We’re back to the school grind, Smarties, and it’s time to start mapping out your family’s educational journey. Know we’re here right by your side with the best education experts this city has to offer.
Today we are sharing some really important open house/admissions dates for you to put on your calendars.
We present our 2022-23 Smarty School Admissions Open House Guide with key dates, so mark your calendars. We are SO lucky to have so many incredible options in the QC – you are sure to find the right fit for your family.
This year we have hand-picked our educational partners who will be sharing their expertise and insight throughout the 2022-23 school year:
Charlotte Christian School
Charlotte Preparatory School
Covenant Day School
Palisades Episcopal School
The Fletcher School
The John Crosland School
Over the coming months, we’ll keep you informed on key dates for open house schedules, trending education topics and alerts, and highlights on educators and students doing amazing things in our community.
Charlotte Christian School
Christ-centered. College preparatory. Educating the whole child.
Spiritual Formation: A Charlotte Christian graduate will leave with the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with Christ, knowledge to understand and defend their faith and experiences to serve God and love others. They will learn that Christ is the center of all and synthesize information using a biblical worldview.
Pursuit of Excellence: A Charlotte Christian graduate seeks excellence with their God-given gifts. Excellence in the form of academics with robust college preparatory and college level class offerings; engagement in multi-faceted co-curriculars, effective communication skills and collaboration with others; and practicing empathy while embracing diversity and respecting other perspectives.
Focus on Innovation, Curiosity and Creativity: A Charlotte Christian graduate approaches new concepts with creativity and the courage to be innovative and resilient when taking risks. Through this pursuit they develop self-confidence, self-awareness and self-motivation with the desire to be challenged. Formation of integrity and the ability to engage responsibly with new technology are skills learned.
Attend an upcoming virtual open house experience for A Closer Look at Charlotte Christian.
Grades JK-5: Wednesday, October 12 at 10 a.m.
Grades JK-12:
Saturday, November 5 at 10 a.m.
Register here.
Come be a Knight!
Connect with a member of the admissions team by calling (704) 366-5657 or emailing admissions@charchrist.com. Apply to Charlotte Christian School by visiting charlottechristian.com/apply.
Charlotte Christian School
7301 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
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Charlotte Preparatory School
Charlotte Prep empowers children to write their own stories through our distinctive academic model, intentional size, and embracing community. Experience the magic of our community at an Open House.
Charlotte Prep will host open houses both virtually and in person so that we can reach you at your convenience. At our Open Houses, you will hear from our Head of School, educators, families, and students.
In-Person Open House Agenda:
Explore our Offerings: Visit our student-run tables to get a feel for our curriculum, leadership, arts, and athletics opportunities
Welcome Address: Hear all about our mission from our head of school, and explore the application process with our admissions team
Campus Tours: Our student leaders will conduct campus tours to give you a feel for all our wonderful spaces
Virtual Open House Agenda:
Charlotte Prep Snapshot: A quick video tour with messages from our head of school, division heads, and other community members
Admissions Information: Gather all the information you need to complete your application
Parent Panel and Q&A: Hear from our current parents about their experiences at Prep, and share your questions for our team
Open House Dates:
Thursday, Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m. – **Virtual** Montessori Early School (Age 2 – 5)
Thursday, Oct. 27, 9:30 a.m. – In-Person Montessori Early School (Age 2 – 5)
Friday, Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m. – In-Person Kindergarten – 8th Grade
Friday, Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m. – **Virtual** Kindergarten – 8th Grade
For more information and to register, click here.
Charlotte Preparatory School
212 Boyce Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-5994
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Palisades Episcopal School
Your family BELONGS at PES!
Palisades Episcopal School(PES) is a school honoring Christ and committed to providing a classical education challenging the mind, body and spirit. Serving students in Junior Kindergarten – 8th grade, PES offers intimate class sizes and low teacher-student ratios which allow for differentiated instruction across every grade.
PES students find real joy in learning through hands-on opportunities of STEAM integrated study, with a focus on scientific, technological, mathematical, cultural, historical, and literary investigations. With over 85 off-campus learning experiences offered annually across all grades, a PES education ensures that students of all ages experience learning by visiting aquariums, equestrian centers, botanical gardens, nature preserves, museums, libraries, performing arts theaters, cultural centers, gleaning farms, historic sites, and various community service organizations.
In addition, our service integration helps students develop citizenship skills and fosters values of integrity, courage, responsibility, compassion, and hard work. PES students graduate knowing how to connect their heads to their hearts and are academically prepared for high school and beyond.
Every day is Open House at PES – schedule a tour at your convenience anytime! For more information about PES or to schedule a tour, visit us at pescharlotte.org.
Bus Service – Equestrian – Performing Arts – Athletics
13120 Grand Palisades Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
704.583.1825
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CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS (CMS)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) provides academic instruction and support each school day to more than 140,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade in 180 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.
– CMS enrolling your student
– 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
CHARLOTTE AREA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
For a complete list of the Greater Charlotte area independent schools, click here.
