LaFontaine Preparatory School (abbreviated LPS) is a private, nonsectarian school located in Richmond, Kentucky, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade.
Within the school's first year of being open, the school enrolled 13 Pre-Kindergarten students. Over time, LaFontaine Preparatory School became a non-profit Private school and added more grades as the school grew.
Educational philosophy LaFontaine describes its approach as "dynamic learning experiences" in a "microschool" setting, with small class sizes, so teachers can deeply understand each student's strengths, challenges, and passions.
Some outstanding features of LaFontaine's educational program include:
Three recesses per day to encourage movement and student engagement Montessori-inspired learning in the early grades for social development and critical thinking Engineering education introduced as early as 2nd grade, with four sessions per week Monthly field trips to extend learning outside the classroom
Family involvement is emphasized, and LPS reports high attendance (around 95%) at parent-teacher conferences.
Developments In 2023, there was a proposal and public discussion for LPS to become a charter school with Madison County Public Schools potentially becoming Kentucky's first charter school, however, the proposal was declined by the Madison County Public School Board of Education.
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