Emphasis on the arts, science and technology. Joint staff-parent governance. Total school thematic integration of subjects. Creative and flexible scheduling, allowing longer blocks of time for student work.
Charter schools are public schools.
They are funded in the same way as other public schools and they must meet four of the basic requirements of public education. Second, students must participate in the state's testing program. Finally, students must be counted for membership of the local school district. Charter schools must follow school board policies and federal laws governing education and civil rights. What sets charter schools apart is that they are exempt from many other state requirements regarding public education.