Why Choose Us

Discover the difference of Cherokee Charter Academy! We offer our students:

  • Intimate Class Settings for Individualized Attention

  • Embracing Diversity in Our Inclusive Community

  • Proven Education Model that is Data Driven

  • Empowering Learning with 1:1 Technology Integration

  • Inspiring Curiosity through Student-Centered Lessons and Personalized Learning

  • Amplifying Potential through Enrichment Opportunities

  • Equipping Tomorrow's Leaders with 4 C's: Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking

  • Nurturing Emotional Intelligence through Social-Emotional Learning

  • Complimentary After-School Tutoring

Curriculum Calendars

We follow Georgia Standard of Excellence (GSE). Each subject area/grade level teachers create curriculum based on the Georgia Standard of Excellence. We have provided each grade level and subject for parents to be more aware of what each unit will cover throughout the school year in the Curriculum Calendars. View our curriculums by grade below.

Community of Character

Our aim is to promote a community of character within the School to support the social and emotional growth of students, which will in turn promote the academic growth of students. Principles from research-based programs drive the development of a safe community in which students learn skills that support citizenship, both in and out of the classroom. Cooperation, empathy, responsibility, and self-management are just a few of the traits students will cultivate in the school environment that values the whole child. Students will be motivated to succeed through building lasting relationships and trust with those around them.

Student Driven Learning

Every child is unique, therefore the School will create a Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) with every student, which is designed to track an individual student’s strengths, weaknesses, and cumulative progress in attaining a year’s worth of learning at a specific grade level. The PLP will empower students to track their own progress, which initiates student ownership of learning goals. The plan’s development is a collaborative effort between the teacher, parent, student, and other staff involved with the student’s academic achievement. Teachers will act as facilitators and coaches for the plans, aiding in creating, monitoring, and challenging the students to push themselves. The parents’ role is to be a cheerleader or mentor, motivating and guiding the students in their endeavors. Most importantly, students are the producers of the plan, faced with the responsibility of understanding their data, making good decisions as learners, and following through with expectations.

Parental Involvement

Meaningful parent involvement in a child’s education is crucial for his or her success, therefore every effort will be made to keep parents engaged and informed. Parent volunteering opportunities are available at the School and individualized to meet the needs, demands, and capabilities of the individual student/family. This volunteer plan has the intention of providing increased parent visibility in the School, which will show students that they are supported in their academic endeavors. Daily communication with the teacher is encouraged through use of the agenda book, in which students track their homework assignments for each day and messages are sent home. Parents will have real-time access to their child’s gradebook to monitor progress in every subject. Progress reports and report cards are distributed every quarter, and parents are encouraged to schedule conferences to discuss student performance and progress toward mastery of grade level standards. The School will offer Curriculum Nights for parents to attend and learn about various educational topics, such as state assessment information or home-reading strategies.