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The mission of LISA Academy is to provide an academically rigorous college preparatory program, in partnership with students, families, and the community and guide all students in gaining knowledge, skills, and the attitude necessary to direct their lives, improve a diverse society, and excel in a changing world by providing dynamic, resource-rich learning environments.

MISSION

The vision is to enable students to succeed in school and in the workplace, and to provide options for students to enter math, science, and technology. This will help students become productive and responsible citizens and even Nobel laureates.

VISION

"Since the establishment of LISA Academy, we have continually striven towards maintaining the high academic standards that will be the cornerstones for our students well into their professional and personal lives. With the assistance of our supportive parents, the faculty and staff have guided our students beyond all community and state mandated expectations.The faculty, staff, and administrators at LISA Academy are caring, competent, and dedicated professionals who are willing and capable of assisting you. We are doing our utmost to provide the best possible learning climate for our students.”

A.Ekin, MSSuperintendent of Schools

HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS

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"We believe that parental involvement is very important in educational success. Our success lies within triad of teacher, parent, students. Home visits are a unique opportunity for real two-way communication between home and school.

They acquaint the teacher with a child's family and culture, and provide a familiar setting for listening to parents' concerns and recognizing their contributions to the home-school partnership.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENTA Unique Program: Home Visit

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24/7 ACCESS TO ONLINE SCHOOL INFORMATION SYSTEM

Parents are able to follow along with their child's classroom activities, grades, homework, attendance, discipline issues and so on via internet with the Online Information Center.

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"LISA Academy opened August of 2004 as an accredited open enrollment public charter school. It currently provides 6th through 12th grade instruction. The academic goals of the school are to enable students to excel in academic endeavors, prepare students for future college-bound options, train students for future career-bound opportunities, and enable students to become productive and responsible citizens. LISA Academy offers free tutoring programs, many co- and extra-curricular activities, after school clubs and field trips. LISA Academy has achieved those goals in addition to many listed below.

LISA ACADEMY STATE TEST PERFORMANCE

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LISA ACADEMY’s Test Scores

were among the top scores in

Central Arkansas and across

the state of Arkansas

2011 Augmented Benchmark/EOC Exams Results

“My commitment to education is really, really

reinforced when I see what goes on at a place like LISA

ACADEMY”

Governor Mike BEEBE

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2009 HIGHLIGHTS

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One of the TOP 5 Most Improved High Schools in literacy scores in Central

Arkansas

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2010 HIGHLIGHTS

“The high scores reflected here should be replicated

across the state”

Governor Mike BEEBE

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This report provides information about the per formance o f our 2011

graduating seniors who

took the ACT as sophomores, j u n i o r s , o r

seniors; and self-reported at the time

of testing that they were scheduled to graduate in 2011 and tested under standard time conditions.We measure our students' performance in the context of college readiness measures. The focus should be on the number and percentage of students meeting or exceeding ACT's College Readiness Benchmark Scores, a mea-sure that is much more meaningful and understandable than an average com-posite score for a group of students.

LISA ACADEMY ACT PROFILE REPORT - CLASS OF 2011

The National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA), a department of ACT, Inc., recognized LISA Academy as a 2011 NCEA Higher Perform-ing School. NCEA is a department of ACT, a not-for-profit organization committed to helping people achieve education and workplace success. NCEA identifies Higher Performing Schools based on one of two measures: consistent improvement in stu-dent achievement from previous

years(growth)a n d / o r

a b s o l u t e s t u d e n t

achievement using the school's advanced performance

results on the spring 2011 Arkansas Benchmark Examinations.LISA Academy has been recognized by the National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA/ACT) as Higher Performing school three times in a row in 2009, 2010, and 2011.

LISA ACADEMY RECOGNIZED

AS A HIGHER PERFORMING SCHOOLNCEA10

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

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52%

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63%

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31%

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LISA Academy provides rigorous academic programs such as AP courses that enable students to reach their potential in getting admission to top colleges. AP courses list offered at LISA:

LISA ACADEMY AP REPORT - 2011

lCalculus AB lHuman Geography

lCalculus BC lWorld History

lSpanish Literature lU.S. History

lEuropean History lChemistry

lStatistics lStudio Art

lBiology lU.S. Gov. & Politics

lEnglish Language lP h y s i c s C : Mechanics

lEnglish Literature

Percent of AP Students with Scores 3+

Lisa

State

lof class of 2011 at LISA scored 3 or higher on at

least one AP Exam in high school

l of class of 2010 in AR scored 3 or higher on at

least one AP Exam in high school

l of class of 2011 at LISA scored 3 or higher on

at least one AP Exam

l of class of 2011 at LISA received scores of 3 or

higher on three or more AP exams

l of LISA juniors in 2010-2011 scored 3 or

higher on at least one AP exam

l of LISA sophomores in 2010-2011 scored 3 or

higher on at least one AP exam

45%

12.5%

32.5%

20%

32.4%

10.9%

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NUMBER OF AP EXAMS BY YEARS (2007 TO 2011)

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LISA Academy's mission is to prepare students for college. To help with the college admissions process,

LISA offers individual counseling, group study, practice tests, and

access to online ACT Practice questions. The College Guidance Office at

LISA Academy recognizes the vast diversity in students. The college counseling program is firmly grounded in the belief

that discovering good matches between students and post-secondary institutions is what the college admissions process is all about. Every year,

college admissions representatives visit the high school. They meet with students and parents to discuss admission requirements, course offerings and financial aid offered through the college. They bring with them first-

hand information about their institutions, as well as connect with LISA students in person.

COLLEGE GUIDANCE

In 2009, college bound seniors from LISA Academy graduated with 100% college acceptance rate. Since then, LISA Academy has had a 100% college acceptance rate and 0% drop outs. As of May, 2011, every LISA senior is accepted by college or university and will have the right start for a long life waiting for them. LISA Academy closely monitors its high school students' college readiness. The school database helps counselors track students' test scores, interests, applications, and scholarship applications.

100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE,

0% DROPOUT RATE

lA r k a n s a s S t a t e lN o r t h w e s t e r n S t a t e University University

lCentenary College lNorth American Collegeof Louisiana lOral Roberts University

lChristian Brothers lPulaski Technical CollegeUniversity lPurdue University

lC o a s t a l C a r o l i n a lRhodes CollegeUniversity lStony Brook State University

lColorado College lThe Military College of lConcordia University at South Carolina

Chicago lU n i v e r s i t y o f lConcordia University at Arkansas at Little

Nebraska RocklConcordia University at Saint lUniversity of Central

Paul ArkansaslFisk University lUniversity of Arkansas at lGrinnell College FayettevillelHendrix College lUniversity of Arkansas at lJohn Brown University MonticellolLouisiana State University lUniversity of Mobile

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Science is a core requirement for the middle school at LISA A c a d e m y. H i g h s c h o o l students must satisfactorily complete three units of science in order to graduate.

FOCUSING ON SCIENCE

lEach student at LISA Academy prepares a science project every year and presents it at the LISA Academy School Science Fair.

lLISA Academy has been the champion in Central A r k a n s a s R e g i o n a l Science Fair since 2004.

Years

Number of Awards at Regional

Fairs

2004-2005 35

2005-2006 74

2006-2007 90

2007-2008 115

2008-2009 93

2009-2010 97

2010-2011 119

LISA Academy prepares a team to compete in the Science Olympiad every year. In 2011, The LISA Academy middle school

team won the State Science Olympiad and represented the State of Arkansas at the National Sci-ence Olympiad.

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SCIENCE QUIZ BOWL 2011

COLLEGE-LEVEL SCIENCE COURSES

LISA Academy Science Quiz Bowl team managed to win the state competition and represented the State of Arkansas at the National Science Quiz Bowl competition in 2011. Our students built a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car.

To better prepare students for science careers LISA Academy offers the following college-level AP Science courses:AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C: Mechanics

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Math is a core requirement for every grade at LISA Academy. High school students must satisfactorily complete four units of math in order to graduate.

FOCUSING ON MATH

lMATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, club and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involment in every U.S. state and territory

lLISA Academy was placed 12th in National MathCounts in 2006, which was the best national rank for Arkansas in its history

lSince 2005, LISA Academy has been the only school who has qualified for the AMC 8 Honor Roll among all Arkansas public schools. LISA qualified for the Honor Roll in 2006, 2007, and 2010.

ACTM REGIONAL MATHEMATICS COMPETITION

MATHCOUNTS and AMC 8

COLLEGE-LEVEL MATH COURSES

LISA Academy students made a strong showing at the ACTM Regional Mathematics Competition in 2011. Our students placed first, second, and honorable mention in Algebra I, second in Algebra II, and we swept the Geometry awards.

LISA Academy offers the following college-level AP Math courses:AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics•

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LISA Academy identifies student needs for tutoring in the beginning of the school year by analyzing previous years test scores. Those students who do not

d e m o n s t r a t e proficiency must participate in LISA Academy's Math and/or English tutoring pro-gram, which focuses on helping students improve their reading, writing, and math skills and become proficient in Math and English. By providing Mock Tests and NWEA Map Testing, LISA Academy keeps track of student progress over the

year and provides necessary remediations. The teachers in the Math and English departments work in small group and one-on-one settings.

MATH AND ENGLISH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

LISA ACADEMY provides the following tutorials for each student depending on their needs:lAfter school tutoringlSaturday tutoringlPull outslBoot camps

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English and social studies are core requirements for the middle school at LISA Academy. High school students must satisfactorily complete four units of English and three units of social studies in order to graduate. High school social studies units include, among other classes, World History, European History, American History, Economics, World Geography, Sociology

FOCUSING ON ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES

LISA Academy students place in top 10 out of 100 at state geography bee competition since 2008. One LISA student finished 3rd in the state in 2011.

ACTELA ARKANSAS ANTHOLOGY 2011

GEOGRAPHY BEE

COLLEGE-LEVEL SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSES

Lisa Academy students were published in the ACTELA Arkansas Anthology 2011Four LISA students published in the ACTELA Arkansas Anthology in 2011Two LISA students awarded Editor's Choice Awards in 2011

LISA Academy offers the following college-level AP English and Social Stuides courses: AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP United States History, AP United States Government Politics

LISA Academy prepares students for National History Day competition every year. In 2011, 16 LISA students competed in state level and 9 of them progressed to national level. They rep-resented the State of Arkansas in the National History Day competition.

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

LISA Academy Junior High Quiz Bowl team won the State Quiz Bowl competition 5 years in a row.

QUIZ BOWL

20Students at LISA start having computer classes in kindergarden. In 6th grade, students learn to type using a typing program. Students also learn the basics of word processing, basics of microsoft office applications, hardware, and software in middle school. LISA Academy offers 12 different computer related courses in high school, including multimedia applications, desktop publishing, programming, and business applications. LISA Academy offers Robotics Clubs to students and sends teams to regional competitions.

FOCUSING ON TECHNOLOGY

LISA Academy Robotics Program introduces young minds to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. Students, guided by their imaginations and their teachers, discover exciting career possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society.

ROBOTICS

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LISA Academy provides foreign language courses for all students from 4th grade to 8th grade. High school stu dents must satisfactorily complete two units of foreign language to graduate from LISA Academy. LISA offers courses in Spanish and Turkish, and LISA students compete in Spanish and Turkish competitions.During the 2011 Arkansas Foreign Language Teacher Association Competition at Harding University, LISA Academy won a total of 35 trophies and was the top-ranked school. The categories and awards were:lPoetry recitation: 1st, 2nd and 3rd places

with 7 trophieslReading Comprehension: 1st, 2nd and

3rd places with 8 trophieslCultural Questions: 1st, 2nd and 3rd

places with 4 trophieslVocabulary Bee 1st, 2nd and 3rd places

with 8 trophieslSpeaking: 1st, 2nd and 3rd places with 8

trophies

FOCUSING ON FOREIGN LANGUAGE

LISA Academy offers the following sports to students:lJunior Girls BasketballlJunior Boys BasketballlSenior Girls BasketballlSenior Boys BasketballlGirls SoccerlBoys SoccerlGirls VolleyballlGolf

SPORTS

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LISA Academy - LittleRock has two buildings that contain 29 classrooms, 4 science labs, 4 computer labs, 2 cafeterias, 2 media centers,

and 1 gymnasium.

FACILITIESLISA ACADEMY - LITTLEROCK

(GRADES 6-12)

LISA Academy - North LittleRock contains l22 classrooms, l2 science labs,l1 computer lab, l1 cafeteria,l1 media center,

and l1 gymnasium.

LISA ACADEMY - NORTH LITTLE ROCK(GRADES K-12)

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LISA Academy students, parents, volunteers, and staff are truly special to our school, and play an integral part in maintaining the spirit of community.lInternational Field TripslMulticultural FestivallChili Cook-OfflHomeroom Basket AuctionlTalent ShowslPicnicslLocal Field TripslHomeroom DinnerslChoirlStudent CouncillChess ClublGeography ClublWriters ClublCheerleadinglNational Honor SocietylDrama ClublYearbook Club

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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LISA Academy opened the new high school building on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, but Tuesday's ribbon cutting featuring Gov. Mike Beebe, Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola and others ceremonially marked its opening."This is merely the beginning" said Gov. Beebe, who helped cut the ribbon and then visited with students at a science fair in the school gym. He continued, "The high standards reflected here should be replicated across the state. The commitment of our parents and our support personnel to making sure these students are successful needs to be replicated in as many communities as possible."We are very proud of the new building and the opportunities this facility will provide for our new high school students.

LISA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL GRAND OPENING

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LISA ACADEMY LITTLE ROCK http://www.lisaacademy.org

LISA ACADEMY NORTH LITTLE ROCK K-12http://www.lisanorth.org

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21 Corporate Hill Dr Little Rock, AR 72205 Tel: (501) 227-4942 Fax: (501) 227-4952

e-mail: lisaacademy@lisaacademy.org

5410 Landers Rd Sherwood, AR 72117Tel: (501) 945-2727 Fax: (501) 945-2728

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