We help small town kids launch BIG life dreams.
Fernwaters Public Charter School was founded in 2018 by a team of veteran educators, concerned parents, and generous citizens who shared the belief that a high quality public education can be transformative.
FPCS is a free public school for students in grades K-8. FPCS follows a high expectations, high supports learning model in a school setting that maintains a low student teacher ratio.
What makes us different
At Fernwaters, we go the extra mile to make sure your child is achieving his or her potential. Here are some other neat things you’ll see here.
STEAM/Coding
All students at FPCS approach Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through inquiry based learning that encourages creativity, communication, wonder, and problem solving.
Extended Learning
FPCS offers after-school Spanish, art, piano, violin, and instrumental music in addition to Friday group music lessons in piano and violin to students aged 7-adult. We also offer Friday welding classes for students in grades 5-8.
Interventions
FPCS implements a Multi-Tiered System of Support to help every student reach academic benchmarks and achieve his or her goals.
Art
FPCS offers an enriching art program which engages students grades K-8 in a diverse curriculum of multi-media art projects.
Music
Students K-3 participate in piano theory, drama and music classes daily. These experiences allow students to grow musically, face and overcome challenges, while learning how to perform and improve motor skills. All students in grades 4-8 participate in choral music everyday. Students perform publicly 3 times per year.
Community Engagement
FPCS creates opportunities for students to connect with teachers, peers, and families in school-sponsored events.
