Our Philosophy
FLACS has ten key design elements which are organically tied to the mission statement, that guide the programs in all its schools.
Rigorous Academic Program with a Focus on Scholars Doing the Heavy Lifting
- Student centered-classrooms with teachers as facilitators
- Inquiry-based activities and discussions
- Building upon students’ innate intellectual curiosity.
Data-Driven Planning Fueled by a Rigorous System of Assessment and Accountability
- Data informs all decision making
- Transparent systems of assessment & accountability
Intentional Approaches to Meeting the Needs of All Scholars, with a special emphasis on English Language Learners
- All scholars are capable of achieving at high levels.
- All teachers know how to support students with disabilities and English language learners
- Robust intervention support for students
Professional Learning that Enriches Teaching and Increases Scholar Achievement
- Shared growth mindset
- Robust professional learning opportunities
- Embedded coaching
Caring and Consistent Discipline
- Safe environment
- Proactive and caring discipline
- Mutual respect
- Restorative approaches
Family Involvement and Empowerment
- Families as partners
- Active Parent Associations (PA)
- PA presidents are members of the board
Shared Responsibility for Learning between the Scholar, their Family, and the School
- Regular two-way communication with families
- Collaborative approaches to supporting students
School Communities that Affirm Human Values
- Positive school culture
- Focus on respect, responsibility, leadership, citizenship and social justice
- Social-emotional learning
- School-wide traditions
A Focus on Preparation for College, Career, and Civic Life
- Robust guidance team
- Support applying to college
- Financial literacy courses
Continued Use of Community Resources
- Partnership with Latino Pastoral Action Center
- Afterschool programming, family programming and more