Ivy Prepratory Academy

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Where is the school located? Ivy Preparatory Academy is located in Norcross, GA off of Engineering Drive. Our school's physical address is 3705 Engineering Drive, Norcross, GA. What is a charter school in Georgia? A charter school is a public school that operates according to the terms of a charter, or contract, that has been approved by a local board of education and/or the State Board of Education. The charter school may request waivers from provisions of Title 20 of Georgia state law and any state or local rule, regulation, policy, or procedure relating to schools in the school district. In exchange for this flexibility, the charter school is bound by contract to be held accountable for meeting the performance-based objectives specified in the charter. What is a start-up charter school? A start-up charter school is a school started by private individuals, private organizations, or state and local public entities that operate the school according to the terms of a charter contract between the charter petitioner, local board of education, and the State Board of Education. The school did not exist prior to the petition. What is a Commission approved Charter School? House Bill 881 established the Georgia Charter Schools Commission, which is a state-level, independent charter school authorizing entity. The commission has the power to approve or deny petitions for commission charter schools and renew, nonrenew, or terminate commission charter school petitions in accordance with Georgia law. What is the difference between a charter school and a traditional public school? A traditional public school is organized according to federal laws, state school laws, State Board of Education rules, and local board of education policies. A charter school is organized according to federal laws, applicable state school laws and SBOE rules that cannot be waived, and the terms of the charter contract. What is the difference between a charter school and a magnet or theme school? The charter school concept is an organization model. The focus is on how the school is organized, governed, and managed. Instructional strategies will vary from one charter school to the next. A charter school cannot have admission criteria. The magnet or theme school is an instructional model. The focus is on the instructional strategy implemented at the school, for example, a focus on technology or performing arts. Some magnet schools have admission criteria. What is the difference between a charter school and a private school? A charter school is a public school that is organized and operated according to the terms of the charter, or contract. A charter school cannot have admissions criteria or charge tuition. A private school is not subject to state school laws, local board of education policies, or State Board of Education rules. Private schools may have admissions criteria and charge tuition.

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