Frequently Asked Questions

1. What type of school is Coral Springs Charter School?

2. Who can attend Coral Springs Charter School?

3. Where is Coral Springs Charter School located?

4. What are the unique features of the Coral Springs Charter campus?

5. Is Coral Springs Charter School SACS accredited?

6. What curriculum is used at Coral Springs Charter School?

7. What extra and co-curricular activities are available?

8. How is Coral Springs Charter School organized?

9. How is Coral Springs Charter School operated?

10. How is Coral Springs Charter School funded?

11. Does Coral Springs Charter School serve special needs students?

12. What requirements must Coral Springs Charter teachers meet?

13. Is bus transportation available?

14. Is there additional help if my child is struggling in a specific area?

15. How will my child be prepared for the FCAT test?

16. Is parental involvement required?

17. Are uniforms mandatory?

18. Where do I purchase a uniform?

1. The Coral Springs Charter School is a public school, organized by the City of Coral Springs, operating under a performance contract or charter with the Broward County School Board. Charter schools are freed from some of the bureaucratic rules and regulations controlling traditional public schools, but in return, are held accountable for specific academic and financial performance. As a result of their autonomy, charter schools are free to develop programs to meet the specific needs of their students. And because parents choose charter schools, parental involvement is very high.

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2. The Coral Springs Charter School will accept any eligible student resident in Broward County who submits a timely application, unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. In such cases, all applicants shall have an equal chance of being selected through a random selection process. Enrollment preference is given to siblings of currently enrolled students and children of Charter Schools, USA employees. Because CSCS is recognized by the School Board of Broward County as a "Charter School-in-a-Municipality" pursuant to Section 1002.33, Florida Statutes, Coral Springs residents will receive preference if applying during open enrollment. The Coral Springs Charter School does not discriminate or limit enrollment based on race, religion or disability.

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3. CSCS is located at the southeast corner of Sample and University in the heart of Coral Springs in the former Coral Springs Mall. As an example of city government and private enterprise working together, the Coral Springs Mall was transformed into a beautiful, modern 147,000 square foot education facility that includes multiple science labs, computer labs, music and art rooms, a weight training room, gymnasium, a cafeteria, over 85 classrooms, plus a brand New Fine Arts Wing featuring a 300 person auditorium!
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4. As a result of the progressive vision of City and County leaders, the Coral Springs Charter School enjoys a synergistic relationship with the new, 72,000 square foot Broward Regional Library adjacent to the Charter School. An articulation agreement between the City and Library ensures broad access by Coral Springs Charter School students. The school has a full-time media specialist on staff in the regional library giving us access throughout the day for class visits and research projects.

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5. Yes! The SACS review team visited us in June 2001. They were very impressed with the school and we were recommended for accreditation immediately. We received official notice in July 2001. Our review visitation was completed in May 2004 and we have once again received accreditation for 2005-2010.

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6. Courses, curriculum and textbooks align with state and county requirements. In addition, we enrich and enhance our regular curriculum with many exciting hands-on classroom experiences and outstanding programs. Among those is the Academic Career and Excellence Academy. ACE is an innovative combination of academics and experience, giving students both concepts and principles in their area of interest. Students can put their knowledge to work in the business community through the Executive Internship Program. CSCS also offers a full range of academic courses including Advanced Placement and Honors classes for high school students. We offer a middle school gifted program, including the "GEM" program for Math.

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7. Current sports offerings include football, flag football, cross-country, softball, track and field, volleyball, soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, cheerleading, wrestling, and golf. All sports are offered on the middle and high school levels. Some current club offerings include Art, Chess, Dance, DECA, Drama/Thespians, Future Educators of America, S.A.D.D, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Spanish, Travel, Yearbook, School Newspaper, Mu Alpha Theta and Key Club.
*For a COMPLETE listing of our current clubs and groups, please visit our Extra-curricular Activities page.

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8. The Coral Springs Charter School is a middle and high school serving (approximately) 1,610 students in grades 6-12. One of our unique advantages comparable to traditional public schools is small classroom size, which provides for more individualized and optimum instruction. The average number of students per class is 22 for middle school and 25 for high school.

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9. The Coral Springs City Commission serves as the governing board of the Coral Springs Charter School. The City Commission has established a School Advisory Board to review and recommend policies, goals and strategies for school success. A School Advisory Committee (SAC) is organized to provide an avenue for communication and ideas to support the mission of the school. A parent-teacher-student organization (PTSO) gives support to the overall mission and objectives of the school via its fundraising activities. Charter Schools USA, a Fort Lauderdale-based education management organization, provides professional management for all aspects of school operation.

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10. All Charter Schools are funded via the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP). Students do not pay tuition.

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11. The Coral Springs Charter School Special Education Department implements inclusion programming for all Special Education students. The ESE department supports the team approach and lives by our school mission, "Coral Springs Charter School is Committed to Being a Premier Educational Community." Additionally, teachers utilize several approaches to fulfill benchmarks for the Florida Sunshine State Standards. Special and regular education teachers communicate daily to ensure your child is receiving an appropriate and challenging education. Our ESE staff consists of Florida certified teachers with a wide range of experience in the special education field.

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12. Charter school teachers must be certified or qualified as defined in Florida Statute. All school employees undergo the same criminal and background investigations as in traditional public schools.

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13. Yes. As in traditional public schools, the Broward County School Board establishes specific transportation boundaries. Students living in the walk zone surrounding the school are not eligible for bus transportation. Students residing in the bus zone (approx. a 2-4 mile radius of the school) are eligible for free bus transportation.

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14. Coral Springs Charter School offers after school tutoring in all core subject areas. These tutoring sessions are in small class settings open to any student, free of cost, wishing to attend.

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15. Coral Springs Charter School teaches a daily warm up in all core subjects. There is also a voluntary Extended Day Program that students are encouraged to attend. There is a minimal fee to cover the cost of this special program.

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16. A documented success factor in "Schools of Excellence" shows high parental involvement is a hallmark of the Charter School. Parents contribute twenty (20) hours of service for one child enrolled or thirty (30) hours per family through an array of needed services to the school.

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17. Yes. A higher standard of dress encourages greater respect for individual students and others and results in a higher standard of behavior. It also prepares students for the dress code requirements of the workforce. Our dress code guidelines indicate appropriate school dress for normal school days. For details on CSCS uniform policy, please visit our Uniforms page.

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18. Polo shirts are purchased through the School Store in the school colors with the school emblem. Only school approved uniform T-shirts or plain white T-shirts can be worn underneath polo shirts. "Dickies®" uniform brand is the required uniform bottom for CSCS. No other brands or Dickies styles are accepted. These may also be purchased at our school store. All uniform slacks/shorts must be worn with a belt through the belt loops, worn at the natural waist, be in good repair and be the appropriate size. Girls are permitted to wear skorts NOT skirts. NO: cargo pants or capris. No jeans of any color or style. Colors: Navy and Khaki. "Dickies®" uniform only.
*For the School Store hours of operation and specific uniform information, please refer back to our School Info page.

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