Learning at Charlotte Prep incorporates the concept of being service-minded and understanding that there are needs

both locally and globally

At Charlotte Preparatory School, we believe that offering our students the opportunity to connect their lives to local and global perspectives while increasing their awareness of personal social responsibility is integral to educating tomorrow’s leaders. We intend for our students to become responsible citizens in a global society. 

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    Learning to serve those in need promotes leadership and character development.

    Community Service Goals:

    • Nurture compassion and empathy for others by creating situations in which the student can begin to understand how their actions impact themselves and the lives of others. (Emotional Intelligence)

    • Develop an awareness of the inequities that create vulnerabilities within our local Charlotte community and around the world. (Identification)

    • Develop critical thinking skills to understand the causes and potential solutions to inequities in our society. (Causes and Solutions)

    • Foster deep partnerships with local, national, and international organizations to organize tangible projects and advocacy to support their community. (Action)

    • Develop a life-long commitment to service and our society. (Commitment) 



    Recent school-wide service projects:

    • Annual Family Day of Service - In on and off-campus locations, Prep families do service projects for local organizations.
    • Annual Student Morning of Service - students engage in service work that addresses childhood literacy, child homelessness, animal welfare, homelessness, or economic inequality.
    • Parents Association Holiday Drive - Preppy’s Pantry collects coats and non-perishable food items for a local service organization.
    • Community Engagement - lower school students routinely visit a local nursing home to read and play games with residents.

    The leadership curriculum expounds on the idea of servant leadership and the importance of civic engagement. As a result of these initiatives and discussions, many students engage in a variety of community service activities outside of school.