SCHOOLS (K-O) BY SCHOOL NAME

KIPP: 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: 704.537.2044

Address: 931 Wilann Drive
 Charlotte, NC 28205
 704.537.2044 (phone)
 704.537.2855 (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 - 12
Year Approved: 1998
Year Open: 1998

School Administrator: Dr. Michael Postma
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: Richie Mitchell
School Administrator Phone: 919.484.1300

Address: 4700 S. Alston Ave
 Durham, NC 27707
 919.484.1300 (phone)
 919.484.1355 (fax)

DPI Consultant: Robin Kendall
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3457

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: Jessica Boland (Interim)
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

Langtree Charter Academy
The mission of Langtree Charter Academy is to build a rigorous and productive learning environment where students can reach their academic potential and where teachers set clear educational goals. A focus on citizenship and experimental learning through community engagement will be present at every grade level Building upon this foundation enables students from all socioeconomic levels to realize their academic and personal potential and to prepare to enter, compete, and succeed as students, and, later, as professionals.

Grade Span: K-6
Year Open: 2013

School Administrator: Joan Roman
School Administrator Phone: 704.657.7013

Address: 154 Foundation Court
 Mooresville, NC 28117
 704.657.7013 (phone)

DPI Consultant: Robin Kendall
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3457

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

Longleaf School of the Arts
Longleaf School of the Arts will prepare students for college and career pathways via a curriculum that fully integrates academics and the fine arts into all aspects of the school culture.

Grade Span: 9-10
Year Approved: 2012
Year Open: 2013

School Administrator: Jennifer Broome
School Administrator Phone: 919.896.8164

Address: 207 East Hargett St.
 Raleigh, NC 27601
 919.896.8164 (phone)

DPI Consultant: Cande Honeycutt
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3493

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: Robin Kendall
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3457

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: Anthony Yodice
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-10
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: Robin Kendall
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3457

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-12
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-9
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: Jonathan Corcoran
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

Oxford Preparatory High School
Oxford Preparatory High School’s purpose is to graduate future leaders who have completed a rigorous curriculum, performed community service, and developed an appreciation of the arts in preparation for the challenges of the college of their choice. With support from our diverse community, we will cultivate intellectual curiosity in well-rounded students by engaging in critical thinking and experiential learning.

Grade Span: 9
Year Approved: 2012
Year Open: 2013

School Administrator: Andrew swanner
School Administrator Phone: 252.432.4377

Address: 6041 Landis Rd
 Oxford, NC 27565
 252.432.4377 (phone)

DPI Consultant: Cande Honeycutt
DPI Consultant Phone: 919.807.3493