Fernleaf Community Charter School
Fernleaf Community Charter School
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About this organization
Mission
FernLeaf's Mission is to foster a rich learning environment that embodies the essence of community, understanding, and the human spirit. Grounded in humble respect for our surroundings, the individual, and the world as a whole, we seek to engage the unique passions and aptitudes of our school community so that in addition to achieving academic fluency, students become thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged.
About
FERNLEAF'S PROGRAMS BALANCE TRADITIONAL ACADEMICS WITH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, ARTS, SERVICE LEARNING/STEWARDSHIP, ENVIRONMENTAL/OUTDOOR EDUCATION, CULTURAL AWARENESS, AND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE SUCCESS OF FERNLEAF'S ENGAGING, STUDENT-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN ADDITION TO OUR COMMITMENT TO A POSITIVE AND HEALTHY SCHOOL CULTURE IS EVIDENCED BY OUR MINIMAL STAFF AND STUDENT TURNOVER AND EXTENSIVE WAIT- LISTS. IT IS ALSO NOTABLE THAT FERNLEAF HAS A HIGHLY REGARDED EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAM AND INTERVENTION TEAM WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE UNIQUE LEARNING NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS. FERNLEAF OFFERS A VARIETY OF DAILY ENRICHMENT CLASSES AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THE EXPLORATION OF THEIR UNIQUE PASSIONS AND APTITUDES. DAILY ENRICHMENT CLASSES INCLUDE SPANISH, WILDERNESS SURVIVAL SKILLS, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, PHYSICAL FITNESS, INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, THEATER, GENERAL MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, OUTDOOR/ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND ARCHERY. AFTER SCHOOL OFFERINGS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF SPORTS, PHYSICAL FITNESS, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, STEM, INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, AND THEATER CLASSES. OFF-CAMPUS, FIELDWORK TRIPS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD COMMUNITY WHILE ALSO GIVING STUDENTS ACCESS TO RICH AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THAT SUPPORT THEIR EDUCATION AND ENRICH THEIR LIVES. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A MINIMUM OF 8 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCES PER YEAR WHICH INCLUDE AT A MINIMUM, AN OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE, A PROFESSIONAL ARTS PERFORMANCE, A SERVICE PROJECT, A STUDENT- DESIGNED TRIP, AND AN OVERNIGHT. OPTIONAL INTERNATIONAL TRIPS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “To foster a rich learning environment that embodies the essence of community, understanding, and the human spirit. grounded in humble respect for our surroundings, the individual, and the world as a whole, we seek to engage the unique passions and aptitudes of our school community so that in addition to achieving academic fluency, students become thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Operation of a charter school grades k-8.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as NC.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 58 HOWARD GAP RD, FLETCHER, NC, 28732.
- The non-profit has reported 37 employees on their form as of 2020.
- The non-profit has loans as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $361,811.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2013.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,550,600 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $11,988 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.