Explore Academy LVS
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2024-25
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Grades Served: 6-12
School Size: 400 students
Address
3551 N Ferrell St.
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Phone: (702) 483-6332
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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 Academy - Las Vegas 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.
School Administration
Alexandria Taylor, Principal
CURRENT STUDENTS
SCHOOL NEWS
Principal Office Hours
Tuesdays, 12-1pm . Make an Appt
Access Grades and Attendance
Parents, did you know that you can view grades and attendance in Infinite Campus? Please click and watch this one-minute video!
Weekly Family Compass
Please view the weekly school news for families by clicking here.
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
The EOP school committee reviews and updates the school's Emergency Operations Plan annually. See the Notice of Completion of the EOP Review. Last review 8/9/2024.
Nevada Accountability Report Card
Nevada School Performance Ratings (NSPF) and accountability indicators for 2023-2024 are available at Explore Academy - Nevada Accountability. State, district, and individual school data for all Nevada public schools, including prior school years, are available in the Nevada Accountability Portal.
Explore Academy - Las Vegas
Nevada Report Card 2023-2024
Per NRS 388A.367, parents received notification regarding the school's performance and a meeting will be held on October 16, 2024 where the school's SY24 rating (1 star for middle school) and plans for improvement will be discussed.
2024-2025 School Performance Plan (SPP)
English Learner Corrective Action Plan
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Parent Notification Letter (English)
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Parent Notification Letter (Spanish)
including the annual report per NRS 387.12468, which compares personnel and services provided during prior year with those of the current year.
EXPLORE WITH US
ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
INFORMATION SESSIONS
For families who are interested in learning more about Explore Academy and the model.
ENROLLMENT HELP
Book an appt for help with enrollment
LOTTERY INFORMATION
The lottery for 2024-2025 was be held on March 5, 2024
See Admission and Enrollment Policy here.
INTERESTED TEACHERS & STAFF!
If you are interested in positions with Explore Academy, please visit the Careers page for more details or to submit an online application.
GOVERNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETINGS
are held on the third Wednesday
of each month at 5:00 pm
in-person and/or via Zoom (link on agenda)
Public Notice and Current Agenda
Explore Academy contracts with Explore Learning Network (ELN), a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO).
Per NRS 388A.020, CMO means:
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.
Per NRS 388A.030, Education Management Organization (EMO) means a for-profit entity that contracts with and is accountable to the governing body of a charter school to provide centralized support or operations, including, without limitation, educational, administrative, management, compliance, or instructional services or staff, to the charter school.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Food Service
Public Release - Free or reduced meals (NSLP)
Free/Reduced Lunch Application (NSLP)
TITLE IA PROGRAM:
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Parent's Right to Know
(also in Student Handbook)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Pupil and Parents Rights
Chinese / Vietnamese / Amharic
English Learners' Data Report
OCCUPATIONAL/PHYSICAL THERAPY
OTHER INFO
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 IX
Explore Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries or reports related to discrimination should be directed to:
Title IX Coordinator: Ali Taylor (via email)
702-483-6332
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS (FOIA)
To request any public records pertaining to
Explore Academy, please email us, using "Public Records Request" as the subject. A written request must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person making the request and must describe the records sought in sufficient detail to enable the records custodian to identify and locate the requested records.