FAQ's
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May I visit or get a tour? Interested families may schedule a phone interview, and in-person tour through our scheduling system. Prior to the start of the school year, we will offer a few open house dates to come in and view our space. Please make sure to get on the mailing list so that you are notified of those dates / times. What grades do you offer? We serve Pre-K-6th grade. We will offer a middle school program beginning the 2024-2025 school year. Is Leadership Faith Academy a Montessori School? We respect and incorporate Maria Montessori’s philosophy but, we are not a Montessori school. We also use the latest interactive technologies, hands on projects and the Socratic Method for discussions. How long is Leadership Faith Academy in session each year? We operate on an eleven-month calendar (August - June). We also offer a summer program in the month of July for grades PreK - 2nd grade. Is Leadership Faith Academy a Religious Organization? We will expose children to a Christian belief system. We have an environment that will honor and respect all religions. What do you mean by a world changer’s journey? We believe that each of us has a special calling in life, and a series of trials and tests that must be faced with integrity and purpose, in order to live a satisfying and fulfilled life. Our mission is to prepare your child for his or her special journey. Is Lunch Provided? Families will have the option to purchase daily lunches from our school vendor. There is an additional cost for this option. Students also have the option of bringing their own nutritionist daily lunch. Students are responsible for bringing their own snacks daily. If necessary, we will provide an AM and PM snack per day to Pre-K and Junior Kindergarten students. If your child is enrolled in our after-school program they will also receive an additional snack during the program time. What is an "Independent Learner?” Someone who can research questions, follow instructions, solve problems—admit that they don't know something and figure out a solution when they hit a roadblock. They participate in discussions, and strive for mastery. What do you mean by a " Big brothers and sisters program?” Big brothers and sisters are classmates who meet together regularly to set goals and hold each other accountable for meeting those goals. They encourage and inspire each other by asking good questions, listening and providing affirmation. Will children be grouped by grades? We believe that children learn best when working with children younger and older than themselves rather than split up into groups based solely on age. Currently we have a blended classroom model for most grades. Please see our classroom groups below: PreK 4 Junior Kindergarten (Junior Kinder - students that turn five years old by January 2024) Kindergarten 1st & 2nd Grade 3rd & 4th Grade 5th & 6th Grade Does Leadership Faith Academy serve special needs children? We are not trained to serve children with serious learning disabilities but will be able to serve young world changers with minor learning disabilities. What do you mean by "every child can be a world changer?” We believe each of our students will find a passion — something they love and have a gift to do. They will use this gift to serve others and fulfill a need they are passionate about in the world. This may be by becoming a shoe-shiner who tells stories and makes people's day just by doing his job with love and vigor; it may be by becoming a coach who sees the light in a child’s eyes and guides her to pursue a dream; it may be by becoming a father or mother who leads a family; it may be becoming an entrepreneur or business leader guided by compassion and integrity; or it may be by becoming an artist or writer who brings beauty to people's lives. |