Agenda Welcome Definition of charter school Vision of LPS Specifics about LPS Grade level tours 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. 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 Parent Partnership Increases student achievement Fosters a spirit of cooperation Program to help parents stay involved Observation in classroom Parent seminars Opportunities to serve 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 Academics College prep program; Dual credit approach Project-based learning - gradual increase becoming more evident in middle school Curriculum aligned to the TEKS Core courses: English language arts, math, science, social studies Academics (cont.) Elementary Specials: PE, music, art, Spanish and technology Technology in the classroom; 1:1 at 8 th and 9 th grades State-approved textbooks Full array of special education services (GT, 504, ESL) Creativity Foster curiosity and a love of learning Innovative teachers Critical thinking and problem-solving Excellence Overarching principle of LPS Everything should be done with a spirit of excellence Did I do my best? Specifics about LPS Grades K-9 Classes of 25 each Kindergarten 7 th grades Addition of one section each this coming year Additional spaces may be available at 8 th and 9 th grades How does enrollment work? Geographic boundary Allen ISD, Aubrey ISD, Denton ISD, Frisco ISD, Lewisville ISD, Little Elm ISD, McKinney ISD, Plano ISD and Prosper ISD Applications accepted February 1 st - 19 th on our website:Lottery - February 25 th at 10am Where will the school be housed? Elevate Life Church: K-4 Project for the secondary building is underway Will not be ready for August Examining options (temporaries, leased space until completed; expected semester move-in) School Hours and Calendar This year: K-4 th : 8:15-3:15 weekdays 5 th -8 th : 8:30-3:45 weekdays Typically align with FISD calendar for major holidays, but NOT identical Hours and calendar will be approved and posted no later than April Attendance is very important! Uniforms: - uniform look that can be bought from multiple sources Lunch: - hot lunch option from caterer Transportation: - parents will drop off and pick up, though there are other options like Frisco Shuttle, Kids R Kids, etc. Parent-Student Handbook Available on the homepage of our website Contains important information on almost every topic Lets Take a Tour!