A Unique and Exciting Curriculum
The Beacon Charter School first opened in the fall of 2003. At Beacon we offer a unique and exciting education concept by combining a secondary-level college prep program with an arts and business program that focuses on three divisions — visual, performing, and culinary arts.
In 2005 Beacon Charter developed a strong partnership with Johnson and Wales University, experts in Business and Culinary Arts education. During the same time, Beacon also hired Robert Pilkington as Principal. Robert is Rhode Island’s most knowledgeable charter school advocate and President of Rhode Island League of Charter Schools.
What is a Charter High School?
Charter schools are public schools. They are authorized by the State of Rhode Island to operate independently from many state and local district rules and regulations. As a result of this flexibility, charter school operations are allowed to pursue innovative educational strategies designed to meet specific student achievement goals
and the objectives stated in their charter. Charter schools are publicly-funded, therefore they are tuition free.
For more information on charter schools, visit the links below:
Rhode Island Department of Education
http://www.ridoe.net/commissioner/charterschools
The Rhode Island League of Charter Schools
http://www.richarterschools.com
Contact Information
Robert Pilkington - Principal
Beacon Charter High School for the Arts
320 Main St.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Tel: 401-671-6261 or 401-378-7007
email: workprep@aol.com |
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