LSE SENIORS 2024-2025
OUR STORY
Lotus officially opened its doors in August 2006 with an initial enrollment of 147 students in grades 6 and 7. Over the years, the school experienced steady growth, eventually expanding to serve more than 900 students across grades Kindergarten through 12. Situated within a diverse and underserved community, Lotus has spent over a decade fostering student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Today, Lotus stands as one of the most successful and respected educational institutions in Aurora.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Lotus School for Excellence (LSE) does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, or any other grounds prohibited by law. LSE serves students with disabilities and English Learners and provides services to students as required by state and federal law.
Opt-out info (Parent Exemption for State tests)
You must submit a written, signed request each school year to your school to opt out your child from state tests only and does not apply to other tests given in the classroom as part of the course work or to district interim and benchmark assessments.. Please remember, the tests’ results are important for the school, the district, and the state, as well as your students when examining how they are doing with state standards compared to other students. Please print, fill out, and take the form to the Secondary Assessment Coordinator.
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Google Reviews
Hanifi Sari
This school offers great opportunities. I feel and believe that the overall course selection is excellent and provides a wide variety of fields of study to help students succeed in life. I would definitely recommend this school.
Hasan Elbistan
It's the most challenging high school. I have to say that the front desk staff, Ms. Nejiba, is a great person who always smiles. The teachers are doing a great job, the athletic coach is cool, and the counselor is an amazing person. My cousins go there, and they are so happy.
Gulsum Katmer
It is a very welcoming STEAM school. Student body is so diverse and excepting. I encourage people to be part of the Lotus family as staff, parent and student
Sev Gil
My brother-in-law goes to the middle school there, and he loves it. He is involved in sports, and his coaches are very friendly. His teachers are also nice and approachable, and they help him with his assignments.
Ekram Nour
Awesome school and amazing teachers! I personally appreciate everything they do to help all students learn and prepare for the future, setting them up for success in both school and life. I love the honors courses they offer and their robotics program. My daughter has learned so much from the program. She was shy before, but after starting the robotics program, she is now more confident in speaking in front of a crowd to present their projects. Go, go, go, Lotus!
P. A.
Lotus School for Excellence has some of the most caring, dedicated, and well-rounded teachers in the area. I have family members who attend this school, and their experience has been very positive.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Lotus School for Excellence
OUR COMMUNITY
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MISSION
Lotus School for Excellence provides a safe learning environment and a rigorous college preparatory curriculum supported by a diverse, dedicated community.
VISION
Our vision is to create well-rounded and global-minded citizens who are prepared for a college education in order to pursue careers in S.T.E.A.M. fields and become contributing members of the community.
LSE FACTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lotus first became operational during 2006-2007 school year and enrolled a total of 147 students to grades 6 and 7. Each year after that, its enrollment increased gradually to finally reach over 900 students, with grades spanning from Kindergarten to 12th grade. In such a diverse and disadvantaged community, for over a decade, Lotus has managed to instill interest in students in the areas of Science, Technology, Mathematics, Arts, and Engineering. Today it is one of the most successful schools in the community.
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Class size: Max 26 students per class
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School Colors: Navy, Gold, and Red
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School Mascot: Meteor
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School Uniform: Elementary – Maroon, Middle School – Navy Blue, High School – Red
CHALLENGE LEVEL
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S.T.E.A.M. Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)
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High academic and character expectations for all students
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K-12 rigorous academic program
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Participation in National prestigious competitions, such as MathCounts, Science Olympiads, FTC / FLL / VEX Robotics, etc.
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K-5 CHAMP classes (Computers, Health & Fitness, Art, Music, PE)
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Foreign languages (Japanese, Spanish and Turkish)
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K-12 PLTW (Project Lead the Way) Engineering Program
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9-12 PLTW BioMedical track
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9-12 More than 200 Online courses