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Are you located inside a church?

 www.facebook.com/IgniteCommunityGarland 

Building next to a church – Ethiopian Evangelical Believers Church (not affiliated)

Announcements:

Upcoming Meetings:

Meet the Teacher - Friday, August 2nd 4:30 - 6:30 pm @ ICS - Garland

Back-to-School Bash - Friday, August 9th 1:00 - 4:00 pm @ ICS - Garland

Brand Talking Points: Classical Academy

The Purpose of Ignite Community School: 

Ignite Community Schools is a nonprofit, tuition-free public charter school network that prepares students in educationally underserved communities for college success. Ignite provides a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, outstanding educators, character education, a strong culture of achievement, extracurricular activities, and support to help our students make significant academic gains.

Our Mission: 

Together with families and communities, Ignite Community School will foster a joyful academic experience that empowers scholars with the skills, moral compass, and confidence to become change agents in our society and build a better world!

Vision: 

Empowering economically disadvantaged children to create the opportunities they deserve! 

Guiding Principles/Core Values: 

We’re committed to helping prove what’s possible for public school students across Texas despite their lack of access to purposeful instruction. 

Core Values:

Integrity 

Resiliency 

Courage 

Equity

Love

Urgency

We Teach with Integrity because our principles don’t waver. 

We Thrive with Resilience no matter what the challenge. 

We Lead with Courage because our children deserve it. 

We Commit to Equity because it’s the right thing to do. 

We Foster Love for learning and each other. 

We move with Intentional Urgency because our children can’t wait to learn. 

We Read for Life 

Seven Sparks to Ignite Scholars for Global Change:

Students will recite these as part of the school creed daily

1. Striving for Excellence

2. Developing Leaders

3. Illustrating Determination

4. Setting Ambitious Goals

5. Fostering a Love of Learning

6. Believing in Imagination

7. Embracing Courage

Campus Talking Points: Add any talking points provided by campus below

• At Ignite Community School, we are dedicated to providing students with the core values they need to become successful citizens in life. Through our unique approach to teaching, we foster the development of important qualities such as integrity, resilience, and courage. Our emphasis on developing these values, along with a comprehensive academic education, allows students to build strong foundations for a successful future.

• Small class sizes; PreK4 & Kinder – 18:1 ratio, First thru Eighth grade– 22:1 ratio

• Incredibly Diverse in all aspects

• Offer athletics (flag football, basketball, volleyball, cheer and soccer)

• Other extracurricular clubs: Student council and NJHS (National Junior Honor Society) 

• Wide array of clubs to partake in as well

CAMPUS FAQ's

What school year was this campus first active?

2008

When is the 1st day of school?

Monday, August 05, 2024

When is the last day of School?

Friday, May 30, 2024

Are your students housed in separate buildings? If so, please explain.

Same building 

How many sections do you have per grade level?

PreK – 1

Kinder - 1

1st - 1

2nd - 1

3rd - 2

4th - 1

5th - 1

6th - 1

7th - 1

8th - 2

What is the student/teacher ratio per grade level?

PreK & K are 18:1   

First – Eighth are 22:1

Do you offer bilingual classes? If so, what grades?

No only ESL Education

What are your office hours during the school year?

7:15 am – 4:00 pm

What are the office hours during the summer?

June  8:30 am-1:30pm 

July  8:30 am-1:30 pm  

(Closed  July 1st – 5th)

Does your school offer a lunch program?

Do you serve breakfast?

Yes we offer a lunch program and serve breakfast

What are the class times for students?

Are these times different for Prek?

7:45 am – 3:30 pm for all grades

Do you offer an after-school program?

Who is the contact person for the after-school program?

Yes

Deanna Trimble – After School Coordinator

dtrimble@responsiveedtx.com

Part-time:  $140/m     3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Full-time:  $230/m     3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Where can uniforms be purchased?

Cook Embroidery – online store only 

Shirt samples available at campus for sizing

https://cookembroidery.mysimplestore.com

What extracurricular activities are offered at your campus?

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

Student Council

Athletics:  Volleyball, Flag Football, Cheer, Soccer, Basketball

Clubs:  Garden Club, Male Initiative Club (MIC), Emerging Lady Leaders Alliance (ELLA)

Do you offer AP courses? If so, what grades and courses?

Algebra I – 8th grade

English I – 8th grade

Advanced Math – 7th grade

Do you offer Dual Credit courses? If so, what grades and courses?

What college are these associated with?

No

Where can parents purchase school supplies?

https://www.educationalproducts.com/Shoppacks/

School ID:  GAR192

Supplies will be delivered to campus

-OR-

Store of preference

How can parents take a tour of your campus?

Contact the campus at 972-840-1100 to schedule a tour