GREEN Charter Schools
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Curriculum

Our Approach.

We pair personalized instruction with a global perspective, high-tech tools, and practical applications in the classroom — so students can re-imagine solutions to the problems of tomorrow.

Pillar 01

Personalized instruction to help students achieve their potential.

Our teachers know every student by name and need. Through one-on-one attention and engaged group learning we build trust first — so students can navigate a complex world with confidence and voice.

A GREEN Charter teacher reads a workbook with three young students, all smiling in a warm, plant-filled classroom.

Pillar 02

Renewable energy & STEM focus in real-world, high-quality education.

A proven STEM curriculum paired with renewable-energy learning through the N.E.E.D. Project and PLTW Launch. Students build, measure, and iterate on real solar and wind projects.

Three elementary students in safety goggles gather around a small solar panel, a wind-turbine model, and a multimeter.

Pillar 03

Prioritizing voice & choice through autonomy & a culture of care.

Autonomy, mastery, and purpose guide our classrooms. Students choose how they solve problems and communicate their thinking, in a culture that values every contribution.

A young student proudly holds up a drawing while classmates listen, seated on a colorful classroom rug.

Pillar 04

Diverse thinking and a community of inclusion.

Forty countries and every walk of South Carolina life share our hallways. Our students learn to lead in a global, interconnected world with empathy and rigor.

A joyful multiracial group of elementary students gathers around a small globe together, smiling at the camera.
Core Principles

What we believe.

  • We believe autonomy, mastery, and purpose will be applied to every member of our organization and school communities.
  • We believe our collective efforts will develop integrated global citizens.
  • We believe in the dignity and contributions of all members of our school communities.
  • We believe in the value of and need for high quality productive human relationships.
  • We believe in building confidence, character, and leadership, so that our students can excel in a complex world.
  • We believe in teaching curiosity and critical thinking skills, so that we can empower students to be lifelong innovators and creative problem solvers.
  • We believe in supporting the personal and professional goals of all staff.