Every child is unique. Every child is deserving. Every school is different. Every family should be able to select a school that best fits their child's needs. See if Telra is right for you. Choosing A School Every child is unique with their own interests, strengths, and motivations Every school is different with its own character, curriculum, philosophy, and approach to education Every child is deserving of an education that helps inspire and prepare them to realize their full potential + + = One size does not fit all Every family should be able to select a school for their child that fits them best—where they believe their child can thrive Is Telra right for my child? Does our philosophy align with yours? Learn More > Yes Does our educational approach fit your child's needs? Learn More > Would your child be excited by our curriculum? Learn More > Yes Yes Would your child appreciate our instructional influences? Learn More > YES

We enable advanced learners to realize their potential by going beyond the conventional education model. Our approach is to nurture challenge, encourage tailored acceleration, and craft a unique learning journey for each child. Students will finish 5th grade being one to three grade levels ahead Our Approach We enable advanced learners to realize their potential by going beyond the conventional education model. Our approach is to nurture challenge , encourage tailored acceleration , and craft a unique learning journey for each child. Students will finish elementary grades being one to three grade levels ahead of the standard curriculum, move on to learn some high school content in middle school, and aim to finish high school with a college (Associates) degree complete. Our Approach Nurture challenge We nurture challenge. Most schools teach to grade-level standards. At Telra Institute, we know that advanced learners thrive when they are supported in their ZPD - The Zone of Proximal Development. By balancing activities that students know how to do with infusions of more advanced content that they can master with guidance, we nurture challenge and maximize learning, confidence, & growth. The best way to achieve this - to reach students in their individual ZPD - is through tailored acceleration. “Educational acceleration is one of the cornerstones of exemplary gifted education practices, with more research supporting this intervention than any other in the literature on gifted individuals.” — The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) In a typical American classroom... 14-37% of students test at least one grade level ahead in math . 20-49% of students test at least one grade level ahead in reading . Acceleration helps meet their needs Encourage Acceleration We encourage tailored acceleration. Acceleration, moving through a curriculum at a faster rate or at a younger age, leads to exceptional growth and achievement. While common at the high school level, acceleration can be difficult to implement in the traditional elementary school environment due to schedule constraints, curriculum choices, and policy barriers. The Telra system was designed from the ground up for agility. It enables tailored acceleration and enrichment opportunities for every student, in every grade level, every day. By introducing intermediate levels (e.g., grade 2.33), challenge can be adjusted more precisely to accommodate each student’s skill, motivation, and capability. We build a unique Personalized Learning Plan for each student that targets their ZPD based on their evolving strengths. We craft a unique learning journey for each child. All classes at Telra are rigorous, but we've gone further to design a curriculum, schedule, assessment model, and staffing model to make acceleration simple. A numerically inclined Kindergartener might sit with a 1st grade group for math, and then reconvene with her Kindergarten group for social studies and reading. A highly literate 2nd grader might be with 3rd graders for reading and then rejoin his classmates for PE. These transitions occur smoothly and naturally throughout the school day. Depending on their personal journey at Telra, students will finish elementary grades one to three years "ahead" of the standard curriculum sequence. (And sometimes more. 4th and 5th graders taking high school algebra is not uncommon.) Most will then begin working on high school content in middle school, and then when they enter high school, Telra students begin working on early "college level" content, earning actual college course credits and on their path to a degree. Trajectories and grades Smooth Path

Enrollment of Early Entrants to Kindergarten Eligibility criteria A child who has passed the fourth anniversary of the child’s birth on or before April 16 may qualify for early admission to Kindergarten. (A child who reaches the age of five years on or before August 31 qualifies to enter Kindergarten through the regular enrollment process . ) The Principal, along with a committee of professional educators, will consider the following factors in determining the eligibility of a four-year-old child to enter Kindergarten: 1. Aptitude and Achievement tests a. Aptitude: The child should score at the 98th percentile or higher on a standard individual test of intelligence such as the Stanford-Binet, the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, the Kaufman Anderson, or any other comparable test administered by a licensed psychologist. If using a test other than those named here, a parent or guardian should ask the Principal to ensure that it qualifies. b. Achievement: The child should score at the 98th percentile or higher on either reading or mathematics on a standard test of achievement such as the Metropolitan Readiness Test, the Stanford Early School Achievement Test, the Mini Battery of Achievement, the Woodcock-Johnson, the Test of Early Mathematics Ability, the Test of Early Reading Ability, or any other comparable test administered by a licensed psychologist, a member of the psychologist’s professional staff, or a professional educator who is trained in the use of the instrument and who has no conflict of interest in the outcome of the assessment. 2. Work sample The parent or guardian shall submit a sample of the child’s work that shows outstanding examples of ability (well above age peers) in any area including, but not limited to, art, mathematics, writing, dramatic play, creative productions, science, or social interactions. 3. Recommendation letters The parent or guardian shall provide two recommendation letters with specific documentation of physical and social maturity from preschool teachers, childcare workers, pediatricians, or others who have direct knowledge of the child. Useful documentation checklists include the California Preschool Competency Scale, the Harrison Scale, or any other comparable scale of early social development. The documents should show that the child demonstrates social and developmental maturity sufficient to participate in a structured setting for a full school day. 4. Interviews The Principal shall conduct an informal interview with the child and a more structured interview with the parent or guardian to assess the child’s reading skills and to determine if the child displays a thirst for knowledge and seeks new and challenging learning situations. Enrollment timeline and provisional lottery entry A four-year-old child may participate in Telra admissions lottery and enrollment process on a provisional basis provided the parent or guardian follows the timeline described below: 1. The parent or guardian must contact the school and indicate the intent to apply for early admission to kindergarten before entering an application. 2. The admissions and wait list process will proceed as normal for the child, however if the child is assigned a seat it will be considered provisional . 3. The parent or guardian must submit (a) the Aptitude and Achievement tests, (b) Work sample, and (c) Recommendation letters by April 30. If the required documents are not received by this date, the child may be withdrawn from any provisionally assigned seat. 4. If the documents from Step 3 meet the requirements for early entry, the school will reach out to schedule the interviews no later than three weeks after receiving the required documentation. 5. The school shall decide whether to grant early admission within three weeks of receiving all required documents and completing any necessary interviews. 6. If enrollment is granted, it will be considered conditional for up to 90 days to observe whether the child is able to adjust to the school setting. If, within this period, school staff determine that the child is not appropriately placed, the parent or guardian will be invited to assist in the development of intervention strategies for the child. If these strategies are not successful, the school shall provide the parent at least 10 days notice before exiting the child. Admissions Overview

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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 For the 26-27 school year, a form will be sent through Alma in May. When you receive the form, please fill it out. 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

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 Transportation Telra wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier to attendance. Parents have multiple transportation options: Individual parent drop-off and pick-up 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. Transportation Hours Calendar Hours & Calendar Telra's school day runs 8:15-3:30 at the K-8 and 8:30-3:00 at the High School Telra’s school calendar is designed on a trimesters (10-13 weeks long) and semesters (~16 weeks long). Click to enlarge 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 .

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 Mark Bosco Chief Operations Officer Mark Bosco brings more than three decades of exceptional leadership in K–12 education to his role as Chief Operations Officer at Telra Institute. Known for his strategic vision and steadfast commitment to operational excellence, he leads a wide portfolio of essential functions that support the school community, including student information systems, safety and security, facilities and building services, transportation, and community partnerships. With a career defined by service, impact, and leadership, Mr. Bosco has held influential roles as a district administrator, school principal, and classroom teacher. This breadth of experience gives him a rare ability to connect high-level strategy with the day-to-day realities of school operations and student success. As a certified superintendent and principal, he brings a thoughtful, solutions-driven approach to building strong systems, fostering meaningful partnerships, and ensuring that students, families, and staff are supported by an environment where excellence can flourish. Education: Hartwick College, B. A., Political Science University at Albany, M. A., Social Studies Cortland State, CAS, Educational Administration Back to Directory

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