3. Chesnutt Charter School Designed by: Charlotte Burton Jenna Chambers Jenasis Rogers Pamela Roberts Auburn Barkley Carla Sorrell Tori Summers

4. Welcome to Chesnutt Charter School! Named For Charles W. Chesnutt Located in Cumberland County Elementary School for Grades K-5 Number of Students

5. Physical Design of Chesnutt Charter School Design of School Explanation of Building Plan Dimensions of School Building Area: 17,761 square feet Lot size: 1.51 acres

6. Addressing Needs in Cumberland County Achievement Gap Needs Intentions for Grade Level -Alpha Academy Ethnic Distribution American Indian: 1.75% Asian: 1.67% Hispanic: 5.52% African-American: 46.53% White: 41.88% Other: 2.65%

8. Mission Statement and Major Objectives Basis for Reading and Writing ESL Programs Located in the metropolitan area of Fayetteville Appreciation for Diversity Character Development Prepare for the future Foreign Language Core Knowledge The Arts

9. Curriculum Curriculum will follow the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Kindergarten through Grade 5 with emphasis on reading, writing, and ESL.

10. Instructional Strategies Time Allotments Character Education English As A Second Language Interdisciplinary Approach Technology Skills After School Program Summer Program International Week Parental Involvement Alpha Academy Special Education

11. Qualifications of Administrative Staff Principal & Assistant Principal -complete a master’s program or above in school administration at an accredited college or university for licensure by the North Carolina State Board of Education -receive passing scores on a competency test such as the PRAXIS -true compassion for students and the goals set out for Chesnutt Charter School -strong communication skills to create positive reputation for charter schools in Cumberland County

12. Teachers -completion of an approved education program at an accredited college or university -eligibility for North Carolina licensure for most out of state teacher applicants qualify through exchanged plans that allow educators to obtain licensure -ESL experience is highly recommended -true compassion for students and the goals set out for Chesnutt Charter School -Teachers choose school regardless of salary Qualifications for Teaching Staff

13. Assessment of Major Goals/Objectives Kindergarten Grades 1-2 -Reading Proficiency -Mathematics Grades 3-5 -End of Grade Tests -Fifth Grade Small Projects Spanish Character Development Survey ESL

14. Decision Making/ Governance Decisions for Day to Day Operations -Administrative Staff and Teachers -Problems Presented at Faculty Bi-monthly meetings -Immediate Action Larger Decisions -Board of Directors -Inform Faculty and Staff of District and State decisions that affect them -Insure that all members of Chesnutt Charter strive to meet common goals Parent and Student Concerns