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Can students transfer from Waxahachie to the new Duncanville site without sitting out of UIL activities?

Students will need to follow the current UIL charter school residence rules.  If a student lives in the Duncanville ISD…
Students will need to follow the current UIL charter school residence rules.  If a student lives in the Duncanville ISD attendance zone and selects this site at the first opportunity, they are varsity eligible.  Students who transfer to and live outside of Duncanville ISD attendance zone will not be varsity-eligible for 365 days.
Posted  3 months  ago

Will we still be Title I?

Title I eligibility is determined on an annual basis for all campuses based on the current percentage of economically disadvantaged…
Title I eligibility is determined on an annual basis for all campuses based on the current percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Posted  3 months  ago

How fast does Life School plan to grow? What is the right speed of growth?

We have been intentional throughout our history to grow at a manageable pace. The new 4A high school will be able…
We have been intentional throughout our history to grow at a manageable pace. The new 4A high school will be able to accommodate up to 1,200 students. We value the campus culture and will take a phased approach as we add new students. It may take several years to reach total capacity.
Posted  3 months  ago

With the added space in Oak Cliff, will we be adding Pre-K?

We are exploring the possibility of a Pre-K. However, there is no immediate plan.
We are exploring the possibility of a Pre-K. However, there is no immediate plan.
Posted  3 months  ago

How will the new property affect staffing needs?

We won’t have a list of specific personnel needs until the master plan is complete.
We won’t have a list of specific personnel needs until the master plan is complete.
Posted  3 months  ago

Will there be a locked storage space for testing equipment/materials?

Yes. There will be a dedicated space for all testing materials and equipment.
Yes. There will be a dedicated space for all testing materials and equipment.
Posted  3 months  ago

Will the elementary building be getting improvements/added space?

The new high school and middle school construction will not impact the current elementary building. However, we are exploring options…
The new high school and middle school construction will not impact the current elementary building. However, we are exploring options that may reduce middle school use of the elementary building, which could provide more space for the elementary campus.
Posted  3 months  ago

Will the current middle school be remodeled?

The focus for middle school students will be on the construction of a new middle school in Duncanville after the…
The focus for middle school students will be on the construction of a new middle school in Duncanville after the completion of the new high school. The timeline for the new middle school will depend upon the completion of the high school and the achievement of enrollment goals. We are assessing what updates may be made to the Oak Cliff secondary campus.
Posted  3 months  ago
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