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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.

As we welcome this season of giving thanks and giving back, I couldn’t help but draw parallels between the themes The Gratitude Jar and our mission at Charlotte Prep.

Talented Charlotte Prep students are hard at work to stage Alice, a one-act adaptation of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. The cast is busy rehearsing, and our middle school set design club is crafting props and costumes. You won't want to miss it!

Middle school is often described as a challenging time, full of change and uncertainty. However, at Charlotte Prep, it becomes a time of growth, exploration, and confidence. The environment encourages us to try new things, learn from our mistakes, and discover who we truly are, all while being surrounded by people who genuinely want us to succeed.

Reading for pleasure is one of the most powerful habits a middle school student can develop. It strengthens stamina, builds vocabulary, and deepens comprehension, but more importantly, it opens hearts and minds.

Since I arrived at Prep, I have been pondering the question: how does a head of school help build a robust school culture? I believe one of our most powerful tools for this purpose is fostering a continuous feedback loop that includes our students and faculty.

Our third graders visited Weddington Farm for a day of team building, service learning, and hands-on fun in the great outdoors.