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Have you ever sat through a presentation that felt like it lasted a century? The Ignite movement seeks to end boring presentations forever, and in Charlotte Prep’s leadership class, 8th graders are learning to craft Ignite-inspired presentations of their own.

From interviewing campus staff to doing deep research, students in Mrs. Gilmartin and Mr. Stedman’s classes are hard at work on their monthly newspapers.

In our classrooms, we do not “teach to the test” or hang the threat of end-of-grade exams over students’ heads as motivation to participate in learning. Engagement and participation are driven by relationships, meaningful learning experiences, and students’ interests, strengths, and curiosity.

As parents, we are the primary architects of our children’s internal landscapes. While we do not create their inner dialogue entirely, we are the most significant contributors to how they speak to themselves.

Our second graders recently served lunch to Charlotte community members along with sides of information about the lives of more than 40 remarkable African Americans for Black History Month. 

As we move through the cold and flu season, the health and well-being of our school community remains a priority. This information is shared as a general reminder to help families recognize symptoms, understand school health guidelines, and stay informed about seasonal illness, including the flu and measles.

My name is Brandon, and I’m an eighth-grade lifer here at Charlotte Prep. I’ve been a student here for ten years, which makes Charlotte Prep not only a place where I've learned but also where I’ve grown up. What I’ve experienced is a school that intentionally helps us become confident learners, strong individuals, and caring members of a community.

Anchor tasks help students tap into their prior knowledge to prepare them to engage in learning something new. These brief discussions or activities make meaningful real-world connections to the concepts and skills students are about to explore.

High school placement at Charlotte Prep combines personalized guidance, a strong reputation, and deep relationships with both local high schools and prestigious boarding schools across the country. Read what these alumni say prepared them for success.

Enjoy photos and video from Joy Term! Joy Term is more than a break from routine—it’s an intentional time to rekindle students’ love of learning and inspire them to carry that same spirit of curiosity, creativity, and deep engagement into their classes throughout the rest of the year and beyond.

Prep students learn through curiosity and independence, while being surrounded by teachers who guide them with care and attentiveness. It’s a beautiful blend of structure and freedom. But what’s kept us here—the reason we know this is the right place for our family—goes far beyond academics.

The sprint to the holidays has offered many joyful opportunities to strengthen connection and deepen community among our students, families, and staff.

Giving Tuesday is here, and we're asking for your help to reach our goal! 

There is more than one way to raise a healthy child, either with or without devices. But you must stay connected to what you value, even when it isn’t convenient.

In this video, second-grade teacher Kato Nims shares how the Prep Fund fuels innovative teaching at Prep. Thanks to your support, she attended a workshop on leading curricular design this summer—an experience that has already sparked new collaborations among our faculty and enriched the learning happening in classrooms right now.