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We are an advanced liberal arts college preparatory education, incorporating financial education supplemented with Blended Learning to personalize scholars learning experience

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WHY LEGENDS CHARTER SCHOOL

Legends Charter School was founded on the belief that all students can learn and deserve the opportunity to receive a high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background. It is our belief that a student’s zip code should not determine a student’s access to education. At Legends, we believe in a holistic approach to education and work to provide any and all resources that facilitate student success in the classroom and beyond.
 
Legends is committed to Prince George’s County, the residents, and the students, and desires to strengthen the relationship with the community by offering an academic choice that is rigorous and integral to the growth of our educational landscape. We look forward to providing Prince George’s County families with the opportunity to experience a truly world-class education.
 
Legends Charter School’s commitment to equity is unwavering. Equity means delivering to each scholar the things he or she needs to be successful. We move urgently to provide education to disrupt the current patterns of discrimination, marginalization, and underrepresentation as civic leaders. We believe education is the equalizer and we must go farther faster because our kids can not wait.
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Message From Principal Brady

Dear Legends Families,

I am delighted to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to each of you as we prepare to embark on a new

school year filled with promise, growth, and discovery. My name is Mellanie Brady, and I am both honored and

excited to introduce myself as the new principal of Legends Charter School. As a dedicated educator and

lifelong advocate for student success, I am committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning

environment that empowers every student to thrive.

With the start of the academic year just around the corner, I want to take this opportunity to share my vision for

Legends and outline my beliefs as a school leader:

Collaboration:

At Legends, we recognize that education is a collaborative effort between school, home, and the

community. I am a firm believer in the power of open communication and partnership. I am committed to

building strong relationships with each of you to ensure that together, we create an environment in which our

students can excel academically, socially, and emotionally.

Communication:

Open and effective communication is key to a successful school year. My door is always

open to you. Whether you have questions, concerns, or simply want to share your thoughts, I encourage you to

reach out. Together, we can work towards creating an environment where every child feels supported and

inspired to learn. I encourage you to stay connected through Parent Square, grade level weekly newsletters,

social media channels, and email.

Academic Excellence:

We will uphold high expectations of academic excellence for all students at Legends.

Our dedicated teachers and staff are passionate about providing rigorous and engaging instruction that

challenges students to reach their fullest potential. In the coming months, we will be focusing on implementing

innovative teaching strategies, personalized learning approaches, and opportunities for students to explore their

interests and passions.

Parent and Family Engagement:

I firmly believe that parental involvement is essential to student success.

Throughout the year, we will offer various opportunities for you to engage with our school community, from

parent-teacher conferences, workshops, monthly Chat-and-Chews with the Principal, to volunteer opportunities

and special events. Your active participation is invaluable and greatly contributes to the posit ive growth of our

students.

Core Values

Collaboration | Respect | Excellence | Love | Diversity | Innovation

I am genuinely thrilled to embark on this journey with all of you. Together, we will shape the future of Legends

and continue to provide our students with a well-rounded education that equips them for success in an ever-evolving world.

Thank you for entrusting us with the education of your children. I am looking forward to an exceptional year of

growth, learning, and achievement.

Warmest regards,

Mellanie Brady

Principal, Legends Charter School

 

 

 

Congratulation Legends Charter School

 

Legends Charter School Chief Executive Officer Atasha James speaks with Elena Russo about the founding of the school, their principals and how they designed the school to enhance the learning experience.

Click here to view the interview https://comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos/2021/6/29/A-Legend-School

Legends Charter School Updates

We have seats available for grades K-8! Join our paper waitlist today click paperwaitlist 

 

 

 

The Change

Equity Now's efforts are focused on discovering, planning and implementing innovative solutions for pathways of building equity in the community. Our efforts are strategically focused on the growing number of families fighting for economic and educational equity.

The Problem

Many of the problems families and communities face are adaptive requiring legislation which can be litigious, time consuming and slow. Globally, the U.S. is at risk of declining economic competitiveness due to its continuing lower levels of educational attainment. The U.S. currently ranks 44th according to the quality of its mathematics and science education. The problem is exacerbated when you dig into the middle-class community.

The Solution

There is a growing recognition of the importance of equity to economic development and upward mobility. High-quality education improves long-term academic and economic outcomes for children and communities. Therefore, Equity Now is committed to nurturing the full capacity of communities, helping them achieve their full economic and academic potential.

Education is the key to success in life, and teachers makes a lasting impact in the lives of their students.

OUR UNIQUE APPROACH

Legends Charter School will provide a rigorous, college preparatory K-8 foundation for our scholars, ensuring each student can excel in high school, college, and life – tuition free. To deliver on this mission, we will have a two adult model in all courses K-5, integrated block courses, a curriculum spiraled from Advanced Placement courses, a robust and thorough support program, explicit and consistent instruction in organization and study skills, a wide variety of art and enrichment courses, and a financial education program. This innovative approach distinctly distinguishes Legends from traditional public schools.

At Legends Charter School, we commit ourselves to the long-term development of our scholars, supporting their ultimate success in college and in life. We tailored our engaging and rigorous approach to meet the specific needs of students, teaching the core knowledge, critical thinking, independence, and self-advocacy skills that are essential for scholars to excel.  

Fostering students’ positive belief in themselves and their capabilities

Creating experiences for the students that influence school culture

Using data and analytics to build individualized success plans for students

Legends Charter School Vision

Legends Charter School will help close both the achievement and generational wealth gaps, with every scholar achieving their maximum academic potential while developing financial literacy, through an engaging, inspiring and challenging learning environment. Legends Scholars will be poised to succeed globally as 21st century citizens.