Guiding Principles

Charlotte Secondary School’s core principles are as follows:

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• A fundamental purpose of public education is to maintain and advance our democratic society

• A rigorous college preparatory education is the best preparation for civic participation, post-secondary education and the modern workplace

• Diversity is not merely desirable; it is necessary for the accomplishment of our mission

• A good education should be personalized and engage the whole person

• Our teachers will be competent, caring professionals who will grow along with our students

• Family and community engagement is essential for academic achievement

• A school is always a work in progress; we will pursue continuous improvement through self-assessment and evidence-based practices.

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