At a Glance
Would you like to know what LCS is all about? Check out some of our key features listed below.
| Topic | Answer | More Information |
| Grades | K - 10 | We opened with K - 9 in our first year, K - 10 in our second year, and plan to expand the high school to K - 12 by the 2014 - 2015 school year. |
| Curriculum | Classical and Core Knowledge | Loveland Classical Schools is a classical school, which we define by focusing on three things: Great Books, the trivium, and character education. In other words: great works, great teaching, and great people. Loveland Classical Schools employs the nationally recognized Core Knowledge sequence from kindergarten through 8th grade. |
| Tuition | No | LCS is a public charter school; therefore, we do not charge tuition. However, students attending our full-day kindergarten program do pay tuition. |
| Unique Teaching Structure | Departmentalization | Each teacher teaches his/her specialty and passion! We build the students’ education by having experts teach them. Students in 1st through 5th grades stay in one classroom while the teachers travel to the students. Each class is 45 minutes long ensuring each subject ample time through the year. Departmentalization has many benefits. |
| Languages | Yes | All LCS students are offered at least one language at each grade level. Spanish: K - 3 grades (required) Latin: 4 - 8 grades (required) French, Greek, Latin, Spanish: Grades 9 - 12 (optional) |
| Math Program | Singapore Math | Loveland Classical Schools utilizes the successful Singapore math program. Singapore has consistently performed well in the TIMSS international math assessment. Students in Singapore have ranked number one in 4th and 8th grades in three out of the last four times the exam has been administered. |
| Reading | Riggs | The Riggs literacy program is a phonics-based program that began 120 years ago by Dr. Samuel T. Orton. The program teaches students the foundational sounds made by letters and groups of letters. |
| Character Education | Yes | A cornerstone of our instruction is developing personal character in our students with the purpose of making morally conscientious citizens. |
| Uniforms/Dress Code | Yes | Our dress code policy serves to uphold the vision and mission of the school, minimize distraction, and encourage learning by cultivating an atmosphere of discipline, equality, and respect. Parents may purchase clothing that meets our dress code standards from a variety of local and online retailers. |
| Academic Electives | Yes | LCS offers many academic elective, including but not limited to art, choir, band, orchestra, writing composition, geometry, and more. |
| Extra-curricular Activities | Yes | LCS has a growing number of extra-curricular clubs and activities, which include but are not limited to Soccer Club, Landsharks Cross Country Team, Girls Volleyball, Student Government, Journalism Club, Math Club, Spanish Club, Elementary Choir, Drama Club, and Knitting and Crochet Club just to name a few. |
| TCAP Testing | Yes | LCS administers all state-mandated testing, which includes TCAP testing. |
| Physical Education | Yes | Health and physical education is provided to students in grades K - 8 and is required for one year for 9 - 12th grades. |
| Volunteerism | Yes | LCS thrives with the help of its dedicated volunteers. You can get involved in two ways: View individual volunteer needs as posted by teachers and staff or join a team. |
| After School Program | Yes | The 1st Choice After School Kare and Academic Tutoring program is available from 2:45 - 6:00 p.m. for ages 5-16. |