The Arts-Based Elementary School is committed to active and creative scholarly exploration that engages students, their family/community and all school personnel in the learning experience.  A strong core curriculum that builds on students’ life experiences and multiple ways of knowing/learning will be realized through individualized and intimate integrated interdisciplinary, arts-based instruction.

When the North Carolina General Assembly ratified Bill 955 to approve charter schools in our state, the purpose was to provide teachers, pupils, parents, and community members opportunities to become involved in improving education. The purposes for charter schools include: to improve learning for all students, to encourage different and innovative teaching methods, to expand choices for students and parents, and to create professional opportunities for teachers.  Our school takes this charge from the state very seriously. Therefore, our teaching methods include but go beyond traditional approaches. ABES teachers implement arts- based instruction, use alternative assessment techniques, and provide students choices. We ask that parents support us in making our school of choice different and innovative.