|
The Charter School of Excellence in Fort Lauderdale, an A+ accredited public charter school serving grades K-5, was one of the first charter schools to open in Broward County in 1997. It has been ranked as one of the highest performing schools in the district and state. In 2008, it was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education and has received a state grade of “A” every year. In 2009, it received an EPIC Gold Award from New Leaders for New Schools for outstanding work in helping to raise academic achievement among students.
The school’s success can be attributed to a combination of a superior instructional staff, small class size, and a low student to teacher ratio. In addition, the school demands strong parental and community involvement.
The Charter School of Excellence in Fort Lauderdale is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI)
The Charter School of Excellence has been the recipient of many awards and special recognitions.
It was the FIRST:
- Charter school in Broward County
- Character Education School in Broward County
- Core Knowledge and Saxon Math school in Broward County
- Accredited charter school in Broward County by SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)
- More...
The Charter School of Excellence in Fort Lauderdale was one of the first charter schools to open in Broward County in 1997. The 1996 Florida legislature established the statute to allow charter schools to operate in the state. The Charter School of Excellence was founded by Robert Haag, a local businessman and real estate investor, and Hamilton C. Forman, South Florida powerbroker and philanthropist, along with a board consisting of judges, former elected officials and community activists. Mr. Haag now serves as Superintendent of the Charter Schools of Excellence and Mr. Forman still serves on the Board of Directors. More...
In 2008, the second Charter School of Excellence opened in Davie. In August 2009, two more Charter Schools of Excellence opened in Tamarac and Riverland. All of these schools are based on the first Charter School of Excellence model and offer the same curriculum, philosophy, and high standards for students.
|
