Mission Statement The mission of Quest Academy is to provide a quality, accelerated academic program for motivated students pursing high intensity training outside the classroom.** The stu- Application Requirements Applicants for grades K-8 need to be participating in an outside activity at the time of application. dents may be involved in athletic participation or performances in fine arts. The activi- ty does not equate with religious or youth activities and should include professional Q UEST ACADEMY C H A RT E R S C H OO L Requirement hours for outside participation are as follows: Kindergarten: a minimum of 1 hour per week. instruction outside of the home. Grades 1 and 2: a minimum of 2 hours per week. **The purpose of the condensed day is to allow for high intensity training outside the Grades 3 - 8: a minimum of 5 hours per week. classroom. So what does that mean? Your child needs to be in an activity for the given amount of “Outside Activity” as defined by Quest Academy for admission and continued attendance will involve athletic participation or performances in fine arts The applicant should be able to demonstrate proficiency in their outside activity through performances and competitions throughout the year round calendar. hours designated by grade each week. Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, Gymnastics, Swimming, Soccer, Tennis, Tae-Kwon-Do, Horse Back Riding, Football, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Golf, Ballet/Dance, Piano, and Acting/Theater are all activities which fall Achieving Excellence In Academics While Pursuing Individual Talents. under our mission. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Indian Princess, Indian Guides, Choir, 10908 Strickland Road Church Youth Group, Art Classes do Raleigh, NC 27615 not fall under our Mission Statement. Telephone (919) 841-0441 www.questcharter.org What is a Charter School? Is there a lunch program? Applying To Quest Quest is a tuition free, independently operated public school funded with federal, state and local tax dollars. Quest was established to provide families with more educational alternatives for their children who are involved in extra curricular activities. Quest is a non-profit organization approved by the Local Board of Education and has its own Board of Directors. Quest does not have a cafeteria; students provide their own lunch. Lunches can be purchased from an outside vendor four days per week. Quest Academy is a public charter and accepts students through a lottery process. Quest Academy Board Policy provides preferential treatment for admission to siblings of presently enrolled students as of September 17, 2013 and future siblings of students enrolled after March 10, 2013 , as long as the siblings meet the Extracurricular Activity Policy , admission requirements and does not exceed the maximum class limit of 16 students. This policy takes effect for the 2014-15 school year. Who can attend Quest? Do you have Special Education Services? The lottery process is open to all students in grades K-8. Like other public schools, we do not discriminate our enrollment based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or disability of a student. Yes, as all public schools are regulated by state and federal policy regarding Special Education services. How do you apply for Enrollment? How does your school perform academically? Applications are available at the school during school hours 8:30-1:30 from January 5 - February 20, 2015. Each year students consistently demonstrate, through State testing, their ability to maintain the highest academic standards. We are one of the top performing schools in the state of North Carolina. For more information on test results go to ncreportcards.org. What is the length of the school day? Is there bus service? Bus service is not provided. Parents provide their own transportation. What is your class size? Our normal school day is 8:30AM-1:30 PM. Students can enter the building at 8:15AM. Our classroom size is 16 students per classroom. Is there a dress code? Are your teachers certified? Quest students don’t wear uniforms. Students must adhere to the Dress Code Policy given to each student the first day of school. All classes have certified teachers who use various teaching techniques to facilitate the success of their students. Six of those teachers are Board Certified. Open Enrollment will include January 5, 2015 through February 20, 2015. During this time, we will accept applications for all grades K-8 for the 2015-16 academic year. All applications must be hand delivered to the school. All applications and related material must be submitted no later than February 20, 2015 by the close of the school day (1:30 PM). Application Time Line January 5, 2015 Applications available January 27, 2015 Information Meeting 6:00 February 20, 2015 Application Dead-line February 25, 2015 Public Lottery 10:00 at the school February 27, 2015 Lottery results mailed/posted March 6, 2015 Deadline for Acceptance letters by 1:30
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