2024-2025 New STUDENT Enrollment is Open!!! 

New Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year opened February 1st. Parents, this is the time to enroll your new kindergarten students or other siblings you wish to attend Life School next year. If you have family or friends that may be interested in attending Life School, please encourage them to apply by clicking here or pass along their contact information by completing this referral form.  The new student enrollment lottery will be held on February 29th. 

Class Valentine's Day Parties will be February 15 from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm. Please pre-register so we can print your visitor badge ahead of the party. Pre-registration form closes on Tuesday, February 13 at noon. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Life Habits Conversation Starters

We’re committed to supporting all students' social-emotional behavior (SEB) and LifeLeader development. Join us in supporting the growth by scanning the QR code for weekly questions to reflect on SEB and LifeLeader skills. Please keep your eyes peeled for signs in the car line and questions in our newsletters, starting February 12th!

Life Habits Questions for this week: 

We need your help to make our event a success! If you're interested in donating an item, you may sign up here! Please submit all donations by Thursday, February 22nd. 

Thank you for helping us make "Dunkin' to a Good Book" an exciting evening! 

Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)

District and campus Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) are ready for you to view. The TAPR pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics. If you would like to view the campus or district TAPR, you may access those on TEA's website.

Dress Code 

While it is inevitable that there will be differences of opinion as to the appropriateness of dress, grooming, and/or determining whether or not a student’s attire is disruptive or distracting to the educational environment of the school, the final determination will be made by the principal or designee. Any student who does not comply with the dress code will be removed from the regular school setting until the student complies with this code.

 Guidelines:

1. No inappropriate dress should be worn at any time. Appropriate undergarments must be worn at all times. 

2. A parent may be required to bring a change of clothing for any child wearing an item of clothing that the principal finds to be inappropriate or that interferes with the learning environment. 

3. No hats, caps, shower caps, sweatbands, etc. shall be worn inside the school building. 

4. Pants must be worn in a proper manner on the waist.

5. Shirts must remain tucked in at all times.

6. Bandanas are not allowed on school property at any time.

7. Tattoos must be appropriate and gang symbols are not allowed.

8. Hair must be kept in a fashion that does not pose a health or safety risk to others. Hairstyles considered by the school administration to be distracting and/or disruptive to the educational environment are prohibited. In addition, hair symbols and/or styles which are identified with inappropriate advertising or statements that are offensive or inflammatory are prohibited. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, alcoholic beverages, profanity, sex, tobacco, drugs, gangs, guns and other weapons, excessively violent or gory imagery, and the promotion of violence. Only natural hair colors are permitted.

9. Facial hair must be neat and groomed for boys. 

10. Excessive dress code violations will be treated as defiant and disrespectful behavior and may result in a disciplinary referral. 

Uniform Requirements 

Life School is a school of choice that requires students to wear uniforms, as authorized by state law and the Life School charter. Student uniforms make a statement that students belong to a unique school environment with a strong commitment to educational excellence. The uniqueness of the student does not rest in the apparel they wear, but in the inner qualities and gifts of the student. If you are unable to provide the required uniform(s) for your student, you may contact campus administration for possible assistance. 

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Phone: (214) 948-7396 Phone: (214) 330-8186 1-800-469-2222 

Uniform shirts must have the Life School crest. 

The following items listed with an asterisk (*) must be purchased from one of the companies listed above. 

*Shirts  

Grades K – 12 – White oxford shirt (button-down collar)  

Grades K – 6 – Red or navy polo shirt, (long or short sleeved)  

*Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Jackets  

Grades K – 12 – Navy cardigan, “V” neck sweater or sweatshirt (uniform shirts must be worn underneath)  

Only school uniform jackets are allowed to be worn in the building. 

Non-school jackets may be worn at the discretion of campus administration. 

Spirit Sweatshirts/Jackets  Grades K-12 May be worn at the discretion of campus administration (uniform shirts must be worn underneath) 

Pants/Shorts  

Grades K – 6 – Navy pants or walking shorts (no more than 2 inches above the knee).  

The following examples are unacceptable: cargo pants, cargo shorts, jogger pants and denim wear.  

All pants or shorts must be worn with a belt. 

Skirts/Jumpers/Modesty Skirts (no more than 2 inches above the knee)  

Grades K – 3: Plaid jumper  

Grades K – 6: Plaid or navy modesty skirt  

Girls should wear navy modesty shorts under jumpers and skirts 

If stockings/panty hose are worn, these should be solid blue, black, or white and cover the full length of the leg; knee/thigh high stockings or panty hose with wide netting or holes are not allowed. 

Accessories (Grades K – 12)  

Belts - Required for grades 5 – 12 only and must be worn at the natural waist.  

Undershirts - Must be solid colors.  

Jewelry - Earrings are allowed for males and females. 

• Students may be asked to remove earrings for Athletics/P.E. classes for safety reasons. 

• Piercings anywhere else on the body except the ears are not allowed. 

• Jewelry should not cause a disruption to the learning environment, or the student may be asked to remove such items. 

Campus administration reserves the right to make the final decision. 

Shoes (Grades K – 12) 

• Appropriate shoes, with non-marking soles, must be worn at all times (can be athletic, loafer style, or dress shoes). 

• The following examples are unacceptable: house shoes, sandals, flip- flops, wheeled shoes, light up shoes, open-toed shoes, or shoes with more than 1” heels. Shoes must have both closed toe and closed heel. No Crocs

Optional Spirit Wear (Grades K – 12)

•  Life School sponsored t-shirts, senior shirts, sweatshirts, spirit wear, college shirts or college jackets may be worn at the discretion of campus administration. 

In order to minimize loss and simplify identification, all clothing should be labeled with the student’s first and last name. 

Uniform Infractions 

Uniform infractions will be handled according to campus procedures. 

Free Dress / Jean Day Guidelines 

All free dress or jean day dress must meet the requirements of the district dress code and should not be a distraction to the learning environment. Campus administration reserves the right to make the final determination.  

• Pants must be worn at the natural waist.  

• Shorts must be the same length as uniform shorts.  

• Clothing must not be worn too tightly.  

• No midriffs or short skirts.  

• No shirts with inappropriate logos or words.  

• No tank tops or spaghetti straps.  

• No flip-flop sandals.  

• No puffy jackets/vest.  

• Rules from handbook regarding jewelry apply.  

• Students should wear only blue denim jeans, shorts or skirts. 

• There should not be any printed logos or emblems on jeans.  

• Torn jeans or jeans with holes are not acceptable. 

Additional guidelines are at the discretion of campus administration

THIS FRIDAY, 2/15 @ 4:15 PM ~ Childcare Provided

Powerhouse Before and After School Care is accepting new enrollments for the remainder of the Spring 2024 semester!

From now until March 31st, if you are currently enrolled in Powerhouse and you refer a friend, you and your friend can get one week of free childcare! Check with your local campus Powerhouse Site Director for all the details! Visit https://www.phkidstx.com/ to enroll.

LifeLeader: Self-Managed

When you are ready for life, you take responsibility for your own behavior and actions. You know when you should change your behavior for the well being of others around you. You are able to be in control of your body, thoughts, and emotions. By doing these things, you are using the LifeLeader attribute, SELF-MANAGED. 

Teacher Newsletters

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth/Sixth Grade

GT

Dyslexia

February 1- March 1 Black History Month

February 12-15 Kindness Week

February 13 Math Benchmark- Campus Closed to visitors

February 14 Valentines Day! 

February 15 Valentine's Day Party 3 pm to 3:45 pm

February 15 Partners for Life Meeting

February 20 Math Benchmark

February 21 Math Benchmark Make-up

February 21 Board Meeting

February 26 to February 29  Spring Book Fair 

February 26 Girls Empowered and Boys 2 Men

February 27 Science Benchmark 

February 27 Dunkin to a Good Book Parent Night

February 28 Science Benchmark Make-up 

February 29 Leap Day

Bring out the storyteller in you

As a way to celebrate our 5 year anniversary as a Cardinal Family, we want to hear from YOU! Tell us about your LSC Story. You could've joined the Cardinal family yesterday or 5 years ago; at the end of the day, we all are family and we have a story. Below are some things you can talk about:  

• How you heard about LSC.

• Why you enrolled your child here.

• How the journey has been since enrolling your child here.

• How LSC has grown your student/family.

• The impact LSC faculty and staff have made on you, your student and your family.

• Any shoutouts to teachers/staff.

We cannot wait to hear from you! If you would like to share your story, complete click here! If you have any questions or concerns, email Mr. Perry at edward.perry@lifeschools.net.

Parent Resources - Helpful Links

• District Parent Resources Page

• Free & Reduced Lunch Application

• LifeLeader

• My School Bucks

• Parent Portal

• Partners for Life Parent Organization

• Safety & Security Newsletters

• Technology Device Use Agreement

• Uniform Vendor Information