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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 Open enrollment for grades K-10 entering in Fall 2025 is now open! Telra will expand by one grade each year through K-12. Lottery complete, offers being sent. Additional applicants will be processed in order received Grades K-4: Lottery video Waitlist for 25-26 seats How to enroll Register for tours dates and placement testing 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 What program do we offer? Our Curriculum Our grouping model optimizes instructional time 15-35% More learning The Telra experience looks different for every student Each child follows their own trajectory through Telra Learn More

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 Telra's school day starts at 8:15am and ends at 3:30pm Our doors will open at 7:55 am. Looking for the Telra School Calendar? 7:45am – Cars allowed to enter drop-off line. 7:50am – Morning car line unloading begins; walkers may arrive. 8:15am – 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. 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. Arrival BSC - 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 BSC here . Telra parking lot at McKee Rd. 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 7:45 am in the morning or before 3:05 pm 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. Car Li ne 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. Morning tardies Telra's academic day starts at 8:15am sharp, and students need to be in their classroom at 8:15am to avoid being marked tardy. Car-rider families - 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 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. 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 after 8:15 am - Tardy - You will need to park and sign your child in. Tardy Walkers Walkers will use th e main front door Late Arrival 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 Changing dismissal method Dismissal changes happen, plans alter and we understand that! Dismissal changes can only be submitted via our Microsoft Dismissal & Absences tool. 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 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. Dismissal Students will be dismissed at 3:30pm, but it takes time to leave the building. The car line doesn't start moving 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. After School Care – External Vendors Parents should deal directly with the external vendor. Should issues arise, parents should address concerns directly with the vendor. Parents can reach out to frontdesk@telra.org if the vendor is not resolving concerns. Telra After School Care (ASC & BSC) Telra Institute is excited to partner with the Superlative Club this year for all your before and after school care needs! Before school care is available daily from 7am-7:55am. Drop off will be at the entrance to the gym. No students will be admitted after 7:40am. Students will partake in a variety of indoor enrichment activities to get their day started right! After school care is available daily from 3:30pm-6pm. The Superlative Club afterschool program is truly like no other! Not only will students receive outdoor enrichment and homework help, but it also incorporates hour-long enrichment classes. Enrichment class selections for the 24-25 school year are Robotics/Coding, Culinary Arts, and Musical Instruments (Guitar), students will rotate through these electives throughout the school year! To access pricing, additional details, and registration for the before and afterschool programs, please click on the following link: Registration - TELRA Institute (th esuperlativeclub.com) wraparound Dismissal

In Fall 2022, Telra Institute moved to its new home at 4150 McKee Rd where our next door neighbor is St. Francis United Methodist Church, and we look across the street to see McKee Rd Neighborhood Park and McKee Rd Elementary. We are excited to be part of the McKee Road community. Our Locations One school - Two locations In Fall 2022 , Telra Institute opened its K-8 building at 4150 McKee Rd where our next door neighbor is St. Francis United Methodist Church, and we look across the street to see McKee Rd Neighborhood Park and McKee Rd Elementary. Take a virtual tour . Starting Fall 2025, our high school students will be 4 mi down the road at 3130 Campus Ridge. This new facility is walking distance to the CPCC Levine Campus, where our students benefit from a tightly integrated dual-enrollment (college + high school) experience. K-8 Telra to Telra High school High School construction March Staging equipment Staging equipment Trenching for fence installation Trenching for fence installation Silt fence controls site erosion Silt fence controls site erosion Area cleared for silt fence Area along silt fence being cleaned up Truck being loaded with trees Looking back on McKee construction Fall 2021 to Fall 2022 Watch the video above for the location announcement from Telra Institute's Chancellor and Founder, Ronak Bhatt. Groundbreaking ceremony, September 2021 Grading, November 2021 December 2021 Update: Foundations poured for the Telra academic building and gymnasium January 2022 Update: Foundations in place and wall panels being poured. February 2022 Update April 2022 Update

School Report Card Year Letter grade Performance score 2023-2024 A 86 2022-2023 B 81 2021-2022 B 79 Read to Achieve Item 2023-2024 (Count) 2023-2024 (Percent) 2022-2023 (Count) 2022-2023 (Percent) 2021-2022 (Count) 2021-2022 (Percent) Demonstrated reading proficiency on the Beginning-of-Grade 3 (BOG3) Reading Test, the End-of-Grade (EOG) Reading Test, or the EOG Reading Retest 65 87.8% 58 81.7% 27 79.4% Did not demonstrate reading proficiency on the BOG3 Reading Test, the EOG Reading Test, or the EOG Reading Retest * * 13 18.3% * * Good cause exemption a) Students who took and passed an alternative assessment approved by the SBE * * * * * * Good cause exemption b) English Learner [EL] students with less than two school years of instruction in an English as a Second Language [ESL] program. * * * * * * Good cause exemption c) Students whose current IEP indicates the use of the NCEXTEND1 assessment, have a 2+year delay, or have received reading interventions for 2+ years. * * * * * * Good cause exemption d) Students who have been previously retained more than once in K, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grades. * * * * * * Good cause exemption e) Students who demonstrated reading proficiency appropriate for third-grade students through a RtA Reading Portfolio. * * * * * * The number and percent of students eligible for priority enrollment in reading camp. * * * * * * The number and percentage of students eligible for priority enrollment who attended reading camp. * * * * * * Total number and percentage of students retained for not demonstrating reading proficiency on State RTA third-grade standards * * * * * * Number and percentage of students retained per RTA who do not return to the charter school for the upcoming school year. * * * * * * Number of students who passed the alternative assessment (iReady) 29 N/A 61 86% 31 91% * If the number of students in a data field is fewer than 10 students, an asterisk (*) is shown

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. In establishing our dress code, we strive to strike a balance between safety, simplicity, and flexibility. School 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 . In establishing our dress code, we strive to strike a balance between safety, simplicity, and flexibility. We aim for a common style and standard while allowing parents the freedom to use the vendors of their choice for convenience and cost-effectiveness. Dress Code Principles Support active kids Children will be physically active every day. Ensure clothing, shoes, and accessories are safe and appropriate for kids running, playing, and jumping. Minimize distraction All clothing items (with the exception of shoes and coats for outside wear) must be solid colored and free of stripes, p atterns, graphics, logos, or text. No visible tattoos or glitter allowed. Hair should be natural - no coloring, wigs, or visible inserts such as fairy hair Subtle make-up or nail polish colors ok, but should be free of symbols or designs. No recording or communication devices. This means no cell phones or smart watches. Reinforce pride in self and in school All clothing must be neat, clean, well-fitting, and in good condition (no holes or rips). Outfit components must follow the style, length, and color standards. The school style is simple and understated. Indeed, attire at Telra should not make a statement. We never want financial constraints to prevent a child from taking advantage of the unique education that Telra can provide. Click the button below if you need some help in purchasing a school wardrobe for your child or if you would like to be a Uniform Angel to help another family. Uniform Angels > Dress code standards You can read up on all the details of the dress code standards below, but if you'd prefer an audio explanation (and don't mind a little silliness), have a listen here. Queue it up on a car ride with your kids. Telra dress code explainer 00:00 / 13:48 The basic Telra uniform is a solid colored polo top and neutral-colored dress bottoms (specific colors described below). Various combinations are possible, and parents may purchase uniform components from any vendor. While general guidelines are provided here, we understand no set of dress code standards will address every scenario. In the event of doubt, reach out to frontdesk@telra.org for assistance in interpreting these standards. Required Basics Optional Layers Footwear Accessories Outerwear Colors Spiritwear Standards Telra Uniform Storefronts To take the guesswork out of shopping, we've h and selected items and colors from high quality uniform vendors lines of apparel. When you shop at the links below, you know that the items comply with Telra's dress code standards. Telra's School Code for French Toast: QS61ANV Shop French Toast> Shop Lands' End> Lands' End offers Telra uniforms and spirit wear storefront Required Basics Step 1: Required Basics Pants Dress-style. No corduroy or knit material. No athletic or jogger pants. Neat cargo pockets ok. Length : Full-length to ankle (no capris, should not drag on ground) Color : Telra neutrals Shorts & Skirts Dress-style. No corduroy or knit material. Neat cargo pockets ok. Skorts ok. Modesty shorts required under skirts. Length : No longer than knee-length and no shorter than 2 inches above the knee Color : Telra neutrals Shirts Polo-style cotton or synthetic collared shirts. No puff sleeves. Standard collars - no peter pan collars or decorative stitching. Length : Long sleeve or short sleeve. Tucked in for grades 2+ Color : Telra blue or orange; navy, red, light blue, or light pink. Dresses Polo-style, one-piece collared dresses (short or long-sleeve) over modesty shorts Length : No longer than knee-length and no shorter than 2 inches above the knee Color : Telra blue or orange; navy, red, light blue, or light pink. Optional Layers Step 2: Optional Layers Top layers sweaters, vests, cardigans, zip ups, sweatshirts Fleece or tightly knit or woven fabric, without a hood. Must be worn over an approved shirt or dress Length: Waist/hip length or above (no long sweaters) Color: Telra neutrals; Telra blue or orange; navy, red, light blue, or light pink. Jumpers Dress-style. No corduroy or knit material. Must be worn over approved shirt and modesty shorts. Length: No longer than knee-length and no shorter than 2 inches above the knee Color: Telra neutrals Sub-layers undershirts, camisoles, turtlenecks Permitted if worn underneath approved shirt or dress Length: Tuck in if needed to ensure hem not visible Color: Telra blue or orange; navy, red, light blue, and light pink; white. Tights or Leggings Permitted if worn underneath approved bottoms or dress Length: Full-length to ankle Color: White; Telra neutrals; Telra blue or orange; navy, red, light blue, or light pink. Footwear Step 3: Footwear Sneakers / tennis shoes Solid or patterned , but nothing distracting (no lights, charms, sequins, etc.) Style: Toes must be enclosed and no high tops permitted. No Natives, Keens, Crocs, etc. Color: No neon colors Dress shoes, heels, boots Not allowed - However, students may wear weather-appropriate boots to-from school or for recess on rainy/snowy days if they change into tennis shoes once inside. Sandals, Crocs, flip flops, Natives, Keens, anything with open toes or tops Not allowed Socks Solid , but subtle logos ok Color: Telra neutrals, white, or black Accessories Step 4: Accessories Belts Not required, but functional belts may be worn with pants, shorts, or skirts that have belt loops. Color: Black, brown, or Telra neutral Jewelry Light, stud earrings or small nose stud permitted, but no other facial piercings or hoops. A light necklace is permitted if tucked under the uniform top, A single bracelet or watch on each wrist is ok, but should not be excessively large or dangling. Smooth and non-bulky rings are ok. These restrictions minimize the risk of injuries during recess and PE. Headwear Hats, bandanas, or other head coverings are not allowed indoors. Thin headbands (solid colors and minimalistic) are ok for hair retention Outerwear Step 5: Outerwear No restrictions on coats or other outerwear when worn outside. Any length. Any color. Just ensure there are no school-inappropriate images or language. Colors School Colors & Classics Telra blue and orange, as well as commonly-available classic colors can be part of the uniform for all Telra students . We want to ensure families have ready access to affordable uniform components online or in-store. Colors Examples color names by brand/retailer: French Toast : teal, orange or sun orange, navy, red, light blue, light p ink Children's Place : orange (flame), navy ( nautico , tidal), red (ruby, classic red), light blue (daybreak, brook), light pink (sparklpink) Lands' End : navy (classic navy), red, light blue (blue), light pink (ice pink), orange (orange spice) Cat & Jack : navy, red, light blue, light pink Old Navy : orange (orange surfboards), navy (ink blue, dark sea blue), red (red tape, r obbie red), light blue (m onet blue, something blue), light pink (preppy pink, puffy pink) GAP : navy (crayon true indigo, true indigo), red (modern red, ruby red), light blue ( Hampton blue, pure blue) Telra Neutrals All grades may wear Telra neutrals—medium gray and khaki —for pants, shorts, skirts, and jumpers. Note - navy and black are not approved Telra neutral colors. Examples of approved Telra Neutrals by brand or retailer: The Children's Place: medium gray (storm, gray steel), khaki (s andwash), avoid: flax and fin gray Lands' End: medium gray (gray, arctic gray), khaki, avoid: charcoal heather Cat & Jack: medium gray (charcoal gray), khaki (khaki, light khaki, beige) French Toast: gray, heather gray, khaki Old Navy: khaki (rolled oats, khaki, shore enough), avoid: earl gray GAP: medium gray (grey), khaki (wicker, beige, khaki) Primary: slate gray Masks Any child-appropriate patterns or colors are acceptable. Please avoid text. Spiritwear Spiritwear Telra spirit wear is available from multiple locations so that you can showcase your Telra spirit around town or around the world! Note that spirit wear is not an approved substitute for a uniform, however it may be worn on designated dress down days. Seasonal store (orders fulfilled monthly) On-demand store (select "spiritwear" on the “select grade / status” pull down to see the styles available) We never want financial constraints to prevent a child from taking advantage of the unique education that Telra can provide. Click here if you need some help in purchasing a school wardrobe for your child or if you would like to be a Uniform Angel and support another family.

School Calendar Telra's school day starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m . Doors open at 7:55 a.m. Looking for next year's calendars? 2025-2026 Calendar (Grades K-8) 2025-2026 Calendar (Grades 9-12)

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

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Grades and Trajectories All of our students follow the Telra Institute course of study. However, each student follows their own trajectory through that course of study. That means students can progress at different rates in different subject areas, some may go fast er or slower at times, some may need extra support or enrichment, some may skip over content they already know, and some may need to repeat content to gain mastery. Zone of Proximal Development The concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is critical to Telra’s approach. Students learn best while experiencing the “productive struggle” of working in their zone of proximal development – not so easy that it leads to boredom, not so hard that progress is hopeless. In Telra’s grading system, scores of 70-89% indicate that a student is working within this zone. That’s our target and it's reflected in the visual depiction of the Telra standard grading scale. Unlike the traditional A-F scale, which encourages students to optimize for A's rather than optimizing growth, our focus is keeping most students in the Z to Z+ zone.* This can require some adjustment for families who might be accustomed to earning A's and scoring 95% and above. At Telra, scores in that range are a signal a student is not being sufficiently challenged. When data indicates that a student is significantly and consistently above or below their ZPD, it suggests that an intervention may be needed. * E xception: Telra aw ards A-F grades for high school credit courses but high school courses taken prior to 9th grade do not factor into a high school GPA A student's position relative to their ZPD (in each subject area) affects their trajectory through Telra In ZPD - Standard Advancement Below ZPD - Support Interventions Above ZPD - Extension Interventions Placement decisions No two students are alike. Why would we expect them to follow identical trajectories through school? In the Zone - Standard Advancement Students performing at an average of 70-89% in their classroom assessments are receiving the appropriate level of challenge within their ZPD or ZPD+ . These students remain in their active instructional groupings and are on track to proceed to the next course in Telra's course of study for that subject area. In general, this means that, at year end, we would be able to answer yes to the two questions below and these students would receive a standard grade-level promotion at year-end. Standard Grade-Level Promotion Criteria Looking back over the past school year, has the student performed in their Zone of Proximal Development (or above) at the grade-level minimum course (or above) in each subject area? If not, has the student met the alternate qualification by surpassing standardized test thresholds? Looking ahead to the next school year, do we believe the student will be able to perform in their Zone of Proximal Development (or above) at the grade-level minimum course (or above) in each subject area in the next grade level? InZone Below ZPD - Support Interventions When students are performing in the Sub ZPD zone (60-69%), they enter our early intervention process, which begins with in-class reteaching of content and could involve support during Flex or Explore and independent practice. If students enter their ZPD after early intervention, they remain in their instructional group. However, if students do not enter their ZPD, they enter our intensive intervention process. When students are performing in the Out of ZPD zone (<59%) or early interventions have not helped students enter their ZPD, students enter intensive interventions . In intensive intervention, our first option is always an instructional group change, if available. When an instructional group change is not possible or does not allow a student to enter their ZPD, they begin to receive small group intervention in addition to the early interventions. This can take place during Flex or Explore, or during other times as offered by Telra, which may include before or after school, weekends, or during school breaks. Grade level retention conversations begin when students enter our intensive intervention cycle. When intensive interventions are unable to close gaps to allow a student to be successful under standard promotion, grade level retention is considered. Grade Level Retention Questions When considering grade level retention, we ask the following questions: Does data suggest the student has not demonstrated proficiency in one or more subject areas? Are better fitting instructional groups unavailable to the student under standard promotion? Does data suggest that the student is unlikely to meet performance expectations across subject areas if promoted? Is standard promotion with intervention unlikely to close gaps within the academic year? Will grade retention offer a better fit in terms of ability to access appropriate curriculum content and support academic growth in the student’s ZPD than standard promotion? When answering these questions, we may also look at the trajectory for the student over multiple years. Additionally, we consider many sources of data when determining readiness, including course grades, placement testing, and standardized test scores. We understand that the topic of grade retention can be fraught, and that some schools have different perspectives on the matter. Similarly, many families have widely divergent takes on the practice; some welcome giving their children more time to master material, while others are concerned about "keeping up" with an age group. At Telra, we are working to normalize the idea that every student needs to follow their own trajectory in the same way that we are normalizing mixed-age grouping for instruction. Academic considerations (the student's ability to access their ZPD) drive Telra's instructional group and grade-level placement decisions. Social promotion, while seemingly empathetic in the short-term, does a disservice to children in the long-term. Moreover, social promotion is not supported by North Carolina State Law (see § 115C-83.7 - Elimination of social promotion). Accordingly, Telra does not engage in social promotion. The promotion and retention criteria discussed here apply uniformly to all students. There are no exceptions to this requirement. This means that s tudents who may have been retained before and students who receive special services (such as Individualized Education Plans or 504 accommodations) must also meet these expectations for promotion. Above ZPD - Extension Interventions When students are performing above their ZPD (90-100%), they enter our extension intervention cycle. When making instructional group changes in these situations, students often need to bridge the gap between their current placement and the next instructional group. This could be a small-group pre-teach of content, more intensive additional instruction, or independent assignments. This can take place during Flex or Explore, or during other times as offered by Telra, which may include before or after school, weekends, or during school breaks. Grade level acceleration conversations begin when students cannot access the most appropriate instructional groups for them based on their current numerical grade level. Grade level acceleration question When considering grade level acceleration, we ask the following questions: Is the student consistently scoring Beyond Zone of Proximal Development (B+) on assessments? Are better fitting instructional groups unavailable to the student in their current grade or under standard promotion? Does data suggest the student would be able to perform in their ZPD in classes offered in each subject area in the accelerated grade? Can interventions reasonably close any gaps created by acceleration? Does the accelerated grade offer a better fit in terms of ability to access appropriate curriculum content and support academic growth in the student’s ZPD than the alternative? Since the Telra model permits frequent and flexible subject acceleration, grade-level acceleration is often not necessary. Nonetheless, sometimes grade-level acceleration is the best option for a student, and it is consistent with the Telra vision of individualized trajectories to maximize learning. While other schools frequently raise social/emotional objections to grade-level acceleration, research on both short and long-term impacts shows that these concerns are unwarranted. Above Below Placement Decisions Instructional group and grade level promotion, retention, and acceleration decisions are advised by a team with knowledge of the student and their performance. The team may include members such as school leadership, classroom teachers, interventionists, exceptional children’s teachers, and parents. Ultimately, all placement, promotion, retention, and acceleration decisions are at the discretion of the student's school Principal as is authorized by State Law. Decisions

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 Fall 2025, 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 trimester system, each 10-13 weeks long. Click to enlarge Before & After School Care Wrap Around Care Our wrap around care program is operated by the Superlative Club . You can read more about the offering here .

Dr. Ronak Bhatt, Telra Founder and Chancellor, founded Telra Institute based on a simple premise. Children are all unique; why would a school march them all through the same curriculum at the same pace? Meet Our Staff Contact us using our standard email address convention Firstname.Lastname@telra.org Dr. Ronak Bhatt Founder & Chancellor Ronak Bhatt founded Telra Institute based on a simple premise. Children are all unique; why would a school march them all through the same curriculum at the same pace? Ronak and his wife Cathy are the parents of four young children and have called Charlotte home for more than a decade. His perspectives as a local dad and former "gifted kid" along with his experience in education, strategy, and innovation drove him to launch Telra Institute with a firm commitment to build it into a model educational program and establish it as a community institution. With a lifelong passion for education, he’s developed curricula and lectured at M.I.T. and UNC Charlotte on topics of physics, energy, and economics. He focused on innovation and strategy when leading consulting teams at McKinsey and RIN Advisors and serving as VP of Strategy at Avantor As a founding board member and later Chairperson of the nonprofit E4 Carolinas, he helped drive innovation, education, and energy industry growth in the region Education: ScD, Physics – M.I.T. BS, Physics (with honors) - Caltech Back to Directory

Thank you to our partners in the community who have helped make Telra Institute a reality. Dandelion Counseling, Tricia Tam Marketing & Design, Little, Hughes Realty Advisors, BCCG Construction Group, PASS Lawyers, and Truist. Here are our current RFP's... Our Partners Thank you to our partners in the community who have helped make Telra Institute a reality. Alyse Bone MS, CRC, LPC, RYT-200 Technology Telra students and staff have access to think-cell to create professional-level charts and presentations as they learn to understand and tell stories with math. Learn more at https://www.think-cell.com/