Why LPCS?

Provide kindergarten readiness for four and five year olds

Play-based learning 

Fine and gross motor development

Social/emotional learning 

Early literacy and math instruction

Four-Diamond State level rating

• Ability grouped ELA and math classes

• A well-rounded ELA curriculum incorporating: Orton Gillingham, Accelerated Reading, Shurley English, Write Tools and Novel Studies, and Lexia

• Math instruction utilizing Saxon Math

• Daily science and social studies 

• Weekly rotation of specials classes (technology, art, p.e., music and library)

• Daily morning meetings including explicit social-emotional curriculum

• Paraprofessional support for afternoon classes

• A well-rounded ELA curriculum incorporating: Accelerated Reading, Shurley English, Write Tools and Novel Studies, and Lexia

• Math instruction utilizing Math in Focus

• Daily Amplify science and social studies with a focus on geography, history, civics, and financial literacy

• Intervention and extension level instruction with specialized teachers for all content 

• Heterogeneous homeroom groupings for Extended Learning Opportunity, social emotional learning, team meetings, and incentives 

• Student selected elective classes five days a week, including  keyboarding, library skills, and health (6th grade)

• One-to-one Chromebook assignment

• Paraprofessional support for science, social studies, electives, and lunch 

• Student leadership through Sources of Strength (SOS) and Junior Student Council

• Athletics and after-school clubs 

• Travel opportunities, including an outdoor education field trip (6th grade)

• Small classes.

• An emphasis on student choice, voice, and advocacy

• Expanded grade level and guided course options in math, science, language arts, and Spanish

• Social studies, expanding on history, geography, civics, and financial literacy

• Mentorship groups for academic and social emotional support and high school readiness planning

• Daily 45-minute Expanded Learning Opportunity for social emotional learning, school communications, and extended work time

• One-to-one Chromebook assignment

• Optional student-selected enrichment program five days a week

• A variety of leadership opportunities, including Sources of Strength (SOS), Allies, StuCo, NJHS, student assistants, and student tutors

• Travel opportunities (D.C., Costa Rica 2024, Japan 2026)

• Teen health and wellness integrated through science and mentorships

• A wide variety of enrichment and athletic programs