.

Girl’s Tennis: This is a varsity team, which is based at the High School Campus. 8th graders from the Elementary and Middle School Campus are eligible to participate.

Track: This is a coed Jr. high team based at the Elementary and Middle School Campus.

Click here to go to the Athletic section for scores, schedules, directions and more.

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PERFORMING ARTS

Richard Fish, Jr., Mus. B., S.T.B., M.Div., M.S., Director of Performing Arts

Landmark Performing Arts:  Leading the way in the performing arts education of students with language-based learning disabilities since 1988.

National and Local Recognition
The Department of Performing Arts at Landmark High School is truly a one-of-a-kind program in the United States. Simply put, this means Landmark School uniquely celebrates the high level of skill that our students possess in the area of the Performing Arts.  As such, we have received national recognition while performing at the following conventions and venues:

• The Learning Disability Association of America National Convention, Washington, D.C.
• The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
• The National Basilica and Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.
• The Independent Educational Consultant’s National Conventions (three separate performances)
• The Southwest Conference of the International Dyslexia Association, Albuquerque, N.M.
• The Massachusetts High School Drama Guild Festival (every year since 1993)

Mission Statement
The Performing Arts Department at Landmark School strives to provide the highest quality instruction in the areas of dance, music, drama, musical theater and technical theater to individuals with language-based learning disabilities. We endeavor to be the finest program of this kind found anywhere, and, therefore, to be an example of what is possible for all students everywhere.

A course list and descriptions can be found in the curriculum guide.

Academic Day Course Offerings:

• The Landmark Chorus
• Drum & Percussion Class
• Drama Class
• Dance Classes (Tap/Jazz, and Ballet, at various levels)
• Technical Theater Class

After School Offerings:

• Drama (2 dramatic productions annually)
• Spring Musical
• Technical Theater
• Costuming
• Solo Class
• Private Voice Instruction
• Private Piano Instruction
• Private Guitar Instruction
• Additional individual lessons, as arranged by the Director of Music

Ensembles, Classes and Lessons
The Landmark Chorus performs music in a variety of genres, including folk songs, a cappella, Broadway Standards, and major works such as the Mozart Requiem. It tours annually to places such as New York, New Jersey, Boston, Rhode Island, New Mexico, and Washington, D.C. Additionally, it has released four professionally-produced CDs, which can be purchased by clicking here.

The Landmark Chamber Choir is a smaller, auditioned choir comprised of members of The Landmark Chorus.  This ensemble strives to develop the vocal talent of our students more rigorously by featuring music appropriate for a smaller vocal ensemble, such as madrigals and vocal jazz.

Landmark Dance incorporates tap, jazz, and ballet in several performances over the year. It has recently joined the Landmark Chorus on its annual tour.

The Landmark Stage Company produces three shows per year, including a main stage musical. Emphasis is placed on exposing students to the classics of Western Theater. This exposure includes all theatrical elements: acting, stage direction, technical support, costuming, music, house management, and audio production. DVD copies of our two most recent musicals can be purchased by clicking here.

Drum and Percussion Class is offered to students of all ability levels during the academic day, as a class that meets every day.

Individual lessons are offered in voice, piano, and guitar as an after school activity.

For the most current information, click to go to the NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR page.

For upcoming Performing Arts Events, click here, and check the High School Calendar!

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POLARIS
Our mission is “To help students discover and build a foundation of virtues that will empower them to deal effectively with adolescent issues and guide them in future decisions.” The Polaris Project conveys the idea of Polaris, the North Star, as the guiding star. We want to help students establish an inner compass that will provide direction and guide them through their adult lives.

Several small groups of six to eight students and two faculty advisors establish the group dynamic. Each group meets once a week in an informal, interactive setting that emphasizes character development, and accountability. Project curriculum is experience-based, and includes activities such as games, field trips, meals and community service. By participating in the Polaris Project, Landmark students become involved in a program that provides positive experiences, fosters greater self-knowledge and belonging to their community, and encourages personal growth and connection within a supportive group dynamic.

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INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPERIENCE (IDE)
Each year, Landmark staff and students work on an interdisciplinary project that broadens their experience more than what they encounter in the classroom. All the departments collaborate on activities and experiences that will enhance learning and capture the interest and imagination of the students.

This year's topic is Music and Sound. Students will be exploring broad questions such as, What is music and how is it used? When does sound become music? How is any culture influenced by music? and more.

Students will "travel" to different areas of the world and experience culturally diverse forms of music. They will create percussion instruments from found material and form a percussion "band". They will examine the materials of music through history which will provide insight into music's changes.

The IDE will culminate with concerts booked through The Young Audiences of America.

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STUDENT LIFE
Landmark's residential mission is to support students as they grow to understand and accept their language-based learning disabilities. The residential staff works in conjunction with the academic program to create a consistent program of study. The focus of the residential program is to promote positive self advocacy skills, develop organizational skills, and increase an awareness of the complexity of the social environment. Landmark students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities based on their interests. Opportunities are available in athletics, community service, performing arts and various clubs and activities. Resident students are required to participate in at least one season of structured sport or team oriented activity.

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STUDENT ADVOCATES
Students at Landmark have language-based learning disabilities. Student Advocates, help our community and other communities through service projects, coats for kids, raising money for charities, volunteering, and educating the community about learning styles through presentations and sharing personal experiences by speaking at other elementary through graduate level schools.

For additional information, please contact Jason Mansfield at jmansfie@landmarkschool.org or Dan Ahearn at dahearn@landmarkschool.org.

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STUDENT COUNCIL
The High School Student Council is an active student group that meets weekly to coordinate and plan a wide variety of community service activities and fund raisers. They also act as a means of communication between students and administration.

Student Council sponsors the Adopt-a-Highway Program and Oxfam America “Fast for a World Harvest”, as well as two Red Cross Blood Drives. This year alone, the Student Council has raised more than $9000 for support of various charities including: Beverly Bootstraps(food bank), Salem Mission, Oxfam America, Boston Globe Santa, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Juvenile Diabetes, Florida hurricane relief, tsunami relief , and the Halo Trust to remove land mines worldwide.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Community Service program is an opportunity for students to become a vital part of the greater community. They are encouraged to give of their time to those less fortunate or in need which in turn provides students with experiences that enhance their sense of self and their sense of connectedness to those around them. Some of the on-going community service projects include: Habitat for Humanity, Salem Mission Shelter for the Homeless, Beverly Hospital and Special Olympics. There are opportunities for students to volunteer throughout the year.

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