Renaissance Charter at Pembroke Pines seeks to add high school. What to know
The Broward County School Board will decide next week whether Renaissance Charter School at Pines can add a high school to its existing program.
Renaissance Charter is designated as a “high performing charter school.” It consistently receives “A” and “B” grades from the state, giving it the right to expand its educational offerings and pursue administrative action against the school district if the expansion is not approved.
It is part of the for-profit Charter Schools USA network, founded and led by former Heritage Foundation researcher Jon Hage.
In their request, Renaissance Charter representatives wrote that they seek to offer an uninterrupted educational experience for their 1,242 students, who would not have to transfer to a new school to complete their education.
The request adds that the school plans to offer personalized learning plans for students, with academic and “virtue-based” goals focused on mastery and readiness rather than grade level.
Application writers also heavily emphasized the school’s intention to pursue a dual-enrollment partnership with a local college.
This comes as the Broward County School Board also considers hundreds of controversial job cuts in an effort to respond to declining enrollment in traditional public schools.
The expansion will go up for vote during the school board’s May 5 meeting, which starts at 8:45 a.m. If approved, the high school’s first day would be Aug. 10.
Learn more about attending or livestreaming the meeting on the board’s website.
