fay landrum academy vision

The Fay Landrum AcademyAnd Child

Development CenterPre-K-8

The Landrum Foundation

“I have always had a firm belief that education is critical to the future success of our children; and that each of them deserves the best quality education we can manufacture. If you stimulate a child’s academic thirst

for education, while he/she is still very young, you will set a lifetime waterfall into motion. In essence, you will multiply their chances for

higher achievement and success in life.

Any child is capable of learning---they just need the right environment, the best instructors,

and strong parental involvement.”

Leah Landrum Taylor, Founder


Our Vision

•An underperforming school district is struggling to maintain a learning environment that fosters academic growth•Children and families’ literacy levels are minimal •Parent involvement is low •Survival strategies dominate family building•At risk and adjudicated youth development needs are on the rise•Drop out rates are creating a community of young adults with minimal skills and low literacy levels


Neighborhood Demographic Challenges

Service Area


Shift of the paradigm creates opportunitiesUncompromising Standards

Rigorous Curricula: PreK-HighScope, K-8 – Saxon Math and Reading, Houghton Mifflin

Master’s Level and Certified InstructorsMeaningful Assessment


Our Assets

Small class sizes.

Excellent student/teacher ratios.

Individualized learning.

Frequent assessment to track academic growth.

Uniform code unites and builds student confidence.

High levels of parental support and involvement.

Focus on character development.


Opportunities for Educational Growth

Proven Track Record

•The Academy opened on August 16, 2010 and has more than doubled its enrollment.•The Preschool opened on October 1, 2010 and was at capacity on opening day! There is currently a waiting list.


Date Fay Landrum Academy Student Enrollment Growth8/16/10 339/13/10 63

10/18/10 7111/16/10 7112/22/10 73

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8/1/10 9/1/10 10/1/10 11/1/10 12/1/10

Series1

The Early Childhood Development Center Components

•Focus on children ages 3 – 5 years old•Kindergarten preparation with an emphasis on reading and math•Licensed and state certified•Cultural development through music and language


The Elementary School K-8 Components

•Focus on children grades K-8•Full-Day Kindergarten with an emphasis on reading and math•Foreign language studies (Mandarin Chinese Courses)•Physical Education and Team Sports•Active Student Council•Over 300 hrs/month in volunteer hours


The Childhood Development Center Components continued

•A safe and nurturing environment•Experienced and qualified instructors•Health and nutrition program•Strategic partnerships and collaborations with state, local, and community agencies•Visibly recognized as credible and sustainable


Action Items

•Capacity Growth and Development√•Secure & Establish Investor relationships √ •Expand technology to include networking and Smartboards √•Continued need for equipment and supplies √•Media Center and Library √


“It is now time to begin a lifelong dream of having an Academy and Early Childhood Development Center that will work to assure that each child that enters our doors will come out with all the tools necessary to greatly achieve for the rest of

their academic careers. Our school that embraces parent as teachers and offers cutting edge educational curriculums that have been

proven to have a child succeed!!!”


Closing Remarks

Leah Landrum Taylor, Founder

Questions?

Thank you for your time!
