Overview
At Little Rock Christian Academy we believe each student is uniquely created by God. This belief informs all that we do in our distinct environment for learning. 1 Peter 4:10 illuminates our calling: “As each has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”
These special gifts - age, gender, ethnicity, interests, learning style preferences, developmental stages, experiences, family make-up, genetic composition, and talents - demand a special way of teaching and we humbly accept this challenge each day in each class at LRCA.
Currently we respond to the uniqueness’ of our students through:
- leveled classes in specific subjects
- varied strategies and formats of instruction and assessment used by classroom teachers
- in class and out of class one-on-one and small group work with Academic Support professionals
- out of class experiences of interest through clubs, organizations
and activities
Further LRCA Learner Services information is available by clicking the appropriate links above or by contacting me. Should concerns arise in which we would recommend academic or psychological testing, or more intensive tutoring, we will provide families with contact information for the appropriate professionals or services.
Discovery
Little Rock Christian Academy Discovery Philosophy Statement:
Discovery exists to respond to the needs of LRCA K-5th grade students to enable them to reach their learning potentials. In-class and out-of-class small group and one-on-one responses are offered by skilled professionals for students who would best benefit as determined by teachers, families and learning professionals.
Discovery referral/admission process:
- LRCA K – 5th grade teachers and families refer LRCA students using Academic Support Referral Form to director of Learner Services for Discovery services based on determined goals to maximize learning potential.
- Decisions regarding appropriate responses to the needs of the learner will be made by teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, Discovery professionals, and principal if necessary.
- Teacher and family-student will be notified with Plan of Response by director of Learner Services within 7 days of original referral.
- Discovery professionals will document responses to and progress of reaching goals during service and communicate these during formative and summative conferences with teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, and Discovery professionals.
- Decisions regarding continuation of Discovery services will be based on students’ progression toward goals in determined time allotments and made by teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, Discovery professionals, and principal if necessary.
Academic Support Discovery Referral Form | Family Survey | Plan of Response
LRCA Elementary School Discovery service charges will appear on monthly billing statement from LRCA:
Students served 1-2 times a week by Discovery professionals $65 a month
Students served 3-more times a week by Discovery professionals $100 a month
Middle School Academic Support
Our goal in LRCA Middle School Academic Support is to help students understand who they are and progress as learners. Academic Support professionals will provide the skills and strategies necessary to best respond to selected students. Services include during or out of class experiences through small group or individual sessions so that each student can reach full learning potential.
Academic support referral/admission process:
- LRCA 6th-8th grade teachers and families refer LRCA students using Academic Support Referral Form to director of Learner Services for Academic Support services based on determined goals to maximize learning potential.
- Decisions regarding appropriate responses to the needs of the learner will be made by teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, Academic Support professionals, and principal if necessary.
- Teacher and family-student will be notified with Plan of Response by director of Learner Services within 7 days of original referral.
- Academic support professionals will document responses to and progress of reaching goals during service and communicate these during formative and summative conferences with teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, and Academic Support professionals.
- Decisions regarding continuation of Academic Support services will be based on students’ progression toward goals in determined time allotments and made by teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, Academic Support professionals, and principal if necessary.
Academic Support Referral Form | Family Survey | Plan of Response
LRCA Middle School Academic Support service charges will appear on monthly billing statement from LRCA:
Students served 1-2 times a week $65 a month
Students served 3-more times a week $100 a month
High School Academic Support
LRCA Academic Support for Upper School 9th-12th grade involves opportunities for students to receive one-on-one support from Academic Support professionals on assignments and tests in a distraction-free environment. Peer tutoring and additional tutoring by teachers and Academic Support professionals are also available and are scheduled individually.
Academic support referral/admission process:
- LRCA 9-12th grade teachers and families refer LRCA students using Academic Support Referral Form to director of Learner Services for Academic Support services based on determined goals to maximize learning potential. Students may self-refer by contacting Academic Support professional or director of Learner Services.
- Decisions regarding appropriate responses to the needs of the learner will be made by teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, Academic Support professionals, and principal if necessary.
- Teacher and family-student will be notified with Plan of Response if necessary by director of Learner Services within 7 days of original referral.
- Academic support professionals will document responses to and progress of reaching goals during service and communicate these during formative and summative conferences with teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, and Academic Support professionals.
- Decisions regarding continuation of Academic Support services will be based on students’ progression toward goals in determined time allotments and made by teacher, family-student, director of Learner Services, Academic Support professionals, and principal if necessary.
The type of response by Academic Support professionals at this time in the Upper School focuses on the environment or time involved for assignments/exams and are not specifically skill-building opportunities thus are offered at no cost to LRCA families.
Academic Support Referral Form
Testing Accommodations
