LOTUS SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE (LSE) has several features that distinguish it from other schools in the Aurora community. The founding board members understand that these features are central to the school’s mission and vision:

Focus on science, math, and technology

1. Four years of English and Math required
2. Three years of Scienec required
3. Technology integrated education
4. State of the art science and computer laboratories
5. Student-designed individual Web pages
6. Computer classes in programming
7. Science, math, and technology competitions, fairs and clubs
8. Special tutoring for math and science Olympiads

Literacy and Liberal Arts

1. Literacy and English Language skills are our first priority
2. Solid Liberal Arts program

Skill Based Education

1. Extended day tutoring
2. Level of instruction adjusted to student needs
3. Individualized instruction
4. Student mentorship (Mentor teacher for each student)

Parent, Student, Teacher cooperation

1. Review meetings (Parent-Teacher-Student)
2. Parent-Teacher Organization
3. School web site for parent/teacher/student communication
4. Workshops and seminars

Renaissance Learning Light House School Excellence program

Renaissance School Excellence (RSE) is a multi-year process that is designed to use Renaissance best practices to achieve the highest academic growth for all students. RSE will:

• Work directly with schools and its administration
• Focus on maximizing academic learning time
• Promote appropriate practice on core objectives
• Monitor teacher and student progress
• Help change the culture of the school
• Build skills needed for college and careers

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College preparatory program

1. Special clases for all high school students to prepare students for the ACT/SAT
2. College counselling starting as early as middle school
3. Tutoring lessons in small groups (2-7 students)
4. Special interest classes
5. Continuous career counseling

University and Industry affiliation

1. High profile guest speakers from universities and private corporations
2. Field trips to universities
3. Senior internships and mentoring in industry and laboratories
4. Early College and Advanced Placement Credit Classes

Curriculum with enhanced features

1. Integrated Curriculum
2. Wide range of elective classes
3. Use of advanced multimedia sources
4. Focus on collaborative learning
5. Summer Schools for complementary instruction

Social skills development

1. Social activity clubs
2. Presentations
3. Volunteerism