October 13, 2010

New Charter School Looking to Open in Hugo



A charter school is investigating the potential to open in the Hugo/northern WBL area. An information meeting is set for Centennial Branch Library at 6 pm next Wednesday (10/20). 2011/2012 school year will be targeted to open for K-2, with expansion to K-6 if there is enough interest in the community. School hours will be 9-4 and the schedule will mirror the district schedule.

Cornerstone
Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free K-8th grade school seeking to locate in the WBL/Hugo area. School founders are currently compiling an enrollment interest list for the 2011-12 school year. If interested, please Email: CornerstonePrepAcademy@gmail.com Cornerstone Prep views all children as high potential learners and will work hard to help students uncover their natural gifts and talents so that each individual will become highly successful. This approach evolves through the implementation of the Core Knowledge sequence and a variety of innovative teaching methods so that each child is enabled to embrace his/her own learning style. Cornerstone Prep is also rooted with strong partnerships among students, parents, teachers and the community, and is committed to fostering small instructional settings. This approach lays the foundation and paves the way for students’ future success in school and in life. For more information about the program or for upcoming events, go to:http://cornerstoneprepacademy.blogspot.com/