Frequent Questions (FAQs)

Detailed Answers About Academics and Curriculum

Curriculum

Does Life School follow a 5-day schedule?

No. In 2023, Life School began a 4-day school week Monday-Thursday.

No. In 2023, Life School began a 4-day school week Monday-Thursday.

Posted  1 year  ago

Does life school have science labs in the elementary schools?

Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Oak Cliff, and Red Oak provide STEM labs as part of the specials rotation. Lancaster and Mountain…

Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Oak Cliff, and Red Oak provide STEM labs as part of the specials rotation. Lancaster and Mountain Creek do not have STEM labs as part of the specials rotation.

Posted  1 year  ago

Do you offer cursive learning at Life School?

Yes. Our curriculum does include training cursive writing.

Yes. Our curriculum does include training cursive writing.

Posted  1 year  ago

Do you offer advanced placement (AP)?

Yes, Life School offers AP classes in 11th and 12th grade.

Yes, Life School offers AP classes in 11th and 12th grade.

Posted  1 year  ago

Does Life School offer life skills classes?

Life School has life skills classes on each campus for students who qualify.

Life School has life skills classes on each campus for students who qualify.

Posted  1 year  ago

What “specials” (ie. Art, music, PE, foreign language, computer lab) are in the curriculum for second grade students?

All campuses offer Physical Education and Music as a part of their specials rotation. Beyond that, each campus offers slightly…

All campuses offer Physical Education and Music as a part of their specials rotation. Beyond that, each campus offers slightly different options for specials classes. Please contact your campus for the specials classes that are offered.

Posted  1 year  ago

Is Physical Education (PE) required like in other ISDs?

Physical Education is a required class for students in elementary grade levels. For grades 7-8, students are required to take…

Physical Education is a required class for students in elementary grade levels. For grades 7-8, students are required to take PE or Athletics each year. For grades 9-12, students must take 1 year of PE or Athletics.

Posted  1 year  ago

I am interested in the curriculum offered at [campus name].

You can view our academic and curricular offerings from the academics page. If you click on the Academics heading on our…

You can view our academic and curricular offerings from the academics page. If you click on the Academics heading on our website, you will find an overview for each content area. For further curriculum related questions, click on Curriculum and Instruction. 

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