Organizational Chart FLACS I, II, III First Year - Newyorkcharters.org

Response 2 - Addressing the Need(a) Mission and VisionWith the exception of grades to be served, the mission statements for FLACS, FLACS-II andFLACS-III are to be the same.“Family Life Academy Charter School, in partnership with the Latino Pastoral Action Centerand parents, seeks to create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-8 students toachieve high academic standards, help them take responsibility for their own learning, andencourage them to explore and affirm human values”(b) Key Design ElementsExcept for the changes as noted below, FLACS – III will adhere to the original Key DesignElements that drive the educational environment of FLACS-I and FLACS – II• Active School Leadership – The school will be led by its Principal, and his/her in-houseteam, who believe in the value of a rigorous academic program responsive to the needs oftheir FLACS students. In addition, the three FLACS schools will now be overseen bytwo Co-Chief Executive Administrators.• Academic P rogram - The c urriculum is r igorous a nd c hallenges children’s i nnate a ndacquired intellectual curiosity and is accompanied by clearly articulated and demandingstudent achievement standards. The school’s academic program includes:o Journeyso Open Court Phonicso Focus in Matho Harcourt’s Core Knowledge Social Studieso STEM Science standards -Harcourt Science• School Traditions – During the first charter period four traditions emerged and will becontinued in the next charter period. These include:o Monthly Attendance and Academic Achievement Awardso Monthly Essay Contestso Community Book Projectso Monthly School Wide Themeso December Month of Service – Projects developed to serve the community• Special Structures at FLACS – During the twelve years of its existence a series of specialstructures evolved, which will be continued in the next charter period. These include:o A ninety-minute Literacy Block each morningo A sixty-five minute Mathematics Block each dayo A Daily one hour Grade Level Planning periodo A weekly faculty conference on Mondays from 3:40pm to 5:00pmResponse 02 - 1