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My child is a sophomore at LEP High. I watched her as a young student struggle at elementary school. She mostly had given up.

When she began to attend LEP I watched her attitude and achievement increase. She began to thrive and is doing well.

The project based real life application environment at LEP provides the students with options to grow and learn in a way more suited to many learning styles. The sense of respect and community among students and staff is wonderful. It contributes to their success.

I think LEP deserves a chance to continue what has been started and carry these students through. Also future kids who may just slip through school system and settle for less deserve a school that shows them that they have the potential to achieve more.

Yes, money is important but the bottom line is PPS going to let these kids down who are thriving at LEP and be forced into a school environment that won't meet their needs.  

posted 3 years, 2 months ago
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