Learn, Grow, Lead

1. Learn, Grow, Lead

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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: www.lpsfrisco.com • Lottery – February 28th at 10am

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

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!

16. 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.

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

18. Meet our Teachers!

19. 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

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 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 • www.lpsfrisco.com • Staff tab: Kindergarten

36. Let’s Take a Tour!