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Jacksonville 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: 444
Grades: K-8
Date Opened:
Principal: Norman Whitfield

Features

  • Work Hard, Get Smart ELO Program
  • Watch Dogs Dads
  • Math and Literacy Nights
  • STEM-Robotics
  • Buddy Reading Program
  • International Pen Pal Program
  • Vocal and Instrumental Music

Annual Events

  • Arts Exhibit, Thea Foundation
  • Showcase of Talent
  • Science Fair
  • Spring Carnival

Extracurricular Activities

  • Odyssey of the Mind
  • Yearbook
  • Newspaper
  • Student Council
  • Boys and Girls Basketball
  • Boys and Girls Track
  • Cheerleading/Dance Teams

Partnerships

  • Thea Foundation
  • Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
  • Jacksonville Boys and Girls Club

Announcements

Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School received a Child Wellness Intervention Project (CWIP) grant from the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission.  The grant for $9,627 will go towards buying equipment to implement the SPARK curriculum for physical education. 

JLCS receives Arkansas Public School Resource Center Academic Growth Award.

Enrolling Now 2012-13 School Year:  Deadline to submit student applications:

March 16 — Enrollment ends.   

April 3 –JLCS Lottery: 6PM: Lottery held. All parents/guardians receive letters informing them of each child’s status (accepted or wait-listed) beginning the week of April 9.

April 23 (Week of) — Parents/guardians must contact the school and notify us of intent to enroll. If we do not hear from you by May 4, your seat will be given to a wait-listed student.

May 7 (Week of ) — Physical enrollment at the school site will occur. (Please note that enrollment will not be official until the student has physically enrolled in the school. Being accepted through the lottery does not constitute physical enrollment.)

Calendar

December

12/19-12/30: Winter Break

January

1/1: New Year's Day
1/13: Second Quarter Ends (47 Days)
1/20: Parent/Teacher Conferences; Early Dismissal

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Reading Buddies

Documents & Links

Latest Documents

Student Family Handbooks

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Weekly Newsletters

Document Archive

AYP

Annual Reports

Board Meeting Agendas

Board Meeting Minutes

Board of Trustees

Budgets

Contracts

Employee Contracts

Financial Reports

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Other Plans and Policies

Personnel Policies and Evaluation

School Calendars

School Improvement Plans

Student Applications

Student Family Handbooks

Weekly Newsletters

School Leaders

Lead Principal

Norman Whitfield

Mr. Whitfield is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with an honors degree in both Philosophy and Anthropology. As a Director of Instruction, he has almost a decade of experience in education. He is a former Teach for America Corp member who taught in the Mississippi Delta. He also served as a Teach for America Program Director where his duties included coaching, developing and mentoring new teachers.
Director of Instruction

Tom Kloske

Since 1997, Mr. Kloske has been teaching elementary and middle school math. In 2004, he received the “Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year” Award. He joined Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School as an Upper Academy Math Teacher in 2010. Mr. Kloske earned his B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Central Arkansas and his BS in Business Management from Harding University.
Director of Instruction

Gregory Jones

Mr. Gregory Jones is an honor graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a degree in Elementary Education. He also obtained a Masters Degree in Education Administration/Supervision and a Specialist Degree in Education Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Mr. Jones has over 13 years experience having taught elementary grades 1st, 2nd, and 5th, as well as serving as an assistant principal in Little Rock and Pulaski County School Districts. Mr. Jones also worked for the Arkansas Department of Education as a Standards Assurance Specialist.

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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!

Join Our Team

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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Contact

Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School

251 North First Street Jacksonville AR 72076 USA

34.8679237 -92.1096802
Tel: 501-985-1200
Fax: 501-985-1201

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