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Indianapolis Lighthouse College Preparatory Academy

At Lighthouse College Preparatory Academies (CPA), we make an extraordinary promise: if a scholar graduates from our College Prep Academy, he/she will be admitted to a four year college or university.  We keep that promise, through rigorous standards and an arts-infused curriculum that prepares students academically, socially and culturally for success in college – and beyond. 

About

Quick Facts

Number of Scholars: 173
Grades: 8-12
Date Opened:
Principal: Ryan Gall

Features

  • After School Tutoring: 2 nights per week, free transportation
  • 1-to-1 Laptop Program: Students keep laptops upon graduation.
  • Full-time College Transition Counselor
  • Small Group Advisory Program with consistent adult advocate
  • Dual enrollment coursework beginning in the sophomore year

Annual Events

  • Junior Class Overnight College Tour
  • Homecoming Week
  • School-wide Talent Show
  • Year-end Out-of-State Trips
  • Community Service Day
  • Junior & Senior Proms
  • Underclass College Tours
  • Gateway Week
  • College Pride Week

Extracurricular Activities

  • Student Government
  • Guitar Club
  • Percussion Ensemble - Drumline
  • National Honor Society
  • Athletics: Cross Country, Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Track
  • Yearbook
  • Writing Club
  • Drama Club

Partnerships

  • College Summit
  • National Honor Society
  • GLAM (Gorgeous Ladies Acting Maturely, Inc.)
  • Project One Love
  • Wabash College
  • Phi Delta Theta of Butler University
  • Indiana University High School
  • Sam Ash Music

Announcements

Read more about Chantrell in Volume 5 in our ongoing series "Meet Our First Graduating Class".

Open Enrollment has begun for grades 8 - 12.  You may apply online or contact Ms. Johnson for an application.

Calendar

May/June

May 04:  Junior/Senior Prom
May 27:  No School
May 30:  Semester 2 Exhibitions
May 31:  1/2 Day and Parent Conferences
May 31:  8th Grade Ceremony
June 03:  C/O 2013 Commencement
June 6:    Last Day of School

 

IMPORTANT TEST DATES

English ECA Exam:      May 7 & 8
Biology ECA Exam:      May 9
Algebra ECA Exam:     May 14 & 15
Semester Final Exams:  May 20 - 24
ACT Test for Juniors:     June 8

 

Summer school starts Monday, June 10, 2013.

ILCS CDaniels with Lamkin
“Determined and focused…” are the words Chantrell Daniels uses to describe Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter School (ILCS). Chantrell says that the teachers are focused on the scholars and pushing them to achieve. Chantrell will attend Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina, where she will study biology and chemistry, but first she has joined the army and will attend basic training and advanced individual training.

Documents & Links

Latest Documents

Student Applications

School News

Document Archive

Board of Directors

College Transitions

Press Releases

Scholar Family Handbooks

School News

Student Applications

Weekly Newsletters

School Leaders

Principal

Ryan Gall

Ryan Gall
Mr. Gall served as the Director of Instruction for ILCS. Prior to that, as a Program Facilitator and Teacher for the Indianapolis Public Schools, he created and implemented the BELIEVE Academy middle school program. Mr. Gall has over six years of teaching experience including both middle school and elementary school. At KIPP Indianapolis, Mr. Gall not only taught fifth grade math, but also designed curriculum maps, served as math department chair and created programs to foster culture, academics and character. He started his career as a Teach For America Corps member teaching in Detroit, MI. Mr. Gall holds a BA in Business and English from Alma College as well as a MA in Elementary Education from Wayne State University.
DIrector of College Transitions

Rahul Jyoti

Mr. Jyoti grew up in South Bend, Indiana and graduated from Penn High School. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University in Statistics and Business. Mr. Jyoti began his career working for General Electric in their Financial Management Program. He started his teaching career at Indianapolis Lighthouse as a 2009 Teach for America Corps Member. During his three years at Lighthouse Mr. Jyoti has designed curriculum for and taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Marketing. He also served as the technology director and helped developed plans for the advisory program. In 2011, Mr. Jyoti received his Masters of Arts in Teaching from Marian College.
Director of School Culture

Kevin Butler

Mr. Butler received his B.A. in Social Work from Wilberforce University. Mr. Butler is in his third year at Indianapolis Lighthouse and his second year as Director of School Culture. Previously he was a Title 1 Teacher. He is working towards his Masters Degree in School Counseling.

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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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Indianapolis Lighthouse College Preparatory Academy

1780 Sloan Avenue Indianapolis IN 46203 USA

39.7434044 -86.0875549
Tel: 317-351-1534
Fax: 317-351-1804

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