We currently offer grades K-12, and AM/PM Half-Day Kinder. Grade levels might be combined into one room with one teacher if there are fewer than 4 students in a grade level. We believe that mixing age groups (similar to the Montessori style) is beneficial for students to learn to work with others.

What are the school hours? (School Year 2025-2026)

Core classes will be held 9am-3:30pm from Monday-Friday. Drop-off begins no earlier than 8:30am Monday-Friday. Pickup begins at 3:30pm Monday-Friday and your student must be picked up by 3:45pm unless you make prior arrangements with us.

Fridays are designated as Flexible Fridays for our students. Mornings will be core academic time and afternoons will be required electives. Our Friday schedule allows for students to attend appointments during the day, but attendance is required without an excused absense.

Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm is included in the cost of tuition. This amount is not tax deductible.

Before school care is 7:30am-8:30am, by appointment only (extra charge for requests with less than 24 hour notice). There is an additional fee for these hours. This amount is tax deductible until age 13.

After school care is 3:30pm-5:30pm., by appointment only (extra charge for requests with less than 24 hour notice). There is an additional fee for these hours. This amount is tax deductible until age 13.

Do you offer classes for homeschoolers?

No, we do not have a part-time, single-day, or hybrid programs for homeschoolers, as it is disruptive to our full-time students.

Do you have a parent communication platform?

Yes, we use MySchoolWorx, plus Facebook posts, emergency text alerts, and email blasts to keep parents up to date on happenings in the classroom and at the school.

Do you have a library?

Yes! We have a very well-stocked library (over 3,000 books). We have a part-time librarian and an online checkout system.

Our library wishist is currently on Amazon.

Do you offer Spring Break or Summer Camps?

Learn more about our Spring Break and Summer Camps here.

Do you offer Half-Day Kindergarten?

Yes. All Kindergarten is Monday-Friday. AM Kinder is 9:00am - 12:00pm. PM Kinder is 12:30pm - 3:30pm.

Do you offer a sports program?

Not at this time; however, we would love to partner with a local sports league in the future.

What curriculum do you use? Is it accredited?

We have a educator-driven, TEKS-aligned curriculum that is tailored to each student and grade level and teacher. Chromebooks are incorporated into the curriculum for all students for research, typing, coding, foreign language, presentations, and projects.

Our school has begun the process of school-wide accreditation with Cognia, and while it is generally a 1-3 year process, we anticipate our final review before the end of this school year.

If you intend to transfer to a local high school after attending LCA (before we receive full accreditation), please inquire with that school about their non-accreditation policies for transfer students. CISD schools that do not accept non-accredited transfer students include The Woodlands High School and The Woodlands College Park High School.

We believe that elementary students should do more hands on learning, and have plenty of time outside and moving around. There will be minimal work on computers until 4th grade.

What is your student to teacher ratio?

We cap classes at 8-10 students per teacher.

Do you offer scholarships?

We will offer a limited number of Need-Based Tuition Assistance packages on a need basis each year.

We will also offer a Work-Study Program if your child is over 14 and wants to help work to reduce their tuition up to $200/month. This requires staying until 4:00pm and doing 15-30 minutes of clean up after school each day.

We also offer a Parent Volunteer Program that can help reduce tuition through volunteer hours at our school and is open for both students and parents.

Other scholarship opportunities include:

ACE Scholarships for income-based assistance
SSA Student Activist Scholarship for secular high school students
Out for Education for LGBTQIA+ students

What is your tuition cost?

Please see our Tuition & Fees page.

Do you have school counselors?

Not at this time, but we will have a certified school counselor before the end of our first school year.

We also have several counslors and therapsists we recommend and we do allow third-party providers access to our Meeting Room during the day for on-site services. A list of our Recommended Family Resources is here.

What type of security is in place at your school?

We do not have plans for a clear backpack policy or metal detectors at the school, because we feel is creates an unhealthy school environment for children. However, we do take security seriously in the wake of everything going on in America.

Our entire school is surrounded by a tall wrought iron security fence and security gates. Every door has an RFID scanner to enter, and it logs all scanned ID badges. All drop-off students and all campus visitors must enter through a secure front lobby. All campus visitors must be escorted into the building by a staff member. No students are allowed to leave campus without permission during school hours.

All students and visitors are subject to random bag inspections without cause, per our Student and Parent Handbook. We have Vape/Bullying Detectors in every student bathroom., and there is a zero tolerance policy for drugs or weapons on campus.

What is your school calendar?

We have our own school calendar* but follow Conroe ISD for school closures related to weather or emergencies. We are located at the boundary between Magnolia ISD and Conroe ISD, but most staff and students live within CISD boundaries.

Our academic calendar is structured to run from the first full week of August to the last full week of May, with a focus on student well-being and family convenience.

This schedule is intentional, as it:

Supports Family Travel: By including five total breaks (two each in fall and spring, plus a winter break), we align with major school holidays and offer additional "Flex Weeks" in October and April. This allows families with children in multiple public and private schools to travel during peak holidays, while also giving those with flexible schedules the option to travel during off-peak times. These Flex Weeks can also be used to schedule time-consuming annual appointments, catch up on makeup work, or focus on Genius Hour projects or special side projects during the year.
Combats Summer Slide: We believe a shorter summer break is essential. Reducing the gap between mid-May and late-August helps limit Summer Slide, ensuring students retain more learning year-to-year.
Promotes Rest and Recharge: Sporadic, balanced breaks throughout the school year benefit the entire community—parents, teachers, and students alike—by providing consistent opportunities to rest and recharge.
Allows For Mental Health Weeks: There is always a Flex Week in October and again in April. The puropse of this is mutli-fold.
1. Mental Health Week
2. Off-Peak Fall and Spring Break Week
3. Special Project Week for Teachers
4. Special Project Week for Students
5. Catch-Up/Tutoring Week for Students

Do you have a Student Code of Conduct?

Our Student and Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct can be downloaded here. All students and parents must sign and agree to abide by the handbook.

What is your Student Cell Phone Policy?

In light of the recent decisions by the State of Texas and CISD, our student cell phone policy allows more flexibility for students and parents, and can be downloaded here.

Where are you located?

We are be located four miles West of IH-45 and one half mile North of FM 1488 on Pin Oak Drive. (map & photo below)

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