LFCSA was built with the energy of parents, educators and the community, bringing together local businesses, city leaders, LA City Council members, community groups, long time residents and parents with experienced educators to create a school that has a grass roots spirit. The participation of families and the surrounding community is critical in meeting the needs of the whole child.

Students are more successful when family and community publicly and consistently support the students’ activities and learning. Parents and guardians significantly impact student learning, directly and indirectly. They provide models of learners for their children and interact with their children in ways that facilitate learning. LFCSA views parents and guardians as partners and values their involvement in all facets of school life, from volunteering in the classroom to sharing ideas with school leaders.

Parents are required to volunteer 60 hours per school year to assist with maintenance of the site, classroom set-up, infrastructural and administrative support or in the classroom with the project based curriculum, field trips, etc.