Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy

Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy

Grades K - 5
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.

530 South Saint Asaph Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: 703-706-4430
Fax: 703-684-0252
Voice Mail: 703-706-4416
Map + Directions

Principal:
Patricia Zissios, Ph.D.

Web Page:
www.acps.k12.va.us/crouch/

Introduction

Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy is a K-5 public school located in Old Town Alexandria. Our diverse and dynamic student body is comprised of students from southeast Old Town and many other neighborhoods throughout Alexandria.

LCTA's educational philosophy and curriculum are unique within the Alexandria City Public Schools. Our school is certified as a Core Knowledge School, one of only four official Core Knowledge Schools in Virginia.

The Core Knowledge teaching model builds upon core learning concepts (reading and math) through an integrated and creative learning approach. Students study the arts, science and social studies thematically and learn specific knowledge in each subject area that increases in complexity year by year. Our multicultural curriculum incorporates both world and American history, and then further reinforces learning and understanding through corresponding art and music instruction. Some of the Core Knowledge Sequence topics include Native American Cultures (kindergarten), Early Civilizations (second grade) and The Middle Ages (fourth grade). A detailed grade-by-grade Core Knowledge Sequence brochure is available in the front office.

Parents and community volunteers play a key role in the education of the children at LCTA. Volunteers tutor students, arrange special events, chaperone field trips, and lend their expertise to class projects. Currently our parent volunteers manage more than 25 individual educational and enrichment programs throughout the year.

In support of educating the whole child, LCTA prides itself on providing different opportunities for all students. LCTA has earned gold status for five years for the Governor's Award for Best Practices in Nutrition and Physical Fitness. It is also recognized as a "green school" by the Commonwealth of Virginia through the "Virginia Naturally" program. The school is a second-time winner of Virginia's State School of Character and is a finalist for the National School of Character designation by the Character Education Partnership.

Lyles-Crouch is a unique and vibrant community of teachers, students and parents. Our mission is to foster a love of learning and to provide each of our students with the skills necessary to successfully meet the challenges of a changing society.

Academic Curriculum

At Lyles-Crouch, our educational programs emphasize:

  • Strong academic achievement, as well as physical and social development
  • Mastery of skills in reading/language arts, mathematics, science and social studies
  • A high level of individual attention by a nurturing, supportive staff and involvement of community and family volunteers
  • Instructional practices designed to challenge each student, develop critical thinking, and teach expressive and concise writing

School Faculty

Number of Licensed Staff: 40
With post-graduate degrees: 80%

Awards and Honors

Demographics

Enrollment (as of 9/2011): 415 students

  • African American: 32%
  • Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian: 4%
  • Hispanic: 7%
  • White: 53%
  • Unspecified: 3%

Meal Program

Alexandria students may receive free or reduced priced meals if their family income meets eligibility requirements. For more information on our meal programs, visit the School Nutrition Services section of our website.

Special Academic Programs

  • Core Knowledge Exemplary Programs
  • Kindergarten Summer Preparatory Program
  • Talented and Gifted Program

Other Student Programs

  • ATC Tutoring
  • Afterschool Art Club
  • Cafeteria Composting Program
  • Character Counts Program
  • Chess Club
  • Dance Class
  • Girl Power Yoga
  • Planet Crusaders Recycling
  • Science Club
  • School Safety Patrol Program
  • Soccer Club
  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Therapeutic Intervention
  • World Language Lab

Community Programs

  • Campagna Center Extended Day Care
  • Grandmothers' Support Group
  • Meals on Wheels Delivery Program
  • Military Family Support Group
  • Monthly Community Involvement Service Projects
  • Pillars of Character
  • Senior Citizens Support Program
  • Support the Troops Program
  • Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive

Volunteers

Parent and community volunteers play a key role in the education of children at Lyles-Crouch. Volunteers tutor students, arrange special events and chaperone field trips. The PTA provides financial support and person-power to Lyles-Crouch.

Business and Community Programs

  • Santa Claus Yacht Club
  • The Little Theatre of Alexandria
  • The ART League School

Special Events

  • American Education Week
  • Anti-Bullying Program
  • Back To School Night
  • Core Knowledge Curriculum Night
  • Educational Assemblies Each Month
  • Family Fun Nights
  • Heart Healthy Event
  • Kindergarten Open House
  • Math Game Night
  • Parent Academy (Language Arts and Math)
  • PTA Book Fair
  • Winter Holiday Program

Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy is fully accredited and meets Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). To learn more, review the Virginia School Report Card (PDF) on the Virginia Department of Education Web site or review recent Test Scores.