
Explore Academy LVS
Grades Served
6-11 for 2022-23
(Grades 6-12 in 2023-2024)
ADDRESS
3551 N Ferrell St.
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Phone: (702) 483-6332
Contact
The Explore Academy Educational Model
Innovative and creative as never before seen in education, the Explore Academy Educational Model reinvents the entire learning process. For more information about the Explore Academy experience, visit the home page.
History of Explore Academy - Las Vegas
The first Explore Academy opened its doors as a New Mexico state-authorized charter school in August 2014. Explore Academy - Las Vegas was authorized by the State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) in 2019 and opened its doors in August 2020.
Explore LVS partners with Explore Learning Network (ELN) to implement the innovative Explore Learning model, an educational framework based on choice that promotes student growth and responsibility while providing an individualized educational path for each student.
Administration
Head Principal
Gretchen Larsen
Assistant Principal
Alexandria Taylor
CURRENT STUDENTS
Back-to-School Guide (2022-2023) *NEW*
School Supply Lists - Individual, Community
School: EXPLORE ACADEMY
General Info: @EALVSNEWS
SCHOOL NEWS
Introductions Video Series
Here are some of our new introductory videos. More to come! Keep checking back at the same link for more videos.
Weekly Family Compass
Please view the weekly Family Compass by clicking here.
Annual report per NRS 387.12468
The report to compare personnel and services provided during prior year with those of the current year is under development by NDE and will be posted here once it is made available. See the memo from NDE.
Emergency Operations Plan
The development committee has reviewed the school's Emergency Operations Plan.
Nevada Accountability Report Card
Nevada School Performance Ratings (NSPF) and accountability indicators were carried over from the 2018-2019 reporting year (prior to the opening of Explore Academy - Las Vegas). However, school information for 2021-2022, the second year of operations, is available at Explore Academy - Nevada Accountability. State, district, and individual school data for all Nevada public schools are available in the Nevada Accountability Portal.
School Performance Plan (SPP)
Read the SSP, also referred to as a Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP).
Please note that the priorities are identical for both levels due to a small staff at a growing school. All professional learning and coaching will be aligned.
Technology Plan
Explore Academy - Las Vegas has a one-to-one technology program as each student has a Chromebook. Teachers/staff have either a laptop or Chromebook. The school provides a device and/or hotspot for students who are eligible for such support. This reduces the complications of transitioning to distance education in the event of an emergency.
Title IA Program links:
EXPLORE WITH US
*NEW* 2023-24 School Year (Gr 6-12)
MEET AND GREET
Our monthly meet-and-greet events for new families will begin in January, 2023.
Additional dates will be posted as they are scheduled:
Tue, Jan 24, 2023, In-Person, 6:00pm
Wed, Feb 1, 2023, In-Person, 6:00pm
Thu, Mar 9, 2023, In-Person, 6:00pm
LOTTERY INFORMATION
The lottery will take place in March, 2023.
The specific lottery date will be posted here.
See Admission and Enrollment Policy Here
INTERESTED TEACHERS!
For the 2022-23 school year, Explore Academy is accepting applications for many positions. Visit our Careers page to learn more or complete the online application.
GOVERNING BOARD
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
English Learner Pupil and Parent Rights
Free/Reduced Lunch Application
Teacher Qualifications
Parents can request information on
teacher qualification or other school information at any time
EXTRACURRICULARS
Coming Soon!
Public Notice and Current Agenda
Nevada Open Meeting Law Manual
Explore Academy contracts with
Explore Learning Network (ELN), a non-profit
Charter Management Organization (CMO).
Per NRS 388A.020 a CMO is defined as:
1. A nonprofit organization that holds a written charter, charter contract or other equivalent agreement to operate more than one charter school in this State or another state; or
2. A nonprofit organization incorporated in this State for
the purpose of operating a charter school in cooperation
with a charter management organization that holds a written charter, charter contract or other equivalent agreement to operate more than one charter school in another state.