Frequently
Asked 
Questions

Are you a public, or a private school?

 

We are a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades TK-7th (8th grade next year) that live in Lake Elsinore and surrounding cities. We are able to offer free top-quality education to students thanks to funding from the state of California. 

 

What is the difference between a charter school and a public school?

 

Charter schools have the freedom to operate from some of the district's rules and regulations, while still operating under the rules and guidelines of the state. 

 

What makes Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy different? 

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We pride ourselves in offering attentive customer service, handpicking caring teachers and staff, and providing quality college-preparatory education plus offering education in the Arts (Music, Dance, and Theater).

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Do you challenge advanced students or help those who need extra help?

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Yes and yes. We want students to excel in their studies and ultimately in their lives. In order to track their growth at our school, we use different tools to map their areas of strengths and opportunities. Those reports are available for parents to see and review with their teachers. We do not cap students at their grade level. We give them the challenge and the help they need. 

 

Do teachers need a credential to teach at this school?

 

Definitely! Our Principal, who has more than 25 years of experience in the charter world, chooses candidates carefully and we do require teachers to have a clear credential and a strong education behind them to teach our beloved students. 

What type of curriculum do you offer?

At Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy, we have adopted the California Department of Education's (CDE) Common Core Standards, which make classes transferable. Additionally, our students have Music, Dance, and Theater class taught by experts in their field. For more information on our curriculum, please give us a call to talk to our experienced principal.

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Who is Julia Lee?

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Julia Lee (October 31, 1902 – December 8, 1958) was an American blues musician. She was one of the most popular performers in Kansas City until her death in Kansas City, at the age of 56. In 1944 she secured a recording contract with Capitol Records, and a string of R&B hits followed, including "Gotta Gimme Whatcha Got" (No. 3 R&B, 1946), "Snatch and Grab It" (No. 1 R&B for 12 weeks, 1947, selling over 500,000 copies), according to Wikipedia.

Our Founder decided to start a school to serve children in Lake Elsinore. She decided to incorporate the arts in honor of her great aunt, Julia Lee.

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Are class sizes big at this school?

Smaller class sizes are our standard. This encourages a much-needed positive student-teacher relationship. 

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Will you protect my student from bullying at this school?

We will do our best to keep all students safe. We take bullying seriously and will do what we can to prevent and give attention to cases of bullying. 

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Do you have a lunch program?

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Yes, we offer school lunch using Preferred Meals as our vendor, eligibility for free and reduced lunch is based on income. Forms are available online and in the office.

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This school sounds amazing, how do I enroll?

Please fill out the interest form under our Interest tab here on our website. We serve on a first-come, first-serve basis. As soon as we identify a seat available in one of our classes, we will give you a call.



COVID- 19 Questions

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Are you doing in-person school for students during COVID-19?

In order for us to protect our students, their families, and our staff, we have adopted Distance Learning and do our best to keep our classes engaging and our students sharp. We continue to follow the lead of the CDE.

Do I need to buy a computer for my student?

 

Though you are free to make that decision, we provide devices for each student to access their classes from home.

Is Distance Learning the same as Homeschool?

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No, and we are a seat-based program. For now, we issue students a device to log into their teacher-led direct instruction from home. That means that they see their teacher every day through Zoom during their scheduled class.

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Didn't see your question listed here? Give us a call, we are happy to help! (951) 595-4500

JULIA LEE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
19740 Grand Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA  92530

CONTACT US
(951) 595-4500

Kjudge@jlpaaschool.org

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MAILING ADDRESS

29991 Canyon Hills Rd #1709-527

Lake Elsinore, CA 92532

In order to comply with United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) requirements for career and technical education programs, school districts must have in place basic procedures regarding federal statues and implementing OCR regulations, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as well as Vocational Education Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Service on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, potential parental, family, or marital status or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, age, creed, religion, marital status, ancestry, health condition or sexual orientation. These basic procedures include an annual public notice, continuous notification, designation of a person(s) to coordinate activities under Title IX, Section 504, and Title II and a grievance procedure that will allow students and parents an avenue for dealing with alleged discrimination. Also, all educational programs and activities under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education receiving or benefiting from state or federal financial assistance shall be available to all qualified persons without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Chapter 5.3, section 4900 et seq.

Con el fin de cumplir con los requisitos para carreras y programas pedagógicos de la Oficina de derechos civiles (OCR, por sus siglas en inglés) del Departamento educativo de Estados Unidos, los distritos escolares deben contar con procedimientos básicos sobre estatutos federales e implementación de regulaciones OCR, Título VI de la Ley de derechos civiles de 1964, Título IX de las Enmiendas pedagógicas de 1972, Sección 504 de la Ley de rehabilitación de 1973 y el Título II de la Ley para norteamericanos con discapacidades de 1990; así como, los Lineamientos para eliminar la discriminación y negación de servicios con base en raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, potencial paternal, familiar, o estado civil o la exclusión de cualquier persona a causa de embarazo o condiciones relacionadas, edad, credo, religión, estado civil, ascendencia, estado de salud o orientación sexual. Estos procedimientos básicos incluyen un aviso anual, continuas notificaciones, designación de una persona(s) para coordinar actividades bajo el Título IX, Sección 504 y Titulo II y un procedimiento de quejas que brindará a alumnos y padres una manera de tratar con presunta discriminación. También, todos los programas y actividades pedagógicos bajo la jurisdicción de Secretaría de educación pública o que se beneficien de ayuda financiera estatal o federal deberán estar disponibles para todas las personas calificadas sin importar sexo, orientación sexual, género, grupo de identificación étnica, raza de ascendencia, origen nacional, religión, color o discapacidad mental o física de acuerdo al Código de regulaciones de California, Título 5, Capítulo 5.3, sección 4900 y ss.