20-2018 Submission Public Hearing by the Board of Education of Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools - Lighthouse Community Charter School - Petition and Proposed Charter - Grades K-8 - July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2026 (5 Year Renewal).
Hi my name is Jack Mendoza and I am a student in 2nd grade. I like my school and I am learning a lot. Please don’t close the school! Because I want to keep on being supported until I graduate.
I like that my mom works at Lighthouse. I like that I can go to school with my sister. I like that I learn a lot of math. I like Ms. Vasquez and Ms Hernandez.
As a supporter of Lighthouse Community Because I have been in this school for 8 years, I have 2 students, one in second grade and one in seventh grade, for me the school is very complete and supports our children always, in my case I have always been listened to and respected, my children are happy and as a parent I am very happy with the communication I maintain with my children's teachers. I hope they do not close the school because it is a very good school and we need more schools like lighthouse. It makes both parents and students feel happy and respected.
Mi total apoyo a la escuela Light House por su excelente enseñanza, contribuyendo en estos 14 años a la educación, formación y desarrollo de los niños y niñas de esta comunidad.
I have three children two of which have graduated from lighthouse. This school's mission does an excellent job at clearing the path for students to pursue higher education. As two of my children attend universities, University of California, Berkeley and California State, Sacramento. One third grader that attends Lighthouse, although covid is making it hard for them to exercise interactive learning they're still hanging in there. Despite my older ones expressing to me that there is an educational gap in the studies that they received; versus other students, lighthouse did a good job at being able to provide them with adequate classes with the scarce funding that they were provided. Lighthouse is an operating testament to exemplify that a underserved school can accomplish the goal of being a gateway school to higher education for minorities of the residing east oakland community.
As a former staff member of Lighthouse Community Public Schools and a current Board Member, I want to advocate for the renewal of Lighthouse K-8. This school meets the criteria for a five-year renewal, but it is so much more than that. It is a school that is deeply rooted in East Oakland and committed to equity, social justice, and academic rigor. As a learning organization, we will always be working in concert with students and families to improve our program and outcomes. And we will do so in a way that truly prepares students to be Change Makers within the community.
I fully support Lighthouse Community Charter School's renewal. I have had the opportunity to get to know many of the teachers and administrators over the past few years. They go far and above the requirements and expectations of their jobs. They hold all of their students to a high standard and genuinely want what is best for them. The importance of the school in the community cannot be overstated. I am excited to see Lighthouse continue to serve and strengthen this community.
My son (7th grade) attends Lighthouse Community Charter and has been a student there since Kindergarten. My nephew(6th grade)has been a student at Lighthouse since kindergarten. Our family 100% supports Lighthouse because it’s important that our kids have a quality education with staff member such as the LCC members who care about their well being and academic success. LCC Is not just a school, it’s an extended family where our kids grow and learn together. I personally feel Lighthouse Charter should be renewed for another 5 years because the teachers are committed to ensuring that my kids are properly educated. I work at a local hospital in the emergency department and 2020 has been extremely rough. However, one of the bright spots I can truly appreciate is the fact that I know LCC Is dedicated to the students and families 100% at all times. It’s a great feeling knowing I can reach out to my son’s teacher or a LCC staff member for a progress report or they proactively contact me.
Lighthouse is a school that provides a safe environment that grants students K-12 the capability to have the resources to learn. The teachers and staff are devoted to help all students, especially the black and latino community. Lighthouse deserves the 5 year renewal so they can support the youth community.
Please support the renewal of Lighthouse Community Charter School. Lighthouse provides a rigorous and loving environment for students, with engaged families, hard working and knowledgeable teachers who go above and beyond for every child, and a leadership team that supports and develops a team culture of being relentless, relational, and rigorous. Families have been clear through their entrusting of their children, waitlisting when space is tight, and enrollment of siblings and other family members year after year that Lighthouse is an option that should continue to be available in East Oakland. This is a school where students learn and are cared for, even during a pandemic.
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A mi me gusta la escuela bien apoyo y atención para los niños casi todos mis hijos an atendido esa escuela. Aprenden mucho los maestros se esfuerzan por ellos y me gustaría ver a mis dos hijos más chicos graduarse de ahí.
Hi My name is Bella Mendoza and I go to lighthouse community CHARTER school. I am in 7th grade and I want to support Lighthouse because it has taught me to be a leader and show others the correct thing to do. Lighthouse is a community where we all share and support each other. We represent core values like Love, Community, social Justice, etc. Me as a student wants lighthouse to stay as a school because the teachers listen to my opionion and there are really great friends to make! I have also learned a lot during my past years here at lighthouse.
Lighthouse Community Charter Public School (K-12) should remain open for our young kids and teenagers to have a place where they can feel safe and learn. Eventually these young boys and girls will make a positive impact in our community and I am sure they will give back to us and all who have support them! Please keep our school open for all!! Thank you for your time!
Lighthouse Community Charter's charter should absolutely be renewed. The love and support for every student and family member is apparent throughout the campus and through the way educators talk about and take pride in their school community. Their love and support grounds them in their data driven and equity-centered work that pushes students and educators to show up for each other everyday and do high quality work in order to continue to grow and succeed. I have witnessed incredible showcases at Lighthouse's Expo from Kindergarten to High School, where the love of learning and showing off what they know is something I was beyond lucky to be apart of.
Lighthouse is an asset to the community and should remain open. It offers a focus that other schools in the area do not with its connection to EL. It supports all students in the community with many resources to support learners both academically and emotionally. Please keep Lighthouse Open!
Lighthouse Community Charter School is an excellent school that provides education to its community.
Hi my name is Jack Mendoza and I am a student in 2nd grade. I like my school and I am learning a lot. Please don’t close the school! Because I want to keep on being supported until I graduate.
I wouldn't want Lighthouse to close its doors because first we would need more schools, my point is to prevent overfilling classes with students.
I like that my mom works at Lighthouse. I like that I can go to school with my sister. I like that I learn a lot of math. I like Ms. Vasquez and Ms Hernandez.
We need your support for our students so they have a good education for a better California , thank you very much.
As a supporter of Lighthouse Community Because I have been in this school for 8 years, I have 2 students, one in second grade and one in seventh grade, for me the school is very complete and supports our children always, in my case I have always been listened to and respected, my children are happy and as a parent I am very happy with the communication I maintain with my children's teachers. I hope they do not close the school because it is a very good school and we need more schools like lighthouse. It makes both parents and students feel happy and respected.
Mi total apoyo a la escuela Light House por su excelente enseñanza, contribuyendo en estos 14 años a la educación, formación y desarrollo de los niños y niñas de esta comunidad.
I have three children two of which have graduated from lighthouse. This school's mission does an excellent job at clearing the path for students to pursue higher education. As two of my children attend universities, University of California, Berkeley and California State, Sacramento. One third grader that attends Lighthouse, although covid is making it hard for them to exercise interactive learning they're still hanging in there. Despite my older ones expressing to me that there is an educational gap in the studies that they received; versus other students, lighthouse did a good job at being able to provide them with adequate classes with the scarce funding that they were provided. Lighthouse is an operating testament to exemplify that a underserved school can accomplish the goal of being a gateway school to higher education for minorities of the residing east oakland community.
As a former staff member of Lighthouse Community Public Schools and a current Board Member, I want to advocate for the renewal of Lighthouse K-8. This school meets the criteria for a five-year renewal, but it is so much more than that. It is a school that is deeply rooted in East Oakland and committed to equity, social justice, and academic rigor. As a learning organization, we will always be working in concert with students and families to improve our program and outcomes. And we will do so in a way that truly prepares students to be Change Makers within the community.
I fully support Lighthouse Community Charter School's renewal. I have had the opportunity to get to know many of the teachers and administrators over the past few years. They go far and above the requirements and expectations of their jobs. They hold all of their students to a high standard and genuinely want what is best for them. The importance of the school in the community cannot be overstated. I am excited to see Lighthouse continue to serve and strengthen this community.
My son (7th grade) attends Lighthouse Community Charter and has been a student there since Kindergarten. My nephew(6th grade)has been a student at Lighthouse since kindergarten. Our family 100% supports Lighthouse because it’s important that our kids have a quality education with staff member such as the LCC members who care about their well being and academic success. LCC Is not just a school, it’s an extended family where our kids grow and learn together. I personally feel Lighthouse Charter should be renewed for another 5 years because the teachers are committed to ensuring that my kids are properly educated. I work at a local hospital in the emergency department and 2020 has been extremely rough. However, one of the bright spots I can truly appreciate is the fact that I know LCC Is dedicated to the students and families 100% at all times. It’s a great feeling knowing I can reach out to my son’s teacher or a LCC staff member for a progress report or they proactively contact me.
I’m single mother of 3 & all of them attended LCCS, the oldest daughter she did graduated this year from High school very good school loved.
Lighthouse is a school that provides a safe environment that grants students K-12 the capability to have the resources to learn. The teachers and staff are devoted to help all students, especially the black and latino community. Lighthouse deserves the 5 year renewal so they can support the youth community.
Please support the renewal of Lighthouse Community Charter School. Lighthouse provides a rigorous and loving environment for students, with engaged families, hard working and knowledgeable teachers who go above and beyond for every child, and a leadership team that supports and develops a team culture of being relentless, relational, and rigorous. Families have been clear through their entrusting of their children, waitlisting when space is tight, and enrollment of siblings and other family members year after year that Lighthouse is an option that should continue to be available in East Oakland. This is a school where students learn and are cared for, even during a pandemic.
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A mi me gusta la escuela bien apoyo y atención para los niños casi todos mis hijos an atendido esa escuela. Aprenden mucho los maestros se esfuerzan por ellos y me gustaría ver a mis dos hijos más chicos graduarse de ahí.
Lighthouse is a great School!
Hi My name is Bella Mendoza and I go to lighthouse community CHARTER school. I am in 7th grade and I want to support Lighthouse because it has taught me to be a leader and show others the correct thing to do. Lighthouse is a community where we all share and support each other. We represent core values like Love, Community, social Justice, etc. Me as a student wants lighthouse to stay as a school because the teachers listen to my opionion and there are really great friends to make! I have also learned a lot during my past years here at lighthouse.
Lighthouse Community Charter Public School (K-12) should remain open for our young kids and teenagers to have a place where they can feel safe and learn. Eventually these young boys and girls will make a positive impact in our community and I am sure they will give back to us and all who have support them! Please keep our school open for all!! Thank you for your time!
Lighthouse Community Charter's charter should absolutely be renewed. The love and support for every student and family member is apparent throughout the campus and through the way educators talk about and take pride in their school community. Their love and support grounds them in their data driven and equity-centered work that pushes students and educators to show up for each other everyday and do high quality work in order to continue to grow and succeed. I have witnessed incredible showcases at Lighthouse's Expo from Kindergarten to High School, where the love of learning and showing off what they know is something I was beyond lucky to be apart of.
Lighthouse is an asset to the community and should remain open. It offers a focus that other schools in the area do not with its connection to EL. It supports all students in the community with many resources to support learners both academically and emotionally. Please keep Lighthouse Open!