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Elementary Education

There are ten elementary school facilities in Charlotte County serving students kindergarten through fifth grade. The core of our elementary studies is a balanced literacy program that prioritizes reading, writing, and mathematics. In order to meet the diverse needs of our students, many support programs and teaching strategies have been implemented. Programs for Successful Learning and Exceptional Student Education classes are available at all sites. The education of your children is a team affair. Parent and community involvement is essential and encouraged. Together we can provide our children with a place Where Every Student Learns in an environment that is caring, respectful and full of joy.

Secondary Education-Middle School

There are four middle school facilities serving the Charlotte County area. All four schools offer an intensive core-curriculum program with a viariety of well-designed elective offerings. Programs in Exceptional Student Education and remediation for students in need of academic assistance are available at each middle school, as well as access to serveral elective programs.

Secondary Education-High School

Charlotte County's high schools offer young adults the optimum environment in which to expand their hoizons in preparation for their futures. The high school curriculum provides both generalized and specialized education experiences, preparing students for the post graduate endeavor of their choice. Extensive course offerings are available from basic to advanced levels. Advanced Placement programs give students the opportunity to take college-level courses. Dual enrollment opportunities are are available to Edison College and the State College of Florida, as well as through the Charlotte Technical Center.

Charter Schools

The Edison Collegiate High School is a public charter school sponsored by Charlotte County Schools. This innovative public school is operated by Edison State College and is located on the Charlotte campus. The school will provide 9th-12th grade students the opportunity to simultaneously earn both a high school diploma and an A.A. (Associate of Arts) degree in a small, nurturing environment.

Centers

The Academy

An alternative high school program operating within the Charlotte County Public School system. It specializes in helping students map out a personalized plan to complete the requirements for a high school diploma. Students who are interviewed and selected will find a wide range of special options and programs.

Adult and Community Education

Provided in Charlotte Technical Center's Adult Learning Center and offers a variety of academic experiences for our population. Classes are designed to help students attain lifelong goals. Literacy and GED Preparation are provided, as well as other programs, such as Family Literacy, ESOL, Adult Transition, Citizenship, Adult Learner Workshops, and CNA training for ESOL Students.

Baker Center-Early Education Programs

Provides children and their families with opportunities to build a foundation for success through quality, comprehensive, community, and school based early childhood programs, such as Early Head Start, Head Start/VPK, Pre-K ESE, Title 1, and Even Start

Charlotte Harbor Center

Charlotte Technical Center (CTC)

Serves over 2,000 high school and adult students annually.  The Center is fully accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. With student success at the core of the Center's Mission Statement, the staff recognizes the varied needs, abilities, and talents of each individual while striving to meet the business, professional, and industrial employment requirements of the Charlotte County area.

Crossroads Wilderness Institute

Crossroads Wilderness Institute "CWI" started operations in 1986 on twenty acres of property in East Charlotte County owned by the Babcock Florida Company. Thanks to the long friendship between CWI board chairman, Judge Elmer Friday, and the owner of the property, the former Mr. Fred Babcock, generous lease terms were offered to CWI exclusively. The program remains situated there today, serving over seventy youth each year. It is one of fifty-four programs affiliated with Associated Marine Institute which has programs operating in eight states and the Cayman Islands.