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Feel like something's missing in your child's educational experience? More and more SCV parents are choosing private or charter schools that seem to better coordinate with their family's unique needs and goals.
Here are two - Legacy Christian Academy and SCVi Charter School - that set the bar in their respective categories. Now's the time to plan for the 2015-16 school year!

Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy is committed to providing a comprehensive, rigorous and well-rounded preparatory education to students in Kindergarten through eighth grade within a Christian, family-oriented, safe learning environment. 257-7377

The Legacy Way
Legacy is committed to pursuing these core values...

• a rigorous and challenging academic program that includes a low student-teacher ratio and state-of-the-art curriculum.

• a technologically-advanced, progressive educational philosophy where computer training and STEM are emphasized and students engage in relevant subjects to encourage educational and vocational preparation for the 21st century.

• an educational program that emphasizes excellence in written communication, public speaking and interpersonal skills.

• a comprehensive enrichment program that includes computer technology, Bible, art, music, library skills, PE, Spanish and Chinese.

• a distinctly-Christian culture where Jesus Christ is exalted and the Bible is viewed as truth.

• a morally-safe and secure environment where a high standard of behavior is enforced and where students feel safe, encouraged and supported.

• a service-oriented atmosphere where parental input is respected and feedback is appreciated.

• a family-oriented environment where faculty and parents work together to create a special, unique place for young people to grow cognitively and spiritually.

SCVi Charter School
Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School (SCVi) in
Castaic is iLEAD's founding school. This tuition-free public
Kinder-through-12th charter school offers one-on-one
individualized learning through project-based education, multi-aged classrooms, a rigorous International Baccalaureate program for upper grades and a focus on social emotional growth and learning for all grades. They are now accepting names for the 2015-16 school year lottery. 800-925-1502


What does iLead Stand For?
International
Learning foreign languages and cultures makes learners compassionate, open-minded world citizens.

Leadership
Practicing leadership from a young age prepares learners for a lifetime of listening, collaborating and inspiring-leading.

Entrepreneurial Development
Encouraging learners to work in teams, take risks and learn from failure nurtures the ability to innovate and ignites the entrepreneurial spirit.

Arts
Creating and exploring the world through the artistic experience enhances all subject areas.

Design
Participating in project-based learning leads to more meaningful experiences and a deeper understanding.