Digital Tools at LFDCS
Superintendent
Dr Darshan Thakkar
Principal
Hali Castleman
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
News and Announcements
Highlighting the sparks of achievements, innovation and more...
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
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.