Educational Program

Our Approach

Our research-based educational approach is child-centered, nurturing the whole child to thrive with confidence, curiosity and creativity while treasuring their uniqueness.

Research-based

Curriculum

We meet or exceed state and national standards

We follow NC standard course of study

We include social-emotional learning, mindfulness, and restorative practices

Approach

We are child-centered

We nurture the whole child to thrive

We foster confidence, curiosity, and creativity

We partner with families and the community

Instruction

We are inquiry-based, hands-on, and project-based

We integrate the arts

We value outdoor learning

We differentiate instruction for diverse learners

Our pedagogy engages children with a hands-on, project-based approach that includes outdoor learning, integrated arts, mindfulness and restorative practices.

Child-Centered Learning

Our focus is on the student. We prioritize student voices, student interests, and student’s individual learning styles. Every day we recognize and honor what is special and unique in each child. We strive to make students lifelong learners, guided by their curiosity, imagination, confidence and passion.

Fair & Compassionate

We work together to light the fire that is every child’s promise and potential. We emphasize fairness, equity, love, kindness and respect as we work to create an environment where all voices are included and heard, and where each person’s differences, ideas and sense of wonder are valued.

Nurturing Community

CPSC does not look or feel like other public schools. Relationships are at the core of our charter. Everyone at CPSC, students and adults, is on a first-name basis. Our teachers visit with each of their students individually before the school year starts. We actively teach respect for one another and appreciation for individual differences.