Lausanne at a Glance

Founded 1926

Pronunciation of Lausanne

"Law" as in a school of law and "Zann" as in the girl's name "Anne" with a "Z" in front

Campus

30 acres in East Memphis, including four academic buildings, a science center, 60,000 square foot state-of-the-art library and indoor sports complex, two gymnasiums, performing arts center and arts wing, two multi-purpose athletic fields, six tennis courts, a sprint track and waterfront access to Blue Heron Lake.

Grade Levels

PK-2 through 12th grade

Student/Teacher Ratio

7:1

Characteristics of Professional Excellence

• Be lifelong learners. - Knowledgeable about cutting-edge content and developmental theory and actively pursues opportunities for personal professional improvement
• Be student centered - Skilled in providing a joyful learning environment which includes continuous, individualized reinforcement/feedback leading to consistent performance at or near each student's capacity.
• Be listeners - Practiced in establishing meaningful emotional/ psychological engagement with all students
• Be global minded- Skilled in instilling an appreciation for and understanding of our complex global society.
• Be understanding of different learning styles - Skilled in eliciting deep/engaged/active student-centered learning regardless of learning style, grade level, discipline, or age.
• Be facilitators of self-discovery - Skilled in the modeling and teaching of mission-appropriate characteristics that inspire students to seek their own journeys and be self-reflective while granting significant levels of responsibility and adult-like roles to all students
• Be builders of meaningful relationships - Practiced in establishing proactive communication with, and service to, each student's parents and in giving active support for, and establishing active engagement with, colleagues
• Be engaging - Practiced in making positive contributions to a professional, mission-focused sense of community with all constituent groups
• Be willing to share and instill a belief of trust – As a servant leader, practiced in setting high—but not uniform—academic and behavioral standards/expectations for all students modeling service to others as a core value, and at all times being a positive ambassador for Lausanne.

Arts

• Three different art studios on campus
• The Michelangelo Project – first in the nation, classical atelier program for high school students
• 5 STEAM & Design Labs (5000 sq. ft.)
• Dedicated space for robotics, virtual reality, photography, graphic design, computer programming, media arts, film
• 500-Seat Elder Performing Arts Center – Wide-ranging opportunities for onstage performance from Lower School assemblies to Middle & Upper School professional theatrical performances
• 2 Dance Studios, Instrumental Ensemble Room, Music Tech & Chorus Room
• Music Conservatory – individual and group music lessons during the school day for students starting at junior kindergarten

Athletics

• Teams from age three to varsity level, including baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball. 
• 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, cardio, weightlifting, training rooms