Abitur	Lower Saxon central Abitur, examinations held at the school by our teachers
Activities	every afternoon among others badminton, basketball beach volleyball, choir, photo lab, soccer, golf, field hockey, instruction in musical instruments, cooking, fitness training, athletics, studio painting, philosophy, riding, rugby, chess, metal working, black light theatre, scuba diving, tennis, theatre, woodworking, table tennis, ceramics, trampoline, volleyball
Advanced courses	German, English, French, Spanish, Politics, History, Mathematics Biology, Chemistry, Art, Music
Alumni	almost 1400 alumni are organized in the alumni union and alumni network, annual meeting in October, support for students through a scholarship fund, participation for instance through lectures and counselling with respect to employment opportunities
Applications	appointments can be arranged at your convenience; school secretariat, tel. 05531-128715. Applications after tour of school and counseling
Archive	school archive, director Dr. Wolfgang Mitgau, publications (can be ordered) A Walk Through the LSH by Dr. Wolfgang Mitgau Compact Local Botanic Guide by Dr. Ernst Günter Triloff
Art	art in lower and middle levels, grades 9 and 10 graffiti as elective course, advanced course in the upper level extra-curricular activity and free time pursuit. Large art classroom and studio are available
Basic Courses	German, English, French, Spanish, Latin, Politics, History, Religion, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Art, Music Basic course subjects as fourth examination possibilities: All of the above and sport. Further electives: Ethics, Philosophy, Information technology, Astrophysics, Woodworking, Ceramics, Sport See also sport courses
Calendar	standing dates for celebrations, meetings and other activities; Carnival, May Day, Parents’ Weekend, Open House Day, Graduation Ball, Fall Trip (group trip instead of class excursion) Provence Trip, study tours, Alumni Weekend, Roast Goose Dinner, Christmas Party…
Church	participation in Sunday worship service possible; confirmation Instruction can be arranged
Classes	average class size is 14,5; 12 to 20 students; as a rule two classes in each grade
Class Excursions	instead of class excursions>Fall Trip= group trip to become better acquainted in September. Upper level: Fall Trip, study tours, bicycle tour of Provence 19. 8th grade: ski trip in February Participation in a course for scuba diving is possible. In addition: shorter excursions
Competence Courses	these convey skills that are useful in many subjects: Grade 5 : Resolution of conflicts Grade 6 : Methods of Learning Grade 7 : Computer Competence Grade 8 : Analytical Procedures Grade 9 : Rhetoric; Charts, Diagrams, Statistics Grade 10: Writing Texts
Comprehensive Courses	in grades 9 and 10 there are comprehensive courses in the profile Fields of “Economics and Politics”, “Art, Music and Playful Representation”, “Science and Technology” and Sport; Theatre Human Rights, Jewelry Design, Furniture Design and Construction, Music Box Construction, Economics of the Automotive Industry, Nutrition
Computer	large computer classroom, Internet access + wireless LAN in all residence halls, library and tea room, students have their own PC’s (except in the lower level). Grade 7>computer competence course Grades 12 and 13>information technology as basic course
Costs	The fiscal year extends from August 1st to July 31st of the following year. Tuition is calculated for the full year but can be paid monthly. Grades 5-7 : E 23.820 a year E 1.985 a month Grades 8-10 :E 24.720 a year E 2.060 a month Grades 11-13:E 25.800 a year E 2.150 a month Tuition for non-resident students: E 430 a month Tuition for day-school students : E 795 a month Entrance fee (one-time payment): E 150 Insurance premium (accident, liability, furnishings) E 25 a year School sweater (after probationary period) E 50 School supplies, school activities etc. are charged separately
Culture	thrice weekly cultural program in school auditorium (morning assembly and two evening assemblies – see there and also under Music and Theatre). Trips to cultural presentations (theatre, Concerts and exhibitions)
Daily Plan	Breakfast 07:40 Classes begin 08:15 Outdoor assembly 13:00-13:15 Noon meal 13:15 Afternoon classes (6th and 7th hours) Free time or extra-curricular activities Study hour 17:30-18:30 Quiet hour for upper level 17:30-18:30 Evening meal 18:45 Curfew Lower level 20:30 (21:00 in bed) Middle level 21:00 (22:00 in bed) Upper level 22:00 (24:00 in bed) On weekends curfew hours are extended
Exchange	See Student Exchange
Fitness	See Fitness Training
Fitness Training	in the fitness room (ca. 200 m²) with newest equipment and professional supervision
Food	meal plan published each week, vegetarian diet possible, choice of fish on Friday, vegetables are usually prepared fresh, special diets possible. regularly available: salads, raw vegetables, fresh fruit morning recess: sandwiches, fruit, warm and cold drinks drinks other than at mealtimes: purchase from vendor once a week
Free Time	daily in the afternoon and in the evening until curfew (see daily plan). activities: many sports, handicrafts and creative pursuits (see also Activities, Sport, Handicrafts, Art, Studio, Music) in addition: disco, coffee bar, tea room and cinema
Group	group>the basic resident unit: 8 to 12 boys or girls (in lower, middle and upper levels) + a mentor (see also Supervision), common meals, common study hour (upper level: quiet hour), common free time, for example Tuesdays>group evening.
Guidance	Grade 11: six-week work/study program Grades 11 to 13: aptitude tests, employment orientation provided by alumni, informational visits to universities, counseling on university study
Handicrafts	three workshops: woodworking, ceramics, metal working. classroom subjects and free time pursuits. Woodworking and ceramics>upper- level courses
High Seas High School	High Seas High School ocean voyage on the “Thor Heyerdahl”, 30 students between 16 and 18>combination of sailing and schooling, classes on board, including navigation and oceanography. Local projects in countries visited. more...
Holzminden	www.holzminden.de
Homework	homework done in the lower and middle level in the so-called “study hour” in student’s room under supervision, in addition individual study in the “learning centre”. Upper level 17:30 to 18:30 quiet hour.
Horses	Horses see Riding
Housekeeping	cleaning of rooms, corridors and bathrooms by LSH housekeeping staff Students keep rooms tidy, make beds, take out trash
Illness	school infirmary with trained medical staff. A physician is present twice a week. Medication is dispensed by the infirmary.
Intermediate School Leaving Certificate	This is awarded after successful completion of the 10th grade including written and oral examinations
Laundry	new students>name tags on all items of clothing, laundry>once a week in school laundry leave and pick up
Library	large library with non-fiction and fiction works; work stations with PC and copier, staffed by school librarian and upper-level students
Location	Road Map
Mission Statement	More…
Morning Assembly	every Monday 10 minutes of classical piano selections in the auditorium at 08:00
Music	music>school subject in all grades, in the upper level> basic and advanced courses, music in free time and as extra-curricular activity. A specially designed building (“muses’ studio”): large classroom with stage, grand piano and instrument collection and soundproof practice cubicles for instrument instruction. Auditorium>two grand pianos. Music offerings: choirs, student band, teacher band, instrument instruction for individual students. See also Culture, Morning Assembly and Evening Assemblies. All musical genres are represented.
Nature	The school stands on a ca. 50-hectare large, park like campus in the Weser River Hills outside the city of Holzminden on the edge of a forest>habitat for numerous flora and fauna
Observatory	small school observatory
Parents	regular telephone contact with the responsible mentor is possible., personal counselling on opening and closing days, two parents’ information days each school year, a Parents’ Weekend in May; “First Assessment” of new students after first six weeks, two report cards a year, two oral progress reports each semester (so-called “stripes”) Organisation>Parents’ Advisory Council (see below) Parents’ Assistance Fund>support for the school
Parents’ Advisory Council	from 5 to 9 members, meets during Parents’ Weekend in May, regular meetings on opening and closing days Chairman/-woman of the council>included in important decisions
Pets	on the ca. 50-hectare large campus>habitat for many wild animals. Four school sheep+several ponies and horses. Student pets>not allowed (except ponies and horses).
Pocket Money	Lower level>pocket money from the responsible mentor All other students>bank account in the city. Cash advances from the bursar’s office only when needed (charged to the quarterly bill). Lower level up to €20.00 Middle level up to €40.00 Upper level up to €70.00
POL&IS	political simulation exercise POL&IS in cooperation with the Bundeswehr, takes place annually.
Probationary Period	each new student has a probationary period of three months trial residence is possible after consultation.
Projects	in the classroom, especially in comprehensive courses (see there also), as well as in the form of UNESCO activities, also in the areas of music, art and theatre. Every year there is a day-long project. See also>High Seas High School and Student UNO
Reading	literary circle in the library>regular meetings>philosophy workshop. See also library.
Report Cards	Mid-year (Jan./Feb.)+year end, in between oral progress reports (so-called “stripes”). Information days>on opening day after the Christmas break and on Parents’ Weekend
Riding	several school ponies and horses are available. We have 10 stalls for privately-owned horses. They can also be kept outside. Professional supervision is provided. (Instruction: show jumping A-L, dressage A-M)
Rooms	as a rule> double occupancy. Standard furnishings (school property): bed, wardrobe, desk, bookcase, chair, curtains+ space for own small items of furniture; rooms in various residence halls>differing layouts each resident group>sanitary facility (toilet, shower). Electrical appliances (for example, refrigerator or microwave oven)>not allowed. Upper-level students may have television. Middle- and lower-level students: common room with television. Each student is personally responsible for keeping the room tidy. Cleaning is carried out by the housekeeping staff.
Rules	the Code of Conduct prescribes clear rules for the school, for instance, concerning alcohol, smoking and other drugs See Code of Conduct
Schedule	classes daily depending on grade of from 4 to 7 hours in forenoon and afternoon, classes on Saturday morning Afternoons free time or extra-curricular activities. See morning and evening assemblies
School Books	> no free copies, school books are acquired by the LSH and charged to the parent’s account. Materials such as notebooks, pads and pencils can be purchased at the mail room in the administrative area
Social Service	upper-level students choose one social activity or social service>contribution to the community, for instance, Technical Support Organization (THW), St. John’s Ambulance Service, Fire >Brigade, Student librarian, Disco team or tutor for younger students
Sports	soccer, handball, basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, field hockey, rugby, athletics, badminton, table tennis, trampoline, sailing, swimming, riding (own stable), tennis (three courts), golf (course nearby). 2 gymnasiums, numerous playing fields and facilities such as tennis courts or dressage parcours; sport as classroom subject, as extra- curricular or free time activity
Sport courses	upper level: athletics, swimming, goal-scoring games (basketball, handball), oppositional games (badminton, volleyball, table tennis), field hockey, rolling and wheeling, tennis, fitness I and II
Staff	in addition to some 45 teachers there are about 55 staff members in administration, kitchen, house- keeping and technical services
Student Exchange	student exchanges are offered and organized individually, contacts with Teneriffa, Peru, France, USA, Canada, Australia
Student Government	each residence group> own elected delegate; student parliament: 5 students parliamentary leaders + 1 student speaker>participation in conferences and meetings, meets once a week
Student UNO	annual assembly in The Hague, organization officially recognized by the UN (observer status), ca. 3000 young people from schools all over the globe. Delegates from a school represent a country assigned and prepared in advance (language: English) www.thimun.org
Subjects	German, English, French, Spanish, Latin Politics, History, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Information Technology, Astrophysics, Religion, Ethics, Philosophy, Art, Music, Sport, Woodworking, Ceramics Metal Working competence and comprehensive courses (see under each term)
Supervision	resident supervision by mentors who are responsible for a student group, joint occupancy of a residential area. Duties of mentor: all meals taken together with group, supervision of home- work during the study hour for lower and middle levels; joint free-time activities. Lower level: additional pedagogic staff for free-time activities Mentors have a free day once a week and are replaced by a regular substitute
Support	following consultation between teacher and mentor>tutoring by older students or adults Dyslexia and therapeutic assistance in cooperation with local institutions possible
Telephone	each residence group>own telephone. From mail room in administrative area>calls charged to parent’s account> cell phones only in student rooms
Tennis	sport course and extra-curricular activity, 3 courts, during winter indoors, tennis team in appropriate league
Theatre	offered in classroom and in free time in lower, middle and upper level>comprehensive course “Playful Representation”. In collaboration with music department>offered in field of musicals
Tutoring	following consultation between teacher and mentor>tutoring by older students or adults. Dyslexia and therapeutic assistance in coopera- tion with local institutions possible
Upper Level	precondition for acceptance in the upper level is completion of the middle secondary level, for vocational school students the supplementary school leaving certificate is required, latest entry possible is in grade 11, from 2011 on Abitur after 12 school years
Vacation Plan	Current Plan
Vehicles	students are not allowed to have a motor vehicle or motorcycle during residence in the LSH
Weekends	Saturday>classes. Time won in this way id added on to vacations. At least one week of vacation every 4 to 5 weeks as well as 6 extended weekends (Fr.-Su) a year. Weekends>ample free-time program, for instance sporting activities, school cinema, tea room, coffee bar or disco