Academics / Curriculum
How can my child sign up for tutoring?
Tutoring schedules are managed on a campus-by-campus basis. To arrange tutoring for your child, please contact your child's teacher.
How much does summer school cost?
The cost of summer school varies each year. If you are interested in summer school for your child, please reach out to the assistant principal at your campus for more information.
How do I find or change my child's schedule?
You can view your child's schedule through the Parent Portal. At the elementary level, please contact your child's teacher to obtain their daily schedule. Secondary students can obtain their schedule or request a schedule change by contacting their child's campus counselor.
How do I report an absence?
Is there a reason my child didn't get into the [class] elective?
You can contact your campus counselor about your student's schedule to discuss any concerns.
What extracurriculars do you offer?
Extracurricular sports and activities vary by campus.
To see what sports are offered by campus, visit Life School Athletics.
To view clubs and activities, visit your campus website and then click "About" from the top menu, and then choose "Clubs and Activities" from the left menu.
Could you tell me about the drill team?
Please contact the drill team sponsor at your campus regarding drill team.
Does Life School have sports or extracurricular activities?
Life School offers athletic programs in basketball, baseball, cross country, cheerleading, golf, soccer, softball, track and field and football. We also offer wide-ranging clubs and extracurricular activities that vary by campus. Please reach out to your campus and the receptionist will connect you with the correct person for the desired activity.
When is graduation?
Graduation dates are included on the campus calendar. You can view the calendar here.
When is orientation?
When / how can we select courses for next year?
Students in grades 6-12 will complete their course request form in the spring of each year. If you have further questions regarding course selections, please reach out to your campus counselor.
What is the tardy and absence policy?
You can find the current tardy and absence policy in the Parent and Student Handbook.
How do i appeal an expulsion?
The student or his/her parent(s) may appeal the expulsion decision to the Board’s designee by notifying the designee in writing within five business days of the date of notification of the Hearing Officer’s decision. The designee will review the administrative record from the initial disciplinary hearing and conduct an appeal conference with the student and/or parent within five business days of the request to appeal. Full details are available in the Family & Student Handbook.
How many days out of the year can students miss?
To receive credit or a final grade in a class, a student must attend at least 90% of the days a class is offered. These days include both excused and unexcused absences. A student who is in attendance for at least 75%, but fewer than 90%, of the days a class is offered may have credit restored or earn a final grade if the student completes a plan approved by the principal that provides for the student to meet the instructional requirement of the class. If a student attends fewer than 75% of the days a class is offered or has not completed the plan approved by the principal, the student will be referred to the attendance review committee to determine whether there are extenuating circumstances for the absences and how the student can regain credit or a final grade, if appropriate. A recommendation may be made by the principal or designee to the school attendance review committee to deny the student credit or a final grade for that class.
Does Life School follow a 5-day schedule?
How many absences can a student have?
You can find information about the absence policy in the Family and Student Handbook.
When is the STAAR test?
What are the graduation requirements?
You can view the full graduation requirements in the student handbook and course guide.
How do I get in the Bilingual program?
Life School only offers bilingual education at the Oak Cliff campuses. If you would like to enroll your child in the Bilingual program, you can contact your campus counselor by calling your campus.
How can I be part of the dual credit program?
Students in 9-12 grades can participate if they meet the Dual Credit requirements in the course guide. You can review the course guide online. If you meet the requirements, you will schedule your courses with your campus Counselor.