Lake Lure Classical Academy

Raptor Families Weekly Update
Monday, July 25, 2022
Open House - Meet The Teacher
Please Save The Date
Thursday, August 11, 2022

Choose either a morning or evening session.

Morning Session: 10:00
Evening Session: 6:00

Each session will begin in the Raptor Center with a brief presentation from school administration, and then students and parents will have an opportunity to meet teachers and participate in other events.
Supply Lists

Click on the link below to view the school supply list for each grade level. If you have any questions about specific supplies for your student, please reach out to Mrs. Youngblood at gyoungblood@llcharter.org.
School Uniforms

Are you shopping for new school uniforms or school shoes?
Remember that LLCA is a school that requires uniforms for all students in grades K-12. Our school uniform policy is available using this link: School Uniform Policy

If you have questions about specific uniform vendors or need information about our gently used uniforms that are available, please contact the school office at (828) 625-9292.
FRESHMEN ORIENTATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2026

We are looking forward to hosting a new freshmen orientation program this year for our incoming freshmen. The beginning of high school is a momentous occasion, and we want to set our Raptors up to SOAR high!

Please plan to drop off your rising freshmen at the school on Friday, August 12th by 9:00 AM for a day of fun! Pick-up will be at 12:00.
School Safety: One of Our Top Priorities

As we begin a new school year, the safety of our students and staff is one of our top priorities. We know that every parent has felt that little pang of worry as their child walks out of their sight. Sometimes, we worry about the what ifs and we want to know that teachers and staff are doing everything possible to keep each child safe. We also understand that it is hard when you’re not around to protect them. That’s why it’s so natural as a parent to worry about how your child’s school is creating a safe, learning environment.
Here at LLCA, our staff and administrators have spent a lot of time thinking about how to create a learning environment where kids feel safe and are free to be kids. We have also spent a lot of time this past year ensuring that your child will be kept as safe as possible during the school day. 
As this school year begins, we want to share with families some of the ways we are committed to keeping students safe at school each and every day.

  • Our Lobby Guard system is linked to our local Sheriff's department so that anyone who fails the LobbyGuard system, the Sheriff's department and the entire admin team, the School Resource Officer (SRO), and front office staff are immediately notified.
  • 42 video surveillance cameras and three school-wide monitors are being installed this summer.
  • Our SRO, Officer Logan, has taken additional training this summer on school safety. He is a full-time employee and will be here every day. When he is not on campus, the Lake Lure Police Department monitors our campus.
  • We have conducted practice safety drills with staff this summer, and we will continue to conduct practice safety drills during the school year. 
  • The Lake Lure Police department and fire department will be training all staff on school safety procedures including Active Shooter in August during our work days.
  • The State of NC Emergency Management System has our school safety plan so that in an emergency all area police, fire, EMS, and so on are alerted.
  • We have a Risk Management Committee that meets weekly to walk the campus looking for potential risks to students and staff. This committee reports to the Board of Directors. The committee also meets regularly with local law enforcement and fire department personnel. 
  • The Rutherford County Sheriff's department will continue to send their K-9 unit to the school this school year.
  • All staff are receiving intense training on an ongoing basis this school year regarding school safety.
  • Our doors leading outside are kept locked during school hours.
  • A school safety grant is in the process of being written to request funding to install gates on both sides of the school.
  • Our school nurse and nursing assistant will continue to monitor for communicable diseases such as COVID and the flu.
  • Our custodian staff has specific requirements to ensure that the school is kept clean and sanitized. 
  • If you have any questions regarding school safety, please feel free to contact our School Resource Officer at jlogan@llcharter.org or Ms. Cohen at bcohen@llcharter.org. 

Are you an amazing Math or ELA teacher?
Do you know an amazing Math or ELA teacher who is looking to relocate to the Lake Lure area?
Contact Mr. Smith at msmith@llcharter.org if you know someone who would be an ideal candidate for our school.
Hickory Nut Gorge Summer Food Program Continues This Year
Students may continue to receive food boxes or manna packs each week from Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach during the summer months. Please come by the Outreach office at 2556 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure to pick up your weekly food supply.
Please save a copy as you plan for the new school year!
Would you like to share this newsletter with a family member or a grandparent each week? Send their email address to Mrs. Youngblood and we will add them to our mailing list at gyoungblood@llcharter.org.