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Public charter schools are innovative public schools providing choices for families and greater accountability for results.

• tuition-free
• publicly funded
• independent
• secular
• innovative
• accountable, and
• open to all children.

• choice for families and students
• new educational options
• strong community and parent involvement

• be funded at the same per-pupil rate as traditional public schools

• hire staff who are state certified and are compensated according to their union’s contract

Global Garden educates the whole child through:
• a joyful school culture
• an integrated curriculum
• concentrated periods of study
• plenty of time for outdoor play

Global Garden supports families through:
• tuition-free open enrollment
• a welcoming school environment
• responsive family-school relationships
• an expanded school day and extended school year
• optional intersession programming

Global Garden grows global citizens through:
• an International Baccalaureate Primary Years curriculum
• a rich program of arts, physical education and technology
• substantial foreign language instruction K-8
• a focus on community service leading to authentic world citizenship

Who can attend?
• Any child who is a Montgomery County resident is eligible to enroll. If Global Garden is oversubscribed, a lottery (by family) will be conducted to fill spaces.

Where will the school be?
• We aim to locate our school in the Kensington/Wheaton area, with bus service offered within a designated area.

When will Global Garden open, if approved?
• September 2011

FURTHER QUESTIONS? Email ggpcs@yahoo.com — We want to hear from you.