San Carlos Charter is a public charter school operating at the intersection of tradition and innovation. We offer a unique experience for Kindergarten through 8th Grade as leaders in child-centered, inquiry-driven learning.  We are a community that cultivates a lasting love of learning.

we are all educators.

We are all learners.

  • Learners

    Learners become courageous explorers and critical thinkers through our whole-child approach. They achieve global understanding with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion

  • Educators

    Educators artfully adapt and flex lessons to achanging world and the unique energy of thier classrooms. They drive decision-making under a shared leadership model.

  • Families

    Are an integral part of the SCC community volunteering inside and outside the classrooms, supporting educators, and dreaming up new ways to make SCC a special place.

  • COMMUNITY

    SCC believes stongly in the positive impact of traditions in our community to stretch learners and form lastin memories. Charter-unique annual events include Fall Festival, Chili Cook Off, Derby Day and more.

We are a community of educators, learners, and families with a common goal to Inspire imagination and ambition, lead with confidence, and boundless learning, shape perspectives through broad discussion, engineer possibility through risk taking and experimentation and build a vibrant, cooperative and empathetic community