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Curriculum

At Learning Community Charter School, our academic program immerses students in engaging lessons and projects that help them grasp the complexities of the world and develop solutions to intricate problems. Students at LCCS develop a love for reading and the skills to do it well. Throughout their time at LCCS, students are encouraged to articulate their understanding both verbally and in writing. Our curriculum emphasizes visual and performing arts to nurture creativity. We value and integrate the diverse experiences, customs, languages, histories, and stories of our students’ families into our educational content. 

Each year, students undertake a capstone project, culminating in a public exhibition of their learning. For example, first graders manage their own school post office, while eighth graders educate the LCCS community about the civil rights movement's impact on politics and culture.

At LCCS, students write for publication and gather and analyze information to enhance our community. Learning is collaborative, with students frequently applying their math skills to write about scientific findings or create scripts for podcasts addressing environmental issues. Our program equips students to be creative, emotionally intelligent problem-solvers who communicate effectively through speaking and writing, making a meaningful impact in their lives and their community.

Pre-K Curriculum

In our Pre-K program, we utilize The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, a play-based learning approach designed to support the development of the whole child.This curriculum centers on 38 key objectives that encompass essential areas for school success, including social-emotional development, cognitive growth, math, literacy, physical skills, language, social studies, science and technology, and the arts. These objectives are seamlessly integrated into all classroom activities, ensuring that teachers continually support your child’s growth in these critical areas throughout the day.Learning in The Creative Curriculum occurs through thematic studies—comprehensive, project-based explorations of topics relevant to your child’s everyday experiences. Topics may include trees, buildings, clothes, and balls. During these studies, children ask questions and seek answers by engaging in hands-on activities and investigations both in the classroom and outdoors.

Lower School Curriculum (K-5th)

In grades K through 5, our focus is on nurturing young learners, equipping them with essential thinking skills, academic prowess, and a strong sense of character and community responsibility.Our curriculum is designed to establish a robust academic footing that prepares students for lifelong learning and achievement. At Learning Community Charter School, we emphasize the value of learning as a continual process. Students develop problem-solving abilities that are integral to managing conflicts, skills they can carry forward into adulthood.Having laid a solid groundwork in the fundamentals, students are encouraged to apply their knowledge to novel challenges. Across all grades, students actively participate in discussions and engage in written reflections, fostering inquiry and analytical skills.

Middle School Curriculum (6th-8th)

In grades 6th through 8th, students embark on a journey of self-discovery and community integration at LCCS. Our academic program emphasizes essential skills that nurture intellectual curiosity and establish a solid groundwork for future academic pursuits.Through this experience, students evolve into confident, adept learners capable of thriving in diverse academic and social environments. Key values emphasized include self-reliance, collaboration, individual and collective problem-solving, cultivation of effective study skills, respect for diversity, community involvement, and the pursuit of excellence.