What type of educational program does Casa Esperanza offer?
Casa Esperanza Montessori, founded in 2003, offers a public charter school for kindergarten through eighth grade. We provide a multicultural, hands-on-learning environment with a focus on responsibility, self-reflection, graceful and courteous behavior, and community.
As a public school, Casa follows the NC Standard Course of Study (NCSOS). We teach the Montessori curriculum and Spanish language as well as additional elements prescribed by the NCSCOS. Our Dual Language, Enrichment, and Immersion programs allow students an opportunity to earn high school credits in foreign language. Our educational program has consistently produced creative, independent learners, and global-minded problem solvers.
In the Dual Language Program core curriculum content is taught in English and Spanish. The goal of the program is that once students reach 8th grade they are speaking, reading and writing in both languages.
In the Enrichment program core content curriculum is taught in English. Students also participate in weekly Spanish classes. The goal of the Enrichment program is to familiarize students with Spanish vocabulary, conversation and culture.
In the Immersion program core content curriculum is taught in Spanish. Supplemental literacy instruction in English gradually increases by grade band. The goal is that once students reach 8th grade they are speaking, reading and writing in both languages 50% of the time.
The academic calendar begins in August. Our students and teachers enjoy three, two-week intersession vacations: fall break, winter break, and spring break. We offer childcare before and after school, as well as during the fall and spring intersessions. All families are welcome at Casa!
