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Our Charter Focuses
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Every charter school's obligation to the state is to provide a unique learning experience. Endeavor seeks to provide a rigorous academic program enhanced by a rich fine arts program. In addition, we value our familial environment, hands-on learning, public speaking, and opportunities to serve others.
We provide a small, familial environment in the following ways:
- homerooms of 19 students at every grade
- carpool names, not numbers
- students greeted by name at the front door each day
- morning meeting at every grade
- parent partners at lunch, recess, and field trips
- "no cut" sports program
- Celebration of Learnng Day
- collaborative activities
- 8th Grade Walk
- Meet the Teacher day for families
- middle school students supporting younger students through service electives
- academic pep rallies
We offer hands-on, experiential learning opportunities in the following ways:
- collaborative activities
- focus on active learning
- poetry writing in all subjects at all grades
- science labs
- book clubs
- electives for students in grades 5-8
- clubs for students in grades 6-8
- problem solving through multiple methods
- teacher focus on hands-on learning opportunities
We provide the following public speaking opportunities for students:
- morning meeting at every grade
- drama classes for grades K-8
- performances and presentations at all grades
- debate in grades 7 and 8
- service electives
- student speakers on morning announcements
- graduation speakers
We provide the following service opportunities for students:
- grades K-2 focus on serving our ECS community
- grades 3-5 focus on serving the Wake Forest community
- grades 6-8 focus on serving the Wake County community
- students in grades 5-8 may particiate in service electives
- family service days