LISA Academy North
LISA Academy North is an open-enrollment public charter high school located near North Little Rock in Sherwood, Arkansas, United States. LISA Academy North or Little Scholars of Arkansas Academy – North Little Rock serves students in grades k through 12 and is administered by the LISA Academy Charter School.
| LISA Academy North | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
5410 Landers Road , 72117 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°48′02″N 92°12′47″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public charter |
| Opened | 2008 |
| Status | Open |
| School district | LISA Foundation |
| NCES District ID | 0500399[1] |
| Authority | Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) |
| Oversight | Arkansas State Board of Education |
| CEEB code | 042268 |
| NCES School ID | 050039901485[2] |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 170 (2010–11[2]) |
| Education system | Charter |
| Classes offered | Regular, STEM, Career Focus, Advanced Placement |
| School color(s) | Red and white |
| Athletics conference | 1A 5 North (2012–14) |
| Sports | Volleyball, golf, basketball, soccer, tennis |
| Mascot | Jaguar |
| Team name | LISA Academy–NLR Jaguars |
| Rival | LISA Academy |
| Accreditation | ADE |
| Tuition | N/A |
| Affiliation | Arkansas Activities Association |
| Website | www |
LISA Academy North is a non-sectarian, non-discriminatory, tuition-free school financed by Arkansas State Board of Education. However, it is exempt from many public school regulations so that it can pursue an innovative approach that is designed to improve student performance. The first school year (2008–09) the institution began with grades K thru 8 with an enrollment of about 300 students. It is operated by the LISA Foundation, which formed the first LISA Academy in Little Rock in 2004 as the state's first charter school. Currently LISA Academy North has a K through 12th grade enrollment of more than 800 students.
In August 2019 LISA Academy North will open a new building for 6th-12th graders and the existing LISA North building will be used only elementary students. With additional space LISA Academy North will host approximately 1000 students.
Academics
As a public charter school, LISA Academy North exceeds the requirements of the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams, preparatory courses in ACT/SAT testing, leadership workshops, and partnerships with local colleges and universities. The school's focus is on STEM (science, mathematics, engineering and technology) fields.
Extracurricular activities
The LISA Academy North mascot for academic and athletic team is the Jaguar with school colors of red and white.
Clubs and traditions
LISA Academy North students participate in a variety of clubs and organizations including Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Robotics, PTLW, Math Kangaroo, Math League, Dance, Yoga, Taekwondo, National History day National Honor Society, MathCounts, Quiz Bowl, Social Studies Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Spelling Bee, and Student Council.
LISA Academy has a tradition of involving parents through monthly activities. The most popular events are Muffins with moms, Doughnuts with Dads, Cookies with Grandparents, Fall Festival, and Car show. Home visits are also scheduled from staff based on the parent availability.
Athletics
The LISA Academy North Jaguars participate in various interscholastic activities in the 1A 5 North Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Jaguars compete in volleyball, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys), tennis (boys/girls) and soccer (boys/girls).
See also
References
- "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Lisa Academy North Charter". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
- "Search for Public Schools - Lisa Academy-Nlr High (050039901485)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 19, 2013.