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Falls Lake Academy Mission Statement

Falls Lake Academy seeks to create a challenging learning environment while striving to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of our 21st century learners to prepare them for citizenship, leadership, and success in a rapidly changing world. Our school promotes a safe, orderly, caring and supportive community. Each student's self-esteem is fostered by positive relationships with students and staff. We strive to have our parents, teachers, and community members actively involved in our student's learning.

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Falls Lake Academy opened its doors in 2013 as a public charter school in Southern Granville County in North Carolina. We currently serve approximately 960 students in grades K-11. Each year we will "grow a grade level" until we reach K-12. Optimal class size for each grade level is 20 students. Falls Lake Academy is a project based learning school. If you would like to find out more about Falls Lake Academy click here.

Our Story

We asked all Firebirds, what is your story here at Falls Lake Academy. We want to know what drew you to Falls Lake Academy, why have you chosen to stay, and since you have been here how have we grown. What do you think is in Falls Lake Academy's future? Click here to read our story.

Falls Lake Academy (FLA) is a tuition-free public school. Any child who is qualified under the laws of North Carolina for admission to a public school is qualified for admission to Falls Lake Academy. FLA does not limit admission to students on the basis of intellectual ability, measures of achievement or aptitude, athletic ability, disability, race, creed, gender, national origin, religion or ancestry. Children must be 5 (or older) on or before August 31, 2018 to be eligible for Kindergarten during the 2018-2019 school year. If you would like to learn more about admission at Falls Lake Academy click here.

Enrollment Information for 2018-2019

The application period for the 2018-2019 school year will begin January 3, 2018. Applications can be completed electronically through a link found in the Admissions page. Email confirmations will be sent after applications are submitted. A computer will be available in the school office during regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm) for those wishing to submit an application in person. The application deadline is 5:00pm on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Applications received after the deadline are not entered into the lottery, but will be placed at the end of the grade level waiting list. The lottery will be held on Friday, March 16th at 6:30pm in our school gymnasium. Visit our admission page for more information and links to the application.

Current Announcements from Falls Lake Academy

The Screamer is Falls Lake Academy's monthly newsletter.

Falls Lake Academy is a public charter school. We follow the same standards as the district public schools in North Carolina. If you would like to learn for about the curriculum and instruction at Falls Lake Academy click here.

Test Results

Accountability and Testing Results
Falls Lake Academy Read To Achieve - Grade 3 2016-2017 End of Year Results
Falls Lake Academy Read To Achieve - Grade 3 2014-2015 End of Year Results

NC Report Card

Falls Lake Academy Grade for 2015-2016 = C
Link to NC School Report Cards
If you would like to find out what the grade means click here.

Student Service Hour Requirements

- Students in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade:
5 school-community service hours per year required for promotion to the next grade
- Students in grades 3-4-5:
7 school-community service hours per year required for promotion to the next grade
- Students in grades 6-7-8-9-10-11:
10 school-community service hours per year required for promotion to the next grade
All student school-community service hours must be performed in a pre-approved school or community service event or activity. Check with your PAA for pre-approval!

Track Hours

Submit your student community volunteer hours here.
Forgot the code? The password can be gotten by contacting the school or the child's PAA when entering service hours for the 2017-2018 school year.

Parent Service Hour Requirements

Parent hours are per family and should total 10. Your volunteer hours need to be time for/at the school. If you have any questions please call the Falls Lake Academy Main Office.

Tracking Your Hours

Please follow the link and answer all questions. If you do not have access to a computer to complete this form the office staff at FLA will be able to assist you. If you have any questions please call the office.