Start-Up Elementary Charter Schools
Charter Schools are created by private individuals, organizations, or public entities approved by a Local Board of Education and the State Board of Education and authorized to be operated by a non-profit governing board. Placement for these schools is not determined by DCSD School Choice lottery.
DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment | K—8
1492 Kelton Drive | Stone Mountain, GA 30083 | 678.999.9290
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- The school is to educate students about the essential need to consider environmental, agriculture, and the ramifications of technology and other business decisions, via a hands-on, community-oriented instructional curriculum.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy | K—8
1402 Austin Drive | Decatur, GA 30319 | 404.937.2000
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- The school is centered by project-based learning (PBL) with the infusion of audio/video communication (AVC) and technological emphasis.
International Community School | K—5
2418 Wood Trail Lane | Decatur, GA 30033 | 404.499.8969
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- The school brings refugee, immigrant, and local children together in an academically challenging and nurturing environment.
Leadership Preparatory Academy | K—8
6400 Woodrow Road | Lithonia, GA 30038 | 678.526.2588
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- The school develops the academic and leadership strengths that students need for college and choice-filled lives, they will be able to build a better tomorrow for themselves, their communities, and for all.
The GLOBE Academy | K—8
2225 Heritage Drive, NE | Atlanta, GA 30345 | 404.464.7040
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- Academy implements a 50/50 dual language immersion model that prepares students to be global citizens.
The Museum School of Avondale Estates | K—8
923 Forrest Boulevard | Decatur, GA 30030 | 404.289.0320
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- The school uses the museum model, based on the idea that children learn best through personal exploration and hands-on experience.
