The Georgia Charter Foundation in partnership with Charter Schools USA plans to file a charter petition with the Forsyth County School District to open a Kindergarten-Eighth Grade (K-8) charter school for the 2010-2011 academic year. Charter schools offer a tuition-free alternative to traditional public schools. Charter schools are publicly funded but privately operated under a performance contract with the school district and are given flexibility from regulations in exchange for higher accountability.
In an effort to receive community input as well as obtain support for the proposed school, Charter Schools USA will hold two community input meetings at the Polo Golf and Country Club meeting room from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on March 5 and March 26. This is an opportunity for parents, educators, involved citizens, and the business community to join representatives from Georgia Charter Foundation and Charter Schools USA to learn about public schools of choice such as charter schools as well as provide input regarding community interests and assets integral to the educational experience.
The Polo Golf and Country Club is located at 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming, GA. The event, which is free and open to the public, will provide residents with an overview of charter schools and how parents can get involved in the planning stages of this proposed school.
If you would like additional information about this event, charter schools or Charter Schools USA, please visit
www.georgiacharterfoundation.org.
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