JLCS CPA Coming Fall 2013

Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School 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: 121
Grades: 8-9
Date Opened:
Principal: Chris Carter

Features

  • SHINE Academy
  • Advanced Placement
  • Research Academy
  • March Madness

Annual Events

  • Arts Exhibit
  • Talent Showcase
  • Fall Carnival
  • Spring Fling
  • Class Trips

Extracurricular Activities

  • Girls and Boys Basketball
  • Track
  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Cheer
  • Dance
  • Band
  • Choir
  • Student Council
  • Trap Shooting
  • Mock Trial
  • Interact Club
  • Art Club
  • Drama Club
  • Publishing Staff
  • Foreign Language
  • Forensic Science Club
  • Outdoors Club
  • Environ

Partnerships

  • Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
  • Boys and Girls Club

Announcements

Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School College Prep Academy is now accepting application for 7th - 10th Grade for the 2013-2014 school year. You can apply online or stop by our campus and pick up an application. 

 

Calendar

May

May 7th- May 8th  End of Course Algebra I Exam

May  27th Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)

June

June 7th  Upper Academy Field Day

June 8th- 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony    6:30 p.m. Jacksonville Community Center

June 12th- Last Day of School

Congratulations to our 2013 Homecoming Court!
Congratulations to our 2013 Homecoming Court!

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Principal

Chris Carter

Chris Carter
Mr. Carter is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Sociology and Political Science. He is a former Teach For America corps member who taught in the Mississippi Delta. He also served as a Teach For America Program Director and Manager of Teaching and Learning where his duties included coaching and developing new teachers, and managing teacher development courses for 500 teachers serving over 40,000 students. Mr. Carter is a member of the 2011 Summer Principals Academy Cohort with Columbia University- Teachers College.
Director of Instruction Grades 6-9

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 15 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.
Director of College Transitions

Jennifer Ringer

Ms. Ringer is the Director of College Transitions. This position allows her to help scholars prepare for college readiness with an advisory program. This program includes practicing college applications processes and encouraging students to think about their futures in concrete, goal-centered ways. Ms. Ringer is a graduate of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor’s degree in History and a Master’s degree in Secondary Social Studies Education.
Director of School Culture/Head Basketball Coach

Jermaine Bryant

Jermaine Bryant graduated from Arkansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Masters in Business Administration. He has over 13 years of experience working with at risk youth in juvenile detention (case manager) and as a program director in the private mental health sector. Mr. Bryant’s priority at Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School is to work closely with scholars and teachers to create a culture that maximizes scholars learning and social potential. Mr. Bryant has taught physical education at Lighthouse and is currently the head basketball coach.

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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 College Preparatory Academy

251 North First Street Jacksonville AR 72076 USA

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

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