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Lovejoy Independent School District Est. 1917 Why Lovejoy? “Love where you learn”

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Page 1: Why Lovejoy?

Lovejoy Independent School DistrictEst. 1917

Why Lovejoy?

“Love where you learn”

Page 2: Why Lovejoy?

The Lovejoy Independent School District was found-ed in 1917. Named for Mrs. J. L. Lovejoy, the dis-trict is located three miles east of Allen and about 25 miles north of Dallas in the rapidly growing region of central Collin County. The district covers ap-proximately 17 square miles, bound by Plano ISD on the south, Allen ISD on the west, and McKinney ISD on the north. The Lovejoy Independent School District is home to over 3,800 K-12 students. With a current high school enrollment of over 1,200 stu-dents, Lovejoy is categorized as a 5A school district for athletics, fine arts and academic competitions. Lovejoy will remain a district with only one high school with 9-12 enrollment not to exceed 1,900 stu-dents.

About Lovejoy

Our MissionA school, in partnership with parents and communi-ty, committed to providing opportunities for students to reach their academic and personal potential in a changing world.

Lovejoy creates a learning environment that supports each of the six pillars of our Graduate Profile.

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Our Elementary ProgramLovejoy ISD is home to three elementary schools: Hart Elementary, Lovejoy Elementary and Puster Elementary. The elementary schools serve students in grades K-4. Elementary school hours are 8:00 a.m.-3:05 p.m. Music, art and P.E. are provided to all students. Gifted and Talented enrichment is offered for qualified stu-dents. After school programs include the Lovejoy Kids First program and chess club.

Our Intermediate ProgramSloan Creek Intermediate School serves students in grades 5-6. Students attend the Intermediate School from 7:45 a.m.-2:50 p.m. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program begins in the 5th grade. The Fine Arts program for the Intermediate School includes 5th grade general music and art and 6th grade band, choir, orchestra and art. Gifted and Talented courses are offered to identified students in 5th grade math, ELAR, and history as well as in 6th grade math, ELAR, history, and science.

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The Lovejoy Secondary ProgramIn 2006 the Lovejoy Independent School district began its secondary program with approximately 800 students enrolled in grades 6-9. Today’s secondary program begins at Willow Springs Middle School for 7-8 grades and continues at Lovejoy High School for 9-12 grades. Students attend Willow Springs Middle School from 8:55 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Lovejoy High School from 8:45 a.m.-4:15p.m.

Secondary students enjoy numerous award winning UIL academic, athletic and fine arts activities. STEM courses, including Proj-ect Lead the Way engineering classes are

offered to all secondary students as well as Robotics, Computer Science and chess club. Pre-AP courses are offered at the middle school and 28 AP courses are of-fered at Lovejoy High School.

Lovejoy High School graduated its first senior class in 2010 and consistently re-ceives both state and national recognition for post-secondary readiness. Graduates have been accepted to prominent colleges such as Brown, Clemson, Columbia, Duke, MIT, Northwestern, and the United States Military Academy.

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Special EducationSpecial education services are individualized and based on the needs and eligibility of a student. These services may include direct instruction in both regular and special education settings as well as therapeutic support and related services. The Love-joy dyslexia program is consistently recommended by the Dallas Scottish Rite Hospital.

Gifted & Talented

Gifted and talented students benefit from des-ignated gifted and talented courses with an em-phasis on depth and complexity, project-based learning, and opportunities to make connections locally and globally. Identified gifted and talent-ed students demonstrate abilities in original and creative thinking, exceptionally high achievement and are self-directed learners. Gifted and tal-ented students often pursue an area of interest or passion through Independent Studies and the Texas Performance Standards Project.

Criteria to be used for identification will include assessments of school abilities, achievement, critical thinking, specific subject aptitudes and behavioral characteristics.

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AthleticsLovejoy ISD offers the following athletic pro-grams for middle school students: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Wres-tling.

Lovejoy High School students compete in the following UIL sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Powerlifting, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling. Lacrosse and Hockey opportunities are available through athletic clubs and bowling is available as a club sport at the high school.

Lone Star Cup Presentation

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FINE ARTS PROGRAM Lovejoy ISD offers a full range of courses in both the Performing and Visual Arts. The courses are tightly aligned to the state required Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) starting in kin-dergarten through twelfth grade to provide enriching and optimal opportunities for students as they pursue their interests in the arts. All programs are vertically integrated to ensure students gain optimal knowledge and resources to prepare for the next level of coursework and performance. Currently, our music programs and theatre are competitive in all aspects of UIL competition while the secondary Visual Arts programming is highly competitive in both regional and national venues.

• Lovejoy High School Students may pursue the following options:

o Performing Arts: Band, Choir, Majestics Dance Team, AP Music Theory, Orchestra, Studio Dance and Theatre

o Visual Arts: Ceramics, Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture, and AP courses in Art History, Studio Art, and 3D

• Willow Springs Middle School Students may pursue Band, Choir, Color Guard, Dance, Orches-tra, Theatre and Visual Art.

• Sloan Creak Intermediate School 6th grade students may select one music course: Band, Choir or Orchestra and may also choose Art.

Lovejoy students enrolled in Kindergarten-5th grade receive quality Art and Music instruction. K-5 Art and Music Specialists develop lessons aligned with the TEKS that allow students to learn, discover, and create. This instruction provides the foundation for the district’s Secondary Fine Arts programs.

Additional K-5 Fine Arts experiences offered include campus choirs, UIL Music and Art Memory, and the Lovejoy Children’s Choir.

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Awards & Recognitions

• Lovejoy High School ranked one of the Top 500 High Schools in the United States, by U.S. News & World Report, in 2012, 2013 and 2014

• Lovejoy High School ranked 220 out of nearly 20,000 High Schools re-viewed by Newsweek in 2013

• Lovejoy High School ranked nationally as one of the Top 25 High Schools in the South and 69th in the United States by The Daily Beast (formerly associated with Newsweek rankings)

• Lovejoy is one of only 26 (out of 1,227) districts in the State of Texas to receive the Texas Education Agency 2014 Distinction of Post-Secondary Readiness

• 181 Advanced Placement Scholars recognized in 2014

• Three National Merit Finalists and 15 Commended Scholars recognized in 2014

• Two time winner of the prestigious UIL Lone Star Cup

• Winner of the HEB Excellence in Education Award for School Districts

• State Champions in Volleyball (six of last seven years), Swimming, Cross Country and Track

• State Finalists in Swimming, Cross Country, Girls’ Basketball, Softball, Track, Wres-tling, Powerlifting and Tennis

• State and National Recognitions in Band, Choir, Orchestra and Theatre

• State and National Recognitions in Journalism, Computer Science, Robotics and Chess

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Testing/ScoresTexas Education Agency (TEA) – Lovejoy ISD met all standards, achieved the 4 index rankings and was rated to be one of only 26 (out of 1,227) districts in the State of Texas to receive the TEA 2014 distinction of Post-Secondary Readiness.

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Student NutritionThe Student Nutrition Department serves hot, nutritious lunches every day. An automated payment system referred to as the Point of Sale (POS) allows parents to deposit lunch money; view or print student transactions during the school year; report food allergy alerts; and place limits on a la carte purchases. Reduced/free meal applications are available in school offices, online, or at the Student Nutrition office located in the Administration Building.

Transportation

After School Program

All students living within the Lovejoy ISD boundaries are eligible for bus transportation.

Kids First is an after school program designed to provide children of working parents with a safe, homelike atmosphere. Kids First members are able to choose from a variety of recreational, social and enrichment activities each day. The program is supported by parent fees and is open to all school-aged children grades K-5.

PTA & VolunteersThe time and talents of parent volunteers contribute significantly to the success of Lovejoy. Parent participation is encouraged as both a school volunteer and through service as a member of the PTA. Additionally, Lovejoy ISD offers an opportunity for parents to participate in a comprehensive learning and collaborative experience through Leadership Lovejoy. Leadership Lovejoy partici-pants attend meetings to develop a deeper understanding of district practices, district opportunities and challenges, and laws affecting public school districts in Texas. Leadership Lovejoy fosters and develops connections within our growing community.

FacilitiesIn May 2014, the Lovejoy community approved a $76 million bond to expand each campus to support the expected student growth over the next 10 years. Major projects include: • Additional classroom space for grades K-12, Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics Laboratory (STEM) • Fine Arts/Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Auditorium improvements• Safety and Security updates• Technology enhancements and updates

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School Board & Administration

Foundation for Lovejoy Schools

The Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees is comprised of seven board members elected by dis-trict residents. Board meetings are held monthly at the Lovejoy ISD Administration Build-ing. The meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are usually held on the third Wednesday of the month.

The administrative team of the Lovejoy School district is comprised of the Superinten-dent’s Leadership Council to include:

Ted Moore, Superintendent of SchoolsDennis Muizers, Deputy Superintendent

Dennis Womack, Assistant Superintendent of OperationsShay Adams, Chief Financial Officer

Tonya Vining, Executive Director of Human ResourcesSancy Fuller, Executive Director of Special Education and Academic Support

Jim Bob Puckett, Director of Athletics

Founded in 2003, the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools involves the community in generating and distributing funds, property, and gifts that enhance the educational experience in the Lovejoy Independent School District. The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools benefits the students, faculty, graduates and staff of Lovejoy.

For additional information regarding the Lovejoy ISD please contact us at 469.742.8000 or visit our website at www.lovejoyisd.net