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LISA Academy Video
Arkansas STEM Festival Video
It is the mission of LISA Academy to an academically rigorous
college preparatory program, in partnership with students, families, and
the community, and to all students in gaining knowledge, skills,
and the attitude necessary to direct their lives a diverse
society, and in a changing world by providing dynamic, resource-
rich learning environments.
Our Mission and Pillars
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Why STEM Education Matters
Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are where the jobs are.
STEM workers can expect higher salaries.
The United States is failing to produce enough skilled STEM workers.
The United States is fast losing its competitive edge.
American students aren’t keeping up with students in
other countries in math and science.
The decline in STEM knowledge capital is reducing
the basic scientific research that leads to growth.
American STEM shortcomings mean crucial research and development
that pushes the frontiers of innovation is waning.
Other nations are racing to establish dominance in math and science.
The STEM gap is costing Americans jobs and money.
-excerpted from a publication by the National Math+Science Initiative
Current Structure Currently, LISA Academy serves 2100 K-12 students on both sides of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas.
In West Little Rock, there are three buildings. The Sherwood campus currently has one building for K-12. Approval has been given for a new building for LISA North middle and high school to open in 2019-2020 and the cap has increased to 2700.
LISA North
K-12
Pop: 820
LISA West
MS 7-8
Pop: 350
LISA West
HS 9-12
Pop: 450 LISA
Chenal K-6
Pop: 600
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What makes LISA Academy
successful?
Planning Academic Success for all
students
Embracing Diversity
Preparing all students for College and
Career
Embedding STEM
Involving Parents
Collaborating with others
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Academic Performance
On the 2017 ACT Aspire scores,
LISA Academy out-performed the State and other local districts in Central Arkansas.
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LISA: Beyond the Classroom •Science Fair Participation
•Academic Competition Teams
•Athletics
•Music
•Other Extracurricular Programs
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Diversity at LISA Academy LISA Academy has steadily increased low income and minority
student populations each year since its inception.
In fact, LISA Academy has been recognized as the most racially diverse school in the State of Arkansas (Public School
Review, 2016).
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College and Career Preparation
• 95% or more College Acceptance
Rate.
• 100% Graduation Rate.
• U.S. News recognized LISA North
and LISA West High Schools as the
#3 and #7 Best High Schools in
Arkansas for 2017.
• The Washington Post recognized
LISA North and LISA West High Schools as #2 and #4 in Arkansas
among America’s Most
Challenging High Schools for 2017
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STEM Exploration • Learning Blade- STEM career exploration on-
line program used in Career Orientation and
Science classes.
• Girls of Promise Coding Summit.
• PLTW Launch-used in elementary.
• Space Camp –annual elementary trip.
• Science Fair Projects – all middle school
students participate each year
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• STEM Festival – host annual event for entire
state. Students prepare & demonstrate
projects.
STEM Festival
• LISA Academy & UALR initiated in 2015. • 2017- LISA welcomed more than 2,000 public school students from
across the state. • 4th annual STEM Festival was held on March 9, 2018, with over 2,000
students in attendance from across the state. • The 5th Annual Arkansas STEM Festival will be held on March 8, 2019.
www.arstem.org
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LISA Solar Car Debut
May 31, 2018
• The LISA Academy Solar Car Team publicly
introduced Jig-Jag, their newly engineered solar
car. Governor Asa Hutchinson attended the
ceremony to take part in an honorary test drive in
the car; and help cut the ribbon that signifies the
future of STEM at LISA Academy and the state of
Arkansas. This project has took over a year to
complete. The LISA Jig-Jag team competed in
the Solar Car Challenge where students drove
from Texas to California in July 2018.
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Parental Involvement
Home Visits
Family Activities, including:
Doughnuts with Dads, Muffins
with Moms, and Cookies with
Grandparents, Pot-Lucks
Thanksgiving Dinner with
Intervention Students/Families
Watch D.O.G.S
Parent-Teacher Communication
Weekly newsletter
Open-Door Policy
PTO
Homeroom Picnics
Open Houses
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Teamwork between families and school is
crucial for student success:
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Collaboration and Sharing Best
Practices
Visiting teachers from Helena-West
Helena Schools
5th Grade Math Tournament- Dec. 2, 2017
Over 800 attendees from across the state
LISA Academy has
been a part of a
pilot of the
Arkansas Circles
program to help
special education
students develop
personal plans for
transition to higher
education and/or
career services.
Visiting staff and Superintendent from NLRSD
LISA Academy provided a
Conference for Arkansas
Educators to share effective
practices
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Demand for LISA Academy Enrollment Growth
School Grade Level Waiting List #
LISA Academy Chenal
K 492
1 323
2 356
3 307
4 332
5 293
6 712
LISA West Middle 7 324
8 406
LISA West High
9 319
10 151
11 106
12 72
LISA North Elementary
K 297
1 192
2 175
3 122
4 136
5 145
LISA North Middle
6 174
7 104
8 100
LISA North High
9 58
10 74
11 45
12 21
LISA Academy TOTAL K-12 5836
163
2158
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Current Waitlist
LISA Draft Growth Plan
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LISA Chenal K-6
LISA North Elementary K-5
LISA West Middle 7-8
LISA West High 9-12
LISA North High 6-12
Central Arkansas Hub
North West Arkansas Hub
LISA Rogers K-8
LISA/OMA Springdale K-8
LISA Fayetteville K-8
LISA NW AR 9-12
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ELA Math Graduation
Springdale SD 54.23 50.54 87.14
Ozark Montessori 40.51 22.5 NA
LISA Academy 59.98 57.98 100
LRSD 42.14 37.91 80.02
NLRSD 43.61 35.54 73.3
PCSSD 49 41.6 78.02
STATE 52.55 47.12 87.02
2017 ACT Aspire and Graduation
Benefits of Partnership With
LISA Academy
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LISA Academy has developed a strong school system, serving
students in Central Arkansas for 15 years
Currently serving over 2,200 students on 4 campuses in Central
Arkansas.
Proven track record in student achievement and growth.
Established district level support staff and systems.
Experienced leaders and staff.
Positioned to provide leadership and support through a partnership
with OMA.
LISA Academy is committed to working with parents, students and
staff in providing high quality, college-prep STEM educational
opportunities for the current students of OMA.
LISA Academy is grateful for the confidence that the OMA, the Department of
Education, and APSRC have shown in presenting this opportunity.
2018-19 School Year
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LISA Academy will provide support and consultation
Begin with evaluation and analysis of school’s current status:
Academic, Operational, and Fiscal.
Communicate with all stakeholder groups to get their input and
support.
Utilize NWEA or another diagnostic test to determine all students’
current academic levels.
LISA will provide a part-time Project Manager, as well as part-time
ELA and Math leaders to support OMA.
Grades 2-8: Restructuring Math and ELA Instruction based on
analysis of the diagnostic results.
Additional Math/ELA Teachers/Interventionists
Technology, Instructional Materials and other Resources
LISA Academy has requested grant funding from a third party to
cover the costs involved in providing these resources and services.
LISA Academy will advise and support OMA in maintaining a
balanced budget with current staffing but will expect OMA to make
necessary budget adjustments to remain financially solvent.
OMA Board and administration will retain accountability.
2019-20 School Year
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OMA as a LISA Academy School* Amendment Request and cap increase for the merger of OMA into
LISA Academy for the 2019-2020 school year will be presented to
the Charter Authorization Panel in December to be included on the
February agenda
All current OMA students will be offered reenrollment for 2019-2020
school year
LISA Academy intends to continue the Montessori Curriculum for
kindergarten
Staffing needs will be reevaluated and necessary adjustments will
be made
The salary schedule will be changed to align with LISA Academy’s
more competitive rates
Restructure the facility as needed
Request additional instructional resources and furnishings as
needed
Enroll new students to reach enrollment goal
LISA Academy will include transition costs (restructuring the facility,
furniture, resources, operational budget, etc.) in the proposed
budget grant request from a third party
*Subject to OMA and LISA Board Approval and ADE approval