Charter Schools
Charter Schools USA successfully manages 18 high-performing charter schools across the State of Florida, including the A-rated Four Corners Charter School which is also located in Osceola County. Charter Schools USA creates and operates high quality schools with an unwavering dedication to student achievement, unyielding commitment to ethical and sound business practices providing a choice for communities, parents, students and professionals that fosters educational excellence in America. Visit Charter Schools USA to find out more about their commitment to education excellence by “Putting Students First.”
The Education Foundation’s Family of Charter Academies
The Education Foundation of Osceola County, Inc., in 2001, availed itself of the opportunity to be the conduit for the flow of state charter school capital funding in our county. This action is consistent with the Foundation’s mission statement:
To bring resources and people together to support and enhance public education in Osceola County.
The purpose of The Education Foundation of Osceola County’s involvement in charter schools was to provide more classrooms for Osceola County, and to promote a high standard of education.
The Education Foundation’s Family of Charter Academies consists of three schools. Our academies, in alphabetical order are:
Bellalago Academy (grades PreK – 8) School grade: B
Wendy Honeycutt, Principal
3651 Pleasant Hill Road
Kissimmee, FL 34746
407-933-1690
Canoe Creek Charter Academy (grades PreK – 8) School grade: A
April Williams, Principal
3600 Canoe Creek Road.
St. Cloud, FL 34772
407-891-7320
P.M. Wells Charter Academy (grades PreK – 8) School grade: B
Ramiro Borja, Principal
2030 Remington Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34744
321-697-1020
Charter Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, August 2011
Charter Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, September 2011
Charter Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, October 2011
Background on Charter Schools
Charter schools are public schools of choice. They are very popular—and among the fastest growing school choice option in Florida. Florida has the third highest number of charter schools in the nation.
Charter schools are, by definition, flexible and have freedom to set their own rules on such issues as curriculum, teaching style, personnel, and discipline. Operated by parents, teachers, administrators, or concerned citizens, a charter school can offer a student-directed learning environment or alternative programs that meet the needs of students. Parents have more input and often share in the decision-making.
For parents and students, charter schools are selected primarily for educational reasons – high academic standards, limited class size, and a different approach to quality education. Charter schools receive funding from the state, just like other public schools, based upon the student attendance. Charter schools are tuition free and non-sectarian.
