Welcome to CPCS
The mission of Chesapeake Public Charter School is to offer each student a unique educational experience within a reflective learning community. Through a modified school calendar, multi-age students in small class settings will engage in a curriculum of meaningful connections and diverse perspectives. This engagement will be achieved using technology, the environment, the arts and community resources. This school will provide a safe, orderly, caring and joyful reflective atmosphere in which respect for all is evident and the outcome of empowered, self-directed learners is expected. Our goal is to build a solid foundation for higher education and the desire to continue learning, growing, sharing, and contributing in multiple capacities throughout each person’s life.
CPCS ONLINE DAILY TRANSPORTATION FORM - COMING SOON!
CACSE – RISE UP NOMINATIONS
2019 Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Special Education “Rise Up” Award Nomination
The St. Mary’s County Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Special Education (CACSE) is currently accepting names for the “Rise Up” award from parents/caregivers for the 2018-2019 school year. This award is to recognize a teacher, administrator, therapist, assistant to an educator or anyone in the Special Education system that has truly gone to extraordinary efforts to contribute, in a compassionate and caring way, to the growth, happiness, and general well-being of our children with disabilities. If you are a parent or caregiver that would like to nominate a person or group of people that has touched your child’s life, please fill out the information below. When educators go above and beyond to help our children “Rise Up” and exceed in life, it is our pleasure to recognize and thank them for the amazing jobs that they do.
Make an online submission HERE
Or print a nomination form and mail it to CACSE
OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
2019-2020 CPCS LOTTERY IS NOW CLOSED. Please visit the Admissions page located at the top for more information. For those who would like to be added to the general wait list (applications received after January 31, 2019) please click HERE
NO-COST FUNDRAISERS
Remember, we have multiple, no-cost to you fundraising opportunities – Scrips, Schoola, Amazon Smile, Shoparoo, etc. For more information, visit our Fundraising page: http://schools.smcps.
DIRECT DONATIONS
Monetary donations are always welcome. Please go to our website: http://schools.smcps.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, donations, offers to help, and other fundraising ideas. My email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thank you for all you do for CPCS. I look forward to seeing many of you at a fundraising event in the New Year!
Shannon Norris
CHECK OUT OUR AMAZON WISHLIST!
Click HERE CPCS has its own wishlist of items that are consistently used and always in need of replenishing. Consider adding one of these items to your cart when you're shopping! And don't forget that shopping through Amazon Smile and designating CPCS as your 'charity' results in a kickback of $$ to us as well! Thanks for your support!
NEW TO CPCS?
Find out more! Who we are, our mission and vision of the Chesapeake Public Charter School, what makes CPCS different, and parental involvement.
For more information or ways you can get involved, please contact a board member or committee member. This information can also be found in our slideshow presentation
Interested in Volunteering? We have many different ways you can help. The volunteer coordinators are working to meet with committees throughout CPCS. If you are interested in volunteering, email us!
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BECOMING A REGISTERED VOLUNTEER
The online application process is now in place and accessible for use by all prospective school volunteers, student interns, and student teachers who wish to submit an application to become an approved school volunteer.
Step #1 - APPROVED VOLUNTEER - You only need to fill out one application with SMCPS, not one per school. Your approved volunteer number transfers with you to all other SMCPS schools. If you are unsure or don't know your volunteer ID# please contact Pam at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Step #2 - CASH TRAINING