About Our Charter Schools
Lake Charles Louisiana Charter Academy Welcomes You
Principle: Dr. Pamela Quebedeaux
General School Information
Lake Charles Charter Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school. The school incorporates research-based curriculum and instructional methodologies into an enriched program that emphasizes a culture of student safety and success. focused on academic rigor, citizenship, and experiential learning where teachers and students apply character education, civic responsibility, and community engagement within the school and across the community.
Lake Charles Charter Academy will integrate community partners in learning activities that make it a model for academic achievement, data-driven instruction, youth development, postsecondary/workforce preparation, and community collaboration while becoming a center of community support, civic participation, and community engagement.
Mission
Engaged, Empowered, Inspired Leaders Achieving Superior Performance.
Programs and Services
Parent access to PowerSchool’s Student Information System
Enforced uniform policy
Before and aftercare
Free/reduced lunch program
3160 Power Center Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70607.
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy Welcomes You
August 2014: Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy becomes of two more charter schools to open in Calcasieu Parish...Serving Pre-K - 8th grade.
Principal: Kimberly Lewis
General School Information
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school. The school incorporates research-based curriculum and instructional methodologies into an enriched program that emphasizes a culture of student safety and success. focused on academic rigor, citizenship, and experiential learning where teachers and students apply character education, civic responsibility, and community engagement within the school and across the community.
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy integrates community partners in learning activities that make it a model for academic achievement, data-driven instruction, youth development, postsecondary/workforce preparation, and community collaboration while becoming a center of community support, civic participation, and community engagement.
Eligibility
SWLCA is open to all PreK-8 students in Southwest Louisiana.
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Programs and Services
Personalized Learning Plans
Parent access to PowerSchool’s Student Information System
Enforced uniform policy
Before and aftercare
Free/reduced lunch program
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1700 E. McNeese St. Lake Charles, LA 70607
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Lake Charles College Prep Welcomes You
August 2014: Lake Charles College Prep became the second of two charter schools to open in Calcasieu Parish...Serving 9th - 12th grade.
Principal: Jennifer Zeringue
General School Information
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Tuition-free, public, charter school.
Private, site-based management.
Community integrated academic program and McNeese State University partnership.
9th-grade academy devoted to freshman scholars.
Common Core State Standard alignment and student success focus
College and career readiness implemented within individualized learning-paths
Partnerships with local organizations and professionals with shared academic vision.
Periodic assessments ensuring personalized learning plans for each student.
Parental access to testing, homework and attendance records via Power School portal.
Culture of learning where character and morals are part of the educational program.
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2750 Power Centre Parkway
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