Frequently Asked Questions

When choosing what to wear to school, please keep in mind that your attire contributes to both your individual presentation and the overall learning atmosphere. We encourage students to dress in a way that reflects self-respect and supports a productive educational environment. Students should avoid choosing clothing that could be distracting to learning. Students should ensure their attire is appropriate for a school setting. Students should wear physical education uniforms only in the gymnasium or during outdoor P.E. classes. Maintaining a professional image is essential to Lee Academy, and we appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines for appropriate dress and grooming.

Consistent class attendance is critical for students to fully absorb classroom material. Therefore, Lee Academy has established clear guidelines regarding absences and tardiness. When a student accumulates 10 absences in a single class within a semester, the student and their parents will receive a formal notification. Upon reaching 12 absences, the headmaster and/or school board will convene to review the student’s circumstances and determine appropriate disciplinary action.

Furthermore, we strongly emphasize punctuality at Lee Academy; we will record the accumulation of three tardies in a specific class within a nine-week period as a full day’s absence. Per the standards upheld by all Arkansas schools, Lee Academy maintains a firm stance against excessive absences or tardiness that lack valid justification.

Please see our handbook for all graduation requirements.

We grade students on the standard A, B, C, D, and F scale. When reporting a student’s progress, we use the symbols “S” and “U” in reporting progress in the work and social skills listed under citizenship and conduct. “S” indicates satisfactory progress. “U” indicates unsatisfactory and need for improvement. The percentages we use to determine a student’s grade are as follows:

A+ 100
A 94–99
A- 90–93

B+ 87–89
B 84–86
B- 80–83

C+ 77–79
C 74–76
C- 70–73

D+ 67–69
D 64–66
D- 60–63

Below 60 is an F for failing.

Lee Academy has a library stocked full of resources that students can use to expand their minds. Students are welcome to peruse our shelves and check out any books that interest them. Students may keep these books for up to two weeks. Students may also check out dictionaries for at-home use for homework, but they must return them by first period the following day. We encourage students to take full advantage of library resources.

We do not allow drug use in our school in any way, shape, or form. Therefore, all students in grades 7–12 are subject to mandatory drug tests. We also require any new secondary students coming into our school to take a drug test. Administration also reserves the right to administer random drug testing at its discretion. We have put this policy in place to keep our students safe.

We allow upperclassmen with valid driver’s licenses to drive themselves to school. We require these students to follow all driving rules and regulations that we have put in place. We will not allow students who violate these rules to drive to school. For more information and a complete list of driving rules, please see our Transportation page.

We provide school bus transportation for students who do not live within walking distance of Lee Academy. We also provide bus transportation for our sports teams traveling to away games. It is important that students who wish to ride a bus to and from school or to any sporting event follow all school bus rules. For more information and a complete list of school bus rules, please see our Transportation page.