ATHLOS SCHOOLS

Charter schools are tuition-free, public schools that focus on an innovative teaching method or program of instruction. Charter schools are granted greater flexibility than traditional schools, in exchange for higher accountability.

Charter schools are schools of choice, meaning families choose the charter school for their child rather than attending a traditional public school based on location. While traditional public schools must adhere to specified regulations, charter schools can operate with less restriction from these regulations. Charter schools are accountable to achievement goals set in their charter and can be closed if they do not meet these measures.

Like traditional public schools, charter schools are open to any student. Charter schools do not discriminate based on race, gender, or disability.

Like traditional public schools, charter schools are tuition-free. They, like traditional public schools, are funded by the state based on enrollment.

Charter school governing boards contract with education service providers for a number of reasons. First, Athlos Academies can leverage economies of scale through centralized services that a charter school alone would not be able to access. Second, Athlos Academies can alleviate day-to-day management pressures school leaders are faced with, allowing them to focus on being the instructional leader. Third, schools are able to direct more resources into the classroom when they take advantage of innovative financing models, like the one offered through Athlos Academies.

Athlos Academies is responsible for the management of the school’s day-to-day operations. The local school board is responsible for governing the school, including providing leadership, making strategic decisions, and holding the education service provider accountable for the performance of the school.

Athlos is a school for all students. Strong academics are the foundation of a strong school, and at Athlos we believe higher student achievement is realized by bringing physical activity and Performance Character education to the forefront of our educational programs. We’ve redefined athletics as active, fit, and efficient movement. The Athlos athletic curriculum emphasizes teaching proper movement, has a strong foundation in current research, and is designed to prescribe age-appropriate movement activities to help students of all athletic abilities.

The Athlos model was developed based on leading research and studies on education, achievement, and social-emotional learning; athletic development, physical education, health, and wellness; and character education. See the supporting research page for specific research elements that support the Athlos model in each of the three Pillars of Performance: Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character.

Yes. The curricular resources that Athlos Academies provides are scoped and sequenced to meet or exceed each state’s requirements, and the schools are held accountable to these standards by the state charter authorizers.