Digital Tools at LFDCS
Superintendent
Dr Darshan Thakkar
The LFDCS Board of Trustees, during their meeting on March 12, 2025, voted to appoint Dr. Darshan Thakkar as the next permanent Superintendent of LFDCS. Dr. Thakkar has been with LFDCS since August 2020, serving as Assistant Superintendent before assuming the role of Interim Superintendent at the start of the 2025 school year. A dedicated subcommittee, consisting of Board of Trustees members and faculty representatives, conducted a comprehensive six-month search process to identify the most qualified candidate, culminating in Dr. Thakkar’s appointment.Principal
Hali Castleman
School Sparks
Highlighting the sparks of achievements, innovation and more...
07 March 2025
- Ready, Set, Read! 💥 Celebrate your love of reading for #ReadAcrossAmerica by taking the #NEADiverseBookChallenge. Here's how to participate in 5 easy steps: https://www.nea.org/diverse-books-challenge #ReadAcrossAmerica
28 February 2025
Click here to read the Specials Newsletter. / Haga clic aquí para leer el boletín de ofertas especiales.
26 February 2025
Attention all alumni who receive LFDCS Scholarships!
SY'2025-2026 LFDCS Scholarship Renewal Applications are now available and due to the Opening Doors department no later than June 1, 2025 in order to renew scholarships for next school year. Please click here to pay the processing fee.
If you have any questions, please contact Chantel Peralta at cperalta@lfdcs.org
24 February 2025
Lawrence Family Development Charter School is soliciting Requests for Proposal to enter into a contract for the operation of our School Food Service program. This includes the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and After School Snack Program. Click "Read More" to review and download full RFP and supporting documents.
19 February 2025
Fun and prized were share by all at our Family Bingo Night!
School Buildings
ACADEMY FOR EARLY
ACADEMIC PREP
K1 & K2
7 May St, Lawrence, MA
978 258-6210
Head of School
Laurie Lawler
ACADEMY FOR EARLY
ACADEMIC PREP
Grades 1 & 2
10 Railroad St, Lawrence, MA
978-237-0628
Head of School
Andreina Croes
LOWER SCHOOL
Grades 3 & 4
34 West St, Lawrence, MA
978 689-9863
Head of School
Chloe Parcell
UPPER SCHOOL
Grades 5 - 8
400 Haverhill St, Lawrence, MA
978 738-0609
Head of School
Nicole Arpin
RAA Word Clouds
Cornerstones for Success
Academic Program
Our program includes a dual-language model with students learning in both Spanish and English. The goal is to enable students to attain advanced levels of functional proficiency in two languages and to promote understanding of and appreciation for the cultures represented by the languages studied. The primary objective is to teach students language and literacy skills that will allow them to function effectively in both their personal and professional lives. We feel the development of literacy will foster a love of learning to read, and then the competency of reading to learn.
Leadership
We believe there is a strong link between school success and effective and consistent leadership. As a result, our Board of Trustees is comprised of parents and community stakeholders who provide valuable oversight and focus on creating and upholding policies that support our students and their families. Our administrative structure consists of a Principal and four Heads of School who manage daily operations and discipline. Leadership from the ranks of the teaching staff is also highly evident, as teachers improve curriculum and serve as mentors to novice educators.
Community Partnerships
Our goal is to work with many individuals and organizations in order to provide the resources necessary to enhance and enrich the lives of our students, both during the day and in our extended day and extended year programs. The quality and breadth of our community partnership program is unique. We work with an extensive array of local private schools, parent and community volunteers and organizations providing on-site programs.
Parent Partners
We believe that when parents are actively involved in their children’s education, students have a better chance of succeeding academically. At LFDCS parents are required to be active participants in the education of their children. Parents serve on our Board of Trustees, our School Site Council and our ELL/Special Education Parent Advisory Committee. They also participate in training programs designed to help them work with their children at home, volunteer in the classroom and on field trips and assist with fundraising initiatives. All parents sign a contract that places high expectations on their participation both at school and at home.
