What is a charter school?
Charter schools provide parents a choice in the education of their children. These schools have open enrollment, with no discrimination, no religious associations, and no tuition. Charter schools generally are small, averaging 137 students in North Carolina. Many charter schools are thematic in serving children, for example, math and science strands, a focus on character education, reading/literacy - centered instruction, special methodologies in teaching, etc. Others focus their work on serving special populations. Kennedy Charter Public School serves students who are at-risk of failure in traditional public school settings.

Do you have bus service?
Yes. We provide limited bus service to all students. Currently we make cluster stops all through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. We are also located less than a mile from CATS city bus stops and the CATS train.

Do I have to pay for my child(ren) to attend?
No. Kennedy Charter Public School is a public school; no fees other than those for special events or activities, are required for students to attend.

Is Kennedy Charter Accredited?
Yes. Kennedy Charter Public School follows the standards of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, as set forth by the State Department of Public Instruction and the Office of Charter Schools. Students attending KCPS must meet NC Testing requirements (Computer Skills, EOG's, EOC's, etc.), and teachers must meet the licensing requirements by the state as in a traditional public schools.

How do I enroll my child(ren)?
Contact the school's office at (704) 688-2939 ext. 541 or download an application and return it to the school. If the student is at high school level, we will need a copy of their transcript from their previous school. If the student is at middle school level, we will need a copy of the student's current grade report.

Note:(The enrollment space usually fills up quickly and we always have an active wait list. If maximum enrollment is reached we do utilize a lottery system for students wishing to attend in the future.)

How many Credits do I need to graduate?
Kennedy Charter follows all of the Department of Public Instruction requirements. Students in High School have to earn 20 credits in order to graduate. However these 20 credits have to be in specific and required courses for their established graduation track.

Do you offer school for grades Kindergarten -5th grade?
Starting in the 2009-2010 school year Kennedy will add grades Kindergarten -1st grade. There will be two classes of each grade so enrollment will be limited. Every year thereafter we will add a grade until we are a full Kindergarten-12th grade school.

Do you have any job openings?
Kennedy Charter Public School is always looking for bright, enthusiastic, and Highly Qualified people for employment. If you are interested in employment at Kennedy Charter Public School please mail a copy of your resume to:

Kennedy Charter Public School
Attn: Mrs. Rose
1717 Sharon Rd. West
Charlotte, NC 28210