Educating the Whole Child

We are a tuition-free K-8 public charter school designed to challenge students academically through the use of creative curricula and progressive teaching methods. While the fundamentals of a child’s education – reading, writing, arithmetic – are vitally important, we also believe that students need exposure to the arts, humanities and practical life skills to address the whole person. A well-balanced education helps provide the skills and discipline needed to support our students.

Highlights at a Glance

• A public school alternative that is tuition free
• Small class sizes
• Free transportation*
• Curriculum based on state standards
• Secure building with monitored access
• Full-day kindergarten
• Talent Development Center for academically-, intellectually- or creatively-talented students
• Computers & Internet access in every classroom, plus two computer labs
• Specialized teachers for Spanish, art, music, physical education, and technology
• Full-time social worker and counselors
• English as a Second Language program
• Low-cost after-school care program
• Creative Electives
• School dress code
• Students receive additional classroom instruction hours compared to traditional public schools
• Quarterly report cards and 6-week benchmark assessments (4Sight) for progress monitoring

* See Curriculum & Enrollment for free transportation limitations