Learn, Grow, Lead

Agenda Welcome Definition of charter school Vision of LPS Specifics about LPS and Kindergarten Tour Audra

Public school Tuition-free Open enrollment A charter school is a public school of choice that is established with a performance contract. As a public school option, Leadership Prep will provide a free-tuition school and will have open enrollment. Public school Tuition-free Open enrollment Michelle

OE Charters vs. Traditional ISDs Similarities Academic accountability Financial accountability TEKS/Graduation requirements Differences Cap on the # of charters Employment is “At-Will” No authority to levy property taxes Not eligible for all state funding; no facilities funding Audra

Our Vision – the PLACE to be P – Parent Partnership L – Leadership Development A - Academics C - Creativity E - Excellence Michelle

Parent Partnership Increases student achievement Fosters a spirit of cooperation Program to help parents stay involved Observation in classroom Parent seminars Opportunities to serve Audra

Leadership Development Leadership curriculum – The Leader in Me - that is integrated across subjects Teaching students to lead themselves so they can lead others Servant leadership learning projects Michelle

Academics College prep program; Dual credit approach Project-based learning - gradual increase becoming more evident in middle school (partner with New Tech) Curriculum aligned to the TEKS Core courses: English language arts, math, science, social studies Audra/Michelle

Academics (cont.) Elementary Specials: PE, music, art, Spanish, library Technology in the classroom; 1:2 in elementary grades; Code to the Future in K-6 currently State-approved textbooks Full array of special education services (GT, 504, ESL) Audra/Michelle

Creativity Foster curiosity and a love of learning Innovative teachers Critical thinking and problem-solving Audra

Excellence Overarching principle of LPS Everything should be done with a spirit of excellence Did I do my best? Michelle

Specifics about LPS Elementary = Grades K-4 Secondary = Grades 5-12 4 classes of 25 each in elementary for a total of 100 in a grade Audra

How does enrollment work? Geographic boundary Allen ISD, Aubrey ISD, Celina ISD, Denton ISD, Frisco ISD, Lewisville ISD, Little Elm ISD, McKinney ISD, Plano ISD and Prosper ISD Applications accepted February 4th-22nd on our website: www.lpsfrisco.com Lottery – February 28th at 10am Michelle

Where will the school be housed? Elevate Life Church: K-4 LPS building: 5-12 Audra

School Hours and Calendar School Day: K-4th: 7:55-3:15 weekdays Was 3:10 this year Typically align with FISD calendar for major holidays, but NOT identical Hours and calendar are already approved Attendance is very important! Michelle (Audra)

- uniform look that can be bought from multiple sources Lunch: Uniforms: - uniform look that can be bought from multiple sources Lunch: - lunch option from Wholesome Food Services (restaurant-provided) Mon-Thurs - Chick-fil-A Fridays Transportation: - parents will drop off and pick up, though there are other options like Frisco Shuttle, Kids R Kids, etc. Audra

Parent-Student Handbook Available on the homepage of our website Contains important information on almost every topic Michelle

Meet our Teachers!

Sample Daily Schedule 7:25-7:55 Arrival/Morning Work 8:00-8:30 PAWS 8:30-9:00 Morning Meeting/Calendar 9:05-9:30 Math 9:30-10:00 Recess 10:00-11:00 Math Centers/CTTF 11:50-11:30 Lunch 11:30-12:15 Writing & Phonics 12:20-1:10 Specials 1:15-1:30 Snack & Show and Tell 1:30-2:15 Language Arts/Science/SS 2:15-3:10 Literacy Centers 3:10-3:35 Dismissal

Integrated ELAR & Science/Social Studies Curriculum: Starfall, KinderLiteracy, STEM Scopes thematic units that go across subject areas focus on phonics, fluency, high frequency words, writing, and comprehension literacy centers guided reading groups

Math Math curriculum: Envisions hands-on activities with manipulatives differentiated center activities daily math packet – two class pages, one homework page

Specials Music P.E. Library Art Spanish

Code to the Future Computer Science Integration Cross Curricular 30 minutes per day 3 Epic Build Nights to share projects with parents & community

Differentiation: Meeting the Needs of All! Guided reading groups P.A.W.S time – 30-minute intervention period Use variety of questions and discussions to engage all learners. Leadership Notebook – individualized goal-setting and data-tracking

Recess outside recess on nice weather days; inside recess on rainy days and too hot/cold days a combination of free play and structured recess activities

Snack about 10 minutes long one snack item to eat and a water bottle goldfish crackers one snack item to eat and a water bottle here are some examples: fruit snacks cheese stick granola bar applesauce

Lunch Parents provide packed lunch from home or order catered lunch option students eat in Power Plant parent servant leaders Please note, we are unable to heat up lunches or provide utensils

Optional Homework review of skills taught only 10 minutes per night read for 15 minutes practice high frequency words optional: math homework page parents: check for understanding

Take-Home Projects Leader Lion goes home with one child every Friday Star of the Week poster Monthly take-home projects; example: disguise the turkey

Report Cards Every 9 weeks Report cards will be marked with a check ( ), a plus (+), or a minus (-) Skills checklist for Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies Includes work habits and behavior

Leadership Development Students will develop leadership skills including leading and working with others, public speaking, and serving their community. Leader of the Day Class leadership roles/jobs Leadership Day participation Service learning opportunities Student-led conferences

The 7 Habits of Happy Kids

Behavior Incentives and Rewards Coins and Class Store Happy Habit Tickets Coupons Treasure Box

Uniforms blue or white tops blue or khaki bottoms black, brown, white, or blue shoes brown or black belts girls: blue or khaki jumpers please pack an extra change of clothes in your student’s backpack

Parent Communication daily folders with behavior chart, classwork, school handouts, teacher notes Kindergarten website that contains the weekly Friday update with important dates, learning objectives for the next week, other class info and reminders www.lpsfrisco.com Staff tab: Kindergarten

Let’s Take a Tour!