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Gary Lighthouse Charter School

At Lighthouse Academies, we prepare our scholars through rigorous programs that provide them with a foundation that will allow them to succeed in and graduate from college. Our unique arts-infused curriculum, emphasis on social development and integration of diverse cultural opportunities augments learning and broadens horizons.

About

Quick Facts

Number of Scholars: 483
Grades: K-8
Date Opened:
Principal: Kristina Shultz

Features

  • Arts Partnerships
  • Elementary and Junior Honor Society

Annual Events

  • Holiday Program
  • End of Year Celebration
  • Awards Ceremonies
  • Mother's/Father's Day Celebrations
  • Valentine's Day Semi-Formal

Extracurricular Activities

  • Guitar Club
  • Boys/Girls Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Choir

Partnerships

  • Arts Partners
  • Foster Grandparents

Announcements

We are accepting applications.

 

Calendar

 May 

  • Mother's Day Tea -May 10 4:30-6pm
  • GLCS School Art Auction -May16 4:30-6:00 (we need volunteers)
  • Gary Lighthouse Charter School CPA Prom -May 17
  • Memorial Day -May 27 No School

  • Parent Meeting Chat & Chew -9:30 & 6pm

June

  • Awards Grades 1st-6th -June 7 9am
  • 7/8th Grade Dinner Dance -June 9
  • Kindergarten Promotion -June 10 9:30 am
  • 8th Grade Promotion -June10 1:30 pm
  • 7th Grade Promotion -June 11 10am
  • Parent/ Teacher Conferences & Report Card Pick up -June 11 &  12 2pm-6pm
  • Last day of School June 12
  • End of the Year event Deep River Waterpark -June 15 5:30pm-8:30pm
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"I love GLCS because the teachers really care about us and they teach us what we need to know." -- GLCS Student

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School Leaders

Principal

Kristina Shultz

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Ms. Shultz has been an educator for twelve years, teaching for six years in Gary Community Schools. She is a founding team member of GLCS, serving as a member of the leadership team. Ms. Shultz holds a B.S. Education from Indiana University, M.Ed. and Administrative Certification from Indiana Wesleyan University, and Reading Recovery Trainer Certification from Purdue University. She is currently working on RtI, Charter School Management certifications from Ball State University.
Director of School Culture

Erika Blackmon

Erika Blackmon
Ms. Blackmon joined Gary Lighthouse Charter School in 2010. Previously she was employed by the Academic Affairs division of Ivy Tech Community College. Ms. Blackmon is the mother of 2 children Donna, 7 and Donovan, 19. She is a graduate of Ivy Tech Community College and is currently enrolled at Calumet College of St. Joseph. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and Kappa Beta Delta International Honor Society.
Director of Instruction, Lower Academy

Andrea Granzow

Andrea Graznow
Ms. Granzow is currently in her eleventh year of education and a founding member of Gary Lighthouse Charter School. She has taught kindergarten, first, second, and third grades. Ms. Granzow graduated in 2000 from Indiana University Northwest with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Currently, she is pursuing her Master's degree in Educational Leadership K-12 from Indiana University Northwest.
Director of Instruction, Upper Academy

Melissa Lafever

Mrs. Lafever attended Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Minnesota. After receiving her Associate of Arts degree from CLC, she attended Bemidji State University. She graduated in 2003 with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Mathematics. Mrs. Lafever taught for the Gary School Corporation for two years in a fifth grade classroom. An opportunity arose and Melissa became a founding teacher at Gary Lighthouse Charter School in 2005. She spent one year at GLCS and then transferred to Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter School for two years where she taught and made significant gains in Mathematics with the 6th and 7th grade students. She returned to GLCS in the fall of 2008 to continue teaching students in 4th through 7th grade. She has received three awards at the National Summit and is currently the Director of Instruction for the Upper Academy at Gary Lighthouse Charter School.

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Become a Lighthouse Academy Student

Discover, achieve and prepare for success in college and beyond. We will prepare your student academically, socially and culturally to succeed in and graduate from college.  We will develop your student’s critical decision-making skills to prepare him/her for success in life.  Lighthouse Academies offers small schools, small class sizes, longer school year, and longer school day so we can provide students with a high quality education. Don’t wait – apply now to transform your child’s future!

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Are you fearless, driven and forward-thinking? We need people who want to teach, lead and transform the lives of our students. We need people who share our passion for creativity and innovation. We are committed to developing the capacity of our staff with 20 professional days each year, individual coaching and collaboration. Join us in transforming children’s futures.

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Gary Lighthouse Charter School

1775 West 41st Avenue, Suite B Gary IN 46408 USA

41.5441666 -87.3583298
Tel: 219-880-1762
Fax: 219-884-4858

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