Smarty Reminder: Charlotte School Open Houses this week @ Charlotte Country Day School, Cannon School & Charlotte Prep!

written by CSP Team October 7, 2013

As promised, we’re delivering Open House reminders weekly throughout the Open House Season. Open Houses this week include:

-Charlotte Country Day has the JK/Kindergarten Open House tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7p.

– Cannon School has Open House this Thursday, 10/10 at 7p.

– Charlotte Prep has Open House this Thursday, 10/10 @ 7p as well. Full article is below so you can map out your Open House schedule in your calendars. Happy school shopping!

We are proud to announce our partners for the 2013-14 Smarty Education Corner, presented by Discovery Place, Discovery Place Kids and Charlotte Nature Museum: Cannon School, Charlotte Christian School, Charlotte Country Day School, Charlotte Preparatory School, Hickory Grove Christian School, Huntington Learning Center, Providence Day School, and Trinity Episcopal School. Over the coming months, these educators will keep us informed on all things trending in education. We’re thrilled to align with this amazing group of organizations and deliver invaluable information right to your Smarty devices!

So mark your calendars, Smarties, you’re going to want to hit all of the amazing schools that Charlotte has to offer!

CHARLOTTE AREA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

Cannon School

Established in 1969, Cannon School is a JrK-12 independent college preparatory school. Our educational philosophy of adaptive expertise provides students with a strategy to know themselves, seek truth, communicate, and relate with others. Our core values of courage, teamwork, respect, integrity, passion, and kindness inform how we create a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for students at every grade level. “Go Beyond,” our school motto, articulates our enduring pursuit of excellence and lifelong learning.

Open House Schedule
Admission Open House Events – JrK-12
Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 1:00 pm

Information Sessions:
Lower School
Friday, October 18, 2013 at 10:00 am (JrK-K)

Middle School
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 10:00 am (Grades 5-8)

Upper School
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 10:00 am (Grades 9-12)

Admission Contact Information:
Bill Diskin, Director of Admission and Financial Aid
wdiskin@cannonschool.org
704-721-7164
Nancy Rogers, Associate Director of Admission
nrogers@cannonschool.org
704-721-7185
Cathy Acuff, Lower School Admission Coordinator
cacuff@cannonschool.org
704-721-7175
Shelly Edwards, Admission Assistant
sedwards@cannonschool.org
704-721-7199

Cannon School
5801 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
website
facebook
twitter: @CannonSchool

Charlotte Christian School

Established in 1950, Charlotte Christian School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory, independent, non-denominational school serving students in grades JK-12. Their vision for students includes the integration of a Biblical worldview into a curriculum where character, values and essential life skills are emphasized and modeled by a professional and dedicated faculty. A rigorous academic program is offered including strong co-curricular offerings with successful athletic and fine arts programs. For more information, schedule a tour of campus, attend an open house or visit www.charlottechristian.com.

Open House Schedule:
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 9:30 am
JK-K Open House

Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 7:00 pm
JK-K Open House

Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Grades JK-12 Open House

Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Grades JK-12 Open House

For more information, visit www.charlottechristian.com/admissions.

Charlotte Christian School
7301 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
website
facebook
twitter: @charchristiannc

Charlotte Country Day School

Recognized for its academic excellence, acclaimed international studies program, state-of-the-art technological resources, and opportunities in arts, athletics, community service, and leadership, Charlotte Country Day is a place where young people become critical thinkers and problem solvers. Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve. With superior, highly professional teachers, they offer students in grades junior kindergarten through 12, hands-on experiences and individualized attention in a diverse and nurturing environment.

Open House Schedule:
Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 7:00 pm
(parents only)
Lower School Open House (grades JK-4): Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm (parents only)
Upper School Open House (grades 9-12): Thursday, November 7, 2013, 1:30-3:30 pm (parents and students)

Click here for the Online Open House RSVP Form

Click here to Request Information

Charlotte Country Day School
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4500
website
facebook
twitter: @ccdsnews

Charlotte Preparatory School

Charlotte Preparatory School is a Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 8 college-preparatory coeducational day school located on a 13-acre campus in southeast Charlotte. Hallmarks of the School include:

– an encouraging, caring environment that nurtures the whole child
– small class sizes and an optimum student-teacher ratio
– a diverse student population prepared to excel in an increasingly global society
– a student body that is highly recruited by area independent high schools and boarding schools

Open House Schedule:
Pre-Kindergarten – Eighth Grade
Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 9:30 am

Focus on Montessori Early School
Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 9:30 am

For more information, visit www.charlotteprep.org/admissions.

Charlotte Preparatory School
212 Boyce Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-5994
website
facebook
twitter: @CharlottePrep

Hickory Grove Christian School

Hickory Grove Christian is a college preparatory school and ministry of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. The school exists to “know Christ and to make Him known through Christian education” and is on a journey of excellence to “become the leading college-preparatory school in the region equipping Christian leaders to make a profound difference in the world for the glory of God.” Current enrollment for the 2013-2014 year is 1,200 students: 260 students in the Early Education Center (6 weeks to 5 years of age) and 940 students in grades TK-12. The elementary, middle, and high schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Open House Schedule:
Thursday, October 17th 6:30pm
Tuesday, November 5th 9:30am
Saturday, January 11th 1:00pm

Tours at Hickory Grove Christian are designed to introduce parents to the school and explain the admissions process. The school’s admissions director will guide prospective parents through the academic buildings, cafeteria, worship center, and gyms. All tour times begin at 9:30am and are by appointment only. Please call the admissions office at 704-531-3589 to schedule a tour.

For more information, visit www.hgchristian.org/admissions/Welcome.

Hickory Grove Christian School
6050 Hickory Grove Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 531-4008
website
facebook
twitter: @HGChristian

Providence Day School

Providence Day School exists to inspire in students a passion for learning, a commitment to personal integrity, and a sense of social responsibility. One of the core values is the belief that the success of students depends on a partnership which includes teachers, parents, administrators, support staff, grandparents, alumni and friends. They encourage the extended school family to be active in each student’s development. They are a TK-12 co-educational college preparatory school.

Open House Schedule:
Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 6:00 pm

Transitional Kindergarten through 12
Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 9:30 am

For more information, visit ProvidenceDay.org/openhouses.

Providence Day School
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
website
facebook
twitter: @PDSHead

Trinity Episcopal School

Trinity Episcopal School is the only K-8 independent school in Uptown Charlotte. Their passionate and innovative faculty are committed to creating scholars by redefining academic rigor using their workshop approach, inspiring a responsibility for students’ own learning and promoting their curiosity in the classroom and the world around them.

Trinity Episcopal School ~ Creating Scholars, Nurturing Spirituality & Embracing Diversity in Charlotte’s Center City

Open House Schedule:
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Monday, October 28, 2013 at 9:30am (information available in Spanish)
Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 3:00 pm

Super Tours include a short presentation from the School Leadership Team as well as a campus tour. All Super Tours begin at 9:45am on the following dates:
October 25, 2013
November 7, 2013
November 18, 2013
December 6, 2013
January 28, 2014
February 25, 2014
March 28, 2014

For more information, visit www.tescharlotte.org/admissions

Trinity Episcopal School
750 E. 9th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704)358-8101
website
facebook
twitter: @TEScharlotte

MECKLENBURG AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (MACS)

“MACS” is a centralized, regional system of schools in the Charlotte area that includes nine schools that serve PK through 12. For questions or for additional information, contact the admissions office at 704-370-3273. Families should visit the individual school websites to get information about Open Houses and admissions.

• MACS admission process

Elementary Open Houses:
Includes St. Gabriel, St. Matthew, St. Ann, St. Patrick, Our Lady of Assumption and
St. Mark in Huntersville.
Sunday, October 27, 2013, 1:30-3:30 pm
Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 9:00 am-noon

Holy Trinity Open Houses:
Saturday, October 26, 2013, 9:00-11:00 am
Monday, October 28, 2013, 9:00-11:00 am

Charlotte Catholic High School:
Saturday, November 16, 2013, 10:00 am-noon

Christ the King Catholic High School (Huntersville):
Saturday, November 23, 2013, 10:00 am-noon

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) provides academic instruction and support each school day to more than 141,100 students in kindergarten through 12th grade in 159 schools throughout the cities and towns of Mecklenburg County. See the below links for shortcuts to the enrollment process and Open House Dates listed alphabetically by school.

• 2013 Open House Dates by School
• CMS enrolling your student
• CMS zones
• List of NC Charter Schools

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG MAGNET SCHOOLS

Any student can apply to a magnet program within CMS. All students who wish to apply for a magnet program must meet any entrance requirements that may exist for the school or magnet program and agree to fulfill program requirements to remain enrolled in the magnet program. For more information on the CMS Magnet program and all Open House dates for these schools, visit the below links.

• CMS magnet program
• CMS magnet schools open house dates