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The story of Charlotte Preparatory School is an anthology of the stories of our students—the adventures of learning, the dramas of discovery, the tales of friendship and fun.
Read some of them in our news and social media feeds. Then, we hope you’ll join us as we write the next chapters together.
- Nov12Liam's Prep Story
While my Prep journey is unique to me, it is not uncommon for Prep students to have similar experiences: pursuing their interests, surrounded by other passionate students and supportive faculty and staff.
See Details - Oct30Growing Flexible Thinkers
When we think about preparing young children for school, many parents focus on foundational academics, like counting or recognizing shapes, or social skills, such as sharing and communicating. While these are essential, there’s another skill that deserves equal attention: flexible thinking.
See Details - Oct24Victory for Girls' Volleyball
After our girls’ volleyball team won the QCC tournament championship, their head coach, Mandi Mohammed, reflected on an unforgettable season.
See Details - Oct22The Importance of Awe and Wonder
One of the compelling qualities of children is they are constantly in touch with feelings of awe and wonder. Life delights them. They relish new experiences. They take little for granted. They seem to have a deep and intuitive connection to the natural world.
See Details - Oct17Support for Hurricane Helene Recovery
In the wake of an unprecedented natural disaster here in our home state, the entire Charlotte Prep community came together to support our neighbors in Western North Carolina.
See Details - Oct2Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
Whether through your internet router, service provider, or third-party apps, there are many ways to shield children from inappropriate content and manage their online habits. Here’s a guide to using these tools effectively.
See Details - Sep19What Should Students Know and Be Able To Do?
Learning must be tied to something more than just raw information. Students need to be able to transfer their learning to new subjects and life experiences.
See Details - Sep11Playing it Forward: Prep Grads Give Back
Two former Prep students, Blane and Devin McElroy, have made it a tradition to return to Prep and host a soccer camp while on summer break. For the second year in a row, they’ve run the camp to raise money for the Soccer Foundation of Charlotte, a cause close to their hearts.
See Details - Sep5Connected Learning at Prep
Here at Charlotte Prep, we’re committed to cultivating an environment where students engage in deep, transferable learning experiences that extend beyond traditional academic boundaries.
See Details - Aug29The Foundation Children Need
British child psychologist John Bowlby wrote that “life is best organized as a series of daring ventures from a secure base.” What a good description of childhood.
See Details - Aug22First Day of 2024-2025
We are so excited to welcome all of our students and families for the 2024-2025 school year!
See Details - May23The Joys of Summer
Summer vacation. Do you remember yours, especially when you were in elementary school? Do you remember the feeling on that last day of school, when the entire summer stretched out before you? I certainly do.
See Details - May16Keep Learning Alive this Summer
As the school year draws to a close, many parents begin contemplating how to keep their children engaged during the summer break. Here are some practical tips for families to keep the learning flame alive during the summer!
See Details - May9Class of 2024 High School Destinations
We are so proud of the Charlotte Preparatory School graduating class of 2024! These students have shown themselves time and time again as exceptional scholars, athletes, and artists. But more importantly, they model the values of our core pillars, and that is the lifelong mark of a Prep graduate that they will carry with them.
See Details - May1Third Grade Wax Museum
As one of Prep's signature experiences each year, our third graders create their very own wax museum! The students dress as a historical figure they have researched, stand "frozen," and recite a speech when visitors approach them.
See Details - Apr11Charlotte Prep Presents Willy Wonka Jr.
Our annual 3rd-8th grade musical is a true display of the talent and hard work of our students and they are proud to present Willy Wonka Junior this year.
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