School Information
General
The Cherokee Charter Academy opened in August 2011 at 2126 Sixes Road in Canton, Georgia. The school offers classes in grades K-8.
School Hours:
Before Care Start Time: 6:30 am
Student Drop off begins: 7:25 am
Instruction Start Time: 8:00 am Sharp
Student Dismissal Begins: 2:45 pm grades K-2, 3:00PM grades 3-8
After Care Dismissal Ends: 6:00 pm
What kind of programs & services are available?
- Personalized Learning Plans – Assessments are performed periodically to determine how your child will learn best. Learning styles are established to tailor lesson plans to meet the needs of each student.
- Access to Charter Schools USA's Student Information System (SIS) – Parents are given access to their children's personal information through a password-protected computer-based system that allows them to monitor their progress. Parents can monitor test scores, homework and attendance on a daily basis.
- Parent Involvement – We know that children enjoy greater success in school when the adults they admire most take an interest in their education. Our students' parents are committed to volunteer hours each year for the school. These hours foster closer relationships and ensure a more secure learning environment.
- Uniforms – A school uniform policy is enforced. School uniforms must be purchased exclusively from a Cherokee Charter Academy approved vendor only. School uniforms instill a sense of pride in the school as well as each child's individual appearance. Uniforms allow students to focus on their education instead of designer labels and fashion trends.
Who is eligible to attend?
Cherokee Charter Academy is open to K-8 school aged students who reside in Cherokee county.
Parent Information
Carpool pick-up
There are two areas for Carpool pick up. Carpool numbers from 10-375 will be picked up on the Gym side (inner lane), 376 and above will be picked up on the Cafeteria Side (outer lane). Thank you as we continue to make our afternoon carpool more efficient for everyone.
Before and After Care
Before and After care is available onsite during the school year on a daily or monthly basis. To enroll in the Before or After Care program, please complete the registration form. Please click here for the cost and payment schedule. Be sure to review the Before/After Care Parent Handbook for policies and guidelines.
Before Care Start Time: 6:30 am
After Care Dismissal Ends: 6:00 pm
Parent-Student Handbook
2012-13 Parent-Student Handbook - The Cherokee Charter Academy Parent/Student Handbook is filled with detailed information that will assist you in understanding the expectation of our students and parents at school. This handbook has been designed to help you work as partners with us in your child's education.
Elementary School Code of Conduct
Transportation
Cherokee Charter Academy and our Governing Board are committed to delivering the highest quality academic program for our students. In order to make good on our commitment we are allocating all appropriate resources into our educational program. The input from parents and discussion at our registration and information sessions were consistent with our academic focus. So that every resource is provided to education our parents are providing their own transportation. Thank you for your commitment and support.
Meal Service
Breakfast and lunch service is available to all students. Meals are provided by Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. (www.preferredmealsystems.com). Cherokee Charter Academy participates in the National School Lunch Program and free or reduced pricing is available to those students who meet the guidelines.Breakfast costs $1.50 and Lunch costs $2.85. Reduced breakfast costs $.30 and reduced lunch costs $.40.
Food Service Inspection Report - In accordance with Senate Bill 1908, the school's health certificate/inspection reports are available for review in the school's main office.
The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act requires school cafeterias to meet new federal nutrition standards for school lunches and breakfasts. Read our "School Meals Have Changed!" flyer to learn more!
School Uniforms
School uniforms must be purchased exclusively from All Uniform Wear and can be purchased at our school store or online at www.alluniformwear.com.
The onsite All Uniform Wear store is open:
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 10:00am
Tuesday and Thursday 3:00pm - 6:00pm
We only accept debit cards and credit cards. No cash.
Student Holidays: The school uniform store is closed on student holidays. Please check your monthly school newsletter and school calendar for these dates.
2012-2013 School Supplies - These supplies should be brought in to the homeroom teacher on the first day of school.
2012-2013 School Calendar - Important dates for the 2012-2013 academic year. This calendar may differ from Cherokee County Public School System's calendar.
2013-2014 School Calendar - Important dates for the 2012-2013 academic year. This calendar may differ from Cherokee County Public School System's calendar.