1. Learn, Grow, Lead

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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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

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

12. 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

13. 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:
Lottery – February 28th at 10am
Michelle

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

15. 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)

16. - 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

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

18. Meet our Teachers!

19. Sample Daily Schedule 7:25-7:55 Arrival/Morning Work 8:00-8:30 PAWS
8:30-9: 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: Snack & Show and Tell
1:30-2: Language Arts/Science/SS
2:15-3: Literacy Centers
3:10-3: Dismissal

20. 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

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

22. Specials
Music
P.E.
Library
Art
Spanish

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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. The 7 Habits of Happy Kids

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

34. 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

35. 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
Staff tab: Kindergarten

36. Let’s Take a Tour!