SCHOOLS (K-O) BY SCHOOL NAME
SCHOOLS (K-O) BY SCHOOL NAMEKIPP: Charlotte
A college preparatory school designed to prepare students from underserved areas with academic skills, intellectual habits, & character traits necessary to succeed in high school, college, & beyond beginning with 5th grade students. Based on the national model of KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program). Curriculum is the SCOS with extended day, extended year, and Saturday classes bi-weekly. Cultivates a culture that espouses learning & hard work can be fun, strong system of rewards & consequences, & consistent focus on preparing for college.
Grade Span: 5-8
Year Approved: 2006
Year Open: 2007
School Administrator: Donna Rogers
School Administrator Phone: 980.297.5817
Address:
931 Wilann Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
980.297.5817 (phone)
NA (fax)
DPI Consultant: Deanna Townsend-Smith
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3263
Kennedy School
Kennedy Charter Public School provides a safe, dynamic, and positive learning environment for students 6-12 at risk of failure in traditional school settings. Academic and behavioral goals are clearly defined for each student within a constructive, highly structrued, learninng environment that is conducive to student acheivement. Student assistance & guidance counseling services are available to all students. College preparation and career planning are vital components. Over 50% of students live in group homes, foster homes or non-custodial parent situations. Students often are drop outs, or two to three grade levels behind upon entrance.
Grade Span: K-2, 6-12
Year Approved: 1998
Year Open: 1998
School Administrator: William Stubbs
School Administrator Phone: 704.688.2939 x579
Address:
1717 Sharon Rd. West
Charlotte, NC 28210
704.688.2939 x579 (phone)
704.688.2960 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Deanna Townsend-Smith
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3263
Kestrel Heights
Kestrel Heights School, founded in 1998 as a public charter school, serves students in grades 6-12 in the greater Durham area. We believe that all children can succeed in a safe and challenging environment that is dedicated to nurturing lifelong learners. By fostering a community with high expectations, modeling characteristics of responsible citizenship, and focusing on the development of the whole person, we believe we will help to create a great school for all children. Kestrel Heights School is associated in partnership with the Ackland Museum and the National Paideia Center at UNC Chapel Hill.
Grade Span: K-12
Year Approved: 1998
Year Open: 1998
School Administrator: Tim Dugan
School Administrator Phone: 919.484.1300
Address:
4700 S. Alston Ave
Durham, NC 27707
919.484.1300 (phone)
919.484.1355 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Cande Honeycutt
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3493
Kinston Charter Academy
To become a superior school that provides students with opportunities to achieve academic excellence enabling them to participate competitively in our global society.
Grade Span: K-8
Year Approved: 2003
Year Open: 2004
School Administrator: Ozzie Hall
School Administrator Phone: 252.522.0210
Address:
2000 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
252.522.0210 (phone)
252.522.2584 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Lisa Swinson
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3495
Lake Lure Classical Academy
Lake Lure Classical Academy, LLCA, is a public charter school opening in the fall of 2010. LLCA will open offering a college-preparatory education to students in grades K-7. LLCA will add a grade level each year becoming a K-12 school in the fall of 2015. LLCA will be utilizing the Core Knowledge Program in our Elementary and Middle grades then transition to a Classical Curriculum as we expand into High School. LLCA is free and open to North Carolina students.
Grade Span: K-8
Year Approved: 2009
Year Open: 2010
School Administrator: Caroline Upchurch
School Administrator Phone: 828.625.9292
Address:
P O Box 6 2520 Memorial Highway
Lake Lure, NC 28746
828.625.9292 (phone)
NA (fax)
DPI Consultant: Tom Miller
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3492
Lake Norman Charter
Our mission is Together we lead, learn and serve. Lake Norman Charter School students will acquire and demonstrate leadership skills (awareness, communication, academic success, teamwork, and citizenship) to bring out the best in themselves and others. To meet school objectives, LNCS provides: A challenging academic setting; A focused classroom size averaging 22 students in core classes; A strong discipline and honor code; A strong, cooperative atmosphere; High professional satisfaction and accountability. LNCS adheres to and enhances the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Grade Span: 5-12
Year Approved: 1998
Year Open: 1998
School Administrator: Shannon Stein
School Administrator Phone: 704.948.8600
Address:
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
704.948.8600 (phone)
704.875.3389 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Tom Miller
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807-3492
Learning Center
The Learning Center is a K-7th, expanding to 8th, school that is known for its innovative methods of teaching and promoting creative programs and approaches to learning. The multi-learning style approach to educationuses the Four Blocks method for language arts, Houghton Mifflin math, and across-the-curriculum science, technology and social studies programs.Both Reading and Math Intervention Programs are offered during the school day and through after school programs. Our nationally recognized nutrition program offers many extras such as Small Bites, Super Snack and Garden-Based Learning. Other extras include the Elective Program offering Sting Instruments, Chorus, Geography Bowl, Chess and Math Club, Mini and Middle REAL, Art, Project Green and Clean.
Grade Span: K-8
Year Approved: 1997
Year Open: 1997
School Administrator: Mary Jo Dyer
School Administrator Phone: 828.835.7240
Address:
945 Conaheeta St.
Murphy, NC 28906
828.835.7240 (phone)
828.835.9471 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Tom Miller
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3492
Lincoln Charter
As parents concerned with our children's education, we come from several counties to form a school where our students and their education are the priority. High standards for conduct and academics utilizing the North Carolina College-Prep curriculum; Certified and well trained teachers who know each child and their strengths; A parent-elected school board, consisting of business and community leaders; An active high school and middle school sports program; After school activities; Required volunteer hours for parents, ensuring parental involvement; Dual college enrollment earning college credits; Online distant learning
Grade Span: K-12
Year Approved: 1998
Year Open: 1998
School Administrator: Dave Machado
School Administrator Phone: 704.483.6611
Address:
7834 Galway Lane
Denver , NC 28037
704.483.6611 (phone)
704.489.4343 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Tom Miller
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3492
Magellan Charter
The Magellan Charter School is home to more than 330 students. These students are served by a team of twenty-five exceptional teachers in class sizes of approximately 16 students.The mission of The Magellan Charter School is to provide an academically focused educational opportunity for highly motivated students in grades four through eight.The school provides an energizing educational journey filled with experiences that are interactive and experiential.
Grade Span: 3-8
Year Approved: 1997
Year Open: 1997
School Administrator: Mary Griffin
School Administrator Phone: 919.844.0277
Address:
9324 Baileywick Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
919.844.0277 (phone)
919.844.3882 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Cande Honeycutt
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3493
Maureen Joy Charter
Grade Span: K-8
Year Approved: 1997
Year Open: 1997
School Administrator: Alex Quigley
School Administrator Phone: 919.493.6056
Address:
1955 W. Cornwallis Rd
Durham, NC 27705
919.493.6056 (phone)
919.402.4263 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Cande Honeycutt
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3493
Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy
Metrolina Regional Scholars’ Academy is a nondiscriminatory, public charter school that provides a differentiated, exceptionally challenging education for children of extremely high academic or intellectual ability, ages 5 to 13. We meet the distinctive intellectual, social and emotional needs of our students by providing a supportive environment in which they can meet academic challenges and develop relationships with peers of all ages. We strive to prepare our graduates to become independent, productive, responsible and creative individuals capable of making original contributions to society.
Grade Span: K-8
Year Approved: 2000
Year Open: 2000
School Administrator: Dr. Michael Postma
School Administrator Phone: 704.503.1112
Address:
5225 Seventy-Seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
704.503.1112 (phone)
704.503.1183 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Deanna Townsend-Smith
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3263
Millennium Charter Academy
Grade Span: K-8
Year Approved: 2000
Year Open: 2000
School Administrator: Kirby R. McCrary
School Administrator Phone: 336.789.7570
Address:
500 Old Springs Rd.
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336.789.7570 (phone)
336.789.8445 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Tom Miller
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3492
Mountain Discovery Charter
Mountain Discovery Charter School teaches the NCSCOS through the use of an Expeditionary Learning model. Students are engaged in a hands-on course of study to build a solid foundation and life-long love of learning. The students are engaged in an experientially rich, hands-on course of study developed to maximize each child's potential to become a responsible citizen of the local and global communities.
Grade Span: K-8
Year Approved: 2002
Year Open: 2002
School Administrator: Carter Petty
School Administrator Phone: 828.488.1222
Address:
890 Jenkins Branch Rd. North
Bryson City, NC 28713
828.488.1222 (phone)
828.488.0526 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Tom Miller
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3492
Mountain Island Charter
Mountain Island Charter School is committed to a community of enthusiastic and eager learners who will become successful problem solvers, work with persistence, demonstrate integrity, tolerance and respect in personal behavior and model leadership with a heart for service in a complex and diverse society. Through an integrated approach, a strong foundation in traditional disciplines is built across a broad range of academic, artistic, athletic and co-curricular opportunities with a global perspective. We are actively growing great minds!
Grade Span: K-9
Year Approved: 2009
Year Open: 2010
School Administrator: Linda Bratcher
School Administrator Phone: 704.827.8840
Address:
14516 Lucia Riverbend Hwy
Mount Holly, NC 28120
704.827.8840 (phone)
704.831.5285 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Tom Miller
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3263
Neuse Charter
Fostering individual learning styles; nurturing and facilitating our children's natural abilities to think creatively and critically; and promoting self-confidence through respect for self, others and the environment.
Grade Span: K-9
Year Approved: 2006
Year Open: 2007
School Administrator: Joel Erby (Interim)
School Administrator Phone: 919.938.1077
Address:
909 Booker Dairy Road, P O Box 30
Smithfield, NC 27577
919.938.1077 (phone)
919.938.1079 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Lisa Swinson
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3495
North East Carolina Prep School
NECP will teach and inspire through a challenging curriculum that integrates technology, experiential learning and critical thinking skills, promotes diversity, emphasizes involvement of students, parents and a highly training staff and create student leaders, all in preparation for post-secondary success. The school’s motto: “To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield.”
Grade Span: K-8
Year Approved: 2011
Year Open: 2012
School Administrator: John Westburg
School Administrator Phone: 252.641.0464
Address:
500 Davis Drive / PO Box 8
Tarboro, NC 27886
252.641.0464 (phone)
252.641.0463 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Lisa Swinson
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3495
Orange Charter
Grade Span: K-8
Year Approved: 1997
Year Open: 1997
School Administrator: Jarrod Dennis
School Administrator Phone: 919.644.6272
Address:
920 Corporate Drive
Hillsborough, NC 27278
919.644.6272 (phone)
919.644.6275 (fax)
DPI Consultant: Cande Honeycutt
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3493