Popular Links
About LEAP Academy
-
LEAP Advantage
The benefits of learning a foreign language are numerous, and doing so at an early age leads to a level of mastery far beyond those who get a later start. Language fluency is easier to come by when you start earlier, and the LEAP Academy offers rigorous core academic instruction in English with Spanish as a foreign language exposure as early as preschool. Foreign language instruction is infused with cultural arts to achieve a rigorous, yet enriching, experience for both native English and native Spanish speakers.
Opening in the 2017-18 school year serving grades preschool to third, LEAP Academy currently serves students in preschool through grade six.
-
LEAP Academy offers
- Daily exposure to Spanish language and culture to enrich each student’s educational experience.
- Early exposure to Spanish ensures that students are well-prepared to tackle the foreign language high school graduation requirements.
- Integration of fine arts into instruction exposes students to the cultures of Latin America and Spain.
- A small school environment allows a team of highly qualified teachers and caring administrators to build strong ties with students and their families.
- Supportive Community Learning Center delivers resources to students and families during and beyond the traditional school day.
- State-of-the-art technology aids students in learning, while tapping them into cultures around the world.
Learning a Second Language at an Early Age:
- Has a positive effect on intellectual growth.
- Encourages more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language and a better ear for listening.
- Improves a student’s understanding of his/her native language.
- Opens the door to other cultures and helps students understand and appreciate people from other countries.
- Increases job opportunities in many careers where knowing another language is an asset.
-
Local School Decision-Making Committee (LSDMC)
LSDMC is a group of parents, teachers and community representatives. The group functions in an advisory role to the principal, to determine program, policy and budget issues for the school.
-
School Visits and Tours
We welcome visits from parents and guardians as well as prospective families who would like a tour. To protect student safety, all visitors must register in the office before going to the classroom. Parents/guardians who would like a conference with their child's teacher must schedule an appointment with the teacher.
Tours are also available on request. To schedule a tour, stop by our main office or call us at (513) 363-1200.
