Charter
Schools
Charter Schools are independently governed and free standing public schools
which offer parents and students another choice in public education outside
the “traditional” school district system. Founded by
educators, parents, community groups or private organizations, each charter
school is governed by its own school board and operates under a performance
contract with its sponsor, the Brevard Public School District (BPS). As
its sponsor, BPS, through the Office of School Choice, monitors each
charter school for compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
and mandates.
A charter school’s purpose is to challenge standard educational
practices and offer innovative opportunities for student learning and
achievement. Many of Brevard’s charter schools specialize
in a particular area such as technology, the arts or a back-to-basics
core-subjects approach. Others are specifically structured for
special populations such as gifted, at-risk or students with disabilities.
Montessori, Arts, and Science/Technology
curriculums are among the many learning choices available within Brevard’s
charter schools. Charter school students can also enjoy the total
school experience of various sports, clubs and extracurricular activities. The
following charter schools offer additional choices in public school education
for Brevard County’s parents and students.
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