Charter schools are independently operated public schools that do not charge tuition. They are governed by a board of directors made up of public citizens.
Charter schools employ certified, highly-qualified teachers at every grade level. Michigan requires charter school teachers to meet the same certification standards as public school teachers.
Charter schools have the freedom to design classrooms that meet students’ needs. They can establish a unique mission, create a curriculum to support it, and hire faculty who best fit their vision.
In Michigan, charter public schools operate under contracts issued by eligible public authorizing bodies, including public universities, community colleges, local school districts, and intermediate school districts. Livingston Classical Academy is authorized by Whitmore Lake Public Schools.
All students are welcome to apply. If applications exceed available spots, students are selected through a lottery system.
Every charter school in Michigan is a tuition-free, nonprofit public school. They must follow all state and federal special education laws and are officially known as Public School Academies.
The LCA Board is also committed to serving parents/guardians, all members of the community, employees, authorizer, and the state. To maximize Board effectiveness and public confidence in the school’s governance, Board members strive to govern responsibly and hold themselves to the highest standards of ethical and virtuous conduct. The Board expects its members to work with each other and the school’s administration to ensure that a high-quality education is provided to each student.
We provide a strong lobbying voice that is respected in Lansing at the Capitol. MAPSA advocates for policies that support innovation and flexibility for ALL schools and believes in supporting what is best for ALL students.
Livingston Classical Academy (LCA) is a tuition-free kindergarten through 12th grade public charter school in Whitmore Lake, MI that is focused on classical education and open to ages 5 years old and up. LCA is a Hillsdale College Curriculum School.
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