A Polk County Public Charter School
Preschool with VPK
Visit our Primary Program page to learn more about the preschool program. Information on tuition and preschool enrollment can be found on the main programs page.
K-8 Public Charter
Visit our program pages for Lower, Upper & Secondary to learn more about these programs. Visit the application to apply during our open enrollment.
B.A.S.E.
Visit our programs page to see tuition and hours of operation for our before and after care program.
Montessori nurtures order, concentration, and independence.
Intentional classroom design, materials, and daily routines support the student’s emerging “self-regulation” (the ability to educate one’s self, and to think about what one is learning), in toddlers through adolescents.
Students are part of a close, caring community.
The multi-age classroom—typically spanning 3 years—re-creates a family structure. Older students enjoy stature as mentors and role models; younger children feel supported and gain confidence about the challenges ahead. Teachers model respect, loving kindness, and a peaceful conflict resolution.
Montessori students enjoy freedom within limits.
Each creative activity prompt is an opportunity for your child to embrace a new challenge. Through hands-on learning, your child is more likely to remain engaged and to build upon their creative problem-solving skills.
Students are supported in becoming active seekers of knowledge.
Teachers provide environments where students have the freedom and the tools to pursue answers to their own questions. Internal satisfaction drives the child’s curiosity and interest and results in joyous learning that is sustainable over a lifetime.
