| Nearly three years ago, a group of concerned citizens got
together, formed the Baconton Parents and Citizens for Better Education, Inc., and began
the necessary steps to obtain a charter school in the Baconton community. Charter
schools are public schools that operate according to a charter, or contract, that has
been approved by a local school board of education and the State Board of Education.
A charter school is an independent school system that is freed from some state rules
and regulations to encourage innovations in education. On April 11, 2000
the Mitchell County Board of Education approved our request for a charter
school and on May 11, 2000 it was approved by the Georgia State Board of
Education. The first school year began on September 5, 2000 with an
administrator/lead teacher, seven other teachers, a teacher's aide, and a school secretary.
At present, there are two pre-K classes and one each of first grade through fifth.
It is the mission of the Baconton Community Charter School to provide a safe, nurturing
atmosphere in which to guide a diverse student body in the development of character and
academic potential through a rigorous, content-rich, hands-on curriculum and on-going
character-enrichment that leads to an understanding of virtuous behavior and civic
responsibility. High standards of teaching, study, and conduct are central to the
mission of BCCS; standards that will lead to academic excellence and strong moral
fiber. Parental involvement is critical to the BCCS mission.
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