Hello Families:
We have finally received word on the status of our charter school application. Unfortunately our authorizer has decided not to approve our charter for 2011 due to lack of funding and insufficient time to prepare for a fall 2011 opening. Although we are extremely disappointed, we are staying positive and are aware that deferring our opening until 2012 allows us the time needed to develop a highly effective program and enables us to receive the start up funding that is necessary to ensure a successful school.

We are continuing with our plan to open as a K-3rd grade school in 2012, and will open sections of 3th, 5th and/or 6th grade as we receive enough interest to support those additional grade levels in our initial year. Once established, the school will serve students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. For those of you who are looking to supplement your child's learning in their current school setting, we highly recommend the "What your ____Grader Needs to Know" series by E.D. Hirsch, Jr. The series includes a book for each grade level-preschool through 6th grade- and are available at the local library and at many bookstores for $13-$18.

Our authorizer has also advised that it is in our best interest to change our school's name as there is another charter school opening in the fall with a similar name. Any suggestions will be considered so we welcome you to post or email your ideas to cornerstoneprepacademy@gmail.com or our Facebook page!

We will be meeting with our authorizer in February to discuss our progress and our plan of action for the 2012 opening. The interim school board has been meeting two times per month and will continue to do so. We welcome your questions, comments, and concerns and will be happy to address any of those to the best of our ability.

Thank you for your continued support. We plan to keep working toward our goal and are confident that we will succeed!