ABSTRACT

 

​In California's Antelope Valley, the Laity Institute of the Arts and Sciences (LIAS) is committed to empowering students from all communities with a fighting chance to face the challenges of modern times. The institute will take responsibility for any student interested in attending the independent learning charter school and will admit students residing within the boundaries of Service Planning Area 1 (SPA 1) in Los Angeles County. Its singular mission is to enable students to realize their fullest academic potential while immersing them in the exploration of an interdisciplinary curriculum.

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We focus on the visual and performing arts, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through a collaborative, family-centered approach, we encourage parental involvement and community service to foster responsible citizenship. Our school aligns with the learning and social-emotional needs of the students upon its opening, and we employ a range of educational approaches to ensure that students are well-prepared for their academic journey beyond our school. We advocate for a cooperative, organic, and engaging learning environment that treats the arts and sciences as fundamental components, allowing students to accumulate a broad knowledge base and develop essential skills.

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In our institute, truth and excellence are pursued and discovered through the visual and performing arts, science, technology, and other academic disciplines. The institute serves diverse students and uses various pedagogical methods and innovations. With a dedicated and highly qualified staff, we aim to equip students to become self-motivated, competent, lifelong learners who can quickly adapt to changes and excel in high school, college, and beyond. In offering a comprehensive classical education that stimulates our students, we nurture independent thinking and prepare them for higher education and careers in the arts and sciences.

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This aligns with our vision to become a national standard of educational excellence by seamlessly integrating the Visual and Performing Arts with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (A-STEM). Ultimately, LIAS envisions the educated person in the 21st century as one who embodies creativity, self-actualization, and enlightenment. This individual is initiative-taking, literate, bilingual, and a lifelong learner — resourceful, technologically proficient, and globally competitive. Therefore, LIAS seeks collaboration with institutions with mutual objectives and stakeholders to help achieve its noble goal of providing quality education to the community of Antelope Valley and its surrounding communities.

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​In summary, the mission of LIAS is to empower students from an underserved community through a comprehensive education that integrates the arts and sciences, prepares them for higher education and careers, and nurtures their personal growth and development. ​

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The Five Most Essential Points to Consider:

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1. Laity Institute of the Arts and Sciences (LIAS) is committed to empowering students from all communities in California's Antelope Valley by providing a comprehensive classical education that integrates the visual and performing arts with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (A-STEM). ​

2. LIAS admits students residing within Service Planning Area 1 (SPA 1) boundaries in Los Angeles County. It focuses on enabling them to realize their fullest academic potential through an interdisciplinary curriculum. ​

3. LIAS advocates for a cooperative, organic, and engaging learning environment that treats the arts and sciences as fundamental components. This allows students to accumulate a broad knowledge base and develop essential skills. ​

4. LIAS encourages parental involvement and community service to foster responsible citizenship. It employs a range of educational approaches to ensure that students are well-prepared for their academic journey beyond school. ​

5. LIAS aims to become a national standard of educational excellence and envisions the educated person in the 21st century as one who embodies creativity, self-actualization, and enlightenment and is resourceful, technologically proficient, and globally competitive. ​

 

The Institute Focuses on the Following Subjects:

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1. Visual and Performing Arts: LIAS emphasizes the importance of artistic expression and creativity through visual arts, such as painting, drawing, animation, and sculpture, as well as performing arts, such as music, dance, and theater.

2. Science: LIAS strongly emphasizes scientific education, including subjects like biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. The institution aims to develop students' scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills.

3. Technology: LIAS recognizes the significance of technology in the modern world and incorporates it into the curriculum. This may include subjects like computer science, coding, and digital literacy.

4. Engineering: LIAS provides education in engineering principles and practices, encouraging students to explore problem-solving, design thinking, and hands-on engineering projects.

5. Mathematics: LIAS emphasizes the importance of mathematics education, covering topics such as algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics. The institution aims to develop students' mathematical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

6. Classical Education: LIAS will teach grammar, humanities, languages (Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Japanese, American Sign Language, and Latin), logic, social sciences, and rhetoric (The art of effective or persuasive speaking and/or writing.)

 

LIAS focuses on a well-rounded education integrating the arts and sciences, providing students with a broad knowledge base and essential skills in various disciplines.

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How Does the Institute Encourage Teacher Involvement?

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LIAS encourages the following: ​

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1. Supportive Leadership and Meaningful Professional Development
    

2. Collaborative and Inclusive School Culture
    

3. Flexibility and Autonomy in Curriculum and Instruction

 

By fostering collaborative relationships among teachers, parents, and students, and promoting community service, LIAS aims to create a supportive school culture with shared responsibility for student success, while empowering educators with professional growth opportunities and the autonomy to deliver innovative, personalized instruction​

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PETITION

Our goal is to collect 25 Teacher Signatures. The school will open with (8) eight classes of 20 children each in grades Pre-K-6 the first year. Grades 7 and 8 will be added in the second and third years. Please sign the petition if you would like to teach in a school like this to serve your community. You will not be obligated to teach if you change your mind later.

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PLEASE READ THE FULL PETITION HERE BEFORE SIGNING

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