A charter school that has been entangled in controversy for the past year is now trying to get the word out to its students that—despite rumors to the contrary — it is opening again this school year. Leaders at Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy fought earlier this year to terminate their contract with the school's management company, Virginia-based Imagine Schools. The charter school's sponsor, Missouri Baptist University, then threatened to close Lyle before coming to a one-year agreement with the school this summer. But Lyle leaders recently said school closure rumors have persisted, despite attempts to contact families of last year's students. Leaders are now announcing, again, that classes will begin on Monday.Parents may enroll elementary students at 1509 Washington Avenue, middle or high school students at 1881 Pine Street, or call 314-621-0402 for more information.This will be the first year the school board will be run the academy by itself. Courtesy of St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 08/20/2008.
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Shaneal Clayborne
Recruitment and Community Education
314-621-0402
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3 comments:
Way to Lyle academy. I had enrolled my three children at imagine because they lied to us but i came back jut to find the school will re-open. I enrolled my children with Ethel academy this week. I couldn't be happier.
Ethel Hedgeman Lyle means a lot to me. My mother was an AKA.
Clarisa
Parent.
I love this school.
Pat
Parent.
I just wanted to tell you all how much I love your school. I took my chlidren from Saint Louis Public and placed them at your Middle/High school. I met with Ms. Clayborne and I enjoyed talking with her. She took the time to really hear my concerns and my kids concerns. Your school has a great team and I believe this will be a great year. Thank you for keeping this school here.
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