Legacy Park - Resources for Closure

November 10, 2014
RE: Revocation and Closure of Honors Academy as Public Accredited School
Honors Academy Parents,
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is sending you this letter to confirm the revocation and closure of Honors
Academy and the seven campuses operating under the charter (Pinnacle School, Landmark School, Quest
Academy, Branch Park Academy, Legacy Park Preparatory, Creekview Academy, and Wilmer Academy) as public,
accredited schools. The charter holder sought relief from the revocation through an informal review, a review by the
State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) and an appeal to state District court. The charter holder has not
been successful and the SOAH administrative law judge signed the final order on May 20, 2014, making the
revocation of the charter final.
The TEA has a responsibility to students and state taxpayers to ensure that each charter school we authorize is
fulfilling its performance obligations. Honors Academy has not met its academic accountability requirements for the
past three years in which the state has issued accountability ratings. Honors Academy has had academically
unacceptable ratings in years 2010 and 2011 and an improvement required rating in 2013. These ratings caused the
charter to meet the criteria of default closure as cited in the Texas Education Code 12.115(c).
By state statute, Texas charter schools are independent public schools. Please be advised that any continued
operation of the campuses of the school, formerly known as Honors Academy, is under the auspices of a privately
operated school. Students enrolled in an Honors Academy campus are considered private school students and will
not be granted credit from a public, accredited school. Should students be offered the opportunity to graduate from
Honors, they will be graduating from a private school. The validity of a diploma from a private school will depend on
that school securing some form of accreditation. As TEA does not regulate private schools, TEA has no knowledge
whether the privately run Honors Academy has received an accreditation.
As public entities charter schools are the custodians of student permanent records. Since Honors Academy is no
longer a public school, parents are encouraged to get a copy of their student’s permanent records from the school
personnel. Attached, for your convenience, is a form to use when requesting a copy of your student’s permanent
record. Should you encounter any difficulties securing the records, you may contact the Complaints Management
department at TEA (see attachment).
To assist students and families in navigating a smooth transition to a new, public school, staff at the TEA have put
together the attached document of area charters to help you in your decision-making process. Also available are
online resources. Please contact Brandon Spenrath at 512-463-4047 in the Division of Charter School
Administration for assistance and direction to available resources.
Sincerely,
Heather Mauzé, Director
Division of Charter School Administration
Attachment
Student Records
Request
By this communication, I am requesting a copy of the student records for the following named student.
Fill in ALL boxes
Date of Request (MM/DD/YYYY)
Name of Requestor (Full Name)
Student's Full Name (at time of enrollment)
Check Relationship of Requestor to Student Named Above (Per FERPA requirements, records will NOT be released
unless the form is signed by the parent/guardian of the student OR the adult student.)
Adult Student name above
(for students 18 years or older)
OR
Legal Guardian of minor students named above
(for students under 18)
Student's Social Security Number
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
Requestor's Phone Number
Fax Number
Mailing Address of Location Where Records Should Be Retained
Signature of Adult Student OR Legal Guardian of Minor Student
Printed Name
Requests should be completed, signed and submitted via US Postal mail or fax to:
Legacy Park Preparatory
607 S. Madison Street
Kaufman, TX 75142
Telephone:
Fax:
972-932-3814
972-932-8366
Open‐EnrollmentCharterCampuses
within35Milesof
HonorsAcademy–LegacyParkPreparatory
603 S Madison, Kaufman 75142 RANCH ACADEMY 3120 VZCR 2318 CANTON 75103 (903) 479‐3601 Enrollment: 57 Grades Served: 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 22.2 miles EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 1 302 N TOWN E BLVD SUNNYVALE 75182 (214) 628‐9152 Enrollment: 203 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Distance: 22.8 miles A+ ACADEMY 10327 RYLIE RD DALLAS 75227 (972) 557‐5578 Enrollment: 995 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 23.3 miles DALLAS CAN ACADEMY AT PLEASANT GROVE 1227 N MASTERS DR DALLAS 75217 (972) 225‐1194 Enrollment: 524 Grades Served: 09 10 11 12 Distance: 24.7 miles LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY MESQUITE 790 WINDBELL CIR MESQUITE 75149 (469) 206‐2220 Enrollment: 428 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 24.7 miles GOLDEN RULE SOUTHWEST
10747 BRUTON RD DALLAS 75217 (214) 333‐9330 Enrollment: 208 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 Distance: 24.8 miles MEDLOCK YOUTH VILLAGE 1508 E LANGDON RD DALLAS 75241 (972) 225‐9735 Enrollment: 131 Grades Served: 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 26.4 miles INSPIRED VISION ACADEMY EL
8421 BOHANNON DR DALLAS 75217 (214) 391‐7964 Enrollment: 500 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 Distance: 26.4 miles INSPIRED VISION ACADEMY MIDDLE
8501 BRUTON RD DALLAS 75217 (972) 285‐5758 Enrollment: 581 Grades Served: 06 07 08 09 10 Distance: 26.5 miles NOVA ACADEMY (SOUTHEAST) 8301 BRUTON RD DALLAS 75217 (214) 309‐9030 Enrollment: 244 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 Distance: 26.7 miles EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 2 8200 SCHRADE RD ROWLETT 75088 (972) 412‐8080 Enrollment: 159 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Distance: 26.9 miles LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY DALLAS 8510 MILITARY PKWY DALLAS 75227 (469) 206‐2190 Enrollment: 367 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 27.1 miles Campuses within 35 Miles of Honors Academy – Legacy Park Preparatory Page 1 of 4 NOVA ACADEMY PRICHARD 2800 PRICHARD DALLAS 75227 (972) 808‐7470 Enrollment: 436 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Distance: 27.5 miles VISTA ACADEMY OF DALLAS
7300 BRUTON RD DALLAS 75217 (214) 792‐9331 Enrollment: 230 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 27.5 miles DRAW ACADEMY EARLY LEARNING
CENTER 2800 PRICHARD LN DALLAS 75227 (713) 706‐3729 Enrollment: 149 Grades Served: PK Distance: 27.6 miles AIA LANCASTER EL 901 E BELTLINE RD LANCASTER 75146 (972) 227‐2105 Enrollment: 17 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 Distance: 27.6 miles AIA LANCASTER MIDDLE
901 E BELTLINE RD LANCASTER 75146 (972) 227‐2105 Enrollment: 0 Grades Served: 07 08 Distance: 27.6 miles SHEKINAH RADIANCE ACADEMY (DALLAS CENTER) 201 N ERBY CAMPBELL BLVD ROYSE CITY 75189 (972) 636‐0055 Enrollment: 141 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 Distance: 28.0 miles NOVA ACADEMY 6459 SCYENE RD DALLAS 75227 (214) 381‐3422 Enrollment: 200 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 Distance: 28.8 miles LIFE SCHOOL LANCASTER
950 S I‐35 E LANCASTER 75146 (972) 274‐7950 Enrollment: 667 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 Distance: 29.1 miles DALLAS CAN ACADEMY ‐ GRANT EAST
2901 MORGAN DR DALLAS 75241 (214) 944‐1985 Enrollment: 0 Grades Served: 09 10 11 12 Distance: 30.0 miles VISTA ACADEMY OF GARLAND
3024 ANITA DR GARLAND 75041 (972) 840‐1100 Enrollment: 310 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 30.6 miles SHEKINAH RADIANCE ACADEMY (GARLAND) 10715 GARLAND RD STE 100 DALLAS 75218 (214) 320‐2500 Enrollment: 115 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Distance: 30.8 miles HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY ‐
GARLAND 2302 FIREWHEEL PKWY GARLAND 75040 (972) 212‐4777 Enrollment: 673 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 31.4 miles ST ANTHONY ACADEMY 3732 MYRTLE STREET DALLAS 75215 (214) 421‐3645 Enrollment: 203 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 Distance: 31.5 miles ST ANTHONY SCHOOL
3732 MYRTLE ST DALLAS 75215 (214) 421‐3645 Enrollment: 108 Grades Served: 06 07 08 Distance: 31.5 miles EAST GRAND PREPARATORY
6211 E GRAND BLVD DALLAS 75223 (214) 824‐4747 Enrollment: 203 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 31.6 miles LUMIN LINDSLEY PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 7130 LINDSLEY AVE DALLAS 75223 (214) 321‐9155 Enrollment: 273 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 Distance: 31.7 miles ALPHA CHARTER SCHOOL
701 W STATE ST GARLAND 75040 (972) 272‐2173 Enrollment: 116 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 31.8 miles GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY ‐
MIDDLE ‐ H S 1015 E WHEATLAND RD DALLAS 75241 (214) 375‐1921 Enrollment: 338 Grades Served: 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 31.9 miles Campuses within 35 Miles of Honors Academy – Legacy Park Preparatory Page 2 of 4 GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY ‐EL 6103 UNIVERSITY HILLS BLVD DALLAS 75241 (214) 375‐2039 Enrollment: 441 Grades Served: EE PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 Distance: 32.0 miles LIFE SCHOOL RED OAK
777 S I 35 E RED OAK 75154 (469) 552‐9200 Enrollment: 1774 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 32.4 miles KIPP TRUTH ACADEMY 3200 S LANCASTER RD STE 230A DALLAS 75216 (214) 375‐8326 Enrollment: 376 Grades Served: 04 05 06 07 08 Distance: 32.4 miles CHILDREN FIRST OF DALLAS 425 E WHEATLAND RD DALLAS 75241 (214) 371‐2545 Enrollment: 0 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Distance: 32.4 miles VISTA ACADEMY OF DESOTO
1121 E PLEASANT RUN RD DESOTO 75115 (972) 316‐3663 Enrollment: 129 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 32.7 miles TEXAS SERENITY ACADEMY
8612 TRIPPIE ST LANCASTER 75214 Enrollment: 0 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 32.9 miles DALLAS PRIME PREP 330 E ANN ARBOR DALLAS 75053 (214) 473‐5504 Enrollment: 259 Grades Served: 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 33.1 miles LIFE SCHOOL OAK CLIFF
4400 S R L THORNTON FWY DALLAS 75224 (214) 376‐8200 Enrollment: 1520 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 33.3 miles UPLIFT EDUCATION‐PEAK PREP PRI
4605 LIVE OAK ST DALLAS 75204 (214) 821‐7325 Enrollment: 503 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 Distance: 33.3 miles UPLIFT EDUCATION‐PEAK PREP H S 4605 LIVE OAK DALLAS 75204 (214) 821‐7325 Enrollment: 410 Grades Served: 09 10 11 12 Distance: 33.4 miles UPLIFT EDUCATION ‐ UPLIFT LUNA SECONDARY 2625 ELM ST DALLAS 75226 (214) 445‐3300 Enrollment: 0 Grades Served: 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 33.4 miles UPLIFT EDUCATION ‐UPLIFT LUNA PREPARATORY SECONDAR 2625 ELM ST DALLAS 75226 (214) 445‐3300 Enrollment: 413 Grades Served: 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 33.4 miles UPLIFT EDUCATION‐PEAK PREP MIDDLE 5635 BRYAN ST DALLAS 75204 (214) 276‐5200 Enrollment: 305 Grades Served: 06 07 08 Distance: 33.4 miles DALLAS CAN ACADEMY CHARTER
4621 ROSS AVE DALLAS 75204 (214) 824‐4226 Enrollment: 503 Grades Served: 09 10 11 12 Distance: 33.6 miles SAU CAMPUS 414 S R L THORNTON DALLAS 75203 (214) 860‐4370 Enrollment: 52 Grades Served: 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 33.8 miles FAITH FAMILY ACADEMY OF OAK CLIFF 300 W KIEST BLVD DALLAS 75224 (214) 375‐7682 Enrollment: 359 Grades Served: 09 10 11 12 Distance: 33.8 miles FAITH FAMILY ACADEMY OF OAK CLIFF 300 W KIEST BLVD DALLAS 75224 (214) 375‐7682 Enrollment: 1321 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 Distance: 33.8 miles FAITH FAMILY ACADEMY OF OAK CLIFF 300 W KIEST BLVD DALLAS 75224 (214) 375‐7682 Enrollment: 502 Grades Served: 06 07 08 Distance: 33.8 miles Campuses within 35 Miles of Honors Academy – Legacy Park Preparatory Page 3 of 4 ACADEMY OF DALLAS 1030 OAK PARK DR DALLAS 75232 (214) 371‐9600 Enrollment: 603 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Distance: 34.1 miles TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY
808 N EWING DALLAS 75203 (214) 942‐8846 Enrollment: 1732 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 34.1 miles PEGASUS CHARTER H S 601 N AKARD ST STE 203 DALLAS 75201 (214) 740‐9991 Enrollment: 726 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 34.2 miles HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY ‐
DALLAS 11995 FORESTGATE DR DALLAS 75243 (972) 234‐7878 Enrollment: 1207 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Distance: 34.3 miles LA ACADEMIA DE ESTRELLAS
125 SUNSET DALLAS 75208 (214) 946‐8908 Enrollment: 1059 Grades Served: EE PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Distance: 34.4 miles DALLAS CAN ACADEMY CHARTER‐
OAK CLIFF 325 W 12TH DALLAS 75208 (214) 943‐2244 Enrollment: 700 Grades Served: 09 10 11 12 Distance: 34.5 miles UPLIFT EDUCATION ‐ LUNA PREPARATORY ‐ PRI 2020 N LAMAR IRVING 75202 (469) 621‐8552 Enrollment: 355 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 Distance: 34.5 miles UPLIFT EDUCATION ‐ LAUREATE PREP MIDDLE 2020 N LAMAR ST STE 100 DALLAS 75202 (214) 442‐7882 Enrollment: 0 Grades Served: 06 07 08 Distance: 34.5 miles UPLIFT EDUCATION‐HAMPTON PREP H S 8915 S HAMPTON RD DALLAS 75232 (972) 421‐1982 Enrollment: 296 Grades Served: 09 10 11 12 Distance: 34.6 miles UPLIFT EDUCATION‐HAMPTON PREP MIDDLE 8915 S HAMPTON RD DALLAS 75232 (972) 421‐1982 Enrollment: 293 Grades Served: 06 07 08 Distance: 34.6 miles UPLIFT EDUCATION‐HAMPTON PREP PRI 8915 S HAMPTON RD DALLAS 75232 (972) 421‐1982 Enrollment: 361 Grades Served: EE PK KG 01 02 03 04 05 Distance: 34.6 miles GOLDEN RULE DESOTO 135 W WINTERGREEN RD DESOTO 75115 (469) 248‐4463 Enrollment: 200 Grades Served: PK KG 01 02 03 04 Distance: 34.6 miles UPLIFT EDUCATION ‐ PINNACLE PREP PRI 2510 S VERNON AVE DALLAS 75224 (214) 442‐6100 Enrollment: 370 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 Distance: 34.6 miles INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS (ILT) 3301 N SHILOH GARLAND 75044 (972) 414‐8000 Enrollment: 840 Grades Served: KG 01 02 03 04 05 Distance: 34.6 miles INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS ‐ GARLAND MIDDLE 3301 N SHILOH RD GARLAND 75044 (972) 414‐8000 Enrollment: 401 Grades Served: 06 07 08 Distance: 34.6 miles INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS ‐ GARLAND H S 2256 ARAPAHO RD GARLAND 75044 (972) 414‐8000 Enrollment: 153 Grades Served: 09 10 11 Distance: 35.0 miles Campuses within 35 Miles of Honors Academy – Legacy Park Preparatory Page 4 of 4 Finding and Using the Map of Texas Charter Schools
Visit the TEA home page at tea.texas.gov, click on Texas Schools:
On the menu that drops down, click on Charter Schools:
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On the Charter Schools home page, scroll down to the Resources for Parents and Students section and click on Finding a
charter school:
Under Finding a Charter School, clicking on the first link (map of Texas charter schools) will open the Map of Texas
Charter Schools page.
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The map shows all open-enrollment charter campuses in Texas. In order to narrow the results, click on the box(es) next
to the appropriate grade levels. To limit the results even further, enter an address in the box and change the dropdown
to the number of miles away from the address. For instance, you may enter your home address and limit the results to
only show the charter campuses within 10 miles of your home.
#1 - Check the grade you need
#2 - Change the “Any” to the
number of miles away you need
#3 - Enter your address and
then click “Apply.”
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The map will now show just the charter campuses within the specified range that serve the grades checked. The
list at the bottom of the page shows these same schools.
Zoom in and
out
View the charter’s website
and see more details.
Click on Details to get more information about the school:
If you have any questions, please call 512-463-9575 or email [email protected].
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CLOSURES AND OTHER INTERRUPTIONS IN SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Q: If a charter school my child is attending closes, what options are available for my child?
A: Parents may seek educational options for their children at:
 other charter schools approved for the geographical boundary the student lives in,
 the traditional school district in which the student resides,
 private schools, or
 home-school options.
Q: May another charter school deny enrollment to my student?
A: Charter schools are required to offer services to students in their approved geographic boundaries if
there is space available for the student, and the student is age/grade appropriate to attend the
charter school. Parents will need to provide a birth certificate and proof of residency to enroll their
child. Shot records will need to be provided within the first 30 days of enrollment. A charter may not
prohibit a student from attending school pending receipt of transcripts or records from the school
district or open-enrollment charter the student previously attended.
Q: May a traditional school district deny my student?
A: Traditional school districts are required to accept any students who reside in their geographic
boundaries. Parents will need to provide a birth certificate and proof of residency to enroll their
child. Shot records will need to be provided within the first 30 days of enrollment. A school district
may not prohibit a student from attending school pending receipt of transcripts or records from the
school district or open-enrollment charter the student previously attended. The following site
provides additional information about enrolling your child in a traditional school district:
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=25769817423.
Q: If my child is transferring from one school to another what steps do I take to ensure a smooth
transition?
A: Return any instructional materials that belong to the school. Ensure you have the belongings of your
students. You may request a copy of your student records and immunization records from the
charter school; however, the new charter or school district will send a request to the sending school
for the official records.
Q: Where can I find additional information about other educational opportunities for my student?
A: The charter school website http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=25769814742 has a resource
section for parents and students. An interactive map is available at
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4_wide.aspx?id=25769814767 for parents to type in their address in
the text box in order to find charter schools in their area or to determine the traditional district of
residence.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CLOSURES AND OTHER INTERRUPTIONS IN SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Q: How are parents to know if it is a good charter school?
A: Resources are available to help parents make informed decisions about their school choice options.
The following links may be useful in your search for the best educational opportunity for your
children:
 Accountability ratings at http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/;
 Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) reports and Texas Academic Performance Reports
(TAPR) at http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/aeis/;
 Charter Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) results
at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=6491;
 Accreditation statuses at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=2147494532&menu_id=2147483702; and
 Financial audits at http://tuna.tea.state.tx.us/audit/PDFviewer.asp.
Q: What resources are available locally?
A: The Texas Education Agency coordinates educational services with the state’s twenty regional
educational service centers (ESCs). A map to discover the ESC in your area may be found at the
following site: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/regional_services/esc/.
Q: Is there a FAQ that offers answers to general educational questions?
A: The Office of General Inquiry has a wide range of topics concerning traditional education. The site
can be accessed at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=3032.
Q: What does it mean for a school district to be accredited?
A: Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 19 Section §97.1055(a)(1)(A) requires the commissioner of
education to assign an accreditation status to every public school district in the state. The
accreditation status of a public school district is determined by the district’s ability to meet specific
academic and financial standards established in Texas Education Code (TEC), §39.052(b) and (c).
Q: What are attendance requirements for students?
A: The Texas Education Code (TEC) outlines the compulsory attendance laws for our state. Any child
who is enrolled in a traditional district or charter school must comply with §25.085 which requires
children who are least six years of age to attend a public school until the student’s 18th birthday.
Q: Do parents and/or guardians have responsibilities to ensure an education for their children?
A: Yes, parents and guardians have responsibilities to ensure that children under their care have access
to educational services through: traditional school districts, charter schools, private schools, or homeschool options. The Texas Education Code (TEC) outlines the compulsory attendance laws for our
state. Any child who is enrolled in a traditional district or charter school must comply with §25.085
which requires children who are least six years of age to attend a public school until the student’s
18th birthday.
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