2025-2026 Lausanne Viewbook

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We create a joyful and challenging learning process.

For nearly 100 years, Lausanne Collegiate School has tailored education to students' individual learning styles, skills and interests while broadening their perspectives.

WELCOME! As Tennessee’s only full-continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we provide a joyful, engaging learning environment that begins at age two and continues through 12th grade. The International Baccalaureate is an ideal match for Lausanne’s core values and inclusive community, and strives to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

Lausanne’s mission: to prepare each of its students for college and for life in a global environment.

Through small class sizes, a balance of social-emotional learning and advanced academics, and supportive relationships with faculty and peers, our students gain the confidence to embrace new challenges at every stage of their educational journey.

After years of exploring different subjects and co-curricular opportunities, Lausanne graduates are highly sought after by colleges and universities across the country and around the world.

Acceptances, scholarships and college credits earned through the International Baccalaureate courses reflect Lausanne’s commitment to helping each student discover and pursue their own unique path.

We invite you to begin your family’s educational journey The Lausanne Way. Our core values foster a balanced learning experience that supports every student academically, emotionally and socially.

The Lausanne Way WE CREATE A JOYFUL AND CHALLENGING LEARNING PROCESS. 1

WE EMBRACE GLOBAL MINDEDNESS. 2

Meet our community.

WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED. 4 8 12 16 20

Discover the benefits of the IB curriculum.

Early Childhood and Lower School (PK2–Grade 4) Middle School (Grades 5–8) Upper School (Grades 9–12) College Advisory Process

WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK THEIR OWN JOURNEYS. 23 Explore our Arts, Athletics, Lausanne 360° and Travel Experiences.

24 Fine Arts & Design 26 Conservatory 28 Lynx Athletics 30 Aftercare, Play Days, and Summers@Lausanne 32 Global Studies Program WE BUILD CHARACTER THROUGH SERVICE TO OTHERS. 35

Learn how to LynxServe.

WE FORGE MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. 37

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Welcome!

Celebrate Lausanne’s traditions!

WE ENCOURAGE CONTINUAL SELF-REFLECTION. 41

Consider a holistic approach.

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TOTAL STUDENT BODY 280 (PK2–Grade 4) 250 (Grades 5–8) 370 (Grades 9–12)

RETENTION RATE

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STUDENTS NEW TO LAUSANNE

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE SK–12 (6:1 PK2, 7:1 PK3, 10:1 JK)

35% OF THE STUDENT BODY

Largest country representations include: the United States, India, China, South Korea, Canada, Germany, Pakistan, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Lebanon, Brazil, the Philippines and Finland.

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Asian 21% African-American/Black 24% Caucasian 50% Hispanic/Latino 4% Native American 1% Bi-Racial 9% Multi-Racial 4%

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Families recently joined Lausanne from across the United States, including Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, Oregon and Tennessee. We also welcomed new families from Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Spain and Thailand.

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We embrace global mindedness.

MEET OUR COMMUNITY. With girls and boys from 74 different countries and 50% identifying as students of color, Lausanne truly is a microcosm of the world. Our students benefit from this rich diversity, gaining not only stronger cognitive skills but also enhanced social understanding.

Lausanne ensures classrooms and activities that provide personal, local and global context for learning. Students are encouraged to reflect on their own perspectives while considering those of others. Teachers design opportunities that foster both individual responsibility and collaborative teamwork, cultivating a positive community where curiosity, motivation and confidence thrive. This environment inspires students to ask questions, to pursue their aspirations, set ambitious goals and persist in achieving them.

Each year, as Lausanne welcomes new students from across the country and around the globe, a culture of hospitality is reinforced through the respect students and families show for one another’s traditions and backgrounds.

Brightly colored flags representing generations of Lausanne families hang in Tully Dining Hall, serving as vibrant symbols of our global community.

Our Lower and Middle School playgrounds represent Memphis and the World, while the new Upper School building inspires students to reach for the stars.

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Each senior class at Lausanne achieves a 100% graduation rate and a 100% college acceptance rate.

Because Lausanne graduates attend a wide range of schools, 85% of our graduates are paired with an alumni mentor living in the same area. In addition, our regional alumni representatives across the country provide valuable support and resources for graduates who may be farther from a local Lausanne connection.

A Typical Lausanne Graduating Class Includes: Acceptances to

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Lausanne Diploma Recipients

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Hours of College Credit Earned in 146 Intro Courses

IB Diploma Candidates

Lausanne Reception of IB Diploma

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78% Received Globally 65% Received in U.S. 56% Received in Tenn.

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We provide opportunities to succeed.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF THE IB CURRICULUM. When a child enrolls at Lausanne, they embark on a path enriched by the transformative benefits of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

Building on a foundation of traditional college preparatory skills and high academic and ethical standards, Lausanne nurtures each student’s talents, intellect, creativity and character through innovative teaching strategies and passionate, engaged learning.

The IB continuum of programmes is designed to develop well-rounded individuals who approach today’s challenges with optimism and an open mind. In addition to a variety of resources created by colleges, universities and renowned educators, Lausanne teachers and administrators bring energy and expertise to implementing the structure and rubrics of the Primary Years Programme (PK3–Grade 4), Middle Years Programme (Grades 5-10), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Certificate Courses (Grades 11 & 12).

As an independent school, Lausanne is self-governed and not bound by state or national testing or curriculum mandates. With the freedom to design our own assignments and assessments aligned with Approaches to Learning (ATLs), Lausanne students develop strong retention skills that lead to higher test scores, broader college and university placement opportunities, additional scholarships, and, in many cases, a year or more of college credit.

Throughout their time at Lausanne, students cultivate the qualities of the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile through both coursework and action. Lausanne students and graduates are:

INQUIRERS KNOWLEDGEABLE THINKERS COMMUNICATORS PRINCIPLED OPEN-MINDED CARING RISK-TAKERS BALANCED REFLECTIVE They learn to make informed, ethical decisions while developing the flexibility, perseverance and confidence needed to create meaningful change. The Lausanne experience provides a strong foundation and inspires the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Lausanne’s students and families benefit from having all three divisions on one campus. From an early age, students develop an understanding of their college-prep journey as they connect present learning experiences to what lies ahead in future grade levels. Parents and guardians also appreciate the convenience and the well-rounded opportunities Lausanne provides year-round.

To support our wide range of IB classes, arts, athletics and Lausanne 360° experiences, it is essential to offer first-rate, spacious facilities.

Each of these areas is equally important to our students’ growth, helping them build both a strong academic foundation and a confident sense of self. With these needs and continual technological advances, we are committed to using Lausanne’s 32-acre campus purposefully and efficiently.

“The foundation of Lausanne’s future begins with us all – continually pushing forward to make an impact on our students that is effective, relevant and enduring. As we enter this next stage of campus growth, creating spaces where our students can thrive is what motivates and inspires us to be and do our absolute best.”

– Stuart McCathie, Headmaster

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Construction of Lausanne’s new Upper School and expanded Arts Wing began in June 2024. At the same time, the Norfleet Building classrooms were renovated, and a new Makerspace was created for 7th and 8th-grade students.

The new Upper School and additional Early Childhood classrooms are scheduled to open in 2026. Renovations to the Middle and Lower Schools will begin in the summer of 2026, followed by construction of the Lausanne Global Institute in the summer of 2027.

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“Simply put, our students and teachers deserve the best... the most technologically adept and flexible learning spaces available. This is our niche, our history and our legacy.”

"Lausanne students strive for the very best when they perform, act and create. To support our students' aspirations, we need spaces where sound and light are partners, not roadblocks, to the creative process."

– Stuart Dunster, Head of Upper School

– Tara West, Director of Music Programs

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“Our youngest, most inquisitive minds deserve the best.

It’s crucial for students to gain an understanding of their own learning style early on. Newly expanded spaces will help our students think outside the box, explore and wonder.”

“Meaningful relationships arise from students collaborating and developing a sense of academic purpose. Students are at their best when they can explore, create and innovate. As such, classes should be customizable and adaptable to our IB curriculum.”

– Kara Barbour, Head of Lower School

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– John Donecker, Head of Middle School

The new Upper School will offer tomorrow’s opportunities for…

• Ample learning space, purpose-built for collaboration and innovation, designed to meet the growing demand for expanded International Baccalaureate class offerings.

• 32 state-of-the-art classrooms designed with flexibility, function, collaboration and technology at their core.

• New cutting-edge lab spaces for science, robotics, the Lausanne Design Agency and a central agora for presentations.

• An expanded College Advising Office with dedicated areas for students to meet with college recruiters.

• Two Faculty Hubs, each with 20 workspaces in each and two conference rooms, offering quiet space while fostering studentteacher partnerships.

• New outdoor spaces for Upper School students, including a covered garden terrace spanning the length of the building, a first-floor café patio, a second-floor veranda and a covered performance space at the building’s entrance.

A new and expanded Arts wing will offer tomorrow's opportunities for...

• A state-of-the-art Black Box theater with a dedicated classroom/ green room and ample storage, all built around the existing 500seat Elder Performing Arts Center.

• A new dance room with sprung flooring, lighting, and the proper square footage for rehearsals and performances, creating a supportive platform for our dancers.

• A new fabrication lab, design classrooms, and a 2-D art room with abundant natural light.

The renovated Lower School will offer tomorrow’s opportunities for…

• Dedicated spaces for Counselors and Learning Specialists, expanding social and emotional learning support provided to our youngest students.

• A new Faculty Hub to reflect on effectiveness, refine strategies and develop our global curriculum development, fostering meaningful collaboration among colleagues.

• Expanded STEM/STEAM classrooms to support the growing interest in technology and design.

• A new Lower School Language Hub, promoting cross collaboration among students and faculty.

• An expanded, state-of-the-art Health Center providing exceptional health and wellness care for students’ emotional and physical well-being.

• Dedicated green space for our youngest learners and explorers.

The renovated Middle School will offer tomorrow’s opportunities for…

• Ample space for teaching and learning; space that is purpose-built for collaboration and innovation to fully accommodate student interest and teacher collaboration.

• Six additional classrooms to accommodate the growing International Baccalaureate curriculum and to maintain small class size experiences for our growing student body.

• Redesigned classrooms with flexibility, function and technology at the core, thereby supporting the International Baccalaureate learner philosophy.

• Two new STEAM/Design labs, a Robotics lab and four new state-ofthe-art science labs.

• Fine arts space to better support our students’ need for selfexpression and creativity, including an expanded instrumental ensemble classroom and ten specialized Conservatory practice rooms.

• Dedicated green space providing overall improved well-being for middle school students.

• Additional classrooms for PK2, PK3, JK and SK grade levels to better serve Lower School families.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD AND LOWER SCHOOL PK2, PK3 and JK | SK–Grade 4 By the ages of 2 and 3, children are already in the active learning process and have an effortless ability to absorb information. Lausanne’s Early Childhood and Lower School foundation nurtures each child’s development emotionally, academically, physically, socially and artistically every day.

Through an introduction to a collaborative learning environment, creative play, hands-on learning, reflection and discovery through Units of Inquiry, the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme provides a strong foundation for what is to come throughout each child's ongoing academic experience.

During the formative years of Early Childhood and Lower School, it is essential that children develop a deep sense of self. Students at Lausanne learn to realize their ability to contribute to a group while capitalizing on their innate curiosity about the world around them. Teachers work to instill and maintain a sense of wonder and excitement for learning in all of our students as they eagerly and confidently grow through Lausanne’s Early Childhood and Lower School classes.

We believe that each child has his or her own unique personality, learning style and interests. At every grade level, differentiated classroom activities foster each student’s academic, social and emotional well-being. Art, music, physical education, early engineering, science and community service experiences, as well as daily Spanish and Mandarin classes, all enhance children’s development of strong personal interests and values while simultaneously focusing on global-mindedness.

The Primary Years Programme generates a stimulating and challenging learning environment, nurturing children’s natural curiosity, creativity and ability to reflect while fostering a lifelong love of learning in every child.

Students delight in the encouragement of their peers and teachers. Lausanne’s innovative teaching techniques, including hands-on projects, group, paired and individual studies, are designed to enhance students’ preparation for the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD & LOWER SCHOOL: PK2–GRADE 4

a child’s Lower School experience with three sections of each grade level and an average class size of 14-16 students.

Units of Inquiry – A highlight of every Lausanne Lower School student's experience is the series of grade-level units of inquiry. Our PK2 students are introduced to IB Learner Profile skills, while our PK3 and JK students enjoy four units of inquiry a year and our SK through grade 4 classes participate in six units. Each unit is guided by one or more of the transdisciplinary themes of the Primary Years Programme.

Who we are Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves How the world works How we organize ourselves Sharing the planet Examples include the life cycle of a chick in SK, a study of human habitats in grade 1, robotics and coding in grade 2, marketing and inventions in grade 3 and human exploration in grade 4 with ROCKETS! Units of inquiry interweave subject areas such as mathematics, language arts, science and social studies, enabling students to make stronger connections to core subject areas and their context in the world. Through this process, children develop strong critical thinking, research, collaboration and communication skills.

Several units of inquiry have culminating events when students present what they have learned to parents and peers.

Small Class Sizes – Lausanne is dedicated to keeping class sizes small to forge meaningful relationships between students and teachers.

While PK2 (avg. student to teacher ratio 6:1) and PK3 (7:1) have the most placement availability, there will be a few openings per grade level available each following year. Class sizes remain small throughout

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Daily Mandarin and Spanish Classes – Daily world language instruction reflects the vision of the national standards of world language learning stated in the “5 C’s” by ACTFL (American Council on Teaching of Foreign Language): Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons and Communities. It also exemplifies Lausanne’s ongoing response to globalization, interaction among different countries and knowledge and respect of other cultures.

Literacy – We follow a balanced literacy approach in both reading and writing by focusing on high-interest, skill-appropriate texts, phonics instruction and word study, along with writing for meaning with embedded, explicit grammar instruction. This responsive approach meets learners where they are and helps them grow from there. Our classroom libraries are filled with both fiction and nonfiction texts reflecting varied levels and content and authors from diverse backgrounds so that all learners can see themselves within the pages. Teachers differentiate instruction based on student strengths and challenges while working on reading comprehension as well as creative and responsive writing. All students in grades 1 through 4 publish a book during the year which they debut at the annual Writers' Guild Celebration, during which a published author and/or illustrator visits campus.

Everyday Math – The Everyday Math program developed at the University of Chicago, is a comprehensive Lower School math curriculum that emphasizes conceptual understanding and an early introduction to the six major mathematical content areas: number sense, algebra, measurement, geometry, data analysis and probability.

Students also work on memorizing math facts while working through a spiral curriculum of review and introduction of new material to prepare them for the integrated math program in Lausanne’s Middle and Upper Schools.

Co-Curricular Classes – During a seven-day rotation, students visit the Lower School Library at least once and daily attend one of a variety of co-curricular classes, including art, music, and physical education. Early Childhood students also have a music and movement class. In SK, students start rotating through classes in the Makerspace, and by grade 3 they will go to the Makerspace twice in the seven-day-rotation. Grades 1 through 4 go to the science lab twice during the seven-day rotation.

Field Trips – Each grade level participates in at least two field trips during the school year to do field research for their units of inquiry.

Everyone looks forward to the 4th-grade all-day, end-of-year trip!

Learning Specialists and Counselors – Early Childhood and Lower School students benefit from an average of nine different skilled educators each week. Additionally, two learning specialists and a counselor work with individuals, small groups and whole classes to support academic and social emotional needs. Spanning multiple skills and needs, attention is given to both advanced and remediated academic work as well as engagements around Social-Emotional Learning practices, such as mindfulness, for all students.

Technology – Each Early Childhood and Lower School classroom is equipped with iPads, touchscreen laptops and smart TVs. Students also make regular trips to the Makerspace and innovation lab in the library to enhance their creative design technology practices, where they also have access to the 3-D printer, recording tools and other design instruments.

Student-led Assemblies – Each month, a grade-level class works together to present one of their inquiry units on the Elder Performing Arts Center stage, enhancing children's public-speaking and presentation skills. The Lower School also gathers once a month for Community Time focused on a positive message and group activity.

Additional programs throughout the year include musical presentations at Grandparents' Day with Family and Friends and Lausannia.

The PYP Exhibition – The exhibition is an important part of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for all students. In the 4th grade, students work collaboratively to conduct an in-depth inquiry into reallife issues or problems. It is exciting for our 4th graders to showcase

all of the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile attributes they have developed throughout their Lower School experience. The PYP Exhibition is a wonderful celebration of their readiness to transition to the Middle Years Programme in the Middle School.

Outdoor Discovery Center and Early Childhood Playgrounds – The only one of its kind, the Outdoor Discovery Center has 14 uniquely different structures representing world monuments placed on a multi-colored turf, a replica of a Rand McNally map of the world. SK through Grade 4 students can travel from Cape Horn, South America to the Great Wall of China without touching the ground, traveling through six continents, and interacting with seven monuments on their way. Students can zipline from the Horn of Africa to Australia without getting their feet wet, climb Big Ben, balance on the Eiffel Tower and explore the Taj Mahal.

The Early Childhood Playground, for our PK2 through JK classes, reflects imaginative hallmarks of both our school and our city, including the M bridge and the Memphis pyramid. The playground's theme also correlates with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) unit of inquiry on "Who We Are."

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MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades 5–8 Dynamic transformation is at the epicenter of our Middle School. A developmentally responsive and intentionally designed program meets the needs of growing adolescents. Our teachers understand your child's need for both independence and guidance. Teachers work in grade-level teams to identify each student's unique profile and commit to nurturing individual potential.

Lausanne's Middle School is dedicated to fostering students' confidence, love of learning, self-advocacy and social/emotional skills. Small class sizes, a daily focus on mindfulness and empathy, collaborative learning environments, and supportive and encouraging faculty are the hallmarks of grades 5 through 8. The friendships built across grade levels in the Middle School’s House System encourage compassion and understanding of others, while strengthening student leadership, peer mentoring and school spirit.

The Middle School motto, “Work hard. Play hard.” captures a core philosophy that shapes our approach to education and student life. We believe meaningful learning and authentic growth come not only from academic challenge and intellectual rigor, but also from joyful, balanced experiences that engage both mind and body. Our classrooms foster curiosity, critical thinking, and high expectations. Our broader program ensures students have space to recharge, connect, and grow socially and emotionally.

Core courses focus on skill development and foundational content. Motivated by the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme’s crosscurricular objectives, students are asked to evaluate information critically. They use what they learn to take principled action rather than simply memorizing facts to prepare for exams, with a focus on learning how to learn and development of organizational and time-management skills.

Each day, our students enjoy dedicated time for play through our Physical Education program. Here, movement, teamwork, and wellness are emphasized. In addition, daily community time creates opportunities for students to engage with peers, build relationships, and participate in activities that strengthen our sense of belonging. This intentional balance between effort and enjoyment helps students develop resilience, foster positive habits, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning.

Exciting elective courses offer opportunities for self-exploration. Diverse activities outside the classroom provide real-world learning experiences.

The development of the whole child prepares students for Upper School and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Progamme's academic rigor.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL: GRADES 5–8

Interdisciplinary Teaching – Students learn best when their learning experiences have context and connect to their lives and their world experiences. Each year of the Middle Years Programme (MYP) is designed to engage students in one or more collaboratively planned interdisciplinary units that connect two or more subject areas.

These themes include: Identities and relationships Personal and cultural identity Orientations in space and time Scientific and technical innovation Fairness and development Globalization and sustainability Out of these studies come students’ personal commitments to service and making a positive difference in the lives of others and to the environment.

Zero Period – The academic day for Middle School students at Lausanne begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m. Most students arrive on campus between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. to participate in the Zero Period, when all of the teachers are in their classrooms. Students can get extra support for lessons or work with teachers and peers on various projects. Some students also use this time to catch up on homework before classes begin, to prepare for an assessment or to continue to build relationships with peers.

Rotating Block Schedule – Students rotate through a seven-period block schedule over seven days. Five classes are held each day with a snack break mid-morning. Core classes include language arts, science,

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social studies and mathematics. Students in Grade 5 rotate through a world language exploratory program, in which they take one trimester each of French, Mandarin and Spanish. Starting in Grade 6, students select one of the three world languages to study for the remainder of their Middle and Upper School experience. All students benefit from a required physical education course. Students in grades 5-8 have a choice of arts elective offerings. A mix of study hall/flex, including one-on-one help from teachers; Middle School community time; Middle School Meeting or House System activities take place after lunch each day.

Academic Program Notes – The math program takes an integrated approach to mathematical concepts, including algebra and geometry, to make connections across the content domains leading to higher test scores and better retention. English classes also include Latinand Greek-root-word studies to strengthen vocabulary in preparation for later ACT/SAT testing. Science classes are lab-based and give students an early foundation for their biology, chemistry and physics classes in Upper School. STEAM and design studies can be taken as individual courses and are incorporated into multiple experiences throughout the core subject areas leading to at least 50 design hours each year.

Grade-Level Advisors – Students benefit from small classes, which usually average about 14 per class and never more than 20 students.

Each student has a homeroom grade-level advisory group and an advisor who is the student’s advocate and program connection for parents. During dedicated time after lunch each Monday, students meet with their advisors to review the upcoming week, organize their planners accordingly and plan for study around their various activities.

Teaming – While students attend arts and physical education classes, grade-level teaching teams from the core subjects of English, Math, Science and Social Studies meet routinely to coordinate plans and discuss each individual student’s progress. They also pay close attention

to each child’s social, emotional and academic needs and create proactive plans of support and communication with parents.

Technology – Technology is seamlessly integrated into all academic programs at Lausanne. Supported by our campus-wide wireless network, Middle and Upper School students have many class resources provided on their laptops. Novels and other literary forms are provided on paper to build annotation skills. Our classrooms and innovation labs employ tools such as 3-D printers, 3-D projectors and laser cutters/engravers to provide a dynamic educational experience including higher-level design and engineering courses for grades 5 through 12.

House System – Lausanne's House System, the first of its kind in the Mid-South, offers students and teachers the opportunity to work with one another outside of the academic arena. Through weekly house competitions that promote a healthy sense of school spirit, students establish connections that transcend classrooms and grade levels. Houses also provide Middle School students with leadership opportunities through positions on our House Council and through the organization of school-wide activities. All students new to the 5th through 8th grades are sorted into one of four houses: Cottingham, Lendenwood, Massey and Monmouth, each named after a street surrounding our campus.

Class Trips – Grades 5 through 8 take overnight class trips to enhance their classroom discussions and solidify friendships.

Upcoming trips include: 5th grade: St. Columba Conference Center, TN 6th grade: Camp McDowell, AL 7th grade: Camp McDowell, AL 8th grade: New Orleans, LA

Learning Specialists and Counselor – Students benefit from the extra support of our Middle School learning specialists and counselor, who manage student learning plans and lead small group and individual exercises to help build student community and strengthen student self-advocacy.

Mindfulness – The Middle School strives to help students approach learning mindfully by providing classroom exercises that heighten student awareness and ease anxieties. Each morning begins with a 15-minute “Daily Focus,” providing students with time to engage in continual self-reflection that empowers them to develop vital selfmanagement, social and communication skills. Each class period also begins with a brief “mindful moment” to get focused and centered.

This proactive, holistic approach to our students’ social and emotional development provides a foundation for becoming open-minded, caring and thoughtful society members.

Transitions – Lausanne’s transition and shadow day program is thoughtfully designed to support students as they move from one grade level or division to the next. Through classroom visits, peer shadowing and engaging orientation activities, students gain familiarity with new routines, teachers and expectations in a supportive environment. These experiences ease anxiety, build confidence and foster excitement about the next step in their educational journey. Faculty and student mentors are intentionally involved to answer questions, offer guidance, and ensure every student feels welcomed and prepared for a smooth and successful transition.

FOCUS Project – The FOCUS Project is Lausanne’s 8th grade capstone experience in service learning, leadership and reflection. Throughout the year, students engage in three themed service units, explore local and global issues and reflect on their personal impact through journaling, group work, and community partnerships. The project culminates in a student-led presentation, a reflection portfolio and a group service project or initiative. Designed to build empathy, critical thinking and student voice, the FOCUS Project helps students grow as engaged citizens and compassionate leaders.

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UPPER SCHOOL Grades 9 –12 Upper School students in the 9th and 10th grades at Lausanne benefit from continued development of critical thinking, research and communication skills while exploring the interdisciplinary studies of the last two years of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Our goal is to develop students who are global-minded, collaborative, empathetic and active learners with the intellect and skills to pursue lives of purpose and meaning.

Classroom, co-curricular activities, student-organized interest clubs and community service experiences aim to help students develop their potential, explore their own learning preferences, take appropriate risks and develop a strong sense of personal identity. Through this selfreflection as well as the completion of most graduation requirements within their first two years of study in the Upper School, students are better able to design their schedules through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the 11th and 12th grades to develop their individual skill sets and interests and to enhance admittance to their preferred colleges and universities.

Grade-level faculty advisors, small peer groups and a structured four-year college advising process provide students the support, guidance and self-reflection opportunities to find their individual college or university of choice.

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UPPER SCHOOL: GRADES 9–12

values. High achievement in IB coursework may result in college credit and enhanced opportunities for admission and scholarships.

Middle Years Programme – Lausanne’s 9th and 10th grades are part of the Upper School while also an extension of the Middle Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate. In addition to continuing the development of students’ Learner Profile attributes, students in the 10th grade will complete a long-term personal research project.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Certificate Courses – During their junior and senior years, students enroll in International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme courses at standard level (SL) or higher level (HL) across six academic disciplines. Each SL and HL course spans two years. Approximately 50% of Lausanne’s juniors and seniors fulfill the additional Diploma Programme requirements, which include completion of an extended essay, participation in the Theory of Knowledge course, and engagement in the Creativity-Activity-Service (CAS) program. Other students opt for individual IB certificate courses to accommodate commitments such as athletics, fine arts, community service, or leadership activities relevant to college admissions. Students are integrated in small classes according to their academic interests, regardless of whether they pursue the full Diploma Programme or individual projects. All Upper School students are held to the standards of the International Baccalaureate and Lausanne’s core

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Flex Block – Each academic day, students in the Upper School have a 50-minute Flex Block starting at 1:25 p.m. This is a time when most teachers are in their classrooms. Students can get extra support on lessons or work with teachers and peers on various projects. National Honor Society students are also available for peer-tutoring. This is a great time for students to get one-on-one support in areas of challenge or a jump start on major projects or homework assignments.

Advisory – Each student has a grade-level advisor and a peer advisory group of nine to ten students that meet daily. Teachers build meaningful relationships with all members of their advisories and their advisees’ parents and help shepherd them through the academic and social challenges that present themselves over the year. The advisor is the primary school contact for the family.

Counselor & Learning Specialist – Lausanne's Upper School counselor organizes activities and discussions for the advisory groups throughout the year and is available to meet with students and parents as needed. Our learning specialist reviews special testing provided by families upon entry to the Upper School. A family meeting with the student's teachers is organized at the beginning of the school year so that teachers are aware of the student's specific accommodations and learning styles. The learning specialist will continue to monitor and provide support to students with learning plans throughout the school year.

Clubs – There are over 50 student-organized clubs represented by the Upper School annually. Interests include community service efforts, academic clubs such as the Knowledge Bowl, Model UN and Health Occupation Specialists of America (HOSA), athletic and arts clubs and special interest clubs such as board games, fishing, robotics

or music history. Students can participate in two clubs during the community time block offered each Wednesday.

Rotating Block Schedule – The academic day for Upper School begins each morning at 8:50 a.m. and concludes at 3:40 p.m. Upper School students rotate through six academic classes over two days.

Following best pedagogy practices, academic classes are 95 minutes long, allowing students to dive deep into each subject. Students can tailor their experience with over 100+ course offerings, including but not limited to Anthropology, Business, Computer Science, English, Languages (French, Spanish, Mandarin), Math, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Sports and Health Sciences, and the Performing and Visual Arts, taught through three different art studios. There are never more than 20 students in a class, and class sizes actually decrease in size as students enroll in various electives of interest. The average class size experience is 14 students.

Technology – Technology is seamlessly integrated into all academic programs at Lausanne. Supported by our campus-wide wireless network, all Middle and Upper School students use personal laptops in all of their classes. Our classrooms and innovation labs employ tools like virtual reality headsets, 3-D printers and laser cutters/engravers to enhance lessons across the curriculum. The Upper School’s Virtual Reality Suite offers students a multi-sensory and contextualized learning experience.

Active Learning – Utilizing our flexible furniture, our highly trained teachers use active learning strategies to keep engagement high and optimize the student learning experience with each lesson.

Community Time & Dress Code – On Mondays, the students follow the Business Formal requirements of the dress code in preparation for the Convocation before lunch. Convocation includes a guest speaker, club announcements, honors ceremonies, and/or a performing arts presentation. Tuesdays through Fridays the grade levels meet for different community and club activities as well as advisory meetings.

Grades 9 and 10 participate in SEAL (Social, Emotional, Academic, Leadership) and LLL (Learning Lynx Life). Guest speakers, group activities and the practice of science-based techniques during these meetings boost students' executive functioning skills and assist them in self-reflection, decision-making, critical-reasoning skills and community building. Grade 10 works on the IB Personal Project with a faculty mentor. This research project is a precursor to the Extended Essay of the IB Diploma Programme. Grade 11 begins their weekly

college advising meetings and ACT/SAT prep. Grade 12 concentrates on their college application process in the fall followed by preparation for IB exams with advisory groups in the spring.

The dress code for Tuesday through Thursday is Business Casual followed by Spirit Dress on Friday, when students are encouraged to wear blue and gold! Lausanne, college and university T-shirts and sweatshirts are allowed Tuesday through Friday.

Class Trips and Internships – At the beginning of the school year, each class in the Upper School benefits from a unique week-long class experience designed to create a strong support system and opportunities for future planning. The freshmen go on a retreat with the 9th-grade faculty to learn about the Upper School culture and build community through varied games and team-building activities, water sports, the ropes course, and advisory group conversations.

Sophomores participate in a week-long internship in a local non-profit, allowing them to realize their impact on the communities in which they live. The junior class visits eight to ten colleges within a region with their college and faculty advisors to explore the differences between the types of schools. The seniors organize a week-long internship of their choosing, although corporate internships are encouraged. This internship’s timing is important to the college application process as seniors narrow down their choices of program interests.

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COLLEGE ADVISORY PROCESS Guidance from faculty and Lausanne’s three-member college advising team gives students the support and encouragement needed to explore their individual passions as well as to design specific areas of academic concentration based on college and university interests.

College advisors give multiple presentations to students and parents and create discussion cues for faculty advisory groups throughout the year.

During the four-year Upper School experience, college advisors meet individually with each student and family annually and host over 160 recruiters each fall from various colleges and universities to visit with students.

All of our younger grade levels look forward to the day our seniors walk across campus with their college t-shirts. Year after year, they get to see a wide array of colleges and universities represented due to the diverse matriculations of our graduates.

The 8th graders have their first college advising experiences as they begin meeting with Upper School administrators and tour the Upper School.

They complete their first college advising reflection and study during the spring semester parent/teacher conference. Parents also have the opportunity to meet with the college advisors and tour the Upper School.

In 9th grade, both an Upper School administrator and a college advisor meet with each family to discuss their student’s aspirational college goals. Students receive guidance on what courses, internships and extracurricular activities will help them as they move forward through their academic journey.

In 10th grade, students and parents meet with their college advisor to assess academic progress and address any concerns through early intervention. PSAT testing is reviewed, and students make goals for junior testing. Students also begin creating their college resume and conducting mock interviews.

In 11th grade, students begin the year visiting a variety of different college campuses during their class trip. The tours create a great learning environment showing students how to explore academic options and find their “right fit” institution. Throughout the year, students will continue to receive guidance on their resumes and mock interviews. Additionally, a customized ACT prep program is made available to all 11th-grade students.

Weekly meetings focused on college advising will begin in the spring. Over 130 colleges and universities will send representatives to Lausanne during this time to recruit our students.

In 12th grade, students benefit from previous years of personalized reflection with the college advisors and faculty mentors. Students and parents will meet with college advisors at the beginning of the 12th-grade year to create a targeted and tailored application list based on the student’s academic profile, personal goals and professional plans. Together, they will review application deadlines and identify potential scholarship opportunities. A college application boot camp in the fall will help seniors learn tips and best practices for filling out applications.

Lausanne has long been a place that helps students find their passion and confidence in an environment of empathy and true community support.

Students’ interests are unlimited, and their passion for learning is lifelong. Through thoughtful and intentional learning experiences and the International Baccalaureate Programmes’ depth, students excel academically and personally, gaining a competitive edge when applying to the top universities in the world.

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The variety of colleges and universities Lausanne graduates choose to attend year after year exemplifies Lausanne’s efforts to help each student find his or her own unique path. We hope their opportunities for success inspire you to explore Lausanne for the students in your life.

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EXPLORE OUR ARTS, ATHLETICS, LAUSANNE 360° AND TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Through Lausanne’s partnerships with colleges and universities across the country and around the world, we know that post-secondary schools seek well-rounded students with a commitment to academic excellence, a strong sense of self, developed interests and a positive impact on the communities around them.

Lausanne supports this by cultivating a deep commitment to the arts, athletics, leadership and service, expanding the scope of each student’s passions. Co-curricular classes, offered during the school day and expanded through Lausanne 360°, are vertically aligned, ensuring that as children fall in love with new interests, they can continue to build on them throughout their years at Lausanne.

Lausanne students have a strong work ethic and thrive on identifying and developing their unique talents. The school community grows as friendships formed in classrooms are reinforced through teamwork. Leadership, creativity, executive functioning skills, and both physical and mental well-being are essential lessons fostered through Lausanne’s co-curricular opportunities.

Teachers, coaches and staff mentors work diligently to help students strike a healthy balance between work and play. They provide consistent guidance that builds stamina, self-confidence and a sense of belonging, whether in practices, conditioning, competitions, or moments of challenge.

The Lynx embody school spirit while striving for thoughtful responses to success and resilience in the face of setbacks.

Beyond the school year, Summers@Lausanne, AfterCare and travel excursions offer additional opportunities for growth and development. A natural support system emerges across divisions, as older students mentor and cheer on younger peers in athletics, performances or behind the scenes at Lower and Middle School productions.

We invite you to tour our arts exhibits across campus, explore our Makerspaces, cheer on the Lynx at a game, and experience a performance at the Elder Performing Arts Center!

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Early Childhood & Lower School Daily Co-Curricular Classes 7-Day Rotation in Fine Arts Music and Voice (Orff Instruments) P.E. Studio Art Makerspace (STEAM) Music & Movement - Dance (EC) Library Middle School Grades 5-6 Trimester Rotation in Fine Arts Options Creative Performing Art Dance Visual Art Grades 5-6 Year-Long Options Band Strings* Grades 7-8 Year-Long Options Advanced Design (8th Grade Only) Art Band Dance Performance & Technique Lynx Performance Ensemble Strings* Theatre Design & Production

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*Strings for Middle School grade levels meet on Saturday mornings.

Upper School Fine Arts (Performing) Choir Concert Band Dance for Athletes Dance Performance DP Dance Theatre Arts and Speech Theatre Production DP Theatre Arts Strings Ensemble Upper School Fine Arts (Visual) Digital Photography Advanced Photography Art Studio Apprentice Atelier DP Literary Arts DP Visual Arts Upper School Design Cybersecurity DP Computer Science (Science Credits) DP Design Technology (Science Credits) Industrial Design Innovate: Real-World Problem Solving with AI Lausanne Design Agency Multimedia Design Product Design & Development Programming As a Second Language Programming Through Robotics Web Development Yearbook Design

LAUSANNE FINE ARTS & DESIGN We believe a strong arts education helps students appreciate global culture, sharpens communication skills, encourages creativity and hones self-confidence.

We strive to instill a lifelong love of the arts to enrich and deepen the whole range of life experiences.

From PK2 through 12th grade, fine and performing arts are interwoven across the disciplines. In addition, visual and performing art classes encourage the discovery of relationships between the creative process and evaluative skills that enable a clearer understanding of our world and increase our capabilities and scope as communicators.

Lausanne's arts calendar includes rotating arts exhibitions, chorus and instrumental ensemble performances combined with historical celebrations, dance and music recitals, musicals and plays and special events such as the Blue Heron Café pop-ups, The Night of Broadway, Lausannia, Grandparents' Day with Family and Friends and Lausapalooza.

The International Baccalaureate’s unique emphasis on design provides Lausanne students with a structured approach to problem solving and project development. While design is offered through Lausanne’s Makerspaces, Innovation Labs and STEAM classes (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), the practice and production method it provides for students leads to their future successes on many platforms. The four stages of design include researching and asking questions, developing ideas, creating a solution, and evaluating.

From sculptures, to robotics competitions, to computer science crossovers, posters and banners, you'll find Lausanne students' design work across campus as well as in advertising campaigns for local businesses and non-profits.

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The Arts Conservatory at Lausanne

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rhinestoned, steamed, and hung by the stage with care.

in Conservatory classes from private piano to Fashion Design and Construction.

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Innovative Arts Offerings from master classes with actors from Broadway shows to steel pan drum workshops.

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Students Enrolled in Private Music Lessons for piano, voice, violin, cello and guitar.

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Unique Performance Opportunities

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committed to one shared vision for what arts education can be.

THE CONSERVATORY

At the Arts Conservatory at Lausanne, we cultivate the next generation of artists through transformative, engaging performing and visual arts programs that occur outside of the school day. We nurture creative minds with supportive, inclusive arts education – building confident artists and lifelong advocates for the power of expression.

Many of Lausanne’s theatrical presentations are part of Lausanne’s after-school enrichment programs. The Lower School Musical is offered through Conservatory classes. 5th through 12th-grade students may audition for after-school participation in the Middle School and Upper School musicals and plays. In addition to these performances,

students may also audition for The Night of Broadway and StudentDirected One-Acts.

Conservatory Private or Group Lessons and Classes Pre-Piano, Piano, Violin/Viola, Guitar, Ukulele, Voice A Capella Discover Art I and II Artists in Action Acrobatic Arts Fashion Design & Construction Upcycled Art Lab Discover Dance Discover Ballet Discover Tap Tap I and II Discover Theatre Pre-Primary Ballet Intermediate Ballet Pom Dance Hip Hop I and II

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Lausanne Lynx

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LYNX ATHLETICS Our students and community take great pride in supporting our Lynx and the blue and gold. While striving for personal growth and development in student-athletes, athletics at Lausanne also reinforces positive influences, self-confidence and the ability to excel inside and outside the classroom.

Our physical education classes are built into daily schedules from PK2 through our Middle School. Although there is not a physical education graduation requirement in the Upper School, 70% of our students participate in team and/or individual sports.

When it comes to our athletes' overall health, our athletic trainers work closely with OrthoSouth sports medicine doctors and physical therapists to provide injury prevention education, build healthy training habits and facilitate treatment and rehabilitation for athletic injuries. The athletic training team possesses more than 30 years of combined knowledge and experience with athletic injury and rehabilitation. Beyond physical training, our athletic community prides itself on being a close-knit family where athletes support one another both on and off the field. Together, they build mental strength through shared experiences, encouragement and a culture that values resilience, focus and personal growth. With coaches, teammates and staff all playing a role, our athletes are never alone in facing challenges. They are part of a family made up of both current teammates and alumni that lift each other up and grow stronger together.

As our student-athletes leave to pursue their dreams at colleges and universities, 18% of Lausanne student-athletes go on to play at the next level. That number is more than double and well above the national average of 7%.

Our hope is to help student-athletes realize the results of unyielding commitment, focus and drive. We believe the lessons learned through athletic participation are integral components of the educational experience. Lausanne’s student-athletes take their leadership responsibilities seriously and, in addition to building athletic abilities, make every effort to build school spirit across the divisions.

Lower School Sports Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Flag Football Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track Middle School Sports Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Flag Football Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball Upper School Sports Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Pom Soccer Swimming Tennis Track Trap Volleyball Athletic Facilities Indoor/Outdoor Sports Complex 6 Tennis Courts Sprint Track Synthetic Turf Field and Natural Grass Field Press Box and Field House 2 Gymnasiums 2 Floors for Women's and Men's Conditioning OrthoSouth Training Room Gagliano Baseball Fields (off Campus)

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LAUSANNE 360˚ Lausanne 360˚ incorporates our extended arts and athletics activities, after-school programs, summer programs, service learning outside of school projects and travel.

From afternoon sessions of chess, tennis or ballet; to global experiences in Peru and New Zealand; to volunteer work in Belize and Memphis, Lausanne 360˚ provides students countless opportunities to grow, lead and evoke change at Lausanne, in Memphis and across the globe.

AFTERSCHOOL

PLAY DAYS

Lausanne’s Afterschool program is designed to provide children with organized, creative and supervised after-school activities. Any PK2 through 8th-grade student staying on campus after dismissal (3 p.m. for Lower School and 3:25 p.m. for Middle School) is required to be enrolled in the supervised Afterschool program. Special activities are available for all grade levels, and Afterschool is available each school day from dismissal until 6 p.m.

Play Days are offered to children in PK2 through 6th grade on select days when Lausanne is closed or dismisses midday. The program offers care and activities from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a cost of $65 per day or $45 for midday dismissal care from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch and snacks are included, and counselors lead children through board games, group play, gym and playground time, crafts and occasional movies or field trips. Rest time is also included for PK2–JK students.

Pre-registration is required.

Estimated Cost of Afterschool • DAILY DROP-IN RATE: $25 per day • MONTHLY RATES: Average $18 per day Enrichment Opportunities • Private Tutoring in Academics – 2ND–12TH GRADE • Chess Club & Chess Team – SK–12TH GRADE • Robotics & STEAM Classes – 1ST–8TH GRADE Art classes available during Afterschool are listed on page 24.

Sports available are listed on page 29.

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SUMMERS@LAUSANNE From the end of May through August, Summers@Lausanne offers weekly special-interest camps designed to provide children with engaging and enjoyable experiences allowing for substantial academic, athletic and emotional growth.

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GLOBAL STUDIES PROGRAM Ask Lausanne students about their favorite memories, and many will share stories of field trips that expanded on school projects, class trips exploring cities and colleges across the United States, or immersing themselves in new cultures as they traveled around the world.

The Lausanne 360° Global Studies Program provides travel opportunities beyond state lines and international borders, promoting global involvement while encouraging students to explore their personal talents and interests. In addition to annually scheduled school-day field trips for Lower and Middle School students, and class-specific field trips for Upper School, the program offers three additional tiers of travel:

Global Explorers (Grades 6–8) Five- to ten-day trips designed to explore and introduce students to travel in North America, the Caribbean, and nearby destinations such as Central America. Recently, students explored the waterfalls and glaciers of Iceland.

Global Ambassadors (Grades 7–12) Six- to fifteen-day immersive service-learning trips with 12 hours of pre-learning/service before departure. Recent trips included service projects in Belize at Santa Elena Primary School. Lausanne students worked alongside local students and completed Creativity-Action-Service (CAS) requirements for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Global Scholars (Grades 9–12) Ten- to twenty-one-day academic experiences that provide additional course credit and require pre-learning sessions before travel. Recent trips have included a Historical and Literary Tour of Rome and a Spanish Language & Cultural Immersion in Costa Rica.

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LEARN HOW TO LYNXSERVE. As a global school in East Memphis, Lausanne students understand the positive impact they can make in their communities on both a local and global scale. Service learning is woven into every grade level, allowing students to put subjects and skills into meaningful context and action.

Lower School Unit of Inquiry projects and Middle Years Programme projects directly support local nonprofit organizations. In 10th grade, students participate in a week of Memphis-focused community education, team building and service learning across the 901. In 11th and 12th grade, students complete a two-year Creativity-Action-Service (CAS) program, which includes student-designed CAS projects.

Our Upper School students also engage the entire Lausanne community through the LynxServe Program, leading school-wide service initiatives in partnership with organizations such as the Mid-South Food Bank, MIFA, Promise Academy, Refugee Empowerment Program and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. LynxServe also extends its reach internationally, supporting communities such as Santa Elena Primary School in Belize, where students and teachers participate in annual service trips.

Proceeds from the annual Fall Carnival benefit LynxServe’s year-round efforts, uniting our community in service to others across the MidSouth and around the world.

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CELEBRATE LAUSANNE'S TRADITIONS! It is a joy for the entire school community to welcome new students and families to Lausanne. While the Early Childhood program represents our foundation, the school is strengthened by the hundreds of students and families that join us throughout Lower, Middle and Upper School.

Building upon that sense of community, Lausanne families can look forward to a versatile calendar of events which bring everyone together and foster meaningful relationships that last far beyond graduation. Students love to share their favorite traditions with their friends and family.

They may talk more about a canoe race than any test they've ever taken and can't wait for each year's ArtsFest/SportsFest! From fire truck visits and chicks hatching to gardening and beekeeping, we keep every inch of this campus busy. These intentionally organized moments of joy bond students together in their shared experiences.

Students are deeply motivated by what is coming in their next year of study, such as using the dining halls, getting lockers or being in a new building. Additionally, they build confidence and fulfillment in sharing their knowledge and talents with others through mentoring, leadership and school-wide contributions, such as serving as reading buddies and project partners as well as student guides for our rising 5th and 9th graders.

Parents and guardians are invited and encouraged to participate in Lausanne Parent Connections (LPC) events! The goal is to provide meaningful, rewarding and inclusive opportunities for all. Monthly LPC meetings as well as LPC eNews, Facebook and Instagram posts keep the parent community readily engaged and informed about their children's experiences as well as any advanced plans for the curriculum, community or campus. There are ample opportunities throughout the year for parents to volunteer in areas which suit their schedules and talents.

Lausanne alumni love coming back to campus for reunions at Homecoming and often serve as guest speakers as well as faculty and artists in residence, enhancing classroom experiences for all ages. In August, our recent graduates and incoming seniors celebrate with a Senior Send-Off, and in January, the Upper School hosts a Young Alumni Panel event, where alumni share their recent experiences of college, graduates studies and professional growth with current students.

It is a special joy of the whole Lausanne community when we have the opportunity to welcome the children of alumni as new generations of Lausanne students!

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ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS AUGUST

FEBRUARY

• Senior Send-Off • New Family & Back-to-School Socials | Lower School Meet the Teacher | Middle School Student Orientation | Upper School Student Orientation • LPC Information Fair • First Day of School for All Divisions | Senior Breakfast & Drive-Thru | Tapping of the Seal | Kick-Off Pep Rally | Ringing of the Bell • Parent Information Nights • All-School Tailgate • Upper School Class Trips, Service & Internships

• Annual Auction • Sing Into Spring • Upper School Musical

SEPTEMBER • Friday Night Tailgates and Football Games • Senior Appreciation Week • Parent/Teacher Conferences • Leadership Soiree

OCTOBER • Spirit Week • Homecoming/Alumni Weekend • Fall Homecoming Dance • SK Artists at Play • Upper School Fall Play • Middle School Class Trips • Fall Carnival • Fall Book Fair

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MARCH • Lausannia Lower School Performance • Spaghetti Dinner • Night of Broadway • Chair of Ideas

APRIL • Swing Into Spring • Prom • Middle and Upper School Band & Choral Concert • ArtsFest/SportsFest

MAY • Lausapalooza • Early Childhood Art Show • Lower School Musical • Middle School House Cup Awards • Senior Luncheon and College T-Shirt Walk-Thru • Teacher Appreciation Week • Kite Festival • Spring Dance Recital • Graduation

JUNE & JULY • Summers@Lausanne

• Veterans Day Program and Concert • Grandparents' Day with Family and Friends

DECEMBER • Middle School Musical • Middle and Upper School Band & Choral Concert • Winter Dance & Conservatory Recitals

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JANUARY • Young Alumni Week • Young Alumni Panel • Black History Celebration • Spirit Week • Winter Homecoming • Student-Led Parent/Teacher Conferences • Re-Enrollment LAUSANNE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

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We encourage continual self-reflection.

CONSIDER A HOLISTIC APPROACH. Lausanne’s International Baccalaureate education takes a holistic approach. Alongside cognitive development, we place equal emphasis on students’ social, emotional and physical well-being.

Targeted exercises and presentations help students develop essential life skills, including social and emotional well-being, academic balance between school and life experiences, self-awareness, self-advocacy and a global perspective. Thanks to the collaborative nature of the International Baccalaureate curriculum, these elements are reinforced through classroom discussions and assignments. Lausanne is strengthened as a whole by the productive conversations and reflections our students share about their unique and common backgrounds.

Lausanne is more than a pathway to traditional academic success. Students and parents alike discover a strong network of support at every age and stage in their journeys from early learning through the college admission process, preparing them for life in a global environment.

We continually strive to nurture a love of learning in every student and to inspire them to embody the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective.

By focusing attention on Lausanne’s shared values and the outcomes of internationally minded learning, we celebrate an impressive list of college and university acceptances with our graduates each year. As we continue to learn and reflect together, we become better versions of ourselves, improving our communities and our world. It’s the Lausanne Way!

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