EC Resources
EC Philosophy Statement: Each student with a disability deserves high-quality and individually designed instruction. That is the belief of Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy (SCSA). The Exceptional Children’s Program is designed to make sure that students with disabilities grow mentally, physically, and emotionally to the fullest extent possible through appropriate, individualized education in the least restrictive […]
MCSA DIGITAL LEARNING PLAN
MCSA Digital Learning Plan Through deliberate planning and execution, the administration and instructional staff will develop capacity in effective digital learning and teaching. This plan aligns to the North Carolina Digital Learning Competencies and is carried out through ongoing Professional Development from various organizations such as Discovery Place, Code.org and Project Lead the Way. Administration […]
Title 1
Title 1 Policy Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement Policy The Southwest Charlotte STEM Board of Directors recognizes the value of family engagement in a child’s academic success and believes that the education of children is an ongoing cooperative partnership between the home and the school. Parents and other family members are their children’s first […]
School Policies
School Policies No Child Left BehindAddresses key NCLB elements as they are implemented in North Carolina including methods of measuring students’ academic progress, standards for teachers, and ramifications for Title I schools. School Report CardThis report card includes important information about student performance, class size, school safety and teacher quality in your child’s school. Federal […]
Documents
Meeting Minutes
Upcoming BOD Meetings Please mind the upcoming BOD Meeting dates for the 2023-24 school year: August 23 at 7pm @ MCSA September 27th @ 7pm @ SCSA October 25th @7pm @ MCSA November No Meeting December 13th via ZOOM @6pm January 24th via ZOOM @6pm February 21st via Zoom @6pm March 27th via Zoom @6pm April 24th […]
Mission Statement
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy promotes high academic achievement by increasing student engagement through a workshop model that encourages and empowers students to take ownership of their own learning.
About Our School
Dear Families Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy is a free, public charter school nestled in the Steele Creek area of Charlotte which is the fastest growing area in Mecklenburg County! We currently serve students in grades K-6 as a first-year school that opened in August of 2019. In our second year, (2020-2021) we will serve students […]
Mindfulness
Mindfulness can be described as the practice of paying attention in the present moment, and doing it intentionally and with non-judgment.
Problem-Based Learning
Requires students to think deeply as they study and investigate a real-world topic or problem. Students use knowledge from several