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.
OFFICE SUMMER HOURS:
MONDAY - THURSDAY 8 am - 3:30 pm
SCHOOL SUPPLIES 2019-2020
School Supply List HERE
RECREATION & PARKS SCHOOL AGE CARE PROGRAM
We are pleased to announce that St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks will be opening a School Age Care Program at the Chesapeake Public Charter School for the 2019-20 school year. We will accept registrations on an ongoing basis until we reach our maximum capacity per licensing and staffing regulations. Registrations for Drop In Care will open at 8 am on August 7, 2019, provided there are openings. For more information, please visit our website www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/schoolagecare/ or call 301-475-4200 x71800.
We look forward to meeting you and caring for your children.
Cherie Nelson
Youth & Camp Programs Coordinator
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YEARBOOKS 
It isn't too late to purchase a yearbook for the 2018-2019 school year, and have it sent straight to your home!
Go to treering.com/validate
Type in the school code: 101409341170402
You will be asked to sign up (or you can just log in if you had an account from last year). It should suggest your student's name, and then you can finish the order. You will have to pay shipping for it to come straight to your home.
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