The Clara H. Jones Summer Institute is a structured, six-week intensive program aimed at developing students' fine arts skills while also targeting literacy, math and science proficiency. The Summer Institute is named in honor of acclaimed music teacher Clara H. Jones, who was a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher and provided piano lessons on Charlotte's West Side in her home for decades. SUMMER INSTITUTE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: * We serve RISING 1st-9th GRADE STUDENTS. * ONE LOW PRICE! SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! Tuition includes Academic & Fine Arts Instruction, Field Trips, Polo Shirts, Before & After Care, Instruments, Breakfast, Hot Lunch & Snack. No extra fees! * CONVENIENT LOCATION! Five minutes west of uptown at 1801 Oaklawn Avenue in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church-West. Easy access from uptown on Trade Street, or I-77/I-85. * PARENT-FRIENDLY OPERATING HOURS from 7:30am-5:30pm Monday thru Friday. *DIVERSITY in race, gender and language celebrated. Spanish translations provided, as well as diverse program offerings ranging from classical to gospel to salsa. * 1:15 TEACHER-STUDENT RATIO in afternoon academic classes led by licensed teachers, education majors or experienced educators Mon-Thurs 1-5pm. Field Trips or Fun Activities on Fridays. * ACCOMPLISHED ARTISTS lead fine arts lessons in Brass (trumpet, trombone, tuba & saxophone), Violin, Piano, Art & Dance. (Note that piano often is in high demand and may not be available.) Monday through Thursday, students spend mornings taking a fine arts and a STEAM class. Afternoons are devoted to academic instruction. And every week on Fridays, there's a field trip or special program. *ONLINE ACCESS on wireless laptops for students & ONLINE PAYMENTS AND APPLICATION for parents.

We are proud to offer Lyrical Pre-K Academy @ First Baptist Church-West. Why the name "Lyrical?" Because the definition of lyrical is "relating to music, art and literature." And that's what this program is all about. Below you will find some of the most frequently asked questions about our program. But feel free to call 704.372.3742 or email us at info@charlottecsa.org for more information. OPERATING HOURS & DAYSWe follow the open/close schedule of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, as well as CMS' inclement weather schedule.If CMS is open, we're open. If CMS is closed, we're closed. Instruction is from 9:00am-4pm. Students can be dropped off in the morning 8:30am-9am and picked up 4pm-4:15pm. Before and afterschool also available free of extra charges from 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm. CURRICULUMWe have selected the Curiosity Corner Pre-K Curriculum offered by the Success For All Foundation. OUR STUDENT KINDERGARTEN READY RATE IS 70%! We picked this curriculum because it is a comprehensive early childhood curriculum designed to help children at-risk of school failure. It places a special emphasis on children's language and literacy skills, while also helping children develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge for later school success. The curriculum has weekly thematic units that incorporate literacy, math, social studies, culture, etc., and each day children learn using activities that build on each other. The Curiosity Corner Curriculum includes: A strong focus on oral language and vocabulary development. Opportunities for student interaction and partner work Integration of socio-emotional skills and strategies Strategies to help students thoroughly learn procedures and cooperative learning structures. Integration with Sesame Street videos. ENRICHMENTWe offer fine arts enrichment such as choral lessons, puppet shows, storytime and art projects, in addition to our regular curriculum. Most lessons/presentations are 30 minutes per session. Enrichment also includes daily physical education/play time as well as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities. NUTRITIONStudents receive a light breakfast (for those attending before school), a hot lunch and an afternoon snack. We issue monthly menus but parents are welcome to send their own lunches for their children. BELOW MARKET RATES!Now accepting NC and Mecklenburg Child Care Vouchers. Look for Lyrical Academy #60004348. For full pay, tutition is $1,070 per month due by the 5th of every month with online payments. AGE LIMITSStudents must be three-to-five years old--and potty trained--and complete a five-to-ten-day trial period to determine if they're ready to attend Lyrical Pre-K Academy. ENROLLMENT SIZEWe're small but mighty. Our maximum enrollment is 30 students.HOW CAN I ENROLL A CHILD?Note that enrollment is not complete until all immunization records and other required materials are received.MORE QUESTIONSE-mail info@charlottecsa.org or call the office at 704.372.3742.