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Telra is back with another summer of learning! Designed as an alternative to your typical summer camp, Telra camps combine learning and fun with clear instructional goals and an opportunity to move the needle on student learning in four short weeks. The camps are open to students from any school, but spaces are limited, and Telra students will have priority. (Otherwise, they will be allocated in order of registration, so sign up fast!) All of our camps... Enjoy a high supervision ratio: 1 teacher per 5-7 students Provide 4 weeks of instruction 8:15am - noon July 6 - July 31 (Monday - Friday) Some camps are modular so that you can participate week-by-week Core camp pricing $250/week ($1,000 total for 4 weeks) Free for Telra Remote Academy students! Optional add-ons can be purchased for individual weeks: Lunch bunch (noon - 1pm) - pack your own lunch: $25/week Afternoon play club (noon - 4pm): $200/week (includes Lunch bunch) 4-week camps We strongly recommend attending all 4 weeks Art of Problem Solving - Number Theory Best for students who have completed NC high school Math 1 Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone - Novel Study Best for students entering grades 3-5 Bridge to Kindergarten - Knowledge & Phonics Best for students entering Kindergarten or grade 1 Modular camps Attend one or more weeks Children's Literature Through the Ages Best for students entering grades 8 and up Beast Academy - Science Literacy Best for students entering grades 3-5 Introduction to Competition Math Best for students entering grades 5-7 Sign up Art of Problem Solving Introduction to Number Theory Introduction to Number Theory covers fundamental principles of number theory, including primes and composites, divisors and multiples, divisibility, remainders, modular arithmetic, and number bases. This is a 4-week camp as the students will work through a textbook and build cumulative mastery in Number Theory. Recommended for Students who have completed Telra Math 7 or NC high school Math 1 Students interested in preparing for MathCounts or AMC 8/10/12 exams Students who want to learn math that isn't normally taught in schools Sign up Number Children's Literature Through the Ages This camp is targeted at advanced readers who want to explore children's classics at a deeper level. We'll explore questions like What is children's literature? How has it changed throughout history? What is it like today? Students will track children's literature as genre throughout time and advanced readers will learn literary analysis while charting the development of a genre that is not always considered from an academic perspective.  This is a modular camp, so you can sign up for any or all of the weeks: Week 1 (July 6-10): Watership Down Week 2 (July 13-17): The Westing Game Week 3 (July 20-24): The Bad Beginning Week 4 (July 27-31): Picture books and poetry Recommended for Students entering grade 8 and above Students ready to tackle NC English 1 or beyond Sign up Literature Potter Navigators Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Students will step into the wizarding world of Harry Potter through a novel study of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. This camp will use a unit developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary to encourage advanced readers to develop their skills at analyzing and interpreting literature. Students will complete activities that highlight themes and concepts, explore literary elements, and make real-world connections. This is a 4-week camp as the students will read the novel and work through an integrated study unit on Harry Potter. Recommended for Students entering grades 3-5 Sign up Science Beast Academy Science Literacy Put on your lab coat and dive into science literacy skills! Campers will learn about energy, landforms, body systems, the grid, the ocean, the brain, and more - all while developing literacy skills. Every day brings new experiments, exciting questions, and “aha!” moments. This is a modular camp, so you can sign up for any or all of the weeks: Week 1 (July 6-10): Forces (physical science) Week 2 (July 13-17): The Atmosphere (earth science) Week 3 (July 20-24):Traits (life science) Week 4 (July 27-31): Survival (life science) Recommended for Students entering grades 3-5 3rd grade reading level and above Sign up Introduction to Competition Math Designed for math lovers looking to enter the world of competition math, this camp will give students a chance to engage with high-level problems and creative problem-solving strategies. Students will learn to think critically and approach unfamiliar problems in effective ways while employing competition-style thinking through fun and engaging problems. It’s the perfect launchpad for future math competitors. This is a modular camp, so you can sign up for any or all of the weeks: Week 1 (July 6-10) Week 2 (July 13-17) Week 3 (July 20-24) Week 4 (July 27-31) Recommended for Students entering grades 5-7 Students who have completed Telra Math 4, but not Telra Math 7 Sign up competition Bridge to Kindergarten Knowledge and Phonics Young learners will explore letters, sounds, new ideas, and how to be a student through Bridge to Kindergarten. This club will provide an opportunity for students to learn important skills for school alongside science and social studies knowledge. If your child is new to Telra and needs an “on ramp” to learning, then Bridge to Kindergarten is right for them. This is a 4-week camp as the students will build school readiness and cumulative reading skills. Recommended for Students entering Kindergarten or 1st grade this fall Sign up Kindergarten

Telra Institute is a tuition-free public charter school in Charlotte, NC that provides a rigorous and accelerated experience for advanced learners. A challenging and accelerated experience for advanced learners Welcome to Telra Institute Telra Institute is a tuition-free charter school Enrolling grades K-11 in Fall 2026 Telra will expand through K-12 in Fall 2027 How to enroll Register for placement testing or tours Admission lottery: results and video New applications will go on waitlist in order received Watch our information session videos for prospective families 1. Why Telra Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied 2. Mission Curriculum Placement Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Telra Institute is a tuition-free public school in the south Charlotte metro. Read about our location, calendar, transportation, meals, uniforms, and more. Let's Go! countdown What makes Telra different? Our Approach Our grouping model optimizes instructional time 15-35% More learning What program do we offer? Our Curriculum The Telra experience looks different for every student Each child follows their own trajectory through Telra Learn More

Telra Institute offers free morning and afternoon bus service to help safely transport our students between school and home. We offer three Charlotte area routes: Red, Blue, and Green. Telra Institute offers free morning and afternoon bus service to help safely transport our students between school and home. Safe. Reliable. Convenient. At Telra Institute, we are committed to providing safe and efficient transportation options to ensure your child’s journey to and from school is worry-free. Below you'll find everything you need to know about our school bus services. Routes & Coverage Our bus routes are carefully planned to serve families across the greater Charlotte area. We currently operate routes along the following lines: Line1: Ballantyne Line 2: Park Road and South Charlotte Line 3: Monroe Road and East Charlotte Line 4: Blakney, Matthews, Indian Trail Note: Routes are updated annually based on enrollment and demand Pick-up & Drop-off Times Morning Pick-up: Between 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Afternoon Drop-off: Between 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Exact times will be provided upon enrollment in the bus service. Registration Process Complete the Bus Service Request Form Transportation is in high demand, and requests for transportation may be entered into a lottery system Receive Confirmation Email when transportation is awarded Registration is first-come, first-served annually, and may involve a lottery Safety Protocols (Please review) Your child’s safety is our top priority. All buses are: Operated by certified, background-checked drivers Equipped with cellular tracking Regularly inspected and maintained Staffed with trained personnel for emergency procedures All riders and parents must agree to the Telra Institute Bus Rider Expectations All students of Telra Institute are eligible to ride the school bus. Telra draws students from a wide geographic area, so the Telra buses make stops at cluster meeting points. The school bus is the safest vehicle on the road. Students are about 70x more likely to get to school safely while riding a school bus compared to traveling by car. >> Families must adhere to the bus rider expectations to ride the bus

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Support from the community helps us make our distinctive learning experience accessible for all children. Telra Institute is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit with a Platinum seal of transparency from GuideStar, the world’s largest source of information about nonprofit organizations. Support Telra Support from the community helps us make our distinctive learning experience accessible for all children. Telra Institute and Telra Supporting Organization are each 501(c)(3) nonprofits with Platinum seals of transparency from GuideStar , the world’s largest source of information about nonprofit organizations. Telra Supporting Organization (the school's fundraising "foundation") Telra Institute (the school) Donate Make a tax-deductible donation to τ au, the Telra Annual Use Fund Shop Earn money for the school by doing the things you already do: Mabel's Labels Office Depot Give Back Volunteer Find volunteer opportunities Donate

Meet Our Staff Contact us using our standard email address convention Firstname.Lastname@telra.org Doru Bratescu Director of Facilities Doru Bratescu has been in the facilities administration field for over 15 years. In his role at International Pirelli Tire, he developed partnerships with external companies for janitorial cleaning, landscaping, snow removal, mechanical maintenance, electrical & HVAC maintenance, waste management and pest control. Doru also managed the relationship between Pirelli administration and over 50 suppliers in order to precisely execute the architectural designs for both grounds and structural projects. As the Facility Manager, he developed a successful and stable team that was focused on future growth of the company. Back in his home country of Romania, Doru worked as a high school teacher, educating & leading students and engaging parents in school activities to meet and exceed his yearly professional goals. Back to Directory

We're excited to open our doors in Fall 2021. Here's more info on our location and future growth, as well as transportation, meals, uniforms, and cleaning protocols. Attending Telra Location Transportation Hours & Calendar Meals Uniforms Wrap Around Care Our Location Telra Institute was excited to open its doors in Fall 2021 on the campus of Matthews United Methodist Church. Our school building, formerly the church preschool, was already configured for young children, and we upgraded and outfitted the classrooms in preparation for our opening. In addition to classrooms, we were gratef to have access to outside space, playgrounds, a gym, and plentiful parking. In Fall 2022, we opened our K-8 in a custom-designed building on a separate site in South Charlotte in the Providence / 485 area at 4150 McKee Rd. In January 2026, we will open our high school in Matthews at 3130 Campus Ridge Rd. Our Location > Location Transportation Telra wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier to attendance. Parents have multiple transportation options: Individual parent drop-off and pick-up Carpool with other families – Telra will help coordinate carpool groupings and assist families in locating an active carpool School bus – Telra draws students from a wide area and offers families access to a free shuttle stop school bus system. Sign up details are provided to enrolled families. Arrival & Departure Meals Telra offers a daily nutritious hot lunch service as part of the National School Lunch Program. Families can qualify for free or subsidized meals. Children are of course welcome to bring lunch from home. Please contact us if you have any questions. Purchase Lunch > Uniforms Telra Institute recognizes the benefit that dress code and uniform standards have in creating a distraction-free environment for learning and in contributing to school identity and spirit. Click here to learn more. Uniforms Meals Transportation Hours Calendar Hours & Calendar Telra's school day starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m . Telra’s school calendar is designed on a trimesters (10-13 weeks long) and semesters (~16 weeks long). Click to enlarge Before & After School Care Wrap Around Care We are pleased to offer before and afterschool care to help our families. Learn more about our program and sign up here .

Inspired and excited by the Telra mission? Join Us! We are assembling a high-performing team to work with our novel educational model in a culture that prizes education and esteems educators. Hiring in all roles. Equal Opportunity Employer Inspired and excited by the Telra mission? Join Us! We are assembling a high-performing team to work with our novel educational model in a culture that prizes education and esteems educators. Candidates will find a supportive environment and opportunities to excel professionally, intellectually, and financially. Telra Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer Open Positions We are always hiring for teachers, operations support, and administrative staff across multiple grade levels and subjects. If you think you'd be a great fit, please email us your resume/cover letter and convince us! jobs [at] telra.org Telra participates in E-Verify and welcomes all legally-authorized workers.

Meet Our Staff Contact us using our standard email address convention Firstname.Lastname@telra.org Elisha Rearick K-3 Principal Elisha Rearick began her career in education as a classroom teacher at a charter school in Harrisburg where she taught third and fourth grade. She loved being a classroom teacher and always worked to challenge her students to help them reach their full potential. After her son was born, Mrs. Rearick decided to pursue her Master's in Academically and Intellectually Gifted Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and became a Talent Development teacher in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Her passion for serving advanced learners is what drew her to Telra's approach to education. Outside of school, Mrs. Rearick loves spending time with her husband and four-year-old son, Miles. Together, they enjoy going to bookstores, hiking at parks, and playing board games. Mrs. Rearick and her family also love trying new restaurants and coffee shops, so she is always looking for recommendations! Education: Master's in Special Education: Academically and Intellectually Gifted; University of North Carolina at Charlotte BA in Psychology; Georgia State University Elementary Education Certificate; Moreland University Back to Directory

Telra Institute is now accepting applicants for grades K-3 in the 2021-2022 academic year. Telra is a nonprofit tuition-free public charter school authorized by the State of North Carolina. We adhere to an open admissions and enrollment policy. Admissions Preferences Telra Institute applies admissions preferences in the student assignment process in alignment with North Carolina State Law. These are designed to strengthen our school community and help Telra maximize its impact on student education. Families who believe their student qualifies in one or more of these categories should indicate so on their application in order to improve their chances for selection in the admission lottery. Supporting documentation is not required at the time of application, but if your child is admitted, proof of eligibility must be provided to complete enrollment. The assignment order is as follows: 1. Enrollment priority groups have first access to seat assignments: Children/Grandchildren of Staff and Board members Siblings Certain transfers Military 2. General applicants are assigned. Admissions Overview Enrollment Priority Groups Children/Grandchilder of Staff and Board members Children/Grandchildren of full-time employees and children/grandchilden of the Board of Directors have first priority for admission; however, this category is limited in that no more than 15% of the total school enrollment can receive this priority. Sib l ings Multiple-birth siblings (twins, triplets, etc.) A set of multiple-birth siblings who apply for admission at the same time are bundled together as one unique lottery registration. This registration does not receive priority enrollment, but if it is selected, all the multiple-birth siblings in a bundle will be offered admission together. Other siblings (non multiple-birth) An applicant who has a sibling currently enrolled at Telra Institute is eligible for priority admission. If the currently-enrolled sibling enrolled in a prior year, then the new sibling applicant will have this priority applied immediately upon submission of the application. Example: Stude nt A applies in Year 1 as a 3rd grader, is selected, and enrolls. In Year 2, Student A continues to 4th grade and his/her younger sibling, Student B, applies for entry to Kindergarten. Student B would receive priority consideration in the assignment lottery. If a child receives an offer of admission and completes enrollment in an ongoing application cycle, then any unassigned sibling applicants also in the ongoing application cycle will have a priority assigned at that time. Note that the system will identify and apply this priority automatically if two or more child applications are submitted from the same parent account. (No further action is required to "claim" sibling status.) Example: Student C applies as a 3rd grader, along with his/her sibling, Student D who is applying as a 1st grader. In the lottery, Student C is offered admission, while Student D is placed on the waitlist. Student C accepts admission and completes enrollment. At that time, Student D is assigned a sibling priority and moves up on the waitlist, increasing the likelihood of admission. An applicant who has a sibling graduate of Telra Institute is eligible for priority admission. For the purposes of this sibling priority, a "graduate" is a student who has completed the highest grade level offered by the school and who remained enrolled for at least four grade levels, or since the launch of the school. Tran sfers Other chart er school A studen t who was enrolled in another charter school in the State in the previous school year that does not offer the student's next grade level and with whom Telra has an enrollment articulation agreement Returning student A student who was enrolled at Telra wit hin the two previous school years but left the school to participate in an academic study abroad program or a competitive admission residential program or because of the vocational opportunities of the student's parent Preschool A student who was enrolled in a preschool program operated by Telra Institute in the prior year A student who was enrolled for at least 75 consecutive days in the prior semester in a preschool program operated by an entity with whom Telra has a written enrollment articulation agreement; h owever, this category is limit ed in that no more than 10% of the total school enrollment can receive this priority. Military A student whose parent or legal guardian is on active military duty. Admissions Overview Priority Groups

Telra Institute Remote Academy Boundless Learning across North Carolina Creating advanced learning opportunities is our core mission at Telra Institute. We've been doing it since 2021 for our in-person students in Charlotte, and now our Remote Academy is designed to extend this mission to even more families all across North Carolina. We are bringing the Telra Institute mindset of innovation and excellence to the world of remote learning, and you can participate, tuition-free . Admitting grades K-11 in 2025-26 and growing through 12th with our students Applications open Dec 15 School begins July 6, 2026 (school calendar ) Join us Learn more A Human-Centric online program Personalization built for acceleration Flexibility for modern families and busy kids Embracing the Telra community Is remote learning right for you? How to join Contact & FAQ A Human-Centric Online Program An online curriculum that understands the importance of human connection Real teachers on-screen with charisma and passion to inspire young learners High production value video captures attention, designed like the content students consume outside of school Based in cognitive science - Short direct instruction lessons followed by interactive activities & retrieval practice to validate and cement learning Personalization built for Acceleration Advanced learning for everyone Your individual readiness , not your age, determines the courses & grade level you qualify for Advance through multiple levels each year if you are motivated. Teachers set a recommended pace, but ultimately each student follows their own trajectory at Telra Earn high school credit in middle school, and even college credit with AP offerings & more Course library of over 65 options, and growing English courses 🞗 ELA 6th 🞗 ELA 7th 🞗 ELA 8th 🞗 English 1 🞗 English 2 🞗 English 3 🞗 English 4 🞗 College Writing 🞗 AP English Language & Composition World Languages 🞗 Spanish 1 🞗 Spanish 2 🞗 Spanish 3 🞗 French 1 🞗 French 2 🞗 AP French Language & Culture 🞗 ASL 1 Mathematics courses 🞗 Math 6th 🞗 Math 7th 🞗 Math 8th 🞗 Integrated Math 1 🞗 Integrated Math 2 🞗 Integrated Math 3 🞗 Advanced Math & Trigonometry 🞗 AP Statistics 🞗 Pre Calculus 🞗 Algebra 1 🞗 Geometry 🞗 Algebra 2 Arts courses 🞗 Introduction to Art 🞗 Drawing 🞗 Photography 🞗 Art History 🞗 Music Production / Digital Media 🞗 AP Music Theory 🞗 AP Art History Science courses 🞗 Earth & Space Science 🞗 Life Science 🞗 Physical Science 🞗 Environmental Science 🞗 Biology 🞗 Chemistry 🞗 Physics Elective courses 🞗 Intro to Communication & Speech 🞗 Online Learning & Digital Citizenship 🞗 Strategies for Academic Success 🞗 Cryptocurrency 🞗 Financial Literacy 1 🞗 Financial Literacy 2 🞗 Intro to Engineering 🞗 Intro to Computer Science 🞗 Intro to NFTs 🞗 Senior Seminar Social Science courses 🞗 Ancient World History 🞗 World Cultures & Geography 🞗 US History 🞗 World History 🞗 US Government & Politics 🞗 Economics 🞗 Philosophy 🞗 AP US Government & Politics 🞗 AP Psychology Health & PE courses 🞗 Health 🞗 Physical Education 1 🞗 Physical Education 2 Looking for coursework beyond what you see here? Reach out! We're always building and may be able to accommodate. Flexibility for Modern Families and Busy Kids School that works on your time Asynchronous learning so students can log in anytime and balance school with personal commitments, sports, arts, & family Platform agnostic so you can learn from your laptop, tablet, or phone Extended calendar so students have more time to complete courses if needed, or take days off and still not feel rushed 24-7 real-time feedback from AI, backed by online technical & instructional support from humans Multilingual-friendly with many courses available in Russian, Arabic, Spanish, and Ukrainian Homeschool-friendly Part-time enrollment available (at least 2 courses per semester) Earn credits recognized at all public schools in NC Show proficiency on NC standardized exams Build a broader transcript for college applications Embracing the Telra community Telra Institute has a relentless focus on building the advanced learning community in NC Participate in Telra extracurriculars, sports, competitions, field trips, and social events as your interest and location allow Build friendships among peers who share a passion for advanced learning Priority transfer rights if you decide to join the in-person school in Charlotte or future locations throughout NC Math Counts champions Academic competitions Basketball team Sports Washington, DC Field trips Math Counts champions Academic competitions 1/5 Is remote learning right for you ? Characteristics for success: focus, discipline, independence, and techno-fluency Remote students.... ...must be able to maintain focus on the teacher and learning materials. ...must have the discipline to use their technology for schoolwork and avoid the potential distractions of an internet-connected device and of their physical remote environment. ...need to be self-directed and resourceful to take ownership of their learning and any hurdles that might arise. ...should have basic familiarity with technology to optimize learning conditions, address minor troubleshooting issues, and type effectively for chat communication. Telra Institute Remote Instruction Plan Want to learn more to help you decide? How to Join Your Mission, should you choose to accept it Learn about eligibility, timelines, lotteries, and the enrollment process When you're ready, follow these enrollment steps Contact and FAQ Need to know more? Have questions? Want to chat? Connect with us at: RemoteAcademy@telra.org FAQs Why are you doing this? Because we're not just a school; we're a movement. At Telra, we believe young people can go farther, faster, than the establishment believes. And we don't think bureaucracy or inertia should hold any student back from realizing their potential. We may be just a scrappy upstart, but our ambition is to bring excellent instruction and unbounded education to students everywhere. And did we mention it's tuition-free ? When does the school year start? With an asynchronous program, we can provide maximum flexibility to families by beginning our school year in July. That way, families have access to the online platforms for 12 months through the following June. Students are best-positioned for success if they join at the start of the school year on 7/6/25 and participate in orientation. What if students need more time to complete a course? That's fine. It's more important to work at a pace where you can learn the content than to finish on a prescribed time table. At Telra, students follow their own trajectories through the curriculum - sometimes faster, other times slower. How is attendance tracked? Students need to log in and perform an action in the online platform each day to be counted as present. Can students attend part-time? Yes! See more . Are there in-person requirements? Only for required testing like End-of-Grade and End-of-Course exams. Students would need to travel to our Charlotte location ~once per year, but we are exploring having testing centers in other cities where there is a concentration of students. Can students transfer to the in-person program later? Yes! Remote Academy students have priority transfer rights. Remote students in good standing can transfer to the in-person program if space is available (without needing to participate in the in-person enrollment lottery). Because the curricula are different, additional placement testing is required. What kind of device or technology is required? You will need a solid internet connection and a laptop/desktop. Many lessons can be accessed on a tablet or phone, but you may need a keyboard for some longer responses. A microphone/camera is also recommended so that you can video chat with Telra teachers during check-ins. Where will this go in the future? The program is expanding to include grades K-4 in 2026 (stay tuned for more details), along with 11th grade. The 27-28 year will be a full K-12. We are also considering possible physical expansion, and some other out-of-the box ideas too early to even hint at. Early adopters will get to join us on this rocketship. Sounds intriguing, but what if it doesn't work for us? Remote learning isn't for everyone, but if you've been turned off from app-based virtual school before, we are offering something different. Students can get disengaged going over material they already know and speedrun through boring lessons. Our platform is different, because we leverage the human connection . Give us a try for 30 days, and see if the engagement is there. (You might even start part-time and switch to full-time once you see how it's working for you.)

Telra's school day starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.  Our doors will open at 7:55 a.m. Here are the procedures for BSC, car lines, late arrival, early dismissal, dismissal, and ASC. Arrival & Departure The K-8 school day starts at 8:15am and ends at 3:30pm Our doors will open at 7:50 am. The High School day extends from 8:30am - 3:00pm. Doors will open at 8:15am. Looking for the Telra School Calendar? Quick links K-8 Campus (4150 McKee) Daily schedule Car line flow and rules Arrivals Departures High School Campus (3130 Campus Ridge) Daily schedule Drop off and pick up location Arrivals Departures Dismissal and Arrival plans K-8 Campus (4150 McKee) Daily schedule 7:45am – Cars allowed to enter drop-off line. 7:50am – Morning car line unloading begins; walkers may arrive. 7:55am – 8:05am - School buses arrive 8:10am – Shuttle bus to High School departs K-8 campus 8:15am – K-8 Morning bell - Arrivals after this time must park and sign in tardy. (See how to avoid tardies. ) 1:00pm – Dismissal changes cut off – no changes accepted after this time. 3:00pm – Latest time for early dismissal. 3:05pm – Cars allowed to enter pick-up line. 3:30pm – Afternoon bell. Shuttle bus from High School returns to K-8 campus. 3:35-3:40pm – Students begin exiting for car line, buses, vans, walkers, and after school care. 3:55pm – End of car line. 4:00pm – Pickups after this time will incur after-care charges . Car line flow and rules The map below shows how traffic flows during arrival and dismissal times. Car line time restrictions – Cars will not be allowed to enter the property for car line before 7:45am in the morning or before 3:05pm in the afternoon. The car line blocks access to our building which we need to keep open for staff, before care, and early dismissals. If you arrive early, you will be turned away. Please do not try to circumvent this by queuing up on the road or in the church parking lot. One way flow. Please note that the main entrance to the school is on the west end of campus from the road that runs between the Baptist church and St. Francis church. We have two driveways directly on McKee Rd – one for buses only and one is exit only. Do not try to enter these driveways. Three-lane drop zone with driver side entry/exit. Our car line queue expands to 3 lanes , and we’ll use all 3 for drop off and pick up. The near lane loads/unloads first, then after it empties, the 2nd lane goes, and after that, the far lane. Access is from the LEFT side of the car. Please make sure your children are ready to load/unload from the driver’s side . If you must access from the passenger side, be sure to take lane 3 (furthest to the right) Parents should stay in the car. PLEASE REMEMBER! If you are in the middle or far lane, please keep your children in the car until a staff member approaches to open your door. If you need to help your child settle into a car seat, wait until you can pull forward around the curve and then off to the side. Arrivals Telra's K-8 academic day starts at 8:15am, and students need to be in their classroom at that time to avoid being marked tardy. We know the morning routine at home can be tough, but be sure to arrive well-in time to make sure your child starts the Telra day on the right foot. We want to teach students that punctuality matters. The K-8 morning car line opens at 7:50 am. Aim for the Green zone ! Cars arriving 7:50 - 8:05 am - Green zone - Your child will have plenty of time to visit their locker/cubby and get to class. Maybe even chat with their friends and relax a bit before school begins. Cars arriving 8:05 - 8:10 am - Yellow zone - Your child will likely be on time, but you haven't left much cushion in case there is traffic on the road or in our drop off area. (And if you have a child hoping to ride the shuttle bus to the high school, you likely missed it.) Cars arriving 8:10 - 8:15 am - Red zone - There is a good chance your child will be tardy. Best case scenario, they'll be rushing to get to class. Cars arriving to the loading zone after 8:15 am - Tardy - You will need to park and sign your child in. Before School Care Families dropping off for Before School Care can stop in the curve and approach the walker entrance (located at the gym - to the right of the main entrance and flag pole.) The parking lot is open only for staff and Before School care between 7:00-7:45am You can sign up for Before School Care here . Walkers Walkers will use the main front door Families must pre-register with frontdesk@telra.org to be walkers (limited to families who live within a 1 mi. radius on the north side of McKee Rd) Late Arrivals If you arrive after 8:15am , please park in the pavilion parking lot of the school and walk your child to the front door to sign them in. The Operations team will then issue your student with a late pass before sending them to their classroom. Do not pull into the bus entrance at the back of the school. Departure Students will be dismissed at 3:30pm, but it takes time to leave the building. The car line doesn't start loading until around 3:35. Car riders, please follow the same traffic flow of arrival. Please do not line up for afternoon pickup before 3:05 pm. If you arrive early, you will be blocked from driving on campus and that risks creating a back-up on McKee Rd. (This is one area in life where it's not good to be too early! Many parents plan to arrive around 3:45, and can get through car line in 10-20 mins) C ar tags - All cars must have their car tags hanging on the rear view mirror (or a clearly visible piece of paper on the dashboard with your family's assigned car line number, family name, and children's names.) If you are carpooling with another family, find out their number and display both tags or a home-made sign in clear lettering Bus riders/van riders will be collected and taken to their bus or van. Walkers will be collected and taken to the playground. Parents of walkers should assemble near the playground gate (do not enter the playground). A member of staff will walk students out to you. K-8 K-8 schedule Car line K-8 arrivals K-8 departure High School Campus (3130 Campus Ridge) Daily schedule 8:10am - Shuttle bus departs from K-8 8:15am - Telra HS classrooms open for student check-in 8:25am - Shuttle bus arrives at HS 8:30am – Classes begin - Arrivals after this time marked tardy 1:00pm – Dismissal changes cut off – no changes accepted after this time. 3:00pm – Dismissal; car pickups at Telra High School 3:05pm – Shuttle bus departs Telra High School for K-8 campus 3:20pm – Shuttle bus arrives at K-8 campus Shuttle bus schedule Drop-off and Pick-up location Families dropping off and picking up children at the high school should follow the directions in the image below and drop off near the orange arrows at the front of the school. Arrivals Telra's High School academic day starts at 8:30am , and students need to be in their classroom at that time to avoid being marked tardy. We know the morning routine at home can be tough, but be sure to arrive well-in time to make sure your child starts the Telra day on the right foot. We want to teach students that punctuality matters. Car drop-offs at the High School Arrive between 8:15-8:25am so that students have time to walk to class Car drop-offs at CPCC Students who have classes beginning at 9am or earlier may be dropped off directly at CPCC If your first class of the day is a CPCC class beginning after 9am , you are expected to come to the high school at 8:30am and check in first. Car drop-offs or walkers at the K-8 campus Arrive no later than 8:05am so that students have time to catch the shuttle departing at 8:10am If you are late, keep driving and head to the high school campus Bus riders Bus routes should arrive at the K-8 in time for the interchange to the shuttle bus But don't dally! Head straight to gather in the arranged location for the shuttle. Late Arrivals If you arrive after 8:30am , you are tardy. Head directly to class if it is already in session. Check in at the Telra high school as soon as possible. Departures Students will be dismissed at 3:00pm. Car riders can be picked up in one of two locations At the high school campus shortly after 3:00pm Via the K-8 campus car line shortly after 3:30pm The inter-campus shuttle departs the high school at 3:10pm and arrives at the K-8 campus by 3:25pm allowing transfers to another school bus or to the K-8 car line High School HS schedule Drop off pickup HS arrivals HS departures Setting and changing dismissal plans End-of-Day Dismissal Set your end-of-day dismissal preferences and make changes through our Microsoft Dismissal & Absences tool available from our Quick Links page. You will need to log in with your child's Telra Microsoft Credentials Dismissal changes must be submitted by 1pm (at latest) on the day of dismissal. (24-hours notice is preferred.) Changes to regular dismissal method will not be made after 1pm. Early Dismissal (for K-8) Parents can sign their children out of school early prior to 3 :00pm. From 3:00pm onwards students will not be dismissed early. Change in dismissal method also must be communicated prior to 1pm. See above. If you need to collect your student from school early, please complete your request using the Microsoft Dismissal and Absences tool . Pick up is from the front door of the school and you must bring photo identification to sign your child out. Early dismissal finishes at 3:00pm, no exceptions. We understand that occasionally appointments need to be scheduled during school hours, however, please don’t make it a regular occurrence as this cuts into the instructional time that your child receives Early Dismissal / Late Arrival (for High School) Most high school students have some independent or asynchronous study periods, and we encourage families to use these for scheduling necessary appointments. Parents can, upon request and approval from the high school Principal, schedule a recurring late arrival or early dismissal if it is compatible with a student's schedule. Dismissal plans