Lewis-Palmer School District 38
The Lewis-Palmer School District (LPSD) is a school district in El Paso County, Colorado that serves the Tri-Lakes communities of Monument, Palmer Lake, and Woodmoor.
Like many American school systems, LPSD enforces zero-tolerance policies. It inspired the creation of the ZTnightmares.com website.
The Inez Johnson Lewis School in Monument is on the List of Registered Historic Places in Colorado.
Schools
Elementary schools
- Grace Best Elementary School
- Kilmer Elementary School
- Lewis-Palmer Elementary School
- Palmer Lake Elementary School
- Prairie Winds Elementary School
Middle schools
High schools
Soon there will also be Palmer Ridge High School
Charter schools
Monument Academy, a "Public School of Choice", is a Charter School located Monument, Colorado and is the only charter school in Lewis Palmer District 38. In 1995, a group of parents came together believing that they could create a school where high academic standards, small class sizes, and respect and responsibility are valued and emphasized. Lewis-Palmer Charter Academy (renamed Monument Academy in 2000) was founded in 1996.
The first year opening enrollment was approximately 180 students. MA has steadily grown since 1996 to the 2005-2006 school year enrollment of over 600 students and offering classes to Kindergarten through 12th Grade students. The school continues to carry the torch of a rigorous academic curriculum with small class sizes in a caring community environment.
Since Monument Academy's founding, they have remained true to their mission and vision by effectively educating students in a caring atmosphere that includes high standards and expectations. Their test scores have remained high even though as a charter school they operate on less funding than other public schools.
As a charter school they are a publicly funded, tuition-free school created by parents, teachers, and community members for the purpose of creating a distinctive school. MA is required to meet or exceed district and state academic standards, as well as abide by all state and federal non-discrimination, health and safety laws.